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Hi David,
I love reading. I love book stores. I was at the local borders yesterday a I left feeling depressed: lack of service, nothing was sorted, employees were less that happy to be there.
I wonder how much that is contributing to the demise?
Ron…
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- Titles of Books
- 49 Marketing Secrets (THAT WORK) to Grow Sales
The Platinum Rule for Small Business Mastery
Celebrating Success! 14 Ways to Create a Successful Company
- About Me:
- Ron Finklestein’s Short Bio.
Ronald Finklestein, President of AKRIS INC., Your Small Business Success Expert, business coach, consultant, speaker, author, and trainer, has published three books: Celebrating Success! Fourteen Ways to a Successful Company, 49 Marketing Secrets (THAT WORK) to Grow Sales and The Platinum Rule for Small Business Mastery.
His articles have been published by entrepreneur.com, thestreet.com, and msnbc.com. He has been interviewed by The Training and Success Network (TSTN), been profiled in The Akron Beacon Journal and quoted in a variety of newspaper articles from newspapers across the country. He also co founded Celebrating Success! conference.
Finklestein is available for coaching and consulting and for speaking engagements, workshops, and seminars. You can contact him at info@yourbusinesscoach.net or (330) 990–0788. Sign up for his newsletter at http://www.ronfinklestein.com
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- http://www.ronfinklestein.com
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- At 3:12pm on August 15, 2008,
Aidana WillowRaven said…
- Just wanted to stop in and say hi and also let you know that my "Back to School" sales promotion for authors and publishers is ending soon.
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901-325-1402
- At 7:33am on March 7, 2008,
John Williamson said… - Hi Ron,
You're pretty impressive yourself. ;-)
I'm looking forward to getting to know you better.
John
- At 11:38am on February 3, 2008,
Paul McCord said… - Ron,
We haven't met but I think I may have an upcoming book launch that may be of interest. If you would like to add dozens--or hundreds of quality opt-in subscribers to your email list, this launch can help do that.
My first book's launch was highly successful, reaching the top 10 on Amazon and #1 in business. This launch will be much bigger, offering a huge base of potential subscribers.
Book Launch
and massive list builder campaign
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
FROM:
Paul McCord
Houston, Texas
I would like to extend an invitation to you to take advantage of this opportunity to massively increase your opt-in list—and make a little money, too—on Tuesday, March 11.
My Goal:
Make my soon to be released 2nd book, SuperStar Selling: 12 Keys to Becoming a Sales SuperStar an Amazon and Barnes and Noble bestseller
Your Goal:
Get tons of free traffic and hundreds of free qualified opt-ins (and make a little money, too)
On March 11th, there will be a massive e-mail campaign to push the sales of my book up the charts on Amazon and Barnes and Noble. The campaign will include approximately 1,000,000 (I’m shooting for more) emails to loyal readers and subscribers to dozens of newsletters and ezines. I already have hundreds of thousands committed from other authors and internet business owners I know. I would like to include yours.
But before I explain how it works, I realize you are not be familiar with my book. Let me give you an idea of what just a few people who have read the book have said:
"Paul McCord has written the most complete sales bible for aspiring sales superstars I've ever read! His 12 Keys will become your "Ten Commandments" to both a far more profitable career and fulfilling life!"
Dave Anderson, best-selling author, How to Deal with Difficult Customers
”Think top sellers are born, not made? If so, you'll learn otherwise in this
straight-shooting book by Paul McCord. He takes the mystique out of their
stellar results and shows you exactly what top producers do differently than
the Average Joe. Best of all, he shows you how you can replicate their
achievements, capitalize on your personal strengths and take charge of your
success.
Jill Konrath, best-selling author, Selling to Big Companies
“In SuperStar Selling, Paul McCord lays out a step-by-step program, that if followed, will result in success. Finally, a sales “how-to” book that really does show exactly how to do it.”
