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Click on the link below for more.. https://www.trustthelink.com/5-reasons-businesses-do-not-like-groupon-much-better-way/ Hey wutz going on. Everyone wants a deal so a coupon site such as Groupon could be the best thing ever. There are some hidden things that you may not know, that I wanted to share. Reason 1 - The service is VERY expensive. When you look at the website it seems there is NO upfront cost and its pay-as-you-go, it seems great right? The truth is they take 50% of your revenue as fees, to begin with, and that doesn't even include the discount you are giving to the consumer. Some more bad news is Groupon requires that a business discount its services by at least 50% and sometimes more. With a $100 product, you would get "at most" $25 and at worst $5. Reason 2 -There is a risk that new users would get a discount and the loyal customers that have been supporting you pay a higher price. It just seems wrong, and maybe a small discount wouldn't be bad, but a large one is almost like a slap in the face for repeat customers. It would be nice if you could customize the discounts such as everyone getting the same discount, but the longer someone has been a customer the bigger discount they would get. This way it would encourage someone to keep doing business with you. This just seems better to me! Reason 3 There is a risk that Groupon customers are "first" and possibly ONLY interested in the discount. It makes sense since they first wen't to a website to look for bargains, and they choose your business ONLY due to the bargain. The reality is different than what the customer is getting and this can be a problem. You can't continue doing those prices. Reason 4 there are concerns with returning visitors. The argument for using this coupon website is that by offering a one-time discount you have a chance to pick up a loyal customer that will pay you into the future (at full price). Imagine you get a killer deal on gas, but a week later the price increases by 75% are you going to be super excited to go back there? No, you probably will be pissed off right? Instead, you probably will continue to look for another deal that is close to the same price you already paid possibly on Groupon. Reason 5 – Is if Google the topic "should my small business use Groupon." You will probably see many examples of "approach with caution" or even "horror stories" except for when the website Groupon shows up. You might be wondering if there is a better option or if offering coupons are worth it. The answer is yes, I go over this in more detail as well as some cool stuff you can do with coupons, and some more of the Groupon story, which is fascinating. Click on the link below or go to trustthelink.com for more. Oh, and what do you think? Am I wrong? Have you used Groupon, what has your experience been like? Bye for now.

Click on the link below for more... https://www.trustthelink.com/how-to-make-money-with-content-aggregation-laziest-way/ Hey wutzup. I'm a proud lazy person, Very lazy. Especially when it comes to earning money, I just want to get paid and not work very hard. There is a business model I recently discovered, that might just be one of the easiest ways to earn money.  I'll give you an example to help you wrap your head around this. Have you heard of the Drudge Report? It's not too fancy and it looks like it came from the 1950's, but it works and the website got over 25 million visits in the last 24 hours (amazing stuff).  All it does is post articles, in black and white. What is even crazier is they did NO work to create the articles. Yea, they just took the articles from other places and legally put them on their website and it's called content aggregation.  You might be wondering why do people go to this website? The Drudge Report was started in 1997 when Drudge created it to supplement a $10 per year email newsletter.  In 1998 the Drudge Report got noticed when it broke that Newsweek had information on sexual relations between a White House intern and Bill Clinton. People started to get in the habit of going to the Drudge Report for the top news and the site just grew.  You could say it's a brand thing. More importantly, it's just convenient and can save someone time, because all the information is right there.  You might be wondering what this has to do with earning money online and doing NO work. Me and you can do the same thing, but just on a smaller level.  The first step is to choose a certain niche it could be about vampires for example. Then get a website and you would pull the latest news from multiple sources about vampires to this webpage.  If someone loves vampires they are going to love your website because it's convenient. The best part is you don't have to create any content are even updated automatically with something called an RSS (Really Simple Syndication) You can see how this stuff can provide value to someone without a lot of work.You might be wondering how exactly you are going to get paid right?  The easiest way is with an ad network, you get paid every day by showing ads. A second way I would recommend is to create an email newsletter and then share vampire-related affiliate products to someone who joins the list.  The purpose of the free content displaying on your website is it gives someone a reason to keep coming back to your website, it automatically updates with no work, it's a great thing to advertise. It even can even give you ideas on what to create content around if you want.  The important thing is your providing value for barely any work.  Hopefully, this makes some sense.  If you want to go deeper into this including the exact steps, how the traffic works, plus 2 other very popular websites that have this business model click on the link below or go to trustthelink.com. 

