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Old April 11, 2001, 02:15 PM
Julie Jordan Scott
 
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Default Wow. Never had THAT happen before!

Hi Duane!

> A strange phenomenon has been happening. I
> was in the bookstore yesterday, and I was
> approached by 4 separate individuals. They
> were all PROMOTING the same Multilevel
> opportunity! (Quixtar)

****I have seen business cards tucked into books I have purchased, but I have never been approached like that!

How did you respond?

I wonder what kind of success they are achieving?

Velly, velly interesting!

Dien mentioned previously my appreciation for the book, "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell. Sounds like these networkers were on the hunt for a Maven or two or twelve....very interconnected people who enjoy sharing an excellent find.

I am going to be more alert on my next trip to the bookstore.........

With Purpose and Passion,

JULIE JORDAN SCOTT




Dare to Discover Your Passion, Decide to Live Your Destiny!
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Old April 11, 2001, 04:49 PM
Dan Butler
 
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Default Re: about those business cards in books...

Julie --

I wanted to say that the business card in the book can be very effective depending on what kind of business you are in. I used to do that at the libraries bookstores.

Very worthwhile depending on your business.

-- Dan Butler

> Hi Duane!

> ****I have seen business cards tucked into
> books I have purchased, but I have never
> been approached like that!

> How did you respond?

> I wonder what kind of success they are
> achieving?

> Velly, velly interesting!

> Dien mentioned previously my appreciation
> for the book, "The Tipping Point"
> by Malcolm Gladwell. Sounds like these
> networkers were on the hunt for a Maven or
> two or twelve....very interconnected people
> who enjoy sharing an excellent find.

> I am going to be more alert on my next trip
> to the bookstore.........

> With Purpose and Passion,

> JULIE JORDAN SCOTT
  #3  
Old April 11, 2001, 05:18 PM
Dien Rice
 
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Default Re: about those business cards in books...

Hi Dan,

> I wanted to say that the business card in
> the book can be very effective depending on
> what kind of business you are in. I used to
> do that at the libraries bookstores.

> Very worthwhile depending on your business.

Thanks Julie and Dan for pointing this out.... I haven't seen this here in Australia yet, but I can see how it could be effective! It would be a very inexpensive way to target people with a specific interest.... Thanks for sharing the idea! :)

- Dien
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Old April 11, 2001, 06:34 PM
Julie Jordan Scott
 
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Default Thank you, Dan!

> Julie --

> I wanted to say that the business card in
> the book can be very effective depending on
> what kind of business you are in.

***Hi, Dan!

Great to see you! And you know, after I wrote that I thought...."I need to try that!"

Thanks for the confirmation!

With Purpose and Passion,

JULIE JORDAN SCOTT


Dare to Discover Your Passion, Decide to Live Your Destiny!
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Old April 11, 2001, 06:59 PM
Duane Adolph
 
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Default Re: Wow. Never had THAT happen before!

> Hi Duane!

> ****I have seen business cards tucked into
> books I have purchased, but I have never
> been approached like that!

Now there is a UNIQUE idea. I know that if I saw a website on that card. I would check it out!

> How did you respond?

Ohh boy did I have some fun with them...at first. I played like "Columbo" (the detective) and acted as if I had never heard of their opportunity. It was interesting to see the various sales techniques. I also learned a lot about each of them! (I got THEIR business cards)

> I wonder what kind of success they are
> achieving?

I think the are growing over here because almost everyone I know is starting to approach me! (SPOOKY..almost CULT LIKE)

> Velly, velly interesting!

Velly!!

> Dien mentioned previously my appreciation
> for the book, "The Tipping Point"
> by Malcolm Gladwell. Sounds like these
> networkers were on the hunt for a Maven or
> two or twelve....very interconnected people
> who enjoy sharing an excellent find.

I too read this book...and you are CORRECT! It was like a Maven hunt!

> I am going to be more alert on my next trip
> to the bookstore.........

I can always appreciate someone trying to make it. It just got a little frustrating when I was trying to leave the bookstore and kept being approached...The last person "caught" me while I was leaving the bookstore!

Thanks Julie!

> With Purpose and Passion,

> JULIE JORDAN SCOTT
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Old April 11, 2001, 08:14 PM
Michael Ross
 
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Default Here's an article about using business cards...

Here's an article I wrote about using your business card to generate sales... follow the link.


How To Use Your Business Card To Generate Bucket Loads of Customers
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Old April 11, 2001, 11:02 PM
Dien Rice
 
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Default Re: Here's an article about using business cards...

Hi Michael!

Great article.... Your web site has some real gems. It's well worth looking through it all! :)

Thanks!

Hmm... "Miros Design Services".... MIchael ROSs.... I only just realized. (Yeah, I know, sometimes I'm slow... :))

You know what this reminds me of? Kirk Kerkorian (an American multibillionaire) calls his own company Tracinda, and has a big charity fund called Lincy.... Both named after his daughters, Tracy and Linda.... :)

- Dien


Michael Ross's web site
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Old April 17, 2001, 04:35 AM
Jeagan Lee
 
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Default I like your tips very much!

Hi Michael,

I have spent a couple of hours reading your pages.
Full of creativity indeed!
A beginner I may be, I find them denying any mediocricy in marketing.
Thanks for your great ideas and tips.

Jeagan Lee
  #9  
Old April 18, 2001, 06:48 PM
Duane Adolph
 
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Default Re: Here's an article about using business cards...

Thanks, for the interesting article Michael. I was wondering if you had any stats on somebody using this technique?

Duane

> Here's an article I wrote about using your
> business card to generate sales... follow
> the link.
 


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