Marketing with Alex Jeffrey\’s Blog

Hey my dear friends

Today, it’s going to be short post and that is, it’s great to have a separate business blog as it makes much more sense. Why? Well you see, those who have visited NG2MS will noticed that it’s based upon 2 niches, those being making money online with eBay and help with making money online with membership sites.

The advantages of having a separate blog is that it mean that I can discuss anything I like or feel appropriate on this blog whilst the other one has been fully automated and running pretty much on autopilot.

Autopilot??? Yes that’s right, NG2MS is now pretty much automated being that I have written all the blog posts for it and automated it to schedule put up posts and there are affiliate products which I hope people will click, look and hopefully buy and the only thing I have left to do is promote it, get more traffic to it and not just any traffic but “pre-conditioned” traffic to it and let it take it from there.

Autopilot or Automation – which ever one you may wish to prefer to call it, it seriously a great way to help alleviate time and reduce stress. It also mean that I can be sitting out in my friends garden whilst having a BBQ with him, discussing everything about the world, how he would put things right, and literally have a great laugh playing PC games or pool at the local “Riley’s” without having to worry about timing myself to get on a pc and put a blog post up.

Imagine, if you automated parts of your business, or other business. For example, my eBay business is pretty much on autopilot too – I simply put a few products up, sit back and just wait for people to come and buy it, when they do, at the end of each night, I just spend a hour or two, packing and dispatching the products.

Also again with my offline Home Biz Opps business, I have 3 products and each one I have developed an autopilot system for them which involves me spending no more than 2 minutes per order.

By implementing automation for my blog, it means that I can afford time to run my other businesses, and because I have implemented systems which help to semi-automate these other business, it means that I can also work less, have more fun and literally more free time to do the things I want or investigate and implementing new IM products and courses.

Now, I just need make more money, employ a VA and then I’m sorted. Have you implemented automation or a system yet? I love to hear what works for you and how you reduce hours on your business

All the best
Nigel

Hello my dear reader,

Today I like to discuss something that I know many would rather not discuss and that is mistakes.  As we all know that, when we make a mistake, mess up something bad style, we tend to feel… rather embarrassed, some of us even angry, or frustrated that we made a  wrong turn, a bad choice, a mis-calculation, which either made us look like a fool and will cost us both time and/or money?

Well, to be honest, I was in a similar situation not long ago, and reflecting back, it wasn’t that bad after all. The reason being that yes, you can learn from other’s mistakes, however to truly understand and learn from a mistake, as well as trying to not committing it again, we must actually have to experience it ourselves first hand.

So therefore, for those of us who have yet to reach the next step towards the red carpet of Internet Marketing Stardom Success,  just keep trying,  just keep making mistakes, and as like the Danish physicist and Nobel Prize Winner Neils Bohr famously said:

” An expert is a man who has made all the mistakes which can be made in a very narrow field.”

Therefore, everyone will become an expert of some sort, some day, we just need to commit and learn from all of the mistakes we will make. The only difference is how fast will be commit, learn and adapt from them? Will it be 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, a year? Or even a Year and a Half, like Alex, Maria and all the other internet marketing gurus and experts who are on the step above us?

So why do we hate mistakes? Well we don’t, it’s just that when we were little, as kids, our parents would tell us off and we would feel embarrassed in front of all of the other kids who were looking and giggling at us, and thus a possibility why we may have been temporarily mentally program and scarred to hate making mistakes.

But in fact, what we didn’t or may not have learnt or understand was that: when we were a little kid, our parents were simply offering us advice and helping us avoid committing the same act/mistakes again. The only thing they forgot to do was: teaching us how to learn and embrace mistakes, and how to to pick ourselves back up from it, but then again, it’s something I guess we have to learn as we mature and get older.

My question for all is: see if you can’t make a mistake today?
Nigel

I know I’ve already made one and that is I put this first over picking up my brother from college and now I’m 10 mins late!!! Ooops!!!

Good morning/afternoon everyone

It’s been just over a month since I committed my departure from the group, only to realize what a seriously idiot move I had made. The value of the F500 Community is God best gift to me and there’s me jeopardizing it. But hey, that is the past now and whether you all like it or not, this time, I’m BACK from my rest, recreation period, and from my recent Tour De I.M!!!

