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Hi Rich,
I’m a person of many constraints, one of many would be time management. I have 3 young children, work part time and am taking all my spare time with my online business.
Some would say that there is no point in me doing what I do online because of the lack of time but I don’t agree. With the right direction anyone can go from so-so to fantastic. I have bought many systems from the top gurus and found that there are many pieces missing, what makes you system work for someone like me who is willing to learn from the best?
Hi Rich,
I’ve been thinking a lot about the theory of constraints this year.
What it finally came down to for me is that I realized that what was really holding me back was subtle health problems. These problems are stealing my motivation can creativity.
In an ideal world, one should be able to find a health expert to figure this kind of thing out . The reality is that I discovered the following ratio for the usefulness of advice I was getting from so called health professionals:
50% – harmful
30% – useless
20% – useful
As a result, progress in figuring out how to get my initiative and creativity back is slow and uneven, at best. It takes time to figure out what’s working and not.
Any comments on how to resolve this constraint?
Hey Rich,
I wanted to add to the last comment that I made.
I am a small person with big vision. I follow the likes of Joel Comm, Mike Filsaime, Joe Vitale to name but a few. Their status is where I want to be. I know that this will take a number of years to establish but I have the mindset to do this. I do strongly feel that there should be more women on the frontline of business, so what I want to know, is will GPS get me on the right road to that point and what makes this system stand out from the rest?
Thanks for your time
Elly
Hi Rich,
I have a diploma in Marketing Management and Have studied Business at university. Of course they are not instant ingredients for success, although they make a nice platform.
My constraints are the same as many, 3 young children, study, part time work and generally just being a mum, wife and friend finding it hard to find time to focus.
However I don’t see my constraints as a disadvantage, just something I need to learn the tools to work “with” instead of battling against. Your course sparks my interest for that reason, as it’s impossible for me to remove my constraints.
Internet Business is something I am very passionate about, and determined to succeed in, is GPS well suited to a person with previous studies such as mine behind them looking to take it to the next level?
Thanks for your time.
Is the strategic profits gps system strictly for information marketers or is it also useful to bricks and mortar retail/service businesses?
My biggest constraint is being solo and wearing all the hats. I want the next level and a bit of freedom from the near burnout of doing it all and doing it all alone.
thank you
HI Rich:
I know several constraints that are holding me back. They are that I never seem to have enough time to try to do everything, like website and webpage creation, creating forms, Trying to write killer E-mails, trying to ask people how I can help them promote their products, trying to get people to promote my products and services, and on and on.
I also have a bad back, which I will probably need to have a second surgery on in November, so that is going to set me back 6-8 weeks, from practically doing anything, even sitting more than 20 minutes at a time on the computer. It is a herniated disc, so it needs to be repaired.
I know that I need to take one step at a time, to try to get my products and services marketed, but I’m a perfectionist like you, although not as much as I once was, but still am, quite a bit. I just find it so hard to find enough hours in the day to try to write down goals, how I can achieve them in the shortest possible time, and make my goals more ambitious, to get them done more quickly (scarcity for myself, not just for others).
I have bought several coaching programs over the years, and very few of them seem to work, because they aren’t dealing with my constraints, in particular and specifically. Help, Help, Help!
Thank you for your time and your caring, Rich,
Jon Lutz
I think one type of constraint for certain people is beginning something and being afraid of it becoming too big to handle if it starts to become too successful.
It might seem strange to say this, but many people just want to live in a certain comfort zone and not all want to be high flyers.They want to make a good living below the radar without the extra responsibility of running a large business.
Would GPS be suitable for these types of people?
Hi, Rich,
One of the problems you identify in “Uncertainty Syndrome” is the “myth of the missing skill set”, where a person keeps chasing after that one perfect course or book that will give them the edge in the marketplace.
I assume you think that GPS is the correct course to subscribe to, and not part of the chase for the magic key. Could you please explain why your course is the one?
Thanks!
Cin
Our biggest constraint has just become a lack of funds. We think our business partners have run off with all our savings and left us with a giant debt that seems impossible to pay back at our age. (If we follow your advice, I don’t think it will be. ;-) Right?)
We signed up for your newsletter in hopes of still being able to get “inside your brain” as you put it. Thanks for providing an inexpensive way to still participate in your education. We came up with a way to cut our gas expense to pay for the newsletter.
Are you considering offering your course again next year? If not, is it possible for you to train someone to do this and you just supervise them?
Thanks!
Hello Rich,
I am going the whole hog and have joined the GPS elite and am looking forward to the start next Monday.
When I have a lot of time to do something, it stretches out forever and eventually fizzles out … so it is better to make the decision and then just get the job done.
How do I best prepare myself for the rest of October? I certainly want to get the most out of your coaching.
Your calls will start at 13:00 here and the evening Q&A is at 3 a.m. – but that is no problem. I can rearrange my sleeping schedule and work rhythms, since I am more of a night person anyway. Hey and daylight savings time ends in November, so then it shifts to 2 a.m. So it just gets better.
To start, I have already reduced my time at the office to only the productive time – as suggested by your magic bullet.
My four staff members can make do for the next 4-6 weeks with only a minimal presence from my side.
In addition, I have talked it over with my wife and she is in agreement to be -very- flexible and understanding for the coming weeks, since she is also looking forward to the rewards of the results. She will get the first reward from this – fair is fair.
I will complete the Strengths Mastery Advantage evaluation tomorrow.
What else can/should I do?
What should I bargain on on the side of implementation, study etc. ?
Regards,
Conrad
Is this program appropriate for people who are basically new to internet marketing (but highly motivated) who HAVE NO PRODUCT to sell?
My concern with GPS is not you delivering, but ME delivering. You’ve been talking about people mistaking the symptom with the real constraint. How will I know that I will properly identify the major constraints in MY situation vs. going after a symptom and continue the hamster on the wheel scenario that I’m living now?
Make sense?
Hi Rich,
My problem is lack of focus, I am a quick learner and gasp new concepts really quickly.
My problem is I cant stay focused on 1 thing to completion. I learn new stuff and move to the next thing..lack implementation and follow through.
Any advise here would be helpful.
Alauddin
Hey Rich, You helped me realize that fear is one of my biggest constraints will your GPS program teach me to overcome this?
Thanks Dude!
John Jaworski
Hello Rich
I go into everything with a positive/can do attitude and then find myself over my head. I get way behind and nothing gets accomplished. I keep thinking that I CAN do this, but so far I have no website and no business….only lots of programs that sold a big dream. I don’t blame all the programs though, they can’t be all bad, LOL. I take responsibility for my failures, but I don’t have the knowledge to succeed, obviously because I keep failing. Will the GPS coaching program help someone like me that does not have a website or business but would LOVE to have one and succeed?
Thank you so much!
