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Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 12th February 2010, 01:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 711
Posted By Ken Preuss
For Those Who Are Struggling To Make Cashola... THIS is Why

I've been having some interesting conversations lately with struggling IM'ers and one thing has become abundantly clear to me: Most people are generally willing to do almost any "activity" involved...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 10th February 2010, 10:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 727
Posted By Ken Preuss
A huge marketing lesson from CNN

At least a couple times a day I go to CNN.com to see what the biggest news stories of the day are.

Typically on the right side of the screen they show "Most Popular Stories Right Now" with a...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 6th February 2010, 02:32 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 938
Posted By Ken Preuss
Re: Warrior Forum NO DRAMA Pledge - Plus a *Disclaimer* You Can Use

Probably true. That said, my sense is the tolerance for drama here is MUCH lower. ;)

Ken
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 6th February 2010, 02:00 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 938
Posted By Ken Preuss
Warrior Forum NO DRAMA Pledge - Plus a *Disclaimer* You Can Use

I direct theatre productions outside of my full-time IM business activities. And my gosh, I can honestly say there's more drama created here on a daily basis than in my last ten theatre shows...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 4th February 2010, 02:46 PM
Replies: 259
Views: 12,054
Posted By Ken Preuss
Re: A Tip To Save Up To 50% Off Any WSO You're Thinking About Purchasing

Mike - the difference is that Allen owns the forum. You, on the other hand, do not. Therefore it's apples to oranges.

Consider that you are taking advantage of your unique positioning with WSO...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 4th February 2010, 11:21 AM
Replies: 259
Views: 12,054
Posted By Ken Preuss
Re: A Tip To Save Up To 50% Off Any WSO You're Thinking About Purchasing

Interesting discussion. However I do believe a bunch of highly intelligent folks are adding complexity to a few fundamental issues that (at least in my mind) are quite simple having to do with the...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 3rd February 2010, 02:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 649
Posted By Ken Preuss
Re: Would this be treading on copyright infringement?

A general rule I've learned about these things over the years: If you have any question in your mind as to whether it might be infringement (particularly infringement on a big brand with deep...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 28th January 2010, 12:06 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 958
Posted By Ken Preuss
Re: Another question...

GREAT point Lance. You're so right about this.

I tell people they need to uncover their passion for at least one of three things: a Product, a Process, or People. Then they need to connect this...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 27th January 2010, 11:45 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,669
Posted By Ken Preuss
Re: 10 tough questions about making money online : What's your answer?

I've copied the questions too because it always frustrates me when I can only see answers.


Great question. Answer: to generate big dollars you've got to play big, not small. This means...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 27th January 2010, 11:23 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 958
Posted By Ken Preuss
Re: Another question...

Fascinating discussion. When it comes to Passion, I believe in the concept of "Know Thyself". You need to understand what drives YOU to follow through on what it will *really* take to create a...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 26th January 2010, 01:24 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,047
Posted By Ken Preuss
Re: The REAL Game on the Internet Today - You Ready to Play?

Holy smokes. There are so many great things being contributed to this thread it ain't even funny.


Right on Colin. There's definitely an element of "chicken before the egg" here, where a strong...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 26th January 2010, 12:07 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,047
Posted By Ken Preuss
Re: The REAL Game on the Internet Today - You Ready to Play?

Ron - what can I say. You hit the nail right on the head man.


The above should make every single Warrior who's not where you want to be yet open your eyes WIDE to what's really possible with...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 25th January 2010, 11:59 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,047
Posted By Ken Preuss
Re: The REAL Game on the Internet Today - You Ready to Play?

It has nothing to do with being a name-brand guru. Never used the word guru, in fact. It has everything to do with building *personal credibility* and *market awareness* of who you are.

And...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 25th January 2010, 11:47 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,047
Posted By Ken Preuss
Re: The REAL Game on the Internet Today - You Ready to Play?

I've not found this to be true. Sure, Reese has moved away from it as have a number of others. Filsaime is obviously the most recent to announce it.

But take a close look at something. What's...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 25th January 2010, 11:19 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,047
Posted By Ken Preuss
Re: The REAL Game on the Internet Today - You Ready to Play?

