Internet Marketing and Entrepreneurship with Miles Miles Beckler | Internet Marketer and Online Business Entrepreneur

Learn the easy way to prepare your taxes for online creators, affiliates and eCommerce entrepreneurs!  This video reveals my simple system to prepare my taxes as an internet entrepreneur that only takes a couple hours per year!
In this video I mention my "Do You Need an LLC to Start Making Money Online" video which you can watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOWUIz9kYK8&t=0s
First you'll learn the differences in tax requirements for entrepreneurs vs. employees.  This will help you understand what is required from you so you can hit all of the required deadlines.
Second, you'll learn my exact tax prep processes and you'll learn the tax software you can use to make this entire process of preparing your taxes easier every year.
Finally, you'll learn how to grow a small team of professionals who can help you manage your taxes every year that will save you countless hours of headaches compared to doing everything yourself.
Taxes isn't exactly a 'fun' topic but it is something that all online entrepreneurs need to deal with.  
So learn how to make your tax preparation easy in this video.
Here are the timestamps for chapters:
0:00 Intro to taxes for online businesses
0:22 The 3 keys to making your tax prep easy
0:56 Tax differences between employees vs. entrepreneurs
1:50 Tax forms you'll need as an online entrepreneur
2:16 Differences between ad revenue vs. affiliate income or selling products
3:06 Required tax payments for online entrepreneurs explained
3:48 Tax deductions for creators, affiliates & side hustles
4:44 How internet entrepreneurs pay fewer taxes than employees
5:59 These tricks will save you dozens of hours in tax prep each year
7:48 How to use cash back credit cards to earn money and help your tax prep
8:40 This one tool will save you hours of headaches each year
10:21 What documents do you need each year to file your taxes
10:45 Growing your tax team to maximize deductions and minimize time spent
13:30 How to find a great local CPA who understands home-based businesses
14:46 The keys to remember when preparing your taxes as an online entrepreneur

Did Google kill blogging?  With Google's "Helpful Content Update" and other algorithm updates, should you start a blog, today?  Here are 5 things you must consider before starting a blog in 2024.
Google's Core Update that has been rolling out through March 2024 (as explained in this video - www.youtube.com/watch?v=gawQ8s8pR8s&t=0s  has caused a lot of pain and questions from bloggers, niche site owners, and affiliates...
The big question is:  Is blogging dead?
And... Should you start a new blog in 2024?
Some folks are saying blogging is gone and it's time to move on to YouTube or social media traffic.
Now, I've been teaching folks how to blog here on YouTube for nearly a decade here, and the core How To Blog training is still relevant - www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRPBDCoTaGM&list=PL0sOKzn__yK2yKtTKx0SS78Q9GLpnZ0l-&index=1&t=0s
But man folks are scared that blogging is dead.
Yet, others are doubling down on their blogs in hopes of a traffic recovery from the Google algorithm update.
But, is there a middle ground for bloggers?
Can you still use a blog to help you make money online without being all in on Google?
Can you rise above the Google algorithm and SEO traffic schemes and still succeed?  Do you need to buy SEO backlinks if you want to make it online?
This video reveals the 5 ways that bloggers are still able to use their blogs to grow their businesses online without depending on traffic from Google.
And, if you're struggling to drive traffic to your blog, watch this video for some much needed perspective: www.youtube.com/watch?v=sl32PZtFb5Y&list=PL0sOKzn__yK2yKtTKx0SS78Q9GLpnZ0l-&index=10&t=0s
Because a Blog should not be your one and only traffic strategy.
It should be 1 component in a broader traffic strategy as explained in this video here:  www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WFqp53RazY&list=PL0sOKzn__yK2g4VZBBB2ZwvEGWtWnMrGV&index=1&t=0s
Remember...
No matter what happens in the world of SEO and Google Algorithm updates, you still need a place to publish your ideas, your tutorials, your reviews, your recommendations and your affiliate links!
A YouTube channel is NOT enough for a long term successful online business, either.
Now, I teach how to use YouTube to grow your business online here:  www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUfQ88PCd-o&list=PL0sOKzn__yK2-3bo52OP_TTiFQope2r06&index=1&t=0s
But again, thinking you can do ONLY YouTube and ignore the rest of the marketing channels (like having a blog, too) is EXTREMELY RISKY!
Because, if you went 'all in' on YouTube or Social, you're putting yourself in the same situation as those who were all in on Google SEO traffic and just got slapped.
This video offers bloggers some much needed perspective about blogging in 2024.
Whether you're a total beginner blogger.  Or whether you've been blogging for a decade or more like my wife and I have...
This video will teach you the 5 ways we are using our blogs in 2024 after the Google algorithm updates to grow our businesses online without needing to build backlinks or mass publish AI content to a blog.
Remember... Your blog is a great way to build your BRAND.
Look beyond the ups and downs of traffic and you'll see a bright future for your online business and your blog!
This video shares the types of blog posts that make money online - www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWDFy-qAXBk&list=PL0sOKzn__yK2yKtTKx0SS78Q9GLpnZ0l-&index=4&t=0s

