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[Lynda Cromar Company: Empower Network, LLC Contribution Level: 9]

Thanks Landon, if I get a chance I will take a look. For the most part it is always about creating value and responsiveness. I am not sure whether it matters what the price of the product is, but whether it is truly what that person is looking for.

I think it really has to do with the mindset that you bring to the process. Is it only about generating sales? Or is it also about bringing them what they want?

For me it is about the later. When I do that, I have no problem making a sale because they WANT to buy it. Its not about MLSP really either. Many people have been in there and haven't figured this one piece out.

For instance I know just from what you have shared that we do not share the same specific target market. Its not a problem. I know specifically who I am talking to, I know their needs, I know their fears. And I know what they need to hear.

When you have that really figured out it gets really easy. Size of list doesn't matter, Product price doesn't matter. What matters is are you bring to your specific target market what they want and need?

[Landon Stewart Company: ViSalus Sciences Contribution Level: 3]

Thanks Landon, if I get a chance I will take a look. For the most part it is always about creating value and responsiveness. I am not sure whether it matters what the price of the product is, but whether it is truly what that person is looking for.

I think it really has to do with the mindset that you bring to the process. Is it only about generating sales? Or is it also about bringing them what they want?

For me it is about the later. When I do that, I have no problem making a sale because they WANT to buy it. Its not about MLSP really either. Many people have been in there and haven't figured this one piece out.

For instance I know just from what you have shared that we do not share the same specific target market. Its not a problem. I know specifically who I am talking to, I know their needs, I know their fears. And I know what they need to hear.

When you have that really figured out it gets really easy. Size of list doesn't matter, Product price doesn't matter. What matters is are you bring to your specific target market what they want and need?

Interesting. Who is your target market?

[Jagan Krishnan Contribution Level: 2]

It seems though we have digressed a bit.

The question was is Reverse E-mail Marketing ever a good process?

In other words, do you practice it or do you teach it. Actually I hope everyone here said no to that one.

Lynda, all of us totally understand your question.

Of course, the answer is NO.

What those guys are doing is SPAMMING.

(Hint: Don't call it reverse email marketing. Someone may start using that term cos it looks so much more professional. Lolz.)

Can spamming work?

In some cases, yes.

But is it ethical?

Nope. Its illegal.

Me, landon and all the others naturally get the point.

That's why we moved to the next obvious topic:

How to stop people from contacting us with junk messages?

There is only one way. And that is by writing emails to repel off spammers. You don't have to be aggressive if that's not your style but you need to get your point across by either sending direct emails or emails that project you as a person who doesn't take nonsense from others.

If you are not prepared to do that, then you need to learn how to ignore such messages.

Pardon me, what's there to discuss about reverse email marketing (spamming)?

It exists and is going to exist, whether we like it or not. The only thing we can do is discuss how to avoid and that's what we are doing.

@Landon - I like Mark Hoverson's emails too. He puts out some of the most incredible emails. But I don't think his style would be good for daily emails. Of course, what matters is the sales numbers which I guess he is pretty good at.

[Richard Bravo Company: Life Force International Contribution Level: 9]

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Sticking to the original question Is Reverse E-mail Marketing-Good Practice?
Short and sweet - NO... its a complete waste of time.

Paying any attention to it is an absolute distraction to what you should be focusing on
Building YOUR Business

No disrespect to previous comments, but it doesnt matter if someone has come up with
a sneaky tactic to turn the tables, is it spam, is it legal, is it ethical, blah blah blah.
Its a DISTRACTION - period... Burn it and move on.

Analyzing this will get you no closer to making a sale today.
Are you in the business of working with qualified leads?
Or are you in the business of trying to convert poor quality leads?
Decide right now and move forward accordingly.

Simple. Done.


