5 reasons I DON'T think it's pointless to help people with OFM

Summary

In this video, the speaker counters the notion that helping people in the OFM (Online Female Market) is pointless. They argue that it's enjoyable, helps build an audience, aids in making money, deepens personal understanding, boosts status, and facilitates networking. Despite the potential for annoying questions, the speaker finds value in creating content and assisting others, emphasizing the long-term benefits over immediate gratification.

Takeaways

• 😀 The speaker finds enjoyment in helping others and sees it as a fun activity.
• 🎤 They enjoy the sound of their own voice and the ego boost from helping people at scale.
• 👥 Building an audience is crucial for the speaker, as it can be a powerful asset.
• 💰 The speaker believes in monetizing their audience and creating content to help people.
• 📈 Helping others can indirectly lead to making money, especially in the OFM (online financial markets) industry.
• 🤝 Adding value to people's lives can make it easier to sell them products or services in the future.
• 🧠 Explaining concepts to others helps the speaker deepen their own understanding of the subject.
• 🏆 Teaching others and helping them can elevate one's status and influence.
• 🔗 Networking is enhanced by being known as a helpful and knowledgeable figure in the OFM community.
• 📺 The speaker emphasizes the importance of collecting direct contact information from the audience, not just relying on social media.

Q & A

What was the main topic of conversation in the Telegram group?

The main topic was whether it's pointless to help people in OFM (online financial markets).

Who initiated the discussion about helping people in OFM?

Nexi, known for creating the Tinder verification bot 'Verify Mate', initiated the discussion.

What was Nexi's argument against helping people in OFM?

Nexi argued that it's not a good use of time because it leads to being bombarded with annoying questions from people who lack knowledge, distracting from important tasks.

Why does the speaker enjoy making videos to help people?

The speaker finds it fun and enjoys the ego boost that comes from helping others, even if it's a grind to sit and talk for hours.

What are the speaker's two favorite ways of helping people?

The speaker's two favorite ways of helping people are through his blog and YouTube videos.

How does the speaker feel about adding value to people's lives?

The speaker dislikes the term 'adding value', but enjoys helping people achieve better results in areas they are interested in, like making more money.

Why does the speaker believe building an audience is powerful?

The speaker sees the power of an audience in the ability to monetize and activate them in various ways, such as through videos, articles, or emails.

What mistake did the speaker make with their previous YouTube channel?

The speaker did not collect the email addresses of their subscribers, which resulted in losing contact with them when the channel was taken down.

How does the speaker plan to leverage their audience to make money?

The speaker plans to offer coaching packages and other services around topics they have helped people with, positioning themselves as a helpful authority.

What role does explaining concepts play in the speaker's understanding of OFM?

Explaining concepts forces the speaker to understand them better, as it requires them to articulate ideas clearly and simply.

How does helping others in OFM contribute to the speaker's networking?

Helping others establishes the speaker as a knowledgeable figure in the OFM community, which aids in networking and building professional relationships.