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There are several places on the web where my name might pop up, but this is my only blog.  I’m proud of my reputation, and you’ll see from the comments on my blog that many really good people trust my opinion when it comes to making money on the Internet.

As I test and discover new, legit, or creative ways to make money on the Internet or eBay I’ll tell you about it here and this is also where you can easily leave me a comment if you’d like (the comment button is below every blog post I write).

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  • Clifford Dean

    Jim I have been having your stuff for about two yr's now and have only just started to take a very serious interest in Ebay.

    I have read much about what the ebay 'experts' have to say but you have have always been consistant and open without the flannel.

    Looking forward to making a success on ebay at last with your help.

    Cliff Dean

    [REPLY FROM JIM]: Great to hear from you Clifford! I avoid the fluff as best I can and deliver only what really works. Since I make a living on the web myself (have been for years) I have a chance to test what works. (FYI: About 20% of my newsletter readers are from the U.K.! I noticed your email address was U.K.)

  • http://???????tryingtosetoneup John J Collins

    I need help to set up a good site

    [[reply from Jim]]: I suggest you post your needs at elance.com or check out http://www.simple-money-machines.com

  • http://yahoo.com irenerogers

    thanks jim i really appreciate ur help. irene rogers.

    [[reply from Jim]]:Thanks so much Irene! I love what I do!

  • http://yoursuccesswealth.com Laurie Brandt

    I am looking for to this incredible and insightful inforamtion. Please keep me informed.

    Laurie Brandt

    [[reply from Jim]] – It's almost ready… you are going to like it I think.

  • Tony

    Jim,

    Your blog looks great and very clean in presentation. The info is also great and look forward to future blogs.

    Recently purchased you book "Silent Sales Machine" and I am currently very slowly digesting the info. So far great info.

    Your book has given me the motivation to GET STARTED!!!

    Keep the good stuff coming

    Tony

  • http://www.HotVideoTraining.com Hamant Keval

    Hi Jim

    I've been on your newsletter for quite a long time and since I bought your e book The Silent Sales machine on ebay.

    Nice to be here – As always I know you will provide good information.

    Blog looks great

    Thanks and all success needless to say

    Hamant Keval

  • Gary Hudson

    I bought your silent sales machine a while back. I operate an Ebay online store and I just downloaded your auction search software. I hope this material will help increase my sales. Keep up the good work!!

     

    [[reply from Jim]]: we've helped launch many eBay success stories! I'm sure you'll do well if you stick with it! Best wishes for success!

  • norman

    norman nauffts is under construction$$$$$$$$$$$$$$. lets rock and roll! HA HA HA

    SORRY ABOUT THAT BUT THATS ALL I HAVE TO SAY RIGHT NOW.EXCEPT BIG JIM IS THE MAn! if it was not for your info iwould not be under construction period.thank you very very much.

    [[reply from Jim]] I'm feelin' the love…  :0)      (Thanks Norman)

  • Jerry

    I like your blog. I'll be a returning visitor on a regular basis. Thank you for all the helpful information in your news letter. I'm reviewing the Silent Sales Machine. This book is a store house of useful knowledge. What I like most about it is you leave out all the fluff and get down to business. There's so much information inside this wonderful book. I look forward to putting all this information into action!

  • John Windsor-Daly

    I have to say once again you have pulled off another coup . This blog is brilliant ful of information I would say is more relevant and current than 80% of what is being sold on the net . I have been looking at making a living on the net for about a year and very seriously for the last few months ; I have a copy of your book and now this when the history of the internet is written something tells me your name wil be up there .

  • http://www.jlccompany.com June

    I am impressed with your blog, like your e-mail also. keep giving me more niche information to help me with my website.

  • http://www.themicrophonevault.com Steve Crimmel

    Hello Jim, I purchased your e-book, The Silent Sales Machine hiding on Ebay, back in 2003. I read it back then, and have enjoyed getting your newsletter ever since. I find that now I want to go back and re-read the Silent Sales Machine. but I have lost all of my access info. Can you help me?….Steve C.

