Disclaimer: This blog post is written together by Desmond Ong and his student, Jason Kirkland. Information in this blog post might be inaccurate and subject to changes. This blog post is entirely based on personal opinions.
OK, guys. I’m sure you guys heard of those “Top 400 Forbes” or “Top 10 Best Cars” or whatever. In this post, I am going to list out top 10 internet marketers who I think are rocking the internet marketing space in 2009. I know 2009 is not over yet, but we just want to make this post to get some “excitements” around. We came out with this list based on product launches and we listed marketers who are selling stuff to other marketers in the internet marketing business.
Okay, without further adieu, let’s get started.
1. Frank Kern
Mr. Mass Control tops the list this time. Two launches for Mass Control, one upsell launch for Mass Control and a shocking launch for Screw Google System.
Frank Kern, usually the “behind-the-scene” mastermind, has becoming extremely noisy this year with this year’s early “Sneak Attack” pre-launch video where he tried to ambush John Reese (only to get pounced by John in the end).
2. Anik Singal
BusinessWeek’s Best Entrepreneur Under-25, Anik Singal has risen up to be a “guru” in 2009 after teaming up with Mike Filsaime for The Launch Tree launch. Anik has manage to manage 4 launches so far — Launch Tree, Affiliate Classroom, PPC Classroom 2.0 and the upcoming PPC Classroom 3.0 and that is pretty amazing for Anik.
3. Adeel Chowdhry & Bobby Walker
This deadly pair is the fastest rising stock in the internet marketing business. Adeel and Bobby started to make names for themselves with a competitive summer launch of Mass Article Control, almost raking in $1 mil. in gross sales.
Weeks later, Adeel and Bobby launched MySoftwareBusiness in just a matter of a week or so — with both MassArticleControl and MySoftwareBusiness hitting the first page of ClickBank’s marketplace.
4. Saj P.
Creator of multiple ClickBank bestsellers, Saj P. has been a rockstar in 2009 — releasing multiple product launches such as the still-bestselling Zero Friction Marketing course and the upcoming Commission Payload.
He is also the creator behind The Site Rush, Affiliate Funnel System and many other launches. Saj P. has gain a name for himself in the internet marketing industry due to his multiple bestselling launches and has already been labeled as a “guru”.
5. Mike Filsaime
Mike Filsaime, a viral marketing guru, shocked the internet marketing space by announcing that he will be giving away his thousand dollar Butterfly Marketing package for absolutely free in early 2009. That’s not all, he also launched Launch Tree together with Anik Singal to produce perhaps the most viral product launch in the history of internet marketing.
Perhaps the most shocking thing is that Mike Filsaime also launched AffiliateJump CPA network in mid-2009. He will be launching TweetGlide — which is an application for Twitter users very soon.
6. Adam Short & Alen Sultanic
Both Adam and Alen might not be “gurus” — but both of them have proven to the internet that you don’t need to be a “guru” to deliver great content. Already being called “niche marketing gurus” — Adam and Alen made a shocking revolution to the internet marketing space by setting up the one and only PERFECT niche marketing membership site on the internet.
During a relaunch in early 2009, they offered a $1 trial for 7 days — which shocked the internet marketing community.
7. Jeff Walker
Jeff Walker’s biggest contribution to the internet marketing space in 2009 is probably “Product Launch Manager”. In mid-2009, Jeff Walker was training a bunch of highly talented product launch managers — and charged $25,000 each to attend the seminar in Los Angeles.
Jeff also launched Product Launch Formula 2.2+ in early 2009 which literally increase the number of people demanding for the online study course.
8. Justin & Chaunna Brooke
King and Queen of the site flipping industry, Justin and Chaunna Brooke changed the way most marketers look at site flipping. From the 30 Day Protege to WebsiteFlippingMasters Home Study Course launch, Justin and Chaunna have been sending ripple waves all over the internet marketing that they are no small marketers.
Their Tuesday Twenty Tackle live shows have been something unique and a refreshing way to look at internet marketing. This lovely couple is also most generous in terms of giving out free information.
9. Gauher Chaudhry
Gauher is by far, the most underrated “guru” ever. This pay-per-click and pay-per-view expert is the creator of PPC Formula and PPV Formula — both sold out during their respective product launches almost immediately.
Gauher might not have the same level of fame as other “gurus” outside of the PPC game — but he does provide the best content and by far, the best PPC guru out there. In 2009 alone, he launched PPC Formula 2.0 and then closed it down to be relaunch later. He also launched PPV Formula 2.0 recently.
10. YOU DECIDE!
After brainstorming for possible prospects for the #10 spot, we couldn’t find one that should be #10. The top 9 is way too powerful to be beaten down by a good marketer. This marketer needs to be excellent and on par with these marketers.
Here’s what you can do.
Simple drop a comment to tell me who should be in the #10 spot. A random winner will be chosen and I will award him/her with one of my affiliate website as well as a 14 day coaching class with me worth $497.
