The Office Is Under Seige…

My office has been under siege for the past two days and it looks like a horde of English World Cup soccer fans were parked here.

Ever since I released my Internet Business Manifesto, the phone has been ringing non-stop, Sheila my assistant has walked off the job three times because people insist on talking to me about the contents of the manifesto, and Debbie the secretary has told us we’re getting more calls coming in than the call center up stairs.

And to really top things off, my wife and daughters saw what was going on and high tailed it over to the other side of Florida for a "girl vacation."

Our Alexa ranking is a cool 492 today and over 16,612 people have downloaded the manifesto.

It’s been one of the hottest topics on the Warrior Forum and I’ve been getting rave reviews from people like John Reese, John Carlton, Jim Edwards, and many more.

Here’s what Jim Edward’s told his list:

"Most people don’t know this, but 18 months ago I was so stressed out… strung out… and just plain tired, I was ready to quit the Internet at the "height" of my career…

All I did was work, sometimes 16-18 hours a day for days on end… and there was absolutely no end in sight. Yeah, I was making a good living, but my organization sucked and I was trying to do everything myself…

Then I met a guy who helped me understand that I was in charge of a *business* — not the "one-man band" that was getting ready to put me into an early grave. He is one of the main reasons I stayed online and now have a REAL organization that is growing by leaps and bounds with each passing month!"

Then, my server crashed briefly under the number of people trying to get their hands on the report. Let’s just say my bandwidth bill isn’t going to be cheap.

Plus, Dan my right hand man has found hundreds of bloggers from all corners of the web, discussing the manifesto and declaring it "the most important report to be released in years."

Another one of my assistants, Kate, tells me there are thousands of people emailing me asking questions about the manifesto.

People are asking me what I’m going to be presenting at the Dan Kennedy Infomarketing Summit, and my new partners at the 300 million dollar company I’m working with are wondering why they can’t get through to me.

At one point, 17 people were opting in every second.

No wonder it’s so crazy around here.

But I’m not done. People have been begging me for more details about my strategies.

So I’m going to actually let you create the content for the follow up to the Internet Business Manifesto.

Here’s what I’d like you to do…

Answer the following question…

Q: After reading the manifesto, what is the one thing that you think will prevent you from achieving success similiar to that of my clients?

I’m preparing a video you should expect to see in your email box in the next few days. In it, I’ll try and answer some of
your questions.

I feel like Noah trying to hold back the flood…

Rich

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http://www.RemedyDirect.com David

Incredible… all these years believing I was doing okay and I never figured this out. After reading the report I realize I’ve been all over the map. When it comes to my main goal, helping diabetics naturally eliminate drugs and insulin, I need to stay focused.

I need to outsource more and not focus on doing it all myself… this is what I really need more information on. I’ve tried doing this but always end up with low quality work that I spend hours modifying myself. How do I find good quality people to outsource too?
http://www.easy-plug-in-profits.com/pips Connie Casparie

I was reading on the Warrior Forum that this is really just common sense stuff. But, I have never been introduced to these concepts and it doesn’t sound like “just common sense” to me.

The manifesto has opened my eyes. I have never really thought about the business side of doing business online. I always knew it had to be done but not really sure of how to make it happen. I have a couple of sites all are affiliate. But I would like to create my own.

I am a visual/creative type and am familiar with process mapping. The rest is new to me and I have been doing everything myself. I guess I need to be in business for myself but not by myself.

I think that the primary thing that is holding me back from the level of success of your clients is how to implement/afford the systems that are needed to automate my business.

Having limited funding at the begining should I start with using JVs. Or maybe offer a time limited percentage of my first couple of projects?

Any insight on this would be appreciated. Thank you.

-Connie
ReyReb

I have always heard you need a business plan, a strategy, a goal. Well knowing what I would like to achieve is the easy part. Developing a strategy seems like pure guesswork to me :( With a proper strategy I think getting the money will not be difficult, that at least is a renewable resource, but time is not and I am running out of time if I want to semi-retire in 3 years.

As to oursourcing and out-tasking, to find people that do the quality of work I am happy with seems to require a lot of out-tasking but I am slowly building a reliable outsourcing list.
http://maximumtruthmedia.com Saundra Jackson

Rich,

I commend you for reaching out to help the less fortunate. By that I mean the ones who are struggling. The one thing that you think will prevent you from achieving success similiar to that of my clients is money.