Click on the link below for more...  https://www.trustthelink.com/how-do-i-find-high-value-keywords-to-get-traffic-lazy-way/ Hey wutz up.   There are many keyword tools that you can buy and I really don't like many of these tools. For one they can be Very expensive.    My second issue is I'm very skeptical of the results of the traffic and the competition results that the tool tells you.   Even if the tool is right when it comes to the search volume, it also doesn't take into account similar keywords that "also" rank for the idea you have.  The total traffic that you can get for a term is probably going to be different.   The only person who truly knows how much traffic a search term will get is Google. There are different indicators that can give you an idea if you're on the right track.   I idea is to run the search term through Google Trends and if any info comes up then that is a good sign. If you start to write the search term and Google automatically fills it in then that is another good sign.    Also, if you see your search term closely matching a people also ask questions then that's good.  In the end, you're own common sense and feeling is probably the best indicator, the search term gets a decent amount of traffic and is popular.    The good news is that some people will use these tools that say that a term will get 0 traffic or barely any and not go after it and that means less competition for you and I.   The competition is another area that I'm very skeptical of when it comes to keyword tools. It's far better to Google the search term you want to compete for and look at the competition directly? To me that is a way better approach.    Then you want to ask yourself the following questions?  Are there many articles not on point?  Are there lots of forums?  Are the websites not established?  Are the articles weak, and don't answer the question?  Do you think you can write a "better" resource? This is the main one.  Also, look at the headlines, and if you can create a more attention-grabbing headline that you can still get very good traffic.    The one area in which keyword tools can be very helpful is brainstorming ideas and this can save you time and give you lots of topics to write about.   What about you? Am I completely wrong please let me know in the comments.    Lastly, if you want more ideas on finding keywords to target for both Blogging and Youtube just click on the link below or go to trustthelink.com.   I also go over these steps in more detail and I also share the 1 tool that I do like and why.   Wish you the best. Bye for now.

Click on the link below for more... https://www.trustthelink.com/what-is-presell-page-for-affiliate-marketing-secret-method/ Hey wutz going.   In anything you do there is usually more money going deep rather than shallow. For example someone who has been a truck driver for 20 years and owns his own truck will probably earn more money than someone who is completely brand new right?  It's the same for affiliate marketing and there are many ways someone can go deep into it and not shallow.    An example of going shallow would be using Facebook to post an affiliate link a few times a week. It's better than nothing, but you probably can do better, if you plan ahead.  One way you can go deep is with a presell page or bridge page.   Instead of sending someone to an affiliate offer you could send the person to an presell page. This then could warm someone up to the product and could increase your income.    There is a good book I read a few years go called Presuasion.   Basically getting someone in the right state of mind can be very helpful before you make an offer. It can also work great in negotiating such as pointing to a very expensive product and then pointing to your product, which would be MUCH less money.   Another way you can think of a presell is it's a personal endorsement of the product by yourself. What are some things you "really" like about the product? You can use that in the presell.    Another way to improve your presell and this has to do with "all" your marketing is talking to the reader directly.  Instead of talking to many people in your writing or video just talk to the reader directly and make it more personal. This was in the book Pre-suasion.  A third way to improve your presell has to do with association. People don't care about products they want what the product will do for them.   It's like looking at those diamond commercials and then seeing a happy couple. The commercial is associating buying jewelry with a better romantic relationship.   If you can associate the product to the ideal outcome and talk about that, get excited and enthusiastic about the outcome it can warm someone up to the affiliate offer.   I really just scratched the surface on these bridge pages or presell pages.   To get more ideas click on the link below or go to trustthelink.com. I go over exactly how to make a presell page very easily, 5 different types of presell pages.   Plus, more ideas on going deep into affiliate marketing and earning more money with less effort and time.   I hope this video or podcast was helpful. Bye for now.

Click on the link below for more...  https://www.trustthelink.com/will-chatgpt-replace-copywriters-3-interesting-reasons/  Hey, wutzup.   A very long time ago article spinning was all the rage. You could take an article change a few words and spam backlinks and thus game Google.   It did work for a small amount of time, but not in the long run.   As you can imagine the articles sounded not that good.   There are some similarities between ChatGPT and this method if you just use ChatGPT to do all the work for you.    I'm not nervous about this technology completely taking over work for bloggers,  copywriters, and content creation and I'll give you 4 reasons.  For one 1 some people will get so scared they will quit and that means less competition for the rest of us.    Number 2 – ChatGPT and AI doesn't have the personal experience that a real person has. Don't get me wrong ChatGPT has a place and can be helpful, but it's just different.    The trust factor is going to be a little different. It's like learning copywriting from someone who has been doing it for a while or an AI who has no experience.   There will always be someone who wants to learn from the human and not the AI.    Number 3 – If there is anything we have learned about the Pandemic, with lockdowns and social distancing is that it can drive people crazy. It's so bad, that some people are starting businesses charging for hugs and people are selling imaginary friends. That might be the business to get into.  There is a human connection that chatGPT doesn't have.    Number 4 – is past experiences. Some people thought Youtube would destroy blogging (I was one) and that never happened. Others thought Tiktok would destroy Youtube and that never happened.    It's the same with self-driving cars, some people do not want a self-driving car even if it was 100% safe (and it's not).  In conclusion, I don't think it's a good idea to depend on any 1 platform, but to spread your risk out. That way you're not as weak and venerable to change. Still, just using 1 platform is better than nothing.   Also, there are a lot of really cool things ChatGPT can help content creators.    If you are interested in learning more click on the link below or go to trustthelink.com. I created a whole post on this topic and I also go over what copywriting is, 2 ways to do improve your skill at it, plus 3 ways we can use ChatGPT for our benefit.    I hope this video was helpful. But what are your thoughts? Am I wrong let me know in the comments?   Bye for now.

