Okay, so you’re driven to succeed?

Posted on 22. Jul, 2009 by Charles in Affiliate Marketing, Internet Marketing

The Dude Behind The Curtain

Charles Kirkland is a walking, talking, networking blend of credibility and know-how. Raised in a working class family, he combined a tenacious work ethic and keen sense of curiosity that ushered him over one hurdle after another. Nearly thirty years after computer technology first became accessible to consumers, Charles has harnessed the marketing potential of the Internet, creating limitless income for himself…and sharing his formula for success with YOU.

After working in his grandfather’s construction business as a child, Charles managed to get his first computer and knew he was on to something, paying no mind to naysayers who told him, “He wasn’t smart enough to have a computer at his age” Unable to afford game cartridges (or an Atari like his friends!), he bought a book on programming and created his own games. Little did he know then that he had tapped in to technology that would shape his life and allow him to help countless others in the process.

Stricken with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in his late 20s, Charles was forced to quit his job at an engineering firm. Married and with a baby on the way, he continued to educate himself on the Internet while selling free-standing metal buildings on commission. That job, too, fell apart when he out sold even the boss and the company was back-logged with orders for three months. His worked himself out of a job, and his back-end commission went to the company, but he took away a great education in sales and marketing.

Broke and with nothing but time, Charles dove full force into Internet marketing, taking on all sorts of independent clients and making great money. Creating his own on-the-job training, he was selling everything from his own construction blueprints to canoes and doing SEO work for MLM companies and major casinos. Then he abruptly lost it all again when Google first entered the scene. As SEO rankings and traffic dropped, income disappeared and so did clients. After just six months, he was broke again.

With two children now Charles was determined to create a better life…and get his family out of their 600-square foot house. He found a job as a project manager for a State University and then as a drafting teacher for a high school. With flexibility to continue his online marketing work, and passive income from publishing house plans, he had got back up to speed on Internet Marketing. After one year, his PPC and SEO knowledge had him back in the game.

It wasn’t until he caught the attention of Keith Wellman and was selected to participate in his Million Dollar March that Charles even fully realized just how good he was at driving traffic and gaining rankings. That experience led to a partnership with Jeff Alderson on several projects that continue to endure. Virtually overnight, Charles went from an unemployed guy from South Carolina to enjoying his stature as an Internet Marketing Guru, rubbing shoulders with the best of the best.

“I’ve been broke and successful and broke and successful so many times,” says Charles, “that I just want to help other people to avoid the roller-coaster and just enjoy the climb. I can show people how to make the most amount of money in the least amount of time with the least amount of effort!”

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14 Responses to “Okay, so you’re driven to succeed?”

  1. viktor

    22. Jul, 2009

    I like the work of Charles, and I would like to learn from him. As the new technology,
    representing Microsoft, Google and others
    inevitably lead to the development and creation of new programs, Internet-based tools. for their future. My goal is to create a big list
    people and try to promote affiliate products to do that would help people. In the future, to create a web site. This will help me, Charles.
    Viкtor

  2. Mike Bond

    22. Jul, 2009

    I admire any man like Charles who forges a good living for himself out of nothing. I’m trying to do the same. I’m retired, but urgently need further income to supplement my retirement. I’m 70 years old, and want to give my wife a more comfortable life and leave a legacy for my son. Charles has done all this and more, and I’m delighted for him. He deserves all credit.,
    Best wishes,
    Mike

  3. Shakuntala

    22. Jul, 2009

    Dear Charles :

    Cheers and hats-off to your never-say-die attitude and fighting spirit.

    I am also fighting some of my own demons and circumstances. Pray for me.

    Love, light, prosperity and giant panda hugs. Take care. God Bless.
    Shakuntala
    India

  4. Lionel

    22. Jul, 2009

    It’s very decent of you to tell us all about your past. Thanks.

    Lionel.

  5. Ruth Shultz

    22. Jul, 2009

    I appreciate the self made man. My late husband was such a man. He was a consummate programmer and very efficient and accurate tech as well as very successful on the casino sites.