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[Harry Fassett Contribution Level: 4]

Jagan's response letter; "Masterpiece (even though I wouldn't waste my time sending one, just can it and move on). Of course I wouldn't say hopeless losers, just that they are lazy and want an "easy way out" and there is no easy way out, so to speak and you have to pay to play in this world. No free ride 99% of the time, and 99% come from a "JOB" and don't know a dam thing about working for themselves or how to do it professionally, and how to make sales in a direct sales industry where you are paid commission only, regardless of it's an affiliate program mlm program or otherwise.

Plus too many people online making outrageous claims using autoresponders in the name of cheesy and shady "sales copy" but is it ethical? Anyway, nobodies perfect, but heck, lets get real here. Too many wannabees telling me how to market products and services online now just because they have Social Media Channels, and a nice looking blog or website, and learned a few tricks. Tricks are for kids, and actually make some real money before showing me anything will ya? Thank you very much. Chaio.

HF P.S. I work for a 32 year old multimillionaire here in LA SFV North (he started off with 900 bucks in his pocket 11 years ago), and he makes roughly 150K a month now. I know because I run his website marketing, SEO, SEM and overall Social Media Marketing with some help on the SM end and see the conversions and gross sales and all that, but it wasn't easy for him and it's still not easy money even though he makes that kind of money, and his business can go South at any time in this economy (can't eat cell phone accessories) mainly wholesale to resellers. So, anybody on this site or any for that matter that tries to blow smoke up my tookus I can sell it a mile away.

You see a lot of crap and the same crap comes around and around and nothing new under the sun as they say, and I've been seeing it since 1995 online, i.e. same old song and dance.

Give me a break already!

I think I'll go watch another episode of Charlie Brown where Lucy pulls the ball away from Charlie, and then afterward go find a girl that will hold a football for me that I don't trust for a second just for therapy. Chaio. HF

[Jagan Krishnan Contribution Level: 2]

Jagan's response letter; "Masterpiece (even though I wouldn't waste my time sending one, just can it and move on).

I appreciate your comments.

Just want to make a comment.

You see, there is one DISTINCT advantage of learning from guys like Ben Settle.

When you do, you stop looking at emails serving a unidimensional purpose.

Every email serves a multi dimensional purpose.

No email is useless. Each one has its own strategic intent.

Even rant emails.

[Harry Fassett Contribution Level: 4]

Hey Jagan, one of the best tips I've got in a long time on BN! Thanks.

Jagan's response letter; "Masterpiece (even though I wouldn't waste my time sending one, just can it and move on).

I appreciate your comments.

Just want to make a comment.

You see, there is one DISTINCT advantage of learning from guys like Ben Settle.

When you do, you stop looking at emails serving a unidimensional purpose.

Every email serves a multi dimensional purpose.

No email is useless. Each one has its own strategic intent.

Even rant emails.

[Mario Sanders Company: Life Force International Contribution Level: 6]

What I have been doing while building a list is to ask each person for their name and email.
Now they are looking for an email from me on some information they can use. No improper solicitations or complaints from unwanted emails. They don't have to wonder where they got on someone's calling list.
I am not in the habit of selling my list to anybody else.
If anyone wants more information they can send me their email and I'll send them more information of what I have on the market that would suit them. Finding what the customer wants and provide it for them keeps a satisfied customer.
I am also in the market for good products, so I would invite other solicitations from my friends in business. I'll buy from you and you will buy from me keeps everybody happy and the economy moving.

[Lynda Cromar Company: Empower Network, LLC Contribution Level: 9]

What I have been doing while building a list is to ask each person for their name and email.
Now they are looking for an email from me on some information they can use. No improper solicitations or complaints from unwanted emails. They don't have to wonder where they got on someone's calling list.
I am not in the habit of selling my list to anybody else.
If anyone wants more information they can send me their email and I'll send them more information of what I have on the market that would suit them. Finding what the customer wants and provide it for them keeps a satisfied customer.
I am also in the market for good products, so I would invite other solicitations from my friends in business. I'll buy from you and you will buy from me keeps everybody happy and the economy moving.

That is a great strategy Mario!