Dear Rich
I am a marketing professional with some online experience yearning to get into online business success. I am constrained by not having the one big fat hairy idea – I have lots of little mini ideas but I need guidance on which one might work.. I have started experimenting with various blogs but am getting nowhere. Help – this is where I am stuck. Can you advise me on where to start with that process.
Emma
I spreading myself too thin, loads and loads of projects – problem is I can’t ditch any of them as they’re too important. – but – the result is dilution in terms of the time I can devote to each one, so results are pretty poor..so far..
You thoughts?
Thanks
Jer
Who do you turn to for questions? What sites do you visit to aid in your business?
Thanks for all you do!
Jason
Hi Rich,
Will we have the same amount of access to you directly with both versions of GPS you are offering?
Also, what is difference in the time committment on OUR part between the two versions?
Thanks in advance!
Best regards,
Pete
Hi Rich,
Since I’m in a financial bind right now and I don’t get paid until tomorrow and really cant purchase the silver package until then…will you have closed out the product launch purchases by then…do you have a cut off time decided as yet?
Do you believe that purchasing leads is most helpful to build a large client base?
Rich, I’m already a Strategic Profits student, very happy. How is this new program better/different?
Do I need to upgrade?
Your program sounds tempting and excellent. I need that kind of contact and support. However my daughter is being married Oct. 18 in NYC. I live in Boynton beach, Florida, just a a few steps from you. We have to leave for NY around the 12th and return after the wedding. We will be missing the bulk of your program. any suggestions?
I hava also signed up to be an affiliate of yours. Tell me what I need to do to advertise your site and make it successful
thanks neighbor
When does our GPS course either silver or elite actually start?
And a primary constraint is in my knowledge or “lack or thereof” in the technical skills through the net… What are some remedies for correcting this lack of computer/technical skill set??
Thanks Rich
Rich Etsler
When you say I need to understand the mindset of “the market” do you mean the people that I am trying to reach? How can I know their mindset? I know that sounds like a dumb question.
Does “constraints” = “undistinguished (i.e., unrecognized) psychological limitations”?
Hi Rich I love the fact that you are on Ustream leveraging technology. Can you let me know if you will be going over product launches and creating a BUZZ like you have in the GPS . I am studying Jeff Walkers product launch formula and am wanting to launch my product and coaching program quite shortly.
To create the buzz do you focus on the content and free line in the autoresponder first or do you like to give them some value when they first opt in and then wait before the launch to then really overdeliver?
I just want to have a system so that I can still be selling my programs that help people or at least offer something in between launches.
WHat do you recommend?
Would I set up JV’s and do launches with partners strategically?
WIth your GPS will we cover how to maximize this and to really get the BUZZ being a MAVEN in the industry?
Thanks RIch i am still looking forward to hearing you announce the Winner of the contest….do you know when that will be:) ?
Thankyou RIch for everything!!
Maria ANdros
Rich,
you mentioned starting with a landing page and free report then going to millions. what was the offer? how did you convert and where did you get your list to market to?
Having a site or a landing page (great copy or not) requires traffic. How does the newbie get traffic – without much expense…preferably none…so that some profits can begin…so that more can be spent on marketing to build the list.
Also when you take in millions…at what cost..i.e. whats the net profit? (percentage OK)
CK
Hi Rich
I believe my constraint to be also part of my site’s success.
For example, I offer snippets of, and links to, free info that is hard to find. The problem is that ‘free’ is part of the attraction. I’m getting huge traffic on just my third month but I’m finding it hard to monetize.
Click-through rates for adverts are tiny and any offer I put up is more or less ignored.
Just as I’m writing, I hear you saying “know your prospects”. I guess that’s what I need to do and understand better what they WOULD be willing to pay for…
The question: am I dealing with a constraint in my business, or just a simple lack of marketing skills on my part?
Thanks alot,
Tim.
The GPS has a very short time frame. How do business owners handle continuing to operate a business and make use of the coaching.
Thanks.
I would say I know my market pretty well and know what they are looking for. Sadly, this isn’t going to help them in the long term, it is more of a quick fix. The way that they should be doing things is the complete opposite of what they do and what they want to do.
How would you go about changing their attitude and the way they see things?
My biggest constraint is my head. I get in my own way and second guess myself which results in me going round in circles and taking a while before I take action on an idea.
I am on your maven course and would like to get the GPS system, but I feel that I still have a lot more to learn from the Maven coaching. What are your thoughts?
Thanks for your help.
Graeme.
Hi Rich,
This is another amazing product – thank you.
You mentioned in the call the other day one
of your clients’ restraints was product
development.
I think that is one of my constraints also,
can you speak more about the common roadblocks
to product development?
I have already identified not knowing my prospects
needs as my number one constaint – I thought
product development issues were a symptom of that.
Thanks.
Fran
Hi Rich, my main constraint seems to be confidence going into a certain market. I always seem to spend too much time analyzing the market. This is mainly so that i don’t waste time and money on adwords really. I just have a big problem sticking in one market and making it work. I kinda also get lost with all the info and programmes available and then just end up jumping into another course that takes me in another direction! Can you help please?
Thanks, Ian
I have a question regarding the difference between the Elite and Silver package. How do you drive “consumption” and accountability in the Silver program, when silver members dont have as much access to you…
I love the notion of “blowing all constraints out of the water, i just find that in primarily remote programs, its harder to stay focused and on track.
Thanks for all your great work@
Hi Rich;
How would you guide the person in this situation?
Getting very close to ground zero:
No income, no savings, no credit.
Has been a struggling entrepreneur, and won’t give up, for a long time, but has not made any money, not gained a list, has not seen much success at all with the online business.
Is aware of many constraints, and one of the biggest ones is not being able to prioritize them.
Should this person start all over? Where? What’re the first, second and third steps? (Buying something is not an option.)
Thank you,
Rich,
Let’s say I am able to overcome all of my constraints, how do I overcome my massive “to-do” list that has been pared down to the most effective things/processes I need to have created/done/completed for my business, without having to do it myself, and without a budget to hire others to do it?
Thanks!!
Hi Rich,
I have a question about the GPS Silver. The sales page said it is going to be spread over 6 months. How will it be distributed the 30 days training in GPS Elite over 6 months in GPS Silver?
And for the video & audio in GPS Silver program, are they downloadable so that we can go through it while commuting?
Thanks for answering!
Frank
Hi Rich,
My ideas seem to be all over the place and overwhelming. In researching for the “pain” of your market, other than surveying, what is one of the best ways that you find works for you?
Thanks so much,
Anna
Hi Rich,
My greatest constraint today is about List Building & Traffic.
What are the key steps to blasting through these constraints
and starting to grow my business big time!
& How does GPS handle that?
