Re-branded Ideas

I wanted to touch a bit on this, it is something I have come to notice, but I am sure that others have already found this out. Now, for the past 20 years I have search for some type of business that I can work hard at and of course start to make money but of course work less. I know that with any business you need to work hard for three to five years, but once established, and if you have the right individuals in place to continue running the business, then you can stop working as hard.

Now, I have done everything from Don Lapre  to The Cash Flow Industry, to vending machines to selling on eBay, to signing up with Affiliate programs and well the list is incredible and let me say some of the things I mention to work, they take time to build, but of course time is and has always been the essence for any individual to want to make money…any many of us…try and find shortcuts or just simply don’t have the patience to stick to it…this is play and simply true.

Now, I have come to notice that many things or business opportunities have come around once again, you see those famous “Info-mercials” selling an idea, and dream or opportunity, how ever you want to see it. The thing is that they are simply the same thing offered 5-10 years ago, with slight modification to fit today’s’ internet world of getting information out to the masses and of course a new salesman pitching the idea.

Now, this is not only true to business opportunities, but to fitness programs, I have noticed that these PX90 and Zumba and many others are really only remakes of old work out programs created in the 80’s or 90’s, of course once again they change it up with a few different moves, or equipment maybe has moved forward, but they are the same, different name and of course a new salesperson pitching the program.

The thing is with the ever growing population there is always someone believing, dreaming and purchasing these products or services or ideas. And what happens is the cycle begins, the user will try to cut corners, or simply give up after 6 months or so…the only difference now is that with the internet, people can voice their un-happiness and the fact that they got scammed…never really to think if it was completely the program or them, but the cycle continues and there is always someone climbing aboard the cycle. You’ll see that in another three years or less we will see a new face on that noticeable business opportunity or fitness program.

I wanted to point that out, I know times are extremely tough for many people and trying something new right now that costs anything is probably not the best choice or simply put we can’t afford it. But if we as an individual put a small amount of effort, consistently for more than 3 years on something that is a good opportunity, and then the income will follow. I was thinking with some affiliate programs out there that cost nothing, except the cost to advertise and that can be $50 bucks a month or so…and an actual physical business, where hard labor is required or better said…body movement is needed, then you can build it, stick to it for at least three years, then find the right people to help maintain/run it then maybe we can establish something that will allow us to live comfortably on our retirement years…because we can’t count on Social Security or our 401(K)….we need to establish a little some more….only saying.

My Perspective:

Look closely at what you might purchase in regards to anything, business opportunity or fitness program for that matter. It could very possible be that an old business opportunity one pitch 5-10 years ago, with some slight modification but the same idea…I come to realize that these are only real gimmicks and those behind the pitch person are the ones making the money…now don’t get me wrong…some business out there are legitimate…seriously…the thing is that in order for them to work…you need to be patient and most important consistent. Remember anytime you start a business get a business license and a fictitious name and deduct the any expense [legal] that you incur form the business from your taxes…it can be done. Maybe a business name that is high level, s that it can be used for other business idea that you do or find, after much research, these are my suggestions and have worked for me….so like I said I am sharing what I do and learned…I am not offering any tax or legal advice simply sharing an idea.

Thanks for reading and till next time…there are real opportunities out there…just remember stick with it, start low in marketing costs and be patient. Good luck and Latino Man signing off.

Trying to Make Ends Meet

You know I am certain many of you have been in the same boat or are in the same boat I am. This whole affiliate programs are such a pain. I come to realize that they are the exact same thing that was available 5-7 years ago, just under a different name. Kind of like these workout programs…Zumba, PX90 Insanity, and so on.

The ones that are legitimate or better said that actually provide you with some residual income do so very slowly. I have since 2007 being doing an affiliate program that you see me talk about here and like I mentioned before it’s nothing to write home about…it does pay for itself in regards to marketing and I have a little left over, which I have put right back in to see about increasing my income and of course as with anything results are extremely slow. Yah I know there is no such thing as a quick rich or income producing scheme or program out there…making real money takes years and well sometimes times get rough and people get desperate and make some bad choices…I have done so many times over…and only this program has actually returned something. Anyhow, why I am posting on this is I come to realize that truly the only way to make good money and get ahead is to actually have a physical product or service that you provide, then work hard for 2 – 3 years and build clientele and a good support team to continue your business…that’s the only way to really get anywhere.

I know it sounds crazy and possibly extremely simple, but it’s tough. I mean I could see my affiliate program generating income, the kind of income I would like or close there to it…in 3-4 years more. It sounds horribly long to make something happen, but 8-10 years to get there…well…so far so good and it moving along, but I am in need of something now…more meat…and potatoes. I mean I work hard…very hard all day long not just for me but for someone else…they are getting richer and I am just getting older. So, my thought was to open some kind of physical business that actually takes hard labor, once I build enough income I can then make the money work for me…like many millionaires do. But in order to make money work for you need money  and you need more than 1 million…I am sure there are many out there thinking or disagreeing with me, but come on look at the affiliate programs with the exception of some…and don’t take my word for it…many out there are just gimmicks and mirrors of other programs only taking your money.

