Jon Goldman had some excellent information to put to use, and Marko Rubel had a piece of software called Profit Grabber Pro that I was very interested in for automating the marketing process somewhat.

I just recently listened to podcast 283 with Paul Thompson and wanted some insight on Podio and automation.

Mainly, the systems implemented are fascinating (VA, automated offers, etc.)

This method is a good way to get your feet wet, but I would recommend that you use your time to create a monthly marketing budget, pay attention to your competition around you, and look into the marketing methods that you can essentially automate.

Not a deal for me at all, but kept coming on the multi-unit search automated emails that we get from agents.

Syndication automation.

As where crowd funding is more automated using websites to provide the deal info.

If that does happen look to restaurants to automate functions with robots and machines and reduce the employees.The recent article said Mcdonald's sales are down another 2 plus percent for the most recent quarter.

It's easy for them because the process is automated.

I have since then made well over $100,000 in my REI work but I still am not organized/automated enough to consistently make a minimum of $100,000/year which is my basic financial goal.