Here’s a list of candidates that you can choose from:
- Cindy Battye & Soren Jordansen (Creators of ClickBank Pirate)
- Tim Godfrey & Steve Clayton (Creators of Commission Blueprint 2)
- George Brown (Creator of Google Sniper)
- Chris Fox (Creator of Google Cash Sniper)
- Mark Ling (Creator of Affilioblueprint)
Cheers and please re-tweet this post if you like it.
October 20th, 2009 at 2:07 am
George Brown has done some good stuff this year… my vote is on him.
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Desmond Reply:
October 20th, 2009 at 10:23 am
Thanks for the feedback.
I got lots of comments about this and seems like # 10 is pretty much going to be either George Brown, Cindy & Soren or Mark Ling.
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October 20th, 2009 at 10:40 am
Hey Desmond, to my opinion those two guys should take the 10th spot: Tim Godfrey & Steve Clayton
I am judging mostly by quality of their products and the value they provide.
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Desmond Reply:
October 20th, 2009 at 10:49 am
Yeah but some people were pretty disappointed with the new Commission Blueprint 2.0 because the first version was so good.
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October 20th, 2009 at 10:40 am
Hey Desmond,
Cool post, I’m liking it haha. My vote is for Cindy & Soren. They’ve cranked out some good stuff lately, especially CB Pirate.
My vote’s for them.. I’d like to see more peoples opinions too..
Good deal! Catch ya later,
Tom
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Desmond Reply:
October 20th, 2009 at 10:50 am
I talked to Cindy quite often before my own launch and she’s a very nice person.
CB pirate has been phenomena too.
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October 20th, 2009 at 10:59 am
Thats a tuff one George Brown and Mark Ling are both great. I really cant decide but i has to be 1 of the 2.
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Desmond Reply:
October 20th, 2009 at 12:52 pm
Yeah both are my favorite although I might want to say since George is 18, he does a marvelous job with his Google Sniper launch.
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October 20th, 2009 at 11:00 am
Howie Schwartz releases more new products than your top 10 combined, so how come you missed him.
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Desmond Reply:
October 20th, 2009 at 12:53 pm
Howie is great especially IM Remarkable launch but this is a list of marketers that not only awesome, but also experience major GROWTH.
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October 20th, 2009 at 11:24 am
10 could be chriss cobb. works close with saj p. google him.
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Desmond Reply:
October 20th, 2009 at 12:54 pm
Yeah I know Chris Cobb. Talked to him multiple times via email.
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October 20th, 2009 at 11:32 am
quite surprise jeff walker is just no.7 in the list..
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October 20th, 2009 at 11:33 am
My personal choice is Mark Ling. He is one of my favorite marketers, due to his non hypey way of teaching others his personal methods.
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October 20th, 2009 at 11:42 am
My vote to Tim Godfrey & Steve Clayton. I think their Commission Blueprint was really great. Their business model is straight to the point but yet powerful. With a single “blueprint” launch with great impact, they were then expanded their product line by adding other “blueprints”. Niche Blueprint and SEM Blueprint are definitely high quality products too.
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October 20th, 2009 at 11:49 am
I vote for George Brown.
He had done a very good job this year especially Oct 2009.
Mark Ling has done well too but my vote is to George Brown.
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October 20th, 2009 at 3:19 pm
I’d have to vote for Russell Brunson to also be on this list, while he did have some customer support issues he has done a 3 of the biggest launches this year – at least the size of any one else on this list and some more.
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Desmond Reply:
October 20th, 2009 at 4:33 pm
Yeah Justin I considered putting Russell in but he does have some customer support issues.
From our point of views, customer support is a very important factor in a business and that’s why we decided to pick some “new guys” in town.
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October 20th, 2009 at 7:15 pm
My vote definitely goes to Tim Godfrey & Steven Clayton. Outstanding guys who put out some of the highest quality products in the industry (not to mention, they are fanatical about customer support)
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October 20th, 2009 at 7:57 pm
My vote is on Cindy & Soren with Clickbank Pirate – they are cool people, really know their stuff, and the product absolutely ROCKS!
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October 20th, 2009 at 11:09 pm
Oh my vote goes to George Brown! I love his google sniper. He deserves to be #10 because he has helped so many of us.
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October 21st, 2009 at 1:00 am
I have to go with Jeff Johnson, his Underground Training Lab, you can’t leave him out of the IM subject. All the others are great Marketers don’t get me wrong but he has to be in the middle of the talk. Just my opinion. What’s your thought about Jeff Johnson, Desmond? Thanks
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October 21st, 2009 at 6:12 am
I’d have to go for George Brown as well. He provides rock solid content and is a likeable young man.
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October 21st, 2009 at 9:48 am
I choose Mark Ling.
Top notch stuff.
He is the first super affiliate for everything he promotes. He DOMINATE clickbank under the radar, and almost nobody knows it.