Thanks,
Ron
PS I have something hugely relevant in this market environment, I want to get the word out & help people
Rich,
Is it necessary to have a 100 page hand written business plan that someone will follow from start to end. I know business plans are living documents, and I know people don’t always have them, but in your opinion just starting in information/affiliate marketing business how important is this document?
Thanks,
Clint
You speak alot about helping your personal clients. Can you please speak of your track record with your BGS clients and other similar forms where you are coach thousands at the same time. In a one on one environment results are more dynamic then in an environment of multiple people.
Einstein mentioned that a personal problem cannot not easily be solved with the same mind. This is why mastermind teams work. They give you great feed back. How can you effectively give quality input, feed back to thousands at the same time especially Constraints… which is a deep personal issue.
Thanks
What exactly is it I would get in the silver package?
It appears I get information, but do I get access to you?
First my question: After reading the Uncertainty Syndrome, I recognized that constraints have to be definable in order to move away from them. Should I list what I do each day to discover which constraints are most likely holding back my progress?
In the three years I’ve been in online marketing, I know what works but cannot get past a few opt-ins and a few sales.
I know I am just a few constraints away from success, and I can taste it, perhaps if you come up with a “bronze” program I could take advantage of that to move forward.
Second a rave: I’ve been studying your information for awhile and love the clarity of your writing style, keep helping others to grow and develop.
I need to get to my office, will follow in an hour to see if you answer this live.
Thanks,
Anthony
Rich,
Comment on the recession / credit crunch in the context of your constraint theory. Is it a rationalization, or excuse?
How do you plan for the ebb and flow of different economic conditions?
Hi Rich,
Thanks for your time & energy, it’s helping us a lot!
Here’s my question:
Can you talk a little bit about the Kolbe Index (by the way, I took the Strenghts Mastery Advantage as part of the GPS offer and I have a MO of 7 – 4 – 6 – 4).
Can you give me (us) advice on what to be careful of, how to leverage those strenghts…
My problem is I have difficulty taking action (procrastination directly related to analysis paralysis and self-doubt).
What methods can you give me to force me to take action (ex: deadlines…)?
And finally, is there a particular MO for entrepreneurs, and more specifically for Information Marketers.
Thanks for your answer. and good luck for the launch!
Damien
Hi Rich,
My wife and I have started a business doing Social Media consulting and SEO. We took on a few clients, but we could not get them to follow through. How can we position ourselves so that our clients take us seriously and apply what we are are telling them. Or are we doing this wrong. we were changing a monthly fee for consulting. Would it better to charge by the project or the hour or what? We up to this point have not been able to hire the content writers etc that are neccasary to do the work for them.
Thanks,
Michael Blaes
Hello,
In the past two months I have spent a ton of money and bought a lot of training material, including GPS.
We just “soft-launched” our first, original site.
I say soft launch because the site us not yet fully built and optimized.
As this is a blog-driven, charity-based site… my marketing efforts will be counter-intuative. I will not even have an autoresponder opt-in. The reason is this: This site is for servicemen & women who can tell their stories and testimonials of gratitude. The stories will be positive in nature. By them submitting their stories about how the military strengthened their characters, the are adding valuable content to the site. So why would I have an e-mail marketing campaign? These brave men & women are busy enough with their lives that I would not actively sell them.
That all said, my constraint for this site is to increase it’s exposure & have folks submit their stories.
A good portion of revenue derived from the site (through affiliate banners/links) will go to charity: the USO, the Purple Heart, the VA hospitals.
Can you help me? Thanks for your time!
-K
http://www.for-the-troops.com
I am a marketing professional but have not yet stumbled upon the great big business idea. Is that not a huge constraint? I’d like to try dating coaching but aren’t there lots of these folk already.
Help! I want to do your programme and would welcome the tools but don’t I need the BIG IDEA first?
Ems
Hi Rich,
Is your GPS similar to your flagship program Business Growth System? I almost enrolled on the latter, but I contemplated again. I’m glad I didn’t because your GPS seems to be even a better program.
Did you say GPS might be your last live, personal coaching program? If so, I don’t want to miss it this time.
Btw, thanks for being down to earth, as always.
Hello Rich, just discovered you through a friend. I found and read your ‘internet manifesto’ and new ‘contraints’ books. can’t find your other reports.
If you were in a non-internet marketing infopreneur biz.
If you were selling merchant processing to small to med Canadian business owners.
If you were in an industry with a super long sales cycle- up to 2mths until paid commission.
If you have a website and just use google adwords.
If you have $100k debt from poor life and bus choices in past 5yrs, and this is the 2nd incarnation of one of my old bus which was door to door and teleprospecting from home before.
What would you focus on to go higher than just scraping by?
Thank you very much for your time, Dat from Toronto, Canada
Rich,
I am glad that your latest constrain is not the economy in the US and in Europe in the same time (we are financially connected). Neither it’s my constrain.
But to start using your time as useful as possible, we need a focused path for our business. You’ve been using many examples before like to access to money to buy to right products to fire up your business. How do you know that a product is exactly the one you need right now and not later.
In other words, many people buy in a emotional moment, but many times doesn’t need it right now.
How can you avoid this kind of wrong investments general.
Jan
Netherlands
Rich,
I have a few personal constraints that really boil down to me not having a lot of time. I have 3 kids, and I’m a single Dad. I run my own personal business, and as of 20 days ago I have taken over another business that I don’t want to see die. (I worked on it for 6 years).
These ‘constraints’ are something that I am already working with – there is one specific thing that I’d like to ask about.
In one of my businesses I tend to ‘hit a wall’ when it comes to pricing. My clients feel that the industry is not worth more than they are paying and the slightest increase in price causes them to bail.
Unfortunately the price that they are paying is entirely unrealistic.
We offer a full weekend of campsite activities with an overwhelming amount of food for a total of $75. Moving this price up causes many of our clients to stop participating. Our product is comparable to others in our industry, and our facilities are above average.
My marketing knowledge tells me that I need to have my clients reestablish their views on what they are getting compared to what they are paying.
I find it unbelievable that people are willing to pay $8 for a movie, and $15 for snacks during the movie. A total of $23 for a grand total of up to 3 hours of entertainment.
If that was the going rate we would be charging $460 (that’s being conservative as we run events almost 24/7 for 2 days).
Do you have any suggestions on how I can remove my clients restraints on the price that they are paying?
Thanks,
Kevin
Hi Rich
I just bought the stompernet program. what approach should i have to use gps and stompernet for a better performance?
Rich,
I am administrator of a cancer clinic, and my biggest constrain is my boss, the owner, who does not let me do anything to improve things, on line and off line.
Can I still benefit from your silver GPS program?
Great presentation. I am need of networking ideas, that will get people to website and turn them into buyers and loyal clients. I am a free shopping service, finding products for buyers, finding sellers. Thanks,
Alice at Thinking of You Inc.
