by Chris Farrell

Hello - Chris Farrell here.

For some reason - there is almost a giddy excitement about 2012.

I realize it's natural at the start of any year - but this year - kinda feels a bit different. Don't you think?

Everyone seems genuinely excited about this year - and the possibilities and opportunities ahead for all of us.

Maybe it's the shift in the tectonic plates - maybe it's the end of the Mayan calender - maybe it's because technology has never been as user friendly as right now....

...but whatever the reason - this excitement has permeated the online world already - with the web in 2012 set to enjoy an even more explosive and stratospheric year than before.

So with that in mind - I have created my own list - of the ' Hot 13 Internet Marketers for 2012.'

These are marketers that consistently over deliver.

They are massive achievers -- and hard workers -- but more importantly -- they are all enjoying success while exposing a lot of heart and humility. Yes - the nice guys do finish first...

So without further ado - and in NO PARTICULAR ORDER -- here are my 13 Hot Internet Marketers for 2012.

Rosh Khan -- 'The Online Rockstar For 2012' From a complete standing start in January 2011 - to now enjoying $20,000+ months. And that is set to double next month. A real zero to hero story. An effortless natural at Relationship and Social Media Marketing -- Rosh's company SocialRank - now manage the social media for such giants as Clickbank, Kerwin Rae and Starbucks (yes, really...) Rosh is the guy I personally go to - when I want to strategise my social media marketing.

Ali Khan -- 'The Internets Secret Weapon' A true gentleman. Old school manners and class. Ali (and his team) are jedi masters - at conversion, processes, funnels, analytics and split testing. With Ali's help - my squeeze page for ChrisMentorMe converted at an insane 43%. Business brain, articulate and he delivers. I feel more intelligent just speaking to Ali. I'd like to clone him.

Casey Zeman -- 'One To Watch For 2012' Casey is one of those smart marketers who has spent the last few years quietly developing his skill set and product base -- along with a stellar reputation. The last third of 2011 saw Casey step into the limelight more. And expert at YouTube Marketing/Video SEO - as well as developing his own software - Casey ended 2011 conducing many online interviews with luminaries such as Mari Smith (see below) and Michael Stelzner (of Social Media Examiner).

Josh Bartlett -- 'The Steve Jobs of Video' Arguably the best product online today -- created by arguably the nicest guy online today. EasyVideoPlayer -- and it's creator -- Josh Bartlett. Josh's influence by Apple is clear. Slick - simple to use - and works like a charm. EasyVideoPlayer has revolutionized getting video online. A 7 figure launch and stellar Customer Service. Oh -- and by the way -- you ain;'t seen nothing yet. Look out for the EasyVideoPlayer Suite -- coming early 2012.

Lewis Howes -- 'Mr Midas Touch' Another crazy success story. Lewis (with his business partner Sean Malarkey) -- took their business from zero two years ago - to a multi million dollar business today. Lewis's last product - FBInfluence - generated $400,000 in sales in one month. Featured in Time, Forbes, Business Week and Fast Company -- Lewis is one of the most relaxed yet successful entrepreneurs you will get to meet.

Andrew Lock -- 'Mr Maverick Marketer' This guy is my favorite speaker. Super real - super witty - and super humble. The crowd love him. A fellow Brit - and ex-manager of Paul Daniels (big UK tv personality) - Andrew has many talents. Not content with having a successful Membership Site - Andrew also has the Number 1 show on itunes for entrepreneurs 'Help My Business Sucks!' - and ontop of that - he's recently opened his own tv and film production studio in Salt Lake City.

Ryan Lee -- 'On and Offline Marketing Master' Ryan eats, sleeps and breathes marketing. And movies. A dad to 17 (ok...slight exaggeration - but close) Ryan is the original King of Continuity. A machine at product creation and content - Ryan is an ex-personal trainer who's made 7 figures online. Ryan also keeps his hand in with the Fitness Industry - co-owning one of the most successful supplement companies in the US.

Mike Filsaime -- 'The Daddy' Mike continues to reinvent himself time and time again. Possessing a great wit -- Mike is one of the most generous marketers you will meet. A huge advocate of encouraging new talent - Mike has personally helped many of today's success stories. Continually moving with the times - Mike's Evergreen Business System - was one of the biggest Product Launches of 2011.

Kim Roach -- 'Your Secret Traffic Weapon' Kim is one of my favorite marketers. More 'underground' than some of the other names - Kim's thing is traffic. If you haven't connected with Kim yet -- you need to. Continuously testing and tweaking new traffic strategies - as well as adding new twists to more conventional methods - you'll always find Kim in her Traffic Laboratory cooking up new traffic tactics and techniques - that work!

Jo Barnes -- 'One Of The Success Stories Of 2011' Jo is another sterling example of working hard and taking massive action. A complete newcomer to this business a year ago - I first met Jo when she signed up for one of my products (ChrisMentorMe). Fast forward to Spring 2011 - and Jo enjoyed her first $100,000+ week. Jo is the creator of The Social Networking Academy. Jo embodies a true Internet Marketing Lifestyle - having lived in Thailand, Australia and the UK in 2011. Now Jo - and her daughter Cerys and partner Rhett - have California in their sights for 2012. Jo - the Farrell spare bedroom is ready...

Jared Elvidge -- 'The Best 1 on 1 Internet Marking Teacher Today' Jared is an underground super affiliate. In a recent campaign - his EPC (Earnings Per Click) were a staggering $33. $33 per click!! Amazing!!! This is because Jared has an exceptional relationship with his list. An experienced marketer for over 10 years - Jared is (in my opinion) the best Internet Marketing 1 on 1 coach anyone could have. Patient - motivating - and he knows his stuff. If you are interested in receiving personal 1 on 1 coaching - you need to connect with Jared.

Mari Smith -- 'The Social Media Queen' Mari's Rolodex of connections - spans A-Z of the Internet Marketing - and the Personal Development world. A text book definition of Mrs Connected - Mari has worked with pretty much every single online (and offline) marketer imaginable. What impresses me most however - is how Mari is always first off the blocks - covering any change in Social Media (which is a daily occurrence). I learn something new from every one of Mari's Facebook status updates. Her new excellent book - 'The New Relationship Marketing' - was released a few months ago. Mari is one of the thought leaders when it comes to new media marketing.

Alex Mandossian -- 'Old School Meets New School' Alex continues to knock it out of the park. What impresses me most about Alex - is how he is not comfortable to dine out on his previous successes. Having already personally mentored most of the heavy hitters on and offline (and incidentally racking up over $200million for his clients in the process...) rather than resting on these successes - 2012 looks even busier than ever for Alex - with an almost inexhaustible series of global events planned -- and his own Membership Site scheduled for March.

So there you go...

Have you connected with these guys yet? You need to! If you want to start to make money online this year - or grow your existing online business - you need to know these guys and girls.... Google them - find their Personal Profile and Fan Page on Facebook - watch and learn from what they are doing....

OK....I'm off to have a coffee. Talk soon,

Chris Farrell

Los Angeles, Jan 2012


PS I had one of my designers create these caricatures. If you are on this list and you'd like a copy of your caricature -- no problem -- just let me know!)

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