Cathy Goodwin's Virtual Rolodex

Here's what I currently use and recommend for my own business. 

Of course I cannot make any guaranteees about the success you will have from using these programs. But in my experience, these marketers are honorable and ethical. I you have a negative experience, let me know immediately. I have removed some names when the marketers changed approaches or when I found better resources.

Full disclosure: I do get a commission when you click through most of these links to make a purchase. You can bypass my links and go directly to these sites. Your investment will be the same either way.You do not pay extra when you buy through me.

But you don't have to invest a dime if you're getting started. Subscribe to a handful of ezines, poke around the websites, and get to know what's out there.

Think before you invest. Please do your own due diligence before investing. No program works for everyone. Do NOT invest beyond your budget and your comfort zone. Feel free to email me with questions and feedback. I also have an ebook about choosing a mentor: Click here for "Choose a Mentor Who Won't Lead You To The Poorhouse."

Bookmark this page: From time time I add resources and delete those that no longer seem relevant.

Essential Reading:

If I had to choose just TWO ebooks to buy, here's what I would pick. It's not even a contest.

20 Ways to Make $100 A Day Online. Very realistic. A good (and very affordable) way to get a sense of the possibilities out there. It's not a get rich quick scheme. There's LOTS of work required for some ideas. Lots of tips, tricks and ideas along the way.

Reach Desperate Buyers. If you create products or run a service business, I highly recommend this ebook. It's the single most valuable info product I've purchased, and believe me, have bought a lot. If you follow this format, step-by-step, you will see an increase in sales. More important, you will thoroughly understand the logic behind Internat marketing.

And if you're ready for more...

That One Web Guy has a nifty package that walks you, step-by-step, through creating your information product and creating an Internet presence. It's an excellent value, featuring advice from experts on everything from blogging to copywriting to shopping cart set-up. An excellent starter package.

The Best Membership Groups:

When you get started, it's tempting to spend a lot of money on mentors. I sure did. But rather than invest a huge amount in one mentor, consider signing up for an affordable monthly program. Most of these folks will give you hourly consultingif you need it but you'll be surprised how much you learn.

Connie Ragen Green offers a powerful home study course to develop a profitable Internet busines and sell your ebook for passive revenue.  She includes 6 weeks of follow-up email support. Sign up to get her teleseminars: she's amazing. I listen whenever I can. Start here.

Or join her very affordable mentoring program: Click here.

OnLine Success Inclubator. Affordable monthly membership gives you access to unique tools and action-oriented plans. . Action is the result of the unique tools and focus of this highly-acclaimed member site.

AM-Silver. I wish I had discovered thi s program a long time ago. Armand Morin made portions of his elite program affordable at just $97. Each month you get access to at least 4 information-filled teleseminars with insider information. I belong and highly recommend this program. You get to see how Internet millionaires really think and act (and if you don't get at least one actionable idea each month, I would be surprised).

Article Distribution: I use ArticleMarketer. They have both free and paid versions. The paid version costs less than paying fora VA to submit each month. Start here. 

Start your own membership site. A very affordable monthly program from one of the Internet marketers who flies below the radar.

Essential Tools:

Web Hosting: Currently the most recommended and probably the best hosting service is BlueHost. For less than $10 a month you get unlimited domain hosting, outstanding support and easy Wordpress installations.

If you're serious about making money online from your own services or products, you need 1ShoppingCart. Click here.Then look for the "30-Day Trial" box and click.

A Weber Autoresponder services- If you keep your autoresponder and message services separate from your shopping cart, then AWeberis an excellent choice. I don't use them because the shopping cart meets my needs. But many top Internet marketers swear by Aweber because you have greater flexibility for sending messages, along with special services like linking your blog to your mailing list. You may get better delivery rates, too.

If teleseminars are an important part of your marketing, I recommend the Instant Teleseminar system. The monthly fee is relatively smallbut saves hours of time for yourself, your Virtual Assistant, and your web designer. It's becoming very popular among Internet marketers. Learn more here.

Audio Generator. Adding audio to your web pages increases sales. That's been demonstrated over and over. I use AudioGenerator. Yes, it's a monthly fee, but it's much more affordable than hiring someone. And adding audio takes specialized skill. I've gotten great results with this system.

Specialized Learning Guides and Workshops:

Kathleen Gage's Street Smarts Marketinghas good info for beginners. I recommend her 4-week workshops, especially if you want to hold teleseminars.

Perry Marshall has written a very helpful e-course called "5 days to success with Google AdWords." No charge to subscribe.  

Copywriting Mentor Lorrie Morgan-Ferrero has a great newsletter. If you're serious about copywriting, start with one of her famous boot camps. That's how I learned. Start here.

And check these out...

Kendall Summerhawk has some excellent down-to-earth advice about pricing and creating a money mindset. Listen to her calls and see if her style resonates with you.

Alexandria Brown offers high quality events I can also recommend her products which deliver excellent value. . I've purchased many of her products. I met her just once and she's the Real Deal.

Life Coaching.

Sometimes clients have to deal with challenges beyond my scope. Maybe you're facing a life transition or you're stuck on a level beyond business knowledge.

Christina Merkley has a Law of Attraction orientation but can also work with left-brained folks like me. She knows business and Internet marketing as well as a lot about life and life transitions. Download lots of free stuff from her site.

Platinum Memberships and Higher-End Coaching.

I do not recommend any guides at this time because results can be so individual. If you are considering high-end coaching, you can book an hour with me and we can talk about your needs. I've dealt with most of the top mentors and/or know people who have. You can also buy my guide to choosing a mentor.

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Recommended Reading

Maria Veloso, Web Copy That Sells. I'm not sure you can use this book to become a copywriter, but you'll get lots of ideas and a new appreciation for copywriters. Helpful ideas if you've already taken a course. Just be aware that everything eventually goes out of date (sooner rather than later) on the Internet.

Michael Gerber, The E-myth Revisited. Ask almost any business consultant or coach to recommend a book and you're likely to end up with this one -- for good reason. Most business owners want to do what they love: garden, write, coach or make great apple pie. But business success depends on creating systems that deliver. Tough but true.