Do you ever feel like there are more opportunities and good business ideas out there than you even have time to investigate? I can help! After helping thousands of entrepreneurs and online business building warriors like you since 2002 we've detected some patterns on how and why many of us wind up on dead ends. Many of us leap before we ask the most important basic questions about all those "good ideas" we run into. Today I have seven basic questions for you - ask them all before you leap!
As always - show notes are at SilentJim.com/podcast
This episode is a short discussion of 16 of the top moments from our Facebook group in 2016! A link to each of the 16 topics is below for your easy reference (you'll need to join our free facebook group in order to access these links - click any link below to request free access to the group!)
The below notes each have a link to the corresponding discussion mentioned in today's show. Join the discussion on any topic!
1) She announced in 2015 that she would build her Amazon biz and get her first home in 2016- and did it…after being homeless!
http://jimc.biz/2iyqGcg
2) Our own Michael Brown of Death Wish coffee won a paid in full SUPER BOWL AD yesterday thanks in no small part to the votes of the MySilentTeam Facebook community! Full story at PickMikeBrown.com
http://jimc.biz/2iC4Ged
3) If a disabled single mom with $200 and some junk in the garage can do this, so can you!! Lisa has kept us up to date this year on “her story” It’s worth the read….all 5 “Chapters”
part 1 – Jan 2016
https://www.facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam/permalink/897837733665671/
part 2 – March 2016
https://www.facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam/permalink/915087628607348/
part 3 – August 2016
https://www.facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam/permalink/1017611385021638/
part 4 – September 2016
https://www.facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam/permalink/1057779124338197/
Part 5 – December 2016
https://www.facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam/permalink/1168528396596602/
4) A friend in the UK shares how he finds stuff to sell online for nice profits:
http://jimc.biz/2j35jwy
5) A member thanks the MST community and shares what they were able to do for Christmas because of the biz strategies they learned here:
http://jimc.biz/2hOP9FY
6) He is my heart, my purpose, my motivation, 16 years old, autistic, non verbal. I need to leave him a large trust fund.”
http://jimc.biz/2j3fzEY
7) How I do my wholesale planning – Everything I plan to buy from a supplier I map it out into a spreadsheet like this so I know what to expect after the product has been ordered.
http://jimc.biz/2j3fH7q
8) I just bought $500+ worth of stuff that will easily flip to $1000 net within a couple months. This happened about an hour ago. For those who say RA is hard, I gotta ask… Compared to what?
http://jimc.biz/2iCghKu
9)This simple report can be pulled down in a matter of seconds from Amazon and you can know what the “MOST VIEWED” items are among the hundreds or even thousands of items you’ve sold on Amazon.
http://jimc.biz/2i93zBK
10) Silent Sales Machine Radio podcast launched in 2016! Jim was asked to be the first ever keynote speaker at ASD in 2016. We recorded it and made it the opening episode of our new podcast at SilentJim.com. The show passed the 100K download mark in just over 6 weeks!
http://jimc.biz/2i8WhhE
11) Would you like to be set for life with a business model that will ALWAYS be vital, scalable and profitable? It’s this simple: Find products that become more valuable by merely moving them from a place of slow movement and low value to a different location where they are more highly valued and/or moving more quickly.
http://jimc.biz/2hPUfH6
12) Popular discussion about opening a wholesale account:
http://jimc.biz/2j34B2j
13) The best 15 second “Amazon private label” advice ANYONE has EVER given you in three steps:
http://jimc.biz/2hOExXG
14) A discussion about our coaching program. “I am considering using Jim Cockrum’s coaching program. If anyone has or is using this program, would you tell me of your experience with it?”
http://jimc.biz/2j3eeyb
(also listen to podcast episode #13 to help decide if you need coaching)
15) The best advice I would give to someone starting to explore earning income online is (great community participation on this one!):
http://jimc.biz/2hR54H8
16) An email we received after one member noticed another member in need of a boost:
“I am not rolling in cash but I feel moved to offer to buy the PAC for ***** please – and my only request is that they Pay it forward sometime in the future – i do not want them to know who I am.”
http://jimc.biz/2hR6xNz
UPDATE: The “stranger/student” WENT TO WORK and then WENT PUBLIC as he posted his results! He’s doing great (proof below) & we invited the “giver” to attend our live 2016 CES event free. She came! All the way from Ireland!
http://jimc.biz/2hOQ9df
What are the key traits we've observed over and over again among those who continue to grow their online businesses consistently to new levels? Is there any such thing as "enough success" in an online business where you can simply coast and relax? What does each stage look like as your business grows and what does it take to get to each new level?
Jim talks about all that and more in this episode!
ProvenPerformanceInventory.com
Amazon is shutting down RA & OA! Is it time to panic?
