Comments for Info Profit Insider http://www.infoprofitinsider.com Information Marketing Training and Tips - Exclusively for Coaches, Consultants, Speakers, Authors, and other Service Professionals Sat, 11 Oct 2008 21:26:24 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 Comment on 11 Information Marketing Mistakes to Avoid by Sheryl Schuff, CPA http://www.infoprofitinsider.com/2008/02/01/11-information-marketing-mistakes-to-avoid/#comment-13 Sheryl Schuff, CPA Sun, 04 May 2008 18:41:30 +0000 http://www.infoprofitinsider.com/2008/02/01/11-information-marketing-mistakes-to-avoid/#comment-13 Adam, In my CPA practice, I see lots of folks who make mistake # 1. They have little knowledge about what it takes to organize a business, keep good records, and pay taxes. They think they can't afford professional accounting help when they first get started, and often turn to friends and family for advice. Unfortunately, this advice is frequently wrong. To solve this problem, I've recently added a free report to my website that I hope will help these entrepreneurs get started off on the right foot. Sheryl Adam,

In my CPA practice, I see lots of folks who make mistake # 1. They have little knowledge about what it takes to organize a business, keep good records, and pay taxes. They think they can’t afford professional accounting help when they first get started, and often turn to friends and family for advice. Unfortunately, this advice is frequently wrong.

To solve this problem, I’ve recently added a free report to my website that I hope will help these entrepreneurs get started off on the right foot.

Sheryl

]]> Comment on 11 Information Marketing Mistakes to Avoid by John Howe http://www.infoprofitinsider.com/2008/02/01/11-information-marketing-mistakes-to-avoid/#comment-12 John Howe Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:43:11 +0000 http://www.infoprofitinsider.com/2008/02/01/11-information-marketing-mistakes-to-avoid/#comment-12 Adam, I request your permission to reprint this great article in Boomer eZine. If you consent, please provide me with the bio you would like to go with it. Thanks in advance. John Howe Adam,

I request your permission to reprint this great article in Boomer eZine. If you consent, please provide me with the bio you would like to go with it.

Thanks in advance.

John Howe

]]> Comment on 11 Information Marketing Mistakes to Avoid by Pamela Avery http://www.infoprofitinsider.com/2008/02/01/11-information-marketing-mistakes-to-avoid/#comment-11 Pamela Avery Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:59:32 +0000 http://www.infoprofitinsider.com/2008/02/01/11-information-marketing-mistakes-to-avoid/#comment-11 Adam, you rock! I learn a lot from you and love your open sharing of information. I've bought one of your products and will definitely continue to learn and buy from you! Happy anniversary! Adam, you rock! I learn a lot from you and love your open sharing of information. I’ve bought one of your products and will definitely continue to learn and buy from you! Happy anniversary!

]]> Comment on Social Networking - Business Boost or Bust? by Frank Daley http://www.infoprofitinsider.com/2008/04/23/social-networking-business-boost-or-bust/#comment-10 Frank Daley Fri, 25 Apr 2008 23:53:34 +0000 http://www.infoprofitinsider.com/2008/04/23/social-networking-business-boost-or-bust/#comment-10 This is good stuff. More will be revealed gradually I suspect; this thing is in its infancy. But it is extremely helpful for those of us about to begin this business (and I'm sure for thos who are more advanced--since they admit to not being advanced in the new methodologies) toget different points of view--both pro and conm--and to learn some of the subtlties so we can all decide how best to use our valuable time and money at the outset. As Mr Urbanski's experience shows--things change and we change with them. This is good stuff. More will be revealed gradually I suspect; this thing is in its infancy. But it is extremely helpful for those of us about to begin this business (and I’m sure for thos who are more advanced–since they admit to not being advanced in the new methodologies) toget different points of view–both pro and conm–and to learn some of the subtlties so we can all decide how best to use our valuable time and money at the outset. As Mr Urbanski’s experience shows–things change and we change with them.

]]> Comment on Social Networking - Business Boost or Bust? by Caleb Scoville http://www.infoprofitinsider.com/2008/04/23/social-networking-business-boost-or-bust/#comment-9 Caleb Scoville Fri, 25 Apr 2008 06:16:16 +0000 http://www.infoprofitinsider.com/2008/04/23/social-networking-business-boost-or-bust/#comment-9 Hey Adam, As a gen Y kid, I was on Myspace and Facebook long before it was openly discussed as a legitimate business marketing tool. The way that I learned it had true potential for marketing and promotion was how much exposure my music has gained from using these sites. I've been in close to a dozen different bands and musical projects over the years and have been able to get international exposure, sell records and promote our shows and book tours! I'm now in the process of booking an entire west coast tour almost entirely on Myspace. If it can work for goofy teenage and 20 something musicians who know nothing about marketing (or at least think they don't), there must be something to it. I recently started getting friend requests from business associates and clients and I realized something. Although it may not be the best way to generate new leads for everyone, it's definitely a GREAT way to keep in touch with current or past clients. It's a great way to cross promote your other blogs or sites and there are definitely people I know making money on Facebook (I'm talking about you, Melanie) :) Caleb Learn the 5 Simple Steps to Turn One Hour into a Successful Marketing Plan http://www.northbankaudio.com/teleclass/ Hey Adam,

As a gen Y kid, I was on Myspace and Facebook long before it was openly discussed as a legitimate business marketing tool.