Growing a YouTube channel can feel daunting if you don't have a proven process to follow.  This 100% beginner-friendly video reveals my 3-step process that has grown 2 channels to gain 48,000,000+ views and over 550,000 subscribers!
Here are the links mentioned and shown in the video: 
I use Tubebuddy for some video research and to manage my A/B tests on my thumbnails.  I highly recommend TubeBuddy if you're committed to growing your YouTube channel and driving more views from your YouTube vids :  www.milesbeckler.com/tubebuddy
Then, there are the free YouTube training's I've published previously here on YouTube...
Like the 100% beginner friendly how to get started on YouTube video, here:   
 • www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUfQ88PCd-o&list=PL0sOKzn__yK39cnP6syvN_Iv-LQ3yx-8a&index=3&t=0s
Also, you should watch the free YouTube deep dive course that teaches you the secrets of the YouTube algorithm so you can grow your channel, your subscribers, and your views faster on YouTube -   
 • www.youtube.com/watch?v=xE8zgaFfQ3M&list=PL0sOKzn__yK2g4VZBBB2ZwvEGWtWnMrGV&index=3&t=0s
The key to driving traffic to your YouTube videos from YouTube search and Google search is mastering keyword research.  Find those phrases your audience is searching for so you can create the content they're looking for!
All of my free keyword research videos are here:   
 • www.youtube.com/watch?v=eofkzs0fVOA&list=PL0sOKzn__yK1kcevy9MZq5uBZyQKa487N&index=1&t=0s
Here's the link to the keyword research tool I use and showed in this video: www.milesbeckler.com/kwfinder
Also, I mentioned the importance of learning persuasion in writing.  To help you with this, here is the free 1 sentence persuasion course available on my blog with no opt-in required:  www.milesbeckler.com/the-one-sentence-persuasion-course-by-blair-warren/
This is a must-read and once you "Get it" you'll find it easier to write great video titles, to come up with better topics and it'll help your email marketing and your copywriting, too!

The Google Core Update in March 2024 is causing havoc for SEOs, affiliates and niche site owners.  With this new algorithm update hitting hard, what's your next steps?  Where do you go from here? This video dives in...
If you resonate with the idea of mastering the game of direct response marketing and leveraging sales funnels to grow your list and your business, this playlist is for you -   
 • www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeCZKBFS7ZM&list=PL0sOKzn__yK2FsageKLMTZA5dX__JmcIn&index=1&t=0s
If you're looking for a big picture video that reveals the Google algorithm-proof business model you can build from your laptop, watch this video next -   
 • www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-wbAD5fHXE&t=0s 
I mentioned the importance of growing your email list in this video, which is explained in greater detail in these videos:   
 • www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNGc3RPdPUs&list=PL0sOKzn__yK0VnVMgrmpZKAqAAAp0ynBm&index=1&t=0s 
To grow your list as an affiliate you will want to use a simple affiliate marketing funnel as explained here:   
 • www.youtube.com/watch?v=490cMShoJwg&t=0s
You can do it... It does take pivoting and remember... Everyone who has achieved great success online has dealt with this kind of BS in the past.
It's those who keep getting back up and chasing down their dreams are the ones who make it in the end.
That's the real 'secret' the gurus don't want you to know!
Cheers
Miles "The Helpful YouTuber" Beckler

