Tuesday, August 5, 2008

One Small Seed

Picture this for a moment: You are cutting up vegetables to make a nice crisp salad for yourself. The lettuce is chopped up and the cucumbers sliced into perfect white coins. You've added a little red onion and you reach for the tomato. You take the sharp edge of your knife and slice commandingly through it's deep red skin, through it's juicy flesh. You take the slices and add them to the top of your salad. As you clean away the tomato juices, you see tiny white flecks on the counter. They are seeds, tiny little seeds.

Instead of clearing those seeds into the garbage can, you decide to keep a few of them. You dry them for a few days and then take the small pile of seeds and plant them in rich soil. You water them and sun them. You wait for what seems like an eternity for just one tiny little green sprout. When that sprout emerges, you still have yet to understand what you have created, but the anticipation is exciting.

Within a few days to weeks, you panic as the tall sprouts now over shadow the small container that once held a few seeds. The sprouts have multiplied and have grown to almost foot tall and are starting to bend and wither. They need to be transplanted into a larger container, with support for their stature, at once. You know that in their current environment, they will not survive, so time is of the essence.

Carefully you remove the tiny plants from their crowded home. They have grown tremendoulsy below the soil as well, with long intertwining roots. Gently, you move your tender friends to a large pot with a metal fencing for them to cling to, as they grow. Again, you water them in their rich soil and you have positioned them into a sunlit environment. Your job is not yet complete though and so you wait.

In a short amount of time, you begin to see tiny flavescent flowers springing from the stalk of your little friends. You revel at the beuaty of the contrast between the deep green leaves and the bright yellow petals. A closer observation reveals that there are in fact green balls growing near these flowers. Your first tomatoes have emerged.

As you go through each day, continuing to nurture the plants, you notice dozens of small spheres on every stem and less of the bright yellow flowers. Some of the tiny tomatoes have begun to grow oblong;others have doubled or tripled in size. With every passing day, these small tomatoes emerge, grow and mature.

It has been a couple of weeks since you enjoyed the salad that was topped with the parent tomato. It has been a bit of work and time consuming to change those tiny white flecks into their current state. It has been a process by which you had never taken the time before, to carefully observe. Yet, the time has come to harvest the rewards.

On a daily basis, you nurture your tomato friends and gently pull from its stems, large crimson tomatoes to use at your will. And, as you slice through each of these tomatoes, you look at the white flecks, the seeds, in a different way.

The one tomato you started with, provided many seeds. Those seeds, when planted in a nurturing environment grew to strong healthy plants. Those plants blossomed and produced more "fruit". And from every single one, the cycle may begin again. From one little seed, the harvest was 10-fold. And, for your time and effort, you will never go without.

Every thing you think,do or say in this life is "one little seed" and you will harvest 10 or even 100-fold on it. The more you nurture those seeds; the better the environment, the bigger and more vibrant the "fruit." You can choose not to nurture them, however, you will most assuredly starve. Plant seeds today and nurture them every single day. Take notice of how those seeds grow, and what adjustments are required to stabilize their environment. Allow the seeds the freedom to move and flow in their natural way. You will harvest far more than you sowed. Your life will become far more vibrant. You will find deeper appreciation for even the smallest seed. Your life will reflect your great purpose and you will be truly successful.

Tuesday, July 1, 2008

Do YourSelf A favor, today.

I received this little story, in an email today from the folks at TrafficHoopla and I wanted to share it with you:

Do Yourself A Favor:

A poor, hungry young man sat moping on a bridge, watching a groupof fisherman. Looking into a basket and seeing a bunch of fishnearby, the young man said, "Boy, if I had a mess of fish likethat, I'd be in good shape. I'd sell them and buy some cloths andsomething to eat."

"I'll give you that many fish if you do a small favor for me," a fisherman replied.

"Sure."

"Tend this line for me awhile. I've got some errands to do up thestreet," said the older man.

The young man gladly accepted the offer. As he tended the man'spole, the fish were really biting, and he reeled in one fish afteranother. It wasn't long before he was smiling, enjoying theactivity.

When the older man returned, he said, "I want to give you the fishI promised. Here, take all the fish you caught. But I also want to give you a piece of advice. The next time you're in need, don't waste time daydreaming and wishing for what could be. Get busy, cast the line yourself, and make something happen."

Bill, David, & Team Hoopla!

So, even though today is a holiday for our neighbors in Canada, and Friday is a holiday here in the U.S.; don't wait until next week to get moving in your business. Do it now, here, TODAY. Cast your line!

Blessings,

Joy

Monday, June 30, 2008

Getting enough views?

Has This Happened To You?

You spend countless hours writing a script, rehearsing, taping and editing a video to market your business... then, you upload it (possibly more hours). After a few hours more, you go to look at the blockbuster you've created and there's 2 views! *argh*

If you have 'dabbled' in video marketing but haven't gotten the views would like, here are a couple of tips that may be helpful for you.

Do a test with your video and upload it to not only YouTube, but sites like Revver, Facebook, MySpace, etc. Just two or three sites will work for your testing phase. This will allow you to see what type of visitors your video attracts and any comments that they make can be used to help you target your business more effectively.

The amount of traffic that you get will give you a good idea of how popular
your product or service might be - it will also shed some light on
what you might need to change in order to attract the type of visitors
that you want. Sometimes, it may be more of the delivery and/or length of the message than the actual product or service itself that will determine if people watch your entire video and visit your site.

I would recommend doing some basic research, even before producing your own videos. Just go to YouTube, browse thru the various categories of videos and study the numbers of views they get. Then search for some videos in your interested niches and see how that compares. If you are enjoying your research, be sure to leave a nice comment on other's videos. It links your account to that person's and you never know who may check out your profile.

Now, since I mentioned comments...comments left by other users on the "test' video serve to shed interesting needs and thoughts faced by people in the niche. From there, ask yourself if your products or services could provide a solution bridge that gap. If you are seeing a pattern in the comments, take note of that for your next video.

Doing the research and testing will provide insight to your video's effectiveness. You may also see some material or special effects you'd like to implement. Just remember to be original...be YOU...regardless of what other videos you see out there. By taking a little time with one 'test' video, you may be able to produce some videos that are more targeted and yield better results (more views). I'm sure you'd be amazed by the huge draw of videos and what it can do for your business.

Friday, June 27, 2008

Life Is A Highway...

Every once in a while I will witness something that absolutely makes my blood BOIL. I am not an angry person by nature, but what is UP with people not showing respect for other people? Why is it ok to disrepect someone else’s time, effort, dedication, commitment; yet, somehow it’s ok to demand others to show it to you (not you, but ‘you’ in general).

I am currently building a business online. I love my FreeOnlineCashSystem and I have a great little team of hard working individuals that are amazing! But, I have to confess, when I know that someone is out there doing unethical things, I wanna SCREAM.

To me, you simply do unto others as you would have them do unto you. BOTTOM LINE. PERIOD. END OF DISCUSSION. So, when I walk in that mindset, I expect the same of the people around me. And yet, for some people, they put on blinders. Some people will ask for your help, and when you give them a hand, they forget where they got that help.