Franck
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October 21st, 2009 at 6:22 pm
Howie Schwartz
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October 23rd, 2009 at 9:41 am
I have learnt a lot from a fellow Malaysian by the name of Suthan M .. While he is not as glittering as those other names, his product is always top notch and one of a kind in the market.
Other than that, Frank Kern is also my kind of guy with his Mass Control. His launch was extraorodinary well executed, and one of a kind.
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October 23rd, 2009 at 3:24 pm
Brad Callen
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October 23rd, 2009 at 7:26 pm
My vote goes to George Brown. Google Sniper is better than I expected…and.. He is very young
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October 23rd, 2009 at 11:24 pm
You said you were going to give the Top Ten of the good, the bad and the ugly. You only gave the good. The bad and the ugly of this business is the awful client support by many companies. One of the companies I contacted should be charged with fraud.
My votes for worst of the worst go to Rob Benwell and Paul Birdsall.
Hidden charges and misleading advertising are two of my pet peeves. We need a Better Business Bureau for this industry. Good companies are going to suffer from this corruption as well. 100% guarantee won’t matter if the bad companies don’t honour that commitment.
Dan Beavan
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October 24th, 2009 at 4:02 am
Well, most of the marketers that I listed do provide great support. (I think)
I have not buy any of Rob and Paul’s stuff yet so I don’t know but misleading ads and hidden charges are definitely a no-no for me.
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October 24th, 2009 at 12:16 am
These are top boys and girls
some more to mention are Alex Jeffreys and Andrew Fox
Have learnt alot from these 2 boys this year.
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Desmond Reply:
October 24th, 2009 at 4:02 am
oh yeah I like Alex.
That guy is powerful.
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October 24th, 2009 at 5:11 pm
how about that guy Jani G ? hes done some cool things this year
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October 25th, 2009 at 2:57 am
Great post, and congratulations to all these good marketers. Adeel Chowdhry & Bobby Walker you all ROCK, almost $1 million in gross sales, good stuff. If your going to do it, do it BIG right
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October 25th, 2009 at 3:09 pm
I love Clayton, but If I didn’t vote for George he’d probably kill me, nah in all seriousness, wonderful job this year buddy!
- Rock On!
ps. nice blog Des
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Desmond Reply:
October 25th, 2009 at 5:37 pm
Nah. He is just going to stab you with a fork with Thai food stains on it. LOL. :-p
PS. Thanks bro.
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October 26th, 2009 at 12:43 pm
I am surprised that no one mentioned Yaro Starak. His Blog Mastermind and Membership Site Mastermind launches had great success.
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October 30th, 2009 at 2:34 am
George Brown from Google Sniper, hands-down.
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October 30th, 2009 at 11:18 am
wow, im really proud of the number of asians on this list:D
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October 31st, 2009 at 10:20 pm
Why am I not #1 on this list for?
-Unbelievable (Being said by a african american women at kfc when the employee says “Theres no chicken”)
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Desmond Reply:
November 1st, 2009 at 5:15 pm
LOL.
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November 1st, 2009 at 6:00 pm
What about Kim Roach from Instant Pay Day Formula or Brian Johnson from Commission Ritual…
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November 3rd, 2009 at 7:12 pm
What about Ewan Chia where’s he. The no 1 Super Affiliate.
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November 5th, 2009 at 12:16 am
Cindy and Soren are my bets! I have learned soo much from them and continue to learn as they readily share their knowledge and are very easy to talk to. CBPirate, as well as their other products are so easy to use and make the whole experience fun and worthwhile.
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November 8th, 2009 at 4:53 am
Great blog, thank you.
My vote is the Super Affiliate Marketer Mark Ling from Affilorama. I am a new student to Mark’s AffiloBluePrint 2.0. I really appreciate Mark’s easy, user-friendly tutorials and his value-add great content and valuable interviews with marketing gurus offered for his premier members on a regular basis. Great work, Mark
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November 10th, 2009 at 12:19 pm
George Brown is the Best,accurate and The fastest affiliate young chap, Hats off to him,( Simplicity is the Secret!)
My Vote goes to him.
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November 16th, 2009 at 9:26 pm
Hey Desmond…. my vote is for Mark Ling from Affiliorama. I feel he deserves the 10th spot the most.
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November 19th, 2009 at 3:34 pm
It has to be Tim Godfrey & Steve Clayton, they do good products and they know what they are talking about, I am surprise they are not at No.1.
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December 24th, 2009 at 6:04 pm
Very interesting topic so here are my picks on who else should have been considered and are not there:
George Brown is a pick I definately agree with as “Google Sniper” was a rage for awile but here are the others:
Melvin@Concetta
Michael Cheney
Michael Jones with the “Clickbank Code”
Lee McIntyre because he is on the backend of 33% of the emails I get.
There are others but this will do for now.
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February 7th, 2010 at 10:03 am
You forgot one.
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Desmond Reply:
February 7th, 2010 at 10:11 am
hehehe. make sure you’re in my list for 2010.
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