My name is Damian Benko, and I have experienced great success with Passport To Wealth, and internet marketing in general. Many people ask me what the “secret” to success for this, or any program, is.

Well, I can say that there is no real secret or magic bullet for success. Working a home based business, or internet business, is not much different from operating an offline business. Passport To Wealth, or PPTW, is a great software based business that offers the “average joe” an incredible opportunity to build a successful business in the online world.

With all the downsizing and corporate restructuring going on, this is a great time to be in business offering this kind of opportunity. You have to look at the current environment to see if you will be marketing your program during the right time. Fortunes are generally made due to the right timing. Starting an internet business now is perfect.

What I would say is the most critical part of becoming successful in any business, is finding the proper mentor. It is far easier to be successful if you follow those that already are. That is just the smartest course of action when learning a new business.

I formed the Turn-Key Marketing Group, for my members of Passport To Wealth, and we have helped like minded entrepreneurs learn and become profitable in this wonderful business. I wanted to put together a collection of successful internet entrepreneurs to help and mentor those looking to succeed with PPTW.

I am very proud to say that I have done that. The testimonials that we have from our members speak for themselves. The reason why we have such a positive reputation is because of our hands on approach.

Many find that the best way to learn is through personal interaction. I couldn’t agree more. When choosing a mentor you want to ask a few key questions.

First and foremost, did they answer your call or return your call promptly. This will let you know if they are accessible. That is VERY important. If you need to reach them because you have a prospect that has questions, will you be able to get them on the phone when you really need them. Also, when you have vital questions concerning your business, will they be there to continue to help you.

The next thing you want to find out is are they sincere about helping you through the long haul or do you think they are only after the initial profit they will make from you joining their business. I hear nightmare stories daily about people who have joined a program only to NEVER hear from their sponsor again. This is just wrong, but unfortunately it happens everyday.

I also like to be able to “click” with those that I may be mentored from. I want to be on the same page with a person. Do they have a similar background or experience or at least when you talk with them, they seem “down to earth” and genuinely interested in helping me. This is really about feel. How I feel about someone may determine if I join with them or not.

I think, first and foremost, that if you are serious about starting a business, you need to partner or mentor with those you can have access to and can speak with on a one on one basis to get the help and support you need. It is far easier to mimic success from those already achieving it than trying to figure it out on your own.