What does this have to do with business?? EVERYTHING! To be successful in business, online or offline, you need to build long-term business relationships. “You need to learn more about others than you do about your product/service/company and,” as Dani Johnson puts it, “you will be unusually successful.” You need to learn the art of marketing.

I may not be busting records in my online business. I am NOT the top earner…the founders are, actually, as is the case in any successful business. I do not have tons of people joining the FreeOnlineCashSystem every day. THAT’S OK. I wouldn’t want it. Sure, the money would be nice, but I have something more…and in the long run will yield far more money and a true legacy for my children.

Not to side-step, but have you ever seen the Disney Movie, “Cars”? My youngest son loves it and honestly, so do I. Let me sum it up. A rookie race car wants to win the prestigious Piston Cup and be the first rookie in history to do so. He’s up against the “King” who has won time and time again for years. And, he’s also up against the bitter “Runner-up”, Chick, who always has comes in behind the King. Anyway, typical story… Rookie wants the fame and fortune and does not care about anyone but himself. He ends up getting displaced in ’hill-billy hell” and learns there that, what you think you want isn’t always what you really need. The Rookie ends up at the race and as he is just about to win, the self-serving Runner-Up crashes the King. Lightening (the Rookie) stops short of the finish line and goes back to assist the King to finish his final race. Lightening comes in 3rd, or last. Bottom line: It’s not winning the race that matters as much as it is HOW you run the race.

Businesses that have been around since I was a child or longer, and are still successful to this day will leave a legacy behind. A legacy based on outstanding customer service, employee loyalty, quality products/services and so on. Not because they made $1 Million Dollars in 6 months. People look to align themselves with success. When you are looking to join a business, be sure to take note of how that success came to fruition and whether or not there is loyalty within the community.

So, to sum up my rant here, I want to say that I congratulate every individual in the FreeOnlineCashSystem that has worked hard to make a difference. Every person, regardless of who introduced them has their own name and their own life experiences to bring with them. Each person deserves a level of respect that should rightfully be exhibited. Respect others and run the race well, and you will leave a legacy of being someone that people love and trust. Your success depends on how well YOU run the race, not on how fast the pace car is going. Got it?

Tuesday, June 24, 2008

Well, What A nice Surprise!

This morning I woke up, after an very rough day yesterday. Yesterday, I had a sever headache, that had started out as some pain in my neck. Literally, a pain in the neck, not a figure of speech *LOL*. Needless to say, by last evening, I was in excruciating pain and could barely keep my eyes open. I had no pain relievers in the house, other than the "PM" versions, so I had suffered all day. I took some "PM" pain relievers and went to sleep early, around 9pm last night.

This morning, I woke up to no pain and no headache and I was very thankful for that! It just becomes so difficult to be productive when that type of pain resonates throughout your head like that. Anyway, I get the kids their breakfast and begin to catch up on the numerous emails I had from yesterday through this morning.

Now, I was amazed to see that a new Safelist that I had briefly placed an ad on yesterday resulted in 5 opt-ins throughout the evening. That was very nice to see, considering the low membership numbers at the time I placed that ad. Plus, so many people look to promote their own business, I wasn't really sure I'd get much results from it, to be honest.

That was really nice to see, but what was even nicer is an email I almost overlooked completely. I had received a payment of $150 from a gentleman I did not know. WOW. It was someone who was working with the FreeOnlineCashSystem and had leveraged some of their FreeCash to join the CashFlowSuccessSystem. SO, while I was sick in bed, I received $150. Not bad, eh?

What a great morning this has been. I know that other members in the FreeOnlineCashSystem are having morning like this, as well. That is part of the fun and excitement of this program. You do your work, you work with your team and the money flows. And, at the end of the day, you can rest assured that no one is getting hurt, scammed, schemed or manipulated. It truly is a blessing.

Have a great day my friend!

Blessings,

Joy


Monday, June 16, 2008

Do you make these mistakes in your email marketing?

Through this course, I realized I was doing everything wrong!

Let me ask you a question...

Have you ever been faced with the task of havingto write an email
promotion to your list, and then realized that you didn't know
what to say or how to say it?

Michael Rasmussen's new video course "EmailPromos Exposed"
promises to solve that problem for you by walking you through the
actual process of creating killer email promos step-by-step.

*************************************************
If you're in a hurry, just go ahead visit this URL to get instant
free access to these videos:
HERE
*************************************************


I decided to see if Michael's videos live up totheir promise by
trying them out myself. Here's what I found:


*************************************************

Overall Quality

*************************************************
The first thing I noticed when I opened up thefirst video was the
stunning production quality.He used Camtasia Studio for the production,
which is now the industry standard for creating high-quality screen
capture video products (and my personal favorite!). The audio is near
studio quality, and the graphics are very professional. These videos were
made by someone who KNOWS what he's doing. Well done!

I also liked how Michael divided the videos up bysection, and then again
by sub-section. For example, one video is all about the subject line,and
then there are different parts of that videothat each cover a certain area
of crafting a killer subject line.

Now let's move onto...

*************************************************

THE ACTUAL VIDEOS

*************************************************
Here's a brief summary of each video. Obviously it's impossible to
list every single thing here, but I want you to get a feel for what
each one covered, and how well it covered it.
*************************************************
If you're in a hurry, just go ahead visit this URL to get instant
free access to these videos:
CLICK HERE
*************************************************
VIDEO 1 - INTRODUCTION

This video served as an introduction to the whole course. You get
to see a picture of Michael in his every day life, and he establishes
his credibility right up front by talking about some of his massive
successes online. He even provides proof of credibility by displaying
two checks in the amount of $50,000 and $25,000 which prove that,
when it comes to the subject of makingmoney with email promos, he
knows his stuff.

This is a good lesson for anyone to get. Whenever you're teaching people
how to do something, it's good to establish your credibility up front, so
that there's no doubt about whether or not you're qualified to talk about
the subject. Most product developers either skip or minimize this step.

VIDEO 2 - BEFORE YOU WRITE THE PROMO
This video talks about some things that no other marketer has bothered
to mention.
You'll learn things like:

* The mindset you need in order to write a killer promo

* The different tools you need before you get started

* How to keep your emails laser-focused

* How to create an outline that practicallywrites the email for you.

This was a fantastic video, and did a good job of kicking things off.

VIDEO 3 - THE SUBJECT LINE
I liked this video, because it talked about one of MY biggest weak-
nesses when it comes to writing email promos... the subject line.
The subject line is a confusing topic, because nobody's 100% sure
what the best tactics are.

Michael breaks it down, and reveals:

* The biggest secret for writing a subject line that makes people
insanely curious.

* Techniques for personalizing the subject line.

* Mistakes to avoid when using personalization.

I was surprised to find that I was making some of the mistakes that
Michael mentioned in this video, but now I know better.

VIDEO 4 - THE OPENING
This is where a lot of people slack off when writing their emails. Michael
talks about how important it is to create an opening that is conversational,
and then reveals techniques and examples on how to do that.
He also reveals:

* How to get people to keep reading your email once they've opened it.

* How to make your opening interesting.