Paul Flood, President, Paul Flood Marketing, Fairfield, Ohio
“SuperStar Selling: 12 Keys to Becoming a Sales SuperStar is a must read for any independent business owner or sales manager charged with equipping a sales staff to write more business. This book provides as clear, detailed path for any owner or manager to guide their team to massive success.”
Tom Baker, President, Advanced Automation, Inc., Dallas, Texas
“This is a must read handbook for anyone wanting to go the top in sales. If you want to make a mark in sales, I strongly recommend you not only read the book, but implement what you learn.”
Nkechi Ali-Balogun, Principal Consultant, NECCI Consulting, Lagos, Nigeria
“Advice worth twice the price from the man who wrote the book on how to build a business through referrals. A must-have for anyone looking to start from scratch or or get to the top in their sales business.”
Robert Haynes, 20 year Financial Markets Senior Executive, Boston, MA
“This should be a required read of any job seeker seeking a career in sales or any sales pro consdering a change.”
Rob Halvorsen, President, Sales Careers Online, Houston, Texas
“If you’re ready to give your sales career a boost, you should read Paul McCord’s new book. Based on his own years of experience and sales leadership, Paul identifies 12 main issues that must be addressed if you are to transform yourself from an average performer into a sales superstar. The book offers a down-to-earth and practical assessment of the issues that stand between you and continued success in the sales profession and is illustrated with many concrete examples you can apply to your sales career today. SuperStar Selling: 12 Keys to Becoming a Sales SuperStar is a must-read for sales professionals committed to success and managers dedicated to building a team of winners.” Jan Visser, Founder, SalesMarks.com
“If you're still dreaming of becoming a sales superstar, or simply need to *finally* make a decent living, then this book will meet you where you are today, and show you the steps. No vague fluff. No impractical methods. Just training of the highest order. Paul’s a 'Dr Phil' for no-nonsense sales training.”
Dr. Martin Russell, WordofMouthMagic.com, Australia
“An excellent and insightful piece of work, well researched and simply presented. The Twelve Keys that unlock the magic of sales mastery!”
Alan Todd, RE/MAX, Canada
“Paul McCord provides a step-by-step approach for separating yourself from the crowd of faceless salespeople scrambling to survive. If you are ready to be a Super Star sales professional, buy this book, study its truths, and apply its powerful lessons for achieving outstanding results.”
Randy Pennington, Author Results Rule! Build a Culture that Blows the Competition Away
“Troubleshooting your career is the first step to change. Finding real solutions is the second. This book shows you how to do both to finally get the results you want.”
Ted Timmers, European Director, EuroTeam Import/Export Ltd.
“Paul McCord’s latest book is without doubt one of the finest ever written on the subject and amply demonstrates the author’s grasp of the subject: Paul has once again illustrated his understanding of just what it takes to make it to the very top in selling by providing an easy to follow route map, in a language that is easy to comprehend.
Some sales professionals do have ten year’s selling experience but in truth, most have one year’s experience ten times; they believe that development begins and ends with one or two training courses attended years back. This is clearly a nonsense: Regular reviews are essential if optimum performance levels are to be maintained otherwise there is the likelihood that individuals will slip into a “unconsciously incompetent” mode.
In my view, this book should be in the top desk drawer of every professional salesman and woman, so that it can be read and re-read over and over again. The nuggets of wisdom are motivational, guiding and wholly relevant.”
Jonathan Farrington, Chairman, The Sales Practitioners Group, London
"If you're tired of chasing, pursuing, and begging for sales, read this book immediately. Paul McCord knows what it takes to become a sales superstar and knows how to make you one too. I know because I've seen him do it for countless salespeople firsthand."
Frank Rumbauskas, NY Times Bestselling Author, Never Cold Call Again
Moreover, these are just a few of the endorsements the book has received.
