I am guessing you got to this page because you were looking at one of my other Internet sites or you received an email communication from me. With all of the scams and unscrupulous people using the Internet to take advantge of people, I know that you will feel much more comfortable working with me if I have introduced myself first. So, read on!

Internet Marketing...

Currently I am a full time Independent Marketer and I spend about 90% of my marketing time on the Internet. I have been doing this for over 5 years now and I know that I will continue forever! I am addicted to it... in spite of the scams and irritations. The Internet is always changing and moving and you have to do the same! Technology is intriguing and exciting to me, but even more, the endless possibilities are exhilirating!

For me, this online experience started by accident. But once I began, I was hooked! In spite of that, the first couple of years were a total failure! I floundered around... trying to find a program or business that could reliably produce additional income. I knew nothing about marketing online and I didn't know what to do. Like millions of others, I bought much of the hype, spend lots of money and received nothing for it! Over time I met key individuals who taught me essential skills in marketing and I learned from experience what TO do and what NOT to believe!

I am a strong believer in Multiple Streams of Income.... it just makes sense! My personal focus is on building a portfolio consisting of complimentary income streams with a balance of active business and passive income. If your goal is to eventually replace your JOB... mulitple income streams are a MUST! There are peaks and valleys in any business and the truth is that some businesses and investment opportunities are vulnerable to failure in the current marketplace. However, since the compensation can be so much better than in traditional jobs, the reward is definitely worth the risk! In fact, not even your JOB is truly reliable in the present economy - it is important to your family's future that we all create additional income streams, even if we love our job or business. The Internet can help to do that! And, the risks can be limited by being selective.

Personally I look for automated tools in marketing. If you are going to build multiple opportunities at the same time or if you are going to build one while working another job, automating the process as much as possible is a must. Even if you love spending time on the phone cold calling people, incorporating automation can increase your success level exponentially! Not everyone you recruit does and having a marketing scheme that is duplicatable is very important to building and sustaining a business. In fact, most people in the home business arena don't like prospecting and closing at all. Finding opportunities that assist in these areas can make a big difference in how fast your business grows.

What I personally bring to the table is an ability to assist people who want to get into Internet Marketing but don't know what to do and/or are less comfortable with the technical aspects. My past training, job experiences and online experiences have given me the ability to help in choosing a viable opportunity and simplify the startup through training sites, examples, pre-written letters and personal assistance. Of course, now I look for opportunities/programs that provide this already!

I hope you will take a few minutes to find out more about me (if you are interested) and, then explore the investment related opportunities I have aligned myself with. If you feel comfortable with me and these opportunities fit into your portfolio, I look forward to getting to know you and working with you to fulfill your particular goals and dreams.

After a couple of years at the steel company it was time for a change and new challenges ... I started my career at Seafirst Bank in Seattle, which eventually merged with Bank of America. My career at Seafirst took many turns over the 15 years I worked there... starting as a computer programmer and ending as a Department Manager in IT. It was at Seafirst that I got the nickname "Sue Mc", which I use to this day as a signature.

Many of those later years at Seafirst are a bit of a blur. It was hectic, demanding, stressfull and required long hours. For quite some time I loved the responsibility and excitement of being on the leading edge of technical product offerings and working with a very highly motivated and skilled workforce. Eventually, the stress and hours took their toll, I had done everything I wanted to do and I was ready to make a major change... my daughter was 12 and I no longer wanted to spend 60 hours a week away from home. It was time to move on to a dream I had always had …..owning my own business! Bank of America was going through major change itself and, as a result, I was able to get a layoff package. So, I took the plunge!

The Entrpreneurial Phase Begins...

And, what a "plunge" it was! I isn't easy making the transition from being a person with some stature in a company to a "nobody" at home! First, I needed to find a business venture that would work for me. After some searching for a business to start, I decided on a Computerized Embroidery Business. This seemed like the perfect mix between my textile background and my computer experience and I had a great time running and building this business for the next ten years. Since it was in an office in the basement of our home, I was able to be available for my kids as they were maturing and encountering the issues of their adolescent and teenage years.

After 10 years, there was a decision point. To grow my business I would have to move out of my house, increase my staff and become a larger manufacturing company. In my gut I knew this wasn't for me. A few years before I got the MLM bug, hoping to add an extra income. This was my first unsuccessful attempt at network marketing. Like most who are recruited into an MLM opportunity, I was instructed to create a list of my friends and family - it didn't work for me. My traditional MLM career came to a screeching halt! I swore I would never do that again! However, I changed my mind in later years and even this negative experience moved me forward....

