Breaking Into The Top 20 Internet Marketers Online With No List

Posted by John Paul in Internet Marketing

Yea, I know that title is hard to believe, trust me I wouldn’t have believed it myself before Saturday.

I have been in the Internet Marketing for about 4 yrs, and doing pretty well with it, but I believed that to do REALLY well you first needed a big list or have to be close to the top marketers.

Now as I said in the title, I do NOT have a big list… I actually have always known the importance of building a list, but I never made a strong effort with it until few months ago.

I’m also not close to any top marketers, (wish I was..Haha)

If you’re a blogger and wondering what this has to do with you, trust me, it has EVERYTHING to do with you. As a blogger that wants to make money online, you will need to Think Like A Internet Marketer to be successful.

Ok back to my point

All this changed for me on Saturday when I got an email from John Reese with his TOP 50 AFFILIATE LEADERBOARD.

As you can see I made it into 19th position, which for me is HUGE!

This was based on John Reese’s New Outsource Force Videos.

If you haven’t all ready watch them Free Now: Vid 1 Vid 2 Vid 3 Vid 4

If you have done any internet marketing, then you recognize many of these names, and for all you bloggers, you can see a few top bloggers in there too.

Remember I don’t have a big list and I don’t have any connection/friendship with any top markers.

I got here with hard work and doing what I talk about in Money Dummy each week, as you know by now if you read a few my posts, I get to the point and don’t spend time with fancy words, hell my spelling sucks most the time but I’m working on that.

If I share something with you, it is because I am doing it too, and it is working.

I wanted to write this, because I was sooo surprised and excited at this, this email had me smiling like an idiot all weekend. haha

I also wanted to share with you that no matter if you’re a new blogger or marketer you DON’T have to be in the “inner circle” to compete and make money online.

It takes work, YES

It takes some help, YES

It takes thinking outside the box, YES

It takes balls (sorry ladies) to take action, YES

This post was big for me, I had to admit I was wrong..lol I let thoughts I had about success online convince me that I couldn’t do it, if you have similar thoughts, then this is your wake up call to stop! Just get to work!

Tags: Frank Kern, Internet Marketing, John Reese, make money, Make Money Online, outsource force

