Wow. OK - there are a number of people I can recommend to you when you’re starting your OWN online business.  Of course I can recommend products too, but let’s start with the people first.  They are more important than the products as far as I care.

When you’re first starting out online, the number one thing to figure out is WHO YOU CAN TRUST!  I’ve learned that the hard way, so let me save you some time.  I’ll list them numerically here as they come to mind, then we’ll talk a bit about each person - and why I feel I can recommend them to you.  So here we go:

We’re going to break that up into “GURU” status (if you can call it that, kinda :::shudder::: at that term) - Then we’ll go into folks I deal and work with on a general basis.

On the “HIGHER UPS” list:

1. Willie Crawford
2. Russell Brunson
3. Justin and Chaunna Brooke
4. Doug and Teri Champigny
5. Gina Gaudio-Graves and her husband Bill
6. Allen Says
7. Paul Myers
8. Dr. Mani
9. Kevin Riley

Now that list is pretty short for a reason, and it doesn’t mean that there are not OTHER people I like and trust, but the folks listed above I have known for a long time now.  I have talked to most of them by phone, and generally know how to get ahold of them if I need to.  These are the folks I feel very confident in trusting, who have been “around the net” with me, helped me, and all that happy jazz for a while now.  Let’s discuss each one a bit so you know what they are like, and why I know I can trust them.

1. Willie Crawford - Willie is just the sweetest man in Internet Marketing.  He’s funny, he’s cool, he’s laid back, he’s intelligent, and he’s one that just doesn’t change much of what he does.  He’s one of those solid rocks that you can always count on.

Willie Crawford - one of Michelle's Most Favorite Internet Marketers!

That poor man has been through quite a few things with me over the years, and I absolutely LOVE how NOTHING rattles him.  That’s what I mean about being rock solid.  I’ve called that guy on a “freak out session” (back in the day) at about 3am because some scammer had me all flippin’ rattled to no end - so I felt I just HAD to talk to Willie.  He never got upset.  He was so nice, so calm, and my… what a dork I was.

Turned out the guy that caused that call was a total scammer, and took me for a HUGE ride.  I told Willie a few times to “watch his back” with this dude, but I’m sure he already knew.  He took it all in stride, and even created a wonderful call with Paul Myers that I love to this day, because I knew exactly WHO they were talking about - and I found that extremely hilarious.  Don’t need to name and shame the scammer here, because he passed away some time ago.  No doubt associated much to his way of life.

Anyhow - Willie is top dog in my opinion because he is REAL.  He’s down to earth.  He shares what he knows to anyone who decides to ask.  He’ll put up with a LOT of crap, and I’ve never to this day heard, or seen him get totally upset about anything.  He may get slightly irritated at times, but it sure doesn’t show.  He’s been around the block and back again, and that man is like one of your favorite blankets that you like to curl up in on a cold night.  At the same time, he is the ROCK that is always standing there waiting for you to figure some things out for yourself.

He’ll tell you anything you want to know, but he DOES expect you to get some work done while you’re at it.  Another thing that is totally cool about Willie, is that he doesn’t have some huge staff that gets in his way of building his own relationships.  He has a membership site that anyone is free to join, and you’ll gain direct access to him in that way.  If you would like to get to know Willie (and the rest of us in his forum) you can go to www.TIMIC.org.  It’s a killer membership area, with one of the best paid forums on the net in my opinion.

Some folks get very “large” then they start hiring a lot out.  This kills much of the “relationship” aspects of their business, because the STAFF answers the phone, the STAFF answers the emails, the STAFF does the forum posts, so what happens is, the relationship quality is lost in my humble opinion.  People like me don’t want to talk to the STAFF - we want to talk to the OWNER.  If that makes any sense.  We began following a certain person because we liked something about them, but if that “something” gets totally drowned out by the staff, I find that is not a good thing.  More about that later I guess, cause I’m on a roll!

Suffice it to say, that Willie is one of my all time favorite, true blue, can always trust, no questions asked, watch your back type of guy, that I wouldn’t trade for the world! Can’t get any better than that!

2. Russell Brunson - Ahhh Russell.  I will always love that guy because of the relationships that were built through his first membership site called “The Lost Files.”  That young man totally got me started on Internet Marketing.  He has helped me a LOT, and so therefore, even though things have drastically changed since the Lost Files days, I still hold a special place in my heart for Russell.

