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Forum: Off Topic Forum 9th November 2025, 12:51 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 610
Posted By max5ty
Re: How to use Chat GPT to get ahead.

I have looked into this lottery thing for more hours than I ever should have, trying to put together an AI program to predict the numbers...I even did a post on it.

There is no way AI can predict...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 19th September 2025, 10:47 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 333
Posted By max5ty
Re: Biggest lieS marketers believe are:

Thanks, Gordon.

I had some free time this week, so I thought I'd throw up a few posts and see if anyone cared to comment.

A lot of online marketers are chasing broke people looking for shiny...
Forum: Mind Warriors 18th September 2025, 06:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 255
Posted By max5ty
Nobody’s Coming to Save You...

If you’re sitting there waiting for the right idea, the right partner, the right timing…stop.

Nobody’s coming to save you. Not the government. Not your boss. Not the guru on YouTube who promises a...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 17th September 2025, 06:12 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 333
Posted By max5ty
Lies...

It’s not “I’ll start the campaign tomorrow.”

It’s not even “this stock photo looks natural.”

The biggest lie marketers tell themselves is this:

“If I just get more eyeballs, I’ll get more...
Forum: Artificial Intelligence 17th September 2025, 05:54 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 308
Posted By max5ty
AI Myths...

Myth 1: AI is replacing marketers...

Nope. AI spits out words, but it doesn’t know people. Copywriting, marketing, and selling are about psychology. About knowing what your audience worries about...
Forum: Copywriting 17th September 2025, 11:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 203
Posted By max5ty
AI Won’t Kill Copywriting...

Ever know someone who thought they were a chef because they owned a microwave?

They throw a frozen dinner in, punch a few buttons, and announce they are “cooking.”

The food is hot, sure. But...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 10th August 2025, 04:42 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 691
Posted By max5ty
Re: I have only wanted to be two things in life... drummer for the Beach Boys and a digital marketer

By selling roofing...

what I meant and should have said is these guys chase storms and then go in and find roofs with hail damage, etc., and the insurance companies pay to get them fixed.

There...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 8th August 2025, 09:05 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 691
Posted By max5ty
Re: I have only wanted to be two things in life... drummer for the Beach Boys and a digital marketer

I'm a member of a Facebook group called Door-to-Door Sellers.

By member, I mean I check it out once in a while.

There are members on there claiming they get 6-figure checks a month selling...
Forum: Artificial Intelligence 8th August 2025, 09:01 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 342
Posted By max5ty
Re: Automated AI to pull weekly weather forecasts for Hunting, Fishing, and Golf

Well Gordon...

there are AI builders out there these days that will do exactly what you want with little effort.

Look into them. I have one I like, but you should test them out.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 8th August 2025, 08:58 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 641
Posted By max5ty
Re: Treat your business as a separate entity! Marketing / Business advice

My first thought is always: What have YOU done yourself to be profitable?

Saying you started a consulting business and have x number of clients doesn't qualify.

What have YOU done to create the...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 3rd August 2025, 08:37 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 691
Posted By max5ty
Re: I have only wanted to be two things in life... drummer for the Beach Boys and a digital marketer

Well, Mr. Cranky...

I think you should write a book on everything you've ever learned in sales. It could be a best seller.

Right now, Kindle is overrun with AI-written books. They're not...
Forum: Artificial Intelligence 1st August 2025, 01:25 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 542
Posted By max5ty
Re: Who is Responsible for Ethical Challenges in Artificial Intelligence?

If you have a business, the responsibility falls on you...

just like if one of your employees goes off the rails and does something crazy, making your business look bad and opening you up to a...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 1st August 2025, 01:19 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 691
Posted By max5ty
Re: I have only wanted to be two things in life... drummer for the Beach Boys and a digital marketer

I get tired of hearing 'just ask AI'.

If AI were all that good, everyone would be a millionaire. Millions and millions of people use it every day and are still struggling.