http://twitter.com/abogadosEs Senor abogado
I agree with you John Paul, it takes hard work and above all persistence to make money online. Most people think it is easy, and give up when they don´t imediately get rich. You need to keep at it.
http://www.johnpaulaguiar.com John Paul
I agree.. that you have to keep at it to really be successful.
http://www.marsdorian.com/ Mars Dorian
Awe-some, congrats !
I like your genuine style – it doesn't have that “spammy” flavor that comes with most other marketers – you have found the right balance and that is surely a part of your success.
Keep rocking
http://www.johnpaulaguiar.com John Paul
Mars..TY for the support man.. I appreciate it
Yea I try to bring me to every post and everything I do.. if it works I will tell you if it sucks, I will tell you. Honesty is best way to go, especially online.
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http://www.joshgarcia.com/ Josh Garcia
Hey John,
Congrats! That is a huge accomplishment. I'm glad you wrote this. Sometimes we see big names and some folks get intimidate from it. If you believe in your work and products. When you go to promote them it will sell. People like buying from people who are confidence about a product or topic. You proved it!
Chat with you later…
Josh
http://www.johnpaulaguiar.com John Paul
Josh.. TY for the support. I agree that people need to ignore big names and just go to work. You may never be John Reese, but even if you came close you would be Very successful.
http://blog.2createawebsite.com Lisa Irby
Congrats, John! What a tremendous accomplishment. It's amazing how many people think they don't know enough or aren't smart enough to build a popular blog. But when you work hard and develop a high-quality blog, market effectively, there are no limits.
As you said…. JUST GET TO WORK!
http://www.johnpaulaguiar.com John Paul
Lisa TY for that..I appreciate it. I agree, people try to find excuses or magic to build a blog and bring in some traffic, yet it really isn't complicated, but it does take work.
I'm still trying to get your traffic and your PR level I'll be there one day.
http://www.johnpaulaguiar.com John Paul
Lisa TY for that..I appreciate it. I agree, people try to find excuses or magic to build a blog and bring in some traffic, yet it really isn't complicated, but it does take work.
I'm still trying to get your traffic and your PR level I'll be there one day.
alexwhalley
Congratulations Paul! You certainly deserve it.*(some pretty impressive names there my friend – kudos on the social proof you just got) I would be interested to know how many referrals you were responsible for to get you onto that list, but that is probably none of my business… On another note, I agree with you about just plugging away and being consistent – good things will come. I have only been building sites and blogging for about 3 months now but yesterday received an email from an exec of a product I am promoting asking if I wanted to associate direct with them as they liked my site! I have not stopped grinning about that either! Again well done on making THAT list – uber impressive J.P!
http://www.johnpaulaguiar.com John Paul
Alex.. TY for the support. Yea I was pretty happy. But understand it comes with WORK! There really isn't any other way to be successful.
Congrats on the assoc direct.. Keep up the work, trust me good thinsg will continue to roll your way.
http://www.johnpaulaguiar.com John Paul
Your Top Lit of Marketers andddd Bloggers..
TY for the comps.. I try to be helpful man. so I'm glad your getting that
Anonymous
J.P – ‘You had me at Hello’ LOL
You’ve always been in my top 20 internet marketers and its solely based on value and consistency – something you do in spades. Thanks for posting a little motivation for the rest of us
http://bloggingtip.net Blogging Tips
Geez!! That is a great achievement, John. And without a list? Unbelievable. Social traffic works for you, eh?
Yan
http://entrepreneurblogr.com James Tayo
congratulations! most of the time, it is not about the size list but about the engagement. I know you take the time to engage with almost everyone and people notice that… keep up the good work, John. we are proud of you
http://www.johnpaulaguiar.com John Paul
TY Yan.. I appreciate that.
I do have a list.. BUT a very small list..lol Social traffic is a big way I promote.
http://www.johnpaulaguiar.com John Paul
James.. TY for the support and comp. I agree that is is not always about the list, even though a big list makes things much easier..lol
But it is not the ONLY way to promote and get some results.
http://www.deelipkhanal.com Deelip Khanal
Awesome John,
I am wondering how much are you going to make on this.
Would you care to disclose?
http://www.johnpaulaguiar.com John Paul
Deelip.. TY for the comment, and the support. Hopefully I will make a nice amount haha
Since at the end of the day being in the 19th position with no money doesn't pay the bills.. right?
joshuanoerr
Congrats John, I enjoyed the outsource force videos and it's good to see ya in the top 20!
http://www.johnpaulaguiar.com John Paul
Josh..TY for the support man.. I appreciate it. Yea the vids were great.. Normally I wouldn't care less, but when John Reese talks, I usually listen lol
http://hinkley-lights.com Yasagun K. Michi
Congratulation John, you are listed on the Top 20 Internet Marketer and the amazing thing of it is without list. I think your way to think outside of the box makes you unique and get success in it. I'll learn it from you. Thanks for sharing
http://www.johnpaulaguiar.com John Paul
Yasa, TY for the positivity and support. I'm glad I have helped you
