Andrew has “spoiled” his followers big time. Did anyone receive 5-8 emails from every big and small marketer (okay, not everyone) but I lost count.

One guy was split testing 2 similar landing pages and the rest had the same basic landing page with the big giant red words at the top.

I didn’t see any of those carbon-copy landing pages used by Andrew. He was the only one with the elaborate movie that explained the FREE program.

I couldn’t help wondering what the reaction would have been if the only thing everyone saw before the opt-in was that landing page – no movie, nothing. Just opt-in, thank-you and good-bye.

This normal assumption of great wealth among marketers is not always true: “these people aren’t worrying about loosing businesses and homes in January 2010.” They are taught to portray a super successful image – perception is never the same as reality. Nothing is ever what it seems but everything is always what
it is.

The same percentages and odds of going broke apply to everyone – even those who have Rolls Royces in their garages and yachts in custom built boat docks. The difference is how they deal with it – the rich know how to climb back up and believe it or not, they secretly enjoy the challenge and don’t mind the loss nearly as much!

Any Rich people out there? Do correct me if I’m wrong! Don’t be shy either…
@thriftgirl62 on Twitter – Let’s Go!

Anyway, you raise a valid point which the website http://www.53minds.com answers upfront.

The ‘catch’ is that you get 6 weeks of content for free, no strings attached. If you like it, then there’s a paid option beyond that initial period.

Regards

Andrew

NO BILLIONAIRES EVER GIVE AWAY HELP TO THE LITTLE GUY FOR FREE!!! Assuming they’ve managed their finances well, these people aren’t worrying about loosing businesses and homes in January 2010. But some small biz people are watching data and predicting retained client non-renewals and facing the new year writing on the wall. Such folks are good people, have good services, but struggle with marketing, so they are humbly and sincerely looking for answers. Is this video and these 53 really going to provide such incredible insight to help prevent REAL loss?

That about sums this “episode” up.

Andrew is a great entrepreneur. And all entrepreneurs learn from their mistakes. And if you don’t make mistakes you will never be a great entrepreneur.

One “Infomercial” out of 76 episodes of great content is not going to keep me from watching.

Andrew…Hope you feel better and get back on track.

Best Regards

Bob

Then what do you call the reason Andrew decided to put this Video on his show? It was NOT for any affiliate commission, FREE earns Zero Dollars.

So, what do you call it? Here’s the answer:
“It is a VERY good offer – 6 weeks of free coaching, with nothing required other than an email opt-in.”

Does anyone know the value of coaching? Especially one-on-one? Do you know how much you pay for that? Good coaches run into the thousands per day — some per hour if you want to get jiggy with it!!

Clearly, it was a mistake to present the offer in the way that I did. Obviously it was not my intention to insult you – quite the contrary, I value you as a viewer of the show. I strive to provide value to you, and the http://www.53Minds.com program has tremendous value. Yes, I get paid as an affiliate, but that’s incidental and honestly should be irrelevant to you. If YOU share something good with someone, you don’t deserve to be paid but it’s nice when you are, right?

So please don’t shoot the messenger. Consider the message in the spirit it was shared with you, and also consider what I’ve given you over the past 77 episodes, too

Regards

Andrew

I hear you, but this is exactly what I’m saying … I disagree! You will lose some and you will win some but if you give people the option of running your show, YOU become their puppet and give them what they want to hear, rather than what they NEED to hear.

A good leader has to test the ground but when it comes down to it, he should go in the direction that will help his people, even it it hurts.

Other people can only run the show if I give them the option … If I appease people who complain. Naturally, Andrew must have felt the complaints were not justified enough and hene the reason he put the show back up.

Integrity is not just about what you say, it’s about what you do … not being on the fence and going with your conviction!

I do appreciate your response though Joey …

WHY are decisions made just because “someone” who is really NOBODY doesn’t happen to like it?

WHY is #1 and #2 taken as more important and therefore worthy of action but #3 and #4 are ignored as if they don’t even matter??

