LESSON #1: Introduction to Eric’s Tips

By | June 10, 2008

Welcome to Eric’s Tips!

If you want to start an online business, or if you want to make your current online business more profitable, you’ve come to the right place.

Please watch the following video:

Main points:

  • We’re going to start at the very beginning. It’s OK if you don’t know anything about online business.
  • I’m going to show you how to build an online business from ‘A’ to ‘Z’. If you’re an experienced internet marketer, please bear with me through the basics, because I’ll be sharing all of my advanced techniques too.
  • I have a lot of personal experience and success in online business, which qualifies me to teach you what I know.
  • I’m a “normal” guy, and I’m going to try to avoid the hype as much as possible.
  • Action steps:

    1) White list this email address: tips@ericstips.com (put me on your “safe list” to make sure you receive the lessons). For detailed instructions, please see:
    Whitelist instructions

    2) Make a folder to save all the emails you receive from me.

    3) Commit to following each lesson.

    As always, you are welcome to post your questions and comments below.

    Have a great day!

    1,672 thoughts on “LESSON #1: Introduction to Eric’s Tips

    1. Petre Tudor

      Hi Eric,

      Great your first lesson.Thank you very much for this lesson.I already have Writing Cash and Ericstips accounts but I still haven’t succeeded to make money.But I learned a lot of info and skills as well.
      Therefore your 100 lessons are welcome for me.

      Be sure I already whitelisted your e-mail address and I created a special folder named Erics_Tips to save the all lessons.

      But I have a big problem.I watched and hearded your first video.But I understood less because I’m an International member and I don’t hear enough to understand your speach.Therefore I ask you:
      Can you send us as .pdf file your audio speach from your videos?

      If you can’t help me I’m afraid I won’t understand your helpful lessons.

      Thank you vry much anticipate.

      Respewctfully,
      Petre Tudor

      Reply
    2. Victor

      Great, how fast will you be going through the lessons Eric?

      Reply
    3. Mary

      Hi Eric,
      I have a question I’ve been trying to get answered for weeks. I’m one of those “suckers” who recently paid $2000, money I didn’t have, for mentoring from one of the gurus. I cannot even get my coach to help me out with this. I know that I can be taught, follow directions, be dedicated and devote time to this. No problem with that aspect. My problem is, I don’t have a product or a service!! I’ve been told to think about hobbies, passions, interests, etc. I’ve been thinking to the point of losing sleep…a lot of it. I’ve now spent $2000 of my family’s money to be coached on how to sell a non-existent product/service. I’m not looking to make a gazillion dollars, just some supplemental income and maybe enough to help out some family memebers. The only way I can see this happening is through affiliate marketing. What do you think?

      Thank you.
      Mary

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    4. RonnieMarz

      Hello Eric,

      After watching and listening to your first lesson, I would just like to say Thank You! It is very rare these days to find someone that is willing to help people like me; that have all the pieces, but don’t know how to put them together. You did not brag and you sounded very sincere. It has to be the God in you. God Bless You on that! I am looking forward to receiving all of the 100 Lessons and learning from you.

      Thanks again,
      Ron M.

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    5. Sid

      This is a great idea! “Your message is your legacy.” Life is short in relative terms and we all need a purpose… I can’t think of anything better that helping people without an expectation of financial gain!

      Reply
    6. Bill

      OK Eric, It was time for this! Personally I have bought a ton of stuff from you and Joe Comm (and others)for years but I have not learned yet how to market them. We all have been told to start websites and participate in giveaway promotions to produce our mailing lists, but I still don’t know how to do this correctly. It looks like you will tell us. When I first read your email about you “giving up your business” or however you worded it, I was going to respond with a silly comment because I am so frustrated and broke. I waited to see what you were going to do and you ARE different from the junk we all see every week! Thanks for doing this honest one for us. BTW, I teach at a college and would like start a study group with business students who are interested in doing this kind of work as a project. I’ll see if I can get one going in the Summer term that starts in July. Thanks again, Bill

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    7. Nick

      Hey Eric,

      I thinks its really cool what you are doing, and you are truelly a great inspiration, I think its really good how you are trying to communicate to people that its not all about the money. I agree completely, money is just a passage to freedom, and being able to make an impact to more people in a positive way.

      Great stuff Eric.

      Thanks for being real.

      Nick

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    8. Glen Crosier

      Hi Eric – just trying to add a comment to say how glad I am I stumbled accross your site just as you’re starting this course. Nice:-)

      Many Thanks
      Glen Crosier
      Brighton
      UK

      Reply
    9. Peter Solty

      @ Chris: check your mixer if something is muted or check you cables, if they are into the right plugs: mic ->pink, out ->green. Perhaps you also need to update your sound card driver.
      Hope, this helps.

