Offline Success!! $50k+ contract

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Almost everything I have done in the past has been online. I have several CB products that do OK, one even doing about $2k per month.

Then I had an opportunity to meet with a GM of a small company that does several million in sales every year.

Before the meeting, I went thru several offline WSO's here - bought them and poured thru them and LEARNED what to say and what to show them.

I emailed a couple of videos before the meeting and then went to the meeting armed to the teeth with Goodies.

They signed a 2 year+ contract for $5k down and $1,500/month. I put the "+" in there because I also have 8 YEARS of trailing residuals based on increases in profits.

This was all one month ago...

One month later they are on page one for multiple keywords and traffic is up 30% to their site. I am also writing a hardcopy book for them (all outsourced of course) and it will be coming out in about a month.

They have a Twitter page, a Youtube page, a blog, and this next month I will be doing article and social bookmarking for deep linking to the interior pages of their site.

The WSO's I purchased for the material are by the people you see all the time doing WSO's on offline success - need I say more?

The GM is so happy that she has already referred 4 more people. I may have to spend a week whitewater rafting (all at no expense), a week touring a steel factory, and a week learning the inner workings of a commercial landscaping company.

Besides redoing the onsite SEO, everything is outsourced to people here on the forum or on fiverr.

After I get a couple more contracts, I'll be thinking about scaling up and hiring a couple of sales people.

Needless to say - I'm excited. Ain't IM grand?
#$50k #contract #offline #success
  • Profile picture of the author Caleb Spilchen
    Congrats winebuddy! Very inspirational story!

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    • Profile picture of the author celente
      Originally Posted by Caleb Spilchen View Post

      Congrats winebuddy! Very inspirational story!

      Caleb
      I was talking to another mate of mine who makes a ton of money marketing in Australia. I told him that even though the secret is old, I printed out this image below:-

      The Secret Check - Print It Now

      wrote out how much I wanted in 2010, signed it then dated it, put it and walked around with in my pocket. OMG i cant belive how good it works. Every time i was in a shop or found myself bored I pulled it out and envisioned this money coming to me.

      (not going to say how much) but Am happy to say that I have surpassed the amount I wrote out, and there is still 2 and a half months left of 2010. I am so thrilled and excited.

      The power of the mind is truely a very powerful tool. That is for sure, it is flabbergasting.
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      • Profile picture of the author kimberly Aita
        Originally Posted by celente View Post

        I was talking to another mate of mine who makes a ton of money marketing in Australia. I told him that even though the secret is old, I printed out this image below:-

        The Secret Check - Print It Now

        wrote out how much I wanted in 2010, signed it then dated it, put it and walked around with in my pocket. OMG i cant belive how good it works. Every time i was in a shop or found myself bored I pulled it out and envisioned this money coming to me.

        (not going to say how much) but Am happy to say that I have surpassed the amount I wrote out, and there is still 2 and a half months left of 2010. I am so thrilled and excited.

        The power of the mind is truely a very powerful tool. That is for sure, it is flabbergasting.
        wow, I absolutely love that idea plus it will remind me to "talk" to people or work my business even when I'm out with family or what ever. Thanks for the great tip here.

        Oh sorry..... major congrats to you winebuddy!! This is very inspirational.

        Gotta go write myself a check hehe and I'm gonna make it big too haha,
        Kim
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        • Profile picture of the author stacyfox
          Congratulations! This just goes to show that it's not enough to buy WSO's you have to actually put them into action!

          Your offline business is sure to do well because you are an action taker.

          Stacy
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  • Profile picture of the author phpnetpro
    Offline demand for IM services is at an all time high now. There are tons of business all around you that would love to have great search engine rankings and are willing to pay to get it. I run a local city blog and just a month after opening I was approached by local businesses wanting advertising space. What winebuddy is doing is a nearly untapped market just begging to be tapped.

    I have not wanted a job where I drive around town and have marketing meetings with various business - I like staying at home for work, so this isn't exactly my cup of tea. For those of you that would love to work like this, I encourage you to explore more ideas like winebuddy has because there is a lot of money to be made and not a lot of competition.
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  • Profile picture of the author Ryan Shaw
    That's GREAT!!!

    This really gets you thinking that we should be targeting businesses that do $2 million per year and more and not so much targeting with local mom and pop shops that may do $200,000 per year.
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    • Profile picture of the author Riz
      Congratulations buddy

      With just one good client that is impresses with your work can lead to many referrals which can lead to more referrals etc

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  • Profile picture of the author bryce84
    I picked up a wso on working with offline business a little while back. Good to see someone getting success.
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  • Profile picture of the author jcwinter
    I love it winebuddy.

    I am looking to hop into the industry myself.

    I think it might be helpful for me and other newbies if you listed some off the WSO that you purchased to get you up and going.

    Any recommendations?
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  • Profile picture of the author harryharris
    Fantastic WineBuddy and well done on taking action on the things learned....you are a good example to get out there and do it!

