Today I want to share my experiences in Lynn Terry's Elite Internet Marketing Mastermind Membership Group (and invite you to ask me questions about it). As with all of my reviews, you should expect zero hype and “nothin' but the facts. But, if you are in a hurry, I'll tell you the conclusion right now: Lynn's Elite Forum is awesome (just like Lynn), and if you think it is a fit for you, I highly recommend that you join and take advantage of the bonus I am offering (read the details below).
I recommend the membership for the following six reasons:
- Participating in a mastermind community is the single most important thing you can do to help your business
- Lynn is well-qualified to help you and has a wonderful helpful attitude. Her community has the same positive feel.
- The cost of this forum is ridiculously low and may be worth more than 10, 100 or 1000 times the cost to your business.
- There are a surprising numbers of gurus in the forum that are like an “unannounced coaching bonus”
- Lynn hosts and Elite Mastermind brainstorming webinar call every Thursday. This alone is worth the cost of the subscription.
- The resources provided by Lynn are nice and growing — recorded webinars, free reports (that are for sale elsewhere), etc.
After getting so many questions about Lynn's elite forum, and writing the below review, I decided that what my readers really needed was hear from Lynn. After all — who better to tell you what to expect from her forum than the Lynn herself. So, I rang her on Skype and asked her to describe what exactly her elite membership forum really is. You can listen in on that call here:
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Internet Marketing Coaching/Mentoring Is The Key
Here is the big secret: Internet Business takes work, and it can be tough going sometimes. As a result of that simple fact, sometimes you need some help.
Many of you know that I am a “true believer” in internet marketing coaching and masterminding. It is really simple — find people that are successful doing what you want to do, and emulate them (and eventually collaborate with them). In the past, I have written about the importance of coaching in this process, and reviewed several coaching opportunities. I almost all cases, when I review a coaching program I actually pay to join out of my own pocket.
Such was the case when I joined Lynn Terry's Elite Forum. I paid out of my own pocket, and I still happily pay for the privilege of membership at the time of this writing.
Lynn's Elite Forum — What To Expect
I've known about Lynn for a while, and really started to learn what she was all about by following her on Internet Marketing This Week, an excellent podcast about news and trends in Internet Marketing. Since that time, I have interviewed her on my own Podcast and really gotten to know what kind of person she is. Lynn's Elite Forum reflects the kind of person that she is — positive, focused, helpful and kind. Here is what to expect when you join:
- First and foremost, this is a forum — not a content membership site. There is training content on the site, but that is not the primary mission. Lynn is shooting for something much more valuable than just another collection of eBooks. In her forums, you post questions, comments, or requests for input, and people (especially including Lynn) answer them. You are paying to be part of a mastermind community of supportive, positive people. Lynn keeps it light and does not tolerate any of the typical “negative behavior” that you will find in the bigger forums.
- I have noticed that Lynn answers just about every thread when it starts. I don't think that she guarantees that specifically, but I can see that she is doing it. So, if you want access to an affiliate marketing guru with 13 years experience in the business, this is the way to get it.
- Lynn's primary expertise is affiliate marketing and information products. She has lots of broad experience with other stuff too — but if you are looking for a PPC guru or an eBay person, she may not be the best choice for you. If you are like me and your business depends on content creation and affiliate marketing, Lynn's Elite forum is probably just what you need.
- The forum is a great resource for getting started in internet business. Not sure what to do next in your internet business? Stuck? Just post your question. Questions range from very basic (like How Do I Get Started) to very advanced (both technical and marketing issues are discussed).
- The forum is a great place to test ideas — there are several “A-List” Gurus that participate in the forums, and many more people with good internet marketing experience. If you have an idea but are not sure where to take it, the forum is a safe place to ask others what they think.
- In addition to the main brainstorming forum, there are several subforums for Social Media promotion, download, case studies, etc (shown below).
The Bottom Line: I recommend that you try it
I love everything about the Lynn Terry's Elite Membership Forum, and I think it will help your business. I honestly recommend that you join today. I mentioned that I am currently a paying member. So know that this review is based on my real experience as a real person really using her Elite forum to make my business better. I think that you will have a similar positive experience — that is why I recommend it. Full disclosure — there is an affiliate program, and I get a commission if you join. But, the small commission is not why I am recommending this. I am recommending it because I think it is great.
Still, I thought it would be cool if I could sweeten the pot for you.
