Some Guru Right?

eAvenue

14 years ago

His VA should have taken the time to post as him! After all thats what VAs do in a lot of cases.

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John Durham

14 years ago

Originally Posted by eAvenue

His VA should have taken the time to post as him! After all thats what VAs do in a lot of cases.

Im training my own personal VA right now, who will answer as herself because my customers deserve authenticity.

Although I know some who have their VA's post as them... Personally my own creed is being authentic so , while VA's work and are a "must" at some point, they arent for "OUR" customers unless they use their own name and say "Im John's VA".

Thanks though, your thought here is a popular one.

Ps. How much of an original voice can one possibly have if 5 different people can answer as them...?

It just seems not cool to me. I was advised the same by a legendary marketer, and while I appreciate the efficiency, why not just use the VA's but keep it real at the same time?

For that matter, why not just be our own fanboy's and give ourselves product testimonials?

You bring something interesting up here... Am I missing something or is this practice somehow legit?

Im not ruling out the former, but this is just my take (feeling) on it.

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ShayB

14 years ago

Originally Posted by John Durham

Im training my own personal VA right now, who will answer as herself because my customers deserve authenticity.

Although I know some who have their VA's post as them... Personally my own creed is being authentic so , while VA's work and are a "must" at some point, they arent for "OUR" customers unless they use their own name and say "Im John's VA".

Thanks though, your thought here is a popular one.

Ps. How much of an original voice can one possibly have if 5 different people can answer as them...?

It just seems not cool to me. I was advised the same by a legendary marketer, and while I appreciate the efficiency, why not just use the VA's but keep it real at the same time?

For that matter, why not just be our own fanboy's and give ourselves product testimonials?

You bring something interesting up here... Am I missing something or is this practice somehow legit?

Im not ruling out the former, but this is just my take (feeling) on it.

I have a VA, and she's awesome.

She answers as herself. I answer as myself. (People will sometimes email asking for her!

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I think it's important to be genuine in that situation. They know that either of us may answer (depends on the type of question).

It works well for us.

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eAvenue

14 years ago

Yeah you right they can post as his VA that would have been good to or as a member of his staff in general.

It is hard though I know I have a staff of 25 right now. And next month that will be 50. Its hard to personally take the time and address everyone's needs. I do have my staff go out and help where needed or give input.

Put yourself in his shoes too. If you had to go out and personally post on everyone's forums it would eat up a lot of your time. That being said he could have his VA sign up for the forum and let his VA take some dictation and prep his comments for your forum so that he can make his own post.

Its a lot of work especially if all the sudden everyone starts asking him questions. At that point he could have his VA step in and answer them though and prevent it from taking up a lot of his time.

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John Durham

14 years ago

Originally Posted by eAvenue

Yeah you right they can post as his VA that would have been good to or as a member of his staff in general.

It is hard though I know I have a staff of 25 right now. And next month that will be 50. Its hard to personally take the time and address everyone's needs. I do have my staff go out and help where needed or give input.

Put yourself in his shoes too. If you had to go out and personally post on everyone's forums it would eat up a lot of your time. That being said he could have his VA sign up for the forum and let his VA take some dictation and prep his comments for your forum so that he can make his own post.

Its a lot of work especially if all the sudden everyone starts asking him questions. At that point he could have his VA step in and answer them though and prevent it from taking up a lot of his time.

I apologize eAvenue, my OP was a bit of sarcasm, Im not really mad at him, just pointing out how some are so unrealistic in the demanding of others time.

Nice accomplishments by the way. Much respect to you. "I wouldnt expect Randy Gage to personally answer me at the drop of a hat", that was the point I was making with the sarcasm, certainly not post in my forum with all he has going on just because I bought his course or promote his programs...

Again, I forget that sarcasm doesnt always translate. Bless you for the honest straight forward answer.

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Fernando Veloso

14 years ago

Who's Randy Gage...? Never heard his name.

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See? He's not that famous John.

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John Durham 14 years ago

Originally Posted by Fernando Veloso

Who's Randy Gage...? Never heard his name.