      Reply
    10. Brad Christopher

      This is great and I will be promoting it on my blog… Thanks for the prayer request website also.. God Bless..

      Brad Christopher

      Reply
    11. RonnieMarz

      Hi Mary,

      Unfortunately, you are not alone in spending a ton of money. There are so many scams out there today it is sad to think that thy brother or sister would just love to take all of your hard earned cash. I have found that a lot of the so called gurus…just want your money!

      It is OK that you do not have your own products to sell right now. As you learn and grow you may just come up with some real winners that we all might want. Affiliate marketing is a good way to earn a living…but you have to choose wisely.

      I would recomend that you pay close attention to Eric’s lessons as I believe that he is going to come forward with some very useful information.

      Reply
    12. Rovian

      Is it even possible to create folders in Gmail, and if it is, I would like to know how. I do not mean labels.

      Reply
    13. Bryan Hee

      Hi Eric,

      Thanks for sharing your knowledge about internet marketing.

      It’s very motivating for all the newbies who wants to success in the “internet business”

      To your success
      Bryan Hee

      Reply
    14. Eric Post author

      No it is not possible, they use labels instead. I gave some links above to the instructions on their site.

      Reply
    15. Eddy

      Hi!Eric
      Behind any great man is a great family. I want to congratulate your wife and kids for letting you apply the time that could have been spent with them, for the sake of complete strangers you set sail to help.Thank you for giving your background. Your posture along with your calm voice reflect a trusting personality.I shall look at PRAYWAY to provide my contribution
      P.S. By the way,count us as your friends now
      Mille fois merci, Eric Eddy

      Reply
    16. Eric Post author

      Mary- I do beleive that *most* people are able to create a product of some sort, so I wouldn’t give up on it yet. Sometimes you just have to put something out there and see if it works, and if not, try a different product. But it is possible that affiliate marketing could be a better fit for you. Perhaps the next several lessons will give you some direction regarding the best business route for you.

      Reply
    17. Cynthia Lay

      Congrats on the “new” direction, Eric!

      I’m curious to know what software you used to create that video lesson? And, is it available for the Mac?

      Cynthia

      Reply
    18. James

      Thanks Eric, You have always seemed to be the real deal. I’m proud to follow where you have been. I’ve been trying to get something realistic going for over eight years. I do get all my work from the internet by advertising (ppc)but I still have to do a whole lot of physical work to make it happen. I am looking to switch to more info and afiliate advertising to take a bit of the load. God’s blessings to you and all who are following this new undertaking. jm

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    19. YourAuctionNews

      Great intro video. I’m looking foward to see te rest of the videos. I too would like to live comfortable. I don’t need the fancy car and house.

      God bless you and your family.

      -Carlos

      Reply
    20. Jean

      Hi Eric

      Ditto on all previous comments. You are a blessing to more people than you will ever know. I am looking forward to this journey with you!

      Jean Mandel

      Reply
    21. adri

      Thanks eric
      This is what I want, I need your sharing your knowledge how to make business online because I have tried about one year by trial and error
      So if you guide me will make more fast for me to reach what I want.

      Thanks again, I hope a lot of people get benefit from your lesson

      Reply
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    23. Parwez Anwer

      hi eric,
      thanks for lesson no.1 and its really good information that we have brocken information.
      i have a google blog for travel can i apply ur tips in that blog.
      thanking yiu
      parwez

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    24. Juanita

      I wanted the first comment to be complimentary as I was so excited to participate in your Tips; but first I need help. I have Outlook Express & went into Folders, created one (I thought) Eric’s Tips, but message keeps popping up that can’t create, need a character. However, Eric’s Tips & Eric’s Tips #1 are listed, but nothing in folder. Please help. Thank you. Juanita

      Reply
    25. Pinchas

      Keep on, Eric!
      100 lessons! If you’ll publish a lesson per day, it will take 4 months!

      Keep on!

      Reply
    26. Michael T.

      I tried to save Lesson 1 in the Eric’s Tips folder but both times it got to 50% it read an error saying the file could not be saved. Help!

      Reply
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    28. Ruediger

      Dear Eric,

      I really like your down-to-earth style. 100 lessons may sound like a lot of work, but I think this is good for a part-timer like me (assuming the videos are no longer than 15 minutes:-).

      Commited and ready for the next tips,

      Ruediger

      Reply
    29. Billy

      I’ve been getting Eric’s Tips for quite awhile now, and have always been impressed by his character and honesty. You prove that it’s possible to make lots of money online, and still remain true to yourself and to others.

      I’m starting this series from the beginning, even though I’ve become acquainted with many of the lessons contained in the first videos. But I’m still learning something in every video.

      Thanks, Eric.