* Mistakes to avoid when creating your first few paragraphs.

VIDEO 5 - THE BODY COPY
This is one of the "meatiest" portions of the course, because it reveals
techniques that are not widely discussed on the forums, blogs, and in
most eBooks. He talks about the importance of keeping your body copy
tight and relevant, and then reveals how you can do that.
You'll also learn:

* How to write powerful bullets that make people curious and
want to find out more.

* Simple formatting tricks for making your body copy easy to read.

* The secret of "bucket brigade copy" and how to use it in your email
promos to force people tokeep reading.

VIDEO 6 - THE CALL TO ACTION
This is where a lot of people wimp out in their email promos. They
start out strong, but when it comes time to ask the reader to click
the link and take action, they don't know what to say. Michael talks
about some of his favorite techniques for making that happen, and
also reveals:

* The "magic question" to ask yourself that will make your close
much more powerful.

* The secret of the "unanswered question" and why handling this is
a surefire way to get people toact right away.

* The structure of a powerful close.

* Mistakes people make when creating their close.

VIDEO 7 - CREATING AN EFFECTIVE P.S.
Some people say that the P.S. is one of the mostimportant parts of the
email, because it is often the one thing that gets people to click the link
at the end.
In this video, Michael talks about:

* Why you should including a P.S. at the end ofyour email.

* The 4 different kinds of P.S.'s you can use (this section was a real
eye-opener for me).

VIDEO 8 - COMMON MISTAKES PEOPLE MAKE
I loved this video, because it showed me some mistakes that I was
making that I wasn't even aware of. Unless you're a seasoned pro,
you're probably guilty of some of the things that Michael talks about
in this video as well, and that's why it's so valuable. I've shaved years
off my learning curve, because now I can avoid some of the costly
mistakes that I was bound to make in the learning process.

VIDEO 9 - HOW TO CREATE FOLLOW-UP EMAIL PROMOTIONS
This video alone is going to make me a lot of money. Why? Because I
used to only send out one email promo for each affiliate promotion I was
doing. Michael showed me in this video how important it is to send a
follow-up promotion, and he showed me exactly how to do it.
He covered things like:

* The psychology of follow-up email promo's.

* The 2 main types of follow-up promos that make the most money.

* How to overcome readers' objections in your follow up emails.

* The 2 most common mistakes people make when writing follow-ups and
how to avoid them.

VIDEO 10 - HOW TO WRITE BACK END EMAIL PROMOTIONS
Every marketing guru out there says that the REAL money is on the back end.
I'd have to agree with them, but the problem is... most people have no idea how
to set up a back end system that makes money. This video will teach you how to
set up an automated back end that's loaded with killer promos that make you
lots of cash on autopilot.
He reveals things like:

* The big difference between regular and back end email promos.

* How to prepare a back end promotion sequence.

* Common mistakes people make when creating back end email promos.

VIDEO 11 - CREATING AFFILIATE EMAIL PROMOTIONS
This could be the most important video of theentire package for a lot
of people, because most people email their list to promote other people's
products as an affiliate. Let's face it, if you only have 3 products, can you
really afford to only email your list 3 times a year? They'll get bored hearing
about the same old products over and over again. This video sheds some
light on how to create killer affiliate promos.
Michael reveals things like:

* The two main types of affiliate promos.

* What makes affiliate promos different than regular promos (and why
ignoring this huge secret could cost you big money).

* Michael's favorite tactics for creating affiliate promos that no one else
is doing.

* 3 different ways to add scarcity to your affiliate promos (this is the most
important section of the video, so make sure you watch it over and over again).

*************************************************
CONCLUSION
*************************************************
As you can see, Email Promos Exposed really packs a lot of punch! Most of
the courses out there offer only watered down, weak content. Not this one!
These videos are going on my "A-list" for along time.

I've already watched them twice, and plan on reviewing them every couple of
months to make sure that I have the principals, techniques and tactics burned
into my mind.

If email marketing is an important part of your business (and in my opinion, it's the
most important part of ANY online business), then you owe it to yourself to check out
Michael's exciting new videos, Email Promos Exposed.

Here's the URL where you can get instant free access to the videos right now.
CLICK HERE NOW

Sincerely,

Joy

Saturday, June 7, 2008

Mothers deserve their payday, too! |Free Online Cash System

Today's mothers rarely get recognition for all that they do. No matter the circumstances, the average mom works far harder than she is ever compensated for. Many seek out ways to generate money while staying at home, so they can continue to do so OR leave their job.To make free cash from home is a blessing for many and moms deserve their pay too

read more | digg story

Tuesday, June 3, 2008

Marketing Makes Me SICK!

Hey, I know that title is a bit 'rough' and you may be thinking it is a tactic or ploy to get views. NOPE. I truly feel that way today! I am SO sick of all of the 'experts' charging for their secrets while the rest of us flounder around the internet like a fish out of water.

No, I am not a negative person, I really am not. I am just tired of busting my you-know-what, to find out that the 'nice person' is STILL going to finish LAST! *argh!* Why is it that being 'nice' royally ruins a person? Why is it that people will take advantage of the 'nice people', get what they want, and then leave the other person out to dry?

I recently came to the awareness that people I thought were my 'friends' were actually just using me to pivot off of, to their own success. And, the sad thing is, it is STILL being done to dozens of others. I can't tell anyone anything, because they won't listen to me. Who am I? To them, I am just a stay-at-home mom with too much time on her hands and more kids than they'll ever know what to do with. And, to a degree, I get where they are coming from. I don't rank #1 on Google. I haven't spent thousands to be trained in business. I don't have any degrees or fancy certificates.

What I do have is the heart of a servant. I care more about these people and their well-being, then they will EVER know. I don't have to know them personally. They are people just like me, wanting to improve their lives. They are people with families. They are people that have tried an endless stream of 'opportunities' JUST so they could have a slim chance at their dream life. Who am I to take that away from them?

But, at night, when I lie down to sleep, I pray for them. Because, I know something they don't. I know that all of THEIR hard work is building up someone else. I did a video once about branding YOU. Making a name for who you are, what you believe in and what you have to offer the world. I don't think but a small handful truly 'grasped' the message. And, that small group was comprised of people that already knew what I was saying and had learned that long ago. They already had established themselves. The other 90%+ of the viewers continue, to this day, to market someone else.

I wish I could share with them what I have learned. I wish that people could just be kind to one another. I wish that, instead of promoting a product/service/team/company/Guru... people would just grasp that no one follows a "no name". People buy the name brand product because it has been brainwashed in to their brain that it works! Most people don't follow the 'underdog', but rather, they seek out the "Guru" and follow them. That's great for the "Guru", but where is the person that did ALL of the hard work to market the "Guru"? They are left out and either give up, or move on to something else, only to repeat the vicious cycle.

It has been a rough road for me this year. I have worked really hard to make a name for myself and every time I am feeling like I am getting somewhere, I find that a door has been slammed shut in my face. But, as the saying goes: "When one door is closed, another one is opened." I believe and have faith that my God will take care of me, and that if I stay strong, and seek out the open door, I will never fail. The only way I could fail is if I give up. I hope that others out there in the business marketplace seek out the open doors that are in front of them. That they never give up and therefore, never accept failure or defeat.