Hi Rich,
I feel like I have been spinning my wheels for to long. I have been studying internet marketing for over two years and my profits with affiliate marketing have not exceeded the money I have put forth to learn. So at this point I have more time than money. I just heard you say you started with a website and a free report ~ that simple. I have made this way to complicated, I can see that.
My moneymaking ideas are as follows:
1) info products
2)affiliate marketing
3)dropshipping
If I were to get more involved with one or more of these, which would you choose 1st, 2nd & 3rd?
Enjoy the day!
I’ve been in business 10 years and overhead is astonishing. I know that 20% of my clients generate 80% of my business. How do I cultivate that 20% to be even better, so I don’t have to spend so much time on the 80%? I have a manufacturing service biz. Should I be spending more energy on marketing? Should I examine my 20% to determine more about them to see how I can attract more clients like them?
This is TOO exciting, but also requires quite a bit of an investment..
is it reasonable to attempt to LAUNCH a new business, starting at the point I join GPS, and growing the business from scratch as opposed to expanding on an existing one?
Thanks in advance, your stuff is inspiring!
Brian
Hey Rich,
Here is my constraint.
In my youth I was considered a whiz kid by my relatively small community – great problem solver, great grades, great with people.
But then I had a massive failure.
I’ve never seemed to recover. I’ve failed in personal projects and business projects.
Even though I know a lot about internet marketing I seem to freeze when I come within an inch of making a significant mark.
I can’t seem to shake it. I don’t want to spend 2 grand and then bail because I freak out.
Can you give me any advice?
Baje
Hey Rich,
It seems to me that many constraints seem to be tangible-money, time , resources,etc, but once we dig deep, turn out to be internal, such as fear, lack of confidence, lack of drive, etc. What tools do you recommend for addressing these deep, internal constraints that are often hidden, very old and difficult to change?
Thanks for offering this.
Hi Rich,
I’m running an adult entertainment business; are you comfortable with having somebody like me in the programme? I know that some coaches are not, so thought it would be fair to ask before I press “buy”
A.
Hi Rich,
Should I be concerned about inviting competition to market niches that I feel I have value to bring. Even if I have a better feel for and the ability to meet the needs of the niche , I am new to internet marketing and could be outpaced by someone that has your business model, know how, strategies, etc… Oviously, this question is riddled with constraints!!!
I love the level of commitment that you bring!!!
Hi Rich,
First of all, thanks for having this Q&A event.
Secondly, I heard you mentioned about the family constraints but I didn’t catched what was your suggestion on going pass that constraints.
My background is: I have a fulltime job (long hours) and family with 3 kids. I’ve been working on building an online business but I can’t seem to get it moving forward fast enough. Several things that I see is lack of focus and lack of time. There are so many methods on building online business out there that claimed to be the best methods and it’s hard to know which one is the best. Any suggestion on solving this issue and the time issue?
I’m interested in GPS Elite but since I’m working full time and I don’t think I can leave my work right now, I don’t think I can go to the live events.
Is there any special price for Elite level without the live events?
Thanks,
Hardy
Wow, thanks for explaining that money and time is NOT a constraint. This is such a good thing to see! I took notes for us to search our hearts later. We want to pay attention to you and not miss anything!
Hi Rich,
I am on my 3rd month out of 6 in a personal mentoring course with Northstar Ventures in order to open my first on-line business, i just took the Eban Pagan Wake Up Productive course,i bought the stompernet course few weeks ago, and i am also working a full time job.
i am very serious and willing to do everything needed in order to have a success with my new online life, and the GPS program looks great, but I felt it’s too much and decided not to go for it, i did however signed for the monthly Strategic Profits’ Cashmap Marketing Newsletter.
do you think i will gain from the GPS program in this stage with everything else, or it will make me confused? if you do think the program can help, which program would you recommend to someone like me, the silver or gold?
Thanks,
Shiran Cohen
Hi Rich.
Awesome job on ustream right now.
Taking action is the key and right now we are doing live video 4-5 times a week. But our site looks nothing like yours.
How did you get it looking so cool?
Thanks for all your help Rich.
Keith
PS. I was thinking of doing some off the wall live video. Do you think that would help or hurt? Ex. where many extra layers of clothing and play stump Keith until I get down to my skivvies
Rich,
there is a lot of focus on constraints – what additional main topics will you cover throughout the 30 days?
Cheers
Eirik
Hey Rich,
I have a 16 yr old wedding publication (hard copy) and have been online with it since 1995. I’ve neglected the online version for far too long. I have 2600 SEO pages and 1600 people linked in with ok traffic. My goal is at least 1 million unique visitors per month and turn it into a major revenue source.
I need to totally redesign the site and there are so many ways to go that my constraint is which options would be the best to help:
1. sell advertisers space and links
2. provide helpful and useful data for brides to be and their families plus additional side sells, up-sells etc. I have thousands of emails of brides to be and past brides to be (now married)
3. maximize revenue sources from all aspects available utilizing your help and expertise
There is NOTHING I cannot do. I just need the professional direction so I won’t waste my time floundering about searching for answers and options. There are sooo many options . Why use yours as oppose to others?
I am more than willing to create 10-50 spin off stand alone websites to generate sales along with redesigning my site.
Bob
Dear Rich:
My business consists of a website that mainly provides information in the cooking and entertaining field. I do not have an ecommerce store but do work with a few affiliate companies to sell their physical products, such as cookware. I am not making any income now and have been researching methods for increasing traffic, monetizing the site, etc.
Would your GPS program be good for a business like mine? If I take the Silver option, is it correct that I only have 2 months (although its duration is 6 months) to get my money back?
Thank you.
Iris
Rich,
What are the top three constraints you have seen happening with people signing up for this course?
And, is there a coorelation(sp) btw these and the ones in their
business?
Any quick suggestions on overcoming these?
Darrell
http://www.transilient.net
new report almost ready.
There are many constraints when starting up a new online business. How do you begin to solve them and where would you start.
I am new to online marketing and business.
Hi Rich,
I have a $97 tax deduction product (5 recorded audio sessions) that I’m selling.
I have a sales copy, video, opt-in page setup.
My constraint is to find paying customers for my product assuming a l-o-w ad budget.
1) I’m not clear on how you could help me find buyers for a tax deduction product?
2) With the GPS program, I’m also concerned that there is not enough time to answer my questions if 200 or 500 other people also want their questions resolved?
Best,
Volker
Hey Ritch, my husband and I both seem to fight being a jack of all trades and a master of none. I heard what you said about listing out all the things that you are good at, but what if all thoes things such as web design, blogging, content creation, and a lot more fit in to this list? How do you narow down? Thanks
Hi Rich,
I am a nubie to internet marketing, my e-book is in progress,I am writing articles(not yet submitted), website/sales letter in progress.
