Ira also publishes Marketing Tip of the Day . Ira keeps a file with hundreds of inspirational quotes to keep him motivated. It has always been full time, although I am entertaining some offers right now that might make CI a part time job for a year or so. Besides me, about 8-10 contractors worked for CI in 1998. I average about 50 hours per week.
Quality is much more important than quantity, but sometimes it takes a lot of hours . . .
Even if something doesn't work, I learn from it, and the lessons I've learned have made me who I am today. If anyone finds out he'll become happy at once. Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds. The key is to grow and evolve . . . Find a niche, focus marketing efforts towards the niche, but consider any business that comes along while you are in the early stages.