Justin,

Your question is one for the ages! I lasted about two months on my solo attempt before joining a very strong mentoring program. What I know about Internet Marketing would not fill at thimble at this point. I started with creating my first product. That might seem like jumping off into the deep end of the pool, but I could not figure out how to gather qualified names.

A list of 100,000 names that do not even open your emails is not helpful to you. You asked about Aweber. Most people have great success with Aweber as an autoresponder. The important aspect is to keep that list clean. Your interesting emails will be opened when the people on that list get to know you. People will actually click on your links because they trust you. Build that trust and your list is pure gold.

Above all else - I would encourage you to be yourself. People like you will come toward you. They will follow your journey and stay with you.

I wish you all the best!