Is this program right for me @ this time ??
Money is tight…. I need the biggest bang for the buck.
Thanks,
Steve
Hi Rich -
I’m an expert…trying to become more compelling, engaging and confident asking. Fear of constraints? I’m in B2B (Basically, I create information systems that include people so that info becomes action) and have been learning from information marketers now for several months. It’s rubbing off but still not quite enough to morph me into a copywriter/great marketer. Will your program be helpful for me? Regards! Lori
I think I’ve identified a constraint that deals with balance in relationships:
*learning to balance between give and take in partnerships
*being locked into power struggles -
*cooperation and compromise
*ego conflicts
I believe personal magnetism and popularity increases when we overcome the above – but how? Is this a self-esteem issue?
Another major constraint is how I use my time. What is best method of accountability? I work alone. Also can this be connected to a fear issue? Fear of success, fear of failure…
Hi Rich,
How much do you think one needs to know about each aspect of a business before ‘outsourcing’ or delegating? I have a large project that has lots of components—clearly will take a team—-How much general skill should I have in each area to be a competent leader and how much is just stupid duplication?
Thanks,
Kyrie
Is fear a constraint in moving your business forward especially when everything you try you hit the wall (or you feel that way) and your afraid in hitting the wall in your next adventure – how do you overcome that and overcome people telling you you can’t do it when you feel in your heart that you can but stop because you think they might be right but yet again you don’t feel they are right (One of the things that I’ve stopped is not say anything to anyone ie family so you don’t hear that you can’t from people) but because of the past it lingers in your head – how do you overcome all this. Especially when you know that creating your business feels right but because of the above you do mini stops in moving forward.
Hi Rich,
I’ve been a faithful follower & think so highly of what you have to offer (pick me, pick me pick me [subliminal ad] :-)
My current constraint is time. While I focus as many productive hours as I can in revenue-generating pursuits, a lot of my side projects have fallen by the wayside. (pick me! pick me!) Want to outsource, but am experiencing current cash flow constraints. Any suggestions?
Thanks Rich! (pick me!)
Phoebe King
(aka bizlady08)
Rich,
Thanks for taking the time to chat with all of us today.
I took your “survey” and it appeared that I have several “partial” constraints.
But I have to wonder if I am not barking up the wrong tree in Internet marketing. I’ve had little success in affiliate marketing, or other information products, but my main purpose is to promote and market renewable energy systems development and construction in “developing nations” that can bring about a more level economic “playing field”. I’m not trying to do “charity” work, I’m trying to appeal to entrepreneurial entities to partner with me/us to put together the local political will to bring these kinds of profitable and environmentally advantageous systems to undeveloped areas (including urban ghettos and shanty towns).
It’s the kind of thing that Mark Joyner has called objectives that “touch my buttons”, yet even he (while sympathetic) has been unwilling to make a commitment to join in.
Where is there a commonanlity in online marketing and global infrastructure restructuring toward renewable waste-to-energy systems?
Thanks
Doc Williamson
Hi Rich,
I’m a person of many constraints, one of many would be time management.
I’ve a full time job and even now I’m taking orders from my boss while listening to you.
I’ve just started exploring the possibilities of earning on the internet, first to supplement my income and then later, completely replace my job.
Is the GPS right for someone like me who doesnt even know which programs are legitimate and where to invest with a full time job at my hand?
I would be able to squeez out the money if its really worth the bread and butter I’ll replace for the time being.
Thanks,
Tanmay
I’ve been diabled by a health issue and it may be a least month before I will receive my funding. Will I be able to enroll in your GPS program at that late date?
Outsourcing, a subject often mentioned…
It is realized that one is not likely to find the “Man in India” out of the gate, but this trial and error is fast becoming really old.
Within the GPS program, is there a specific plan, a tried and true approach to initially achieve great results? Besides the often mentioned, is there a reliable source the “guru’s” use?
I have heard you say this is what you were meant to do (coaching) and you have also stated you are not coaching after the GPS. Does this mean you are retiring?
Thanks
Hi Rich, I already think i spend too much time reading up on stuff. I’m a little concerned that I might end up doing the same with GPS and not having time to put things into action. How much time do you think is needed for the silver program. I’m totally committed to my online business so putting the work in is not the problem.
thanks, Ian
My question, if there’s still time, is how do you prioritize which constraint to work on first? Let’s say you identify several constraints that all either tie in or conflict with each other. How do you determine which one to tackle first?
Example: you want to start an online business, but a constraint is you have no present income, so can’t afford to go long without making money, or you’ll be unable to afford to put food on your table, pay your bills, etc. If you take care of that constraint by getting a job, now you have the time constraint (and yes, I know that’s more a perspective issue, but you still have less time than before, and if you’re doing a business where you need to see clients, it’s still somewhat valid). And you also now have the mental constraint of settling in whatever job you have and not moving on toward another job/self-employment.
Okay, so that’s not the best example of the question asked, but I think you get the idea. You either have two (or more) constraints going on at once or you have new constraints popping up as the result of removing one constraint. What’s your (admittedly on the general level) advice for dealing with that?
Rich,
In the GPS program will all of the material be downloadable? I know with my current position I will not be able to watch everything in real time. Will there also be transcripts? MP3’s? etc.
Thanks,
Daniel
Rich,
I’ve been following you for years and took one of your $400 a month coaching programs for several months. Frankly the amount of material was overwhelming, too time consuming, and difficult to implement … at least for the stage I was at then.
It seems that many of us get caught in so many start – stop modes trying to find ANYTHING that gets us headed toward profits.
What would you say is the BEST way to organize an effort to start from scratch … especially given the familiarity with all of the tools now available to operate an online business?
In other words, it’s not the training in techniques that matter to many of us at this point, we’ve seen and tried most of the fundamental tools of putting up websites and developing the prospect and customer communications protocols. So now, what’s the best way to APPLY all of that knowledge into a profitable endeavor?
Cheers, BoB
One of my constraints has been attempting to do everything myself. Will there be a way to interact with other GPS students so that we can match our strengths and weaknesses so and perhaps joint venture to accelerate our results?
I’m a sales coach and trainer.
Any thoughts on how to convert personal/live content into universally valuable product?
Ron
What happens after I have finished the course and I still have further to go?
Does you course need repition or is there to be a follow up course.
office telephone number, please thanks!
Hi Rich,
I’m starting off new on the internet even after being a software professional myself.
I’m a person of many constraints, one of many would be time management.
I’ve a full time job and even now I’m taking orders from my boss while listening to you.
I’ve just started exploring the possibilities of earning on the internet, first to supplement my income and then later, completely replace my job.
Is the GPS right for someone like me who doesnt even know which programs are legitimate and where to invest with a full time job at my hand?
I would be able to squeez out the money if its really worth the bread and butter I’ll replace for the time being.