That's all I have to...
Forum: Copywriting 29th June 2025, 09:49 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 834
Posted By max5ty
Re: How can I start learn copywriting the right way?

Yes, this is true for the kitchen table, read a course, give it a try copywriters.

It's best at this point to let the professionals who are still making big bucks take over.
Forum: Copywriting 20th June 2025, 02:44 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 834
Posted By max5ty
Re: How can I start learn copywriting the right way?

Very simple.

Read the books from the great copywriters of the past.

There's no other way.

Every modern copywriting course or book just says the same thing in different words.

Yes, they...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 23rd May 2025, 10:27 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 626
Posted By max5ty
Re: Having the cure for lottery losers, seems to have some legs.

So a couple things I'll mention about this...

don't know if you ever read my post about how I made 20K in a month with a lottery booket?

That was a few years ago...

but I believe the money...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 23rd May 2025, 08:53 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 626
Posted By max5ty
Re: Effective and efficient systems.

Was a great all time saying by him.

Point of the statement is...you're always looking for a cure.

I see so many times where people are trying to sell a prevention.

You will have a hard time...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 21st May 2025, 07:52 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 626
Posted By max5ty
Re: Perhaps you need to reset yourself as your system?

Good points.

Also, if a 'system' is working, that means it's effective...but is it efficient?

You may have a system that gets you $500 MRR, but are you spending 80 hours a week to achieve that?...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 12th May 2025, 01:21 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 1,486
Posted By max5ty
Re: What do you do in your retirement life??

Thanks for sharing Claude.

It takes a lot sometimes to be open about things.

Much respect.

I thought when I retired, I would visit the world and sip margaritas on some beach somewhere with...
Forum: Artificial Intelligence 3rd May 2025, 06:51 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 540
Posted By max5ty
Re: Your Opinion Sucks...

Thank you.

I will explore these and see if I can get anywhere.

I appreciate your tips.
Forum: Artificial Intelligence 2nd May 2025, 11:25 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 540
Posted By max5ty
Re: Your Opinion Sucks...

I would probably do something like that if I were smart enough to understand it all.

I'm sure you know how...

but for me, it's still something I wouldn't even know where to start.

Added:...
Forum: Artificial Intelligence 27th April 2025, 09:40 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 540
Posted By max5ty
Your Opinion Sucks...

I have a website that I've had for quite a while...

a couple of days ago, I thought I would try and update the design.

I used ChatGPT and Gemini...the latest pro versions of each.

I uploaded...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 23rd April 2025, 06:49 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,011
Posted By max5ty
Re: What would you do with a $1,000 to use for your IM??

My guess is most people would blow the thousand dollars.

There are some (like myself) and probably yourself that started the whole business thing before we ever got out of high school. For me, it...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 22nd April 2025, 07:50 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 557
Posted By max5ty
Re: When i see a good product to sell,greedy people are already doing it

That's like going to a bar and seeing a hot woman...

then telling yourself: "Nah, there's probably too many other guys after her'.

Or, you can be the that guy that knows he can offer the same...
Forum: Offline Marketing 8th April 2025, 04:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 457
Posted By max5ty
Re: Strategy for selling business management software to Gas stations!

Interesting insights.

I have no idea what the situation in Albania is...

I can only say what the situation is around where I live and in a lot of areas in the US.

Most of these gas...
Forum: Offline Marketing 8th April 2025, 07:15 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 457
Posted By max5ty
Re: Strategy for selling business management software to Gas stations!

Based on what I can gather from the post...

and since the OP hasn't been back to answer any questions or follow up -

and since I know nothing about Albania, I'll base my answer on what I do...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 21st February 2025, 03:52 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 4,228
Posted By max5ty
Re: Thank you, Kay King

One of those announcements that truly leaves you numb and speechless.

All I can say is my prayers go out to her family during this time.
Forum: Artificial Intelligence 5th February 2025, 11:36 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 577
Posted By max5ty
Re: Scary AI

There is no Arizona
No painted desert, no Sedona...