     

    [[reply from admin]] – Another long time reader…great having you on board! We are sending you an email now to the address you left when you posted your message with details on getting the book again.

  • http://agentx23.com Norman

    Hi Jim! Rain/fog here in Nova Scotia! THANK YOU VERY MUCH.

    [[reply from admin]] Thanks for the blog right? You're welcome! We are loving it too!

  • Nancy

    Great blog, Jim. I too bought your book Silent Selling Machine on eBay but would like to be able to get updates on your resources. I don't remember how to do that. Could you send me that information?

    Thanks!

    [[reply from admin]]: Great to hear from you Nancy. The resource page link is located in all of Jim's ebooks. If you open the book and do a search for "resource page" you will find it mentioned several times. FYI the resource page is only available to customers that buy one of Jim's books. (i.e. SilentSalesMachine.com) To search the ebooks click on the binoculars icon, or click on file and search from the top menu of the reader and type in 'resource page.'

  • http://dghueycablerocket.com Don

    My first with you, I'm sure it will not be the last. Thank You.

  • http://Hugeprofits101 Tim Taylor

    Hi Jim

    I thank you very much for all the great info.And can't wait to get the new book.I have only been a ebay member for a couple of weeks.I didn't even know how to turn a computer on.But thanks to all the wonder people like yourself,I have learned a lot.Sorry i want be able to make it to San-Diego in sept.I just had neck surgery and want be able to travel for a while.Thank-you and can't wait untill we do get to meet.Tim

  • http://www.maycom.com LG

    We enjoyed the video very much and hope to learn all of the things that you covered in the video presentation. You were very thorough, precise and very clear.

    We will keep this message and may watch the video several more times to let it sink in.

    Thanks,

    LG Mayberry

  • http://noneyet Debra

    I find that I prefer a real book. Can I purchase this book NOT as a pdf? It is harder to sit at the computer and read, I have tons of stuff waiting to be read and I keep putting it off. I think I should not put off reading this. So, I am reluctant to buy as a pdf.

     

    [[reply from Jim]]  We use the eBook format for many reasons:

    -a better price for you

    -immediate delivery is possible

    -easy updates are possible

    -no shipping charges

    -clickable links can be put in the book

    We do have plans to start offering some books in printed form, but you can print them yourself with the money saved. We'll raise the price $5-$10 to send out "printed" copies when we start offering it.

  • http://christiansbooks-plusmore.com RON

    HI, I JUST WANTED TO SAY ITS REALLY GREAT THAT YOU GIVE OUT FREE INFO FOR PEOPLE THAT WAY WE CAN GET STARTED AND BUY SOME OF YOUR GREAT PRODUCTS AND STILL LEARN THAT YOU KNOW WHAT YOUR DOING KEEP UP THE GREAT JOB!!! RON

  • Ed

    Hi Jim

    I am learning alot from everything I read here.

    I am getting ready to sell a 125k 1932 Coupe HotRod, if you could give me any pointers it would be much appreciated

    Ed

     [[reply from Jim]]: Here is the same advice I give other people with a high ticket item they want to sell on eBay. If you have an ebay account established with good feedback (over 50 or so) you can do it yourself and likely get top dollar – if you do it right (main tip is to take a LOT of pictures). If you do not have a strong account already you should find a sellers assistant on eBay and use them to sell your car. Odds are there is a trading assistant in your area that you could use. Use the link at the end of this post to go directly to the trading assistant page on eBay where you can locate a pro to help you sell your item. http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-1751-2978-71/1?…

  • http://home.comcast.net/~bguillermo/ Brandon

    Jim – Your newsletter of 1/9/07 "Is it worth the cost?" struck a huge chord. Presently I'm in an executive degree program which will, if all goes well, earn a BS in about 2 years. I did this because I was "given a choice" to take early retirement a bit more than a year ago, from a high tech company, and since then have been coping with obtaining living expenses, dealing with bureaucracy of legendary proportions and trying to digest all of the information out there. Trying to keep my daughter in a good school so she'll be able to survive. And in all of this I've been trying to get my internet business started. It's been a rude awakening to see how unconscious I was of all the opportunity that's been out there while I was striving to get that ever elusive "1" rating. Somehow I'm beginning to see a way and hope (need!) to get it rolling in '07. Thanks for everything Jim.

