About lead generation

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After realising that the copywriting field is not for me, I became interested in the lead generation service. I know that it consists of building lists of people and businesses who might be interested in a product/service from other people and businesses and then selling the list. The simplest method I know about is collecting contact details from published press releases and then listing these details in excel. But can someone, who is already doing this, suggest me how should I approach the lead generation business? Thanks!
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  • Profile picture of the author Chips Fletcher
    Surely you would have to get the permission of everyone on your list?
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    • Profile picture of the author margaritovbg
      Originally Posted by Chips Fletcher View Post

      Surely you would have to get the permission of everyone on your list?
      Their contact details would be gathered from press releases, which to me means that if they have put them there, they wouldn't have a problem, if their contact details are public?
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      • Profile picture of the author retsced
        Originally Posted by margaritovbg View Post

        Their contact details would be gathered from press releases, which to me means that if they have put them there, they wouldn't have a problem, if their contact details are public?
        Okay, but what you're failing to realize is that these people didn't put their details out there for you to sell them - and for others to slam them with information they obviously don't want, or need. I know exactly how I'd feel if you took my details and sold them to someone else. How the hell would you feel?

        Who told you that generating leads is about selling those leads? Lead generation is nothing more than getting leads into your business. Here's a wacky thought: Why not generate your own leads with permission based marketing. At least then you'll have leads that are responsive, which you then use to promote products. But hey, that's just crazy talk now isn't it.
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      • Profile picture of the author khooster1
        I would recommend you to run a broadcast message to your list to opt-in again.
        You do not want to be trouble for spamming them with your ads.


        Originally Posted by margaritovbg View Post

        Their contact details would be gathered from press releases, which to me means that if they have put them there, they wouldn't have a problem, if their contact details are public?
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        • Profile picture of the author doshmachine
          Originally Posted by khooster1 View Post

          I would recommend you to run a broadcast message to your list to opt-in again.
          You do not want to be trouble for spamming them with your ads.

          Absolutely. If you want to avoid spamming (which of course you would) then they need to have the choice to optin.
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  • Profile picture of the author footbag_man
    Originally Posted by margaritovbg View Post

    After realising that the copywriting field is not for me, I became interested in the lead generation service. I know that it consists of building lists of people and businesses who might be interested in a product/service from other people and businesses and then selling the list. The simplest method I know about is collecting contact details from published press releases and then listing these details in excel. But can someone, who is already doing this, suggest me how should I approach the lead generation business? Thanks!

    Your business model is seriously flawed..

    Guess what, copywriting wasn't for me the first time, or even the 10th time.. but I learned it and now I'm good at it..

    Stop looking for a quick fix or some magic method that is going to make you money. Put in the work, study and take action!
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  • Profile picture of the author JohnV88
    Make some opt in pages & start promoting them every or hire someone to do so.
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  • Profile picture of the author drumguru69
    Join one of the hundred affiliate networks... Find some deals that are converting well.. Build a landing page..... drive traffic to it... You are now doing the basics of lead gen...

    (obviously over-simplified, but your method sounded a bit shady)
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