~J~

Monday, June 2, 2008

It's ALL Mine!

What the heck does that mean, you ask?

Well, for about a year, I have had a domain name...MY name... http://www.JoyMarino.com .

And, for MOST of the year, I have been re-directing it to everyone else's sites. I used to have it directed to my MySpace page, but, I would flip-flop with it, never actually 'settling' any one place.

Don't ask me why...ok, go ahead...

Why is that?

Because I am 'wishy-washy'!

I am still so gun-shy of making a name for myself on the Internet. I mean, I am out there. You can find me all over. But, there is something about having a self-promoting site that seems...well, selfish.

I can be selfish, of course! But, I don't wear that 'coat' very well. It's like a wool sweater. It itches me and irritates at me. It doesn't flow well with who I am. I am a cotton t-shirt and denim jeans type of girl...always have been.

Anyway, I am doing my usual "Edith Bunker" here, where I go way off topic.

So, after the disaster with You Tube, I decided not to do videos for awhile. I just don't feel it is worth my time and effort to battle with it anymore. The emotional roller-coaster is why I turned to Internet marketing, and away from leads and sales.

So, I went to a free website that I had set up a while ago and got to work. I started a page that is about ME. WHOA! It's not a sales page or a splash page. It doesn't tell my whole story, but starts at where I am now, in my life.

I took that year old domain URL and pointed it to my web page. I added a picture my husband took in Tennessee last year (it is an awesome picture) and put it on there. I threw in a quick, "contact me" sentence and was DONE.

So, now, I am just going to market ME. I have a lot to offer people and after doing some studying, I have found my niche. Which was in the back of my mind as I created my website. I want to reach people very much like me.

I have spent most of my life trying to please ALL of the people ALL of the time. I think that is where most of my "failure" stems from. But, in reality, as I have said before, if I learn something from past experience, it can never truly be a failure. I need to attract more people like me, and then let it spiderweb from there.

So, http://www.JoyMarino.com is out there and LIVE to attract other stay at home moms, who have talents and gifts lying dormant, who want to have more in this life and GIVE more to their children then they can now, or then they ever had themselves.

With billions of people on the planet, I KNOW there are many other moms out there...

JUST LIKE ME.

Moms that have so much to offer the world...if only someone would be honest, ethical and morally responsible to show them the way. I found that, and now I am offering that back to the world.

Thanks for reading.

Blessings,

Joy

Another One Bites The Dust (YouTube)

So, it is Sunday evening and I am working on learning some new marketing techniques. I sit back and read some very good material about marketing with videos. As always, I open another tab on my Internet browser so I can log in to my account. I pause, before typing in my password.

"Ah, yes, have to remember I changed it after having my MySpace page deleted," I thought to myself.

I am so used to using a similar password for most of my marketing sites, that I had almost typed the old one in. But, I remembered and did my thing, clicked 'login' and waited.

"WTH?!?!?" To put it lightly, that's what came out of my mouth.

My account has been 'temporarily (permanently, in truth) suspended.'

This is the second time since February that my YouTube account has been deleted. Again, with no warning or explanation as to the reason why.

I go to the Help section in search of some clue as to "WHY?" But, of course...NADA. Some generic FAQ answer that really didn't help me at all.

This comes on the cusp of having my MySpace page removed last week, and my business opt-ins (leads) slow to barely any at all.

Now, I can take this chain of events a few different angles.

1) Someone is trying to snuff out the 'competition'. Give me a break. I'm a stay at home mom!
2) Someone just has it "in" for me. Can't figure out why.
3) Bad luck (or something like that). I mean, come on----some of the videos on YT are far worse and less entertaining,some are downright rude and inappropriate.
4) An opportunity to move away from what I was doing; move towards what I am supposed to be doing.

Now, since I put it last, you can probably guess, that's where I am pointing my mindset. Regardless of "WHY", the bottom line is this: it happened, get over it, move on!

So, now the dilemma is truly in what direction do I steer this vehicle? I know that videos and social networking can really work well to leverage your time and efforts. But, what am I supposed to be doing and WHERE should I be doing it?

I hope and pray that some direction or insight comes to me very soon, because I don't think my business will grow much if I don't get moving forward. Thankfully, I didn't have all of my (marketing) eggs in one basket, and therefore, I have other avenues to pursue.

Anyway, thanks for reading! I will update as I can. Hopefully, my blog is safe. ;o)

Blessings to you!

~Joy~

Wednesday, May 28, 2008

Average Jane Biz *Review* EZ20Now

Now, I want to preface this blog by saying that I am NOT jumping programs and I AM fully devoted to the Free Online Cash System. I feel that it is necessary to disclose that information, in the event anyone mistakes this blog for something other than it is.

With that being said, I am happy to share with you the popular "EZ20Now" business opportunity that you may have noticed marketed online lately. My husband and I were able to invest $20 in to this business and give it a test drive. We wanted to see if it was a genuine system, or just another "bait and switch." We went through a friend that was having success in the EZ20Now business and copied what he did.

Well, neither my husband and I are webmasters, or professional website builders. We are handy with HTML and website coding. HOWEVER, we DID struggle with getting the coding squared away to get the site up and running. It took some time and fooling around to get it right, but after all was said and done, it was up and running.

The next step was to market the website. We added it to every resource the EZ20Now founders make available. Now, keeping in mind that it is the SAME resource all of the other EZ20Now owners were using, we also tried to 'think outside of the box' and find other avenues to market, such as forums, videos, etc. We used a tracking URL to see how much traffic we were actually generating and be able to target the marketing techniques that worked best.

The unfortunate part for us was that we had no lead capture page. You can call it a splash page, landing page, etc. Basically, that simple page you go to and enter your contact information. Because of that, the hundreds of visitors that did not purchase the program are forever lost to us. Which is a shame, because maybe the FreeOnlineCashSystem would have better suited them. All of the visitors saw the same marketing page as all of the EZ20Now owners have. Nothing personal, intimate, relational to get them interested in us as business owners and human beings.

We tried to create a capture page and yet, we struggled again, trying to get the HTML code to work with the existing code for the website. Having some experience in marketing, we opted to create another way for visitors to get to know us and request information. This still did not yield the results that we had hoped for. Especially, with all of the time we put into marketing it. Even with one sale, if we put in more than 20 hours per sale, we were earning $1 an hour and that was insane.

Yet, despite the tone of the last few sentences, we DID make one sale. We had 100% ROI (return on investment) and so from this point on, anything else is profit. We left our website in rotation of various traffic exchanges, in the event the timing is right for someone else. But, we have had our experience and are satisfied with breaking even.

The one sale we made was to a gentleman who was quite savvy with HTML and I believe he had his website up within an hour. This is not the average consumer though. Now, if a person decided to utilize the third party hosting company that EZ20Now recommends, they will see their site in a couple of days, but with far less stress than we had. They can read the e-books and other benefits offered in the back office, and get familiar with the product, while they wait.

