Episode #104 – “The One With the Fireworks ”

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Episode #50 – “I Never Get Tired of Judging People ”

Before I get to the show notes, I just wanted to let you know that in view of the success and popularity of Twitter, all future episodes will be shortened from the current 10 minutes to just 12 seconds long. A recent survey showed that 93.873% of you suffer from Attention Deficit Disorder, so I’m confident that this new format will be much more helpful to you. The new format will be available from today, April 1st.

I’m excited…and I just can’t hide it. For the last 6 months I’ve been working on a new project for YOUR benefit (well sure, I benefit too).

With the success of this show combined with my background in the world of TV production, I’m creating a new WebTV network for entrepreneurs called GotBiz.tv. The theme of the network is ‘business doesn’t have to be boring’ and there’ll be lots of 10 minute, weekly shows on all kinds of subjects that relate to helping you in your business, whatever that might be.

In this episode I’ll give you a tour of the new home of GotBiz.tv, our custom built production studio in Salt Lake City, Utah. We’ve started production on some of the new shows and we plan to launch the network within the next couple of months, so look out for more news on that. Oh, and I’d love to hear about your suggestions for topics for shows. It can be anything you like, just post a comment on the blog and I’ll follow up with you.

The viewer question this time relates to someone who has plenty of visitors to their website, but those visits aren’t translating into sales. This is a problem with conversion, and I explain more about that as well as provide some suggestions on how to improve conversion.

Have you ever had to arrange a meeting for a bunch of people who live in different areas? It’s a pain. I recently discovered a service that makes the process simple and efficient, and I share that with you in this week’s video.

Ah, the ups and downs of eBay. It’s getting to be quite a saga, isn’t it? There’s been more changes in the company in the last year than in the previous 5 years combined, and most of those changes are not good. But eBay is still doing some things right, and the big marketing lesson I feature this time is something that YOU can adapt and benefit from in your business. It relates to how you make customers FEEL about you and your business. Let me know what you think.

Websites and resources mentioned in the show:

EZS3 Service (It’s THE Service I personally use for storing and playing videos on the NiftyClicks.com website)

When Is Good? (Great, free online tool for arranging a mutually agreeable meeting time)

NiftyClicks (discover the very latest web tools and resources)

Get a Private Telephone Consultation with me (to Help YOUR Business)

Microwave Marketing (Your Monthly Business Training System – special low price offer for you)

T-Shirts for the show are supplied by National Media Services (check out their excellent service)

Regards,

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Episode #44 – In the midst of a recession comes a story that’ll warm your heart. A restaurant owner in London has scrapped the prices on the menu, to let the customers decide what they want to move. Some call it stupid, I call it smart, and I’ll tell you why in this episode.

Many people wonder whether it’s wise or even feasible to promote a local business online. After all, it might seem like trying to crack a nut with a sledgehammer, right? Well, you’d be surprised what you can do online to get new customers for your business, even if it only serves a very small local area. I’ll give you some resources that’ll help, too.

This week’s nifty web resource is an amazing directory of millions of free books and articles, all current since the 1990′s. I’m confident that this one’ll be new to you.

I took my parents to Santa Fe for a few days recently and we discovered Cafe Pasqual’s, a phenomenal restaurant, a real gem of a find. There’s a couple of big lessons that any business can learn from this innovative restaurant, watch the episode to find out what they are.

During this episode I make an irresistible offer for you to acquire my new eBay book: ’7 Unconventional Ways to Profit from eBay’ – it’s hot off the press and just waiting for you to ge…

Websites and resources mentioned in the show:

Choose What You Want to Pay for my new eBay Book (offer valid in the U.S. and Canada only – click on the ‘donate’ link below and simply name your price – there’s no order form, just click the button and enter your contact and shipping information etc)

(link was removed after offer expired)

Craigslist (promote your local business)

Kijiji (another option to promote your local business)

The Free Library (free resources of articles and books)

Yelp (independent restaurant reviews)

NiftyClicks (discover the very latest web tools and resources)

Private Consultation for YOUR Business (with me)

Microwave Marketing Training System (special offer for you)

T-Shirts for the show are supplied by National Media Services

Regards,

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Episode #38 – Don’t get me started on UPS. They lost my business a couple of years ago when they ‘lost’ two very valuable parcels. Adding fuel to the fire, you gotta’ see the security video in this episode…

This week’s question is all about eBay. As you know, I don’t recommend that anyone uses eBay in a conventional way. BUT, and it’s a big but, you SHOULD be using eBay to promote your business. I’ll explain more in this episode.

I know that a lot of people are into producing their own online videos, but where do you start? I’ve discovered an excellent, low cost resource you can use. In fact, you can ‘try before you buy’ because the site I recommend in this episode has many free videos available.

The BIG marketing lesson is from a little company you might have heard of – McDonalds! But it’s not the obvious marketing lesson you might immediately think of like the ‘would you like fries with that’ upsell. Oh no, sir-ee. Check it out, you CAN use this lesson in your business to make more money on every sale.

Websites and resources mentioned in the show:

Izzy Video (video tutorials)

Yanik Silver’s Underground Online Seminar (Feb 2009 – for advanced marketers only)

The Florida Seminar (join me in Orlando FL, Jan 23-25th 2009)

NiftyClicks (discover the very latest web tools and resources)

Private Consultation for YOUR Business (with me)

Microwave Marketing Training System (special offer for you)

Regards,

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Episode #12 – I offered to do a special video for you about all the changes happening on eBay and hundreds of you responded so here it is.  I’ve never seen so many changes in such a short space of time, and it’s difficult for anyone to keep up with them, so I’ve tried to simplify it as much as possible. I talk about the feedback changes, the fee increases, the new Powerseller level, and a lot more. But it’s not all doom and gloom either! Although I think most of the changes are badly thought out and implemented, my H3 system for attracting NEW buyers for your business from eBay is working better than ever because the number of sellers has dramatically reduced, which means less competition.

I invite you to join me on a special Webinar where I’ll show the inner workings of the H3 system, on the evening of Thursday 10th July. Click here to register.

Resources and websites mentioned in this episode:

eBay

Register for the Special eBay Webinar

Regards,

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Episode #11 – I attended the eBay Live! annual event in Chicago, and it was not pretty as I explain in this video.  Many eBay sellers are giving up because of the changes that eBay management has forced on them.  There’s a viewer question from a 70 year old lady who asks how to earn more from her speaking gigs!  The Nifty Click web resource helps you to manage your money (and it’s completely free).  And finally, the BIG marketing lesson comes from Costco, a company that deserves your business….you’ll soon see why.

Resources and websites mentioned in this episode:

Cruise Free (report)

Mint

Regards,

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