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Jim credits a handful of mentors for his business success. In these two episodes Jim spends time with someone who has arguably shaped his business philosophy more than any other mentor. Today the guest is Jim's favorite living author, Rabbi Daniel Lapin. Lapin regularly consults with everyone from large multi-million dollar corporations to small businesses who recognize his incredible ability to apply timeless truth to virtually any business or life challenge. Jim's two all time favorite business books are the Bible (the best selling book in world history!), and Lapin's book "Business Secrets From The Bible". Regardless of your worldview, you'll enjoy listening as Rabbi Lapin and Jim dive into topics related to Internet business strategy and how to virtually guarantee success as an entrepreneur in all areas of life.
Rabbi Daniel Lapin's store: youneedarabbi.com – discount code "cockrum" to save 20%
Business Secrets From The Bible (Amazon affiliate link)
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Jim credits a handful of mentors for his business success. In these two episodes Jim spends time with someone who has arguably shaped his business philosophy more than any other mentor. Today the guest is Jim's favorite living author, Rabbi Daniel Lapin. Lapin regularly consults with everyone from large multi-million dollar corporations to small businesses who recognize his incredible ability to apply timeless truth to virtually any business or life challenge. Jim's two all time favorite business books are the Bible (the best selling book in world history!), and Lapin's book "Business Secrets From The Bible". Regardless of your worldview, you'll enjoy listening as Rabbi Lapin and Jim dive into topics related to Internet business strategy and how to virtually guarantee success as an entrepreneur in all areas of life.
Rabbi Daniel Lapin's store: youneedarabbi.com – discount code "cockrum" to save 20%
Business Secrets From The Bible (Amazon affiliate link)
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Email marketing is boring old news to some, but it's the CORE of success for all of my top clients and my own multiple income stream businesses. My partner is growing multiple HUGE mailing lists right now and we've never stopped loving email! One of my clients just had a $1million week and credits email! If you don't have an email list tied to your online business then you have a business that could possibly vanish in an instant. The most valuable asset you can ever have is a list of people who WANT to hear from you and it's not complicated to get started. It's not nearly as much work as you might be thinking either! No matter what business you are in off or online, you need to be thinking about email marketing. Don't be nervous about getting dropped by eBay, Google, Facebook or Amazon. Grow your own audience! Let's talk about it.
ListBuildingClass.com
$97 on website, FREE with purchase of Silent Sales Machine
Aweber.com (affiliate link)
BONUS INFO: How to start your email list WITHOUT a website (YouTube video).
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Is the act of buying widgets for $10 and selling them for $80 a MORAL and valuable service or not? It's certainly one of the lowest hanging fruit business models of our time and many people in our community are succeeding wildly with this model, but is "buying low and selling high online" a VIRTUOUS business model or is it "price gouging"? Let's talk about it! (for details on this biz model see episode #6)
Is this the end of retail arbitrage?
Amazon is shutting down RA & OA! Is it panic time?
Come discuss this episode with Jim and SSMR community on FB here
– https://www.facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam/permalink/1169930496456392/
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In part one of this topic (episode #17) we talked a lot about how to AVOID buying bad inventory for resell online. In part II we dive deeper into how to MOVE inventory that you purchased and now have a hard time moving.
Learn to sell on Facebook marketplace – 3-minute video
– Facebook discussion on the FB marketplace opportunity.
Connect with Others On The MySilentTeam World Map
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We've all been there at some point. More time than money. Can you still build an internet business if you are broke? Yes you can and Jim has six specific business strategies for you in this one! Even if you have some cash in the bank, you should check this one out! You'll find some very creative investment opportunities in this creativity packed episode! Don't forget - show notes are always at SilentJim.com
Learn to sell on Facebook marketplace – 3-minute video
Learn to sell on Amazon from anywhere in the world – 8-minute video
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How do you ensure that you invest in ONLY the training, experts, events and courses that will take your business in the right direction? There's one simple test you can use that will help you avoid making a series of horrible decisions when it comes to your online business building adventure. In this mini episode Jim explains why just about every hyped up expensive expert course you've ever bought or considered buying was a total waste of money and he reveals how you can EASILY know well in advance who the good guys are and who the money grubbing scammers are. Show notes as always at https://SilentJim.com
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What are the tricks for selling a bulk load of inventory that is moving too slowly on Amazon? I get asked this question a lot - and I always give the same answer. It can be painful to hear, but remember - I only say it because I love you!
3 minute Facebook marketplace video
Amazon report for "sessions":
>Click on Reports
>Business Reports
>"Detail Page Sales and Traffic"
Then sort by sessions to see what's in your inventory.
Discuss this report strategy with others here:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam/permalink/1081227065326736/
ProvenAmazonCourse.com (the best keyword training in the world for Amazon is the PPI module in this course)
JimCockrumCoaching.com Need help moving your inventory? Need help getting started? We can help!
