Summary: Willie Crawford has been in the Internet marketing game for a long time, yet he still managed to have an entire career in the air force before becoming a devoted online marketer. Willie and I recorded this interview on Skype and I wanted to learn more about his history online, since he is widely regarded as one of the earlier "gurus". I was also curious about what Willie's first foray into online business was, as most people don't start out selling how to make money products. Willie is no different - his first big success was a recipes email newsletter and a cook book he sold (a six figure business), which began after he started sharing recipes from his family farm. From there Willie went on to become a seminar speaker, created a continuity income stream by private labeling the 1ShoppingCart system (his is called ProfitAutomation.com) and today runs a community of people who service all kinds of markets in his Internet Marketing Inner Circle. Willie ends the interview with two powerful tips - how any person can start a business today providing basic Internet marketing services and training to local offline small businesses, and how to leverage forums to find opportunities. Show Notes Willie's early life living on a family farm and then joining the air force His first Internet business project - a dating affiliate program Willie learns about niche marketing by reading email newsletters while flying in the air force Family food leads to Willie's first successful email list and product - a cook book The next step - Willie becomes a speaker at Internet marketing seminars Willie reveals the secret to success - good copywriting Taking the next step, Willie decides to create his own residual income product How to become an expert - run your own seminars like Willie How the Warrior Forum led to a business opportunity Today Willie focuses on offline businesses and helps them market online Why do some people succeed online and others fail Willie's current community - The Internet Marketing Inner Circle How to leverage forums to find business opportunities [ Download MP3 | iTunes | Soundcloud ]
