Comments on: Episode #63 – The Sucker, How to Cross Promote Products, an iPhone Resource, and a BIG Marketing Lesson from Rosetta Stone. “Help! My Business Sucks!” with Andrew Lock

By: Jeff Schmitz

Jeff Schmitz — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 21:55:59 +0000

That add is missing flow. My eyes didn’t know what to read when and it made it look too busy. If I saw the add in a magazine, I’d likely not even read it.

By: Umair

Umair — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 03:48:53 +0000

This is a very informative video about Internet marketing. It clearly explains that there are no shortcuts instead you have to build a good base first.

By: JMooney

JMooney — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 23:34:25 +0000

I run a small business online where I sell handmade soap and beaded jewelry. I always send soap samples out with my bath & body orders, and many times it has given me repeat business from some of my customers. I’ve considered sending out soap samples with my jewelry orders as well. Perhaps I should start. It would be a small investment of supplies, for possibly great returns in more repeat customers.

Great tip about the Lolli-pop!

By: Eric

Eric — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 19:26:33 +0000

I agree that nice gestures like a free sucker can really help improve customer satisfaction. This is a fun and entertaining show. I didn’t quite follow the host’s comments about being British on July 4th. I wonder how many Americans watch this show.

By: Josh

Josh — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 04:01:19 +0000

Great video, worth the 10 mins! Very entertaining, yet enlightening at the same time . Covers a lot of great topics. I love the lolly story!

By: Carrie

Carrie — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 02:08:00 +0000

This is the first video I’ve watched of yours and I’ve got to say your show is very entertaining! Really love the delivery. I don’t mind if you don’t get to the point because you make it fun as well as giving some useful tips. This is very awesome for anyone at all interested in marketing.

By: Jason

Jason — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 01:41:27 +0000

getting something for free is always a nice way to show that you are appreciated. Many banks in my area have treats for pets that are traveling with their owners to the banks. What a nifty idea.

By: steven

steven — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 01:14:23 +0000

The fatal flaw: no deadline!

By: Steve

Steve — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:57:05 +0000

I agree with the comments about timelines. Set a date to create a sense of urgency. People prioritize (even subconsiously) when they have to work something into their schedule by a certain date.

By: Buy Spy Clock

Buy Spy Clock — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 23:05:10 +0000

All your readers must appreciate this information. I know I do.

By: Jon P

Jon P — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 22:26:36 +0000

Andrew, Maybe I wasn’t paying close enough attention, but I didn’t notice a price for the Rosetta Stone course in the ad as you were holding it up. That would be one of my first questions. Also, didn’t see any social proof, in the form of a testimonial or third-party endorsement.

By: Daniel

Daniel — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 21:07:49 +0000

I have seen a few episodes of this show, and i thoroughly enjoy it. I find the information very relevant and very useful, and this episode is no different. Andrew has an enjoyable personality and seems to know his stuff, and his subtle humor shines, and makes me laugh. The “not made in china” shirt is a good example of this. His tips about the lollipops and other ways to create awareness are all great ideas and i thank him for pointing.

By: Sebastien

Sebastien — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 17:53:56 +0000

Keep up the good work and good luck with your site – are you having fun with it? It’s interesting and well worth the time to visit.

By: Angela

Angela — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 07:54:46 +0000

My first time of seeing this website, and I found the video very interesting. Some food for thought on it.
Speaking for myself, I always find that what ads like the Rosetta Stone one miss out is white space – they always feel way too busy for me, which puts me off.

By: jayaganesh

jayaganesh — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 05:44:01 +0000

I look forward to seeing an increase in response. Internet marketing takes time and effort, and most people want fast results.In film making, you’ll notice the bad guys often enter from the right side of the screen for that reason.
They need to offer something for free (e.g. sample lesson) to get people on a list where they can be marketed to again and again on what they are interested in most

By: Megann

Megann — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 05:14:02 +0000

This is the first time I’ve ever seen one of these shows. Andrew is pretty entertaining & I love the shirt. Good advice, but I feel he rambles too much throughout the presentation.

By: madhukar

madhukar — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 04:08:05 +0000

Hi Andrew
you are doing such a great and easy made job giving the information through web technology so that many of them will view the video in order to know some information related to products,place to visit it is better to view some video clips about the related topic that you explain it is my suggestion so that it will be much attractive yo view this show

By: KABUNDA

KABUNDA — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 02:15:25 +0000

This video was nice, I liked it and I enjoyed
watching it. Very well presented and also his
T-shirt is awesome. I just really liked it and
think it was great. Thank you

By: Jswierko

Jswierko — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:49:41 +0000

I think this was very interesting, but sometimes he could have gotten to the point quicker. This was very informative

By: Michael Lane

Michael Lane — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 22:26:15 +0000

A lot can go into a good ad, and I think this has been a very solid lesson on it. My wife and I are looking into opening our own business soon, and I am making her sit down and watch this video.

By: Stacy

Stacy — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 20:56:47 +0000

Andrew has a good service, he is doing this for free and it is designed to help people get a little further ahead in life without promoting excessive greed while doing so. While Andrew is interesting and quick witted, while I was watching this ( knowing what the purpose of the podcast is) I really had a rough time focusing on the beginning. Basically, the information is great when you get past a rather long introduction.

By: Ann

Ann — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 20:17:21 +0000

This show seems very and informative and thats always a plus, and some of the information could be very helpful, but the add on Rosetta stone dosent show a deadline on how long a person would have to respond to the offer and think that there should be information on that in the show, but other then adding a few minor details this show looks very interesting.

By: Denise

Denise — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 19:27:40 +0000

Takes a while to get to the point, lots of rambling… Unless you know that he is very smart and delivers good tips, you might not have the patience to listen.

By: gazzali

gazzali — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 18:23:02 +0000

the advice given are quite practical , the business ideals are now quite different now , so some of these advices comes to good use . The business may start to rise but there are some quality managements to maintain. its a good show .

By: Bruce

Bruce — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 17:22:31 +0000

I don’t know anything about marketing but learned something today. Nice breakdown on what makes a good ad. Also good info on marketing several products. Good things to keep in mind.

By: Ludovit

Ludovit — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 15:10:24 +0000

Small stuff really makes the difference. It could be a lollipop, a candy, a coffee or a dessert in restaurant or simply a smiling person behind the counter. I believe that this kind of competition between companies is even more important than price competition.

Small example, my coffee shop. I get up a little early every day do grab a coffee someplace. There are two shops like this on my way to work. The coffee is comparable, yet one of the shops is almost twice as expensive. However, I tend to go to the more expensive shop. The only difference is their more personal way of serving you. After just a few visits, the staff already remembers me well and its a really nice feeling to walk into a coffee shop saying “The usual.” to a smiling waiter and wait for him to bring you your favorite newspaper.

By: Alicia

Alicia — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 15:07:08 +0000

I really enjoyed Andrew’s delivery style. I always appreciate humor in informational material. The tips were straightforward, pretty simple, and easily illustrated. Some of this information could definitely help someone get their business off the ground, or grow a small business.

By: Dwane Barnes

Dwane Barnes — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 06:33:16 +0000

“Marketing is everything and everything is marketing” this was a wealth of info on an business level that all business minds should have in their motto. Great stuff Andrew!

By: Shelbria

Shelbria — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 05:28:25 +0000

Wow!! That was a very informative video! It was just some wonderful tips that anybody could use to improve a business!! Thanks! =)

By: kalimullahkhan

kalimullahkhan — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 02:34:18 +0000

It is very informative video.It is what i am in need now.Doing this kind of tv show is quite good because i can learn from my chair…and this video help me to improve my skill