MLSP OCTOBER MEMBER OF THE MONTH: Jennifer Thoden

Well, hi! I’m Jen.

I am creative. I am strong. I am goofy. I am serious. I am introverted. I am extroverted. I am inspiring. (And so are you!) I love to help people. I have a unique talent of helping people kick start their online businesses through my presence, my words, and my videos. I really love chocolate and wine (preferably together), the beach, playing ping-pong and running. My mindset is my top priority. If you hang out with me, we will probably learn something new about ourselves… and laugh… a LOT.

I see you. I really do. I know what you want – to be free of working a dissatisfying job… the freedom to be your own boss… to FINALLY get your online business started… moving… making money… a life that brings you happiness and fulfillment. Right? Me too.

I've been there.

I've owned an online business since 1999… or about that. I honestly can't remember exactly when I started.

I remember searching for ways to make money online. I had first tried making money with a natural health and herbal product line (my first taste of network marketing and MLM) but it flopped. I hated how I had to tell my friends and family… post fliers.. .call people. Yuck.

I came across a training product on how to sell information online. It taught me how to do keyword research and to find a niche that I could create a product around. My first digital product was an e-book titled “How To Heal Your Adult Acne Naturally”. I sold it online with a simple sales letter… and it made me about $500/month. Not bad for my first time out! I was hooked… and I knew that I could do more.

Here's the kicker… I knew NOTHING about naturally healing… except what I learned when selling the health products. I did a ton of research and then wrote the ebook.

After too many health and medical inquiries about the information I published… I got nervous and took the site down. But I was ready for the next niche!

Shortly after… as I was trying to decorate my new home… I found my next niche. “How To Make Roman Shades” These are fabric shades for your windows… very popular. Anyway… I did my keyword research, discovered that this was a prime market to hit… so… I had to learn to sew! Yep, I didn't even know how to sew. But I did. And as I learned, I wrote the e-book How To Make Roman Shades. This e-book became a launching point to a HUGE business. I ended up producing dozens of sewing patterns and video tutorials… opened an online store for drapery supplies… I had my own warehouse with employees… this business grew to multiple 5 figures a month.

Not bad for not knowing how to sew. 😉

The YouTube channel from this business has received over 2.6 MILLION views to date. I sold the warehouse part of the business when my oldest daughter was diagnosed with cancer. I let the online business run itself while I focused on fighting an unbeatable disease.

I lost my daughter on March 8, 2007. Cancer sucks.

I'm proud of the fact that I was able to build an online business with digital products and video… and that I  STILL earn passive income from today.

After my daughter's death, I felt like I had to reboot. I wasn't sure what I wanted to do next. I did a lot of soul searching. During this journey, I discovered my passion for personal development and mindset training.

As I worked on my positive mindset, setting goals, writing my affirmations… I began to uncover what truly makes me happy. I've studied my wealth path, learned what my strengths and talents are… and defined my core values.  All of this has led me to what my business is today.

NOW, my business is helping people get their online businesses movin' and shakin' with a heavy dose of mindset and personal development.

Being a part of MLSP has been a HUGE part of my success. This community has shown me what it means to be a leader in this industry and has lifted me up in ways that are difficult to quanitify. MLSP is like the B12 Vitamin in my business.

In addition to coaching my clients on growing their online businesses, I help them learn about themselves… to start reprogramming their minds for success and happiness… because once you begin to work on your mindset, your life will transform… and so will your relationships, health and income. Who doesn't want that!

Anyone can build a successful online business. If I can do it, you can do it.

You CAN do this!

I Believe In YOU 🙂

Jen Thoden