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Forum: Off Topic Forum 17th May 2019, 05:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 283
Posted By RichBeck
Lightbulb Re: Should I become a Generalist or Specialist? Which is better? Which is needed?

That is EXACTLY what I was thinking when I looked at the original post...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 20th April 2019, 09:57 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 1,190
Posted By RichBeck
Lightbulb Re: Best meal you've ever eaten

I've had many awesome meals back home in Pittsburgh....

My favorite was at the Georgetown Inn up on Mount Washington (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Washington,_Pittsburgh_(mountain))......
Forum: Programming 11th March 2018, 05:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 187
Posted By RichBeck
Lightbulb Re: Value of programming for IMers?

The "full featured" WP page builders have nothing to do with programming... They essentially "replace" a Web Designer... A Web Designer is far from a programmer...

Programming itself doesn't...
Forum: Programming 11th March 2018, 05:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 317
Posted By RichBeck
Lightbulb Re: Would you rather learn PHP or Javascript for attracting clients?

Neither.... unless you want to go work for someone as an employee.

Instead, find a platform that enables you to quickly build whatever you're specializing in.

Remember, clients don't pay for...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 27th August 2017, 12:53 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 701
Posted By RichBeck
Re: What marketing software would you pay $100 for?

Starting with, "What's your budget?" is not the way to go...

It could be $70,000... and it could way too little.

First, you need to do Roadmapping sessions (creating User Stories) with the...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 27th August 2017, 11:49 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 701
Posted By RichBeck
Re: What marketing software would you pay $100 for?

$100 only buys you a tiny fraction of "off the shelf" software...

Custom software? As Thomas wrote, $100 barely pays for one hour... You couldn't even "nail down" the Roadmap (User Stories) for...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 16th March 2017, 07:01 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 229
Posted By RichBeck
Lightbulb Re: Car Accident

That depends on your state.....

In some states, it is illegal to raise your insurance rate if your vehicle is parked and someone hits it.
Forum: Off Topic Forum 8th March 2017, 11:16 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 390
Posted By RichBeck
Lightbulb Re: Singleton bored of waiting for Mr Right has decided to marry HERSELF

My father's wise friend gave his daughter $50,000...

He said, "You can spend it on a wedding or a house."

Guess what she chose?

The house.
Forum: Off Topic Forum 6th March 2017, 05:20 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 158
Posted By RichBeck
Lightbulb Re: Oh, c'mon, Nabisco: You can turn this potential PR disaster into a product FEATURE instead!

I'm sure they can spin it into a "benefit" some how....

In all seriousness, this shows you how much food coloring they put in those cookies. That should scare the (pink) poop out of everyone!
Forum: Growth Hacking 2nd March 2017, 09:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 194
Posted By RichBeck
Lightbulb Re: Best Software for client's electronic signature?

The best place I've found...

Docracy.com
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 22nd February 2017, 08:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,984
Posted By RichBeck
Re: is LISTWIRE.COM Closed??

Your original post read the following...



Then, you wrote....



Your original question was asking about Listwire.com having a "temporary issue" or is "closed it down for good." There was...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 17th February 2017, 12:45 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 423
Posted By RichBeck
Re: Should I include Live Chat or not?

In the time you took to post here, you could have had Live Chat up and running... :-)

If you are selling "high ticket" services, it is a must...

Simply put, it helps your prospects feel more...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 17th February 2017, 10:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,984
Posted By RichBeck
Re: is LISTWIRE.COM Closed??

I could navigate to Listwire.com... It is up and running.

To test your connection to Listwire.com, go to the following:

Down For Everyone Or Just Me (http://www.downforeveryoneorjustme.com/)
...
Forum: Website Design 12th February 2017, 03:20 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 95
Posted By RichBeck
Lightbulb Re: What's the Legality of Video Downloaders?

As always, I would strongly suggest contacting a competent Attorney in your jurisdiction.
Forum: Off Topic Forum 3rd February 2017, 07:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 254
Posted By RichBeck
Lightbulb Re: How to sell to millennials in 2017

Gotta have some classic Frank Kern..... Enjoy the fleas!

Frank Kern - Stop Being a P*SSY! - YouTube
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 28th January 2017, 12:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 674
Posted By RichBeck
Re: How do you handle the objection - we do not outsource?

Agreed.... Be a "Treasure Hunter."

One of the most profound books on Sales I've ever read is Exceptional Selling...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 26th January 2017, 12:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 305
Posted By RichBeck
Re: How much does Bill Gates make a second ??

William Henry Gates III makes $0 per second......

Last time I checked, he was not employed by the US Mint.... :-)
Forum: Email Marketing 25th January 2017, 02:14 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 912
Posted By RichBeck
RE: Hotmail Instant-Spam

I've been in the email marketing game since 1995...

What I see is your domain is "aged" (3 years old) but no reputation (you haven't sent any emails)... While I don't know exactly what algorithm...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 20th January 2017, 11:52 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 1,185
Posted By RichBeck
Re: Why is everything dead?

I'll cut to the chase.....


EVERYTHING is dead...

Or...