Russell Brunson And Family!

It was in about March or April of 2005 that I found a product on eBay called “Public Domain Mastermind” which led into Russell’s Lost Files membership site.  This was back when I wasn’t in for paying ANYTHING monthly, and every dime to me online was very precious.  I talked with my husband about that membership site more than once, read the sales page numerous times, then finally took my first plunge.

I am SOOO glad I did.  That membership site had a FORUM.  That was my very FIRST forum.  Everything that Russell was teaching was new, and cool, and totally fascinating to me.  I made a few friends in that forum that I still have to this day.  I even ragged on Russell in his own forum, but since he knew I was a “NOOB” he overlooked much of my mouth, and just slapped it back to me.

He started a coaching program (much more than I wanted to pay at the time) and we were all kind of razzing him on the price in the forum.  Forget what I said, but I sure do remember his reply.  It went something like “If you’re not willing to pay for your own education, then this is not for you.” Hah.  Well, that took me back a few steps, and I had to say to myself - you know… He’s right.

Through that time, he was so nice to me.  I bought the coaching, and I also got to know Russell quite a bit in those earlier days.  The first 1/2 hour “get to know you” phone call I was ready with questions.  I had created this website to sell ebook cover services from, called coincidentally “ECoverFX.com”.  He helped me so much by telling me how to get customers, what to do, where to go, all in that first half hour phone call.  I did what he said, and have been doing graphics ever since.  He showed me the Warrior Forum.  He allowed me to piggy back my very first membership site off of his.

And that’s not all he has done for me.  Over the past three years, I have kept an eye on Russell, he has helped me probably more than he knows, and he’s been a super nice guy.

What is Russell like as a person?

Well, he’s very honest at heart, and willing to help anyone out.  He’s a family guy, he’s very “inventive” very “innovative” and although he won’t admit it - he’s a pretty smart cookie!  (Ok, yes, in school he didn’t get the greatest of grades, but who cares?)  I’m sure if you hear the name “Russell Brunson” you know he was a very good wrestler.  But he’s also VERY good at Internet Marketing.

He has put up with a few of “my moments” too - from me getting outright mad at him, and giving him grief that way, he’s also humored a few of my phone calls.  Russell, like Willie, doesn’t get rattled too easy.  He looks at the “bigger picture” many times.  I can always tell when Russell is “thinking about something” because he gets quiet. LOL!  The scammer dude that Willie went through with me, was also on a 3-way call with Russell and I one day, and Russell was “very quiet.”  If I remember correctly, that gave me my first clue to watch what the scammer was saying, otherwise - Russell would have been much different.  Since he was so quiet, the alarm bells started ringing for me.

I could write an entire report on Russell, but let me say - he is one great person.  He even selected me to go out and do a video testimonial in Salt Lake City for his first “infomercial”. I still to this day wished I would have been able to go meet him for that.  Sadly, we lost my husband’s mom right before I was to fly out, and I mean - the SAME DAY I was supposed to fly to Salt Lake, I was sitting in “Nana’s” funeral.  There was no way I could go.  I couldn’t leave my boys, and my husband when he just lost his mom, who was such a huge part of all of our lives.  As much as I wanted to.

Russell did try to get me to Florida right after that, but something went wrong on his end, and I STILL have not been able to meet him in person.

The only thing that I have a problem with on Russell’s end at this time, is that he has a huge staff now - and I’m generally talking to his staff instead of him.  Of course his STAFF doesn’t know who I am, I have to fill everyone in, then I’m sure half of them don’t believe me - and I find it a huge pain in the ass to deal with.  Hey, I can say ASS on my own blog! LOL!

Fact remains, if I have too many issues, I CAN get ahold of Russell - I have just chose not to. Why I really have no clue.  Guess I’ve been plugging away on my own stuff over here, and I KNOW - that if I ever ask Russell for something - he’ll be there.  I just never ask.  That’s on me, not him.  So therefore - he’s worth his weight in gold!

3. Justin and Chaunna Brooke - These two are just great.  Justin has such drive and tenaciousity, that he intrigues me to no end.  The man is awesome at what he does, and he took a 30 day trip out to learn directly under Russell Brunson.  He worked for free, he did everything he could to get out there - and quite honestly - is much like me in many respects when he REALLY wants something.

