{"id":6231,"date":"2013-09-01T12:56:12","date_gmt":"2013-09-01T19:56:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dcincome.com\/blog\/?p=6231"},"modified":"2013-09-01T12:56:44","modified_gmt":"2013-09-01T19:56:44","slug":"should-i-tell-my-family-im-starting-an-online-business","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dcincome.com\/blog\/should-i-tell-my-family-im-starting-an-online-business\/","title":{"rendered":"Should I Tell My Family I&#8217;m Starting an Online Business?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I get asked this question all the time by aspiring internet entrepreneurs so I wanted to address it here. When starting an online business, DO NOT tell your family and friends immediately! They will tend to think you&#8217;re batshit crazy (in other words, certifiably nuts).<a href=\"https:\/\/dcincome.com\/blog\/should-i-tell-my-family-im-starting-an-online-business\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright  wp-image-6236\" style=\"border: 5px solid white; margin: 5px;\" title=\"starting an online business advice \" src=\"https:\/\/dcincome.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/serious-woman-205x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"183\" height=\"256\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Listen&#8230; I get it. You&#8217;re excited and you want to share your enthusiasm with your inner circle.<\/p>\n<p>However, those closest to you almost always do not totally understand your vision nor have seen the the potential and case studies you&#8217;ve witnessed.<\/p>\n<p>Heck, I still have friends and family that probably think I sell drugs.<\/p>\n<p>Seriously!?<\/p>\n<p>Making money online is an ALTERNATE universe for most people.<\/p>\n<p>The average person has been conditioned to exchange time for money and for them to think outside the conventional box is not easy.<\/p>\n<p>Also, the conversation can get a little tricky as you start generating A LOT of income from the internet.<\/p>\n<p>I distinctly remember the conversation I had with one friend. He asked me what the most I made in day was. I told him, then he became real quiet. His posture started to sink not long after.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">It&#8217;s not easy<\/span> for some people to know that you&#8217;ve earned in a DAY what they&#8217;ve made in an entire month of working hard.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, a few will be inspired to learn more. I know I certainly was the first time I met a 7-Figure internet marketer. My eyes were opened to a new world of possibility.<\/p>\n<p>Then, once I got my first sale I was totally hooked.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">When just starting out on the internet, you need to MINIMIZE resistance and surround yourself with other encouraging entrepreneurs that are already making money online.<\/p>\n<p>In most cases, telling your family at the beginning will only lead to more headaches. Once they see those fat bank deposits when you&#8217;re up and running, that&#8217;s a different story.<\/p>\n<p>I cannot stress enough how critical this is to your confidence and overall attitude.<\/p>\n<p>Tell me, have you had a good or bad experience with family when just starting-out online? Let the community know since you might just inspire another reader.<\/p>\n<p>\u2013<\/p>\n<p>Did you like this post? 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When starting an online business, DO NOT tell your family and friends immediately! They will tend to think you&#8217;re batshit crazy (in other words, certifiably nuts). Listen&#8230; I get it. 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