What Does This Mean For YOUR Internet Marketing Business?
While flipping through the recent issue of PC Magazine I came across a great little blurb about Bill Gates from the editor-in-chief, Lance Ulanoff.
He was sharing his feelings about Bill Gates and all that he's given to the world of computers and the internet, and he said something that immediately jumped out at me.
Here's what he said:
"Bill Gates's genius was not his grasp of technology. Instead, he understood the market like no one else and knew which levers to pull to advance his products in the minds of consumers and businesses..."
WOW! That's a pretty big statement if you really get it.
It's worth pondering for a few minutes.
Then, when you're done, share what you think the implications that description of what made Bill Gates successful should have on the way an internet marketer approaches their own business. Post your comments below.
I'm interested to hear your thoughts...
A Covert Internet Marketing Tactic
Want to hear about a TRULY COVERT internet marketing tactic?
I'm talking... something that you can instantly use to make your marketing offers seem much more desirable?!
Take a peek at the video below.
It shows you a little tactic I just learned about the other night that I believe has MAJOR implications for us Internet Marketers.
(You'll also hear about a book you should immediately buy.)
What Makes This Email So Persuasive?
There's one over-riding principle that made the following real email I sent out (promoting a webinar) so effective at getting readership and response.
Can you tell me what it is?
For the first person to post a comment with the correct answer, I'll do a video critique of your website for you.
Go ahead, read the email and then post your comment letting me know what you think the main persuasion factor of the email is:
Keep in mind, I changed the niche and plugged in "Hunting Store' for this post. Hey... I couldn't think of anything else right now. 
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Hey ~Contact.FirstName~,
This is going to sound like an odd
question for you, but trust me... it
has to do with your hunting store and
personal income.
Did you know...
There's another place, besides Israel,
called the Holy Land?
Well, there is. Really.
And, besides getting ready for the little
hunting event you're invited to
this Wednesday, I'm also getting ready for
a little trip to this "Second Holy Land".
More about that in a second.
First, are you going to be there, with all
of the other hunting store owners who registered, this
Wednesday, March XX, from 3PM-4PM ET?
What am I talking about?
The LIVE Web Demo of the Hunting Store Widget.
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Go Here To Attend The LIVE Demo:
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/XXXXXXXXX
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If you haven't registered yet, you still
have some time.
As I write this email there are still
62 spots available.
Obviously there's no cost, and if you
want to see LIVE how the Hunting Store Widget gets
you new hunting customers every week on autopilot
this is your shot!
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Go Here To See Everything LIVE:
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/XXXXXXXXX
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Anyway, what does this LIVE web demo have
to do with this "other" Holy Land I mentioned?
Well, first, let me just say this...
The Holy Land I'm speaking of and planning
a little excursion to with my family this
weekend, is a very large, multi-acre
outdoor/indoor exhibit and tour of a replica
of the real Holy Land in Israel.
It's actually located about 15 minutes or so
from Disney Land in Orlando, Florida.
And, from what I've heard it's supposed to be
pretty incredible (for a Holy Land exhibit in
Florida, that is).
I'm SUPER-EXCITED, to say the least!
But, what does all of this have to do with you
and your hunting store and personal income?
Well, it reminded me of something I said
to a possible new employee years ago when
I was working as the Vice President of Training
for a company in central New Jersey.
I was ramping up for a serious growth initiative
and in the process of recruiting a potential
new manager for us.
During the interviewing process this potential
new manager leaned over and asked me if he would
really make that much more money working for me.
I said, "Will you make more money with me?!? You
come work for me and I'll lead you to the
Promised Land. And, you can take that to the bank!!"
Less than 36 months later, together we took the
department from less than $50,000 a year to over
2 MILLION!!
Later, after I left that company to create the
Dashboard technology, that same 75-person department
I created and oversaw cracked the 3 MILLION a
year mark and even won the "Best Of The Best"
Industry Award out of 18,000+ other companies.
I turned the department over to that new manager
when I left, and since, his life has never been the
same (especially his monthly bank account statement).
So, to say I came through for that new manager
is an understatement.
Today, I'm going to say the same thing to you...
Can the Hunting Store Widget make you
more money? Grow your business? Give you an
incredible lifestyle as a hunting store owner?
And do it all even during difficult economic
times??
Well, attend the LIVE web demo this Wednesday,
March XXth at 3PM ET.
And, let me show you why I guarante.e the
Hunting Store Widget will now lead YOU to the
Promised Land of business success!
(And, frankly, how it's already done it and
doing it as I write this for hundreds of other
hunting store owners just like you!)
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Go Here To Watch LIVE And See How The Hunting
Store Widget Gets You New Custoemrs Like Crazy:
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/XXXXXXXXX
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I hope to see you there,
Todd Brown
P.S. At the end of the Web Demo you'll also
get to claim a special $97.00 package I'll
be sending you in the mail... at NO COST!
https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/XXXXXXXXX
How To Pick A Money-Making Niche!
A few days ago my buddy Jeff Walker, the creator of the Product Launch Formula (www.ProductLaunchFormula.com) asked me to put together a camtasia video for his PLF2.0 customers on the topic of "how to pick a money-making niche".
What you're about to see below is that video I made for him.
It's about 30-minutes long, and contains a very deep overview of the methodology that I personally use when choosing a new niche for one of my companies.
*Pay close attention to the story I share (a few minutes into the video) about the BIG EPIPHANY I had about niches. It will save you lots of frustration!
Other "Niche-Related" information I thought you might find useful:
True Insider Internet Marketing Secrets In 2008
First, hope all is well.
It's been a little while since I posted anything to my Sneak Peek Blog.
I apologize for that.
2007 was an incredibly busy year for me, with lots of new projects, niches, business relationships, and related business management stuff.
Anyway, I wanted to let you know that starting on Wednesday, I'll regularly be giving you some killer content on the blog every single week.
And, through my posts and videos and what not, I'm fully prepared to share a totally transparent, behind-the- scenes view of how I went from knowing nothing about Internet Marketing to generating hundreds and hundreds of thousands of dollars every year.
(It still freaks me out to even be able to say that. A goofball like me...)
Anyway, since I DON'T have any Internet Marketing related courses or products to sell and am currently NOT an affiliate for anyone, you can feel comfortable knowing you're not going be asked to spend any money.
Nor am I going to pitch you on any products, unless I use it myself and feel it's worth your investment... and even then, I won't be doing it as an affiliate.
I'm planning on sharing all of the different marketing strategies and tactics we use, and have used, everyday, and so much more, including:
* testing results
* product generation ideas and tricks
* our customer retention system and stick strategies
* how we minimize refunds
* how we get joint ventures
* how we've integrated our online and offline marketing
* all of our failures
* how I plan and execute my business-building activities
* how I developed my team and how I manage them
* what software applications and websites we use everyday
* my overall business-building strategy and approach
* and so much more, including how I balance my business with my personal life, how I distribute the finances in the business, and other related rants from me.
Anyway, just wanted to let you know.
Have a great (and safe) New Year's eve!
P.S. You may be wondering why I'm doing this if I have nothing to sell.
Well, the answer is pretty simple for me...
I loooovvveeee this whole internet marketing and business-building game!!
It's something I'm extremely passionate about. And, fortunately, it's something I have been pretty successful with in a short period of time.
So, for me to share with you what we're doing, how we're doing it, and how to experience the same level of success (if not more) in your business... i just fun!!!