Justin and Chaunna Brooke & Family!

I bought the siteflipacademy membership site from being on a “webinar” with Russell - who was promoting Justin’s new site.  Justin and Chaunna came through with flying colors.  They are essentially a husband and wife team, who even picked up and moved their family out to Boise Idaho to be close to Russell Brunson.  I LOVE that, but I’m not going anywhere.

My family is here, they aren’t moving, so I’m not either.  I totally respect the fact that these guys are so driven that they would move away from family, because that’s one thing I just can’t bring myself to do.  Personally, I wouldn’t even consider it - because I want as much time as I can get with my dad.  He wasn’t supposed to live past 1976, and he’s still kicking, my mom is still around - so I guess until something happens to them - I’m planted.  Right here in Ohio.

Maybe I’m just a big baby, and want my mommy and daddy! heheheheh.

Justin and Chaunna though - they are no babies, they are big hitters, and hard players.  They KNOW what they are doing, and I use stuff they taught me through the siteflip academy every day.  Both are really nice people too - (Chaunna more so than Justin - hehehe sorry Justin- that’s not meant in a bad way) because Chaunna has a way of looking at “other people’s” frustrations.  Justin on the other hand - much like me, tends to get irritated with “stupidity” as some see it.  He does his best not to get frustrated, but you can tell!  He’s much like me really, so I totally identify with him on a few different levels.

Justin and I had a bit of a rough start, cause I decided to shoot my mouth off in the siteflip academy forum (I have been known on more than one occasion if you haven’t already figured that out by the above info) - and he didn’t take it quite as well as some of the other folks online do. ;-)  He did step back, and think, before he let me have it!  And when he did, I could tell it was well thought out, and written to make me realize what I had done - so me - of course had to back up, apologize - because you know, he was right.

Justin doesn’t put up with any crap, nor should he HAVE to - but he’s a super guy - who gives out totally great information.  Chaunna is right behind him - therefore I absolutely have to recommend them.  They both go totally out of their way to give awesome information, they create wonderful products, and do an incredible job for whomever hires them. They truly “OVER-DELIVER” on everything they do, and I’ve seen NOTHING from them that isn’t great stuff.

You can see their new site at siteFLIIIIIING!  I have thought about buying into it a few times now, but I’m actually too busy putting what they already taught me into practice.  Well, at least as much as I can anyhow.

4. Doug and Teri Champigny - Oh My Gosh - I LOVE these guys!

Doug And Teri Champigny - Wonderful People!

Doug is one of the funnest people I get to talk to online.  This man is so smart, he blows my mind.  Teri is just such a sweetheart, I want to go visit them in Niagra Falls this spring.  I met Doug and Teri up at a seminar in Sandusky, Ohio.  Gina Gaudio-Graves got me up there, and I first met Doug when I went to have a cigarette outside.  (Yes, I know, I need to quit smoking.)

We were standing outside “burning one” and we got to talking.  Doug and I got along from the first few sentences that were exchanged.  I had heard his name before (online mostly, and had been on about 2-3 of his lists), but didn’t really know who he was.  We started talking about music, and all kinds of other stuff.  I liked the guy IMMEDIATELY!

Then I got to meet Teri.  What a wonderful person.  She and Doug are the perfect match for each other - which gives you a bit of an insight into “soul mates.”  The biggest and best thing (hate to say this Gina) that I got out of that entire Kalahari trip - was getting to meet Doug and Teri. Yes, all the other people I met were very cool, and I loved getting to meet Gina and Bill too - everyone was very nice - but Doug and Teri were the main hit - big time!

Every time I get on the Instant Messenger with Doug - we’re like old friends that have known each other forever.  We can’t shut up!  We both know we need to get some work done, and we just won’t stop chit chatting away.  We’ll talk about life, marketing, kids, Mensa, the Illuminati, you name it.  Doug has been busting my tail on the list building and working with subscribers for I bet you a year now.

Every thing he says makes perfect sense, and I do NOT understand why I want to go against everything he tells me - and do it MY OWN WAY.  Guess I’m just like that, and I’m sure he just wants to place his hands around my neck and give me a good shake for not listening.