Click on the link below for more...  https://www.trustthelink.com/who-views-instagram-reels-expert-weights-in/ Hey wutzup, vertical content is amazing, these are those short videos you can pump out to Tiktok or Instagram for example.  I've been trying to build my Instagram muscle how to use Reels and Stories and how to get more views. I discovered some interesting things I wanted to share.  Stories are great because they can include a link in the story, With Reels, you can't put a link in there.  What you could do with a Reel is put a link in your bio and then in your Reel tell people to check out your profile for more, and this is what I do a lot.   Reels are great because people who don't follow you can see them.  With Stories, ONLY your followers will see them.   Reels can stay up for “in theory” forever, while stories will disappear in 24 hours.   Reels can be 90 seconds long and Stories are 15 seconds a clip, but you can combine 4 of them to make it 60 seconds.   Reels have better editing tools, while stories have more stickers and you can include polls and questions.    The million-dollar question is how to get more views for your Reels, since these people who don't follow you can see them.  The first thing is hashtags and MOST people recommend 3-5 very, very targeted hashtags.    The next thing which is very big is watch time. You want people to watch until the end of the video. One way you could improve this is with making your videos shorter. Another idea is to include a hook, which is some reason to get someone to watch until the end that creates curiosity.   A thumbnail that invokes curiosity can also be a good idea. Lastly, is putting text in the video.  Many people that watch vertical content don't have the sound on, so having written text is a good idea.   If you want to learn more click on the link below in the description or go to trustthelink.com. I talk about more how the algorithm works and some ideas on how to pump on content more quickly and easier.   I do want to end by saying I don't think it's a good idea to ONLY depend on 1 platform, but to use MANY platforms.    For example, India banned Tiktok in 2020, and if someone ONLY relied on Tiktok for everything they would be up a creek without a paddle.   Using many platforms including email is a great because if a change happens you're not as venerable or weak.   Hope this video or podcast was helpful. Bye for now.

Click on the link below for more at...  https://www.trustthelink.com/does-email-marketing-work-in-india-hell-yea/ Hey wutz going on?    Maybe your a blogger, Youtuber or thinking about getting into one of those. Maybe you are big on Tiktok you may have forgotten or even written off email marketing thinking it's not worth the energy..    Today I wanted to share a few things with an email that you may not know or thought about.   For one if you own a blog, Youtube channel or you are on some other platform like Tiktok you can actually sell it.   If you have built an email list as you have grown your blog or channel that email list will increase the price of your channel. You will get more money.   If you build an email list and You send 0 emails it can still be very valuable. You may not have thought about that.  A second reason to grow an email list is to make more sales. Say someone visits your blog or Youtube channel the truth is they may NEVER come back.   If they join your email list they could get an email 30 days from now and make a purchase.    A third reason is to diversify. If Google comes out with an update or Youtube changes its algorithm you're at the mercy of these platforms.    If you have an email list you can still earn money with the list even if you are kicked off Youtube for some weird reason.   I'm a BIG fan of "all the above" approach - attack on land, air, and sea!    A fourth reason to grow an email list is to get people back to your blog or Youtube channel. Which can be great for the algorithm and getting more views and of course revenue.   Oh, and the fifth reason is for launches or to market new products.  A sixth reason is you can market to someone YEARS into the future.   I know what you're thinking these email software stuff cost too much money. Some are WAY too expensive, but there is 1 where you can use it for FREE.    FREE is a no-brainer and what I recommend to start with. You may also be thinking getting emails opened and clicked isn't easy.  There is some truth to that. But if you know what you're doing they do get opened.   If you want to learn more click on the link below or go to trustthelink.com. I go over email marketing in much more detail including how to get people on your list, how to craft emails that get opened, what is a good signup rate, and more.   Hopefully, this video or podcast gave you a few ideas. Any questions or feedback – leave a comment below bye for now.

