How to make a 6-figure income - even in a down economy

Are you a big fish in a small bowl?
Are you a big fish in a small bowl?
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When we are playing small, we fish in the small ponds of life. When we are ready to reclaim our greatness, we start fishing in the big seas of life. What does that mean? It means you’re not going to make a 6-figure income in certain types of jobs.  Think about these statistics -- the average median income in the United States is around $45,000 per year. After taxes, that means you’re broke!


There is actually a website that lists ONLY 6 figure jobs. The web address is: www.6figurejobs.com. Imagine that!


You might be thinking that you have to go back to school or get a degree or some kind of special certification to earn 6-figures – not true!  You simply need to make a committed decision that you want to make 6 figures and then start opening your eyes to jobs that pay in that salary range.   Remember, you have to stop looking in small poinds and start looking in the big sea.  


So what if you are in a job you absolutely love – like being a school teacher – and you know that no matter what, you will never make 6-figures in that job?


That’s okay! If you love your job, you can create other sources of income to bring in more money so you can make 6-figures and you can still keep your job!  One way to achieve this is by creating "multiple streams of income."


Since you already have a job you love, you really don't want to go out and get another job because then you would not have time freedom and you definetely wouldn't have any leverage.  One of the easiest ways to earn another source of income that you can start with very low overhead is an online business.


Starting an online business doesn't require a degree or certificate to get started.  All you need is a desire to learn, a computer and of course, internet service.  A great online business to start is to become an Info-preneur.  Instead of selling tangible products like candles or quilts or t-shirts, you can sell information that you are an expert in and make money selling that information to others who are looking for that type of information.


It is recommended that you choose a subject matter you are passionate about or perhaps a problem you have overcome and you can help others do the same. Once you find a "profitable topic" you would create an ebook or an ecourse and sell that and start making money on the Internet.  To find out more about how you can start you own business on the Internet and sell Information Products (even with no prior experience and you don't even have to be a technical person), then go to:  http://www.becomea6figurewoman.com/ and take a look at the online courses "Creating Information Products" and "Automated Information Products."


The great thing about starting an online business is that it is a level playing field.  Anyone can get in the game and there are a lot of people who have made 6 figures and more by simply selling information on the Internet.  It's a great business and it's also fun making money while you sleep.


When you start fishing in 6-figure waters, eventually you’ll catch something!

 

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Michelle Kulp took a huge leap of faith and left a 15-year legal career to pursue her dreams of writing and teaching and now educates, inspires and motivates others to do the same! Michelle believes in following your dreams and being true to yourself. She also believes in the philosophy of ...

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