Some of the folks participating:
New York Times Bestselling authors:
Dave Anderson, Selling Above the Crowd
Dave Lakhani, Power of an Hour
Dr. Joe Vitale, There’s a Customer Born Every Minute
Frank Rumbauskas, Never Cold Call Again
Amazon bestselling authors:
Rick Frishman, Author 101 series of books
Jill Konrath, Selling to Big Companies
Wendy Weiss, Cold Calling for Women
Kelley Roberston, The Secrets of Power Selling
Jeb Blount, Power Principles
Anne Miller, Metaphorically Speaking
Some of the huge internet sites that will be joining:
Self Growth.com
Sales Careers Online
Sales Gravy
Top 10 Sales Articles
Eyes On Sales
Sales Dog
Top Sales Experts
Salesopedia
And more will be joining the effort.
All of these people and sites have huge mailing lists of salespeople, executives, service professionals and business owners—and your site, along with yourself and your products will be featured to each of their subscribers.
Who else is participating? A large number of independent business owners and providers, from IT people; sales, business and life coaches; money making opportunities; various products and services; business consultants; and much more.
I am constructing a page to go live on March 11 that will feature a massive collection of “ethical bribes” offered free to anyone and everyone who purchases the book that day.
All they have to do is enter their Amazon or Barnes and Noble order # and they get their bonuses.
Early on the morning of March 11th each participant will send an email to their subscriber list encouraging them to purchase the book that day on Amazon or Barnes and Noble and to visit the book’s bonus site to claim their bonuses. Upon completing the form at the site with their Amazon order #, they will be given an ID code that entitles them to go to YOUR website and claim the bonus you are providing. As part of their process of claiming your bonus, you can require them to become a member of your e-mail list.
How You Can Get In On It:
I’d like you to contribute your freebie(s) to the page. You will benefit three ways:
1. You, your site and your product will get massive exposure by being
listed on the page.
2. When those who have purchased the book receive their ID number, I
will be happy to direct them to a page you set up that will require them
to provide their information, including ID number and be informed
that by claiming their product, they are opting-in to your list.
3. If you are an Amazon or Barnes and Noble affiliate, you can direct
your subscribers through your affiliate link and receive a commission
on the sale.
What’s Required From You:
All you need to do to have your freebies included on the page is to mail your list on the morning of Tuesday, March 11th announcing the promo. (That’s the preferred date. If you can’t mail until the 12th, 13th, 14th or 15th, that’s fine, but the 11th is the date of the big push.)
That’s all you have to do—and then get ready for a huge stream of visitors on the 11th.
The catch? Well, your freebie has to be something good, along the lines of “You can’t give away anything you wouldn’t otherwise sell.” And, of course, no adult material. Other than that, it’s wide open. E-books, CD’s, DVD’s, free consultations and anything else of value you would like to use to promote yourself, your site and your products/services are acceptable.
When you’re ready to go, send me an email at pmccord@mccordandassociates.com including the following:
1. Name of your offering
2. Description of your freebie (including dollar value)
3. URL of the webpage the purchaser will be asked to visit
4. Graphic of the product, logo, and/or photo of yourself
5. Date of your mailing and approximate size of your list (again, the preferred date is March 11th, but a date later than that is acceptable)
Once I get your information, I’ll send you a sample email that you can customize for the mailing on the 11th.
I look forward to hearing from you in the very near future. Let’s make the 11th a huge list-building day (not to mention making some commission dollars off Amazon and Barnes and Noble!)
Paul McCord
pmccord@mccordandassociates.com
- At 1:42pm on February 1, 2008,
Rebecca Evans said… - Ron - you definately owe it to the world to share your moment in time - we need stories filled with hope and inspiration to keep the rest of us going. I look forward to learning more about you!
- At 10:38am on February 1, 2008,
Rebecca Evans said…
- Ron - thanks for the comment! I believe the spiritual path, whether Zen or Christian or any other "belief" is not that far removed from one another and is part of "every category (if we can think of our lives in sections, though we are whole) of our being"
Rebecca
- At 9:51pm on January 13, 2008,
Sandra Strauss said… - Hey, Ron,
Impressive experience and achievements. I haven't explored this forum yet and appreciate you adding me to your list.You've inspired me to post my bio--add that to my always expanding TTD list. Sandy
- At 5:34pm on January 13, 2008,
Ron Finklestein said…
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