Introduction

At the age of 24, with virtually no experience or capital to invest, I started my own Internet-based business from home. The momentum built at a snail's pace for a few months, and then by leaps and bounds. I earned six figures in my first year and was on track to double that when a private investor bought my business after only 18 months.

Now, I am free from debt and have purchased my first home in Rhode Island. For the first time in my life, I enjoy the luxury of time; the luxury of spending summers in New England and winters in Florida; the luxury to choose my direction without pressure or stress. But, most importantly, I have found peace of mind, contentment, and a renewed confidence.

Bragging? No.

Inspiration? I hope so.

This is my story...

OK. I'm sure you're thinking that I'm a technical whiz, a computer geek, an expert programmer, a fine web designer, and the list goes on . . . and that is why I was able to make six figures in my first 12 months in business, and that is why I was able to sell my business for a hefty sum after only 18 months.

I'm sure you're thinking that I have special skills and training in computers and the Internet. Or that I majored in it in college.

Or perhaps that my experience was related to the fact that I got in "at the beginning" of the Internet revolution, before the dot.com crash.

I'm here to tell you that these assumptions are very far from the truth. I knew how to send email and surf the Internet, but my concentrations in college were Political Science and History. I have had no special training or education in the area in which I started my business.

In addition, I did not have the opportunity to ride the wave of the Internet phenomena. My business didn't pioneer the concept of making money online, nor was it conceived before the term "Internet" became synonymous with the fledgling economy.

My home-based Internet business was built in the here and now. Even while the walls were caving in on all sides of the "dot.bomb" industry, my business was conceived and nurtured.

Is what I did possible for you too? Absolutely.

Zero to Six Figures is more than just the story of how I built a successful business. I will also guide you through the hype, and provide step-by-step direction on how you can start and operate your own successful Internet-based business from home.

If you are reading this book, then we share an inner bond. It's that feeling inside us that drives us to choose a different path. We share the desire to be free to blaze our own trail and to take control of our lives.

I am not claiming to be more capable or smarter than anyone else. Nor do I believe that I possess any special skills that allowed me to succeed where others would have failed. I just had the belief that I could do it on my own. And I had the courage to go forward and set my own course when everyone around me said I was crazy.

Don't look back! It doesn't matter where you are in your life or where you have been. Neither your education level nor your job experience has anything to do with what drives you or what you are capable of achieving.

    If you have the desire to get more out of life than a weekly paycheck and weekends off, I have a story to share with you.

    If you want to start a business of your own and you are looking for insight, I have a story to share with you.

    If you want to start a business of your own, but you don't think you can do it because you lack experience, I have a story to share with you.

    You might be a stay-at-home parent and feel that being home with your children is a vital part of life.

    You might be a victim of downsizing and are faced with the difficult position of being without the job you thought you would have until you retired.

    You might be in college and it is time to start choosing a career, but you know you want something different for yourself than just a job.

    You might have already taken that "job" and worked at it for years. But that feeling is still there inside of you, telling you day after day that there has to be more to life than just going to work for someone else.

    Or maybe you do enjoy your job and it does bring you fulfillment, but unfortunately, it does not bring you enough money for your needs and desires.

Whether you are looking for direction
or whether you are looking for a new direction,
I have a story to share with you.

THE INTERNET:
YOUR PASSION OR YOUR VEHICLE?

With each day that passes, I become more aware of the importance of satisfaction and peace in life. A major component of satisfaction and peace is being passionate about your work. Instead of work being something that you dread each day, or something that you do only to pay the bills, it should be something that gives you pleasure and purpose. It should be your outlet.

It is my goal to show you how to find fulfillment through work. Work does not need to be a drudgery . . . Life is a journey, and it should be a satisfying one.

Wouldn't life be grand if you could eliminate your alarm clock? Imagine getting up because you want to . . . getting up on your own initiative, your own excitement, your own drive . . .

So, where does the Internet fit in?
How can it give you this sense of fulfillment and purpose?

I'm sure that the concept of starting a business on the Internet may seem daunting. It may be a new idea forcing you into uncharted waters. It may even lead you to ask,

"The Internet is new to me and isn't my passion in life. How can I use the Internet to find true fulfillment in both life and work?"

Even if the Internet isn't necessarily your area of expertise or your passion, it can still be the vehicle for your passion. That's what makes it so unique. You can use the Internet to promote your passion.

If your passion is sports, then let the Internet be your arena.

If your passion is painting, then let the Internet be your gallery.

You can have a satisfying experience promoting your passion while using the Internet as the means of getting exposure for your product.

Everyone has something in life that they are passionate about.

Why not earn money from it?

Your Internet business can be your outlet for self expression. It can lead you towards contentment, confidence, and self-worth . . . things even more important than the almighty dollar. A successful home-based business can also go a long way towards eliminating the stress of making ends meet and lacking the luxury of free time.

ZERO TO SIX FIGURES
AS YOUR TOUR GUIDE

I'm sure you've heard the buzzwords before.

"escape the rat race"

"work from home"

"make money by using your computer"

While these concepts float around, very few people actually take advantage of the opportunity the Internet can bring them.

This book will be your answer. Zero To Six Figures sorts through the mountains of information out there. It takes the guesswork and hours of research out of starting your own business by guiding you every step of the way through your journey. It tells you what you need to do and also shows you exactly where to go to get it done right.

As I introduce and explain each new topic throughout the book, I provide you with a web address that gives you my recommendations for tools and services that I use and have success with in my business. Because technology and the Internet are constantly changing, this method enables me to provide you with access to the most up-to-date information.

Zero To Six Figures is a practical guide and an example from real-life. It is not just a textbook filled with facts and figures. Instead, it delves deeply into both the "How-To" and "The Mental Game." Both of these concepts are vital to the success of your home-based Internet business. I openly share the mistakes I made along the way to prevent you from falling into the same traps. I have tried it all and have made all of the mistakes. Take the opportunity to learn from what I did or didn't do, and prevent yourself from saying, "if I only knew then what I know now."

What I did is achievable. I was not rich when I started my business. I was just out of college with little more than a credit card and a dream. I began my business from scratch. I put my blood, sweat, and tears into it, and as a result, you are getting a first-hand perspective of exactly what it takes to achieve success.

Zero To Six Figures can help you begin and successfully operate your own business from home using your computer. Please read it from start to finish, and let it walk hand-in-hand with you down the path of at-home Internet success.

The information is all here. It is possible. It is up to YOU.

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