Comments on: Expert advice – really?

By: Jared Young

Jared Young — Thu, 07 May 2009 04:14:36 +0000

I agree completely. In five minutes I can have a radio show, a TV show, publish a book, sell an info-product. The standards for what constitutes an “expert” have changed.

We also have to realize that there have always been thousands of “experts” in any given field, they were just typically local experts (like myself… only working in my geographic area). The internet has put everyone on the same (or similar) playing field.

By: Marketing Specialist - Jim Connolly

Marketing Specialist - Jim Connolly — Wed, 06 May 2009 05:24:34 +0000

Jeremiah,

I agree. With a little research it’s not that hard to work out who ‘really’ knows there subject, as opposed to those who are self-proclaimed experts.

By: Jeremiah

Jeremiah — Wed, 06 May 2009 05:13:39 +0000

I’m a big fan of not listening to people who claim to be an ‘expert’, unless they have earned that title and it’s very clear that they have worked for it.

By: Susan/Together We Flourish

Susan/Together We Flourish — Tue, 05 May 2009 22:51:19 +0000

Makes it even more important to look at what people do rather than what they say then can do.

By: Tim Jahn

Tim Jahn — Tue, 05 May 2009 05:11:25 +0000

Great point, Jim. If everyones an expert, is anyone really an expert?

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By: Sarah Arrow

Sarah Arrow — Mon, 04 May 2009 20:40:56 +0000

The same applies for ‘Business Advisors’ but the key to anyone looking at services from authors, broadcasters etc is to do what Jim Says – your research first.

By: Marketing Specialist - Jim Connolly

Marketing Specialist - Jim Connolly — Mon, 04 May 2009 18:52:33 +0000

Corey,

That’s my exact point – It used to be VERY hard to get published or to get your own radio show.

It no longer requires an ounce of talent, skill or ability.

By: Corey Freeman

Corey Freeman — Mon, 04 May 2009 18:45:14 +0000

@Lawrence Harper
I’m a writer. I’ve been published before and I make money from it. And I’m also a girl. Disagreement does not make for ignorance, but thank you for visiting my site.

@Jim
Fair enough. Then again, if you write a book, you technically ARE an author. If you host a radio show, you technically are a broadcaster. True, radio and newspapers have been around, but they were more regulated, harder to start.

By: Marketing Specialist - Jim Connolly

Marketing Specialist - Jim Connolly — Mon, 04 May 2009 16:08:19 +0000

Keli,

Thanks!!