      Reply
    30. daniel neita

      hey i dont even know how i stumbled upon you, eric.

      i loved your first lesson, and your character hummmm, you seem alright to me, you give away 10pecent of your earnings to your church, and you also have helped out people in other things, which as you said you are not going to boast about, i like that, so you have my undivided attention, i will commit to your teachings, i feel that they are going to be, of the most use, and with a few, “oh i get it in” them. so until or next lesson. peace be with you, and your family.

      daniel neita

      from london england

      Reply
    31. Rose

      Hi Eric, Thanks for lesson one.. now eagerly awaiting lesson 2… when is it?? Sorry but i am keen to keep on learning!!! Thanks for your great idea – looking forward to lesson 2.

      Reply
    32. T.H.Morse

      All I can say Eric is “Excellent” My own journey online has been filled with bits and pieces of the puzzle that we all call Internet Marketing…every time I bought an informative ebook (with just a few pieces to the overall puzzle in it) I got 10 bonus ebooks too, clogging my computer and creating more reading for me while adding to the confusion (information overload)…I’ve learned a great deal from what I’ve read and putting it all into order and taking action was a daunting task that had hindered not just me but thousands if not millions of what would have been valuable and viable business partners had they not been discouraged and confused by greedy marketing gurus and then dropping out. I appreciate your sincerity as we all do for having the courage to put it all together without fear of being black listed by many of your top guru associates. The greatest hurdles I had to overcome was designing and building websites, it has since become what I love most about Internet Marketing…at the beginning of my online journey I remember getting emails from so called gurus telling me to hurry up and join this mlm or that mlm so I could benefit from their spill over, I guess I don’t need to tell you that it never happened and I was left having to drop out of these expensive mlm’s because of not knowing where to begin or getting any help from my upline. I’ve since made a promise to myself that whoever signs up under me will get all the help they need. So in a nut shell, thanks, I look forward to watching your series and seeing if there is something that I may have missed while on my quest for marketing knowledge.
      Respectfully,
      T.H.Morse
      http://www.LiquidHealthNetwork.com

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    33. Mollie

      Hi Eric,
      I have tried before and yes big information overload so am starting all over again step by step….Thanks for your first great lesson
      Mollie

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    34. tom

      very refreshing Eric, to know that someone of your character and your knowledge, is taking the time to share it with others. this is a god send, and may god bless you and your family!

      happy fathers day to you.

      Reply
    35. Mary

      Thank you RonnieMarz and Eric. I fully intend to stick it out. I’m axiously awaiting every lesson!!

      Mary

      Reply
    36. Pete Moring

      I’m really looking forward to this series. It’s good to see you’vegot SO much commitment.
      Others who have started similar courses have ‘tailed off’ after just a few. I don’t see that happening here.

      Many thanks,

      Pete.

      Reply
    37. carrie

      I am in love with a Persian man. I need to make money so I can be with him in Iran. I’ll do anything to be successful in this for I can never love another and will die alone without him. Lesson 1 does not give a lot of info Im looking forward to others and I wish I knew when and how I will get them..thanks

      Reply
    38. Mary E. Griswold

      I know you can help me. I can hear it in your voice. I also know that I need a lot of help. I know internet marketing but have the problem you mentioned–putting it all together. Thank you Eric. God bless you & yours.
      Mary

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    39. MIKE

      HI ERIC,YOU ARE THE BOMB REALLY.I CANNOT BELIEVE THAT SOMEONE IS READY TO TEACH FREE OF CHARGE KNOWLEDGE ACQUIRED OVER THE YEARS AND FOR GOD KNOWS HOW MUCH.I WISH YOU COULD SEND THE LESSONS IN EASILY DOWNLOADABLE FORMAT INSTEAD OF THE VIDEOS.YOU SEE WHERE I AM WATCHING THE VIDEOS IS NOT JUST POSSILE.THANKS ALL THE SAME.

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    40. Anonymous

      Dear Eric,

      I m Prasanna in Sri Lanka & search how to make money in online business. Once hearing your first lesson I realize that, I have click the right please to learn about internet business. I will keep in touch with you, & will awaiting to learn all of your 100 lessons.

      Thanks once again…

      Rgds /Prasanna (Colombo )

      Reply
    41. Don

      I look forward to hearing more. You seem like a very down to earth kind of person.

      Thanks!
      Don

      Reply
    42. Joleen

      Hello Eric
      Thanks so much for taking your precious time to help us. I value you and appreciate you showing us your family. I look forward to your lessons and thank God for you. You are so blessed and is a blessing to me and each of us. Stay well. I too am starting all over again with you off course. I have not started also because of too much information.Thanks Eric, thanks for your help.
      Joleen

      Reply
    43. Patio Misting

      Great post. Thanks for taking the time to share your knowledge. I’ve always enjoyed getting posts from you, because they have so much useful information. Now, they will contain even more.

      Reply

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