The affiliate I have been working on did not ask for any money it is FREE, only thing you have to do is drive traffic to it…yah I know that’s where the money comes in but be realistic…you need to spend some money and some of your time to make money…at least for now while you build that big lump of money to invest accordingly.

I will share next time some insights I read about investing, I got from money magazine…they are simple and make sense.

My Perspective: Research the affiliate program, never do anything that asks for money upfront…even if it is 19.95 for an information packet, they are schemes…you know it, they know and I found out the hard way…many times over. Look, build a site or a Blog and signup with free affiliate programs, add widgets to your site and advertise your site…$50 bucks a month is really all you need to get started, I mean $50 a month for advertising…and it will eventually build…it will take time…but it will build. Don’t take my word for it, read and think about the program and what it offers the User or visitor, it needs to be a name brand and offer a good incentive, most importantly it needs to be free…then just drive visitors/traffic to the site.

Worst thing is, if you have a Blog is to write different stories or thoughts and it will take away maybe 15-30 minutes…maybe less…writing a quick posting…it’s fun and there is so much information out there that people don’t have time to visit all the sites so you having information on your site from many sources is a huge plus…and people will come back often to visit. So you will never run out of content for your Blog or site.

Thanks for reading and till next time, take care and hang in there, Latino Man signing off.

Trying to Find Other Income

You know like many of us we try and find some kind of legitimate way of increasing our income or maybe replacing the income we currently make. But, withal those affiliate programs on the net, Avon, Amway, and other business opportunities…it seems that once you find something that is real…bam…it turns south. Now, I have tried everything…for the past 20 years, yes…placing little ads in newspapers, to selling in the swap meet, to vending machines to Amway, to Real Estate to loan Processing…well the later two actually do work and I am active, but of course times are rough and that doesn’t come in as easily as before.

But the thing is whenever you find something…that really feels good or that you researched for months and feel man this could work…then you go head in and a few months down the income starts to dissipate, making you wonder what is going on.

Now, I found a few online opportunities that I believe the concept and business plan made sense, the thing is if you don’t have the money to start your own business and you try and piggy-back on someone else business…that seems to always never work for us trying to find something.

So yah the business concept looks solid, but you need 50 to 100 thousand dollars to get started…so how many of us have that laying around. So you entrust yourself and spend say 1500 dollars to get into the business, the thing is you need to count on someone else for the majority of the process…then you really can’t see what you are really making…it becomes tough and all of a sudden you are left with the short end of the deal…you thought would make you some money.

I am currently running an affiliate business, and I started about 3 years ago, you know what…it has taken me just a little over three years to even start seeing some kind of checks in the mail. Yah the affiliate program is actually paying for the marketing and I have a little left over…ok…nothing to write home about…but I am talking about 300-500 dollars a month…but maybe by the time I retire I will be able to have at least 600-1000 dollars a month..Not rich but that little income can sure come in handing when I am living in a 1 bedroom apartment…ok…well you know what mean.

So my point here is there are some programs out there that do work, but they certainly are not going to get you rich quick and possibly not rich at all, but you will see some income…why…because 97 percent of the people that try it out give up after the first 6 months to a year…so unless you stick it out like I did, you won’t see a dime, but if you set it and forget it…you could eventually see 300-500 a month after 3 years on a 60 dollar a month marketing budget…yah that’s what I was spending up until recently…I now spend 300 a month and some months I am left over with 150-200 dollars. I am eventually going to put that back into the marketing and see if I can also increase the income coming in.

The thing is I really want to make certain I have money when I retire, sure I have a job now, I have a 401(K), I have my Real Estate license, which I do close 1 or 2 transactions a year, yah I am have this business online and yes it is giving me some income, but I would really like to rest easy that when I retire I will have some nice income. Ok, I am not asking to be living in a 10,000 square foot home or vacationing every year to an exotic location, but just having income for something. And most importantly I really do not prefer to have to work when I am 70 years old…not looking for that.

I just wished if someone did find something that could be shared among individuals and still make a nice income…say 3000 a month…and yes it should take work on our part, but if you put in the time…you should see a return on your investment and time. Having a business that works, and sharing to the world, but then really only allowing them to make smitten while their business makes even more money off of your hard work…really sad and well it happens, which it shouldn’t.

Ok I sound like a huge complainer and probably only venting, but you know…over these many…many years I come to find I am not the only one. People are wiling to work if they can truly make some residual income. Where can we find a business like that, or where can we find an individual that is willing to take on 5-10 people and their money and make it work…that would be fantastic…and possibly a great way to make money.

In the meantime, right now the business I have, is working….slowly but it is working and I would highly recommend it…it’s free and with a shoe-string budget of 60 a month you can begin building…I say building the business to eventually provide you with residual income. If you are interested, click on the Tab above named Income and read about it…it doesn’t cost a thing and only takes a few minutes to read…plus I tell you about the marketing I use and works for me.

Hey I appreciate you reading my blog and till next time Latino Man signing off. Remember it’s out there, we’ll find it…things will be ok.