So, if you join Lynn's Elite Forum through my link, I will send you the following two really cool that will help you with your business (note, you may want to clear your browser cookies before joining through my link):
| 36 of the hottest techniques and websites to have ideas coming out of your ears! – CRUCIAL! | |
| A simple plugin that can cut hours off your research with just a few clicks! | |
| How to quickly and easily find out if people are opening their wallets in your niche – then exactly how to find out the magic formula to get them to do it for you! | |
| The 6 ways to find out how to reach your market which after you do this, will give you a treasure map to follow anytime you drive traffic! | |
| How to find out the best time to launch your campaign, and the times that will absolutely make it bust. | |
| How to use one insanely popular website to spit out ideas like a spammer sending out emails, and actually make it gives you LISTS of niches to choose from – no more hunting through sites! | |
| The truth about the absolute best types of niches, and ones you can profit from them like no other… | |
| A list of ‘gateway' keywords you can exploit to get Google to give you more niches than you can use in your lifetime… |
| 36 of the hottest techniques and websites to have ideas coming out of your ears! – CRUCIAL! | |
| A simple plugin that can cut hours off your research with just a few clicks! | |
| How to quickly and easily find out if people are opening their wallets in your niche – then exactly how to find out the magic formula to get them to do it for you! | |
| The 6 ways to find out how to reach your market which after you do this, will give you a treasure map to follow anytime you drive traffic! | |
| How to find out the best time to launch your campaign, and the times that will absolutely make it bust. | |
| How to use one insanely popular website to spit out ideas like a spammer sending out emails, and actually make it gives you LISTS of niches to choose from – no more hunting through sites! | |
| The truth about the absolute best types of niches, and ones you can profit from them like no other… | |
| A list of ‘gateway' keywords you can exploit to get Google to give you more niches than you can use in your lifetime… |
To claim your bonus, simply join through my link
and submit your receipt to my help desk.
Join Lynn's Private Community Now
That's about it. I would love to answer any of your questions about Lynn's membership forum. Just leave a comment below with your questions. Don't guess if this is the right coaching opportunity for you — ask me. Tell me your particular situation. I'll give you a straight answer, guaranteed.
Hi Mark!
I signed up and entered a help desk ticket with my PayPal receipt e-mail attached to it as a PDF. Hope that suffices for the free stuff! 🙂
@MARK SIERRA: Search for “To claim your bonus,” here on this page — you’ll Mark Mason’s instructions there.
Ciao everybody,
Bill Dawson
Thanks for the detailed description Mark. IMHO the price point for Lynn’s membership site is a bit stout for an interactive forum. However, realizing I have not tried it out, that may prove to be an opinion I would change.
Also, I’d be the first to admit the price for any IM membership site has jumped in the past 2-3 years, so maybe there’s more value there than I realize. For most sites of this type, the lifeblood is the newbie, and the newbie will also need to have hosting, a good auto-responder, domains, probably another service or two, a little bit of outsourcing. All of a sudden the newbie is spending $100/month right off the top and, the spouse is now questioning the sanity of this new IM’r.
That’s the reality of the newbie, so I always get a little concerned when you throw in a membership site on top of that.
Mark,
What is the difference between Lynn’s site and Josh’s site? I am thinking of joining Josh’s site because I need help setting up sites during the holiday season and he answers questions. But maybe I should join Lynn’s instead. Now I am confused. Suggestions please?
That’s a valid concern, Kent. I’ll give you a little more information that might help you get a better idea of what to expect, and the value for dollar equation.
We have a live Brainstorming Hour every week, where we brainstorm specific business models and ebiz challenges. These 4-5 live hours per month alone are worth far more than the membership dues. The forum is also very active, a place where you can get specific answers and specific help brainstorming your ideas, your website(s) and your model – every single day.
There are a lot of other perks which Mark mentioned above. The main focus of the group is action & implementation. We have a new member that joined a few weeks ago – had been researching IM for quite some time (long enough to become skeptical *grin*). In her first few weeks she identified her niche, got her website up, modified it into a great look, and is already brainstorming her second site.
Is that worth 27 bucks to a newbie who might otherwise spend months (or even years) trying to figure things out on their own, or buying products they aren’t sure they need to try to accomplish what they’re not sure they’re trying to achieve? All day long…
It’s an awesome community. You’re welcome to try it out for a month, see if it’s a good match for you, and of course you can cancel anytime.