It is a viable business with a product that is worth the price tag, and bonuses beyond that. The creators are consistently working to improve the benefits for all EZ20Now owners. For us, it was a lot of work to get the website up and running and the alternative was extra money spent on a hosting company to do the work on our behalf.

We give the EZ20Now system 4 out of 5 stars.

Joy Marino
aka
Average "Jane"

Average "Jane" Biz *Review* Free Online Cash System

In the pursuit of researching businesses to supplement our family income, I decided to do some case studies on business that I see online. These business opportunities lead the viewer to believe that the opportunity is free and that you can make hundreds or thousands of dollars "overnight". Of course, not everything is what it seems.


Our first case study is about a little-known system that was launched on December 15, 2007. It is called the Free Online Cash System. This particular business was created to enable people to pay a low cost to get started and yield large results.


After some 'growing pains', the founders, Jah Kafele and Keith Cameron, stumbled upon a way to introduce the business to any individual, anywhere in the world, with no out of pocket cost to that person. The Free Online Cash System went through a metamorphosis and became what is is today.


My personal experience with The Free Online Cash System is a positive one. I found the system in late January of 2008, shortly after the memberships started to increase, due to the magnetiscm of the program itself. I was skeptical that there was truly NO out of pocket cost and was determined to wait and see.

Now, because it worked out so well for me, and many people I introduced to the system, it has become my primary business. But, setting aside my respect and adoration for the Free Online Cash System, its Founders and the Community of Members, I will say that there is a bit of work involved.

In order to join the Free Online Cash System with NO out of pocket cost, a person must complete 2 "Phases". These phases are a bit tedious and you must be very careful to read the terms and conditions of the third-party resources. This is not a problem for most, but for some it can be too much to deal with.

In response to the concerns of the guests that wanted to become members, the Free Online Cash System Founders decided to create a way for people to join without completing all of the "Phases". This, though, requires a payment to be made in lieu of the advertised NO out of pocket.

Members have come through the 'doors' and started to generate free cash, as they call it, for themselves in both ways, with or without paying anything. The option is left open to the guests as to what they want to do. But, now at least, people have the option.

In addition, the training and support were like nothing I had ever experienced. My own sponsor was available via email, phone or instant messenger any time that I had questions. If he was not able to address my questions, or was unavailable, I could freely contact the Founders for answers or suggestions.

Likewise, the training is specifically designed to help the newbie get going, as well as provide resources for the advanced marketer, again, with NO out of pocket cost. They hold two calls for training per week, besides a regularly updated training page. They open up the training calls for Q&A before getting in to the content of the call. And last, but not least, the members that come in to the Community, bring with them various levels of experience in various types of marketing, and share them with other members of the community.

In summary, after 4 months being involved with the Free Online Cash System, I can comfortably state that it is a true opportunity for anyone that wants to get started in an online business with NO out of pocket cost. I have personally recognized the Founders and the majority of the Member Community to be helpful, supportive and available. I have not been 'hit' with any hidden fees, charges or upgrade requirements, as there are none.

I give the Free Online Cash System 5 out of 5 stars!

Joy Marino aka Average "Jane"

Tuesday, May 20, 2008

Marketing Tip: Brand YOU.

Branding You


When you think of Tiger Woods, Michael Jordan, Oprah Winfrey, Rachel Ray what comes to mind? Each of these people have made a name for themselves within their respective profession. They each have branded themselves as an experienced professional. When they move on to promoting a product, people will buy because they respect and admire that person.

When you go about building your business, do you brand XYZ company? Do you promote ABC Team? Do you brand your mentor, or the CEO of your company? For so many years, building a business seemed to hinge on the credibility of a company or it’s highest paid producers. And, if for someone reason that Company or CEO took a fall, it caused a tremendous ripple effect, devastating everyone involved. That is one of the key reasons NOT to build your business---traditional or home-based---on the credibility of others.

This is not to say that you shouldn’t “piggy-back” on someone else’s credibility. Nor, should you neglect to mention a company’s success or good standing with the BBB. More so, the point is to build YOUR credibility with people that are looking at what you have to offer them. Your success does not lie in XYZ Company, ABC Team or John D. CEO. Your success lies within your OWN efforts and hard work.

To illustrate, let me give you an example that I was once presented with, when first learning this important concept---branding YOU. Let’s say you want to open a McDonald’s restaurant. You get everything set up and then you open the doors. Now, you will get some people that stop by out of curiosity and some by chance. But, that is not going to pay back all of the loans you initiated to open your business. You will need customers. And, you want happy customers. WHY? Well, people have the money, first of all. Second, people who are happy will come back. And, people who are happy tend to TELL OTHERS. Likewise, so do unhappy customers. So, you want to do your best to make sure the majority are happy, satisfied customers that come back, and refer the people they know.

The moral of the story here is that it is not enough to open the doors. It is not enough to have a brand name for your business. It is not enough that the franchise you bought has established itself as profitable. People that walk through YOUR doors need to be serviced satisfactorily by YOU. When they walk out of the doors, they can either be happy that you run the establishment OR they can choose another McDonald’s to eat at next time. Even if the Corporation starts to see a decrease in sales, you will not be affected directly, because you have established your business as one that cares about it’s customers and is aiming to please others. This will stand the test of time and can apply to any business, in any industry.

Sunday, May 18, 2008

I used some 'flashy' types of images for this video,

but I think that you get what I am showing here.

I personally don't need or desire a Ferrari, a mansion

or piles of cash.

Me, I would like a custom-built home, from a drawing

(a vision) I created. I would like to have our cars PAID

off. I would like to visit Bora Bora, that is true. I would

also like to have enough cash flow to pay off all of our

debts, new clothes for everyone and college funds for

each of our (collective) 7 children.

Hope that you enjoy the short video.

YouTube Tip [Free Online Cash System]

I thought it might be nice to occasionally share a tip or hint that I have learned over the last year with Web 2.0 Marketing. It is vital that people succeed, in my opinion. You don't have to join me in my endeavors, but you do need that success for whatever business you are in.

So, I want to share with you a You Tube trick that I learned. Now, for some, it is 'elementary' or 'common sense'. However, I have seen a great deal of video marketers out there NOT using this fundamental tip.

When you are creating your description for your video, there is ONE thing that will make a huge difference as to whether or not people get to your site from your video. But, before I tell you that, you need to understand the mindset of most people watching your video(s).

See, they go searching for a solution to a problem. Maybe they start at Google, maybe they start on You Tube. Either way, they enter a phrase in to the "search" box and expect to receive and INSTANT answer to their problem. They find YOUR video and watch it. They are drawn to your magnetism and charisma. They want to know MORE and they want to know it NOW.

You have got them on the hook! BUT... when you reel them in, there's nothing on the end of the line.

What happened?

Well, in a nutshell... they got 'lost.' You see, they wrote down the web address incorrectly. Or, they went to your profile to grab the link and got sidetracked with the other videos floating around.

You ask yourself, "HOW?" "WHY?"

Here's the "TIP" for this: When you are putting the information in the description section, you MUST make your website FIRST. You do that already, you say? I know, but can a viewer CLICK ON IT?!? Many, many marketers don't know how to do that.