The way that I learned it had true potential for marketing and promotion was how much exposure my music has gained from using these sites. I’ve been in close to a dozen different bands and musical projects over the years and have been able to get international exposure, sell records and promote our shows and book tours! I’m now in the process of booking an entire west coast tour almost entirely on Myspace.

If it can work for goofy teenage and 20 something musicians who know nothing about marketing (or at least think they don’t), there must be something to it.

I recently started getting friend requests from business associates and clients and I realized something. Although it may not be the best way to generate new leads for everyone, it’s definitely a GREAT way to keep in touch with current or past clients. It’s a great way to cross promote your other blogs or sites and there are definitely people I know making money on Facebook (I’m talking about you, Melanie)

:)

Caleb

Learn the 5 Simple Steps to Turn One Hour into a Successful Marketing Plan
http://www.northbankaudio.com/teleclass/

]]> Comment on Social Networking - Business Boost or Bust? by Gina & Steve Bell http://www.infoprofitinsider.com/2008/04/23/social-networking-business-boost-or-bust/#comment-8 Gina & Steve Bell Fri, 25 Apr 2008 03:58:20 +0000 http://www.infoprofitinsider.com/2008/04/23/social-networking-business-boost-or-bust/#comment-8 Hi Adam, Excellent post. I agree with Melanie above that facebook can indeed become just another distracting and time consuming "bright shiny object" unless you develop a process to leverage the medium. What I really love about facebook is that it provides a more intimate, conversational environment that enhances the relationship building process and boosts visibility to prospects and colleagues. So far, it has been a worthwhile endeavour. Our best, Gina & Steve Bell Attract New Business Quickly and Easily in a way that is Comfortable, Motivating and Gets Massive Results! Claim Your FREE "Personal Marketing Demystified" Audio CD Now at www.thenetworkingmasters.com Hi Adam,

Excellent post.

I agree with Melanie above that facebook can indeed become just another distracting and time consuming “bright shiny object” unless you develop a process to leverage the medium.

What I really love about facebook is that it provides a more intimate, conversational environment that enhances the relationship building process and boosts visibility to prospects and colleagues.

So far, it has been a worthwhile endeavour.

Our best,

Gina & Steve Bell

Attract New Business Quickly and Easily in a way that is Comfortable, Motivating and Gets Massive Results! Claim Your FREE “Personal Marketing Demystified” Audio CD Now at http://www.thenetworkingmasters.com

]]> Comment on Social Networking - Business Boost or Bust? by Pat & Lorna Shanks http://www.infoprofitinsider.com/2008/04/23/social-networking-business-boost-or-bust/#comment-7 Pat & Lorna Shanks Fri, 25 Apr 2008 02:00:37 +0000 http://www.infoprofitinsider.com/2008/04/23/social-networking-business-boost-or-bust/#comment-7 Hey Adam, Great insight. We see social networking as just another avenue that we use in our daily marketing. We have seen Facebook suspense accounts over the past couple of months for what they considered spam without any reason given. So to us that is a 'red flag', because you don't have any control or recourse. The scalability issues that you raised are all valid. But facebook is one area within the web 2.0 arena that we do use. -- Pat & Lorna Shanks http://PatAndLorna.com Hey Adam,
Great insight. We see social networking as just another avenue that we use in our daily marketing. We have seen Facebook suspense accounts over the past couple of months for what they considered spam without any reason given. So to us that is a ‘red flag’, because you don’t have any control or recourse. The scalability issues that you raised are all valid. But facebook is one area within the web 2.0 arena that we do use.

– Pat & Lorna Shanks
http://PatAndLorna.com

]]> Comment on Social Networking - Business Boost or Bust? by Sandra Martini http://www.infoprofitinsider.com/2008/04/23/social-networking-business-boost-or-bust/#comment-6 Sandra Martini Fri, 25 Apr 2008 01:21:51 +0000 http://www.infoprofitinsider.com/2008/04/23/social-networking-business-boost-or-bust/#comment-6 Hi Adam, Great post! Like others who have commented before me, I use social networking as a lead generator and spend minimal time on it. I consider it yet another lead generation mechanism and part of my overall marketing strategy. As far as the ROI I've received in the couple of months I've been using it: about 20% of my product sales have indicated they first heard about me on Facebook and two members of my 90 Day Intensive Online Business Builder Mentoring Program have come from Facebook. I also use MySpace and use both sites as a way to repurpose my articles: 1. through MySpace blog and 2. by having an RSS feed automatically update my Facebook profile with new blog titles. For me, the return has been more than worth the investment to date. Like Melanie, I set up the process and it's managed by someone else. My one caveat for those who want to try it out...like anything, don't let it distract you from your primary goals/daily action items. You can easily become addicted. Best wishes, Sandra Martini The Automatic Business Coach(tm) & Mentor Learn 5 Simple and Easy Ways to Put Your Marketing on Autopilot at http://www.SandraMartini.com Hi Adam,

Great post! Like others who have commented before me, I use social networking as a lead generator and spend minimal time on it. I consider it yet another lead generation mechanism and part of my overall marketing strategy.