I see your guidance in the top marketers that are successful. But let me ask you a question, “Would you have help them if they could not afford to pay you” or Would they have been able to come to you if they were really struggling?”

You offer us a way out of our struggle but at what price! Some of us are already at the bottom from following those that you have taught previously.

I am fighting my way back from massive medical bills after my son’s illness and death and a layoff.

In my attempt to build a business I have been depleted of funds. My credit is so bad even the toilet won’t accept it.

Now a new savior is here but I can only pray that a way be made for me to accept your challenge.

If not my prayer is that the Lord provide another open door at a more opportune time. (opportunistic).

This is undoubtfully going to be a record breaking pre-launch. You should surpass Mike Filsamine’s Butterfly Marketing by a million dollars.

I will work on manifesing the money needed to be mentored by you.

Thank you for the manifesto and God bless.
http://n/a Rm

It was good and all but the whole hype that things are off the hook and the office is going crazy is a bit much, but I guess some people like that hyped up stories. For me I just want to here the facts not te marketing copy. Times change people want to hear you talking to them as if your having a beer with them, not selling to them at your door. But overall its not that bad, keep it up.
Sean Abreu

I am interested to learn more on strategy developement, process development and branding.

Thanks for the Great Info —
Looking forward to the Video…
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http://www.thelistfx.com Keith Wellman

After getting your email I would like to answer the question of what could possibly stop me now…

Although I have already seen great success, it is NOT what I dreamed of.

As you laid out in your manifesto my business looks much like the cover picture…

The only thing that could stop me now is not completely undertsanding how I get people doing the right things for me in my business.

For example I know I need to hire some people…

BUT…

Who? What work should they do that will free up a lot of my time? What type of training should I provide them?

Looking at these questions I almost completely see the answer…I maybe trying to find that “secret” to doing this just as I was trying to find the “secret” to making money when I started online several years ago :)

Take care!
Keith Wellman
http://www.4-ecorp.com/index.php?sp=kjbw Kecia

After reading the manifesto, the one thing that may prevent me from achieving success similiar to that of other Rich Schefren’s clients is not having Rich Schefren as my personal coach. Thx for your insights. In the meantime, I’ll try to mimic your approach to relationship marketing and sales. This whole Manifesto campaign is a classic example of effective blog and email use to build anticipation of THE BIG TICKET ITEM/EVENT…I love it!
http://ProvidenceCommunicationsServices Joe Goodale

Rich, The Manifesto is right on, we do need to leverage ourselves. I personally don’t have the money to be able to get the 11 week course even if I was invited to join as I’ve spent it all on “must Have SEO tools” and the like.
The most important thing I saw when I read the report is the tremendous opportunity to grow a business and achieve success by doing all of the outsourced work. What a vast opportunity of niches ready made to help other to achieve their goals and desires. That will ultimately allow me to reach mine. Anything that we want is obtainable if were willing to WORK smart for it and not try to go the easy route. Thanks for the ideas, What goes around comes around and I’m sure you will be blessed in sharing your information.
http://www.tabsinc.net Brian Barsalou

I’m old enough, and theoretically smart enough to figure this out – but I haven’t! It is so clear that I’m an opportunist, although I’ve been working at building an offline product for associations. Anyway, I’ve almost depleted all my funds, and don’t see how I can get the ‘you’ out of all those boxes before I create some cashflow. Help!
http://GoTo-Pro.com Frank Bauer

Hi Rick,

A fantastic report! It opened my eyes… and yes, I am (was?) definitly opportunistic.

The biggest problem for me to overcome is a) being able to focus on what’s berings my business ahead and b) generating the cash flow to be able to outsource (and not outtask).

Regards,

Frank Bauer
http://www.Add2it.com.au
Andrzej Marsza?kowski

I am a man of 62 from Poland. I am new in ebusiness, unemploted for long time, without any money, without bank accounts, without credit or debit cards, for all the money I’ve earned I’ve bought dirrect access to internet and like to work and earn for living costs, for my family, to help others. Buy I am too tired by my long unemployment that I’ve loose my hope in anything.
Andrzej from Poland
tel > 0-11 48 609 932 036
e-mail: Familia-eBiznes@wp.pl
http://www.adhdstrategies.com Jerry Rodgers

I am a physician who got turned on to internet marketing about 2 years ago. In medicine, we were taught to learn everything before putting the info to work. Using that paradigm, I have been attending many seminars and buying many courses. There was always one thing missing–I could could never see the BIG PICTURE of how everything fit together.