What are Doug an Teri like?

Well, Doug is one of those VERY experienced folks - who will tell you anything you want to know. If you don’t listen it’s your own fault.  (Sound familiar?)  He’s not going to push anyone into anything they don’t want to do, but he’ll catch your mistakes and tell you if you want to know.  Teri is right behind him supporting him, and being the cool lady that she already is!  Both are very laid back, don’t let things bother them, they work hard, and give info where needed.

They are both also very honest, trustworthy, and great at what they do.  Doug is kind of “ultra intelligent” on so many levels, but he also makes the same mistakes that the rest of us do.  He has so many dang websites, that it’s hard to keep up with.  He should be retired out on an island, that he and Teri own!

They are both very HUMAN, very down to earth, and are people you would just love to hang out with on a Saturday night.  (Or any other night for that matter.)  I love them both, and I’m working on a Niagra Falls trip to see them in the Spring.

5. Gina Gaudio-Graves and her husband Bill

I first met Gina Gaudio-Graves when I called her for something.  Honestly I do not remember what I called for, but she answered her own phone!  LOL - Gotta love it when that happens.  I explained who I was, and she went “You’re Michelle Brouse??? OMG I have been trying to get ahold of you!!!” Which kind of set me back.  Huh?  She had been trying to get ahold of me for graphics!

Gina Gaudio-Graves, Her Husband Bill, and I!

We talked for quite a while, and got along just great.  I thought she was a very unique and interesting person.  This woman has dealt with a LOT in her life, and through the power of positive thought, she has went from totally bedridden, to a wheelchair - to a walker, and now she walks without help.  :-)  Feels the vibrations in her hips - which I think is just totally wonderful.  Anyone that can do that, is a positive and powerful source for others.

Gina comes to me for graphics when she needs them, and I can always call her for help.  I’m kind of a “silent intern” that will help her out whenever she needs help with something.  She’s such a nice person, you just can’t help yourself after you get to meet her.  She is ALWAYS ready to help anyone who asks, just like everyone else listed here - and guess what, if you don’t ask - none of them can help!

Gina got me up at her seminar up at Kalahari in Sandusky, Ohio (her hometown) - for half of a three day seminar she was holding.  It was my very first seminar, she didn’t charge us a thing - all we had to do was get up there, and pay our hotel fees.  How ultimately cool was that?

She ran a killer show, and was a wonderful speaker.  I loved listening to her, and the people she had at the seminar were VERY cool.  Of course I hit it off best with Doug and Teri Champigny, but she also had super nice people like Kevin Nations speaking there.  Henry Gold and Socrates were co-hosting, and sorry to say - I didn’t care much for those two all that much, but we all loved Gina and Bill.  The kids were able to see what a seminar was like, and they gave Gina some big hugs!  They also took great pride in passing out my business cards whenever they got the opportunity.

Gina is one of those completely down to earth, highly intelligent people, who is absolutely super at everything she does.  She’s very easy to get along with, actually listens, and looks to find solutions to any problem you can swing at her.  For example… one day I asked her the question “hey, I need to make a couple grand in about 2 -3 days - got any ideas?”  “Call me” she says.  She then proceeded to tell me exactly what to do, and I did it.  We offered a super deal on my graphic services, which worked like a charm, and enabled me to help my dad out.

This is a lady you can trust to help you learn about Internet Marketing in a very personal way.  She’s big on helping anyone and everyone.  She’s super at building relationships, and is still called the “JV Queen” by many people.  She has an incredible way of placing people together that can compliment, and help both parties.  She also runs free 30 day challenges just about every month, so you might want to enter in one time and see how much you can learn.

If you’re looking for someone who has “been there done that” with many health issues, say you are having many issues yourself - this is your lady!  She understands all that and can seriously help you.  I’ll never forget plinging her on IM one day saying “Hey, I need some of that positive thought about right now, Anth’s sister just had a terrible accident”.  She got me right on the phone told me what to do, and after a month in a coma from a serious head injury - Aunt Jen pulled through with flying colors.  We’re all still very happy to have her here today.

So believe me when I say - if you need some positive force in your life, you won’t find anyone better in that department than one of my favorite online people - Gina Gaudio-Graves!

