2.0 Version: How the HECK did Maria Gudelis get $50,000 her 1ST WEEK in Offline Consulting?

[flnz400]

It's very rare that I comment on anything, but here's the deal...

Ya know, sometimes you wonder what kind of value you will ACTUALLY get when buying something for 5 bucks these days. Most of the time I don't even bother, but I can tell you you'll be glad you did.

Anything that can leverage your time and get you up and rolling, becoming a PLAYER in your marketplace, is money in the bank.

This is one of those things. Buy it.

-Matt

[Matthew Miele]

Hey Maria,

I have sent you 2 PMs

Thanks

Matthew

[Maria Gudelis]

Originally Posted by Matthew Miele

Hey Maria,

I have sent you 2 PMs

Thanks

Matthew

Hey Matthew - checking pm's now and will get back to you now...just finished a video shoot with one of my offline clients! Cheers, M

[Mike Hill]

Good Lord Maria I didn't realize you live in London Ontario.... I live in Kitchener - Huge Rangers fan

Anyway, I just got your WSO will check it out tomorrow... If you're in the area you should come to our next Warrior Meetup.

Mike Hill

[Bill_Shor]

It took about 2 minutes to get the idea of what you were doing, just by looking at the mindmap. If that was all there was, it would have been worth many multiples of the $5. But then, you added the videos, teleseminars, and more to really clarify it all. Simple and elegant, adding this technique will not only bring in more money, but save time as well.

Thanks.
Bill

[Maria Gudelis]

Originally Posted by Mike Hill

Good Lord Maria I didn't realize you live in London Ontario.... I live in Kitchener - Huge Rangers fan

Anyway, I just got your WSO will check it out tomorrow... If you're in the area you should come to our next Warrior Meetup.

Mike Hill

Cool - you are in London, Ontario...yup - am a Western grad, many beers and fun at the Ceeps! Miss the Grand Theatre too! Twas born and raised in Sarnia by the beautiful lake!

I'm only there in the warm times of the year (too much ccccold and snow) and live 1/2 the year+ in viva Las Vegas - so will indeed catch the Warrior Meetups in the summer!!!

[Maria Gudelis]

Originally Posted by Bill_Shor

It took about 2 minutes to get the idea of what you were doing, just by looking at the mindmap. If that was all there was, it would have been worth many multiples of the $5. But then, you added the videos, teleseminars, and more to really clarify it all. Simple and elegant, adding this technique will not only bring in more money, but save time as well.

Thanks.
Bill

rats...so I should have charged $ more $ Just kidding - really glad u liked it Bill!!!

[gg282]

I have 3 pages of notes from Tuesday nights seminar! Time to get busy. Actually your teleseminar gave me some clarity on a few ideas that I have been considering before. I have identified some markets to target. That is something I was struggling with in the past. Writing up a marketing plan right now to start generating leads for myself, to build my offline biz. Gary

[hotlinkz]

Maria,

Just purchased. Is it instant download or do we wait on the link to be emailed?

Transaction ID: 5U441937NU5039720

Excellent offer!

[Maria Gudelis]

Originally Posted by gg282

I have 3 pages of notes from Tuesday nights seminar! Time to get busy. Actually your teleseminar gave me some clarity on a few ideas that I have been considering before. I have identified some markets to target. That is something I was struggling with in the past. Writing up a marketing plan right now to start generating leads for myself, to build my offline biz. Gary

Gary that is awesome!!! Glad the teleseminar zeroed in a few things for you!

To any fellow warrior reading this right now - who purchases this - In addition to the Power Packed Mindmap - your Ultimate Offline Sales System ...

...You will Get Recordings (MP3) of each bonus "Offline Mastery Telesemainars"

- this coming Thursday at 5 pm PST will be about "How to Get Into the Google Spotlight" with a special guest expert!

[Reg]

Maria

Unfortunately, I missed last nights teleseminar and looks like I won't be able to make Thursday's either.

One of your posts said these will be recorded. Will they be available from the download page?

