Is it just me or does it seem as though everyone and their dog is now an internet marketing coach, trainer, or guru? Earlier today I was cleaning out my email inbox and it seemed as though everything I read was signed off by someone using one of these titles.

Now, don’t get me wrong, I have nothing against people calling themselves a coach or trainer, heck I’ve even done it myself. It’s just that I feel as though people believe that they must attach a title to their name in order to be taken seriously. But is it really necessary for everyone to have to claim to be a coach from day one?

I don’t see anything wrong with people teaching others as they learn themselves. People seem so afraid to show that they too are just learning the ropes which results in them coming off as a little bit fake.

My advice is to not be afraid to show people that you are learning and growing just as they are. I believe that it will not only make you come across as more down to earth but also show people that they don’t have to know everything from the jump.

Then as you start to feel a bit more confident in your abilities, then by all means, add a title to your name if you want. Nobody is stopping you and ultimately it’s your call.

Just remember that people will connect with you with or without the title. Simply share what you know in an unselfish manner, whether you learned it today or last year. Always strive to just be yourself since that’s really what you do best anyway!