Your “Manifesto” was brilliant. I was always excited by the internet marketing potential, but felt like I was on a never-ending treadmill. Your “YOU” chart showed that, instead of a treadmill, it was more like one of those rotating gizmos in a hamster cage.

Thank you so much for a clear, concise picture of the whole process. But, more importantly, thanks for showing me the steps to get off that treatmill.

Nothing is holding me back now, but I would like more info on “project management methodologies”.

P.S. I saw you at Jay Abraham’s Boot Camp–Your 1st presentation and my 1st introduction to internet marketing. It was mind boggling. I don’t think I heard anything Jay said the rest of that day!
http://www.knowledgequestmaps.com Terri Johnson

Hi Rich,

Great manifesto! Totally agreed with it. Here’s the rub… Don’t you have to “make” a certain amount of money doing everything yourself before you can start to outsource those tasks that are not “wealth-building” activities? Thanks so much!
http://www.jamesyuille.com James

This manifesto showed that I’m already well down the track. Am already outsourcing and using leverage. Now I know how to do a flow chart all that’s needed now is to document the systems.

This manifesto is a timely catalyst.

Thank you.
http://www.1CleanComputer.blogspot.com Stephanie Trahd

I must first say thank you for such a tremendous report. Your generosity with your knowledge and experience is admirable.

My thoughts mirror many of those who have written before me. But one thing I didn’t see (forgive me if I missed it) was: the one thing that would prevent me from being as successful as your other clients is actually knowing that I have chosen a profitable niche before investing valuable time and money into it.

I know that there are no guarantees, but I would be more likely to outsource if I knew that I would generate a significant return on my investment. Once I’ve been down the path a few times, I will have the income to invest back into the business. But until then, what do you do?
http://www.flourishingbusiness.com Elizabeth Gordon

Rich,
Great report, you really tapped into the key mistake most people make. It’s not just an internet entrepreneur problem, most entrepreneurs try the DO IT YOURSELF strategy for way too long. You findings and recommendations dovetail with the advice I give in my upcoming book for entrepreneurs- The Flourishing Business. Glad to see we are on the same page!
Ryan Hansen

Rich, the manifesto was awesome thank you! I am very glad to have had the chance to read it, this has been one the most inspirational and informative pieces of literature yet.
The one thing that has been holding me back most I noticed is the lack of knowing where to start and how to maintain a successful online marketing campaign. I did ok with PPC’s but it broke me and the niche I was in was swamped with competitors and the trend for the product was already starting to die off, but I dove in anyhow. I was being “opportunistic” and recognized this before the Manifesto but not until after my savings and profits had been soaked up.
The entire internet marketing and sales opportunity is intriguing to me and I am still very young and willing to learn. I am a 19 year old Entrepreneur, been in business for only 6 months and hungry for an education of a life time from an expert.
Kenton

Well, it’s already been mentioned before but I’ll say it again all the same. The thing that’s holding me back the most is not the outsourcing but having the funds to do it. Just starting out and having more “outgo” than “income”, one is often forced to “do it all” until you have enough success to outsource.

I think one answer is to leverage little successes and outsource a bit at a time if necessary. That might be a solution for not being able to go full throttle and outsource everything but it still requires you to either get something working or have the money to invest in the business. Hard to stomach if you’re not totally sure that your “big idea” has any legs.

Great report.

Kenton
http://www.499CellPhones.com Steve Maclin

Insofar as I’m still relatively new, it’s been difficult to make enough to pay for outsourcing — this is the only thing standing in my way. But in time, I expect it too will pass!
Milton Sidwell

too much garbage to read.
http://www.resurenthinking.com Sterling

great information, lots of open loops…good stuff. to answer your question: what would prevent me is 1) not enough detail in the article to thoroughly follow up, but I know you can’t put it all in there, what then, would we buy? and 2) given my situation of being in a business that’s not giving me the income I want, knowing just where to jump into the brilliant process you describe…but I’ll go for it nontheless…you information is great and I”ll jump in wherever I feel is the most efficient place to start.
http://www.super-science-fair-projects.com Madeline Binder

What would stop me from achieving the success you talked about is not attending your course. What you wrote came at the exact time that I was thinking, “I must change for things to change, but where to begin.” I been chasing after rainbows instead of staying focused. HELP!
Thanks, Madeline
http://grestchoicesforyou.com Hank

I am a “confessed newbie”. Your information has been an awakening. However, I have not made enough profit to think about outsourcing yet.
Great information. Thank you.
http://www.bullseye-living.com Charles Burke

You say that you’ll accept a few elite clients into your coaching program. I’m not an elite — I’m not even close yet. So is there any chance at all for the little guy in my position?

