Simon Stepsys
Age: 35
Highest Education: High School
Year Started Business: "I started working for myself at 18, but this was working away from home. I started my home business in 1997."
Type Of Business: Home publishing, mlm, and Internet marketing
Market: Anyone who is dissatisfied with their way of life; anyone who is looking to get out of the rat race; someone who is positive, has a bright outlook in life, and is determined
Number Of Employees: "I have a part-time bookkeeper and use a professional accountant. They're not cheap but worth every penny."
Best Month (Gross Revenues): "My best month in my home business was in February 2003 when I made $38,077.67. My income is about to explode!"
Hours Worked Per Week During Start Up: "Every spare hour I could find, although it didn't feel like work! It was fun!"
Hours Worked Per Week Now: Around 40 --"I work when I want to instead of having to."
Favorite Business Magazines: "SFI Magazine was my favourite read; I love reading about successful people who work from home and achieved thier dreams! I also read Making Money Magazine, and E and M Magazine.
Favorite Business Books Or Authors: Recruit Your Way to Millions, by Fred Stege --"A new book but a MUST read for anyone who wants to know how to do what the title says!"; The Trick to Money Is Having Some!, by Stuart Wilde; and Think and Grow Rich, by Napoleon Hill --"I still read this today. I am a big reader of all Internet marketing and MLM training books. I also read anything by the great Jim Rohn."
Relaxes By: Spending time with family and playing with son Max --"I also like days out regularly with my family and I love to ride motorcycles. I also like to listen to music, watch good movies, take saunas and steam room and aromatherapy room treatment at my local gym. These are great ways to relax, recharge and energize."
Keeps In Shape By: Keeping fit --"I am a great believer that a fit and healthy body equate to a fit and healthy mind. I love running, and I go to my local gym at least three to four times each week. Your health is the most important part of life. Look after it!"
Favorite Part Of The Job: "The best part of my job is seeing success in others. I also love my one-minute commute to work; from my bed to my home office is sheer bliss."
Least Favorite Part Of The Job: "I hate administration tasks, complainers, moaners and groaners, negative people, and arguing. Most of all, I dislike excuses."
Companies He Admires: Microsoft and, especially, Amway --"What they achieved is incredible. When Amway started, it must have been very difficult. They paved the way for the rest of the network marketing companies --well done to Dexter Yager! I also admire SFI for their totally automated home business system."
Favorite Quotes: Do or do not. There is NO try --Yoda ("Empire Strikes Back," Lucasfilm Ltd.) Losers always have an excuse; winners always have an idea. Losers fix the blame; winners fix the situation. Losers make promises; winners keep commitments. Losers let it happen; winners make it happen. Losers say, "Why don't they do something?" Winners say, "Here's something I can do." --Unknown "Today I shall behave as though this is the one by which I shall be remembered." --Dr. A. Twersk
The Person Who Most Influenced His Life: "My dad Val. He was very wise and simply amazing; he had great understanding and great communication skills. With that came his great leadership. Sadly, he passed away five years ago, but he still lives with me in my memory everyday."
Heroes: "Derek Ross. He taught me all about networking, and, most importantly, he gave me belief in myself. He passed away recently, but he was truly a great inspiring leader, motivator, and trainer."
Special Accomplishments: Member of Six-Figure Income's Presidents Club; number three in SFI's Top 100 Sellers list in June 2003 and a top re-seller; achieved the top position of senior marketing director with UK MLM Telecoms Company, turning over more than $1 million a year; achieved presidential member status of MLM Home Shopping Club in less than one year; president member in leads company Traffic Oasis; also a top seller in many affiliate programs and top producer in traffic-generation programs No More Hits and Free Net Leads.
Months Before Achieving A Profit: "I made a profit in my first month."
Books/Tapes/Reports He Authored: "I have many training e-mails I send out to my team on a regular basis. If you would like to receive my FREE 52 follow-up training course about how to start a home based business and profit from the Internet, please send a blank e-mail to: mailto:freeinfo4u@hotresponders.com.
Contact Simon At: + 44 (0) 1270 611371 (United Kingdom) or simon@amzing2ndincome.com
GETTING STARTED
They say it takes money to make money. Should I try to get a small-business loan for my startup capital or just try to get by with my own limited finances?
SS: I know of many people who started without a loan, me included. Having startup money is certainly a huge advantage, but it's not everything. Having the motivation and desire is far more important.
MARKETING & ADVERTISING
Approximately what percentage of your sales originate from Internet marketing?
SS: Approx 90%. I also advertise my Websites offline.
What other kinds of marketing do you use?
SS: I advertise with drop cards and even on the back of my two new cars.
MONEY & INVESTMENTS
What are the advantages of earning a lot of money. What are some disadvantages?
SS: There are a lot of advantages --the main one being freedom of choice. You can choose what to do when you want to do it. Lifestyle is everything --the time and freedom factor, nice cars, frequent holidays, etc. A disadvantage is complacency. Don't ever get complacent!!
NETWORK MARKETING
What do you lead with --your company's products or the business opportunity?
SS: The business opportunity, unless it's with a service-based MLM, such as a telecom. In that case, I would lead with the service first, then the opportunity.
Best tips for surviving rejection?
SS: Don't take it personally. Each "NO" is a step closer to a "YES." The leaders in this business have had more nos than yeses. You have to expect it. Train your downline about this, and they will stick with you when the going gets tough.
POWERFUL IDEAS
What was the motivating factor that drove you to start your own business?
SS: The lifestyle. It wasn't all about money; it was about doing what I wanted to do. First, I worked as much as I needed to make a living. Then I created the plan to make it happen.
What motivates you now to continue building your business?
SS: I love helping people become successful; I get real satisfaction in that.
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