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J.F. (Jim) Straw Passed Away 12/3/12 It's with sad news to inform everyone of the death of J.F. (Jim) Straw. I just talked with him last week. He was a friend and mentor. I will miss him. Here is the obit from The Dalton Citizen Jimmie F. Straw » Obituaries » Woody Quinones |
Re: J.F. (Jim) Straw Passed Away 12/3/12 Terrible news... But thanks for the heads up. Brian |
Re: J.F. (Jim) Straw Passed Away 12/3/12 Wow. One of the greatest advertising ICONS who ever lived... Humbled to say I had the chance to be his friend. He was truly a great man. You were a great man Mr. Straw... Wherever you are out there...Thanks for everything you gave us, your will lives on in all marketers, even the ones who dont know it! -John |
Re: J.F. (Jim) Straw Passed Away 12/3/12 I have followed him for quite a while. Sad to see an icon of the industry pass. RIP Mr Straw. |
Re: J.F. (Jim) Straw Passed Away 12/3/12 Damn. Another classy one gone. If you're a drinker, tip a bourbon in memory. Paul |
Re: J.F. (Jim) Straw Passed Away 12/3/12 Sad news indeed. Bless him. A remarkable gentleman and an inspiration to us all. May you rest in peace Jim and blessings always be upon you. Mark Andrews |
Re: J.F. (Jim) Straw Passed Away 12/3/12 Wow. That is very sad news indeed. R.I.P. Jimmie! |
Re: J.F. (Jim) Straw Passed Away 12/3/12 Very sad to hear the news... :( R.I.P. Mr Straw |
Re: J.F. (Jim) Straw Passed Away 12/3/12 RIP Jim. Thanks for "down home" style, ideas, and wisdom. |
Re: J.F. (Jim) Straw Passed Away 12/3/12 Thats pretty sad. Jim was one of the first guys who got on board and helped me promote my Marketing Hotsheet newsletter 10 years back. I learnt a lot of things from him over the years. 1. Having the ugliest website in the world won't hinder your growth. But not being helpful to others will. 2. Repeating the message is not bad. In fact, every repetition will bring in 50% more sales. 3. Think beyond yourself. Help connect people. I'll truly miss him. :'( |
Re: J.F. (Jim) Straw Passed Away 12/3/12 Allen Says once posted we should "Read anything by Jim Straw" I have ever since. Mr. Straw will be missed. George Wright |
Re: J.F. (Jim) Straw Passed Away 12/3/12 I got to meet him at a couple of seminars. He was the nicest man. Warm, friendly, kind. RIP Mr. Straw. |
Re: J.F. (Jim) Straw Passed Away 12/3/12 Really sad news. Rest in Peace Jim. Di |
Re: J.F. (Jim) Straw Passed Away 12/3/12 Another great one, that shall be missed...Ty for the heads up. |
Re: J.F. (Jim) Straw Passed Away 12/3/12 Thanks for all your wisdom, Jim. Gone but not forgotten. Becky |
Re: J.F. (Jim) Straw Passed Away 12/3/12 I received the email this morning as well. He was my mentor as well. R.I.P Mr. Straw. |
Re: J.F. (Jim) Straw Passed Away 12/3/12 Sad news indeed. Jim was a member here, although he didn't post nearly often enough. This is just a small taste of his legacy: http://www.warriorforum.com/main-int...-get-rich.html RIP Jim |
Re: J.F. (Jim) Straw Passed Away 12/3/12 Mr. Straw was a man of real and true character. This one paragraph from one of his WF posts spoke volumes of the man: Quote:
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Re: J.F. (Jim) Straw Passed Away 12/3/12 Another great one gone - this is so sad and he will be missed by many in the IM world. |
Re: J.F. (Jim) Straw Passed Away 12/3/12 RIP Jim. You've been an inspiration to many. |
Re: J.F. (Jim) Straw Passed Away 12/3/12 WOW...I am shocked... Jim was one my favorite mentors...and also a friend... You will truly be missed my friend...rest in peace... |
Re: J.F. (Jim) Straw Passed Away 12/3/12 I could hardly believe this news. I'm deeply saddened by his passing. I've been one of his subscribers for over ten years. He has imparted a wealth of knowledge and wisdom to me. He was a true icon of marketing. His character was above reproach. I will miss him. |
Re: J.F. (Jim) Straw Passed Away 12/3/12 RIP Mr Straw Your knowledge and wisdom lives on in us, and your loved ones. Kevin Maguire |