6. Allen Says

Allen Says is the owner of the Warrior Forum. Allen is a complete mystery.  Nobody has ever admitted to actually MEETING him to my knowledge, and he looks very much like a monkey as far as the rest of us know.  He has since changed his image on the Warrior Forum from the monkey - to a newspaper clipping that says “You are twice as smart as you think you are!” Hehehehe

I love Allen because he has created one of the best Internet Marketing forums on the Internet today - bar none.  I haven’t found any forum that’s better.  Now I’m very partial to Willie Crawford’s Inner Circle, but the Warrior Forum has been “one of my homes” since 2005.

Allen is particularly interesting, because he is a very “quiet” marketer.  He does not flaunt what he does, and speaks out on the Warrior Forum kind of sporadically.  By what I’ve seen of Allen (mostly from Warrior Forum posts) - he pretty much keeps to himself.  He’s ULTRA intelligent on Internet Marketing (Obviously - he’s got the biggest Internet Marketing Forum on the net) - and writes killer material when he puts it out.

He also doesn’t care for “stupidity” nor does he care for nasty negative people.  Allen also puts up with a whole lot, and allows that Forum to continue, (I’m sure against his better judgement on some of the really “rotten” days).  He has created one of the biggest Internet Families that I have ever had the opportunity to be a part of.  Just recently, one senior member started a thread for another senior member and former Moderator of the Warrior Forum - which raised around 20 thousand dollars for the member in need.  You can see the Original Thread here, and Big Mike’s Blog post Here.

Now, I’ve never met Allen Says - but I’ve got an idea of who he is just from the forum.  He’s an incredible man, who is also willing to GIVE so much, that he stands here for all to see as one of the best folks on the net. Anyone who can create a forum as great as the Warrior Forum - a true online family like that is number one in my book.  There are many people in that forum, and some not only moan, complain, gripe, and cause fights among other members with their large egos and periodic negativity - just like a real family, with all the pettiness that can go on, they all come together when it really counts.

I don’t hang out in the Warrior Forum as much as I used to, mostly due to time constraints, and just being flat busy - but I can ALWAYS go there to PM someone, or look something up.  I can even go there when I need to make some really fast cash and run a WSO.  The people I have met through that forum, are the some of the same people I talk about here, and are the same folks I want to get ahold of on a general basis.  Whenever I need something, or need to contact someone - that forum is there for me, thanks to Allen Says.  I sincerely appreciate him keeping that forum going, against all odds - and he has a huge amount of respect from this little chick!

7. Paul Myers

Many people probably have not heard about Paul Myers, unless they are a Warrior Forum member.  He’s one of the eldest members there, and Paul just cracks me up.  He’s the straight up shooter from Talkbiz.com.  He’s one of those “wild wild west” guys (hat and all) that calls things as he sees ‘em.  I LOVE that about Paul.

Paul Myers, The Straight Up Shooter In The Black Hat!

He doesn’t make no bones about calling a spade a spade, and he doesn’t let ANYONE intimidate him.  I’m right there on that note, because some days my mouth will get the best of me, especially when I’m ticked off.  Ole Paul though, that man is a combination of a walking vocabulary book and a debate team all rolled up into one!

He’s as smart as they come, and is totally awesome on the study of “human nature.”  I wrote Paul a note one time with a few questions about finding and matching an IP address for someone I thought might be pulling a scam, and the next thing you know he called me up at home.  I knew if anyone could help me in that area, it would be Paul.

He asked me a few pointed questions, then explained to me that what I THOUGHT was being illegally done, wasn’t really illegal - even though it sucked.  He earned a great deal of respect that day, because not only was he totally fair to both sides - I thought it was really nice of him to call.  He took time out of HIS day to help ME.  Just because I asked.  So that goes to show you, the man is a “goodie” at heart, that can be counted on, trusted, and highly valued as an Internet pal.

Paul also sends out one of the few newsletters that I will actually stop everything to read.  I save every single one of his emails, even if I haven’t got the chance to read it right when it came in.  (We get a LOT of interruptions around here!).  If ever there was a person to model on sending emails, Paul’s is the one.  I absolutely love it.  I do plan on digging out all his emails here very soon, and start studying - because I want to model my emails after his.