Thanks,
Tanmay
Rich…
What was the single greatest constraint you had to overcome to reach the launch point of your marketing career. how did you recognize it, and what did you do to overcome it?
great report, incredible ’seminar’ on stream during your 26 hours.
thanks much,
Rick
Hi Rich,
I’ve and bought other programs and still not getting anywhere. There are many “tools of the trade” most ppl don’t know about or know HOW to access and they all seem to cost $. Ex.,email responders,video streaming providers,etc.
Do you give us this info in your program ?
thank you,
Donna
Hi Rich-
I have a question. What if I am not an entrepreneur right now? I don’t have
a business, but I am looking for one. I am tired of my dead end corporate job,
where my hard work goes to put profits into someone else’s pockets. Will you
ever open this program up again? I don’t think it would make sense for me to
sign up for your program until I have taken those first steps to forming my new
business. And I am still trying to find a business that will fuel the entrepreneurial
fire that has been suppressed by a lifetime of working for someone else. Any advice
you can give is appreciated.
Thanks,
Scott
Rich,
You never cease to amaze me! I am learning so much from you, just by following your launch and the method to your madness.
Your new report was awesome and I think everyone should be rushing to sign up for your new program. And for those who cannot afford it right now, that is all the more reason why they should be getting involved and signing up.
To the continued success to all!
Damian
Rich,
What do you think are the constraints holding back people who are hesitating from signing up for your new program?
I ask this, because I have been telling everyone about your program and why they need it for their business, but they are hesitate to pursue.
Thanks,
Damian
Hi Rich,
I make it short for your convenience & to ensure you can answer it for me:
I have done much of the content for my website & upcoming membership-area, but fear to release it at all – I want it to be perfect I think, Videos perfect, everything…
What I aim at:
I’m aiming at about 3 million subscribers in the next 3 years from scratch by providing tremendous content for free, writing about 2-3 books in a very different way (not to be revealed here for obvious reasons :) ) and being in TV with a show to reach even more people, make them smile, feel good & enjoy life.
What is your advise?
How can I step over this “imaginary make-it-perfect border”?
You know I want to reach them all at once to blow away the competition in the beginning and not giving them a chance to copy the idea, which would only be possible if things go too slow – and that’s another fear: Not going fast enough and therefore not even start :-( Hope this makes sense.
Sunnie
PS: I really hope to win the Elite-Package, it would help me getting this absolute passionate Project of mine on the way. Will make it anyway, but Rich, if you read – every day I can speed things up, can be used for good causes a lot sooner, I really want to contribute to the world, any help appreciated – you are very helpful.
–>> It is my obligation to become the successful personality changing people’s life to the better making them having a good time –>> living in mediocrity doesn’t enable me to help people, which is what I’m here for -> I do it!
PPS: English is my second language, please excuse the 2 grammar mistakes ;-)
Hi Rich:
As you know, I am transitioning from a ‘bricks and mortar’ operation to a totally online presence as an extension of what I have always done best – being a purveyor of information. I am selfish in wanting to share everything that I have learned when I get excited about something and know it will benefit others.
When I began my business many years ago it was with the realization that we (as consumers) were truly suckers for the publishing industry, that everything was ‘known’ but it was just a matter of putting it in front of our face – that every trendy and new ‘thing’ was just a strand, a thread if you will, of a true source document. I always thought that if people weren’t so lazy, and would just go to the original source documents, the original works that it would put the publishing industry out of business.
Now I find on the internet the same proliferation of theories and trends and the ‘next new thing’. Soon you too will be the next big thing to be copied.
My personal passion and fascination is business and the study of marketing and the mind of the consumer and the study of behavior.
I have a vast horizon of interest in areas of information and I make the assumption that others will also be interested in them as well.
In person, people are always fascinated and eager to participate in a conversation about the newest area of my interest as it relates to the internet.
At what point does this become a marketable product? At what point can I start to ask people to start to pony up for the endless hours of research I do to meet my personal passions? How does one overcome the notion that “if I know about this, then certainly everybody else does?” Is this doable?
How does one overcome and undo the socialization of being polite and “don’t bother those people?” with endless email marketing?
As usual, always get a full meal from the scraps and crumbs which fall from your table!
Cheryl C. Cigan
http://www.known.com
PS: Realized the next day that The Lone Ranger had the horse named “Silver”…….
I have taken BGS and other programs, gathered web deployment tools, have been formulating an online product / seminar on personal experience (self help) and am stuck… not going to market.
How can you help that I can really nail this constraint
Hi Rich,
I don’t have a great deal of business experience, and I currently have a job in the public sector. I have some business ideas that I would like to develop into a real business.
How can I evaluate the financial value of a business idea before I establish a business around it?
The reason I ask is this: if I intend to quit my job to fully dedicate myself to a particular business idea, how can I ensure that the business would be profitable?
Will you go through a way for us to determine the value of a business idea in the GPS program?
Hi Rich,
I currently am a Team Leader and helping to develop our current blueprint marketing program. To become a member you need to start an account with NPN but the blueprint program itself is free. Our group the Crazy Fox Blueprint Marketing Team are a group of like minded individuals who want to help others succeed. There is no afilliate side of this program nor is there a executive side to this program. I have a big picture on how this can be developed and was wondering if your program will help me achieve my goal of final development to creating buzz and launch. The only constraint I can think of at this point would be $$$. I just closed my retail franchise down and going through personal bankruptcy. I’m not saying this to you as a sob story, just the facts. I have just started my new old job in a call centre doing customer relationship management, right up our alley. I’m not able to raise the funds at this point but will have first paycheck since mid-July. I sincerely hope you are going to offer this program again?
Hey Rich!
I really really appreciate you having another conference and love what you doing. My question is:
I’m starting an online personal training & Health and fitness subscription website. There are so many things that I can offer people and so many ways to advertise word of mouth, conferences, articles, but I guess my problem is there is so much that can be done that I don’t know where to begin. Is there a general way to begin my business? I know people will benefit from my service I just feel like I’m paralyzed if you can believe that. I just need a way to light the fire and keep it burning! Thank you so much again
Rich, Can you or a member of your technical team recommend a website replication/compenation plan manager software package that is reliable for this purpose?
Hello again Rich
You answered my previous question about trying many programs, failing, no website or business yet, etc.
Will you please suggest which of your GPS programs (Elite or Silver) would be a better choice for someone like me who has some knowledge of IM, but does not have a current website or business right now?
Thank you for all your help!
Dear Rich,
I usually work on projects with tight timelines.
My friends consider me a natural in spotting and acting on constraints,
(when directing brand image videos for example)
At the other hand,
when pursuing my “software project”,
(which is a solution to build designer style corporate and e-commerce websites)
i am overwhelmed and have a hard time to come up with ONE consistent strategy,
that would financially sustain the development of the software.
i must admit that my availability to focus and stay confident in my decision changes into a dance.
jumping from option to the other depending on what information i get exposed to.
