My head has been stuck in a washing machine. That's the easiest way for me to summarize the month of February. Looks like March & April aren't going to be very different either. In any case here is a quick update on the status of my making a million smackers this year.
It was a bumpy month business wise. For being the tiny company that we are some people found us and decided to start attacking us, apparently in an DDoS style attack. After a little bit of kung fu I was able to get that under control. We did have noticeable trouble for about 2 days though. Nothing looks worse then 2 days of degraded service on a 2 1/2 month old company. Luckily our customers understood it was out of our control and we were trying our hardest to rid ourselves of the issue.
The month wasn't only bumpy because of the attack. Once thing you have to remember when involved in a partnership is that you have a partner. A few heated exchanges took place but when the dust settled we were better off because of it. It can be tough to compromise on issues you feel strongly about, but it is needed to keep a happy and productive environment.
During the next month's update I will finally give out the company name, website. Also early next month will be the launch of a new product we are working on. It is a tool designed to help users convert their website visitors into buyers. Obviously those in the affiliate marketing world would be a little bit interested. The product will be launching at a seminar here in Los Angeles next month.
My affiliate marketing progress has really been hampered due to the amount of work I've had related to the businesses. I do need to find some time to sit down and really find what needs changing, where to tweak and strategically plan out the next few months. Otherwise I am afraid I will lose the momentum and progress that I've made so far.
Well I have been dieting more and making good progress. The real real motivation for this progress is below (keep reading) ;) I've been making it a point to do cardio exercises at least 3 times a week. My knee has been bugging me and I need to make a decision soon. Lighter squats or go buy some strong knee supports. Probably going to go with the supports as I couldn't see myself killing the progress I've made by not pushing heavier weights.
Well, on the 14th I am taking off to Cancun (the motivation I mentioned earlier). I am only going for a few days but it will be a blast! Sort of a mini break from work because the next few months I will be glued to my MacBook. So a big goal for me is to finish up fixing any bugs in our new products user front end before the trip. I don't want any of that on my mind while I am out there. No work this time, all play!
As if I didn't have enough on my plate, I was tapped to coach my youngest daughters soccer team for the spring season. Not enough coaches for the spring and if people didn't start stepping up, a lot of kids wouldn't have been able to play. Oh, and just my luck... One of the kids on my team has parents slugging it out in a very nasty divorce. We've only held 2 practices and I have already been asked for a document stating their child hasn't been to practice — for the judge!
Business wise I want to continue to grow this company and have a successful launch of our new product. Both of them will help me reach my goal this year. It's so close I can taste it, but still just slightly out of reach.
This post is more of a rambling than anything. Trying to finish it before the train comes (see future post on commuting via train/subway in LA.. oh boy!). All in all, the year is on track and I still think I have a shot at hitting my goal!