Great discussion! Rock on Warriors. :)


Point well-taken Frank. To be clear, I've definitely stated my opinion in the OP. But that's mainly because of my own experience - personal branding...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 25th January 2010, 05:08 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,047
Posted By Ken Preuss
The REAL Game on the Internet Today - You Ready to Play?

So listen. I'm often reluctant to originate posts because I take a very different approach from 95% of the most outspoken Warriors here.

What's ironic is these very same Warriors are successful...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 24th January 2010, 06:16 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 671
Posted By Ken Preuss
Re: Is this really necessary? Or just P.C.?

Ummm... I'm assuming Politically Correct.

Ken
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 23rd January 2010, 12:42 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 456
Posted By Ken Preuss
Re: I Need Feedback... New Podcast

I took a listen. You asked for feedback so here goes.

1) Pretty good content. You hit on some "good" stuff that is "good" for people to hear.

2) In Seth Godin's words, it needs to be...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 14th January 2010, 09:34 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 2,082
Posted By Ken Preuss
Re: Is every free webinar a sales pitch?

Depends on the purpose of the webinar. If it's a webinar for existing customers, it might be just for educational purposes.

However, generally speaking I treat webinars as extended sales pages in...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 11th January 2010, 11:43 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,039
Posted By Ken Preuss
Re: Easiest Way To Build a List In The IM Niche....

Damn. That's hot. Me likey.

:)

Ken
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 9th January 2010, 03:27 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,025
Posted By Ken Preuss
Re: How Low Will U Go To Get Your Email Opened?

Vinnie,

I'm on his list with two separate e-mail accounts from two entirely separate providers. In both cases the viewable subject line read as follows: "9-Year Old Girl Exposes 'Big' Internet...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 8th January 2010, 02:53 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 589
Posted By Ken Preuss
Re: A Quick Lesson in Titles for Newbies

There's a million-dollar lesson in your OP Dennis. I hope people really get it. Whenever you are in front of your audience, *every* interaction has an element of marketing to it.

In this case,...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 6th January 2010, 01:00 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 1,599
Posted By Ken Preuss
Re: Herd Mentality... (Are you part of the herd)?

Bingo. Here's the reality. We ALL possess a herd mentality here to some degree. Why do I say that? Because we're all "herded" together here out of a shared belief for what's possible financially on...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 6th January 2010, 11:44 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,089
Posted By Ken Preuss
Re: Are YOU of the herd mentality???

Nice Scott. :) And certainly great points made by Kim.

Here's the reality. We ALL possess a herd mentality here to some degree. Why do I say that? Because we're all "herded" together here out...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 6th January 2010, 02:25 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,520
Posted By Ken Preuss
Re: Making Your First $1,000,000 - New Years Resolutions for 2010 - FOR ALL WARRIORS!

Good post. Here's another perspective for everyone.

With a lot of people I've coached, I've found that the "X per day" goals simply don't work. Why?

For various reasons, but mainly because...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 6th January 2010, 12:30 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,578
Posted By Ken Preuss
Re: "Inside the Mind of Google" Special on CNBC Right Now! (12am EST)

Even being a full-timer for over 5 years and knowing more advanced stuff, I still enjoyed the program overall.

There were some HUGE lessons in the cowboy boot story that a lot of newer Warriors...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 5th January 2010, 11:11 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 3,385
Posted By Ken Preuss
Re: HTF Do People Do It? Seriously About To Jump Off My Roof

How about creating a Support Forum for your customers?

(Edit: just realized Woody had the same basic idea :)

Benefits to your customers:
- They experience that they are not alone (they like...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 5th January 2010, 06:06 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 593
Posted By Ken Preuss
Re: **Calling all Warrior Heroes** Newbie in Overload

*Exactly* my point Woody. Very few people do offer it. Yet it's essential to success.

For me personally, I'm a very simple person. So my plans don't get too ticky-tacky into expenses and...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 5th January 2010, 05:46 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,658
Posted By Ken Preuss
Re: I've been dragged back into politics again. Internet Marketing & Political Campaigns

Michael,

How friggin' cool to have a Warrior who is using these strategies in a massive arena most of us wouldn't touch with a ten foot pole! :D

I for one am extremely interested in how...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 5th January 2010, 05:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 593
Posted By Ken Preuss
Re: **Calling all Warrior Heroes** Newbie in Overload

You betcha. In fact in my opinion it's the *only* way.