I am loosing significant chunks of my lifetime in doing client work to get fresh money and then loosing myself in to many confusing strategies for the software project. There is no peace.
Somehow i am running in this circle for about 10-12 years now.
i somehow do not get off the ground, with what is really important to me.
Anything you can share,
about breaking through this kind of circle?
P.S:
Your “inefficient workstyle” constraint diagram was already enlightening. thanks.
I have a Web2.0 membership site and it was going very well for the first 1, 5 yrs in terms of getting tons of members and content from the members. Then I changed it to be a partly paid service due to the growth – but no one is interested in paying.
What can I do? Do I have to change it back to being free or is there another option, besides giving them a guarantee and bonuses?
Rich,
Thank you for answering my question earlier. I am floored that you would take the time to support my request.
I want to be just like you by giving of myself to help others attain their goals.
I am working on a project I’ve code-named “Stop The Insanity”, to help newbies, intermediate marketers and offline businesses move forward.
Your the best, and the reason why you’re the “Gurus Guru” and now the “Peoples Guru”
Regards,
Anthony Whyms
Hi Rich,
Love how in your recent email you wrote about “personal economies” in a period when everyone is so focused on the national & global economy. Fear can be debilitating, but the truth is we do have the potential to create our own economies, now more than ever.
As a self-employed individual, I’ve been doing my best to get a successful business off the ground for much longer than I ever expected: 8 years! Of course, I’ve made plenty of mistakes and have had tons of missteps, including not being clear on the kind of business I wanted to create, only that it would bring in consistent cash flow and be something that I enjoyed.
As a documentary filmmaker, I’ve been excited to see the proliferation of online video, and have finally found a niche providing video products for internet marketers. I’m still in the product development phase with many of these, though, and in the meantime my cash flow has dried up and become a very real issue, to the detriment of not just my business, but my living conditions as well.
Obviously my focus now needs to be on opening up the faucet to my cash flow.
How would you approach this need, while at the same time moving forward with other projects that will also generate income once they are rolled out?
I do have one active site with affiliates promoting, but there is not enough traffic yet. I also want to improve that site by offering an additional product to the lineup that I know would increase conversions.
So another question is… should I be more focused at first on getting traffic, or increasing conversions (which would mean a delay as I finish up the new product)?
I’ll be in the chat room (FemmeFilmmaker) if you have any questions about my query.
Thanks, Rich. And thanks for all the valuable input and advice!
Kathleen Donaghy
I had to go back to work & missed the last 45 minutes of the ustream. Will the winner be announced on this blog?
Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us Rich.
P.S. would love to win the drawing
How do you cut through the clutter to figure out what
are the best uses of your time when marketing on the Internet?
In a way, it seems that Google is one of my biggest constraints.
As they change how they rank articles, Squidoo lenses,
hub pages, blogs, and just general SEO for your website, I and
many other marketers I know jump from one activity to
another trying to get high rankings in the SERPs,
backlinks, and all this other nonsense that doesn’t really
directly connect with customers–at least not in an
efficient way.
When I worked in business offline, I had no problem focusing
on the activities that would bring in revenue and profit. I
would never think of wasting hours a day creating all these
separate sites and articles, etc., like
we do for the Internet.
Or spending the hours learning how to work with these new
types of sites.
Of course, you can outsource if you can afford it.
But even if you outsource, there’s the question of whether
you could use your resources in a better way.
Is there a more efficient way to approach marketing on
the Internet besides chasing all these new ways to get
Google rankings?
Rich,
I submitted my question but it did not ever show up. I market products with a network marketing company of which I love. Will this GPS program help me grow my business?
Thank you!
TKP
My contraint is networking. I know it needs to be done. I am limited on time. Where do I place my focus, to get the most value. I want visitors to my website, but I want people to purchase, whether its the affiliates or the products. Thanks Alice.
Hi Rich, I’ve signed up for the program, thanks, but I have a Q about the upsell. It seems like the BA program covers what is going to be covered in the GPS. If not how does it tie in?
Thanks.
Hello Rich.
I really would like to get into your program, but unfornatly I have absolutely no way financially paying for at this time. If you can of anyway to alleviate this problem, then let me know.
Sincerly,
Wayne
Rich,
I am ready to blast through your program. How fast can one get through the program and start knocking down constraint after constraint? My calendar is clear and I’m ready to take massive action to be successful.
Dave
Hello Rich,
I am part of Maven Marketing, BGS and signed up for the original elite GPS. Just taking advantage of you answering questions.
I am presently working on launching an health-related information business. I have two opportunities, and this is what has prevented me from taking action.
The first one is a more general health/lifestyle related website that would have the advantage of positioning me as a Maven. However, there is so much opportunities for product creation that I have a heard time choosing where to start. I also feel it could lead to “jack of all trade, master of none”, because I would be trying to present a broad perspective when most people look for specific health issues.
The second opportunity is more niche-specific (related to natural management of ADHD). It is more focused and would be easier to start. My concerned is that it would position me as a Maven in that field and then it would be difficult to extend to other markets.
Which would you recommend?
Thank you Rich,
Yannick
Hello Rich,
I received an email today entitled: “What More Can I Do for You”…which prompted me to add this comment to your blog.
I know you’ve done alot already. When I first saw the price and payments for the GPS Elite…my hopes were crushed. Then you sent out the email about a more affordable program…GPS Silver. My hopes were up again and even though you didn’t announce the price at the time, I thought, well maybe Rich will make the payments so ridiculously low that anyone could participate.
Well, right now for me, the payments of the Silver program are still too much for me to handle. Hopes crushed again…hence my constraint right now. I was on the “Emergency” call yesterday…thought I might win a schlolarship…but no.
In my contest submission I wrote that at first I thought money was my constraint, then after reading your report decided that wasn’t it, it was the inability to identify my greatest constraint…my second choice was “The belief that Mistakes Must Be Avoided At All Costs”. Now, since this program is out of my reach right now, and you are the only one that seems to be teaching how to remove constraints…and also the fact that you said you probably won’t be doing any more coaching sessions….I’m back to my original constraint…money. I just don’t have $200-300 a month to work with right now.
My husband hasn’t been getting commissions lately because the economy is so bad in his industry companies just aren’t ordering like they used to….his boss is now talking about layoffs. After he was laid off from a previous job, and then 3 weeks later had a heart attack, he ended up taking a lesser paying job and our finances have been in dire straights. My ‘alternative health service’ business has come to a screeching halt…so now I am forced to get a job. I’d prefer to do something online, but by the time I figure out how to get past my constraints without your help, well…things will probably be much worse.