Re-Fuel and armed with my own secret plans (cocktails) for long term success, which now needs to be implemented, it means I can now concentrate and focus all my energy on this  all important “my inner psychological battle of Me Vs IM & Making Money Online” and outcome of this war is going to be determined here over the next 3 – 6 months* time on this blog on whether who the winner will be!!! (*Note – this may take longer*)

The only difference is that:

• It’s not about achieving the most in the shortest time, I will invest as much time as necessary
• It’s not about setting stupid targets like cramming 3 years of IM or learning into a few weeks, I know now definitely it’s not possible
• It’s not about the Million Dollar money issue, money is a by product, a lovely one it is for those who hunger and cherish it
• And it certainly not about causing a stupid frenzy which jeopardizes my entire plan, business and potential success

Instead it’s about solving the puzzle, enjoying the journey and cracking the IM and Making Money Online Code !!!

And this time, it’s going to get “even” or should that be “uneven”!!! By Uneven, I mean: less than 2% effort, 98% rewards. It’s ambitious and optimistic, but then didn’t Alex once said, start small, think BIG?

Anyway – All the best and here’s to long term success
Nigel

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And check out http://kickstartmarketer.com – really interesting site

Hey Everyone

Today is a very special day, especially for all the kids in the UK, as it’s Mother’s Day or Mothering Sunday whichever one you prefer to call it is a day when we let our mothers’ know how much she means to us.

Usually kids will cook and serve breakfast in bed for them, or a nice dinner out, families get together for those who live far away or have to work abroad, some will also bake cakes, present gifts, send cards and flowers etc… Obviously there are many more different ways to show how much our mothers mean to us.

Now it just happens that I somehow stumbled a really interesting YouTube Video which coincidentally fits in with this post.

The song is by a Romanian Teen Band called Blaxy Girls and song entitled Dear Mama. Now, the main reason I posted it on my blog is that the concept/story contained within this MTV certainly has a special important message of which I think everyone out there can appreciate.

The song demonstrates that how our mothers are always constantly thinking about us, are on the lookout, helping and supporting us when we most needed, nurturing and looking after us from birth to adulthood and beyond. And trying their best to protect us from danger. (Oh and don’t forget our fathers’ too, as they do the same too, except they try to act cool – lol)

So here it is:

I hope all those who have or will watched this video will appreciate that we should be grateful that we have mothers (and fathers) that are there when we need them most. Some people unfortunately have lost them at an very early age or were born without them and left at orphanages.

So okay, you’re wondering why should you listen to me as I’m no expert or in a position to advise anyone, but what I will say is that for those whose relationships with mothers (or fathers) are not too well, or you find them can be annoying at some time, or you hate them for something they did that you didn’t agree thus you had an intensive argument with them that you think can not be repairable. Step back and think again but from their perspective.

All they were trying to do was helping us in becoming a better person, investing their efforts into us so that our lives can be easier and not hard. Plus, hating or having a grudge against them is bad for health, both physically and psychologically. It’s like comparing to have a knot in a piece of rope.

So, just make an effort, untie that knot, try and rebuild that relationship with them, forgive them and let your ego go. Your parents have already forgiven you and they are just waiting for you to come back, and will always be there for you whenever you need them.

You only get one mother (and father) in your lifetime and so, don’t neglect them, only to regret later when they are gone. Plus it doesn’t cost much at all to say that you are sorry or that you love them. It might be quite hard for some to say any of the aforementioned phrases, but the thought will mean at lot to them personally and you will also feel happier too, because the knot in your heart has been untied.

I’m sorry if I have offended anyone and best regards
Nigel

PS: Happy Mother’s day to both my mum and all the mothers out there in the World. For it be Without your continuous contribution, (as well as father’s too) we would not be here or become who we are today. Thank you!

Hey Everyone,

Today is quite a special day for me as it marks another year of my life has just passed away. Whether one has said the past year has been wasted or not is another matter.

Not only this, it also marks another milestone that 1 month has passed and it’s now time for me to take some action with my life and steer it in the correct direction to the destination of where I wish to go.

Some will say that the journey to getting there is more important, and some will say that the arrival at the destination is more important.

To be honest, both are of equally important – reason being that: Everyone has their own aims, ambitions and paths to life and success, and no one individual has the same exact goals or ambitions. They may have similar goals or crossover from time to time, but ultimately, we are all seeking and pursuing on our own journey of life and unlocking our own personal secrets, and you know what? No one formula fits all.

Furthermore, the journey that we may or may not experience in regards to various aspects of daily life, really is determined by our own individual actions, decisions and whatever has been thrown at us.

We just need to learn how to manipulate these choices and options given to us, apply what we see fit for ourselves and then amalgamate both these variables to fit our individual needs and aims. And when we have done this, we just need to have faith and belief in our choices and decisions, and not let anything or doubt put us off track.

Well, that’s all for now today, nothing particularly special, just plain ranter?

