The So-called Warm Market

Thanks for coming! You made it this far and now there is just a little ways to go. I decided to change the focus of this blog, but keep it to its original intent, stories. If you know me personally, you know that the last two and one-half years have seen their share of highs and lows and a great deal of introspection. Much of the time has been spent on trying to make a living that is ethical, treats others and the environment with respect (is that redundant?), and provides some flexibility. The flexibility is for family and personal reasons.



As my so-called warm market, I want to share with you the following. But before I do, I must explain what a "warm market" is. Most would agree, at least anyone who has spent time in the Direct Marketing, Network Marketing, Multi-Level Marketing, and related trenches, would agree that one's warm market consists of friends, ex-coworkers, family, and members of groups and organizations that one belongs to. In theory, these are the folks who should trust you, respect your decisions, and enjoy your success just about as much as they may enjoy their own.




So over this time, I embarked upon a search of all things Internet, especially related to making a living. I explored endless numbers of "work-at-home" sites, "work-from-home" sites, and home-based businesses. I learned about social networking and have spent a lot of time on LinkedIn and Twitter, business web sites, the Better Business web site, and Ning, among others. And I used some of the functionality of AOL Desktop (Who owns this website?) in conjunction with the Better Business Bureau. I found some names that kept popping up. Every time I thought I found something worthwhile, Ann Seig would talk me out of it. I gave a lot of thought to one of the "hot" network marketing companies (Xango), but was about two years too late and even considered becoming an Independent Researcher or Associate. Ultimately, I landed on Bookwise.com and thought I found just what I was looking for. But Bookwise was to morph and morph again, finally becoming iLearning Global. I have learned a lot from this experience and from iLearning Global itself, a web site packed with great teaching and powerful tools for individual and organizational growth and development. As a bonus, it offers a business opportunity, as well. For information about this, please check: http://www.ilearningglobal.biz/stan2786

I also found myself thinking about other opportunities and I came upon one that I investigated thoroughly. This one is for people who are serious about personal health and the environment and are willing to make some minor changes in their lifestyle, thereby promoting a healthier planet. Again, this can include a business opportunity and in this opportunity, the support and training are available, literally 24/7, including personal coaching, Internet training, and homework to help you become successful. Check this site www.melaleuca.com and if you find that you are interested in the life changing products or the business opportunity, let me know.

In my next post, I will bring you up to date on my "real" work.

Best to all,

Stan