    Now that he is gone, I am trying to find my way on the net. I am trying to forge an online business myself. I hope that I have seen the last of the horrible scams I fell victim to in the first few years on the net.
    I intend to go on a my own path soon. I intend to implement all the PLRs and ebooks that may be helpful to some one; that are collecting dust on my hard drive. Some of them may just be the thing to give away free or sell. We shall see.

    I do not intend to purchase anything else that I know I won’t ever utilize. My hard drive is way too full of things that don’t seem to work very well…the type of things people scoff at that people buy. I have also decided to get into contributing into JV’s hopefully next month.

    I know that I soon will be successful because I know some things now that I didn’t two or three years ago.

    Thanks for your honesty Charles! :)

  6. John Allen Lewis

    22. Jul, 2009

    Thank you Charles for sharing your story.
    At times I thought I was looking in the mirror about growing up in construction as my dad was a paint contractor.
    I ,like Mike,am a “Boomer” (61) and have basically the same needs as he does.
    You bring Joy and brilliance to the affiliate marketing community.
    Please keep those wonderful ideas comming.
    Thank you,Thank you,Thank you !!!

    Your Fellow Affiliate,
    John Allen Lewis E-JOHN,LLC

  7. Lowell Haug

    23. Jul, 2009

    Neutralize and minimize the negative/discouragement.
    Maximize the positve/encouragement. You are positive
    and you provided encouragement. Thanks.
    Lowell

  8. Jonathan lake

    23. Jul, 2009

    Hi there Charles,

    Just wanted to say I have been a subscriber of yours for a while now, but never knew your story. In the IM arena, a good story is paramount and yours is indeed inspirational.

    You are the classic example of the saying “you get ought for nought!” I, too was brought up with the mentality that you have to work hard and persevere to reach your goals.

    I was laid off last summer (becoming an early victim of the recession) and decided to beome a stay at home dad and build my online Business, rather than find another J.O.B which (as I had a well paid job) would not have paid anywhere near what I was earning.

    It has been a struggle, as I was not computer literate. I could turn one on and read emails, write documents and work spreadsheets but that was about all!!

    In the last year I have learned SO much and can now build websites and allsorts!!! I have also learned a lot from you, Charles along the way.

    Your story, confirms that I was right to keep going through the struggle of the last year, as I know that success is just a whisker away.

    Keep up the great work and thanks

    Jonathan Lake

  9. charles

    23. Jul, 2009

    Hi Jonathan

    Being a stay are home dad is one thing that I really enjoy about Internet Marketing. Good work on learning to build websites.

    Keep up the good work

    Talk soon
    Charles

  10. charles

    23. Jul, 2009

    Hi John

    Thanks, I get a lot of ideas just from comments on this blog.

    Charles

  11. charles

    23. Jul, 2009

    Ruth

    Good move. I don’t ever buy anything if I can’t see it giving me a 200% ROI in the first month. That is the standard that I use.

    Charles

  12. charles

    23. Jul, 2009

    I have a simple motto. I’m going to make it or die trying.

    Charles

  13. Vera

    26. Jul, 2009

    Charles, there always is a story, isn’t there? So, here’s mine. For 30 years, I was one of the top people in corporate group travel, saw the world, was written up in trade magazines, opened my own company 20 years ago, when my son was educated and ready to become a great chef; my company did 2M in sales one year; and then 9/11 happened and I have struggled to get back to the top again. Not wanting to retire as I still have so much to do, such as earn enough to provide the best education for my son’s 2 young children, ensure a retirement income to live the life I want to live and help young children who are unwanted or orphaned. So, I decided to check out the internet. I have not seen success yet and still believe this is the future and believe I can make it here IF I have a kind mentor who will guide me to success. If you are that person, Charles, reach out to me. I sure could use some guidance..

  14. AlexAxe

    08. Aug, 2009

    Thanks for article. Everytime like to read you.
    Have a nice day

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