Thxx....

[Maria Gudelis]

Originally Posted by Reg

Maria

Unfortunately, I missed last nights teleseminar and looks like I won't be able to make Thursday's either.

One of your posts said these will be recorded. Will they be available from the download page?

Thxx....

Hey Reg! Yes - I'll load up the MP3 of the recording for you to download within 24 hours of the call and send a broadcast message to the list as well.

You can download last nights call right now as well on the download page now - also sent you a pm.

Enjoy!!! Cheers, m

[oneempowered]

Well worthwhile!

Sample mind maps can also be used during a seminar to show the prospects the potential for their business.

When used to highlight a successful case study and followed by actual results achieved, checkbooks will "magically" appear.

[Maria Gudelis]

Originally Posted by oneempowered

Well worthwhile!

Sample mind maps can also be used during a seminar to show the prospects the potential for their business.

When used to highlight a successful case study and followed by actual results achieved, checkbooks will "magically" appear.

Thanks oneempowered!

Yes - it is like magic - bringing in appearing checks so you can always go to the Bank on Friday to deposit those checks! (my mentor once told me - "If you aren't going to the bank on Fridays...change your business model"

To all who bought - I just put up an mp4 of the entire videos as a downloadable zip file in case u want it for your hard drive (some of you asked for that)

Plus - don't forget we have the

Thursday 5 pm PST "Offline Mastery Webcast | Teleseminar"

- with the topic

"How to get into the Google Spotlight" as that gets you clients!!!

[affiliatemom]

Warriors, this WSO is smokin!

Maria, you are clear, succinct and thorough and you provide such high value, that folks need to JUMP on this right now.

The earnings potential and win-win aspect of this business model is very appealing. I will try and DO... Starting with this training/materials.

Thank you!

Alicia

[JJOrana]

For $5 Maria will show you the potential and how you can convince offline clients to invest in you. Short but powerful videos.

If you can't invest in $5, don't expect your clients to invest in you either.

Great job Maria!

[Maria Gudelis]

Originally Posted by affiliatemom

Warriors, this WSO is smokin!

Maria, you are clear, succinct and thorough and you provide such high value, that folks need to JUMP on this right now.

The earnings potential and win-win aspect of this business model is very appealing. I will try and DO... Starting with this training/materials.

Thank you!

Alicia

Thanks Alicia! You will be successful at this and congrats for taking the first most important step...Taking Action!

cheers, Maria

[Frank Bruno]

I guess great minds think alike....

I've been silently using mindmaps for my offline clients using my new Systemizer Software (that took 5 months to develop)

I can attest to the fact that offline business owners love "sophisticated plans" as it makes them feel they are really getting something of value and that you know what your doing when you map it all out for them.

I'm curious to your twist on the offline business model using mind maps.....

I'll have to snatch it up and see

Frank Bruno

[countonuspr]

Wow! This is an absolutely amazing offer and for $5 it is a no brainer! I hope the WSO is a raging success! Thanks for letting me know when you made this live! Great job again! Anyone on the fence needs to purchase this. It is a no brainer.

[Maria Gudelis]

Originally Posted by countonuspr

Wow! This is an absolutely amazing offer and for $5 it is a no brainer! I hope the WSO is a raging success! Thanks for letting me know when you made this live! Great job again! Anyone on the fence needs to purchase this. It is a no brainer.

Thanks Paul! Twas easy to let you know via Twitter DM!

[Francis Miller]

Originally Posted by Frank Bruno

....I've been silently using mindmaps for my offline clients using my new Systemizer Software (that took 5 months to develop)....

Frank Bruno

Am interested in your Systemizer software, Frank. When is it going to be available?

Francis

[Noah Fleming]

This to me looks worth checking out for $5 bucks.

[Maria Gudelis]

Originally Posted by Noah Fleming

This to me looks worth checking out for $5 bucks.

Awesome Noah! Cheers, m

[Maria Gudelis]

Originally Posted by Steve Porcaro

Maria,

Thank you for offering this awesome content for only $5.00 I really got some great ideas out of it, now time to implement.

