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INTRODUCTION

Like a lot of other Internet Marketers, I spent several years thinking and learning about this business before taking action. When I realized that it was far easier to provide a little value to millions than a lot of value to a few people, and that I could provide this value on a recurring basis, my focus was changed forever.

The beauty of Internet Marketing lies in the lifestyle it can provide if you are suited for the work involved. Imagine talking all day with people that have similar interests. You share stories about the latest and greatest ideas, products, and experiences. When someone has a problem that you know about, you tell them how they can fix it. When someone has an excellent idea, you help them develop it. And when someone has a great product, you help them promote it. If this sounds like a good fit, then Internet Marketing may be for you.

But what if you are a small business owner, coach, or own a personal practice. How can Internet Marketing be beneficial to you? Well, do you have more clients than you can handle so that you have to constantly refer business to your friends and colleagues? If yes, you may want to read The 4 Hour Workweek and remove yourself as a bottleneck so that you can do more business. Then you can use Internet Marketing to reach even more clients. If not, then Internet Marketing can help you get you achieve the earlier “problem" of having more clients than you can handle.

The hardest thing to do is get started and play the waiting game. Making sales at first means going out and getting traffic, often spending hours adding value in forums, article