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In today's show Jim explores the five fundamental concepts that you'll need to grasp in order to build an multiple income streams empire online. Grasping the power of even one or two of these concepts will help you go further fasters, but if you get all five down pat, you'll be unstoppable. It's not complex, but it is a different way of seeing online opportunities. Let's explore these five ideas: "Only do what only you can do", the "Find your audience first" principle, "Finding the right partners", "The power of email marketing" and "The power of simple video."
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Having investment funds is NOT a requirement of online business success. In fact, many of the most compelling success stories from our community are the stories of those who overcame incredibly difficult financial circumstances in order to succeed and we gave them the SAME advice as we did to our students with ample cash on hand! So what is needed in order to build a great business online? Is it education, experience, gender or something else? Let's talk about it!
Today you'll meet the man who has been the director of the JimCockrumCoaching.com coaching program for 14 years - Mr. Nathan Bailey. Together, Nathan and Jim have coached 1,000's of clients and businesses on strategies for Internet business success.
They'll discuss the future trends that they see coming in the short and long term as well as some of the specific strategies being used NOW by their most successful students.
Your mindset matters in this business, and you should find yourself feeling VERY optimistic after this episode!
Is This The End of Retail Arbitrage? (article)
How To Use Facebook Marketplace in 3 Minutes
US Census Report >9% of retail is online
This short episode is for the desperate and the doubters. Jim hits you with just the facts and it doesn't take long to make his point. There is clear and compelling evidence that online Ecommerce is still in its infancy. Those wanting to get in on this mega-trend have never had a better window of opportunity. The next decade will be the decade of the Ecommerce explosion - the signs are everywhere. It's time to get in on it!
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In this episode Jim talks about specific strategies for moving your business forward fast with the power of intentional relationships. Listen up biz builder - this isn't a fluff episode these are specific, simple strategies that if ignored WILL cost you dearly. I'd estimate that 90% of all online entrepreneurs are doing it wrong when it comes to building the proper relationships with the right people - and Jim wants to help set things straight!
Speed of Relationships Blog post:
http://jimc.biz/2hnKDmk
ScheduleOnce.com
- calendar scheduling software
Two Great Questions:
- What are you working on?
- How can I help?
Regardless of where you live, your business background or experience you can and should be selling physical product online. It's a virtually risk free model when done correctly, and there are no excuses! Let's talk about it!
Prep Centers
- Prep center inquiry
- Prep-fulfillment Center List
PPI Podcast episode with Brett Bartlett
Imagine having your product featured in front of the largest TV audience ever assembled for a single TV show! My mastermind student Mike had that happen to him - and it wasn't an accident! This is the story of Mike Brown of Death Wish Coffee (PickMikeBrown.com) - and you'll love the lessons we can pull out of his big adventure that just keeps getting better!
PickMikeBrown.com – full story of Death Wish Coffee
One of the exciting success stories to come out of the 'Silent Sales Machine' community is the story of Jason and Cinnamon Miles. They started out on eBay selling a simple product, and they've now built a virtual online empire. Prepare to be inspired, challenged and equipped for multiple income stream success after hearing this episode!
JimCockrumEvents.com
–CES Conference & other live events website
ListBuildingClass.com
– $97 course – FREE to those who purchase the Silent Sales Machine book
Want to hear more from Jason?
Here's his last presentation at our live event in late 2016 – click here.
I've been teaching online business success strategies since 2000 and I've figured something out. There are only THREE ways to make money online -and there's ONE great way to tell if ANY business idea is potentially a winning idea. Enjoy this "mini" episode that could save you from a lot of trouble, and help you build incredible income streams while leading a better life!
SilentSalesMachine.com buy the Kindle version on Amazon for $5
If you are new to making money online, or if you've tried and failed so far, this episode is for you. Our goal together is simple. Together we WILL put $100 profit in the bank! If you want more detail on any of this after listening, please email us and we'll get you help! SilentJim.com
Part 1: Where NOT to start 0:00
Part 2: Why listen to my team and I? 39:00
Part 3: Let's put some cash in the bank! 45:07
Silent Sales Machine – the book that launched this podcast. It's only $5 on Amazon here http://jimc.biz/1NH8G49
Email marketing - Our ListBuildingClass.com email course is FREE if you purchase Jim's "Silent Sales Machine" book!
Aweber.com - one of Jim's favorite email marketing tools that he's used for years
http://jimcockrum.aweber.com/
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In this episode Jim sets the record straight about what it looks like to build multiple income streams online. He also reveals who should be doing it, and the risks involved for those who don't. He also shares several examples of those doing it well.
Talk to us about one-on-one coaching? JimCockrumCoaching.com
Amazon suspension concerns? Check out mysilentteam.com/sp.html
Our live events: JimCockrumEvents.com
Our best selling Amazon course: ProvenAmazonCourse.com
Our rapidly growing MySilentTeam Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/mysilentteam/