All you do is type this in front of your website (and I suggest you go back and edit ALL of your videos NOW):

"HTTP://" Of course, you do not include the quotation ("") marks.

Voila!

Will you be an overnight success? I don't know. Your video says a lot about YOU and perhaps they will or will not join. But, at least you have given the viewer DIRECTION and an action step to take. From there, it's up to the viewer what they decide to do.

But, at least you will not lose prospects because of this missing info. AND... it will help the search engine sites spiderweb your videos AND your website. Or, at least that is MY understanding of it. Either way, IT WORKS, and you should see more opt-ins to your website.

So, there's my TIP for TODAY. I hope that you found it useful and I wish you success in ALL of YOUR endeavors.

Thursday, May 15, 2008

Research- Ways to earn $5 a day/$100 a month

I have to confess, I enjoy doing research. I truly love to be a detective and seek out information and answers. If I am able to empower, inspire or enlighten another...well, that just makes me giddy! LOL

So, anyway, most of my family and friends know this about me. My business partners and associates have come to find this out as well. I think that they realize it's easier to say, "hey can you look up this?" to me, knowing I enjoy it; rather than taking time to find it themselves. And, I don't blame that. I have regular resources that I use to find out specific information. I go to one source for movie/television information; I go to another source for music, yet another for literature and yet another for bible scripture.

I think my favorite thing about research now is the internet though. It is so much quicker to find a wealth of information on any given topic, when you can just type some keywords in a box and click "GO". Not too mention finding images, sounds and of course, other people's feedback, opinions, experiences, etc.

Now, some business associates have asked a select few to do some research. Well, I have to say I love a challenge and took right to it. As I gave my input and information, I would get their feedback and could then scope in for a better search. However, I think I have bitten off more than I can chew, so to speak. There are so many opportunites out there. There are so many claims for money. It is very time consuming to read the small print and Term & Conditions on so many of the 'opportunities' out there. And, in many cases, I have already submitted some of my information to them just to get in the door.

I decided to use one of my favorite forums, MyLot, and ask the members there. How can I make $5 a day, 5 days a week, 4 weeks per month (to generate $100 monthly), with only an hour a day of work and not needing referrals to generate the cash flow. I have to say that I rececived numerous responses right away. This is encouraging for sure. Some seemed a little curious, as to why I would be looking if I already had a successfull business in place. I want to clarify that in this blog.

As I said in the beginning, I enjoy research. When asked directly or indirectly to investigate something, I jump at the chance. My business, Marino Marketing Group, works with a program called the FreeOnlineCashSystem and CashFlowSuccessSystem. I am a VIP member of the program and was one of a select few enlisted to do some research. As a company, we look for ways to continually improve and upgrade our current program. In doing so, we are creating an in-house type of program that will work well for ALL of our members. But, to make sure that everyone can participate, we want to be sure to offer alternative ways to do so. That being the case, we need to find a few legitimate programs that can enable a person to generate $100 a month in cash flow, with a small amount of hard work and without relying on recruiting referrals. The programs we wish to use must be stand-alone, in that a person is directly responsible for generating the cash flow themselves.

So, that is the heart of this post. I have explained what I am doing and why I am doing it. I look forward to comments from others that can help me find some programs to 'test-drive' and share with the founders of the FreeOnlineCashSystem and CashFlowSuccessSystem. Thank you for reading this blog and in advance, I thank you for sharing your information with me.

Tuesday, May 13, 2008

The Spiderweb Marketing System

This is a new system to me. I am excited to see what will come of it. I have heard some great things and anticipate that the Spiderweb Marketing System will compliment my primary business, FreeOnlineCashSystem.

Thursday, May 8, 2008

What will the Tax Rebate Stimulus do for you?

I have to share that I am a stay at home wife and mom of 5. We are a lower, middle-class family. We have money coming in, but honestly, it’s not enough right now to cover ALL of our expenses. We aren’t alone in this plight.

So, as they say ‘like attracts like’ and many of my friends, family and associates just happen to be in similar financial situations. These days, with gass prices, grocery prices increasing and lay-offs happening all over the country; it is no surprise that more and more people are looking to generate additional income from home, take on a second job or sell their home. In my non-political opinion, the country is hurting big time.

Now, I am not in to learning the logistics of the Tax Rebate Stimulus, but I do hear the average person’s concerns. Many people would love to shop for something that is normally considered a luxury. However, most people I have talked to, are looking at the Tax rebate as a way to keep their home, pay off debt or purchase gas for their automobiles. This is a shame, because I do not believe the rebates will be used in the way that they were intended.

In fact, our family will be doing the same as many Americans out there; paying off debts, stocking up on groceries and filling up the tanks on our cars. As much as we’d LOVE to splurge, we are so far behind the 8-ball, that such luxuries are not in the cards, as they say.

Thankfully, I have a home-based business that allows us to save on gas and expenses. It brings in a nice supplemental income right now. However, we have yet to reach the full-time income that we desire and as such, many things go unpaid. Things are tough for most Americans these days, including business owners. My hope and prayer is that not only my own family is able to recover, but that each every person I know can as well and in turn, they can reach out to every person they know, and help them as well.

So, it looks like too many of the American people will be just ‘getting by’ with the tax rebates, instead of splurging. What about you?

Thursday, April 24, 2008

Free Cash Recap

Well, I have to confess, I was skeptical. I wasn't sure. I was afraid to cost my family more money, when we were in desperate need of cash. My husband wasn't working, and for the previous 3 years, I had been in the (-) in my MLM. I was spending $130 on a monthly purchase, and $100+ on leads, every single month. My checks were about $100-$130 at most. I will say, I truly love the products, but was ordering more than we were truly consuming on a monthly basis---and we are a family of 7!

Anyway... last August (2007) I went looking for a last 'ditch' attempt to bring leads to my business for free. I learned about the difference between advertising and marketing. I learned to brand ME...not "XYZ" Company. I learned about Social Networking, My Story Marketing, Attraction Marketing and so much more. I have met some amazing people that I will remain friends with FOREVER!

Now, to the present day... in January (2008), I stumbled across a forum post that seemed interesting, intriguing, but a little hard to believe. I contacted the 'postee' and waited. I got an email right back and an invitation to a workshop that night.

For a little while, I began to let doubt creep in. "Oh no, what did I do? What are they going to loop me in to?"

Well, that was all for 'naught' as they say. I was introduced to the FreeOnlineCashSystem. I got started doing the necessary tasks right after that call...January 21st, 2008.

This is how things have worked out, as of the time of this post:

  • February 20th, 2008 payment received $150
  • March 5th, 2008 payment received $450
  • March 20th, 2008 payment received $150
  • March 20th, 2008 second payment received $75
  • March 22nd, 2008 CFSS #1 payment received $150
  • April 2nd, 2008 payment received $150
  • April 4th, 2008 CFSS #1 payment received $150
  • April 10th, 2008 FOCS payment received $150
  • April 23rd, 2008 FOCS payment received $150
  • April 24th, 2008 CFSS#2 payment received $100

Total Payments from Free Online Cash System since Feb. 2008= $1,675

Total "out of pocket" $3.19 *

This system has carried us through a tough time. Provided for food, gas, etc. at a time when there was NO other money coming in.