Focusing solely on the zillions of IM techniques available is the fast path to nowhere for someone who has not defined 1) a customer...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 5th January 2010, 05:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 593
Posted By Ken Preuss
Re: **Calling all Warrior Heroes** Newbie in Overload

Great advice Steven. However the problem is that a lot of coaches don't actually create true business plans with or for their students. They teach strategies, yes. But as you and I both know,...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 5th January 2010, 05:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,991
Posted By Ken Preuss
Re: Product Launch Formula vs Sales Letter - Conversion Rate?

Answer: there is no average conversion figure between the two. Nor is there an average conversion figure within each of them individually.

I've had sales pages convert at 36%... and I've had...
Forum: Offline Marketing 5th January 2010, 05:07 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,122
Posted By Ken Preuss
Re: The DIRTY Little SECRET in Offline Marketing

A bit long-winded indeed... :) but there be some serious gold in them there words.

I hope some folks take the time to read what you wrote and let it sink in.

Ken
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 5th January 2010, 04:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 552
Posted By Ken Preuss
Re: This Google Sniper Thingy.......

Two things:

1) This belongs in the Product Review section

2)
Welcome to what it takes to be successful as an internet marketer.

Despite what these kinds of products promise, now is a great...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 5th January 2010, 04:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 599
Posted By Ken Preuss
Re: The $$Money$$ Is In The List - How Much Money?

For me personally, I don't look at things from the standpoint of "each subscriber is worth X" to me. As you say, a whole bunch of factors go into it. The biggest of which are:

1) How are they...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 26th December 2009, 02:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,243
Posted By Ken Preuss
Re: I Took a $23,000 Hit in 2009 and I'm HAPPY About It!

Tiffany,

Very inspiring and highly educational post in so many ways. Unbelievably timely for me, and I bet for many others as well. Thank you.

Ken
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 20th December 2009, 02:31 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,344
Posted By Ken Preuss
Re: What's Your Biggest IM FAIL of 2009... What NOT to do? Here's mine...

Jared,

I'm so freakin' glad you made this post, you have no idea. Why? Because it got me pissed off - at myself.

I've been very fortunate this year to generate revenues well into the 6 figure...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 8th December 2009, 11:26 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,618
Posted By Ken Preuss
Re: Sex toys...

Nicely played sir. I literally almost fell out of my chair laughing at this one. :D

Ken
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 7th December 2009, 10:33 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 2,010
Posted By Ken Preuss
Re: Newbies Don't Realize How Good They Have It

Holy cow is that ever true! Not only are the tools better and more accessible, in most cases they are far CHEAPER than they were back then.

Good post. It's important to read a perspective like...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 7th December 2009, 12:24 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,970
Posted By Ken Preuss
Re: Is this really Google hiring people to work from home

Guys,

One way to help yourselves is to do some easy and intelligent research when you find stuff like this. A 60-second search for "Chicago TV news" will reveal there is NO Channel 8 in Chicago. ...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 3rd December 2009, 11:07 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 18,153
Posted By Ken Preuss
Re: How to get a dog to mount you

Haha, let's hope not. Assuming the WT stats are accurate (which really seems questionable in this case) it disturbs me to think there are as many searches on this as there are! :)

Ken
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 3rd December 2009, 03:19 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 18,153
Posted By Ken Preuss
Re: How to get a dog to mount you

Very interesting. The other keywords listed in WT's top 100 for "how to" seem quite plausible as having huge numbers of daily searches. But that one? I agree with you, I just can't fathom it.
...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 3rd December 2009, 01:59 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 18,153
Posted By Ken Preuss
How to get a dog to mount you

So tonight I'm searching through some old posts of Allen's in the War Room and I'm reminded of something extremely valuable that he underscores a lot: think Mass Market.