Anyway, so back to the question, “What More Can I Do For You?”…would you consider a third program with monthly payments under $100? I think I may be able to handle that. Thanks!!
Hello,
I only just found this blog. From what I have seen so far you really are a guru and I shall bookmark and subscribe to your blog for future reference.
Hi Rich,
How about even by 1000 stubborn hard rocks that holding me back, just when thinking it, a spark of light, you can mix into one and with your strategies, tools and experiences in coaching top gurus, will hit it, mainly my main problem is time management, as Eben Pagan said it was self – management, self-discipline.
Thus that hard rocks with me, nothing else still is my own self, isn’t Rich?
Mean when this meet with a direct guidance from you, Supreme Maven, you will just need one silver bullet in your skillful hands to transform me deep into my skull, as you’d proved with most of top gurus I’ve known.
Thank you having the chance meet with you, I am willing to come in.
Best Regards,
Alvin Yudistira
In answer to your question “What more can I do for you?” and your assumption that it has to do with the economy, here is the email I attempted to send you:
Hi Rich,
I love what you have to offer and I know I need it badly. I wish I had met someone like you 15 years ago.
Why am I not taking you up on your offer? Because after 15 years of loosing money instead of making money, and not getting rid of constraints, I’m so flat broke you wouldn’t believe it.
So I’m using what you are offering for free and I hope that will bring me into enough money that I can afford your coaching later on. Right now, it’s impossible.
So no, it’s not just the global economy. Just yesterday I gave a friend of mine exactly the same answer you did: in times of crisis, there are alsways people who still make money. I know one person who became very rich in 1930 by helping people who had lost a lot.
What you offer is very good, so I’m sure your group will fill up and your coaching will be a success. Hang on there!
Have a great day!
i am sorry to hear about your struggles marie-andree, just know this – i’ve received countless testimonials for my free content alone – and if you fully grasp the content i’ve shared for free, you’ll be on your way in no time…
I’m sure I will.
By the way, I’m greatly touched by the fact you take the time to read everything and answer so many. It says loads about you.
Thanks again. Have a great week!
Marie-Andree
hey Rich readers posters members one n all …. got this email from Rich today I hadn’t realized Michael was one of your student Rich you must be a proud teacher today seeing what this guy has done with your teaching wisdom.
“Michael is the U.K. phenom who was on my all-star guru teleseminar a few weeks back. And he was one of my original coaching students.”
it just goes to show it has to be luck if in the beginning any marketer online understands the importance of getting help from the right teacher and follows through by taking the action steps day to day to see how building upon the wisdom skills shown by others helps to single out the most powerful shortcut to improve upon there own online business success.
All my best to you and who you follow
Phillip Skinner
thanks for noticing phillip,
i am proud of michael, as i am all of my other clients that have taken what i taught and used it to not only improve their own lives, but to teach and improve the lives of so many entrepreneurs online.
rich
Rich,
To answer your question, what more can you do? Prove that you are for real.
It all looks great and I did listen in. You seem to have some great advice and insights. But I gotta ask…
What makes you different from the other marketing gurus who claim to have THE coaching package, THE answer, THE program? I could spend my entire business development bankroll (and then some) on these programs and be no better off than talking to the SBA or reading a book or two.
Each of you gurus claim huge success in developing businesses and creating wealth for you and your clients.
Each of you guys have conference calls and seminars featuring other gurus who you endorse and who endorse you. But in the end, where’s the proof?
Each of you has programs that I “can’t afford to miss” and “must buy NOW during this never to be repeated exclusive offer”.
I see testimonials from others who have purchased these programs and they rave about them, sure. Its human nature to place a high value on what you spend a lot of time and money on. No one likes to admit they wasted money (if indeed they did). But my concern with all these raving fans (yours and those of other gurus) is that their businesses seem to be largely about selling marketing or business advice or work from home programs and not “real” businesses that have broad appeal, huge market potential and real world success that’s easily verifiable.
How do I know your programs (any of you gurus) are based on real success and create real wealth for real businesses? Reading all the hype and marketing material, it would be easy to conclude that most of you gurus, make money selling get rich marketing advice to folks hoping to find the key to a better life, hoping to to make their ideas pay off rather than actually making any of these things happen. In other words, how do I know any of you aren’t just selling hopes and dreams instead of solutions?
Searching the web for any of you gurus turns up one guru recommending another or some half baked review site that has EXACTLY the same review as another supposedly “independent” review site. Never do I see the CEO of Proctor and Gamble or ZAPPOS or ANYONE not in the marketing or copywriting or advice field praise any of you gurus. It;s easy to verify a Tony Robbins or someone like that has helped companies grow and re-invent themselves. But when it comes to this group of gurus, its hard not to conclude that its not just a close knit community of people taking advantage of other people and producing few to no “real results”
Sure you reportedly grew a clothing store into a remarkable operation. Was that your skill and ingenuity or was it simply that you caught a fad at the right time? The pet rock and waky wall walker guys made a fortune. I wouldn’t necessarily take business advice from them on the strength of that one success however.
YES, I would like to grow my online businesses. YES, I would like to be able to make a good living for myself and my family with them. YES, I do have unique products and services. YES, I expect to work hard at it and not that some guru will hand me magic beans. YES, I could use some real coaching to take me to the next level.
But how do I know any of you are not hiding behind smoke and mirrors? How do I know you are the Real Deal?
No offence intended.
Bob
hi bob,
no offense taken…
the course is closed now, but i didn’t want you to think i didn’t have an answer for you. below are two links to two different articles about me. each one is preceded with a lesson of what you can learn from my experience.
i hope this erases the doubts in your mind. i realize there are lots of vultures out there… and being skeptical is the only defense… but every once in a while there’s somebody who takes your success as seriously as you do.
click here to read about my success in the clothing biz
click here to read about my success in the hypnosis biz
maybe next time,
rich
I will check out the links you provided.
Thanks for taking my questions seriously. I posted something similar to another “guru” site one time. The attacks, vitriol, defensiveness and slander generated in response spoke volumes. Judging by the comments of what I can only define as his “cult like” followers, he had a lot of them snowed.
I will be on the lookout for your next gem of wisdom or program. Perhaps I will be your next happy client. You never know.
Dear Rich,
Have you announced your $100,000 winner yet?
I’ve been waiting, watching, writing sales copy, fixing my computer and checking every hour or less.
Who’s the lucky winner?
Brennan (ever hopeful) Kingsland
hello,
I’m looking for the recording jay abraham mentioned that has rich interview all of the gurus about their personal obstacles they had to overcome.. it says that it was free on the blog, i downloaded a file called “9_9_08_Strategic_Profits.mp3″ but it only has 7 minutes and then is cut off.. i think there is a problem with it
cheers
Paul
Fantastic …….greatest practical tips .
Thank u so much
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