If there was a Grand Canyon
She could fill it up with the lies he's told her
But they don't exist, those dreams he sold her
She'll wake up...
Forum: Artificial Intelligence 3rd February 2025, 10:27 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 577
Posted By max5ty
Re: Scary AI

We've had evil intentions way before AI.

AI just puts out info that is already out there.

Yes, you can hack it...but then again the information is already out there somewhere and anyone with...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 27th January 2025, 07:17 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 1,879
Posted By max5ty
Re: What are the DRONES DOING over NJ??

I bought one of those anti-alien abduction halos on Amazon.

It claimed I would never be abducted.

I get odd looks when in public and the usual questions which are generally along the lines of...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 27th January 2025, 09:46 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 1,879
Posted By max5ty
Re: What are the DRONES DOING over NJ??

I feel as though Claude has let the whole community down...

he has not kept this thread alive as he promised.

I think Trump is planning on getting to the bottom of this.
Forum: Copywriting 20th January 2025, 09:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 261
Posted By max5ty
Re: Extra Abilities From Your Library

Got an email from Gary Bencivenga today (one of the best copywriters ever).

I agree with it 1000%.

The new copywriting books, courses, etc. are good, but they can't beat the old-time...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 17th January 2025, 01:32 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 753
Posted By max5ty
Re: kicking diet coke...

'The hard part isn't getting your body in shape, it's getting your mind in shape'.
Forum: Off Topic Forum 15th January 2025, 06:25 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 753
Posted By max5ty
Re: kicking diet coke...

You can go to Walmart and get one of them there new fangled contraptions that makes sparkling water.

You can make a ton of different flavors.

Or just drink plain water.

Walmart needs your...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 9th January 2025, 03:26 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 731
Posted By max5ty
Re: Goals or no goals? Which do you prefer?

Got an email today about goals so I thought I would share it:

These 20 reframes are a hard reset. They’re not motivational posters or platitudes to whisper in the mirror. They’re more like a truth...
Forum: Copywriting 7th January 2025, 11:02 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,131
Posted By max5ty
Re: Copywriting Trends In 2025

When I said spiritual, I didn't necessarily mean religious.

I think a person can be very spiritual and not religious.

By spiritual I mean an awakening within themselves etc.
Forum: Copywriting 7th January 2025, 08:43 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,131
Posted By max5ty
Re: Copywriting Trends In 2025

Something interesting...

I had said people this year would be looking more for the spiritual side of life.

I saw this headline today:

'Move over Rogan, new faith-based podcast becomes number...
Forum: Copywriting 6th January 2025, 11:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 261
Posted By max5ty
Re: Extra Abilities From Your Library

Thanks Steve.

I seldom ever read books anymore...I'm getting lazy.

But, I did read 'Shithead'.

Yes, that's the title.

I was sent a free digital copy.
Forum: Copywriting 5th January 2025, 10:33 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,131
Posted By max5ty
Re: See another great lesson.

These zappers sound like some serious stuff :D

You could just have a box they could check that said:

'Yes Steve, throw in another zapper and give me the Mafia Member price!
Forum: Copywriting 4th January 2025, 09:06 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 242
Posted By max5ty
Dear Mom...

A very simple, easy solution for writing copy in 2025.

Write a letter to your mom about what you have.

Hey Mom, I'm so excited I had to tell you about this. I found something that will take...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 4th January 2025, 04:13 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 731
Posted By max5ty
Re: Goals or no goals? Which do you prefer?

I think goals are important.

But, I think what is more important is the systems you have in place.

Yes, fortune 500 companies have goals...but they know those goals are dependent on their...
Forum: Copywriting 3rd January 2025, 03:15 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,131
Posted By max5ty
Re: See another great lesson.

I understand what you're saying.

But, I also believe based on a lot of studies and data that upsells can completely turn a business around if they're done right.