Re: J.F. (Jim) Straw Passed Away 12/3/12 Jim will truly be missed! May you rest in peace..My condolences to his family! Andre |
Re: J.F. (Jim) Straw Passed Away 12/3/12 Those of us who were lucky enough to have met Jim one on one will take his wit and wisdom with us to the grave. He was the last of the mohicans. Sad to say they don't make 'em like the old man any more.....they never will. I just spoke with Jim on my birthday this past DEC 1 a few days before he died. He never stopped working.....and his customers kept him going through extreme bouts of depression that he shared with me. Jim was the most honest, good man I've known other then my own father......and I am just as devastated. I was given the honor of doing the first interview Jim had done in nearly 12 years....it's here for all to enjoy....and truly captures his legacy. JF JIM STRAW MARKETING LEGEND LIVE IN VINNY LAND! 07/05 by VegasVince | Blog Talk Radio RIP Ol Master. You will be missed. xxx Vegas Vince |
Re: J.F. (Jim) Straw Passed Away 12/3/12 all those guys who moved their businesses online are leaving us. Legends. |
Re: J.F. (Jim) Straw Passed Away 12/3/12 RIP Mr Staw... |
Re: J.F. (Jim) Straw Passed Away 12/3/12 RIP Mr.Straw. |
Re: J.F. (Jim) Straw Passed Away 12/3/12 I had the chance to meet Jim at an event in Atlanta and buy him a drink. He was humble, classy, and had a great sense of humor. A running joke between us at the event was me telling Jim he didn't know anything about business (which mocked some people here on the WF that gave him crap). He lived a full life (some of which you can see here). He will be missed by many... |
Re: J.F. (Jim) Straw Passed Away 12/3/12 R.I.P. Jim. He was a good guy and always brutally honest and straight forward, no matter who you were. Told the truth even if it meant embarrassing you and calling out the problem or calling your fluff, which a lot of other people won't do to save face. The world needs more people like Jim. Legends live forever! |
Re: J.F. (Jim) Straw Passed Away 12/3/12 My name is Tony. I was Jim's publisher. I published his book "Mustard Seeds, Shovels, & Mountains." We were fortunate to make it a #1 bestseller on Amazon, which was one of Jim's goals. (His other goal of winning the Pulitzer Prize has not been realized. Yet. It is being considered.) I am going to share the story of how we made the publishing deal. I think it's illustrative of how Jim did business and how he became the "500 Million Dollar Man" and enjoyed the success that he achieved. A "friend" on Facebook messaged me to see if I'd be interested in publishing a book. The author is the marketer Jim Straw, he wrote, and he doesn't want to worry about editing and fulfillment and things like that. I responded that I was interested, especially since I've been receiving Jim's e-mails for more than a decade and really enjoyed what he did. I learned a lot from his e-mails, as many of you probably have, over the years. Jim e-mailed me. I responded: "big fan ... what are you looking for? ... what's the book?" He responded with his manuscript. Looks good, I wrote. His response was simple: "Send an agreement." Just like that. No fuss. No wobbling. Simple, decisive, to-the-point action. Let's get 'er done. This was August/September 2011. In January "Mustard Seeds, Shovels, & Mountains" was ready. Notice that I never mentioned a phone call or conversation. That's because there wasn't one. When I commented that he came to a quick decision, he wrote that he did his research, he knows how publishing works, and that taking action is more fun than "dilly-dallying." I take that example and do my best to live by it everyday: Make a decision and run with it, dammit! You're not going to get anywhere with over-analyzing and number-crunching! That example wasn't the only one. Whenever I needed something, he had it to me practically overnight. "How about an intro video for the book, Jim?" Two days later, there it is. "Can you do this interview?" Where and when was his response. Jim was a terrific