Click on the link below for more at... https://www.trustthelink.com/how-long-can-a-septic-tank-go-without-being-pumped-save/ Hey, what's going on?  If you have a septic tank, you know that pumping it can be very expensive around me it's $700. Knowing when to pump it can be confusing. If you don't pump the septic tank when it is needed it can lead to all kinds of problems such as clogging the drain field, leading to a smelly backyard, or even a backup in your home, which can be a shitty experience.  Worst case scenario is replacing things and parts, which is very expensive. Instead of pumping the septic tank based on time, which some people do, and some people recommend It's better to have a tool that tells you how much sludge is in your septic tank.  When the sludge reaches a certain amount then and ONLY then do you pump it. This tool can save you a lot of money because you're not paying to get it pumped when it doesn't need to be.   What causes the sludge is mostly toilet paper and solid material. So don't put weird stuff down the drain is going to help. You can also look into getting a bidet that will save you money. A really easy way to save money on your septic tank is by adding good bacteria that breaks down the sludge. Most importantly you want one that increases oxygen. The bacteria need oxygen to live and do their job.  I go over all this in WAY more detail in a recent blog post. You can view this post by clicking on the link below. Or going to trustthelink.com.  Hopefully, this was a little helpful. If you have something to add please leave a comment below. Bye for now. 

Click on the link below for more at... https://www.trustthelink.com/is-the-graph-crypto-a-competitor-to-chainlink-expert-predicts/ Hey wutzup.   I know OpenAI has been very popular lately, so I started looking at the top AI crypto projects out there and one of the leading ones is The Graph.    Some people think it's similar to Chainlink, so I wanted to talk about how they are both different and a little more on The Graph and some thoughts on the future of crypto in general  Graph organizes data on the Ethereum Blockchain, while Chainlink puts data on the Ethereum Blockchain.  They are completely different.  The Graphs token is GRT and there is a total of 10 billion compared to Chainlinks token LINK where there are 1 billion.   With Graph you can invest tokens called staking to earn rewards. With Chainlink, you can only earn rewards by being an Oracle and fetching information.   With Graph you can hold tokens allowing you to vote on things.  With LINK you can't vote on things, by holding the token.  LINK  is only used for 2 things to pay oracles to get data and stake the token so someone can become an Oracle.   The GRT token is used for all kinds of things.  It has an elaborate system of indexes that find data and get paid with the GRT token, delegators that act like the police to ensure indexes are doing their job and they get paid curators that act like the IRS doing audit checks on the indexers.   Plus, as I mentioned you can vote on things.  There are 2 parts to the governance of GRT on the Graph. The first part is the council which is made up of 10 people who vote on the important stuff like technical upgrades.    Token holders can vote on the little stuff such as how many tokens get burned when someone searches for something on the network.   The FTX collapse did hurt crypto in the short term and the truth is there are a lot of shitcoins, greed, and money-grabbing products in this industry.   Still, there are some solid projects in crypto that can provide benefits to people and that is what I look at.  In the LONG-RUN these solid projects will probably do ok, while the shitcoins probably will disappear.   Investing in "good" projects you believe in and hold for the long term can be a good strategy. But as always do your own research.   If you want to learn more about Graph and Chainlink, both are solid projects as well as how to be an Oracle with Chainlink and get paid click on the link below or go to trustthelink.com.   If you have something to add then please leave a comment below. Bye for now.

Click on the link below for more... https://www.trustthelink.com/what-is-the-appeal-of-model-trains-10-reasons/ Hey, wutz going on. I have a friend who is really into these model trains and I've been curious why, so I asked him and did some digging and found out some things that I wanted to share.    According to my friend, the largest reason to start a model railroad for him was its therapeutic value. It's really just to escape from the world and all the craziness and focus on something you can control.    There is a stress-reducing element to them.   There are also some health benefits. According to Nancy Bowers a therapeutic specialist, if someone has dementia the railroad can have a profound impact.   There is is also physical and cognitive benefits. Plus, what's cool about them is you can do it with someone like a friend or family member or solo.    Then you have the educational benefits of problem-solving, creativity, developing patience, engineering, and electronics   Another interesting thing about model trains is nostalgia.  Some people have fond memories of building them when they were a kid. Some people got their first set at Christmas Time and bringing some of these happy memories back as they get older is part of their appeal of them.    Then you have the branding of a model railroad. In the 1950s they "really" got more popular as more people moved to the suburbs and had more space.   The model railroad even groups, secret clubs, stores, and even events dedicated to them. Even Tom Hanks the actor loves them.    The most interesting thing I think about them is it combines many things from landscapes, painting, technology, history, transportation, engineering, and electronics.  Imagine the world if trains didn't exist? In the U.S. Alone 40% of long-distance freight is moved on trains.    If you want to learn more unique things about model trains, as well as a few ideas on how to get started which is the hardest part click on the link below or go to trustthelink.com. Bye for now.