First, Folgers and Maxwell...
Forum: Copywriting 3rd January 2025, 10:50 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,131
Posted By max5ty
Re: Copywriting Trends In 2025

There's a lot of confusion when it comes to copywriting in general.

A lot of people think copywriting is a sales letter, etc. That's not all it is.

I've talked about this many times before.
...
Forum: Copywriting 2nd January 2025, 08:26 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,131
Posted By max5ty
Re: Copywriting Trends In 2025

Lol. I'm sure you'd do well with whatever you made postcards or flyers for!

Yes, a lot of glass.

It's really just an easy illustration that makes a point.

It gets used a lot in rehabs when...
Forum: Copywriting 1st January 2025, 11:53 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,131
Posted By max5ty
Re: Copywriting Trends In 2025

I do think there's a shift in human thinking.

It's not profound in the way that someone would announce it...

but, any professional copywriter knows people aren't what they portray themselves to...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 28th December 2024, 12:50 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 1,879
Posted By max5ty
Re: What are the DRONES DOING over NJ??

If they are 'demon drones', at least they're adhering to FAA guidelines with their lighting :)

I highly doubt alien drones care about FAA guidelines.

I still firmly believe they're military...
Forum: Artificial Intelligence 28th December 2024, 12:29 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 2,640
Posted By max5ty
Re: The smartest AI can't overcome a company run by dummies, can it?

On the bright side...

it sounds like at least you could understand them.

I had to call my bank a couple of weeks ago, and after the usual two minutes of typing or saying blah blah blah, I was...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 27th December 2024, 10:51 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 347
Posted By max5ty
Re: Your Best & Worst Christmas Gift?

The best gift I ever got was my son who was born 12 days before Christmas.

He's now 39 and has an executive job at Boeing in Seattle.

I've never really gotten a bad gift because I know it's the...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 24th December 2024, 11:43 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 515
Posted By max5ty
Re: What Are Your Predictions For 2025?

Predictions are always a tough thing because what usually really happens is something that nobody saw coming.

I spent some time the other day looking at the top psychics predictions for 2025...
...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 23rd December 2024, 12:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 515
Posted By max5ty
Re: What Are Your Predictions For 2025?

I have some predictions...

but, I think it's only fair to let the person that started this thread give their predictions first.
Forum: Off Topic Forum 17th December 2024, 09:13 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 1,879
Posted By max5ty
Re: What are the DRONES DOING over NJ??

Yeah, I don't take what AI says as gospel.

I also asked it to predict the outcome of the last election and it got it wrong...

several on Reddit were asking the same question and AI got it wrong...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 16th December 2024, 05:26 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 1,879
Posted By max5ty
Re: What are the DRONES DOING over NJ??

I lead such an exciting life at times...

so exciting that I decided to ask AI.

I asked it what it thought would be discovered about the drones and what they were for.

"The drones that hover...
Forum: Off Topic Forum 13th December 2024, 09:07 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 1,879
Posted By max5ty
Re: What are the DRONES DOING over NJ??

I read something once that I think may be true...

when alien spacecraft pass by the earth they lock their doors.
Forum: Off Topic Forum 13th December 2024, 02:52 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 1,879
Posted By max5ty
Re: What are the DRONES DOING over NJ??

From what I've been able to gather from the drone 'experts' on Reddit...

there hasn't actually been a photo of the actual drone itself.

It's all just been lights...

and some have said the...
Forum: Artificial Intelligence 11th December 2024, 04:20 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 746
Posted By max5ty
Re: does anybody use AI to write their email copy?

We can agree to disagree.

I would suggest you read my post again and maybe you'll get a better understanding of what I actually said.

I would never try to mansplain anyone.

I have a ton of...
Forum: Artificial Intelligence 11th December 2024, 10:38 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 746
Posted By max5ty
Re: does anybody use AI to write their email copy?

My honest opinion is if you sucked at blog posts or emails before AI you're still going to suck at them.

AI is a good tool to HELP for some things, but it isn't a replacement for the core of your...
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