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See? He's not that famous John.

Darn it , he should have answered then!
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- Fernando Veloso 14 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by John Durham
  
  Darn it , he should have answered then!
  
  If he did, you would have missed all the fun. :p
  
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eAvenue

14 years ago

Yeah I am not sure who he is either!
I think your right he should have posted!

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John Durham

14 years ago

He IS famous guys! Im NOT crazy! Its NOT all in my head....Look he has a youtube channel and EVERYTHING!

Lol

The Giving and Receiving Law of Prosperity -...

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eAvenue

14 years ago

Originally Posted by John Durham

He IS famous guys! Im NOT crazy! Its NOT all in my head....Look he has a youtube channel and EVERYTHING!

Lol

The Giving and Receiving Law of Prosperity - Randy Gage - YouTube

I believe you! There are just many many "Gurus" these days

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Fernando Veloso 14 years ago

Im NOT crazy! Its NOT all in my head....

I see... Cof Cof... I wouldn't be SO sure about that.
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- John Durham 14 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by Fernando Veloso
  
  I see...
  
  Im just glad you 'see" it, and that the video isnt all in my head like some sort of matrix thing.
  
  Originally Posted by YourProfessional
  
  Well if he has a Youtube channel, he MUST be a Guru.
  
  Finally someone understands ! lol Yes!
  
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seasoned 14 years ago

Originally Posted by John Durham

He IS famous guys! Im NOT crazy! Its NOT all in my head....Look he has a youtube channel and EVERYTHING!

Lol

So you're saying he's a hypocrite? I'm confused!

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- John Durham 14 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by seasoned
  
  So you're saying he's hypocrite? I'm confused!
  
  Steve
  
  No I was just up working too late and bein stupid Steve with some of the WF night shift people.This thread is more about questioning guru bashers and not guru bashing itself if you read the sarcasm between the lines. But admittedly Im not the best at sarcasm.
  
  Randy Gage is my fave teacher. He is like a 50 million dollar MLM'r, but he doesnt only teach MLM he has a "True Prosperity" series based on the classic Catherine Ponder Book "The Dynamic Laws Of Prosperity"... and I have listened to the whole series at least 50 times. It really put my success mentality into overdrive. This guy is the real deal.
  
  We were just having fun at his expense.
  
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John Durham

14 years ago

No doubt, its hard to tell a guru from a regular guy selling a wso these days.:p

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YourProfessional

14 years ago

Well if he has a Youtube channel, he MUST be a Guru.

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fblikes 14 years ago

Originally Posted by YourProfessional

Well if he has a Youtube channel, he MUST be a Guru.

Sorry but i can't understand your statement.....I can't get your meaning.
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- John Durham 14 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by fblikes
  
  Sorry but i can't understand your statement.....I can't get your meaning.
  
  Thats because Im not good at sarcasm. Fails almost every time I attempt it.
  
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  Roaddog 14 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by John Durham
  
  Thats because Im not good at sarcasm. Fails almost every time I attempt it.
  
  Watch the news more John...you'll be good at sarcasm in no time.
  
  I of course, mean the real news...won't name names....:p
  
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  John Durham 14 years ago
  
  Ahhh.... My friends, Shay , Sal and Jim.... How refreshing. You guys are nuts, but I love ya!
  
  Ps. Shay, yeah Im doin it like you do! I think it will work fine.
  
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  fblikes 14 years ago
  
  Originally Posted by John Durham
  
  Thats because Im not good at sarcasm. Fails almost every time I attempt it.
  
  ok,Now i get it,Don't worry every one don't get success every time,One day you also get success in it........
  
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eAvenue

14 years ago

I think I need to setup a Youtube Channel for me! While I use it all the time I dont really use the channel aspect of it to promote myself! Lets all be Gurus

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John Durham

14 years ago

Well I think you might be onto something there... we can just all follow each other. You know, like the status quot?

Only on "You tube".

Ps. On second thought, I think we should all follow Willie Crawford.