As far as the ROI I’ve received in the couple of months I’ve been using it: about 20% of my product sales have indicated they first heard about me on Facebook and two members of my 90 Day Intensive Online Business Builder Mentoring Program have come from Facebook.

I also use MySpace and use both sites as a way to repurpose my articles: 1. through MySpace blog and 2. by having an RSS feed automatically update my Facebook profile with new blog titles.

For me, the return has been more than worth the investment to date. Like Melanie, I set up the process and it’s managed by someone else.

My one caveat for those who want to try it out…like anything, don’t let it distract you from your primary goals/daily action items. You can easily become addicted.

Best wishes,

Sandra Martini
The Automatic Business Coach(tm) & Mentor

Learn 5 Simple and Easy Ways to Put Your Marketing on Autopilot at http://www.SandraMartini.com

]]> Comment on Social Networking - Business Boost or Bust? by Jan Marie Dore, The Professional Women's Online Marketing Coach http://www.infoprofitinsider.com/2008/04/23/social-networking-business-boost-or-bust/#comment-5 Jan Marie Dore, The Professional Women's Online Marketing Coach Fri, 25 Apr 2008 01:08:35 +0000 http://www.infoprofitinsider.com/2008/04/23/social-networking-business-boost-or-bust/#comment-5 A very insightful post Adam. I have dipped my toe recently into the Web 2.0 waters on Facebook, Linked In and Twitter. The jury is still out on how effective they will be for me. You have given me a great way to evaluate. Thanks! Jan Marie Dore Get your free ‘Professional Women’s Online Success Kit’ and other marketing resources at http://www.femalepreneurs.com/ezine A very insightful post Adam. I have dipped my toe recently into the Web 2.0 waters on Facebook, Linked In and Twitter. The jury is still out on how effective they will be for me. You have given me a great way to evaluate. Thanks!
Jan Marie Dore
Get your free ‘Professional Women’s Online Success Kit’ and other marketing resources at http://www.femalepreneurs.com/ezine

]]> Comment on Social Networking - Business Boost or Bust? by Melanie Benson Strick http://www.infoprofitinsider.com/2008/04/23/social-networking-business-boost-or-bust/#comment-4 Melanie Benson Strick Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:01:19 +0000 http://www.infoprofitinsider.com/2008/04/23/social-networking-business-boost-or-bust/#comment-4 Hi Adam, I gotta love the skeptic in you! Here is what I have to say about the new web 2.0 social networking. If you do it right, it is a great ROI. If you do it wrong, well, like anything, it becomes a bright shiny object that sucks a bunch of time and energy. First off, Facebook has now become my #2 lead source. I've already recouped my time investment 2 times over from product sales. Myspace.com generated a $15k client in 3 months (from time they joined my list to time of financial commitment.) Here is my tip though. Create a system of what you want done and outsource the "management" to someone else. I "peep in" once a day for about 10 minutes to just interact on FB without spending a bunch of time & energy on it. That's what makes it worth my while. =-) Best of luck to all who try it out! Melanie Benson Strick Million Dollar Lifestyle Business Coach & Virtual Team Building Expert Discover 101 Ways to Triple Your Income by Outsourcing Your High Payoff Activities at http://www.successconnections.com/101ways. Hi Adam,

I gotta love the skeptic in you!

Here is what I have to say about the new web 2.0 social networking.

If you do it right, it is a great ROI. If you do it wrong, well, like anything, it becomes a bright shiny object that sucks a bunch of time and energy.

First off, Facebook has now become my #2 lead source. I’ve already recouped my time investment 2 times over from product sales. Myspace.com generated a $15k client in 3 months (from time they joined my list to time of financial commitment.)

Here is my tip though.

Create a system of what you want done and outsource the “management” to someone else. I “peep in” once a day for about 10 minutes to just interact on FB without spending a bunch of time & energy on it.

That’s what makes it worth my while. =-)

Best of luck to all who try it out!

Melanie Benson Strick
Million Dollar Lifestyle Business Coach &
Virtual Team Building Expert

Discover 101 Ways to Triple Your Income by Outsourcing Your High Payoff Activities at http://www.successconnections.com/101ways.

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