human being. Smart, funny, insightful ... What you read in his e-mails and books you got in real life. There was no subterfuge or acting. Jim was Jim. Simple and to-the-point. His death came as a shock to me. As usual, the publisher is sometimes the last to know. We had plans and ideas for other books, interviews, and promotions. A couple of months back, he had a health scare and was hospitalized for a few days. He came through just fine and was hoping to "keep pestering people" (his words) for many years to come. I wish he were still around to "pester" us. I will miss him. As some here know, more often than not, when you meet a hero or someone you look up to, whether virtually via e-mails or in real life, the reality does not live up to the expectations. You leave disappointed (to say the least). With Jim, that was absolutely not the case. Jim exceeded expectations. I think that would be a fitting description of J. F. (Jim) Straw: "He lived life as he treated his customers: He exceeded expectations." We all would be fortunate to do half as well. All the BEST! Have fun ... Tony. |
Re: J.F. (Jim) Straw Passed Away 12/3/12 My first encounter with Jim was back in 2001 when I wrote my first ebook (Guru Magic) where I invited about 30 top marketers to submit their best tips. Jim's contribution was the shortest but absolutely to the point. There are only three (3) things you need to do to be an Internet Marketing success Also a few years ago I asked Jim if he would like to promote one of my books. The next day a Paypal payment arrived. I told him "What are you doing ? I want to GIVE you the rebranding rights" He replied "No problem ... a workman is worthy of his hire" |
Re: J.F. (Jim) Straw Passed Away 12/3/12 Never Bought his $997 ebook. But I signed up for his Email courses Seemed like a very intelligent and dignified man |
Re: J.F. (Jim) Straw Passed Away 12/3/12 I had the pleasure of meeting Jim several times. He was a rare breed of ingenuity and genuine sincerity - and one heck of a smart business man. He will be missed by many. |
Re: J.F. (Jim) Straw Passed Away 12/3/12 Wow sad sad news. Had corresponded with Jim over a number of years. Always courtous and willing to give honest truthful staright to the point advice. This place is a worst place without his imput. RIP Jim Straw |
Re: J.F. (Jim) Straw Passed Away 12/3/12 Mr Straw, you will be missed. We'll all do our best to follow in your footsteps until we can meet again in the big marketing room in the sky. |
Re: J.F. (Jim) Straw Passed Away 12/3/12 I was shocked to read this. @ Woodie (the OP) was it sudden? I noticed his website was updated 5 days before he died. :-( Don |
Re: J.F. (Jim) Straw Passed Away 12/3/12 I am so sad about Jim Straw's passing on Monday. Jim was an Internet Warrior, and the Grand Panjandrum of Direct Mail. He was so helpful to me in understanding Internet Marketing. Jim Straw was my friend and mentor, and I learned so much from him. I am proud and grateful to have known him. Sam Longoria Producer Hollywood CA USA |
Re: J.F. (Jim) Straw Passed Away 12/3/12 What a great guy he was. He seemed to have a big concern to help struggling entrepreneurs. Even his emails exumed warmth. He always answered my emails, like everyone else's. He wasn't just about money. He was about helping people. I look forward to reading his book. A wise man died, but his wisdom will live on. I bet he meets up with his wife Delores. I never met him, but I feel sad.On a side note, he never really revealed his age. I think he had the last laugh on that one, because his obit says he was 67. I think he was much older than that, and I figured out a way to find out. R.I.P. Mr. Staw, and thanks for all of your emails, books and advise. You will be missed.Jim Young |