  • http://prosperity-ebooks.com jim

    Hello Jim!

    I will start off by saying " I have found your newsletters great. Since signing up approximatly 1 month ago, I have gotten a real desire to Make an income online. I will have my first website and Ebay store very shortly,(within days I hope). Listening to your videos and reading your newsletters has lit a fire in me, and that I can thank you for. When I first signed up I had little knowledge and pretty much ($0) income from the internet, I am positive I will be posting a nice income in the future, With some work and creativity, and of course help from You. I will look back at this post and remember where I was and how far I have Climbed."

    cheers

    JimT

  • mary

    Jim,

    I got your ebooks and have been slowly digesting to get enough info (and feeling of enough security in how to do it) as have been thinking about becoming an eBay seller. Have been buyer for 6 years and think that a good place to gather a certain amount of into. But you and your info are the best source out there and much appreciated. Your ebooks are also a great buy for everyone. Thanks for the link to Andrew Higgins' new ebook on really using the internet for real estate. Am looking forward to more info from him on that. Thanks for your great blog and all the updates. Your newsletter is informative and appreciate the updates. Your info is helping and encouraging a lot of us out here.

  • http://www.sessit.port5.com Antonio

    Very nice site! Good work.

  • mary saxton

    HI JIM, I DO LIKE THE ENEWSLETTERS, VIDEOS, AND BLOGS. SORRY I HAVEN'T GIVEN IT MUCH TIME BUT MY EMAIL HAS PILED UP ON ME ALSO. 1 HAD JUST ABOUT 400 IN IT ALL I CAN DO IS DELETE WHAT ISN'T ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL.

    BY THE WAY HOW DO I SIGN UP WITH THE OTHER EMAIL ADDRESS THAT YOU DON'T HAVE?

    THANKS,

    MARY S.

  • Mike Kelley

    Hi Jim,

    Ebay is changing the feedback protocol and eliminating neg. ratings for buyers. What leverage does that leave sellers? Are we now at the mercy of false claims and blackmail? Or will this change eliminate these problems?

    Thanks,

    Mike

  • Carl

    Hi Jim,
    Great blog and great video – you are a no nonsense kind of guy I am thinking, which is great considering all the crap I have been through (my own fault) so far on the net. Hoping to be able to make this a go this time around. Thanks.

  • http://www.printsmakeprofits.com Stuart Turnbull

    Hi Jim

    Read your brilliant book a couple of years back, took inspiration and ideas from it and am now running my own internet marketing business. I had been selling part time on eBay and I have now added a second income stream creating and marketing my own info. products on ClickBank. I owe you a huge THANK YOU!

    I'm trying to put something back into the IM community by producing a series of step by step instructional videos on building your own online money machine, available FREE! at http://www.stuart-turnbull.com

  • Alan

    Hi Jim,

    Teething problem I'm afraid.

    Your opt-in form asks for PayPal email ID so that payments

    can be sent to my account.

    How do I get this right? there is a different ID on every mail that I get from PayPal !

    [[reply from Jim]] : your paypal ID is simply the email address that you use to log in to paypal. Not your password…never give that out. Just your email address.

  • Bob Johnson

    Jim,

    I just saw your video on using the about me page on eBay. I have been a member of my silent team for about two months. I'm selling test strips just like Kevin Johnson showed me. I'm getting more input from Kevin through his membership site MasterMind. I want to develope my test strip business using the about me page. I will be downloading your book from the bonus pool so I can use that too. Thanks for all good help. God bless you.