Learn how to build an affiliate marketing sales funnel without any overpriced funnel software even if you're a complete beginner!  Click "...more" 👇 to access the free resources mentioned in this video!
First, I'm using LeadPages in this example which is my go-to landing page builder. If you want to try LP for yourself to see how easy it is, you can get a free trial here: www.milesbeckler.com/leadpages
I'm using Aweber for the email part www.milesbeckler.com/aweber
I am an affiliate
If you need the 100% free landing page builder I mentioned/showed in the video, get the step-by-step tutorial for that system here: www.milesbeckler.com/best-free-autoresponder/
And then, of course... If you want to take me up on the special offer to get the Affiliate Marketing Accelerator Training Bundle for just $19, go here: www.milesbeckler.com/pages/affiliate-accelerator
This must-have affiliate marketing bundle includes my top-rated niche navigator course that will help you to find a profitable affiliate marketing niche in one hour or less, guaranteed. You also get the offer recon course which will teach you my secret strategies for finding the highest-converting affiliate offers that your competitors are overlooking.
Third you get the full affiliate marketing business plan training that walks you step-by-step through creating your personal plan for traffic, marketing, niche and email.
Other marketers charge $297 or more for this kind of information but I'm here to help make sure you have the step-by-step training you need at an affordable price.
With that said I also have hundreds of free videos here on my YouTube channel that will teach you all of the specifics but it requires more resourcefulness and time on your end to dig through and find the videos. I will put together a big list of my most helpful affiliate marketing videos for you here in this description.
in this video you will get to follow along step-by-step while I build out a profitable affiliate marketing sales funnel in real time using a screen share.
If you have wanted to start affiliate marketing as a beginner but you feel like affiliate marketing is too complicated, this video will reveal the simple process to making money online as an affiliate marketer using affiliate marketing funnels.
These funnels consist of 4 separate components. Your traffic, your landing page, your offer, and your email marketing follow-up.
let's start with traffic…
Generally, you need to decide whether you are going to invest your time and energy to drive organic traffic or whether you're going to use paid traffic strategies like advertising.
If you want to do organic traffic for affiliate marketing, watch the videos in this playlist here where I teach you how to drive traffic for free as an affiliate: www.youtube.com/watch?v=1WFqp53RazY&list=PL0sOKzn__yK2g4VZBBB2ZwvEGWtWnMrGV&index=1&t=0s
if you like writing you should definitely look into blogging as a main traffic source and you can find my free how-to blog training series on YouTube here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRPBDCoTaGM&list=PL0sOKzn__yK2yKtTKx0SS78Q9GLpnZ0l-&index=1&t=0s
If you want to use advertising to drive traffic as an affiliate then I recommend starting with my five dollars Facebook ads strategy here www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9JfWuZJ5-M&list=PL0sOKzn__yK1ccvStA4p0jiZv4aUbqCQb&index=1&t=0s
for the best training on email marketing for affiliates, go here www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNGc3RPdPUs&list=PL0sOKzn__yK0VnVMgrmpZKAqAAAp0ynBm&index=1&t=0s
If you need help setting up your autoresponder ( I recommend Aweber - www.milesbeckler.com/aweber ) watch this video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=bcMs67rbJa8&t=0s
finally, if you just want to make money with affiliate marketing, watch these videos here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pTjlkWSWLl4&list=PL0sOKzn__yK1N9QS91pLZA-OCIc8d56xZ&index=1&t=0s
Whether you choose to dig through the free YouTube videos and self-educate on how to make money online as an affiliate, or whether you

Are sales funnels dead?  Do you need one of those all in one $297/mo funnel builders to make money online?  This video reveals the truth that the gurus are afraid to tell you.
My top landing page builder that I recommend is LeadPages: www.milesbeckler.com/leadpages

Aweber - www.mileseckler.com/aweber
  
The full 'How to get started email marketing for Free with Aweber' post I mentioned is here: www.milesbeckler.com/how-to-grow-your-email-list/
  
If you're a wordpress user and you want to keep building on Wordpress, I highly recommend Thrive Architect landing page builder plugin!
Thrive Architect is here:  www.milesbeckler.com/architect
  
I show how to setup a landing page with Thrive Architect here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=D60uKW6g1LE
Ok, if you want to go with a shopping cart, I recommend either SamCart or Thrivecart.
www.milesbeckler.com/samcart

www.milesbeckler.com/thrivecart

If you're not sure which one is best for you, definitely go through my SamCart vs thrivecart video where I compare the two options in detail here:  www.youtube.com/watch?v=47OBHgrvGvM  
Also, you can access all of my sales funnel videos here - www.youtube.com/watch?v=KeCZKBFS7ZM&list=PL0sOKzn__yK2FsageKLMTZA5dX__JmcIn&index=2
I explain the basics of sales funnels... What they are and how they work.
Plus you'll learn how to structure your offers to work in a sales funnel no matter what tech you use.
And that's the real key here...
It doesn't matter what tech stack you use to build out your sales funnel... Because all in all it's just a series of pages.
But, you will find that you'll convert more leads and more customers when you embrace sales funnels (even if you use a simple landing page builder) 
The tech is NOT what will drive your conversions.
Making great offers and having great sales copy on each and every page is the key.
You've got this!
get at me in the comments if you have any questions!