They cannot think of a better post title than "_____________ is dead!"
Forum: Copywriting 19th January 2017, 07:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 330
Posted By RichBeck
Re: Creating A Buyer Personna

For a "high level overview" on how to create a Customer Avatar, it doesn't get much better than this...

How to Create Your Customer Avatar - YouTube
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 11th January 2017, 11:47 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 181
Posted By RichBeck
Forum: Offline Marketing 10th January 2017, 11:18 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 3,766
Posted By RichBeck
Re: Contacting Local Business Owners

A quick initial thought......

You're not "selling" a "free website analysis report." You're "selling" the result...

The business owners could care less about a "free website analysis report."...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 9th January 2017, 12:08 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 181
Posted By RichBeck
Re: What are the best ways to promote a software?

Yes, Windows has an app store (https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/apps/windows?icid=en_US_Store_UH_apps_Win).
Forum: Copywriting 5th January 2017, 01:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,108
Posted By RichBeck
Re: Absolute Best Copywriting Books 2017

You can start by checking out the following thread:

Top Copywriting Books... Ever (http://www.warriorforum.com/copywriting/52476-top-copywriting-books-ever.html)
Forum: Copywriting 28th December 2016, 08:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 425
Posted By RichBeck
Re: "Looking for a developer" ads flagged on Craigslist

If you're "Looking for a developer" why not post it here in the Wanted - Members Looking To Hire You (http://www.warriorforum.com/wanted-members-looking-hire-you/) or in Warrior Joint Ventures...
Forum: Conversion Rate Optimization 28th December 2016, 07:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 704
Posted By RichBeck
Re: FaceBook Ads 0 Conversion Rate

I personally think you're selling the steak... and not the sizzle. You need to sell the sizzle.

With my 22 years in IT and 16 IT certifications, I'm in the demographic you're looking to reach.
...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 2nd December 2016, 07:57 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,196
Posted By RichBeck
Re: Best Way to Sell Business (Revenue $220K)?

With $130,000 in net revenue for only one year, it is very tough to place a value on the business.

Someone looking to buy a business like this, for $220,000-$500,000, is going to want to see...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 20th November 2016, 07:12 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 362
Posted By RichBeck
Re: Does 25k for this deal sound good to you?

I think you're going the wrong direction here....

You own the assets they want....

They want you to move to LA and work for roughly 25% of what you should make given the cost of living?

If...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 20th November 2016, 01:21 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 322
Posted By RichBeck
Re: Your thoughts about my new policy: You don't like - You don't pay?

You're welcome...

It is a great feeling for me... knowing I helped you along on your journey. :-)

I pray you find lots of success in the future!
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 20th November 2016, 12:45 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 298
Posted By RichBeck
Re: I have an idea and need to raise capital - will my IP still be protected if i crowd fund?

Patenting software is a very tough process in many countries....

The problem is you need to meet various criteria in each country...

Unless it is something "Earth shattering," it would not be...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 20th November 2016, 12:35 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 322
Posted By RichBeck
Re: Your thoughts about my new policy: You don't like - You don't pay?

I wouldn't do any type of "agreement" via email... It is too easily modified and doesn't look professional.

I would have the contract, agreement or whatever you'd like to call it up on Docracy...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 19th November 2016, 10:39 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 322
Posted By RichBeck
Re: Your thoughts about my new policy: You don't like - You don't pay?

You've got some excellent suggestions already....

What I'd add is... Create a short contract to use for your work... Your Client signs it before you begin.

It states you own all rights,...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 19th November 2016, 07:06 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 298
Posted By RichBeck
Re: I have an idea and need to raise capital - will my IP still be protected if i crowd fund?

I'd disagree...

There are some people you can trust.... :-)
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 19th November 2016, 03:18 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 298
Posted By RichBeck
Re: I have an idea and need to raise capital - will my IP still be protected if i crowd fund?

Don't be fooled... "Inexpensive" Developers can be very expensive... They can single handily destroy your business... and your reputation. I've seen it happen several times.

I could elaborate...
Forum: Other Website Products & Services 18th November 2016, 10:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 691
Posted By RichBeck
Re: closed

Purchased on Jun 1, 2012....

Details....

Unique Transaction ID # 95434316Y51579831

Sent to: simon ambler (The recipient of this payment is Non-U.S. - Verified)

Payment sent to:...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 18th November 2016, 02:24 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 298
Posted By RichBeck
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 17th November 2016, 10:14 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 298
Posted By RichBeck
Re: I have an idea and need to raise capital - will my IP still be protected if i crowd fund?

First, you have an idea.... Ideas cannot be given any "legal protection."

Second, if you hire an App Developer... You can make him or her sign an NDA and a non-compete. Neither are worth anything...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 13th August 2016, 07:48 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 665
Posted By RichBeck
Lightbulb Re: Songs that make you smile

Mark Morrison - Return Of The Mack [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO] - YouTube
Forum: Copywriting 8th August 2016, 05:46 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 337
Posted By RichBeck
Lightbulb Re: John Thornhill recommended asking you for a Critique!