Hi Mark,
I liked what I saw, so I joined up to become an elite member (under your link of course). Do you get notified or do I need to send you something to show it?
Hey Bill, thanks for pointing that out. Guess I need to up my medication. 🙂
@Kent — I definately understand. I certainly would never advocate people spending more money than they should based on what they can afford to invest. Every investment like this needs to have return on investment (ROI). For me, I usually evaluate these things periodically and decide what to do. In my case, the value of this membership forum has been substantially higher than the investment. If, some day, it no longer adds value, I would cancel. As far as my current experience, there are a couple of cases where I can show direct revenue – and the indirect benefit looks like it could be huge. But, each case is different. From my perspective, a month is plenty of time to determine if the site is helpful, and $27 is a steal. (Obviously, that is why I recommended it). New people can certainly benefit from this site, but your point is spot on — people who cannot afford to join should no join.
@Citigurl — great question. As you know, Josh is my hero. I continue to learn from him every day, and I am still a moderator in his forum. My simple answer is that Josh is an AdSense guru that is also good at information and affiliate marketing. Lynn is an affiliate marketing guru that is also good at information marketing. I would not use either for PPC learning, although both have PPC experience. Both have high integrity and a strong work ethic. Lynn’s forum is currently busier than Josh’s. Does that help?
@Mark — please submit a ticket at http://www.masonworld.com/support with your receipt.
Mark, a month ago I asked you for some guidance re: which type of coaching forum or program to sign up for. I really appreciate the honest advice you gave me, based on the goals and objectives I shared with you.
One recommendation you gave was to sign up for Lynn Terry’s forum. I tried her free forum for a few weeks, and immediately saw the value.
I’ve met some great folks in just a few weeks. Everyone is helpful and willing to share what they know. Lynn puts a ton of effort into the webinars she hosts and the info she shares.
I signed up for the Elite Forum last week. The case study you’re doing there is well worth the price of admission, let alone everything else that Lynn offers and the expertise that other members share.
Thanks SO much for the recommendation!
Mark,
Got your email about this.
Thought, “Hmm, I’ll see what he has to say about this. See how it’s helped make Mark MORE MONEY…”
Apparently, this new forum that you’re recommending is a great place to hang out if you have nothing better to do.
What have your results been since joining the forum? How has it helped to make you more money?
Why was that part left out of your “review”?
This is just a fluff piece, Mark.
Not trying to be rude or mean, but…really?
By the way, are you ever going to get around to completing your review of AAS?
Thanks Chris — that is a fair comment/question — how specifically has Lynn’s forum helped me make money.
I don’t have and answer like this — “I followed the 17 step plan that I found in Lynn’s forum and made $147 in two weeks.”
Lynn’s group is a mastermind group. As such it is a place to get help with stuff from people with experience and “get unstuck”. For example, I am currently launching an information product in a non-internet marketing niche. I do not have a list in that niche, and was not sure how to get affiliates, or what affiliate materials should be provided in non-IM niches. Lynn and a few other experienced people in the forum were able to comment on my question, and I am currently executing a promotional plan based on their recommendation. That is one of many common examples.
The forum is more like a “support group” to help you build your business. Sure, there are free course materials inside and various ways to learn stuff. But that is almost never what I need. I have an entire hard drive full of that stuff. Usually what I need is to hear from people that have already solved a problem that I am facing in my business. This forum is excellent for that.
Does that help?
Admittedly, the direct ROI is difficult to calculate — but for me the ROI is quite high.
Thanks,
Mark
Thanks,
Mark
Mark,
That’s fair enough.
We need sounding boards from time to time.
I hope that your launch goes great in the new market!
I further support Mark’s comment about getting unstuck. I’ve only been a member for a couple of weeks, but I’m very pleased with what I’ve experienced so far.
Just yesterday I made a post asking for tips on getting into a difficult market. In addition to other members chiming in with tips, Lynn herself took the time to respond. I was on the fence about getting into that market, but Lynn’s response was the tipping point I needed, so I’m now actively doing more research thanks to her and others.
Will she respond to all posts? I wouldn’t expect her to, nor does she promise to. She’s only human, after all. But I don’t feel cheated either when she doesn’t because there are other members just like me who can help.
Looks like Lynn is closing the doors for a bit prior to planned price increases. So, if you want to lock in, you need to do it before 3/31.