    Harry
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  • Profile picture of the author James Foster
    Way to go Winebuddy!

    Those are the kinds of clients we all dream about at night!
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  • Profile picture of the author winebuddy
    Maria G to name one...

    And there were a couple of others.
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  • Profile picture of the author Chad Heffelfinger
    That's awesome Winebuddy! Those are definately the type of clients you want to have. Nice Job.
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  • Profile picture of the author CurtisN
    Originally Posted by winebuddy View Post

    I may have to spend a week whitewater rafting (all at no expense)
    There's always a catch
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  • Profile picture of the author MichaelHiles
    Sweet!

    Now THAT'S what I'm talking about. Real numbers.

    Congrats! Go get 2 more just like it.
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    • Profile picture of the author winebuddy
      Originally Posted by MichaelHiles View Post

      Sweet!

      Now THAT'S what I'm talking about. Real numbers.

      Congrats! Go get 2 more just like it.
      Got 4 good referrals already... workin' on it.

      These deals can take a month or two to get signed based on my experience.
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      • Profile picture of the author MichaelHiles
        Originally Posted by winebuddy View Post

        Got 4 good referrals already... workin' on it.

        These deals can take a month or two to get signed based on my experience.
        I know that I get cranky with people, especially about "offline" (when can we just start calling it what it is? MARKETING CONSULTING).

        But that's because I keep trying to show people the bigger picture. While people are trolling away for chicken feed $200 deals, there's massive numbers sitting there waiting to be had.
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  • Profile picture of the author Michael Park
    Very inspiring! I also work with a few offline companies and the trick of the trade is what to say and what to show them. Mainly, its all about the research before you go in and talk. Congrats once again.
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  • Profile picture of the author MWGrubb58
    Way to go! Bravo!
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  • Profile picture of the author peter.max
    It is great to hear success stories where people makes a business of this to make "real" money.

    Well done
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  • Profile picture of the author Tam Chancellor
    Congrats..especially the residuals!

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  • Profile picture of the author nelsonbiglar
    A very big congratulations to you. Awesome work!

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  • Profile picture of the author internetPro
    CONGRADULATIONS WineBABBBYYYY! lol... can i ask what services are you offering the client???
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    • Profile picture of the author winebuddy
      Originally Posted by internetPro View Post

      CONGRADULATIONS WineBABBBYYYY! lol... can i ask what services are you offering the client???
      I offered them a complete IM blueprint found in one of the WSOs I purchased. Pretty much just went in and said - "you get all this and here's the price".

      The IM blueprint covers just about every aspect... SM, SEO, Mapped local listings, Authority Creation (hardcopy book), press releases, Ebay store... pretty much the entire spectrum.

      I explained to them that it would take 2 years to implement everything and get it rocking and rollin but they would be the Kingpin in their industry at the end of it.
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      • Profile picture of the author Sonomacats
        What was the WSO? I'd love to check it out. Thanks!

        Originally Posted by winebuddy View Post

        I offered them a complete IM blueprint found in one of the WSOs I purchased. Pretty much just went in and said - "you get all this and here's the price".

        The IM blueprint covers just about every aspect... SM, SEO, Mapped local listings, Authority Creation (hardcopy book), press releases, Ebay store... pretty much the entire spectrum.

        I explained to them that it would take 2 years to implement everything and get it rocking and rollin but they would be the Kingpin in their industry at the end of it.
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  • Profile picture of the author humbledmarket
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    Sounds great! I'm actually considering offline consulting but been too busy with my FB likes business. will probably sell that and couple others to focus more.
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  • Profile picture of the author DynamicIMS
    I celebrate with you! congrats!
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  • Profile picture of the author azzone
    way too go,

    an inspirational story for us just starting out.
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  • Profile picture of the author Dap
    Congratulations buddy
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  • Profile picture of the author vatonyt
    Thats awesome, congrates my friend!
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  • Profile picture of the author Kym Robinson
    Awesome Buddy - lets have a wine to celebrate....lol

    seems you now have cause and great info for your own offline WSO - I'd take a peek for the inspiration alone!

    glad to hear youre on a roll - go get em mate!
    Kym
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  • Profile picture of the author Pete Egeler
    Way to go WineBuddy!

    You've proven that it's out there, you just have to put your stuff together, and go get it!

    Pete
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  • Profile picture of the author MWGrubb58
    WineBuddy,

    You mentioned that you were also getting residual income, etc.

    You can also, go in and do some business development stuff that will bring a few more gold coins into your treasure chest.

    Ha! Are they paying you EXTRA for the book your doing for them?

    Cheers,

    Millard
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  • Profile picture of the author patadeperro
    Congratulations, taking action was the key part
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  • Profile picture of the author hovirag
    Can amyone let me know about these WSOs? Winebuddy which one did you implement?
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  • Profile picture of the author jimmack
    Congrats! Very good job. Awesome to hear.
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    Getting back in the internet world after a brief absence. Gonna re stake my claim!

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