Hi John,

I’m glad you wrote that post. You know for me working a regular job and staying up all night till the wee hours of the morning working on my blog and learning everything I can from your Partnership coaching program and everything else that comes with it. It’s very easy to forget what the really important things are. And that’s why I’m glad I chose you as my personal coach because I know you will keep my going in the right direction.

Thanks for a great post

Bart Nash
http://bartnash.com

Hey John,
Another great post, thank you very much. I’m beginning to understand how important forming these sorts of relationships are. It’s very difficult when you’re just starting out as I am, but I think if you approach it from an attitude of offering to help someone without expecting anything in return you’ll have a much better chance at developing these all-important relationships.
Thanks again, this was a great read.
Ted

John,
Thanks for your connecting post. From the very first time I heard an audio of you I felt assured of your loyalty to your jv connections. I have repeatedly found this connectedness when taking part in your webinars and during “skype sessions” with you, and even down to your follow thru with your email support. I am soon to be launching my first product with you and the Partnership To Success community called “Easy Big Income From Stocks”. I am hoping big time for a successful launch and the support from our Partnership crew, just as I will help any one else with their own product launches.
Thanks John and to all supporting members,
Paul E Steinberg

Hi John,
Thanks for inviting me over to your blog once again And it was well worth coming and reading your great post .The content was of great value as usual.

Regards
Zora Blume

Hi John,
As usual another great post. I have to admit that networking has never been my strong point, but I am trying to make a connection to more people all the time.
Since I bought some of your products I have watched in awe as I see you do exactly what you are talking about.
The synergy between you and Omar, Dave, Micheal Cheney etc is a study in the mindset that we need to be developing if we are going to emulate your success.
Your products are great, the products you promote are usually top notch and the bonuses you all offer really does give us the chance to connect with you all as well.
I hope in the future that I can at least work my way up to your category 2, perhaps even Cat 1.

Cheers

Nick Barton

The first thing i thought of as my most important asset was my brain and the ability to learn.

I do have to agree that having a lot of good connections will greatly increase our earning potential. As we say here in Thailand it isn’t only what you know it is who you know that can make the difference.

Time for me to start building more internet marketing connections.

Hi John,

This is so, so true my friend, As with anything in life: We get back what we put in… True relationships are always 2 way and ongoing as per our sense of values.
And you are a great example of that, all great leaders are!

Thanks for always providing valuable content.

JF

You may be the best thing that could happen to me——-but i am worn out nearly from trying things. i am at this time looking at getting a quick web presence via niche done for you type thing this thru a marketer with a good rep (like your self :)——– who knows what to think when your a green hopper!

Hi John,

Such sound advice and as one of your students, advice you so readily give within your programs and on your trainings.

Having built a network marketing business which works in exactly the same way, helping others and relationship building is so important.

Many thanks,

Steve

G’day John, you’re dead right … the same applies in the online world as does in the offline business world. Having been self-employed for 23 years (the past 11 being from a home office), I can vouch for developing relationships that involve trust, reciprocity, sharing of knowledge, and mutual respect. If any of these fragment then the relationship is on a quick slide to oblivion.

In terms of an online biz, I’ve written in my book “Home Business In New Times” a bit about leveraging assets and time in developing an online presence. It’s not the full story of course, but is an important component in creating connections not only in local communities but also in communities (e.g. niche communities) that many only have a faint notion about.
It takes time to build trust, it takes time to build relationships, but these two factors are so imperative to create a solid online business. Bonded networks if you like.

All the best

Des

Hi John,

It is always a pleasure reading your insightful posts. I am about to complete my product as a student from your 1MMM program and your blog posts have been a great aid to me. I now gather how powerful JVs are and how to grow and maintain them. Thank you once again and as you promised your 1MMM students, we are sure of your partnership as we aspire to grow into the class of renown Imers. Please allow my backlink if it pleases you.

Regards
Michael K Joz
www-michael-joz-blog.com
Michael K Joz

Hi John,

Yes making a network of connections and building a relationship with them will go a long way.

Many people don’t do this, and even more don’t even know about it.

Leveraging partners marketing can give a boost in your progress, and a huge asset to your business.

Matt Morgan

hi john i loved your post.

yes i think JV partners are crucial to an internet business.I try and stay in contact at least once a week and offer value to them and help them in any way i can.Especially when it comes to product launches.I also think my list is one of the most valuable assets in my business too.

great post john

thanks

Mark

Hey John!

This is absolutely spot on. I’ve built a seven figure company and 95% of my traffic still comes from affiliates and JV partners, such as yourself.

I’m pleased to put myself (I think) into Group #2. I think I’ve promoted pretty much everything you’ve released and you’ve promoted a lot of my stuff too.

I think this is one of the main reasons that people fail to drive traffic and really make it online. They just don’t have the reputation or the connections they need.

One of the great reasons to head out to as many live events as you can! You never know who you could be sat next to!

Hope you’re well, dude.
Marc

I started building connections even before social media sites became popular. I would collect visiting cards of almost everyone I met and store their contact details on my outlook. Today I have a huge database that I use to market my website.

The real challenge though is to update contact details as people change telephone numbers, jobs or even die:(

John, this is true in so many business endeavors — like the saying goes, “it’s who you know” that can make a difference. I’m in a Yahoo group of self-publishers who give great support to each other. Without them I would feel much more lost than I already am

And as my business grows I hope to be able to help other small businesses more, too.

I fully agree that a list is truly an asset when you connect to people and can show them you care. That is why I would like to succeed in internet marketing- to help others succeed.

Hi John,

I am not as long around in the IM scene as you are, but I think you’re right when you tell me it’s important to have the right connections.

In Germany we have a phrase where these connections are named the important “Vitamin B” where B stands for “Beziehung” which is the german word for relationship

If you have the right kind of relationships and if you have enough of them you will have it easier to succeed in your business.

best regards
Phil

Your article makes great sense It is great to offer supoport when possible to those who help you wherever possible You cannot really expect help if you do not answer emails etc

yep, you are right about the relationships with the other marketers especially on the sales of the products. Here in Malaysia, I noticed the local IMs here are a tight bunch and support each during each other’s product launches.

Very interesting post, at the moment I only have people whom I know in the warrior forum and Facebook groups and I do hope that this changes over time. I have taken your advice John and offered value both in the warrior forum when I can and in your Facebook groups giving away a free ping list. It actually feels good when you do something for somebody and take nothing in return only know the fact that someone is better off than they were before you helped them.
I am definitely been more sociable, instead of spending hours blog hopping and looking through Facebook, now I am trying my best to help people that have faced the same problems I have faced.
In saying that I am not afraid to ask questions either as it also shows that one cant be good at everything and for me that is very true but I am concentration on the things I exel in, I hope.

Agree with your choices , the list would also be in my top 5 , I suppose without Internet connection and a laptop it would prove redundant .
Building foundations would be top for me , wheter that’s a list or a relationship a solid foundation and focus rank high for me.

Hi John,

I find it fascinating of people to ask for help but get lost when it’s time to reciprocate. Are they just stupid or what? I’ve got similar types of people in my day job always wanting me to work for them but never seem to return the favor.

Good info John,
Thanks,
Guy

Great stuff john,and so true,credibility amongst yourself and others is the main thing as well as i scratch your back you scratch mine,that is how this stuff works really,you want something be prepared to give something back.

Solid advice for anyone who is starting out. It can be over- whelming to try to do everything by yourself. I agree with you that the key to success is to focus on building relationships and offering help to others. In turn will help you.
Thanks John

Regards

Chris