I knew what you meant, my friend. :-)

I just couldn't resist making a joke...
Forum: Copywriting 7th August 2016, 08:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 337
Posted By RichBeck
Lightbulb Re: John Thornhill recommended asking you for a Critique!

Maybe, there is an eight year old Copywriter here who'll be 98 in 2106.... who can use your invitation. :-)
Forum: Copywriting 7th August 2016, 04:20 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 337
Posted By RichBeck
Re: John Thornhill recommended asking you for a Critique!

That is true....

If you're marketing to everyone, you're marketing to no one.
Forum: Copywriting 7th August 2016, 04:16 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 337
Posted By RichBeck
Lightbulb Re: John Thornhill recommended asking you for a Critique!

Steve... I don't think many of us here will be around to make it to the Annual Copywriting Luminaries Convention (invitation only LA -The Four Seasons October 2106).

Many of us will be in a pile...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 7th August 2016, 11:06 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 767
Posted By RichBeck
Re: Do ebooks have to be 200-300 pages long to sell?

It is about value... not the number of pages....

To be clear.... I mean value as cash in pocket... Not "entertainment value" that many IMer's call "value."

I remember one of the "big guns"...
Forum: Mind Warriors 5th August 2016, 08:53 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 1,513
Posted By RichBeck
Re: What are your favorite books on personal development?

The two classics......

The Science of Getting Rich - Wallace D. Wattles
Psycho-Cybernetics - Maxwell Maltz
Forum: Copywriting 30th July 2016, 03:18 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 573
Posted By RichBeck
Re: Write it yourself or hire a copywriter?

My advice would be....

Read Web Copy That Sells by Maria Veloso...
Forum: Copywriting 16th July 2016, 11:00 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 349
Posted By RichBeck
Lightbulb Re: What do you wish you'd known as a new copywriter?

As soon as you discover you're dealing with a Client who cannot be pleased, I suggest firing him or her immediately... I've never seen even one of these situations end in good way.
Forum: Copywriting 11th July 2016, 06:47 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 349
Posted By RichBeck
Lightbulb Re: What do you wish you'd known as a new copywriter?

Defining it as "negative feedback" will usually make you have bad feelings about yourself, your work or your clients. You really don't want that.

All feedback is good....

If that feedback is...
Forum: Copywriting 11th July 2016, 06:38 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 349
Posted By RichBeck
Lightbulb Re: What do you wish you'd known as a new copywriter?

Angie beat me too it....

I remember Frank Kern saying, "No one needs to anoint you as an expert." That is so VERY true.

Put yourself out there as an expert... and continually gain more...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 8th July 2016, 10:56 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 710
Posted By RichBeck
Re: This Pop Guitarist Thinks He's Jimi Hendrix.... Playing The Guitar With His Teeth...

An interesting interview with Steve....

“I’m not ready for the dirt nap yet”: How Toto outlasted the haters, took back their career and won over a new generation...
Forum: Copywriting 8th July 2016, 09:11 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 369
Posted By RichBeck
Re: What new freelance copywriters must do to land high-paying projects right away?

Gordon,

You've given some excellent advice.....

The one vital aspect I would add is when you're "improving" copy and marketing materials for a website.....

You need to have a contract in...
Forum: Copywriting 6th July 2016, 11:29 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 288
Posted By RichBeck
Lightbulb Re: How to find a good copywriter?

Very true....

First and foremost, understanding a potential Client's needs is vital.

As for "price shoppers," I've found those focused on price and not results are a pain in the posterior from...
Forum: Mind Warriors 6th July 2016, 08:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 145
Posted By RichBeck
Lightbulb Re: Which is more important in IM: Heart or Brain or Luck?

I think it is none of the above...

It is focusing on money making activities.... and eliminating everything else.
Forum: Mind Warriors 6th July 2016, 08:20 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 171
Posted By RichBeck
Lightbulb Re: How long can you really be productive for in a normal work day?

I find I'm most productive when I work in time blocks....

I focus 100% on a task for roughly two to three hours.... I then take a break and do something completely different for 30-45 minutes.......
Forum: Mind Warriors 29th June 2016, 08:52 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 266
Posted By RichBeck
Re: Has Anyone Read Be Here Now By Ram Dass?

Here is an audio from a Ram Dass Question & Answer session.....

Be Here Now by Ram Dass Audiobook - YouTube
Forum: Off Topic Forum 28th June 2016, 08:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 710
Posted By RichBeck
Lightbulb Re: This Pop Guitarist Thinks He's Jimi Hendrix.... Playing The Guitar With His Teeth...

Man..... They're going to be in Denver.... and my hometown... Pittsburgh. I would love to go and meet some of the guys from Korn. I saw them in a movie about the "Holy Ghost." It was pretty cool to...
Forum: Mind Warriors 28th June 2016, 08:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 512
Posted By RichBeck
Lightbulb Re: Questions or disbelief in the Law of Attraction

Very true....

The "source" for much of the LOA "teaching" is "The Science Of Getting Rich." If one carefully reads or listens to this brilliant text, he will come to understand it is a combination...
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