Cheers from sunny Japan,
Charles
http://www.easysalessystem.com Francisco

I can’t thank you enough for the rude awakening that you’r manifesto has given me. You have opened my eyes to the possibilities I can create. I look forward to the next words of wisdom for myself and others to follow.
Respectfully
Francisco
http://www.bizymommie.ws Bizymommie

Hi Rich,

I just finished reading your report aka mini ebook. “OMG wow what a report!” Much good in your report just lifted my inspirations as I’m in the right place at the right time. As a entrepreneur minded, it was ironic reading your beyond fabulous report. I’ve started a fresh slate right before hearing about the report was out. I must be on the right page. Alot of positive to your report not ideas. I’m glad I was lucky to be one to download it yesterday. Thanks
Luann Irwin aka Bizymommie
Bill Cook

For those adrift in a sea of countless pseudo-opportunities, your manifesto cuts through all the internet fog and goes straight to the bone of what it really takes to get any business up and running – and truly working for you. I’m looking to start an internet business and my biggest problem is how to deal with information overload….
http://www.bargaintravel.com/deals/wp-rss2.php Stormy Knight

What will stop me? Habits in a system that I have already built. What will break me out? Checklists and outlines of other possible structures to exchange for the ones I have in place.
Goran

Rich, the manifesto was awesome thank you! I am very glad to have had the chance to read it, this has been one the most inspirational and informative pieces of literature yet
Vera

Wow, well done! THANK YOU!!!
http://www.supersingledads.com Jorge

Only if I give up or think I know it all. PROCRASTINATION, my old friend.
http://pedomanpraktis.com Isyaias

Thank for your vision Rich.
Would you like make this manifesto as brief as one or two sentences?
http://www.dailysoldier.com Lance

I’d say the one thing that would be most likely to hold me back would be NOT KNOWING WHERE TO START!

Anyway, AWESOME manifesto. I can’t wait to see what you have to offer next. Keep up the great work!
http://www.simplenomics.com Mike

This is the best manifesto I’ve ever read.

Thanks and for my part, trying to find qualified, dependable people to outsource to will be my biggest problem.
http://Idonthaveoneyet Donald Aglipay

Very timely and what Internet Marketers prepare for,those items all around that big word…YOU!!
Francis

Dear Rich,

Thank you for the download link to The Internet Business Manifesto. However, sorry to say that when I tried to open the ebook, it says that the file is corrupt.

Please Advise.

Regards

Francis.

NB: I sent you an email on 29th June with regards to this, and as there was no reply to it I had no alternative but to write to you here.

I apologize if this is not the right place to do so.
http://www.create-an-income.com Tim

Hi Rich,

I downloaded your manifesto thinking that it was just another “gurus” manual. Boy was I mistaken.

It’s not about websites or traffic or all the usual IM stuff.

To me it’s about changing my way of thinking…

Thanks
http://http//:scorbetts.ws SCOT CORBETT

Hey Rich, And all my united freinds around the world . :) Scot corbett here! you know before I read Richard’s manifesto, I had some doubts,

Doubts in my success40%.

After reading Rich’s manifesto I am 96% sure of my success.and 4% confused the (((WARNING Actual numbers May very :):)J.K.
If there is Element that could help in my failurel It Is myself! as we are all responsible for our own actions. Besides I dont plan on failing..Now
To all of the readers of this blog I reccomend Not MULTI TASKING. of all things.
It only slow’s you down. definition (more than one task at a time nultitasking)

Even though you feel like you are accomplishing more than before in less time you. aA You probbably need to ASK yourself how much a hour of your time is worth:(

Thanks Rich!! You Kick _ss bro Keep the peace.
scot corbett ut.
everything in all of the above statement’s are true great system .see ya!
http://www.everyonewillwin.info Ron Capps

Thanks for the great work, Rich.

You have a way of clearing away the clutter and providing a voice of reason that allows me to maintain a clearer focus.

Like so many solopreneurs online today, it becomes a matter of balancing many ventures and interests while maintaining a reasonably sane family life.

When I hear you speak or read your musings, it helps cut through the clutter.