He’s all about content, NOT about “launches” - and he doesn’t send a TON of emails.  I hear a lot about sending at least 3 emails a week.  Ok I just checked, and that seems to be the schedule with Paul, every few days or so.  This is perfect if you’re giving enough great content, but heck - I never know what the heck to write about!  He solves that by polling folks on his subscriber bases, and some other things, that lets him know how many people are paying attention.

Yep - watch out Paul, I’m going to finally take Doug’s advice on the timing (he also says at least 3 times per week) and I’m going to study your emails to create my own model - then I’ll do what I can. Watch me look totally stupid at least once per week! LOL!

If you guys and gals would like to get to know Paul, join the Warrior Forum, and sign up to Talk Biz!  You will NOT be disappointed, because that man is one of the best of the best!  My Hats off to that Black Hat wearin’ wonderful man, who answers to the name of Paul Myers!

8. Dr. Mani

Oh my, this man is also one of the sweetest people you will ever meet.  Dr. Mani is a children’s heart surgeon in India, that takes what he makes online to help his own people.  Now, did you hear what I just said?  He is a children’s HEART SURGEON - that TAKES what he MAKES ONLINE to HELP HIS OWN PEOPLE. Do I need to repeat that again?  I thought not.

Dr. Mani - Heart Surgeon In India!

Dr. Mani is so smart, and so sweet, and such a total “HEART” himself, there are not words to describe him.  He’s so honest, and so trustworthy, and so humble… you cannot find a better person in LIFE.  He’s all about passion, and purpose, and HELPING and GIVING.

I’ll never forget when I first truly got to know WHO Dr. Mani was, because he’s also a “quiet marketer.”  He doesn’t flaunt, he’s not in your face - he works totally on relationships, and does so mostly “behind the scenes.”  You won’t catch Dr. Mani doing anything rude, immoral, unethical - etc.  I really never knew who he was.

Until one day, I made a post in the Warrior Forum in the Off Topic area.  I had shared an experience that was baffling to my mind.  One of my oldest girlfriend’s children had committed suicide.  That young girl was only 16 years old, and she hung herself in the garage of her home.  Her dad found her.  They didn’t let Dianne go in to look (who is a lady I’ve known since I was about 12 years old).

I went to the funeral, and it killed me.  Poor Dianne wouldn’t leave her daughter’s side, and could not stop herself from stroking her daughter’s hair.  I can NOT imagine HOW I would feel if one of my boys ever passes on before me.  I related this experience to my fellow warriors, and I got a PM.  It was from Dr. Mani.  He explained how he went through a similar experience with a friend of his, and he offered me some of his appropriate materials that he had written, and told me to pass them to Dianne.

I can’t tell you what that meant to me.  Not only was someone I didn’t know, offering such a wonderful gesture - it was the way he wrote things.  I did try to pass his materials to Dianne, but she was so heartbroken, it was all she could do to keep things together in her own mind.

As time went along, I got to actually KNOW who Dr. Mani was.  When I found out that he did heart surgery in India for families that had no money to pay for it, he gained another 20 pounds of respect from me.  He runs a fundraiser every year that I do my best to donate to.  Sometimes I have a few good days on the net, and I’ll dig up the link to donate because “I’m due” as I call it - to put some cash where it belongs.  With someone else who needs it.  I would rather donate over Dr. Mani’s way because I TOTALLY TRUST him, and I know he’s giving children a very much needed surgery to live a good life.

Sometimes you donate money to “whatever” cause, and you wonder at the root of your heart - if “red cross” for example, isn’t taking a huge profit to help others.  Why not give directly to the people you KNOW beyond doubt, will actually put in every dime, and do the actual work on top of it to save a child’s life?

I can guarantee - that if either one of my children ever have any kind of heart problem - I’m going to be flying to India with them - because I trust Dr. Mani more than anyone in the United States.  I would trust him with my own children’s lives, and that’s something I don’t say lightly.  I would get my child out of HERE - to go where he lives, so HE could work on them.

What is Dr. Mani like as a person?

Well, he’s kind of “quiet” and “under the radar.”  He’s very, very sweet, and he looks at the whole picture.  He loves life, and the value of live.  He loves LOVE.  He loves passion, and the soul.  He builds his own relationships through the power of social networking, and he does it all around his full time job, which is heart surgery.