Whichever camp screams the loudest gets what they want?? LOL
thriftgirl62 going back to Twitter now!

@Trish:
In all reality, Andrew does NOT run the show. Theoretically, WE do. I mean, without pleased visitors, there would be no need for a site as there would be no visitors.

Please do NOT take this as a thrash against you Trish, I completely agree with you and am thrilled that Andrew finally put the video back online, what I am saying however, is that, yes, even tho this site IS Andrews, he still does have somewhat of an obligation to his followers if he wishes for them to remain followers.

I hope you can understand what I am trying to say and that I truly am not trying to bash you or your post.

Like I said, I am thrilled as well that Andrew has decided to re-post the video…

Let them know who’s running this show!!
Nuff Respect!

Kudos, Andrew; for a sound ’shakin’!

Kim

Bob #8 if you want the best of the best on selling information, I have it posted on my Twitter page NO, its NOT an affiliate link either. I always lose those things. It’s just the best I’ve ever found, that’s all.

I saw this video last night either via Facebook or You Tube. I tried to leave a comment but I wasn’t a Viddler member and it wouldn’t let me. I thought the video was creative and very professional. I wouldn’t mind that quality of video advertising my business.

I’ve seen this behaviour before. It reminds me of when my son would play a song others didn’t like on his You Tube site. There’s them that does and them that COMPLAINS.

It amazes me that you can provide FREE content for more than a year and this is your thanks.

To the WHINERS & MOANERS I say; “Andrew provides a free service and offers a business proposition that you may or may not choose to participate in. He constantly over delivers and when he runs an Affiliate MARKETING Ad, which some people and their business may derive some benefit from, your comments indicate he has let YOU down.

If you value his show as much as you claim to, perhaps Andrew should make it a Recurring Revenue model site, where he charges weekly for it.

Thanks Andrew for what you offer and here’s to your continued success.

P.S. Let the whiners eat cake.

I was so happy to read the latest email from you at NOON today – I almost broke out the Cristal to celebrate because I thought you decided to go on with the show!

But no, it’s the autoresponder still going forward as planned. Now we can watch the show too. I have a QUESTION that I can’t figure out the answer to!

WHY are decisions like this (taking the show down, apoligizing, etc..), made just because “someone” who is really NOBODY doesn’t happen to like it?

WHY is #1 and #2 taken as more important and therefore worthy of action but #3 and #4 are ignored as if they don’t even matter??

What people like and don’t like and what ANYONE thinks about what YOU DO is NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS. That applies to everyone who lives and breathes the same air.

Freedom is great and so is money – it buys more choices. Whoever pays the piper gets to pick the song…whether it’s a song he likes, you like or nobody likes is up to HIM. In this case, Andrew has every right to show us the work he did with his friends who by the way, happen to be what you call “successful” people. Hmm, must be something to learn from that.

Do NOT apologize for what you like, proudly stand up tall and be who you already are. That’s what I do and how I live — okay so I don’t have a lot of friends but so what, they always want something anyway. You can’t help stupid no matter how hard you try. Just let them be who they are, but at the same time, don’t change yourself either.

Here’s the email:

Hi Leah,

There’s a new, zero cost resource to help you that’s truly ground breaking.

If you saw the new episode of my show that I released today, you’re already up to speed. If not, check out the episode now:

http://www.helpmybusiness.com

Or, to cut right to the chase, you can get access the program now, at

http://www.53minds.com

Regards

Andrew

P.S. I was thrilled to be a consultant for Jay Abraham and Rich Schefren on this innovative project to help entpreneurs like yourself, so I encouage you to see for youself what they’re offering you. You’ll be surprised… http://www.53minds.com (and this week’s episode of my ‘Help…my business…’ show explains why.

In closing, this has been very successful “show”, don’t you thnk? Not many blogs get 10% of the response here and it’s not even bad publicity! It’s the BEST KIND YOU CAN GET and money usually can’t even buy it. It comes for free!

Congratulations to the laughing all the way to the big round table Andrew is sitting at right now! Some of you up there caught on right away. They must know the difference between outside perception and inside reality. Don’t underestimate your teacher, Andrew i’s no junior mint.

