For the past four years, I’ve had the privilege to network and work with some of the coolest and biggest names in the industry. I’ve gone through a truly life-changing experience with my internet marketing endeavors, having opened doors to tons of opportunities that I otherwise would never had.
Today, I’m announcing that I’ve decided to leave the internet marketing industry.
The truth is, having been around for four years, I’ve lost my passion in the internet marketing niche as it has become increasingly polluted. In fact, I lost my passion a long time ago – I really haven’t done anything significant in the internet marketing field ever since I sold TheUniversityKid.com back in January. I’ve seen the way the internet marketing industry works – it’s like a sneaky little circle – and it’s just not something I envision myself doing for the rest of my life.
But I think it’s time for me to move on, away from ebooks, info products and coaching programs – this whole “guru” business. Instead, I’m shifting my focus more towards the the technological and media side of the web – developing web startups for more mainstream audience.
Therefore, I’m taking down all of my online properties (except for eMillions - since that is a book) as well as my subscriber lists. I’l be deleting my autoresponder and will no longer send out email broadcasts, promoting some internet marketing product launch. Instead, I’ll be scaling everything down to my blog for the latest articles which you can stay updated via my RSS feed. The redesign of my website is a representation of my shift of focus from info products to technology.
I just want to make it clear – I am not quitting. I’m simply “starting again” in another area of online entrepreneurship. Sure, I’ll continue to adopt internet marketing strategies and post my thoughts about entrepreneurship, online businesses and web trends – but just with more of a technological focus. It’s just that I will no longer be involved with the internet marketing industry of product launches, affiliate marketing and list building.
I’ll be attending Stanford University this fall and committing the next four years of my life to Silicon Valley. My first stab at the technology startup industry is with BuzzBlaze – a social news aggregation website due to be released this September. It’s more of an experiment than an actual “business” as I get prepared for college.
I appreciate your care and understanding and wish every one of you great success in your future ventures. There’s definitely a sense of nostalgia and I may occasionally check back on what’s happening in the IM world. I hope you stick around by subscribing to the RSS feed, following me on Twitter or becoming a fan on Facebook to stay updated with this new chapter of my entrepreneurial journey.
Hi, I’m Stanley Tang – a 19 year old tech entrepreneur, author and student. Since 2006, I’ve been building internet businesses ranging from online magazines to social web applications. I also published a book called eMillions, which was a #1 best-seller on Amazon.com.
I’m inspired by technology, startups, design, innovation, philosophy and business. I love engaging in the creative process of building tech startups.
Right now, I’m pursing a Computer Science degree at Stanford University. Be sure to look around to check out what I’ve been up to lately.
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good luck, sir!
Good Luck…All the best to you!
Sounds like an excellent idea – I can’t wait to see the new direction. I’m going to make sure to follow you on Twitter and subscribe to your RSS feed.
Best of luck!
Stanley, I won’t say good bye, but I’lll wish you a good and safe journey my friend. Thanks for all you have shared, Ken
Hi Stanley, it’s a sad thing say you “Goodbye” in the internet marketing field.
But the live needs to go where we really want.
Leave all and start a new business, it will be your future.
Best wishes Stanley, Internet Marketing is losing one big person.
Alessandro Zamboni
I admire you, Stanley Tang! I’m excited to see your entrepreneurial journey unfold. By the way, the re-design looks great!
Thanks Nick! Hope your book launch is going great
Hey, good luck! Hope it all goes well for you.
Best of luck in all you do. I hope hanks for all the past postsyour new direction works well for you. t
Yo Stanley,
I think you made a great decision on changing the road, and kudo to you for attending Stanford. I am here in the bay area as well. If you have any plan in mind, hit me up and may be I can help out. Talk to you later.
Hey Stanley, it’s sad to hear that you’re leaving the IM field but good luck in your future ventures. By the way, nice new revamped theme and congratulations to your admission to Stanford U.
Cheers!
Good Luck!
Are you looking for any investors for your start up?
Thanks for the offer Kevin. My new startup is very well funded and, for now, I’m not looking for investors.
Hi Stanley,
I wish you the best in what the future has in store for you, as the saying goes you have to follow your bliss in life. Congrats to being accepted into Stanford University, it’s a great school.
If opportunity doesn’t knock, then build a door. Milton Berle
Stanley you have built your door and this is why opportunity is knocking for you !!
Take care and God Bless You !!!
Russell Handy
Hi Stanley,
Best of luck to you in your new journey. I myself have similar experience on internet marketing,
ebook and info products etc. I nave not done so much as you in internet marketing.
I have gone through a lot of other experience and have decided on stock trading.
Wishing you all the very best Stanley with your new endeavours and looking forward to reading your blog posts about it.