Take care my dear friends and come back soon!!!
Nigel

Hey Everyone,

I’m not sure what to say other than that there has been so many comments, supportive emails, messages of best wishes, since I declared my departure, and that I was staggered, amazed and never realized that little old me (or should that be young could have possibly produce and caused such an impact on some.

Like I mentioned on Gary’s blog, I admit I was basically a fool, young, impatient, lack of long term vision, did not plan enough or properly, got completely sidetracked, did not focus hard enough and work my way on seeing the light at the end of the tunnel and reflect back on it.

I am awfully sorry to have confused you all. You are all been a wonderful, great, inspiring, supportive group of guys and gals who deserve every success in the world has to offer and more, that includes admiration, respect, riches, good health and may you all achieve the dream you want and more.

In fact, I would also like to take this opportunity to thanks those who have commented because, your comments has caused me to reflect on true core value of what I actually want, what I want to focus on instead, what I want to be associated with and to evaluate my actions and what I express more, before I commit myself to anything, and to also not be hindered by cynic factors and thoughts which have been clouding my actions, decisions and judgment.

For the past (almost) 3 month or so, it has been a roller coaster journey ride through the emotions and self discovery of my self and my life. Unfortunately I didn’t take in account of rest, relaxation, and reflection which would have helped balanced out the equation.

It’s now time to make things better and so I’m soon getting a change of scenery which I believe is critical for myself. I will now venture off and continue with my eBay business, and hopefully continue to make videos as well in my spare time.

I will also be reading books and watching movies that will hopefully inspire myself, take nature walks and drives, and listen to soothing music and turn off my mobile phone and limit the amount of time I spend on email, in the aim that I will slowly but surely, regain the zest for life and establish critical life goal posts.

If you ever have any video queries etc… please remember I’m still the video guy, so please do not hesitate to contact me.

All the best
Nigel

Hey Everyone

I’m so excited at the moment that I just whipped up a report on something that is so kool, in fact those who have eBay accounts should be doing this right now and that is video marketing and eBay. That’s right, I’ve just found a way to kill two birds with one stone.

That is use video marketing, combined with eBay which instantly helps us generate two income streams. In fact, the idea is so damn simple, and so overlooked, that when I found out about it, I just thought, Jeez, why didn’t I come across this idea earlier!!! I know that once everyone finds out about this, I can already envision that if this idea goes absolutely viral, it’s going to be mad.

So what is the idea, well I can’t say much other than that if this idea is utilized properly, and lots of people view it (eBay as you know already have tonnes of traffic) it would certainly help us generate more traffic to our site whilst also making us money if people opted to purchase as well.

Anyway, just click on the image below to download your FREE Report which is my FREE GIFT TO YOU ALL especially the AJ Students for the all the help, support and efforts that they have given to me. You are wonderful stars shining brightly and he;ping everyone else and deserve every success.

All the best
Nigel

Hey Everyone

Firstly Thank you everyone for all your wonderful messages of support, kind offerings and words of wisdom, recommendations and suggestions. Now to clarify things a little, I think I might have confused some of students with Quitting. Eager eye spotters will already know what I mean. So I shall make it all clear and loud here and that is:

I am Quitting the AJ Course but I’m NOT Quitting making money online or Internet Marketing. So OK, I need to spend time refocusing on the latter topic but with the help on the other coaching course that I have also subscribed too – it’s going to be great and I have great motivation that I will be able to succeed – albeit a slightly different route, but then hey, everybody path is going to be slightly different, no one path is the same!

So how is life after quitting the AJ Course, well it’s been great, I’ve actually got my sleep pattern back again rather than the higgledy piggledy unusual 4am morning bed time and 8am morning wake up – btw, that’s 4 hours of sleep each day and not 28 hours lol. I don’t know about yourselves, but I know my back wouldn’t be able to cope with more than 10 hours of sleep let alone 28hours of sleep.

Still, I’m sure you all may want to know what I’ve been doing since – well, on my first day, I de-cluttered my new PC Desktop, sorted all the relevant files in to corresponding folders etc…, next, I started afresh with a blank piece of A4 paper and started to plan, plan and plan. It’s not a annual plan, but a plan for my blog. A plan for what I want to implement, add and help monetize my site. I ended up implementing the ideas to my S.U.P. rather than this blog – reason?

I want this blog to be a more general blog, i.e. somewhere to discuss about issues, topics, what’s on my mind and progress, etc….