  • http://www.internetmarketingsuccess.biz Rob the eCommerce so

    Interesting stuff, definetlly worth reading.

  • http://www.crucialmusic.co.uk Andrew Titcombe

    Hi Jim

    Been a fan of yours and keen reader for a few years

    Silent Sales Machine should be read by everyone – I have the new edition as well as an older one

    Just joined OfflineBiz as a paid up member because it is (as is usual with you) just right for here in the UK. Brilliant resources

    I'm looking forward to a great Christmas thanks to it and helping local businesses to do the same

    Thanks for the encouragement you give us towards success

    best wishes

    Andrew here in the UK

  • Paul Zickus

    Hi Jim,

    Any fresher comments? I know you have fresh ideas. I am a disabled veteran and wish I could afford to start. I can see how I would be able to afford to continue my membership at MySilentTeam but I am surviving on $791 VA disability and it is hard to be able to afford to start.

    Paul

  • http://www.reviewsitemaker.com John Smart

    This comment is for Paul (just above here^) Paul go to http://www.warriorforum.com and you will find more help. Also, email me at jsmart377 at gmail.com and I will send you some additional ebooks for free…God bless and thanks for your service!

  • Mikey

    Hey, what’s up Jim?
    How are you?

    Here’s my story: My real name is Michael, I’m 26, I was born and raised in Orange County, California==Laguna Niguel and Newport Beach mostly. I do not have a job, to be honest, I quit my valet job at the hospital where I was born. NO on second thought, I got fired for not being there. I don’t know how to feel about getting fired but I do know what to think.

    This is what I think: What if God decided not to show up on the first day of creation, then there would be no me, no you, simple: No US, no planet, no universe, no stars, no sun, no crops, NO NOTHING. Additionally, the thought of my Dad who is a Psychologist not being there for his clients would piss a lot of people off ( if he didn’t show up for the appointment, which has never happen and hopefully NEVER WILL HAPPEN ) Would they just say, “all well,” destroy his office then leave? Anyway, that’s not what I am trying to say. I’m saying I’m a moron for willfully giving away a GOOD PAYING JOB, in a bad economy at this time of year at my age.

    There’s one thing though, I get a disability check every month at an undisclosed amount. I get this check because of my so called mental condition ( bi-polar, schizophrenia, and depression ) I hardly think it is morally right for me to accept this check, I think this because every time I go outside, in the store or for a walk down the street GOD shows me that I have done wrong. I accepted a check that I don’t deserve.

    If one looks hard enough they will find that God is constantly showing them the way to a happy and successful life. By them I mean you and I, us and them, him and her, you’re catchen my drift…right? I MEAN COME ON, we are human beings right, we are at the top of the food chain which means we have the skills and tools necessary to generate an income that will…

    1.) pay for a home or some kind of shelter
    2.) pay for at least three meals a day
    3.) give us time off when we need it
    4.) have enough to pay for our kid’s college tuition
    5.) have a reliable car

    We are the masters over and of the planet, we are the ones who create and also the ones who destroy. So, the only reason I don’t have all that I need is because I destroyed a part of myself, I destroyed a part of creation..I am a part of creation. In addition, growing up I was very destructive to society ( cars, homes, people ) I would be so mad about another day of school that on the way home I would take the liberty of keying a random car. It is just now that I realize why my life is so screwed up, it is because I screwed up. God saw that I had no plan for survival, just a very selfish, introverted, destructive mind.

    Instead of working hard till the bones showed through, I decided to play hard, I decided to ‘kick back’ while the rest of the world and God did all the work. I am paying for my inactivity right now. Activity, movement, love will pave the way and insure a healthy productive life.

    Anyway, sometimes the grandeur of God’s creation is just enough to get me through one more precious second of this Gift we like to call…LIFE.

    Michael-