It was through this MLM company that I was reconnected with The Pacific Institute. As a result of this reconnection, an opportunity to join The Pacific Institute came along and I jumped at that. I was still independent and flexible - a feature I was not willing to give up. I had participated in The Pacific Institute education in 1976 and that experience has had a profound impact on how I have lived my life, the risks I have been willing to take, how I managed my employees, my relationship with my family and friends, how I raised my kids…in fact, every aspect of my life. It was an opportunity I couldn't pass up... so I closed my Embroidery business and moved on.

The Pacific Institute is an International Educational Company specializing in training people how to adjust to change... to alter their mindset so they can be successful in any new situation or endeavor. The principles work for people from toddler to senior citizen and in every country in the world. We are constantly facing change in our lives and we humans have a universal natural resistence to any change. All of the training is based on the scientific principles of cognitive psychology. It was founded by Lou Tice in Seattle, Washington over 30 years ago and has been heavily involved in cultural transformations worldwide in cities (currently working in LA with gangs), countries (South Africa and Northern Ireland), corporations (AT&T, Toyota, etc.), military (Homeland Security), special needs populations and with ordinary individuals and their families.

I continue to work with the Institute in bringing the education into local cities and organizations in the Pacific Northwest…. When I am not online! With the creation of their online program mid-2005, a whole new opportunity to share this cutting edge training has arisen. Training that was previously only available to organizations, governments, etc. is now also available to individuals in their own homes. Entreprenuers, stay-at-home Moms, etc. have the ability to learn how to create success for themselves and those around them... to transform their lives into whatever avenue they desire. I am currently working on the logistics of making this available to everyone via the Internet.

As you can see I have a very broad set of experiences. In fact, when telling people about my past it is almost like I have lived totally separate lives that are loosely connected - the experiences gained from each "life" contributes in some way to each new venture. That is also true for my "Internet career".

What I love about the Internet is that I feel like I have come home! This is the perfect environment for me. It allows me to be flexible and productive. It provides me with an avenue to "play" with computers, which I still love. It gives me the opportunity to meet many people from all areas of the world. Most importantly, it gives me the platform to build a significant income that will more than provide for my family for the rest of our lives. It is exciting (and aggravating) and constantly changing. This is exactly the environment and the "job" that will serve me for the rest of my life. I hope that you are as excited as I am about the possibilities of the Internet.

That said, there are also many pitfalls for the new, unknowledgeable person wanting to create extra income or starting a new business on the Internet. As I said in the beginning, finding a group of people you trust and who will support you is critical to success on the Internet. I am tired of being lured into an opportunity with the promise of big reward, only to have it fold and/or to be left to my own devices to figure out how to make it work - I am sure you are too. I am much more selective in making choices now. My commitment is to share information and provide access to coaching so that every person who wants to be successful can be.

Another critical factor is training. Without good training on marketing on the Internet, it is highly unlikely that a person will be wildly successful. Unless, you plan to market the old fashioned way … by telephone alone, you are going to need to have some training! Every serious marketer should invest in comprehensive, state of the art training. I am only working with opportunities that provide training. In addition, I have put together a resource of marketing and web building tools at SuccessMktg.com.

Of course, it is very important that you pick a company/opportunity with good growth possibiities, excellent compensation for your efforts, reputable people at the top and the support necessary to get started and continue to build. In the case of a business, the product is just as important... it must be unique, quality, priced appropriately and have great customer appeal. In my opinion (and from my own experience), the time for ordinary people to create success with nutritional products or in telecommunications has passed. These industries are too competitive and every new product will be surpassed by the next miracle within 6 months or a year. It is easy to be "old news" before you hardly get going!

Of equal importance are your interests and passions. Without passion for a product/service/business it is unlikely that a person will experience tremendous success. I have found my own passion in investments and in helping people to succeed.

Finally, being connected to a group of people who have the same goals and who respond to you is very important to success. I tried for several years to go it on my own. However, it wasn't until I connected with others and learned from their experiences as well as my own that I started to see success. I have recently joined a group called Lifestyles Marketing Group which was started by a couple of women with whom I have done business online for several years. They are both trustworthy and successful! The great thing about these two women is that they are willing to share with others. I like and admire this.

In conclusion, let me leave you with this thought:

"Life is a journey" and my journey has certainly been interesting so far. From exhiliration to total defeat and back... more than once. From these experiences I have learned resiliency, the strength of my own beliefs and the importance of support. Mostly, I have found my niche - at least one of them!

If I could offer a one suggestion, it would be to "keep your eye on the ball" - if you've played sports, you've heard this before. It's true in life and in business as well. Know the results you are trying to achieve, focus on them and leave the day to day distractions behind as you move ahead!