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An Autoresponder: The ‘Salesman’ Who Never Stops Producing

5. August 2009

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About 2 years ago, I hired a salesman because he made an offer I couldn’t resist. He proposed working without a salary and promised to never call in sick or demand a raise. Since hiring him, he’s never even asked for a vacation day. Instead, he puts in time on nights, weekends and even holidays. With the long [...]

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The Ridiculous Offer I Was Told Not to Make …

4. August 2009

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What you’re about to read is an offer most people will find completely crazy. In fact, I considered ending this idea hundreds of times over the past week. But I continued only because demand for the information I’m offering is so wide-spread. I recently created an 83-minute training video detailing the powerful marketing strategy I used during [...]

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How to Persuade Your Prospects with Social Proof

29. April 2009

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Last week I shared a marketing lesson from Robert Cialdini’s bestseller “Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion.” The tremendous response has led me to reveal another nugget of Cialdini wisdom. This one focuses on social proof, a principle that essentially states we determine what is correct by watching others. Especially in uncertain situations, others’ actions often determine how [...]

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How a Single Word Can Control Your Prospects’ Actions

21. April 2009

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In an experiment described in the book “Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion,” author Robert Cialdini reveals an almost magical mind trick you can easily apply to your marketing message. In fact, it involves adding only one word to your copy. The technique is based on the principle that people seek reasons for taking action when you ask [...]

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115 Strategies for Marketing Your Business

7. April 2009

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If you’re stuck trying to come up with new strategies for marketing your business, these 115 ideas from the Toilet Paper Entrepreneur should keep you busy for quite some time. Some of my favorites include #22, #29, #74 and #81. One of my goals is to do more of #96. Share and Enjoy:

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