Click on the link below for more at... https://www.trustthelink.com/can-ekg-techs-work-part-time-expert-weighs-in/ Hey wutzup my father keeps telling me about this job as an EKG Technician, where there is no schooling, you do nothing, and earn an insane amount of money. Being very skeptical I decided to look into it and discovered some interesting things I wanted to share. The coolest thing about this job or career is the schooling is very affordable and very short courses. You don't have to go into debt spending Years in college, before you get paid. I really think some colleges are just gangsters. One course costs $500 dollars and takes 4 weeks to complete. Even better you can do it online and you get this certificate that is recognized. You can actually get a job EVEN without the certificate. Some hospitals can hire you while you're studying to get it and this "might" be the best approach because you're almost guaranteed a job. You just want a return on your investment right? According to ZipRecruiter, the pay range is between $24,000 to $77,000 a year. A lot of things probably determine that pay such as location, experience other certificates you hold, and how bad they need you, but that isn't bad. What does a EKG Tech do? You basically hook someone up to a machine, in fact, you don't even read the machine, the doctor does that. Most EKG Techs do work 40-hour work weeks and can work evenings, holidays, and weekends, but it depends on the needs of your employer. Most of them work in hospitals, but some travel to see people who can't walk or live in a nursing homes. If this sounds interesting I wrote a blog post that goes into more detail on what the job is, what it's like to do the job, and most importantly some ideas on getting your foot in the door. If you want to learn more click on the link below or go to trustthelink.com. Hope this was helpful, If you have something to add then please leave a comment below. bye for now.

Click on the link for more at... https://www.trustthelink.com/retire-in-belize-or-mexico-winner-is/ Hey wutzup. I used to have a manager who was crazy about retiring in Belize the small country near the southern tip of Mexico. So I was curious why and how it compares to Mexico. What makes Belize special is it's the Only latin american country where the official language in English. Plus the country has a large percentage of foreigners. Some people really don't want to learn Spanish and they want a cheap place with nice weather. When it comes to the retirement Visa in Belize you need to be 45 years old and earn over $2,000 a month from a source outside Belize. You have to have a clean criminal history and pass the background check. Lastly, they want a medical report. The tourist Visa only lasts 30 days and you can't do a border run to reset the 30 days. There is a fee to exit the country of $40 dollars. You can extend the 30-day Visa, but the fee is $100 dollars. When it comes to Mexico depending on what country you come from the tourist Visa lasts 90 days. Plus you can do a border run to reset it, so you can get another 90 days. The next Visa is a temporary resident Visa where you can stay longer than 6 months. Plus, you can open up a bank account in Mexico, get a driver's license, buy a home, and register a vehicle. The challenge with a temporary resident Visa is the immigration office has the ultimate say and there are even services where you pay for someone to help you get the Visa (sounds like a bribe). The temporary resident Visa lasts up to 4 years. You need to prove that you earn at least $1,620 a month outside of Mexico. After 4 years you could apply for a permanent resident permit. If you want to learn more such as how the healthcare is different in each county and how many foreigners both countries have click on the link below or go to trustthelink.com. Hope this video or podcast was helpful. If you have something to add then please leave a comment below. Bye for now.

Click on the link for more at... https://www.trustthelink.com/6-pros-and-8-cons-of-a-chatbot-for-a-blog-expert-weights-in/ Hey, I've been thinking of putting a chatbot on my blog and I wanted to share a few thoughts on them. When it comes to the overall macro of a website or any business it comes down to patience, which is not easy for anyone. Patience really helps. It's probably a good idea to learn how to crawl, before walking and running. This means if your blog or website isn't getting any visitors or isn't making money it's probably not a good idea to install a chatbot on it just yet. If your website is getting visitors and it's profitable you could use your profits to experiment with a shiny new tool like a chatbot and see if it helps you earn more money. It really is a case-by-case scenario of how helpful it can be. The main problem with chatbots is they cost money every month. You just want to make sure it's profitable and it's not going to bleed cash. You really have to track the numbers. A very large advantage of a chatbot is that you may not have thought about upsells. The easiest time to market something is right after someone has made a purchase. Strike, while the iron is hot so to speak. There are chatbots that can do this. Plus it's instant, unlike using email, which is one of the old fashion ways  for an upsell Another large advantage with them is your bounce rate. If someone is about to leave your website a chatbot could engage with someone and if it helps to make a few sales it could pay for itself. Plus, it can help someone find something on your website faster and since nobody has patience nowadays this for sure can help. The largest advantage to them could be with complicated products and answering questions someone may have and answering them in an instant. There are more negatives that you may not have thought about as well and you can learn more by clicking on the link below or going to trustthelink.com. I hope this video or podcast was helpful. Bye for now.

