Affiliate Summit Messed Up my Business

By Ian, January 29, 2010

…not really. I only have love for Affiliate Summit, Shawn and Missy! But it can definitely side track your business because of all the ideas and conversation you had at affiliate summit. I recently got back from ASW and I have a whole lot of ideas I want to run and this past week I ran quite a few and in essence it didn’t result in what I wanted.

Affiliate Summit is such a powerful conference because you gain so much knowledge from so many people, big or small. Their ideas and way of making money online differs from how everyone does it. The fact how someone makes money online intrigues me because I personally haven’t done what they have done. Everyone knows a trick you don’t!

There is an assumption that everyone makes money the same way when they don’t. There are similarities but the work flow differs. Of course there is the short cut but then short cuts will ruin your already full proof business model. What I need to learn is to write all the things I learned at Affiliate Summit and MESH it within my own business model and workflow.

The reason why I jump into many things is because it is fresh in my head. I have it written in my mindmap and evernote but I usually want to take action on it right away, which isn’t such a good idea. You will lose focus.

It is still January and I got side tracked from my own 2010 goals, which isn’t good. But with all the networks banging your phone, IM client, Facebook, etc you feel somewhat compelled to just throw some volume to shut them up.

While I personally hit some of my favorite AMs for network offers, I get side tracked from other networks just saying hi. Then I get in a loophole because I see the new campaigns just flopping. I need to stop doing things on the spot and mesh it within my own business.

Meshing someone’s ideas, experience, and workflow into yours will definitely grow your business. You need to know how to sync others success with yours to better your business. The reason for this is because YOU already have a workflow that works, so stick to it with minor adjustments.

Ask yourself these questions…

Where can you throw this person idea in your workflow?
Do you have time to implement this idea?
How long or how much time will this take?
Will it take away from my own business model?
…etc

I am always happy to test out new things, new traffic, new tricks and tactics. The consequence is I am really never happy with my result UNTIL I mesh my workflow with their tricks and tactics.

A couple days ago I banged out some new campaigns. I did everything exactly from what the person told me to do from ASW. It flopped. When I started to work it as if it was my own campaign/offer, with a twist of adding the other person’s trick… it then became profitable.

So if you are already profitable with your online marketing ventures stick to it and don’t change whats working. Do minor tweaks and NOT FULL blown adjustments. Like the saying goes, don’t fix what is working.

…a video of what I basically just wrote… done late last night…

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Man, well said. Affiliate Summit can TOTALLY get you sidetracked! It’s hard because there’s so much opportunity and different niches and things to do, it’s hard to say “no”, as well as stay focused.
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I have had trouble in the past with getting side tracked with to many ideas and too many websites to go along with them. This year I managed to slim down my number of websites that I start, and maintain. It has really helped me narrow my focus on just a few niche markets this way I can master them and keep my eye on the ones that I have the most passion for. I work at Gragg Advertising and I really like it especially since everyone gets the chance to bring their ideas to the table, and actually sometimes get to see them implemented if they fit with the companies business model.
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Now this post has really gave me some crucial information and advice, many times before i was thinking of going into affiliate summit for my business also, after so much research about positive and negatives this post might just make me change my mind overall. i would love to hear more about this topic, so if any one can get me some useful advice on affiliate summit then please let me know, thanks guys!
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I suggest to go… it is a great benefit to your business. also there should have not been any negative press about the summit. its the only conference show I look forward to every year.
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Distraction is a constant battle for me. If I want to get a project finished I have to close IM, forget about the sweet new offers that just popped up in my inbox and write down that new idea in my notebook.

Oh, and I need to stay off of affbuzz or I wind up here making comments
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Yes I could just imagine how busy everyone is immediately following such conferences. When you hear so many excited people sharing their ideas, you want to rush out and try all of those ideas for yourself. Many contacts would also want some action on your behalf, whether it is an affiliate rep, a potential partner or someone needing help. If you’re not careful, it is easy to get caught up in all that new excitement and neglect your existing responsibilities.
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I’m very similar to you Ian, when I hear of a new trick of piece of advice which is new to me, I instantly feel compelled to take action and try it out. Sometimes it’s a good use of my time while other times I think to myself “why did I do that when I could have been doing something more productive..”.
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Yes, I’m the same way. I guess it’s just human nature to try what we think is the next best thing on offer.

Till then,

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I like to inform you that any body wants to earn money from any business, firstly, he needs adequate knowledge and training. Because, “what minds of men and women conceive and understand, they achieve”.
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Short cuts never work plus you taking a risk of ruining your business. Great post, thanks for great tips.
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Because, â??what minds of men and women conceive and understand, they achieveâ??.
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Yes, I’m the same way. I guess it’s just human nature to try what we think is the next best thing on offer.
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Many contacts would also want some action on your behalf, whether it is an affiliate rep, a potential partner or someone needing help. Is this bad?
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I prefer the longer but sure way to success,I am an affiliate marketer
and i keep visiting these summits in order to gain more knowledge and experience.
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I usually refer this kind of distraction as healthy distraction as it will help to grow my business in the long run.

No harm getting sidetrack for a short time. Rite.