It’s great to find your own inspiration and way of doing things. But I’ve found over and over again that the fastest shortcut to success is studying those who’ve come before you. There’s no need to reinvent the wheel. You can learn so much from those who are doing and earning what you want to do and earn.
In this case, let’s talk about what sets successful marketers apart from those who are less successful. These are people who seem to be able to make incredible sales even though they don’t necessarily work any harder. We all have 24 hours in the day, so why are some people wildly successful while others are only mildly so? It’s a mystery that you’re going to solve for yourself.
It’s important to start being mindful of the habits of those you admire. Buy their products, subscribe to their newsletters, pay attention to what they do and when they do it, and you’ll be able to emulate it yourself. You have your own style, of course, but you won’t be starting from scratch.
Be More Mindful Of Your Business
The first quality most successful marketers share is that they’re very mindful of their time. They don’t allow themselves to waste time or energy. If something is not high-value in their business, they don’t do it. Or, they hire or assign the task out to someone else. They know their time is valuable… do you?
The most successful marketers are also very mindful of the trends. They know what people want and they know what works. They know how to tap into people’s inner desires and present them with exactly what they want or need. They are the first to take advantage of trends and constantly set themselves apart in the marketplace because they understand that money loves speed. They don’t hesitate and they don’t wait.
Successful People Aren’t Wasteful
It’s amazing to see how wasteful we can all be of even our most valuable content and other assets. How many times have you written an article, sent an email to your list, or started writing an eBook that’s only now half finished? We do what we have to do and sometimes not much more.
But the world’s most successful marketers never waste their assets. They repurpose content and use their other assets in the best possible way.
Remember the 4X method we discussed? If they don’t use that exact strategy, they use something similar, even if they don’t realize it. They’re interested in earning as much as possible, and getting as much exposure as possible, from absolutely everything they do.
You have so much going for you right now. You have content out there, you own products, you network with important people, and you’ve really started out the right way in building your business. But it’s time to do it better.
Remember that I don’t expect you to work harder. I do expect you to go through the assets you do have and think like a very successful marketer would think. Are you doing enough with what you have?
Get Your Priorities Straight
Sometimes, it’s a matter of time and priorities. I have a ton of assets sitting on my hard drive, an untold amount of content, and so many other things I’ve worked very hard to accumulate over the years. Am I using everything to the fullest? No, I’m not.
But I regularly take stock of what I have and find new ways to breathe life into my most valuable assets. I try to emulate what the most successful marketers do. I try to squeeze every drop of value and income out of everything I do.
My time is very valuable and the things I create are very valuable. There are simple ways to earn more income out of everything I do, which is why I do it. I practice what I preach.
Don’t Be Afraid To Earn
This brings me to the next point– some reading this are afraid to earn. You may subconsciously be afraid to become successful and rock the boat. This is something we’re not always aware of even though it’s incredibly common.
You feel like there’s something wrong with you. You think there’s something inherently better about people who are already successful. This fear of success can really hold you back… And it does set you apart from those who are successful because they don’t have that problem.
High earning, successful marketers trust and believe that they deserve to earn the income they earn. You deserve it too. Tweak your mindset and push forward with everything you do, taking what’s yours. You’re providing a ton of value so it’s only fair that you’re compensated for it.
It’s time to stop hiding in the shadows. You might feel content with the way things are right now… Or at least you’ve tricked yourself into thinking you’re content.
In reality, you’re reading this for a reason. You’re reading this because you want more. You want to know what simple things you can do to enhance your marketing so you can earn much more in less time. Get in the right mindset and it will happen for you.
Ditch the Idea of “The Perfect Time”
The most successful marketers also know that it’s never the perfect time to get things done. So many people I talk to mention that they’re waiting for the “right” time to get their new product out. They’re waiting for the “right” time to launch their new business. The time will never be perfect.
If you’ve been sitting on something for a while, just get it done. It will not be perfect, but at least it will be out there. It will be helping people and you’ll feel better having done it. Perfection is in the eye of the beholder anyway… don’t chase it. Just make sure you’re providing value.
You can always tweak and change things over time. You’re going to learn so much more by doing and implementing than you ever will by worrying that something is imperfect. Implement and take fast action with everything you do.
You have a lot going for you, which puts you in league with the world’s most successful marketers. Now you just have to start thinking like one.
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