In other words, think...
Forum: Internet Marketing Product Reviews & Ratings 2nd December 2009, 11:38 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 21,019
Posted By Ken Preuss
Re: Paypal, 2CO & clickbank are out. Nanacast looks great. Thoughts?

Josh,

On the first version of your Nanacast website you provided a *written* list of features. Is there any way to get that from you? The video is fine but would love to actually see the list of...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 29th November 2009, 12:54 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 1,777
Posted By Ken Preuss
Re: How do you get those big lists of 10,000+ subscribers?-I tried a bunch of stuff and am strugglin

Mark,

What the folks with list sizes of 10K+ or even 100K+ wont usually tell you is their list size grew exponentially from two main strategies: joint ventures and/or their own affiliate program. ...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 27th November 2009, 04:20 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,071
Posted By Ken Preuss
Re: Do Old WSOs Have to Be Edited By Dec 1 for FTC Compliance?

Agreed with the previous poster... with one important caveat:

1) Technically yes, all WSO's (existing or new) should conform to the new FTC regs starting December 1st

2) It is *highly unlikely*...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 20th November 2009, 12:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 544
Posted By Ken Preuss
Re: Brainstorming - New Internet Marketing Ideas

Frankly I'm confused by the poll as well as the entire premise of this post. What exactly are you wanting to start a conversation about?

To folks here, "internet marketing models" means something...
Forum: Internet Marketing Product Reviews & Ratings 19th November 2009, 11:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,045
Posted By Ken Preuss
Re: Google Terminator-Inside Story!

Ummmm.... there's a review forum here for this purpose:

Internet Marketing Product Reviews & Ratings (http://www.warriorforum.com/internet-marketing-product-reviews-ratings/)

Ken
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 14th November 2009, 04:46 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 500
Posted By Ken Preuss
Re: Did I score with this one?

That's a great domain name for sure. However that domain name plus $3.50 will get you a cup of coffee at Starbucks. :)

It's only a score if you monetize the hell out of it. Go get 'em.

Ken
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 13th November 2009, 03:06 PM
Replies: 529
Views: 39,082
Posted By Ken Preuss
re: $50,000 (50 Thousand Dollars) before the Holidays - My Plan

Hi Bryan,

You want people to submit their plans by Dec. 22? I thought you wanted to actually generate $50K by that time? Please clarify.

Thanks,
Ken
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 11th November 2009, 03:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 494
Posted By Ken Preuss
Re: What Do You Think of This

Being someone who's done a ton of JV's in various forms, I don't blame the guy for offering 30% as a starting point on a recurring product. Plenty of marketers might be fine with that.

But I'm...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 7th September 2009, 11:46 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,091
Posted By Ken Preuss
Re: Utah Call Centers as Back-End Closers?

Okay, here's the deal. The Utah call centers aren't the only ones, but they're typically the biggest. The most established ones are Prosper Learning and Mentoring of America, although you will...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 7th September 2009, 02:57 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 746
Posted By Ken Preuss
Re: Can An Autoresponder Message Ever Really Be Personal

Like most on this thread I voted no.

Here's the problem. When you actually use the word "Personal" in either the subject line or the e-mail itself, you undermine the understood agreement between...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 4th June 2009, 01:01 AM
Replies: 85
Views: 3,765
Posted By Ken Preuss
Re: Staring Down the Barrel of Bankruptcy

Mike,

I've never met Bev in my life so this post is not to score points. While I respect that you perceived her post the way you did, I perceived it completely the opposite. She ripped no one...
Forum: Local Meetups, Mastermind Groups and Warrior Events 26th May 2009, 10:32 AM
Replies: 78
Mastermind Group: Chicago
Views: 7,477
Posted By Ken Preuss
Re: Chicago

Hi all,

I just posted an announcement for a mastermind lunch group for Chicago-are IM'ers:
...
Forum: Local Meetups, Mastermind Groups and Warrior Events 26th May 2009, 10:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,464
Posted By Ken Preuss
Arrow ATTN: Chicago Area Mastermind Luncheon ******

Hi everyone,

I'm putting together a mastermind lunch group for Chicago-area IM'ers.

We're doing the first lunch THIS Thursday May 28th in Naperville at Lou Malnati's Pizza.

If we end up...
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