Comments on: Decency And Your Tribe

By: Mike Taylor

Mike Taylor — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:46:01 +0000

Great blog! I will be back!

By: Michelle

Michelle — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 01:18:52 +0000

Shane I agree that doing what you love and loving what you do is key! Interestingly I have found it much more difficult than I expected to really discover what I love doing. More questioning in that regard might help, thanks for your thoughts.

By: shane

shane — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:15:30 +0000

If you cannot earn an honest living, then you should seek out some help living an honest life. I dont mean all churchy and stuff like that but do go read some books and other things. Theres lots out there. Do what you love, love what you do, if you dont know what you love doing, then ask yourself , or ask another person. Best way to live an honest and decent life is by doing what you love.

By: yinka olaito

yinka olaito — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 12:35:01 +0000

Everyone enjoys decent treatment, courtsey, compliments. This aid loyalty. keep it up

By: Michelle

Michelle — Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:49:27 +0000

I know how you feel. I used to spend quite a bit of time and energy thinking about how some people happily mislead others. I’ve realised now that it’s better to focus on delivering my best to my followers and direct them to other ethical marketers also.

Some of what I’ve seen on Flippa is what prompted this post, you’re right in that there is a lot of evidence there of how some people offer junk and others over deliver.

Great service, over delivering on your products and generally being decent will go a long way toward you being successful.

Web Career Girl, you are an honest marketer, I’ve seen your work and I would recommend you without hesitation, keep up that ethos and you’ll do well.

By: Web Career Girl

Web Career Girl — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 15:50:08 +0000

Morals are easily left behind on the internet, probably more easily than in real life. I must admit that a couple of days ago I got really distracted simply because I was thinking about how people mislead others all the time. The reason it makes me feel so bad is that, at times, I feel like I’m literally sending customers away by being honest and helping them for free (which is fine) only to see them fall prey to someone who doesn’t want to help. And many newbies think that paying for something means you’ll be getting something more valuable than free advice – sometimes true but sadly definitely not always. (I hope that makes sense)

Some of the things I see online upset me a lot, and what’s worse is that I just stay quiet because I know I can’t necessarily get things to change. But you’re right, it’s about the way you personally do things – and both you and your customers know what’s right. I’ve definitely seen a lot of evidence of this on Flippa, for example.

By: Michelle

Michelle — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:27:44 +0000

@Forest Yes you’re right, it can slow down progress at the outset but in the long run that bond you mention will always remain. I know you’re an honest marketer and that’s why you have a great following.

@Rebe Oh I know the type of thing you’re going through. It’s examples like that where you can learn exactly what not to do. I hope you get your refund but it’s a bitter sweet outcome when what you really wanted was a great product to sink your teeth into.

Glad you like the new look.

@Lisa For me you touched on the most important aspect which is the feeling you get when doing something good for someone else.

Thanks for stopping by.

@simply stephen I like your application of the tortoise approach especially to your connections and the trust you speak of. You really are the epitome of working ethically on all fronts, thank you for the constant inspiration!

I’ll be stopping by your blog again soon and getting that KreativAward page up here too in the not too distant future.

By: simply stephen

simply stephen — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:09:08 +0000

Michelle…grace, decency and ethical conduct in both business and life are often elusive. In the end they pay off and is why I return to your site (for example). Many other traits – sincerity, integrity and passion can only have a positive impact on a business or project.

I try to simplify everything but not with shortcuts, a complex task, and insist my actions are green and ethical. My tortoise approach works, because I’m in it for the long haul. My connections are built on TRUST, which ultimately creates quality.

In short (and we’ve heard it before) – do unto others as you would like done unto you!

Thanks for doing your part to create quality internet content and practices.

By: Lisa Gergets

Lisa Gergets — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 13:31:11 +0000

You’re right, Michelle, It is tempting, but I’ve always found (in business and in life) that honesty is returned to you a million times over in repeat business, money, and just an excellent feeling of having done something good for someone else!

By: Rebe

Rebe — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 13:04:44 +0000

Couldn’t agree with you more, Michelle. Recently a rather big name/site owner offered a pricey PDF training on copy writing and after purchasing and reviewing I determined the product was not as touted or expected and greatly overpriced (a 50% affiliate commission). My request for a refund has been going on for more than two weeks…if they had the decency/ethics to honor their 30 day refund policy, I might continue to review future material et al. As it stands now…once the refund is issued (and it will be one way or another) not a chance that I’d continue with these people.

BTW..your newly designed site looks terrific!

By: Forest

Forest — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 10:31:17 +0000

Hey Michelle,

Excellent post. I have always tried to stay decent and honest in some ways it can hinder your earnings when you first start. However down the road it seems to have helped me build a much more robust and strong bond with clients and readers.

Thanks very much.