Steve, I'm honored - thanks! The calls are great to for 'implementing'

[rmholla]

Had to buy since Angela recommended it. Will view the videos in the morning. Looks like a good deal at $5. Thanks.

[jimbo3891]

Thanks for this excellent offer Maria. I had to buy because Angela recommended it. I subscribe to her monthly package and in just a couple of months and several emails that she's answered, I've grown to trust her - that's what this is all about anyway - garnering trust in the person that you're dealing with. Angela's recommendation for you is GOLD - and I'm glad I felt that way.

I just CONSUMED the entire video presentation after printing out the Mind Map. For the first time, I actually understand a Mind Map. I've seen them from Russell Brunson's stuff, but never really "got it" until you walked me through this. Bet that was a benefit you didn't even expect from this.

Plus, this is my niche. My business partner and I are working on marketing to offline businesses and this will dovetail directly into it. I'm the more technical one in the partnership and he's much more sales and copy writing savvy - although we've both been in sales for over 13 years. This Mind Map presentation could be the very thing to provide him with a full blown presentation that he can take out and give to a business owner. That's where he's stalled - he doesn't understand the technical stuff enough to feel confident in selling it by himself. I keep reminding him that neither of us understood things we've sold in the past 100% before we started selling them, but it seems that anything technical like computer and internet items automatically create a sense that we need to fully understand before we start. That's simply not true.

Finally, thanks for providing the MP4 download. My partner and I meet at a coffee shop that DOES NOT have internet access. You may ask why. The answer is two-fold. #1 - we're not bothered by all the other computer weilding people so we're free to set up our laptop and go over stuff on it. #2 - we're getting to know the owner so that we can bring him into the internet age. He's slowly expressing interest in what we're doing in his shop and we're slowly getting to know him so we can expose him to this idea.

Thanks for a wonderful offering - we'll get so much benefit from this. It provides a "map" of how to present the entire idea to someone. Plus, one idea on here gave me an excellent way to market our own offline idea we've been developing over the past month as well.

Great Job

James Dunn
Athens, GA

[Sheila]

Maria, you've taken "overdelivering" to a whole new level!

The mindmap, the videos to walk us through the process, your energy, the marketing calls . . . all great stuff!

Thanks.

[Sebulba]

Maria and all,

Just checking in after letting this WSO sink in for a few days.

Yes indeed rich and valuable content. I am looking forward to working with this very soon.

If this is any indication of the type of WSO that Maria is going to give us on a regular basis (Maria, Hint - Hint). hold on.

Of course it's all academic if we don't go out and implement. I love the idea of using it as an outline for a speaking engagements with groups of business owners. That could be powerful.

Well, keep up the good work Warriors, we're making a difference.

Seb

[Jeremy123]

just got it, great deal Maria.

thanks! =)

[para]

Maria,

After an email form Chris Endres regarding your WSO Well .... I just had to purchase it ... and looking forward to reading the content.

Regards
Para

[Maria Gudelis]

Originally Posted by Sebulba

Maria and all,

Just checking in after letting this WSO sink in for a few days.

Yes indeed rich and valuable content. I am looking forward to working with this very soon.

If this is any indication of the type of WSO that Maria is going to give us on a regular basis (Maria, Hint - Hint). hold on.

Of course it's all academic if we don't go out and implement. I love the idea of using it as an outline for a speaking engagements with groups of business owners. That could be powerful.

Well, keep up the good work Warriors, we're making a difference.

Seb

Working on the next WSO now- and thanks for all the feedback - some of the next WSO's will include the 'desires' some of you have pm'd me on!

[jsherloc]

Maria,

I bought this after getting a recommendation from Angela. This is an AWESOME package. I will be implementing it very soon because it has so much potential. Thanks again for a great WSO!