Click on the link below for more...  https://www.trustthelink.com/whats-the-fastest-way-to-become-a-pilot-buckle-up/  Hey wutzup. I have a family currently studying to be a pilot, so I wanted to share a few things about the process and how to get there faster and cheaper that I discovered.  The first step is the discovery flight.  Get some real-world flying to see how it is and most importantly if you like it. Plus, you can brag to everywhere you've actually flown a plane right?  If you want to be a commercial pilot and actually earn money from it.  The truth is 80% of students don't make it.   There are many reasons but the finances is a big hurdle. It costs around $100 thousand dollars if you add everything up to become a commercial pilot unless you join the military and go that path.  According to ZipRecruiter the average income of a starting commercial pilot now is around $50,000 a year. Is it worth it? That is up to you to decide.    There are scholarships that can help, but many are geared toward women and ethnic minorities. If I'm wrong please let me know in the comments.   The airlines United also has a school where they will pay $17,000 and give you access to loans for the rest. The good news is because the loan has a conditional job offer at United this reduces the risk and thus can reduce the interest rate.    The bad news (or good news)  is United wants at least half of the school to be women or minorities.  Figuring out the finances beforehand will increase your chance of making it to the finish line or landing strip right?    The next step is passing all your medical stuff, so that will NOT hold you back.  Then you can study at home for “a whole lot” the written tests, and exams and pass them all.   This way when you hit the cockpit you will already know a lot and it will reinforce what you learned on the ground. Then all the stuff you learn when flying can be reinforced with more homework.    There is even a way to listen to the language of air traffic on the ground to make it even easier when you're in the cockpit.   My family member is paying around $400 per flight, so the more learning you can do on the ground is going to save you money.  Each flight you want to be prepared for because they are very expensive.    After you get your pilot's license you still need 250 hours of flying time, plus pass more tests to get your commercial license to actually earn money from flying.   To learn more click on the link below or go to trustthelink.com because I share different ways to get those hours, plus how to study for the written exams and more.   I hope this video or podcast was helpful. If you disagree with something or have something to add then please leave a comment below. Bye for now.

Click on the link for more at.... https://www.trustthelink.com/do-truck...  Hey wutzup.   My brother was thinking about getting into truck driving, so I geeked out on a bunch of stuff and I want to share a few things I discovered.   Most truck drivers get paid per mile, which means they are on duty and driving.  What many people don't know is that most carriers will not pay if you're on duty and not driving.   If your fueling your truck, inspecting it, and waiting for something you don't get paid.   If you add up, ALL the hours you work divided by your paycheck your actual hourly rate will probably be less than your effective hourly pay.    The good news is that when you are waiting and NOT getting paid you can still do things such as read a book, watch a show, or exercise.   The real hourly rate is going to be closer to around $20 an hour (on average) starting out as a corporate truck driver but can be increased with time.  Even though many advertisements will talk about gross income a year because it's easy to recruit someone as a driver.    I know Walmart advertises truck drivers getting paid around 100k a year, the thing is Walmart "Only" hires the BEST truck drivers (You need lots of experience) and it's very difficult to get that job.  There is also this dream to own your own truck in the trucking industry and that's called an owner-operator.    Around 84% of commercial truck drivers in the U.S. are company drivers and do not own their own trucks.   If you are an owner operator there is more responsibility and "hopefully" more money. The bad news when you are an owner-operator there is more maintenance and anything that goes wrong with the truck is going to be your responsibility.    If the truck gets towed and needs repairs it's going to cost! If you don't have access to deep pockets of money then you're going to be out of business.   Between 60-65% of owner-operators don't make it 3 years. It's not easy.    If you are going to finance or lease a truck the interest rate is going to be higher than a car.   Taxes are also something to think about when you're an owner-operator and can be of help if you do it right.   The cool thing about being an owner-operator is you have more flexibility on what jobs to take and you can run the truck however you want it.    Of course, the money "should" be higher as well and in order for it to be worth it you should be earning at least 1.5 times what you would be earning as a corporate driver.  Another thing to think about is making sure you have enough work to justify all the money you're spending.   The general guideline is to crawl before you walk. The first step would be to work for a corporation for "at least" 3 years.    You also probably should have a TON of money saved up for emergencies, breakdowns, and other expenses. Then think about owning your own truck.   If you want to learn more click on the link below or go to trustthelink.com. I created a whole post about this, plus I share some pros and cons to trucking that some people don't think about as well as a way to pick the right school and company to work for.   Hope this video or podcast was helpful. If there is something you disagree with or have something to add then please leave a comment below. Bye for now.