I cannot say enough about this system. I have been blessed and am very, very grateful.

*A '.info' domain name from GoDaddy.com-optional, but worth it!

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

Apply

The other evening I went to the food store, to pick up a few items we needed. It was late when I got to the checkout. The front end manager wasn’t busy so she came over to bag my groceries. This woman, my husband and I have gotten to know pretty well over the last few years. She has been working at that store for nearly seven years.

As I placed the bags in my cart, our friend turned to me with a glimmer in her eye and said, “Oh I have to tell you, I got the job!” I was puzzled by her statement, since she was ON a job as we stood there. She went on to say that she had applied at a local retail store and got a full time position. She was starting the following Monday.

I was excited for her. After years of working two part-time jobs, she would finally have a full-time job. I said to her how great it was that she could finally leave the evening shift at the food store. Her eyes dropped down and she told me that she couldn’t.
She would be working a full time and part time job. She then quickly explained that she needed it to pay the rent and about 5 or 6 small credit cards.

I tried to be excited for her. I really did. She was as excited as a teenager that passed their exams and got their driver’s license. How could I squash her happiness?
But, I wondered why she wouldn’t seek a higher paying position and work one job instead.

I cautiously worded my question to her. She explained that even though she had almost 30 years experience in retail type environments, that she could never take on an Assistant Store Manager position. It was too much to handle. Even though the thought of working one job and getting paid $15 an hour seemed to be a ‘dream’ for her, she never looked for those types of positions.

Though it was late in the evening, the conversation sat heavy on my heart. When I shared it with my husband, he made one statement that was quite simple, yet so very profound. “You have to apply for it though.”

Yes, our friend could not change her situation unless she sought out a way. If she did not apply for a management position, it would never come her way. I don’t think that she even thought that BIG for herself. After 30 years of working in retail and grocery stores, she was still only offered minimum wage at this new job. That, to me is an insult. But, how can one expect any more, when they don’t go after it?

In our jobs, businesses, relationships, one thing remains true: You MUST apply. You must go after more, seek more, expect more. You cannot expect it to fall in to your lap. It just doesn’t work that way.

What makes someone ‘crazy’ for applying to be a manager in their field? What makes someone ‘foolish’ for wanting to start a home based business? What makes someone ‘insane’ for wanting to get married or have more children?

I guess, it is the same mentality that drove Einstein, Chopin, Mozart, Michelangelo, JFK, Martin Luther King Jr., Mother Teresa, Helen Keller to be ‘crazy’, ‘foolish’ and ‘insane’. They knew they were destined for MORE. They had the burning desire within them to APPLY. They knew that they could make a difference.

What makes it so hard for us to comprehend that some people have bigger dreams and the gumption to go after them? It’s all in your head… and as Henry Ford said: “Whether a man think he can or cannot; either way he is correct.

I wish the best for my friend, I truly do. I cannot give her the dream to go after or the steam to get there. I can only plant the seed. It only need be the size of a mustard seed. I planted the seed that she can do more and I hope and pray that it takes root.

I wish the best for YOU too. I hope and pray that if you needed someone to plant a seed, I have been able to do that for you. We are all destined for MORE. We all have the making of greatness within us.

The question is:

Will you APPLY?

Friday, April 11, 2008

Spring Fling

Spring Fling



When the brisk, dim days of winter give way to the warmth of Spring, we often find ourselves basking in the sun. We begin to shed layers of clothing and don sunglasses and hats. We shake off the dust of hibernation and awaken within.

This is a beautiful time of the year. A time when new leaves are sprouting and sleepy flowers burst through layers of brown brittle foliage. The colors of the rainbow can be seen in everything; from the tiny crawling bug to the great oak.

This is a time of year for renewing ourselves. When we look at our home based business, we tend to find many distractions that will inhibit the growth of our business. The focus must remain on growth.

Although this time of year brings us out of our resting state, we need to remember that we have a business that needs us. There are people out in this world that need what we have to offer. They are looking now, and shouldn't be asked to w ait any longer.

So, as you get out and start gardening or bouncing between outdoor activities, remember your business. Remember that everywhere you go, you have to be ready to share your message with others.

Be sure to carry business cards or flyers with you to the park, gym, beach, etc. If you drive a lot, be sure to have a car magnet to do your advertising for you. You can even purchase pens or sports bottles with your company logo and message on it, for times when you are sitting at the baseball game.

Just remember that as Spring has finally sprung and you find yourself out and about, that your business still needs clients and now there is a chance to reach in new ways. Renew your business with different ways of marketing and advertising. Create momentum as we roll in to summer and keep your business flowing with new clients.

Enjoy your spring!



PS: Another $150 of free cash on April 10th:

Saturday, April 5, 2008

I am so blessed-thank you!

I just want to take a moment to publicly thank my husband and my team members for helping me to build a profitable home based business.



I try my best to thank them as often as I can, directly, but I wanted to share with everyone how much I have been blessed.



My husband, Chris, has been very supportive of my *last* attempt to make money from home. I have tried for years to bring in an additional income to increase the cash flow for our family. We have 4 small children together and 2 step-children. This means a lot of mouths to feed and possibly HUNDREDS of thousands of dollars for education costs. My son is 16, my step-daughter is 15...so college for one or both is not far off.



Our 4 children, together, have to eat (of course), as well as school necessities, clothing, etc. Not to mention extracurricular activities.



Since starting with the FreeOnlineCashSystem and the CashFlowSuccessSystem we have met the most amazing people that have brought a lot to the community. Great personalities; smart and savvy techniques; tips and tricks; previous experience; no experience. This system has proven not only that it works, giving out about $25,000 in just a couple of months; but also that it truly can work for ANYONE.

It has been phenomenal and I am very grateful to the founders, Jah and Keith for putting the system together. I am also grateful to my direct sponsor Oliver, for introducing me to the FOCS and CFSS and helping me out, supporting me and encouraging me.

This system works.

Blessings,

Joy

Payment #2 for CFSS Level#1

Earnings to date:
$1,275.00
Starting January 21st
through
April 5th, 2008

Saturday, March 22, 2008

The *FREE* Cash Continues to Come In









This is showing the 'power' of the FreeOnlineCashSystem. It's not just about having new referrals and earning from their efforts once, but leveraging the free cash into the Cash Flow Success System to continually earn from each individual. And, unlike most businesses, no one has to dip in to their bank account or paycheck to earn with this system.



This is pay proof from the CFSS #1 level. This gentleman, on my team, sent me $150 from his Free Cash payout.





This is a pay out of $75 for one of my overseas team members. While the referral payout is up to $75, that isn't as important, to me, as it ishow much money they can make. They are able to make $150 per U.S/Canada referral. And, we can all flow in to the Cash Flow Success system, where the payments will continue to generate more free cash.






Because I was able to refer 4 new members to the Free Online Cash System in February, I won the contest for most referrals. But, what you don't see is the hard work that my referrals put in, to complete the tasks on time. If it weren't for them, I would not have won.

So, it's still $150 of even more Free Cash.

