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Freebie Seekers or??

by jborjaperez
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Hey Warriors,

I've been searching through the forums, learning about list building. I've tried it before and got like 3 people on my list, then I quit.

So I'm back at it. I was looking through this post on list building and many others. (Shout out to Alexa Smith and all the other's that made super helpful posts on this)

I noticed a few people talking about how offering a free product DOES entice people to join your list but then I read, "100,000 freebie seekers or 500 responsive buyers?"

So if you're not going to offer anything free, what would YOU need from the blog for YOU to join a list without getting an immediate product in return?

Would it be 100's of great articles that show some sort of authority? I mean if you're just starting UP a blog, who would join a list for a monthly newsletter that only has 5-10 posts? Does potential count? lol :p

I'm asking so I can solve this problem and maybe skip having a list made up of freebie seekers.. I want to be able to help people!

-Jared

P.S. - I also just read this post on free autoresponders... And Wow, Guess I'm going about this all wrong..

Has anyone had any experience with Imnicamail?? I was under the impression that no matter what AR you use, people who optin will have to add the email to their whitelist?
#freebie #seekers
  • Profile picture of the author djax3000
    Just so you know, a good portion of the people who accept your free offer or report are NOT freebie seekers. Will there be some freebie seekers? Yes. However, the trick is to find a "HUNGRY" market. For instance take internet marketing. Most people who want to earn money online want it so badly that they will spend money to learn how as quickly as possible.

    It's a number's game. You know the 80/20 rule. 20 percent of the people on your list will probably contribute to 80% of your income. I think people tend to think too much about this. Just do what other successful marketers are doing and you will be fine.

    What I mean by that is, instead of following "WHAT" they are selling, you should follow "HOW" they are selling. They got you in a funnel without you even knowing it. They eventually got you to buy something using some form of psychology without you even even knowing it because you want this so badly. You can emulate what they did and also become successful.
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    • Profile picture of the author jborjaperez
      Originally Posted by djax3000 View Post

      Just so you know, a good portion of the people who accept your free offer or report are NOT freebie seekers. Will there be some freebie seekers? Yes. However, the trick is to find a "HUNGRY" market. For instance take internet marketing. Most people who want to earn money online want it so badly that they will spend money to learn how as quickly as possible.

      It's a number's game. You know the 80/20 rule. 20 percent of the people on your list will probably contribute to 80% of your income. I think people tend to think too much about this. Just do what other successful marketers are doing and you will be fine.

      What I mean by that is, instead of following "WHAT" they are selling, you should follow "HOW" they are selling. They got you in a funnel without you even knowing it. They eventually got you to buy something using some form of psychology without you even even knowing it because you want this so badly. You can emulate what they did and also become successful.
      Thanks Djax!

      Didn't mean to make an "ASS" of myself by assuming that!

      And you make great points.. I guess, why fix whats not broken?

      -Jared
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      • Profile picture of the author djax3000
        Originally Posted by jborjaperez View Post

        Thanks Djax!

        Didn't mean to make an "ASS" of myself by assuming that!

        And you make great points.. I guess, why fix whats not broken?

        -Jared
        Hey, I am just here to help just as I needed help starting up a few years ago.
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  • Profile picture of the author John Romaine
    Originally Posted by jborjaperez View Post

    I want to be able to help people!
    There's your answer right there Jarod.

    HELP PEOPLE. Solve their problems.

    Establish a bond with your subscribers (I do this with video) and they'll buy your stuff all day.

    Two suggestions...

    1. Dont overthink it.
    2. Dont entertain freebie seekers.

    Good luck mate.
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