Click on the link below for more... https://www.trustthelink.com/how-much-do-companies-pay-for-slogans-youll-be-surprised/ You can earn anywhere between $5 to $999 dollars on 1 slogan that you created!   There are 2 main ways to sell them.   Slogan Contests  Freelance Services   A popular way many companies get a slogan is to have a contest.  They pick the one they like best and if it's yours then you can earn up to $999.  The second way to earn money with slogans is by enrolling in freelance websites and offering your services where you can help someone come up with a slogan.  You might be wondering what the heck is a slogan.    A slogan is more than just a set of words, it's used to persuade someone to buy a product more on an emotional level and that is difficult to put into words.  You could think of a slogan as everything the business is about in a few short words. You can see why they can be worth SO much money.  Figuring out these catchy words is the difficult part!   An example of this would be the company Allstate "your in good hands." This sums up everything about the business right?  A logo is an image that is instantly recognized, but they both go together nicely.    If you want to earn more money with slogans you could combine it with other things. One great idea is to create logos. Then you could sell the slogan and logo together and earn more money.   A third idea is to sell a domain name with a logo and slogan. I've been involved in domains for a very long time and it's a tricky business because domains cost to renew every year.   Psychology holding on to them for a long time isn't easy. They make crypto seem easy!   If you are going to get into domain reselling I recommend only buying domains that are VERY good and pricing them MUCH lower than you want, (which isn't easy because we are all greedy) so they sell faster.    This way you don't have to worry about the damn renewal fees.   There is money in domains if you do it right.  This reminds me of a great saying “pigs get fat and hogs get slaughtered” I don't know where I got it from, but I like it.   All this takes time, which is why domaining isn't easy, but it sounds easy.    I did create a blog post about this topic where I go into much more detail, which you can check out by clicking on the link below or going to trustthelink.com.  I also share some ideas on how to create a slogan and 2 tools that can give you some ideas. Plus a lot more on where to sell them, and more on domaining.   Hopefully, this was helpful. Bye for now.

Click on the link below for more... https://www.trustthelink.com/is-pathrise-worth-it-3-red-flags/ After going through an affiliate network I heard about Pathrise being a huge seller. Being curious I wondered what it was was all about.   You could think of Pathrise as a network that can help someone find, apply, interview, and land a job in tech. A good job!    The good news is the network is free until you land the job that you want. The bad news is like the show Shark Tank they take a percentage of the money you earn on the job.  The million-dollar question (or thousand-dollar question) is if it's worth it.  The percentage is anywhere between 5 to 7% of your salary in your first year (this could change). Some more bad news is this is money before taxes.  So it's VERY expensive.   On the other side of the pancake, giving Pathrise a percentage and getting your foot in the door might be better than NOT getting a job at all.  Still, 5-7% of your first-year salary is a SHIT TON of money.  What exactly do you get by giving up a percentage of your income?  You most likely will get psychological help and encouragement from your mentor (which still can be good).  As well as some tips, and pointers to improve your chances.  You're not going to get a secret Rolodex of insiders that automatically gets you the job.   The third red flag has to do with their terms and conditions. They do have a nice guarantee that if you are not placed within 12 months you can waive your income share and pay nothing.   What exactly does placement mean?   Placement means getting offered a job. If that job is a shitty job and what happens if you don't want it and turn it down?  Since you rejected the placement then the guarantee is void. This means that 12 monthly guarantee doesn't apply to you.    Basically, all Pathrise has to do is offer you ANY job in that 12 months so they get paid.   There are other ways to land a job in a tech and a few other tech opportunities that I'm excited about.   If you want to learn more simply click on the link below or go to my website at trustthelink.com.   If you disagree or have something to add then simply leave a comment below. Bye for now.