This system has been such a blessing to my family. In a time of dire need, we have been able to purchase food for our family and handle bills that needed to be paid.

It has been a blessing and I am eternally grateful!

Blessings!

Thursday, March 6, 2008

More *FREE* cash earned this week.

Well, it has been a heck of a week. I have had some great things going on,

learning and sharing with my FOCS team. I was really excited for this Wed.'s payout.

I knew a few of my people were going to get paid, and for me that is really exciting. I get paid too, which is icing on the cake.

I log on to the computer to see if I have emails from my team or a payment email from FOCS. Nothing yet. But, then an associate had emailed me to ask how and why did my YouTube channel get deleted?

WHAT?!?!?!?!?

Well, it was gone. Six months of videos, subscribers, friends, comments, emails..GONE. I was proud of those numbers...and it was all gone.

Anyway, it was a sucker punch, perhaps. Only takes one 'hater' that knows how to work a website to get you booted. Competition? Perhaps. Meanie? Perhaps. I was trying to help others. That happens, I suppose.

Onward and UPward. My team got paid, their people were completing their requirements...and when all is said and done, things are GOOD.

I created a new YouTube channel. I believe in the power of video. But, perhaps it was time to leave the old behind and start anew. It was a godsend, in some ways. At least, I choose to see it that way!

SO, if you'd like to find me, simply type 'truhomebiz' in the search box of YouTube and you will find me.

Oh, and I also got paid a little bit later and another $450 in free cash, using free forms of advertising. It's a blessing and timely, to say the least.


I don't know what this will all mean to you, the reader. All I know is, God is Good...ALL the time. Everything happens for a reason and that's good enough for me. :o)

Have a great weekend!

Blessings,
Joy

Monday, March 3, 2008

Testimonials

"I wanted to share my experience with FOCS. Everyone has told the truth about the business from the first conference call up to now. The main thing that I would like to focus on is the support. I've been involved in a few other programs and I have to say that the support with FOCS has surpassed all of them. I have several different ways to contact people and have always gotten a hold of someone no matter if it was morning or night. I've always had determination but I don't know if I would have finished Phase 2 of the system as soon as I have if it wasn't for my sponsor and Jah himself spurring me on. I think this program is "the truth" and will keep the fast pace that it's on to help alot of people!" Harry B.
"It was serendipity when I came across Joy's ad for the Free Online Cash System. I didn't know at the time how much of an impact that simple mouse click was going to have on my life. But since that fateful snapshot in time, I have been shown a clear path towards being able to soon retire in comfort from my 29 year law enforcement career. The Free Online Cash System has given me renewed hope for my future and for the future of my two grown daughters who also share in the excitement of the Free Online Cash System. I'm excited for myself, of course, but so much moreso for my daughters. Second to the love I give to my children, this is the greatest gift I have given to them." Mark P. USA

Friday, February 22, 2008

Spent $3.19-Earned $150!


Okay, so I was a skeptic.



I wasn't truly sure that you could earn FREE cash online.



I mean, we've all been there. A lot of times FREE means... well, a scam, a hoax, an easy in & then BAM-a thousand bucks you have to pay.



I was pleasantly surprised to be wrong. I did pay $3.19 for a domain name.



I did pay $36.07 for one of the steps. I was completely rebated the $36.07. So, no out of pocket cost.



And, I earned $150!



So what you say?



Well, with my previous Network Marketing company, I earned around $100 a month. I had an organization of 20. Every month I paid $135 or so on a required order.



I bought leads and other business related items.



The $150 I made on 2/20 was for ONE referral! And, I leveraged that into a second cash flow system.



Every referral that completes 2 steps, earns me $150-forever.



Each referral that follows me through the steps after that will generate an additional $150.



And, as a team, we continue to leverage the FREE cash into systems, that when combined could mean $3500 per person.



Those of you that know me, know that I am not about the money. I like it, yup. I need it, yup. But, my heart is to help others. And, knowing how I can help the 'masses' earn their own FREE cash is my reward.



So, anyways, I am very honored and blessed to share this with others. I know some people on line make big money and to them, this is peanuts. But, 97% of online marketers don't make any money---I want to be someone who helps change that---flip it around. There is plenty of money to be made, and I hope and pray that we ALL can start making the money that only 3% does right now.



Blessings!



Joy Marino





TruHomeBiz



Friday, February 15, 2008

My first *FREE* Cash Video

With more to come!

Earn *FREE* Cash BEFORE starting a biz...

You know I have been sitting back watching some of the heaviest hitters in internet marketing and watching them carefully.

I believe that it's NOT what a person says, but what they DO, that is the truth to who they are.

Some of the 'gurus' have gone M.I.A.; others have something NEW this month. Yet others---my kind of people---have ENHANCED what they have been doing.

What I really enjoy is the people that give stuff away. Now, I do NOT mean freebie *junk*. I mean, those out there that have something of value and spread it like wildfire to the hungry (in need) marketers and business owners out there.

Those people are rewarded because their heart was to help those in need. Those people are blessed because they unselfishly blessed others.Those people are like me.
The problem for me is that I give stuff away but never make any money. I gave too much away and it benefited everyone.

Don't get me wrong, I love giving stuff away, it comes natural to me. I am blessed knowing that I have blessed others. Problem is, that alone won't pay the bills and that can make life hard.

When I stumbled onto a system that allows me to help people make money for free, I thought to myself: "This is PERFECT for me!" I know SO many people that want to make good money working from home, but just could NOT afford to get it going.

I have met a lot of people lately that are truly benefitting from this system. They see the bigger picture. I have even had people ask me to join so that they could help their contacts, who can't afford the 'big ticket' programs, earn money easily from the comfort of their home.

How did I meet these people? The same way I have been meeting them for months. YouTube, MySpace, Yuwie, and free ads on the internet.

I don't spend a dime on advertising. I teach people to earn money BEFORE spending any.I help them to leverage that money to join bigger programs with higher pay-outs---when they can afford it.

It has been such a blessing and I am very grateful. I have found my 'home' here in the Internet Marketing world.

SO why this long story? Because whether you are making money online or not, I want to be able to share with you a way to make money without spending money. And, you know... MOST people would like to learn that.

Maybe you are financially "set" and a $997 or $3500 program is NO BIGGIE for YOU...but what about the dozens of people you meet, that can NOT afford it? Doesn't your heart ache to help them too?

"If I could show you a way to earn $150 over and over again without spending any of your own money, would it be worth 45 minutes of your time?"

That one question has brought hundreds to our calls over the last few weeks. Is it for everyone....honestly, NO. But for almost 100 people in just the last 2 months, it has been an answer to years of struggle and frustration.

So, anyway... yes I have been called Edith Bunker by hubby more than once...*LOL*...my point is....

I can help you, help people to make money, WITHOUT spending their paychecks, savings, borrowing from friends and family or running up their credit cards.

Let's work together to STOP debt, STOP MLM burn-out, STOP home based business casualties.

Blessings,
Joy Marino
Coach/Mentor/Friend
http://www.TruHomeBiz.info
(206)350-6151
TruHomeBiz@gmail.com