I agree with you on the “guru” thing. Good thing you took the spin out of Gurus and put them in perspective and on videos, ‘cos many gurus are in the business of taking advantage of adoring IM aspirants through and charging unrealistic prices for fluff and BS.
Gurus cease to become gurus when everyone else knows what they know.
My suggestion to you, Avery.- Each day as you learn and grow in this business, never ever allow yourself to be called a guru. One can still be great without that stupid title.
on a 1 thru 10 i will give you a 3. a little bit of value and i felt like i was in a cat 9 earth quake. dude set the recorder on a trypod. people want value. something that newbies like me can use.
First I would like to comment on your impromtu videos I think they are great, rather then watching some rehearsed piece of crap. Knudson’s way of getting the message across. I for one do not want to watch rehearsed boring videos of someone sitting at a desk going on and on. Not every message has to give 100 percent great value. This being a Blog is the owners interpretation as to what he/she wishes to express, a combination of personal and business.
You are right about the Guru status, I have been around for many many years matter of fact Kern had short hair was clean shaven and was very subdued. He also put out great affordable products back then. This was a little before the video era. In around 2003 he left the internet for awhile, I won’t get into that and then resurfaced the person you see today. Does he talk to much, perhaps a bit but he can still hold his audience in the palm of his hand.
Filsaime has always been on an even keel, he has a large business now and numerous employees to be fed. Guess he has to charge big bucks to keep his staff plump.
Both are still very respected Internet Marketers however there is a new breed coming up now with new ideas.
Last but not least even though you have your own Coaching I will agree with you, the best and fastest way to learn, is to find a coach. I have only come across you recently and what I have seen and read I am very impressed and would put you into the new breed. I can’t believe that someone at your age has the knowledge you do.
For your readers I am not a student of Avery’s or an Affiliate or Joint Venture Partner, I have taken mentoring courses and coaching courses in the past. I have taken courses as refreshers and also to learn new tactics. Coaching courses ARE the only way to go.
I totally agree and I appreciate you being an honest and upfront no hype person. You have a lot of points with me. where do we go to find out about your coaching?
I agree with Judy and Kieth. These unrehearsed clips hold my attention a lot longer than the rehearsed ones. I would also be interested in your coaching.
I have to agree with you Avery…I am a musician, so I enjoyed the laid back vibe Frank has…but…I joined a monthly membership site he had a few years ago with Ed Dale. It was $350/mo or something…Ed showed up everyday, but without any good content. He went out shopping for antiques one day..Frank finally showed up and had that goofy “naked guys playing volleyball” video…and only $350/mo! What a deal!
I cancelled and was really pissed.
I also bought Mass Control and Info Millionaire…sent Mass Control back…like you said…a lotta fluff..but I didn’t have a problem getting my money refunded.
Now, I subscribed to Mike Filsaime’s news letter, and it’s a joke. I tried to cancel instant affiliate website, and the link where you cancel doesn’t work. I emailed them, but got no reply..it still isn’t cancelled
I get bombarded with every new product there is, because all these guys are pumping each other’s products..and they are “only gonna be up for a few days, and will be gone forever!”
I’m so tired of the latest great video, that I don’t even watch most of them any more.
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November 5th, 2008
I agree with you on the “guru” thing. Good thing you took the spin out of Gurus and put them in perspective and on videos, ‘cos many gurus are in the business of taking advantage of adoring IM aspirants through and charging unrealistic prices for fluff and BS.
Gurus cease to become gurus when everyone else knows what they know.
My suggestion to you, Avery.- Each day as you learn and grow in this business, never ever allow yourself to be called a guru. One can still be great without that stupid title.
January 10th, 2009
on a 1 thru 10 i will give you a 3. a little bit of value and i felt like i was in a cat 9 earth quake. dude set the recorder on a trypod. people want value. something that newbies like me can use.
January 14th, 2009
Avery;
You are wise before your years!!!
First I would like to comment on your impromtu videos I think they are great, rather then watching some rehearsed piece of crap. Knudson’s way of getting the message across. I for one do not want to watch rehearsed boring videos of someone sitting at a desk going on and on. Not every message has to give 100 percent great value. This being a Blog is the owners interpretation as to what he/she wishes to express, a combination of personal and business.
You are right about the Guru status, I have been around for many many years matter of fact Kern had short hair was clean shaven and was very subdued. He also put out great affordable products back then. This was a little before the video era. In around 2003 he left the internet for awhile, I won’t get into that and then resurfaced the person you see today. Does he talk to much, perhaps a bit but he can still hold his audience in the palm of his hand.
Filsaime has always been on an even keel, he has a large business now and numerous employees to be fed. Guess he has to charge big bucks to keep his staff plump.
Both are still very respected Internet Marketers however there is a new breed coming up now with new ideas.
Last but not least even though you have your own Coaching I will agree with you, the best and fastest way to learn, is to find a coach. I have only come across you recently and what I have seen and read I am very impressed and would put you into the new breed. I can’t believe that someone at your age has the knowledge you do.
For your readers I am not a student of Avery’s or an Affiliate or Joint Venture Partner, I have taken mentoring courses and coaching courses in the past. I have taken courses as refreshers and also to learn new tactics. Coaching courses ARE the only way to go.
Have a good one
CUL8R
Keith
January 14th, 2009
Thanks for the comments. And Keith, thanks very much. That was a great post.. very interested to hear about Kern’s early years.
And I’ll take your compliments with a smile!
February 14th, 2009
I totally agree and I appreciate you being an honest and upfront no hype person. You have a lot of points with me. where do we go to find out about your coaching?
February 24th, 2009
I agree with Judy and Kieth. These unrehearsed clips hold my attention a lot longer than the rehearsed ones. I would also be interested in your coaching.
April 27th, 2009
I have to agree with you Avery…I am a musician, so I enjoyed the laid back vibe Frank has…but…I joined a monthly membership site he had a few years ago with Ed Dale. It was $350/mo or something…Ed showed up everyday, but without any good content. He went out shopping for antiques one day..Frank finally showed up and had that goofy “naked guys playing volleyball” video…and only $350/mo! What a deal!
I cancelled and was really pissed.
I also bought Mass Control and Info Millionaire…sent Mass Control back…like you said…a lotta fluff..but I didn’t have a problem getting my money refunded.
Now, I subscribed to Mike Filsaime’s news letter, and it’s a joke. I tried to cancel instant affiliate website, and the link where you cancel doesn’t work. I emailed them, but got no reply..it still isn’t cancelled
I get bombarded with every new product there is, because all these guys are pumping each other’s products..and they are “only gonna be up for a few days, and will be gone forever!”
I’m so tired of the latest great video, that I don’t even watch most of them any more.
April 27th, 2009
By the way, how much is your coaching?
May 22nd, 2009
thanks for the tip bro
i feel the same about guru,s
who here could tell me where to find a good coach!
thanks in advance