http://www.melvinblog.com/ Melvin
well that goes to show that anyone can really get it done. i mean you are in the top 20 with all those famous folks and i think its awesome but it also happens because you're really working hard in that..
Keep it up
http://www.johnpaulaguiar.com John Paul
Melvin..TY for the comment. Yes anyone can do it too, I'm no one special but like you said, I work hard every day.
It may take a lil work but if the end result is what you want, then ti is worth it.
http://www.betterbloggingforbloggers.com/ Liane
John, please beat Frank Kern! Haha
Anyway, this is HUUUGE! I can almost imagine how excited you've been. Congrats!
p.s. and if you don't beat Kern, go for #2! hahaha
http://www.diary4life.com Paul
John Paul, thanks again for another inspirational post; your stuff never ceases to amaze me. Every time I come here, I take so much away. Well done for reaching the top twenty, onwards and upwards. Thank you for sharing this.
Regards
Paul
http://www.johnpaulaguiar.com John Paul
Liane TY for the comment.. Yea I would LUVVV to beat Kern,, that dude wins everything lol
But I'm just happy to be on that list at all man..
http://www.johnpaulaguiar.com John Paul
Paul TY for that, and I can say the same for your posts.. always open my eyes and mind.
I'm glad each visit is helping you. Hopefully that will continue
darrenlcarter
Hey John,
Cool post.
Really interesting to see what you've been able to accomplish compared to the others on that list. I agree with what you wrote about what you need in order to compete with the Keep up the good work!
Peace,
Darren L Carter
http://www.johnpaulaguiar.com John Paul
Hey Darren..TY for the comment and support.
Glad you liked the post.. yea, just takes hard work man.. that's really it.. the skills will come.
http://twitter.com/Brandon_Connell Brandon Connell
Nice job! It's always good to get an appreciation for your work like that by getting listed with some big names.
http://www.johnpaulaguiar.com John Paul
Brandon..TY for the comment and support. Yea I was blown away when I got the email from John Reese
http://rhodesenterprisessite.com/blog/2010/06/01/some-real-help/ Mike
Been reading most of the day, between your posts on Blogging and Marketing and your Newsletter. I dont' think I can take it all in a couple of months. But, I did give you an ATABoy on my blog.
http://www.johnpaulaguiar.com John Paul
Mike it will take a lil time to absorb all the info your getting.. take your time and work thru it and you will be better for it at the end of it all
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http://www.affordableseotipsandtricks.com Joseph
Hey John, I know I'm a bit out of date here with my comment but… first off – a big congrats on the achievement! Amazing!
Secondly, you say you interact with folks via social networks. I was “always” taught that the folks who social network are not those who are gonna buy. If you wanna get buyers you gotta go for either PPC or SEO rankings.
But here's you knocking that one on the head, good and hard, it has to be said!
So I'm kinda wondering now, does the socializing on the media sites help you to achieve rankings due to the backlinks from that, thus you are SEO'ing in a round-about way, or is it straight up fact that the folks via the SM sites are your buyers (over and above your “small” list, that is)?
Fascinating! Thanks for taking the time to respond, if indeed you do hehe!
Kind regards
Joseph
http://www.johnpaulaguiar.com John Paul
Yes I agree that PPC and Search traffic is best, but social media traffic is good too. May take a little more effort to convert them, but if you do then it was worth it. Also it is free traffic, so any result is good.
The time you spend on SM has many benefits, it builds your brand, it attracts traffic and makes you more sales and the SEO benefits as well.
SM backlinks are huge.. a link from facebook or Myspace will have a direct effect in your rankings.
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http://cnpmarketing.blogspot.com Djfunkyslick
Congrats! I certainly recognize alot of names on here. I have been struggling and hope with continued hard work to make a dent!!
http://www.johnpaulaguiar.com John Paul
TY Man… Yea all it takes is hard work and some luck along the way and you will be on that list
http://www.johnpaulaguiar.com John Paul
TY Man… Yea all it takes is hard work and some luck along the way and you will be on that list
http://www.erictransue.com/ Eric Transue
Congrats John Paul! Pretty cool that you were on the leaderboard with guys that have “huge” lists.
I really enjoy the style of your blog and the tone of your posts. I’m sure that has a lot to do with why people choose to take your advice when it comes to things like Outsource Force and continue to come back to your blog for more. A no BS style always wins me over!
http://www.johnpaulaguiar.com John Paul
Thanks Eric.. I thought it was pretty cool too. Have followed those guys for yrs.. that was a surprise.
i appreciate the support.. I’m glad you like the blog. I try to share what I’m doing,, in as simple a way I can. Glad it is helping
http://www.freetraffictips.net/ Chris
It’s a little late to post here but whatever (RSS Reader wouldn’t pull up your feed)… Congrats John, this shows a lot. I was too under the impression those big names have huge, responsive lists so they always make it first spots, looks like I’ve been wrong. 19th place with no so many big names is a great accomplishment!
Happy New Year!
http://www.johnpaulaguiar.com John Paul
Thanks Chris.,.. Yea.. hard work beats a big list.. so hit it hard.
Happy New Year
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