-Jim

[MediaPlanner]

Maria,

Your program is the missing piece to the Marketing Puzzle I've been needing. I iwll look everything over this weekend and implemement what you teach first thing next week.

btw, I ordered yesterday so I missed the "last" scheduled Tele-Seminar which was
Thurs., March 26th at 5 PM. Will there be another Tele-Seminar that I may attend?

All the best,
Monty
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[Maria Gudelis]

Originally Posted by MediaPlanner

Maria,

Your program is the missing piece to the Marketing Puzzle I've been needing. I iwll look everything over this weekend and implemement what you teach first thing next week.

btw, I ordered yesterday so I missed the "last" scheduled Tele-Seminar which was
Thurs., March 26th at 5 PM. Will there be another Tele-Seminar that I may attend?

All the best,
Monty
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Hi Monty! Great to hear that the Offline Money Mindmap is the missing piece to the puzzle!

All calls are recorded and you can go to the dnload page to get them.

Yes there will be another one- I'll have one this Sunday 5 pm pacific (8 pm eastern) to go over a very huge repeatedly asked question I'm getting from all of you - What is in the packages, all the services I offer.

So watch your email for the call details and I'll load those details up on your download page as well.

Cheers, Maria

[Maria Gudelis]

Originally Posted by jsherloc

Maria,

I bought this after getting a recommendation from Angela. This is an AWESOME package. I will be implementing it very soon because it has so much potential. Thanks again for a great WSO!

-Jim

Thanks Jim! You gotta also catch Angela's "how to get into the google spotlight" interview I did with her - it is part of the "Offline Mastery Series Calls" you get as a bonus and the recording is on the download page!

Cheers, m

[SeanIM]

I've known Maria for a year or 2 now and you'd be nuts not to take her up on this offer. She ABSOLUTELY knows the on and offline business like the back of her hand!

And she's not one of those pie-in-the-sky theoretical pitchers...her techniques are tried and tested.

2 :thumbsup


- Sean

[Maria Gudelis]

Originally Posted by SeanIM

I've known Maria for a year or 2 now and you'd be nuts not to take her up on this offer. She ABSOLUTELY knows the on and offline business like the back of her hand!

And she's not one of those pie-in-the-sky theoretical pitchers...her techniques are tried and tested.

2 :thumbsup


- Sean

Thanks Sean!!! Love to hear your input!!!

[DiamondPed]

Hey Maria,

Snagged this WSO the other day, just bought it without reading too much of your description of it, as I have been following your posts on other threads, offering great offline advice.

Opened it up earlier & was amazed at, not only the concept of using the MindMap, but the information contained on it.

This to me would have been well worth MUCH more than a measly $5 as it is, but then watched the videos ..... wow !

Then I read about the telesminars & I must admit my heart sank a bit as usually I am unable to attend these (like many others I suspect), but quickly realised that you are recording these & posting them up ... Whoo Hoooo .

This makes such a difference to be able to, not only listen to the calls when I want / can, but I can "rewind" back to points I may have missed or misunderstood & clarify them.

Thanks again Maria for sharing this & please just send me the "pay" link for your next WSO (s) .... just me no one else ... or put my name on your "priorty notification" list ~ not joking this time.


Cheers,

PeterC.

[junaidb]

wow...this is awesome and real value for money....
will have to grab myself a copy...more so as i also do my presentations
for my offline business using mind maps

[magentawave]

Thank you Maria! Lots of stuff and I'm looking forward to getting into your materials here.

Thanks again!

Steve

[MediaPlanner]

Hi Maria,

I just went back to the link you send me (after joining) and find that the link doen't work now. It's showing up as "page won't open". Is there a time limit on using it?

Monty

[Maria Gudelis]

Originally Posted by MediaPlanner

Hi Maria,

I just went back to the link you send me (after joining) and find that the link doen't work now. It's showing up as "page won't open". Is there a time limit on using it?

Monty

Hey Monty - there should be - haven't had anyone with page won't open errors.......I'm sending you a PM now...

Cheers, Maria

[Maria Gudelis]

Originally Posted by DiamondPed

Hey Maria,

Snagged this WSO the other day, just bought it without reading too much of your description of it, as I have been following your posts on other threads, offering great offline advice.

