Today is the third part in a series of my take-aways from the NAMS affiliate marketing seminar of a couple of weeks ago. With the program lasting more than three full days (and I do mean full), I can only give you snippets here.
Today’s take-away is to participate in a mentoring program of some sort. Your mentoring might take different forms, but the point is to follow the guidance of an expert in the field. These are some of the ways you might choose to learn the art and science of affiliate marketing:
- Study a multi-part course that takes you from newbie to pro;
- Sign up for one-on-one formal mentoring on a weekly or monthly schedule, or the same type of program in a group format;
- Participate in a discussion forum, much like the Warrior Forum, or Lynn Terry’s self-starters weekly tips forum
Any of the above mentoring choices might include phone calls, teleseminars, and webinars. You might also participate in conferences as an integral part of a program. Forums for members of the various groups are not unusual. The choices are many so choose wisely. Just make sure you do.
Although I would always recommend reading books within your niche or about your business, if you choose to only read books, your reading may be a potpourri of different business philosophies, overwhelming you with the vast number of avenues presented to reach your ultimate goal.
You really need to choose one path and follow that and that’s why I believe in the importance of mentoring.
The NAMS4 conference is certainly a great place to start if you’re not sure quite which way to turn.
I highly recommend the conference for both newbies looking to get their feet quite wet, and veterans looking to glean golden nuggets from the experts. While NAMS3 is now but a memory, NAMS4 is on the horizon (August 2010) and filling up quickly.
By all means check out the information at the site and register. If you have anything to learn about affiliate marketing, this is the place to do just that. Learn. Network. Explore your options. And even have a whole lot of fun. Meeting others and making new friends is just a huge, added plus.
Click here to learn more about the upcoming NAMS4 conference and why you need to be there.
I hope to see you there in a few short months!