The most surprising thing was that before even hearing Linda’s message at Gary Simpson’s blog, I was already implementing what she was telling us all about about this marketplace/empty storefront scenario before I even knew that Linda’s message existed. When I did albeit 3-4 days later I think , I was laughing myself off, not because it sounded like I was a complete fool chucking an once in a lifetime opportunity away, and yes I could had established myself more in video etc.. that I’ve been disappointing, committed a sin or several etc… but the fact was that yes, Alex and the entrepreneur side of things was teaching us, it’s kool, but then I guess I’ve been there and done that far too many times with all my various business opportunities trials.

Plus, just like Mark (Austin) was telling me as well, that we all have lots of information already on our hard drives, memory sticks etc.. but we just need to Focus and implement it i.e. taking action.

Anyway, today I’m not blogging to toot about how great I am – I’m not great. I still have a lot to learn, and nearly everyone on the AJ Student course has more experience that I have – so I have a lot to learn from you guys and gals too and yes I will forge my own way that I see fit.

So, what I will be doing today and what is my outlook?

Given that we are all facing uncertain and difficult times ahead, and that many of us know that unemployment has been rapidly and continuously rising, not to mention that everyone is, are or will be fearing for the worst to come. During these anxious times, our work, the time and effort we invest in our online business is ever more important than ever.

Of course, some of us will have ambitions plans to increase our reach in the internet marketing niche or whatever niche that tickles our fancy, some of us will plodding away and hoping to quit work, and then some of us may not take any action further upon premature leaving or graduation of the AJ Course. Those latter ones are those, we should be worried about but then again, it really depends on the individual themselves on why they joined, left or graduated from the course.

All I know is that, it is vital to maintain the current momentum, motivation and determination in the pursuit of online success and although, we have or will soon depart our own ways and that our paths may not be the same, who knows where we might cross over and meet again.

Plus with the news of recent scams reported by media, let’s ensure we work closely knitted group, whether you are a current, ex, left, departed, AJ Student, that we continue to take a lead, collaborate with each other, and show them i.e potential IM’ers, newbies, and the general public who are interested in working from home, etc.. that we are not here to just grab their money, but instead, we are here to support one another in genuinely making money online.

All the best and have a great day!
Nigel

Hey Everyone,

Firstly, I like to take this opportunity to Thank all that have supported me over the past few months and since the coaching course has started, but unfortunately I have decided that I would bid farewell to you all as I have decided to leave. The reason I am quitting is that my focus and passion for this course seems to have deserted me and also, to me personally, it feels likes 100/0 rule rather than the 80/20 rules for me – that is 100% effort / 0% returns.

Prior to this and during the first few modules, I was always excited, raring to go and pretty much highly motivated, as some will have seen, however, now though, and I don’t want to sound rude or anything,  expecially yesterday’s webinar: module 6 and also module 5,  I somehow managed to nod off several occasions during both seminars – if you have read module 6 -part 1 you will know.

So, Why did I nod off on several occasions? I simply, really don’t know, but what I do know though is that, the course simply has dragged on longer than I expected which unfortunately meant that all my planning has been screwed up despite various re-planning and even those have to be thrown out of the window too.

Additionally, I don’t want to make it hard work for Alex, or everyone else either, especially since he did promise to everyone one of us in his sales video, that he would spend no matter how much time and effort necessary, in helping everyone one of us achieve online success. Not only, this, I personally do not want to hinder Alex, himself, or your success  in any way either, towards achieving and surpassing your $1 Millon dollars dreams & targets.

You are all a wonderful bunch of great guys and gals who are dedicating to helping others, and you all deserve every success you have and more. Most notable Alex, for venturing out his first coaching course and to create such great might and force in such a short space of time.

What I must mention is that my time with being in the fortunate 500, I do feel exceptional privileged to have met you all, however on the other hand I have felt overly stressed out and exhausted, and am under performing, hence another reason why I have decided to leave.

Although I am prematurely departing before graduation, I will still apply what Alex has taught me, I guess I will simply do it just at my own pace, maybe with a twist or something. Currently, for me there is something that doesn’t quite fit in, maybe I’m not ready for this, maybe I just need to take some time off, refresh my mind and re-plan, re-read the 4-Hour Work Week – and maybe then, I might be more adversed with tackling this online Internet Marketing Niche business chess game.

Good Luck to you all and all the best with your future endeavors and ventures
Nigel

PS: Remember the clue: “F Something with a 13 in it?” =  can you spot the clue?   Hint: Something beginning with the letter F contains the number 13 in it?

Answer: the month February begins with the Letter “F’ and it is something that contains a 13 in it i.e. the 13th day and what a great coincidence too: Friday 13th February 2009!!! aka Black Friday