Click on the link below for more... https://www.trustthelink.com/why-is-the-us-so-dry-2-solutions/ Lately, I've been curious about the water situation in the western U.S. This megadrought.   It's drying up lake Mead which is the largest reservoir in the U.S. A reservoir is human created lake (not natural) usually due to a damn on a river.  Lake Mead is at its lowest level since 1937 when the reservoir was first filled. If it gets too low then it doesn't generate electricity and no drinking water.    What the western U.S. is experiencing is a mega-drought and it's different than a normal drought. A normal drought is a dry spell, but then it gets wet again. With a megadrought it just stays dry without the wetness and this region has been experiencing this since the year 2000.    A drought is caused by 3 things. Lack of snowpack  Lack of soil moisture  High temperatures   What happens is snow falls on mountains in the winter. If not a lot of snowpack is formed on the mountain then this can create a drought. Then spring comes and the snow melts creating water that travels down the mountain to reservoirs like Lake Mead and the Colorado River.    Before the reservoir or river gets the water the soil first consumes it. If the soil is "super" dry then it's going to drink a lot more of it.   Also if the temperature is "super" hot then the water will evaporate and less of it will get into the river and reservoirs. All three of these factors can contribute to drought.  Lastly, is the consumption and I thought lawns and golf courses were consuming all the water.    The truth is 14% of water use in the west is commercial and residential you know homes and businesses. The VAST majority of water use (86%) is for the irrigation of crops.   What is even more fascinating is the crop that eats the MOST water isn't even one humans eat its alfalfa. Other water-thirsty crops would be ones that feed cows such as hay. Around 32% of the water that is consumed is for cattle.    You might be wondering what the U.S. is doing about this megadrought. As you can imagine they want the states that use the water to figure out how to reduce their use of it.   As you can guess the states that use the water can't figure it out so the U.S. government is stepping in (like the responsible adult) to impose restrictions.   To discover what areas of the U.S. Will be most impacted by the drought and 2 things you can do to prepare for the drought click on the link below or go to trustthelink.com.   Bye for now.

Click on the link below for more... https://www.trustthelink.com/is-it-worth-it-to-make-and-sell-candles-7-pros-and-3-cons/ My mom is retired and I thought about doing it with her for fun, making some money would be good two right?  There are some pros and cons to this business that I learned and I wanted to share them with you.    First the negatives, so I end on a high note.   The largest negative with the candle business is the legal steps and having a business plan. All that legal stuff depends on where you live, but it's something to consider.    The next negative is there really are a lot of options when it comes to candles. This is good, but it's also bad I'm thinking of the term paralysis analysis where there are too many options and you end up doing nothing.   This is why it helps to have a written business plan.   For example, with my blog, every step is written out, so it's almost like paint by numbers. I dummy-proof it for myself.  The third negative and this had to do with many businesses is they take time. Things usually take longer than you expect.    For the advantages, there really is a lot.   For starters do you enjoy doing creative stuff using your hands? You could enjoy the art of creating a candle.  Candles provide a lot of benefits and not just light and fragrance, but relaxation, stress relief, romance, decoration, and more. Knowing that you are giving someone this can be an advantage because you believe in what you are selling right?   Another advantage is there are many different ways to make candles and market them. You can market candles on various platforms such as Etsy, eBay, Craigslist, Shopify.   There is locally and they are easy to transport in your car, such as trade shows, farmers' markets and even just going to an empty lot with a sign on a busy street to sell candles.    The fourth benefit is keeping kids, parents or grandparents entertained and busy. Doing something other than watching TV or playing video games, has to be good. Not like I'm trying to knock those things, but you know what I'm saying.   The last benefit is you can earn an extra income and that is a great thing in these crazy times.  You could also put your parents or kids to work for you.   These are a few things I discovered. If you disagree or want to add something. Leave a comment below.   For more ideas on starting a candle business as well as some nifty shit I discovered about candles in general, click on the link in the description or go to trustthelink.com.   Bye for now.

Click on the link below for more... https://www.trustthelink.com/is-vina-...  Hey wutzup, lately I've been interested in Chili due to the fascinating combination of surfing and snowboarding.   I learned some really cool stuff about a popular beach town called Vina Del Mar that I wanted to share with you.    What makes this Vina Del Mar town unique is the music festival that is held every February. Starting in 1960 it might just be the oldest and largest musical festival in Latin America.   What makes the music festival unique is just how brutal the crowd can get. The audience is named  "The Monster." Booing someone off the stage isn't uncommon.    Getting accepted by the crowd can improve an artist's popularity with the rest of Latin America. There are 3 awards that are given out at the festival. There is a Silver Torch, Golden Torch, and Silver Seagull.  If an artist gains all 3 awards it's called they "tamed the monster" the monster being the crowd and gains instant recognition as a major star by the media.   Another thing that makes this town unique is how close it is to the capital city of Santiago at around a 2-hour drive.   It's around a 3-hour car drive to various ski resorts. Being close to both surfing and skiing is very cool. I really love both activities.  Even though I've been surfing for years and I'm not that good, it's fun!   What makes the country of Chile unique is it's the longest and skinniest country in the world. The country was formed from natural geography and military conquest.    When Chile become independent from Spain on September 18 1810 it was a very small country. Only during the War of the Pacific in the 1880s when it fought Peru and Bolivia did it grow to the size it is today making the country of Bolivia landlocked and snatching up Peru's southern tip.   The last point is Chile has a very strong economy, and might be one of the strongest in Latin America.    If you want to know more click on the link below or go to my website at trustthelink.com. I give you some more cool unique things about Chile, and some ideas to help you get down there. Bye for now.