Sherman Hu is a friend of mine that I mastermind with and we have come to bounce ideas back and forth with on a semi-regular basis. After reading your Manifesto Sherman was inspired to create a spreadsheet that he could use to put some of those thoughts into action. Sherman created a “Time Value” spreadsheet & Process Map that he shared with me and is making available for free to others at:

http://www.wordpresstutorials.com/56/timevalueform/

I think that others will find it a useful tool to compliment and implement some of the concepts you advance and advocate for in the Manifesto.

Look forward to viewing this process evolve. Ron
Maitrreya

Happy Canada day and Happy U.S.A. day for the 4th!

Specifically, I feel the one thing that will prevent me from achieving the success similar to that of your clients is a mentor to help me reprogram my thinking and recognize when I may need to reconsider my patterns of action.

Fabulous work.

Please let me know how I may retain your services and enter into the internet line of business. I just love the possibiltites it may offer too with regard to flexibility of geography…one could really conduct business from anywhere. I am about to buy a laptop, Music XPC or Mac bookpro is the final decision to be assessed, so let’s make it happen!
Cheerie,
Kit
Robert Humphreys

Your manifesto really opened my eyes. I knew I was doing it all wrong but didn’t know how to change. Now I do.

However, I can’t limit myself to one thing holding me back.

I know a little about a lot of things but don’t have specific knowledge on anything except gold mining in Zimbabwe. And computer contracting in Sydney 13 years ago. So, how do I choose a niche?

Is it better to outsource over the net or try to find local suppliers who you can sit and talk to?

Is it a good idea to give one company all your outsourcing so you can build a strong relationship or is that a case of all your eggs in one basket?

The cost of outsourcing would have to go on my credit card. I know this is almost impossible to answer, but, can you give a time estimate for a positive ROI if I do everything right?

And, do I operate as a company or as a private individual?

Cheers!
Rob
http://webnet-abundance.blogspot.com/ Claudiu C

Dear Rich,

I like your picture, you seems to be an inteligent man ! … strange answer, isnt it ?? SOME VERY IMPORTANT PRESIDENT OF THE US SAID ONCE “EACH MAN IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE WAY HE LOOKS LIKE” – which means that the face of the man shows a part of his character as well !…

Now back to the point : what could keep me from NOT being successful ??

Please read (clicking on my name for the link) what I’ve just answered today to Suze Orman (even if she is a very renowned financial advisor of Yahoo Finance she needed some help in order to write a book about money and kids and posted a question at *Answers just look at the Yahoo homepage of today)
The fact that NOW I dont have a website-business says something tricky : either I have a better way of doing money than a website, or I haven’t one :)

I will email you my e-book about success AFTER your meeting and just will ask you to tell me if that is helpful or not – as you are the expert and can see the value of any business approach.

I will still keep secret the webpage where my e-book is offered for free (as the sole product), because I dont sell anything now even if I’m placed in an industry of billions of dollars – just because dont want to advertise myself here.

Just my answer to Suze maybe is the answer to your today question (strange is that I just posted there and then I had read my email where you request our answers …)
http://allaboutmobilephones.blogspot.com/ richard

Hi Rich, thanks for the amazing information I have digested it and am going to take the appropriate action. It opened my mind up to a lot of information. This information is a must have in any online business venture.

Thanks once again
http://www.bcpassport.com S. C. Adrian

I already have a “successful” business but I work all the time.
1. How can I tell if I have a business that will scale?
2. Is one big site or several small sites better if you’re selling different but related products?
http://www.asiahomebusiness.com/affiliates.html Philip Lowe

Your manesfesto is a Boilerplate for Internet Business Plan. I must admit one single reason is for stopping me to dash forward is not sufficient fund to move…

I think I will miss you coaching till my success in some multiple income streams

All the best
Mandy

I have been doing a lot of opportunistic things and have finally decided to get my web site produced by a professional as this was what was stopping me taking the nect step. Now I think my success would be limited by the fact that I don’t have my own product, rather I am promoting affilaite products.
http://healingmystery.com manoj

breathtaking manifesto! Rich money is the factor that will prevent me from taking benefit of your ‘sane’ counsel. At the beggining of my career I probably will not be able to afford you.
Howard Olson

Having read your Manifesto from
cover to cover, and having spent
years in top management positions
…what I read from your blogger
respondents in what they require
is a clear sense of direction
from A to Z. You have a provided
a great document, and a refreshing
breath of fresh air from most of
what is extant on the internet.