He’s more like a huge Tootsie Roll that keeps you guessing because he’s so nice but it’s really politically correct. He knows what he does and exactly what he’s doing! Mistake my ass!! Okay whatever floats your boat!! The truth floats mine and that won’t ever sink!! Let’s stick with that, shall we?

This whole thing would not be here if comments #1 and #2 never showed up to stay but they did. By cO-Inky-diNK, is dat wat ya’ Dink??

WHO am I? thriftgirl62 on Twitter and yes, that’s my Car in my driveway too!!

I didn’t see this episode before it was taking down, but I don’t really think it matters.

Sadly, we live in a “what have you done for me lately” society that can forget about all the good someone has done for them with even the slightest deviation from the norm. It is what it is.

But, before you get on your high horse, ask yourself these questions:

1.) are you creative enough to come up with your own web TV show?

2.) are you disciplined enough to put out 10-minutes of video content on a weekly basis for well over a year? do you have any clue what is takes to fulfill and maintain this from a resources standpoint?

3.) does your business honestly suck more after watching this episode?

4.) is your life that meaningless that you need to step on someone who has helped you at some point simply because he didn’t deliver what you expected one time?

5.) do you have the balls to still keep up all of the posts of negatives comments from negative people on your own blog that could potentially mar the reputation of your show to a visiting prospect?

I know that at least for myself, the answer to question#5 is NO.

So I guess Andrew has bigger balls than all of us

Keep up the great work Andrew!

My heart goes out to you! Bravo however for listening to your audience and allowing us free access to share our opinions.

You must have been mortified when you realized the impact the video had on people.

How many of us have every made mistakes that we wish we could take back – an opportunity to learn and an opportunity to learn what not to do.

Folks, come on, Andrew has given us SO much knowledge, entertainment, fun, an alternative to television and a lot of encouragement and support along the way.

Andrew, having to wait a whole week more for your next episode is going to be agony! I was counting the days till this Wednesday.

I’m going to use the opportunity to go back and watch the rest of the previous episodes. I’m up to about episode 20 and make it a point to watch a few more each week so I can “catch up”!

I learn SO much by watching your show Andrew, thank you for all you do.

Here’s some chicken soup and hot tea to help you feel better. Get well soon! We are sending love and best wishes your way!

My friend, I think you can now see why so many of us are sick of this market.

The Jackals have come out to attack you after so much massive free quality content.

Freebie seekers make me sick, and personally I owe you far more than some affiliate
commission for the education, insight, and inspiration you have given all of us over the last year plus!

To all you whiney people commenting above, get a life! Tune out and shut up, or Tune in and make some money!

How about you try to earn a living giving your customers free quality content for a year, then throw the first stone!

If you do not appreciate commerce then get out of the commerce game! Andrew teaches us to make money and
you consider it a mortal sin when he attempts to bring value for free and maybe, just maybe make a little himself!

Hypocrites….

Andrew you are and always have been a class act, unlike most of the commenter’s above!

I owe you big!

Scott Boulch

Listen, Andrew is allowed to make mistakes like everyone else. Did he kill your puppy or something? I understand that this episode may have been a disappointment and we should voice that to him, but the lashing he is receiving is really a bit much. He gives FREE high-quality content year round and took one misstep. Suddenly, everyone’s world is shattered. If anything just chalk it up to another lesson learned from Andrew which is to ALWAYS remember what the audience wants and to be consistent. Let’s not forget all the valuable info he has provided and will continue to provide. You can always just hit the stop button if you don’t like it. Cut the guy some slack! And please do not fault the guy for having affiliates, he is an INTERNET MARKETER, he does not run a charity. The guy works hard, let him make a good living!

See you next week Andrew..and don’t sweat it, we all have a brain fart once in a while:)

Looking forward to next weeks show and more gotbiz.tv updates

I know we do a show for people but I will NEVER let people run my show … period! And that from the Christian Entrepreneur.