Mass Control/PFL style launch timescale?

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Hey guys,

Just wondering does anyone know what sort of timescales the pro-product launchers work to?

I understand there is the whole list building process but from the moment of first e-mail of the launch to the release date what sort of timescale is generally most effective?

Im thinking like a month with increased pressure stacking towards the launch date?
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  • Its totally dependent on the project. Some of these are planned for years while the big names can have something launched in only a few short weeks. It helps when they have the networking of all the other gurus who will happily promote their product. It's an instant million viewers.

    Travis

  • For a big launch, it's usually between 20-30 days.

    It could take at least double that time to prepare and plan it out, though. Preparing each email, blog post, etc.

    It's best to be as prepared as possible. You don't want to lose momentum half way through.
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    You can even do a pre-launch for 5 days and use the techniques of Mass Control and still make a killing. I agree with Dietriffic - you have to be prepared
  • I was watching an interview with Frank Kern & Bob Serling yesterday. Those guys do $100,000 product launches with like three emails in a couple of days.

    It's like a good skater I guess, they make it seem so effortless!
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    • With the hype Frank Kern has cultivated around his name, he could sell air.

      Unless you've access to huge JV buddies, lengthen out the launch a little to give people time to link to it and blog about it.
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  • Thanks guys, great help...
  • Everyon'es formula is different , depends on the type of niche, the partners involved, the size of it, the amount of info you can email, and many other factors.

    My current formula is 3 month based, with a 7 day launch - so 90%+ is planning, making partnerships with site owners and getting solid JV partners on board, creating materials, setting everything up in the background then launch over the space of a week, building interest, free content, announcing launch, giving testimonials, extra info etc, and then a couple of emails reminding people that it is ending and this is the last chance basically.
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    • Do you actually build the anticipation up during your 90-day preparation period ?
      If you currently don't, then you should definitely give it a try. We call this a pre-pre-launch in the PLM community, and it's the time when you just hint repeatedly at the awesome product you're going to release.

      It adds a ton of anticipation and buying frenzy to your launch.

      Sebastien
  • Depends on if you are doing a launch to an internal list or trying for a bigger JV launch. With a JV launch you better allow 3+ Months to find people to participate, get on their calendars, develop copy, landing pages for them, unique URL's, and to help them with special offers and bonuses.

    If it is an internal launch, usually 3 weeks in my experience. BUT there is definitely some Pre-Pre Launch sequences that can happen. The Pre-Pre Launch is a lot of time just as important as everything else. it is where you determine exactly what your list wants and it allows you to build it. You are asking questions and engaging them and allowing them to help you build your program/
  • Eben Pagan started his launch process 10 days ago, and it is launching June 1st. So far he's released about 3 quality videos.. expect more I guess! You should watch these big name launches for inspiration - even if you don't intend to purchase.
  • Plus you get to make a nice swipe file with the emails

    Mikey,
  • I've swiped them all

    If you're outside of the IM niche I think that launches don't need much thought. People aren't used to them as much, and all you need is a simple bit of copy telling them you're launching shortly and there's limited availability at a lower price point.. (and give them some free stuff!). You don't need to go through the huge drawn out processes that people like Kern, Jeff Walker and Ryan Lee do.

    In fact, I'm certain of this
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    • the time frame depends on the responsiveness of your list - in other words do you need to warm them up before a launch, or do you have a great relationship where they are responsive with blog comments, feedback and purchasing already at a rate that you are satisfied

      @ Steve Ranger - I have to respectfully disagree - all successful campaigns and promotions, whether in IM or any space require strategy, planning and deliberate execution. What often appears to 'just happen' is usually a long time in the planning and developing. Like the concept of 'an overnight star' - many times the actor has been working in hollywood for years, playing roles...then one day they get noticed.......

      Jane
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