Most people trying to get into IM have no idea of what they are talking about. It was the first niche they came across when they decided that they wanted to make money online, and they just stay with it. That's part of the reason that there are so many horrible products in this niche.
I've been in the stock market and real estate niche's since 1998 and doing very well with it. I was 100% nobody in the IM world just 2 months ago, and I've already established contact and relationships with some of the top names in the field. I've done this without being able to leave my house because of an MRSA infection. (so yes events are great, but not required) The reason: I actually have something to offer. When I talk to them, I can do so at or near their level, I have a proven track record of six and seven figure success.
Forex is the most competative investing niche out there, if you've done that well in it you can certainly leverage your knowledge and skills there.
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