Opened it up earlier & was amazed at, not only the concept of using the MindMap, but the information contained on it.

This to me would have been well worth MUCH more than a measly $5 as it is, but then watched the videos ..... wow !

Then I read about the telesminars & I must admit my heart sank a bit as usually I am unable to attend these (like many others I suspect), but quickly realised that you are recording these & posting them up ... Whoo Hoooo .

This makes such a difference to be able to, not only listen to the calls when I want / can, but I can "rewind" back to points I may have missed or misunderstood & clarify them.

Thanks again Maria for sharing this & please just send me the "pay" link for your next WSO (s) .... just me no one else ... or put my name on your "priorty notification" list ~ not joking this time.


Cheers,

PeterC.

Hmmm...like the "priority notification list" - am pondering that... maybe on next wso first send to all folks that bought the mindmap an email with a 'fast moving discount' before it's released to everyone......

[Dan Ellenwood]

This is fantastic information! Worth much more than $5!

I'm going to use this mind map in my internet marketing seminar I am teaching for local business owners in a few weeks.

Thanks Maria!

[Maria Gudelis]

Originally Posted by Dan Ellenwood

This is fantastic information! Worth much more than $5!

I'm going to use this mind map in my internet marketing seminar I am teaching for local business owners in a few weeks.

Thanks Maria!

Thanks Dan! Let me know how many four figure checks you bring in!!

Hang tight...I'm releasing PLR to my presentation ppt. I give real soon!

[absolutelee]

Hi Maria! I've just begun selling my knowledge and expertise to offline businesses, and running into these videos is a complete God Send! You've mapped out a phenomenal strategy. I can't believe you're essentially giving this all away! Anyone at all interested in making money online would be a nut not to buy this.

I've pm'd you with a couple of short questions.

Thanks!

Lee

[Maria Gudelis]

Originally Posted by absolutelee

Hi Maria! I've just begun selling my knowledge and expertise to offline businesses, and running into these videos is a complete God Send! You've mapped out a phenomenal strategy. I can't believe you're essentially giving this all away! Anyone at all interested in making money online would be a nut not to buy this.

I've pm'd you with a couple of short questions.

Thanks!

Lee

Thanks Lee! Just answered you PM and will be covering that exact topic on tomorrow's "Offline Mastery Series" call that is part of the Bonuses for this package!

If you can't make the call, no worries, it will be recorded and available 24/7!

[Matt D]

Maria,

Thanks for a great wso. The best $5 I have spent in a long time!

The mind map is a great way to get your head around everything that is going on. I know this stuff, and it's hard for me to remember all of the components involved -- I can imagine what a business owner is thinking trying to tackle this on his or her own. And it's great at positioning yourself as an expert as well.

Here's a question for you -- maybe you could do your next wso around it

What is your sales process like to take your prospect from a cold (or warm) lead to paying you $500-$1000 for the blueprint? So I guess the question is, how do you sell the blueprint in the first place? To get a business owner to plop down that kind of money for a plan, you'll need to build some good value somewhere in the process. I'm just curious how you do that.

I was actually thinking it would be worth doing these for prospects at a nominal price just to get in front of them in a serious way - because as you say, the conversions on the backend for implementation should be very high.

Thanks Again,
Matt

[Johnny12345]

Maria,

I bought your mindmap and videos. Great job.

But I have two questions:

1) How would you approach your FIRST customer without any experience? That is, what do you say if they ask how many other businesses you've helped?

2) Let's say you're going to set up an autoresponder, AdWords, or hosting account for a customer. How do you set it up in their name and use their credit card? I'd think most people wouldn't want anyone to have access to their credit card number and passwords?

Thanks,
Johnny

[jimbo3891]

Originally Posted by Johnny12345

Maria,

I bought your mindmap and videos. Great job.

But I have two questions:

1) How would you approach your FIRST customer without any experience? That is, what do you say if they ask how many other businesses you've helped?