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Re: J.F. (Jim) Straw Passed Away 12/3/12 At one of the last seminars in Orlando Florida I handed Jim a bottle of his favorite Kentucky's finest.....and he responded by giving me the last known copy of a booklet written in 1988 titled: THE BURNING MATCH The Stock Market Revealed. by JF Jim Straw He told me I was NEVER to market it under his name due to the wishes of his wife Delores. He also made me promise to wait until he had passed. Let's just say this book was SO good the power that be didn't really want it in circulation and went out of their way to make Jim's life miserable. That's all I'm at liberty to say. But it's true. Every word of it. I will say this about this book.....it's the most brutally honest expose on how the markets really work I've ever read and I've read plenty of them. It goes against almost everything you have ever been taught to believe...but believe this....Jim made several fortunes in the markets...both bull and bear. To him it didn't matter. At some point I might release this....then again.....I might just keep the hot pink cover with the original staples to myself. Vegas Vince |
Re: J.F. (Jim) Straw Passed Away 12/3/12 "Never bought his $997 e-book" Well those of us who did are collecting together to see how we can continue his legacy in this field. Also, no he was not 67, he was indeed older than that, but this mixup adds a very nice touch to one of the stories he tells when he was much younger (and I think that story was in the Mustard Seeds book too.) Nice sign-off Jim! :) Finally, if people here wish to add a tribute on his Obituary .... then click on the Sign Guest Book link on his official funeral page: Obituary For: Jimmie Straw | Love Funeral Home |
Re: J.F. (Jim) Straw Passed Away 12/3/12 J.F. (Jim) Straw. In my mind and heart this name will always bring me much gratitude due the fact it was Mr. (humble) Straw who taught me a plethora of lessons and most 'without his knowledge' of doing so. |
Re: J.F. (Jim) Straw Passed Away 12/3/12 Sad to hear! His information is one of the reasons why I am doing what I am doing right now. Definitely one of the old-school masters of our craft! He will be missed... |
Re: J.F. (Jim) Straw Passed Away 12/3/12 He will be missed. I read most of his information, which was helpful in keeping me moving forward. |
Re: J.F. (Jim) Straw Passed Away 12/3/12 J.F. Straw has had a huge influence on my marketing. One of the best minds ever... I've been on his newsletters for ages. This is leaving a huge void... He will be missed, extremely. Rest in peace. |
Re: J.F. (Jim) Straw Passed Away 12/3/12 Couple years back I looked at one of Jim's websites and wondered how the heck he was making any money from it. It looked like it was built in the 1970's. I signed up for his stuff anyway. Once I started getting his emails, I was reminded about how far good content and good writing can go. He was a master at it to be sure. So much so, I had a a couple of emails and phone conversations with him, trying to convince him to create video products for just some of the enormous amount of content he had generated over the years. He wasn't interested, and it wasn't that he thought it was a bad idea - he just had his ways and stuck to his methods. Very focused, very consistent, very reliable. Hmmmm... I think the man was on to something. RIP - Mr. Straw. A good, good man. |
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Re: J.F. (Jim) Straw Passed Away 12/3/12 That is too bad. Never knew him, but liked what gift he gave to the world. |
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LOL....Jim tooK pride in what we deemed the "world's ugliest website" because yeah...it wasn't pretty. But having insight into his numbers.....I can tell you that Jim made hundreds of millions of dollars long before the internet...and millions later with this ugly site. HERE IS ONE OF THE ONLY VIDEOS YOU WILL EVER FIND RE: THE OL' MASTER AND I RAPPING ABOUT MARKETING AND THAT DAMN UGLY SITE. THIS IS A CLASSIC AND THIS IS WHY JIM WAS A LEGEND. Check out one of the last interviews on You Tube Jim ever did with me. JF JIM STRAW The Last Hurrah w/Vegas Vince RIP JIM! - YouTube XXX Vegas Vince |
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