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Thinking about getting JV partners? Fercryingoutloud, don't make this mistake...

by R Hagel
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Today I received yet another JV email which lavishly (but generically) praised one of my sites. How flattering. Except, uh, the site hasn't been up for at least three years now.

The email went on to generically praise my products (no titles mentioned). Very sweet, except I haven't even put out a new product for at least a year (and that was for a charity fundraiser). And before that, the last product in this niche was probably a couple years ago.

But oh, the subscribers that this prospective partner would add to my list if I participated in this JV. And you can just imagine the big commissions I'll be racking up left and right when I email my subscribers. Nice! Except I haven't had a list in this particular niche for several years.

Oh, and could I spare a moment to write a testimonial? Ummm... you mean without actually seeing the offer? Yeah, sure, let me get right on that.


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People, do your homework before you start sending out JV requests. I get these same requests at least once a week -- and I delete every single one of 'em without a response. If they can't be bothered to take two minutes to see if I'm even still in this business in this niche, then I can't be bothered to write a reply.

Don't make these mistakes, folks. It screams "amateur hour!" And it makes you look silly.

Becky
#fercryingoutloud #make #mistake #not whisky #partners #thinking #whiskey
  • Profile picture of the author SeasideMarketer
    You gotta laugh though...

    Another one is when one of your subscribers starts sending generic affiliate filled emails to your address (day after day)
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  • Profile picture of the author Kyle Stankiewicz
    Who in their right mind falls for these things? It always baffles me how stuff like this actually works for people sometimes.
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    • Profile picture of the author SeasideMarketer
      Originally Posted by Kyle Stankiewicz View Post

      Who in their right mind falls for these things? It always baffles me how stuff like this actually works for people sometimes.
      Just goes to show that you can have the right step, but end up making a total haymes of it. Different content, different results
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      • Profile picture of the author R Hagel
        Originally Posted by SeasideMarketer View Post

        You gotta laugh though...

        I laughed at those emails the first handful of times I received them. Not so much laughing any more.


        Originally Posted by JD Nunes View Post

        lol. I actually conduct research on potential JV partners beforehand, and then attempt to establish a relationship with them before even making a pitch. That way, it's more natural, and they will be far more likely to want to work with me.
        Perfect. That's the way to do it. And you'd know in about two seconds if the person didn't even have a site in the niche any more.


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        As a side note, I think somewhere along the way someone sold my details as part of a "JV list." People who are getting their hands on these lists aren't even doing the tiniest bit of research. That's... bad. And sad.

        I may not be out front in the niche any more, but I am doing a LOT of behind the scenes stuff. TONS. If these "amateur hour" names popped up in conversation with the marketers I work with, I'd be more than happy to share my impressions of these silly people sending me these silly JV requests.



        ~Becky
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      • Profile picture of the author Bill Farnham
        Becky,

        I always liked the work you did while you were a member of the Go-Gos.

        I think I got just the spot for you once I get the band back together.

        It's time you dust off the mini skirts and drop a few pounds before we hit the road.

        Don't forget to open up another bank account, I don't think your old one will be big enough to handle all the cash I'll be throwing at you.

        And you'll thank me, oh, will you be thanking me.

        Gotta run, I'll have my people contact your people. Let's do lunch sometime.

        Toodles,

        Mr. Magnificent


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        • Profile picture of the author R Hagel
          Dear Mr. Magnificent,

          My heart just went all aflutter as visions of millions of dollars danced through my head.

          Originally Posted by Bill Farnham View Post

          Becky,
          Don't forget to open up another bank account, I don't think your old one will be big enough to handle all the cash I'll be throwing at you.

          No worries there. If it's big enough to accept all the money that's soon to be coming in from all the "Dear Beloved" letters I've been answering, I'm sure it can hold your coin, too.

          Becky
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  • Profile picture of the author JD Nunes
    lol. I actually conduct research on potential JV partners beforehand, and then attempt to establish a relationship with them before even making a pitch. That way, it's more natural, and they will be far more likely to want to work with me.
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