He is also a person after my own heart in Internet Marketing.  I wouldn’t classify him as a “strong” marketer, meaning he’s not in your face, and is not one to jump on just any ole product launch.  He’s more of a “soft launch” type of person.  He’ll only tell you about things he has bought, things that he uses himself, things he creates himself, or things he knows he can trust.  He will not lead you down an incorrect path.  He’ll watch your back, and more.

So if you’re looking for that type of person to learn from, Dr. Mani is the way to go.  Follow him on Twitter, and you’ll see exactly what I mean. 

9. Kevin Riley

Mr. Kevin Riley.  We’ll just call him the online comedian, and “ruler of the noobs!”:::huge grin:::

Kevin Riley and Reiko - His Wonderful Lady!

By “noob” I mean someone who is just getting into Online Marketing, and trying to figure out the most basic of tasks.  Believe me, Kevin Riley is your man here!

I met Kevin a long time ago in the Off Topic area of the Warrior Forum.  Michael Wysmierski led me in there to add to some of the “commentary” that was circulating at the time.  Hahahah - I love BOTH of those guys for how much they made me laugh with their goofy comments in OT.

Kevin was the MASTER of it all!  That man can spit out a witty comment before I could even comprehend the post he was making the witty comment on.  You have no idea, you would just have to see Kevin in action to get the full effect.

That man learned, and grew so flippin fast - it blows my mind.  He is a master of creating easy to follow, totally idiotic proof documentation, that shows EVERYONE and their BROTHER how to MAKE MONEY ONLINE!  And when I say Idiot proof, I’m not even thinking that you are an idiot, I’m thinking of how many step-by-step instructions he has put together, that will show someone with absolutely NO experience - how to get up and running.

Most of the other folks I have talked about so far, are geared more to the people who know how to set up a website for example.  Yes, all the wonderful people I mention above will be able to direct you to, or teach you how to build your first website, but Kevin is totally “noobie” oriented.  His plans, his documentation, his videos, and his DRIVE are something that one just has to experience for themselves.

Now of course, Kevin is probably at least “mostly serious” with “most” of his clients, but get a few funny words in edgewise, show him you like a joke - and you are ALL IN for some of the funniest stuff you’ll witness in the Internet Marketing area.  I LOVE Kevin so much.  He’s my ONLINE BARTENDER that I can cut up with, and never have to worry about what I say.

But don’t let the “joking around” give you an excuse for not getting your work done, because that’s not acceptable.  Kevin will hunt me down on Twitter, or by phone - when he wants to give me a quick swift kick in the ass. ;-)  He lives in Japan, and that’s a good thing, cause if he lived closer to me, I would expect a knock on my door!

This incredibly savvy and outright hilarious man, will NOT let you fail if you are in his hands.  Which is why he’s one of my top dogs, totally trustworthy, can’t get no better type of guys to learn from.  Just check out his Mission Project for more info, and tell him I said HI while you’re at it!  He sends me so many customers, it’s time I sent a few back at him!

With all that said….

I’m GOING to meet the people I talk about here, one of these days.  I’ll meet Willie down in Florida so I can give him a big hug!  And I’ll surely eventually meet Russell, Justin and Chaunna.  I will also meet Riley and Dr. Mani too - but at a seminar in the states most likely.

They all better look out though, because as soon as I get within 5 feet of ANY of them, they are gonna get a huge hug from me first, then with kids in tow - the kids will get them next! Then my husband will be next up to shake everyone’s hands for helping me create money online for so long.

OK, I’m wore out from typing, and I’ll tell you about everyone else as soon as I can - which is going to make this one VERY LOOOOOONG page.  But you guys and gals need to know some of this.  It’s called building relationships with others online.

Not only do you want to build relationships with others who are on your same level of experience, you need some people to look up to.  I know how it is when you first start.  You know noone, nobody will anser your emails (heh - if they even GET your email due to SPAM filters) - it’s a really rough road.  Let me cut your time in half here by telling you the folks that I have already checked out, and they prove to be awesome.

There are MANY more cool people online, and the people that I talk about here - come from MY EXPERIENCE ONLY.  Other people have other experiences, and may talk bad about people I like.  Get used to it, because before you know it, they MAY be talking bad about YOU!

Just do the best you can on finding a few people to trust - and when you do?

Stick with them!

Thanks!
Michelle