So while I'm a few days into the 10k Challenge system now (day 8 to be exact) I feel I can give an accurate review and yes, I do have some progress to share as well.
First off lets answer the obvious question that most people first finding out about the 10k challenge might be asking... "Whats it all about?"
In a nutshell the program is a systematical approach to building an online income through step-by-step instructions provided by the program originator Debbie Penner. The primary goal of the program is to setup a daily routine of small bite size tasks that one can easily accomplish (the stated goal is 35 minutes a day). The ultimate goal and where you will earn an income from the system is by getting referrals under you that will be just as eager to succeed and work the system daily as well.
One thing I'd like to make clear upfront is that everything during your first 30 days into this challenge is completely free just as the main 10k challenge website claims. I was pleased to find out this is the actual truth as many systems and programs of this sort are deceptive about the claim of being free to join but then try to hook you with an upgrade right off the bat.
Luckily this program isn't like that, it really is totally free during this first 30 days.
Thats the basics of what the program is all about. The fine print details are to follow.
Day One - Motivational & Getting Organized
So lets start with day one and the first days tasks in The 10k Challenge. Your 1st day of the program is all about getting organized. The first tasks are to setup three Gmail accounts that you will use for various functions of the daily tasks. One will be your main email contact for the program that you will use for all communications to your referrals and downlines. It is stressed that this email only be used for the challenge and not used elsewhere so you will know if there is any email to this account it is about the 10k challenge in one way or another.
The next two Gmail accounts are to be used for the daily ad promotion tasks that you are given to complete. Again the reason for two accounts is strictly for organizational purposes. Gmail accounts are free and you can have tons of them so this is really a great idea.
The second task for day one is to register with two of the recommended advertising services (don't worry they are free so no cost is involved). After completing these two accounts signups you enter your referral links into the members area downline builder section so that any of your referrals will use your links to signup for these services.
There are 5 videos on day one that explain a lot of the process and whats to come including a first video thats more or less a motivational video to help you understand what The 10k Challenge is all about and how you will succeed if you stick to the plan.
Once you've completed the day one tasks there is a link you can click which will change the day one link in the system's navigational window to a highlighted grey background, thus helping you see easily where you stand in the daily tasks.
Day Two - More Setup and Registrations
The tasks for day two are 1) read the FAQ (frequently asked questions) page about the challenge and 2) signup for two more ad services, of course updating your referral links in the downline builder for these two new accounts.
Now I'm not going to go through each day listing what the tasks are because my main purpose of listing the first two days worth was to show you how simple each day's tasks are. The claim is that each day's tasks can be completed in just 35 minutes. That might not be true for everyone because a lot of it depends on how competent your are with a computer and if you would need to watch all of the instructional videos before getting started.
There are other factors that make each one of us work at a different pace as well. So take the claim of just 35 minutes a day work with a grain of salt. For a lot of people it could be less and certainly for some it will take longer.
But as no matter what your skills are in less than an hour a day everyone can complete the daily tasks.
Alright for you overachievers and those really eager to get going in the program the good news is that from your very first day 4 days worth of tasks are unlocked. So if you have the time to devote to getting things setup initially you could complete the first four days tasks all in your first day.
Btw... it is on day four where you begin the first of your daily promotions for those of you that are curious.
Each day the main system website will unlock a new day's tasks for you to complete and by day 11 in the tasks list you will have 12 or 13 places to post your ad promotions. Again I want to stress that you may or may not be able to complete all of the promotions in the 35 minute allotted time frame, but you certainly will be able to do all of this in less than an hour still.
Okay, so in the beginning of this review I promised to tell you about my results so far and here it is.
On my 6th day (day 9 according to the system's tasks list - yes, I'm an overachiever) I got my first referral. I'm on my actual 8th day in the system now (day 12 in the system task list) and haven't gotten another referral yet. But thats to be expected so don't be discouraged by that. Remember the primary goal of the 10k Challenge program is to instill in you a daily routine. I can't stress how important this is.
No matter if by your own day 8, 10, 12 or more you haven't gotten a referral yet keep plugging away at it because they will come if you stay diligent to the daily routine.
And the big question everyone asks, "How do you make money with The 10k Challenge?"
As you can probably see already to achieve the ultimate goal of earning an income from the program you must get referrals that will follow you into the other paid systems and programs you will be joining after your first 30 days.
Now since I've not been in the program past the 30 day mark yet I can't give you exact details on what happens at this point (stay tuned though as I will be). From the main website we can see examples of some of the other programs that we will eventually be joining.
Of those are "Infinity Downline", "NPN", "Adtactics", and "List Building Maximizer" all of which are excellent and highly reputable systems and programs. Now also on the main page is the claim that if you have a referral that follows you in these four programs your monthly income from that referral will be around $291.00. Not bad for just one referral.
So if you are one of the astute readers of this review I know you must be saying to yourself, "If I'm making $291 I must be paying this out as well." And you would be correct.
However when you actually read the FAQ (and its repeated inside the main website as well) if you stick to the plan and develop the daily routine of promoting all that will ever come out of pocket is the first $25 I assume for Infinity Downline.
One should have a few active referrals (and by that I mean referrals that ARE sticking to the plan - not the lookie-loo referrals that you will also signup that never do anything) that will within days be following behind you and joining the paid programs as well.
Again I'm not at the 30 day mark yet so I can't tell you the actual facts of what happens at this point. If you are a 10k Challenge member reading this review and can share some information here your comments would be more than welcome. :)
Lets wrap this up now - The good and bad
The Good:
- The program truly is ad advertised completely free for the first 30 days.
- The program has an excellently laid out daily task list.
- The program's daily task lists are easy to complete and anyone even those with no Internet Marketing experience.
- Totally affordable to everyone, I mean everyone has $25 they can invest into themselves.
The Bad:
- Not really a bad thing, but the program does require work. You CANNOT succeed if you don't take action.
- Attracts a lot of lookie-loo non-action takers. You know they type - the ones looking for a pie-in-the-sky one button solution to overnight wealth.
- Totally dependent on having an active and communicative upline for the times you need help or have questions.
- Lack of accountability, currently there is no built in checks and balances to be able to tell if your downline referrals are actually working the system.
- No reward system for keeping you motivated during the first 30 days.
Summary
I'm very excited about The 10k Challenge program because of its organization properties and ease of implementation of the system's plan. I've already seen positive results from doing the daily tasks so that in itself proves to me that the daily tasks are effective. So in summary at this point I would highly recommend The 10k Challenge to anyone that serious and willing to devote the time to succeed.
To quote the slogan on the main website, "A river cuts through rock, not because of its power, but because of its persistence."
