Work at Home Truths

Tiffany also goes into depth from her own reason for wanting to work at home to successful steps necessary for you to get where she and others are today.  She makes it plain that the steps are not easy — you will not be able to just up and quit you “j-o-b” but it is possible!

Tiffany says, you must “Get Your Mind in Order” and make sure that you have the mindset to operate your own business so you can begin “Going out for what you want”.  She also addresses the many concerns that one would have when considering starting up their own internet marketing business.

Is Tiffany telling the truth?  You bet she is and helps others realize it as well.

Tiffany recently agreed to answer a few questions about her book, Work at Home Truths.  I encourage you to take notes and then grab the book yourself.  She’s one smart cookie

Question: Tiffany, do you think people really have the backbone in today’s economy to give their boss a pink slip?

Answer: Maybe not – and that might be wise in some instances. I wouldn’t advise anyone with no experience right this second to walk away from a secure paycheck. I would advise them to start working on their online business in their spare time and get money coming in before they quit.

Question: What is the best way that you have overcome self-doubt?

Answer: All I can do is take action. There have been a million instances when I was scared and didn’t believe in myself, but I put myself out there and adopt the attitude of, “Well if I mess up, I’ll do it differently next time.” Take for instance phone interviews – sounds like nothing to many people. But to me, being put on the spot live with a host caller and then his listeners was terrifying. But once I actually did it, trembling hands and all, I found it fun and accepted many more interviews after that.

Question: You mentioned Elance.com in your eBook, do you feel there needs to be caution taken with these sites concerning scams? What do you feel sets this site apart from others?

Answer: When I first found Elance.com, it was through a link named “services” on eBay. I had no clue what it was but I saw in the message boards that others were indeed making money, so I joined. It’s legitimate – I can vouch for that. I was only scammed once – for a $100 project early on and I scared the guy into making payment by telling him I was reporting him to the FBI’s Internet Fraud Complain Center (it’s real). I think you have to watch who you work with just as much as marketers have to watch who they hire. At Elance, buyers get feedback too (or they used to – not sure if they still do).

Question: Where do you launch your “Ghostwriting specials”, who do you hire for these positions?

Answer: My ghostwriting specials are for people hiring me. I don’t have a team of writers.  I launch them on my own site and I’ll usually list it in the WSO section of the Warrior Forum – go where marketers are.

Question: In your eBook you mention that sometimes you get “stressed out”.  Many believe that once you begin your own home business that there are no stresses.  What are some of the stresses that you have experienced?

Answer: I get stressed because there can be peaks and valleys with income. Some months you might make $5,000 and some you might make $20,000. It depends on what projects you’re working on at the time. It can be stressful working on a long project because I know it’ll have a payoff, but it might be weeks away. Other people have other stress, like who they’re partnered with, skills they lack, etc.

Question: In the eBook it is mentioned “you’ll want a safety net to fall back on”.  Mr. Delatorro L McNeal refers to this same issue in his book “Caught Between A Dream and A Job” as a bridge between your JOB and your dream. How do you balance your J-O-B, family, and responsibilities, and start up your internet marketing business at the same time?

Answer: You’ll want to be more focused than the average marketer who dabbles here and there. You’ll want to make a plan of attack – what do you do first, second, third, and so on. Don’t skip around aimlessly. Give yourself a set amount of time each day or week and work HARD during those times. No procrastinating or playing on Facebook if you’re trying to really leave a J-O-B for the entrepreneurial lifestyle.

Question: Without giving them away, you mention the Pro and Cons of working at home, can you touch on what are a few pros and a few cons that you have personally found while working from home on a daily basis?

Answer: I am always thankful for the time I get to spend taking care of my kids. I have a 4 year old and raising my kids is the biggest blessing I’ve enjoyed. I love not having to answer to anyone else’s vision of what a company should be doing. I choose. And being able to pick up and go (whether it’s on vacation at the beach or just to Chuck E Cheese for the day), is something I wouldn’t trade for the world. No more asking the boss for a day off. I always hated that.

Question: How do you tell the difference of an honest marketer or a dishonest marketer? Are there any warning signs?

Answer: Pushiness and a lack of direct communication can be signs of a shady marketer. An honest marketer just has a good reputation. I try to develop that. I’ve even seen reviewers who preferred another product over mine but still complimented me on my online reputation – that makes me feel great. Google their name and see what people’s opinions are of them.

Question: How do you go about finding a “reputable marketing forum?”

Answer: Ask for recommendations from those you trust. I personally love the Warrior Forum. I know there are many others.

Question: In the Work at Home Truths you mention that it is necessary “to study the habits and thinking of people who are already living the life that you dream of”. What are some of the books that you have read, some of the audios that you have listened to, and some of the Newsletter you have subscribed to? Do you have a Newsletter that interested individuals can sign up for?

Answer: I’m not an audio fan. In fact, I have a different way of learning. I prefer to directly interact with people – in forums, via email, and via their blog posts with comments rather than read books on a topic. But I like how some people do it in broken chunks – like right now I’m taking Jimmy Brown’s Affiliatenaire course. I love it! I get PDFs in the email and I can apply it one at a time. Each one I’ve found to have a nugget of information I didn’t know! It’s like Christmas every week. LOL

Most newsletters I’ve found are nothing but sales copy. I try not to do mine that way. I make an email for my list whenever I have a good thought or want to teach something – not just sell, sell, sell. Paul Meyers has a great newsletter. Mine is at www.tiffanydow.com

You can more of Tiffany’s message on Work at Home Truths here.