Infopreneur FAQs
What is an Infopreneur?
Generally, the term Infopreneur can
refer to any entrepreneur who earns
money by selling information via the
internet. However, Inforpreneuring
did not start with the internet boom,
as early Infopreneurs were able to
sell information via such “old school”
methods as audio tapes/CDs, video
tapes (yes I know, how quaint) printed
booklets and manuals and in-person
live events.
Today, being an Infopreneur has never
had more potential, because you can
inexpensively reach a nationwide, and
in many cases, worldwide audience
with your information. Plus, the ways
that you can distribute information are
usually very innovative and inexpensive,
since you can take advantage of all the
delivery mechanisms the internet has to
deliver information electronically and
virtually, in addition to “classic” offline
delivery mechanisms. A VERY lucrative aspect of Infopreneuring also involves Information Services, or “Info Services” as I like to call them, based on the Infopreneur’s areas of expertise.
Some people will use the term Infopreneur to refer to someone who markets their own information, as well as someone who simply re-sells the information others have produced for a piece of the pie. I personally focus on Infopreneuring where the creation of individual original work is the focus, and offer the works of others on a select basis where either I personally have reviewed or use the information product, or have had some involvement in the project, like when I was a “ghost writer” and given a co-author credit on one of my client's projects.
To just re-sell any old thing that comes down the pike for a cut doesn’t make sense in my opinion, as there is A LOT of junk that untalented people throw together with little value just to have “an Info Product”. That’s not going to establish your reputation for quality, creativity and innovation as a trusted information source that the fan base you build up over time will rave about, or buy from you time and time again.
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What kinds of products do Infopreneurs create?
What is the advantage of being an Infopreneur as compared to other types of businesses I could spend my time on?
Do I have to have certain credentials to create an Information Product?
Do I have to be good with technology to create an Information Product?
How well do I have to write to create my Information Products and Info Services?
Which Information Product topics sell best?
How can I find topics for my Information Products and Info Services?
I don’t think I know enough about any one topic to create an Information Product, so what can I do?
Can I do a fictional topic Information Product? My Memoirs? Poetry?
How do I know that people will buy my Information Product?
How do I get a publisher for my book and e-book Information Products?
I have a lot of ideas, but I don’t have a lot of time to create Information Products and Info Services, so what can I do?
Do I need a web site to sell Information Products?
How do I accept payments for my Information Products?
I’m an author, so haven’t I already created my Information Product?
How many Information Products and Information Services can be created from one idea?
How much will it cost to make my Information Products?
Will my Information Products be available in online stores and retail stores?
How do I know what to charge for my Information Product?
How much can I make with my Information Product or Information Service?
Suppose someone steals or shares my work?
What are the biggest mistakes Infopreneurs make with their Information Products and Info Services?
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