2) Let's say you're going to set up an autoresponder, AdWords, or hosting account for a customer. How do you set it up in their name and use their credit card? I'd think most people wouldn't want anyone to have access to their credit card number and passwords?

Thanks,
Johnny

I'm sure Maria will reply with her business model, but I'll give you mine - just in case it's different and you can then have a choice.

Autoresponder - I don't set up a separate account in their name. I charge them for the Autoresponder service and use my own. I separate their list from my own and other businesses. Why is this important? Because I want to control that account and control that list. That way, they have a reason for an ongoing relationship - I hold the list. If they ever decide to "leave" me, then there is a "buyout" on the list, but I also maintain a copy of it and rights to it. Also, I charge them for any copy that I produce for emails sent to their list. If you wanted to set up a separate Aweber account, that would be fine, but it is not necessary. Also, once you get enough clients with enough large lists, you may wish to either get an Aweber cobranded account or get your own service and host is on your own domain - that's the two directions I'm considering.

Adwords - I'm not sure of the best way to set it up - maybe someone else has an idea. But, I'd probably set it up as a "chargeable" expense similar to the way that Google does it. Get a budget from the business owner for Adwords (daily, monthly, etc.) and charge him that amount at the beginning of the month to "fund" the account. Then, deduct the costs incurred throughout the month from his account assigned to his business and (if you wish) credit any remaining to the next month's adwords budget - thereby either reducing the cost next month, or allowing for a larger budget the next month.

Hosting - Get a reseller account and host the site yourself. I'd be happy to point you to a reseller account that I've used and am very happy with. And, I'm certain you would like the costs to you.

All of my answer comes down to having the control. The more of the process that you control, the happier that the business owner is. If you are charging him ONE fee, he's much happier than a bunch of smaller fees being charged from all these different sources. Believe me when I say, we business owners (been one for over 15 years) like things pretty cut and dry - and as simple as possible. We've got a business to run, we don't want to deal with any more than we have to that does not directly affect the product/service that we provide. That's why someone to do what we're talking about here is so valuable to the business owner. They can turn all this STUFF over to someone else and not have to deal with it.

As for you having their credit card information, if they perceive you as a REAL business person (and they should), then you'll have their credit card number to bill them for their initial fees and their monthly fees - or at least for their monthly fees. I've had a merchant account for several years. One of the neat features on the account is the ability to do automated recurring billing. This allows you to set up the business owner with an automatic charge on a specific day of the month that happens without any intervention on your part. With this, you don't have to even think about anything doing with billing unless your report notes that someone's card is declined or expired. Makes life so much simpler for both you and the business owner. I can also accept debit cards as well as credit cards, checks by fax, phone, and I think email. It's got a ton of neat features. Plus, business owners are impressed that you can accept credit/debit cards - it adds to your credibility.

As for how many other businesses you've helped - call me a little nieve, but if you have shown them the Mind Map, presented yourself in a very professional manner, then, and been personally convicted that you can do what you're proposing to do, then they'll probably not even utter the question - nor will it enter their mind. Keep in mind, right now, regardless of what you know (little or much) you know volumes more than 99% of the business owners out there unless what you do it their business - and those don't need you anyway. Also, anyone that knows more than you and is certain of it is probably not a good prospect anyway. When I worked in the finanacial services arena, I hated dealing with engineers (I can say this because I am one). Engineers know so much about so many things, that they fall into a false sense of security that they KNOW IT ALL - even when they don't. Engineers (and a few other professions) were never good prospects for me. There are going to be niches that will not be good prospects for this - and there will be certain individuals that will think they can do it themselves. And guess what? They can, but they can't run their business and do this - or at least not do both of them well.

Hey, there's your presentation. They're hiring you to do the things that they either don't want to do, don't have the expertise to do, or just don't want to be bothered with doing.

Good luck with this. I'm certain that this, with all the other information I've accumulated in the past few months will be beneficial to this entire process.

James Dunn
Athens, GA