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Rich Author Video #2 Is Now Ready!
Ok - it’s 4:30am right now, and I tossed and turned for the last few hours of sleep. Ever had a night like that?
I finally gave up trying to sleep, and decided to get to the office early today to upload Rich Author video #2 for you.
BTW: Thanks for all the great emails you sent in about the first video!
In this second video, you’ll discover…
–How to make money before writing one word of your book…http://www.automaticbestseller.com/rich_author
–The fastest, easiest way to build a highly profitable book empire…
–How to “graduate” your readers to more products (and more profits)…
–The biggest mistake that 90% of authors make (otherwise known as “the hard and lonely road”)…
–12 ways to become a million-dollar author–in ADDITION to your book sales…
–10 steps to hosting a successful and profitable teleseminar…
And LOTS more.
It’s about 30 minutes of KILLER content that can instantly boost your credibility and dramatically increase your book sales almost overnight.
So don’t miss it…
Talk soon,
Chris
P.S. I’m really getting into the “meat” of the process with this video, and you’ll definitely want to take lots of notes.
And next time, I’ll show you how to unlock the secret power of the e-class, as well as my own personal “book building wheel”.
So keep an eye out for another message from me in the next few days. But in the meantime, check out Video 2:
http://www.automaticbestseller.com/rich_author
May 1st, 2008 at 8:47 pm
This video is giving me hope! The first step is to get organized. I need to sit down and list my goals. Then hold myself responsible for getting these accomplished.
May 1st, 2008 at 9:27 pm
The above comment is in reference to the first video. I watched them both and got so excited, I commented on the wrong one. Sorry everyone!
May 1st, 2008 at 9:37 pm
This is really great stuff. It sounds like a reallyy great opportunity for newbies, who have been all over the web and back trying to find solutions. I am interested to hear more.
May 1st, 2008 at 9:55 pm
You spoke extensively about becoming a best seller and the work that needs to be put in. I find it encouraging even though I realize it’s going to take much dedication.
May 1st, 2008 at 9:57 pm
I liked the stuff he said about becoming a best seller. So the goal should be to be in the top 3 on the New York times bestsellers list. That’s really worth working towards.
May 1st, 2008 at 11:04 pm
Yes this is going to take a lot of hard work and dedication, but think of all the different avenues that this can go. All from one book idea!
May 1st, 2008 at 11:12 pm
After watching this, I can fully appreciate the need to have a good advertising and/or marketing plan in order to increase seminar attendance.
May 2nd, 2008 at 2:42 am
I found this video to be absolutely helpful. I now realize what exactly a book empire is, even though I had never heard the term before. I just love the idea.
May 2nd, 2008 at 2:46 am
I realize just how much work it’s going to be to succeed in the writing field, but I can’t wait to jump in and build my own “book empire”.
May 2nd, 2008 at 2:47 am
Finding the publisher-really that sounds like a huge step. I know there are independent places but it seems like few books get sold that way.
How long could you keep going when being turned down so often?
May 2nd, 2008 at 2:48 am
Ha, 90 days to sell a million books! I like the ambition there-especially when you consider what was actually achieved!
How long would I keep going-I guess as long as it takes.
May 2nd, 2008 at 2:50 am
It’s definitely tough to get out there, especially when you are starting as an unknown, but I think it can be done if you keep yourself motivated! I think that it’s something I could really keep going with, even if I do get turned down several times. I’ll do what I have to.
May 2nd, 2008 at 9:21 am
I came here at the recomendation of a friend. I’ll admit I came with scepticism. I’m looking forward to the rest of the videos, I’m curious with the “not using a publisher” works.
May 2nd, 2008 at 11:39 am
I wish I knew about this sooner. “Hard and Lonely” is correct. I’m definitely going this way for the next project.
Ella :
You’re not the only one. I was thinking “no way !” all the way through the video, but you know, he’s right. I just never thought of it that way before.
May 2nd, 2008 at 11:50 am
Ella :
It works. I’ve never had a publisher, always sold my own books. It was a hard and lonely slog though, I just never realized I should have been building credibility instead of just selling books.
For some reason I never thought of doing more than that though. I’m waiting for his third video, hope it’s not too long in coming
May 2nd, 2008 at 12:32 pm
Finally, he’s getting to the “meat” of it. I’m a lot like him, I like to get things done quickly. So I’m sitting here and I’m thinking, can he go any faster with this ? cos I need to know.
- JohnnyT
May 2nd, 2008 at 12:49 pm
Anyone else think Chris is cute ? Imma watching the videos.. and maybe learning something.. but he’s so *dreamy*
May 2nd, 2008 at 2:46 pm
uh. no. didn’t really notice how cute he is, as I hope girls think I’m cuter. but I won’t hold my breath.
gaining credibility is a brilliant idea, and why I haven’t heard of this before now is sad.
May 2nd, 2008 at 2:51 pm
so far so good. I guess I shouldn’t be too impatient since the videos are a free look.
I really want to understand better how he made himself more credible and was able to wait on a publisher. It’s intriguing me.
May 2nd, 2008 at 6:19 pm
I also wonder how things work out when you aren’t using a publisher, because I’ve always heard that it’s best that you do. I guess I’ll find out soon enough.
May 2nd, 2008 at 6:34 pm
I am curious as to whether or not anybody here as tried any of these methods before. How did it work out for you? What has drawn you to following these videos?
May 2nd, 2008 at 7:53 pm
Some of these techniques are simply ingenious. I mean Chris is getting folks to pay to tell him what to write about in his books that they are going to buy. Incredible.
May 2nd, 2008 at 10:45 pm
Not only full of good ideas, but also an example of first-class speaking. Will be recommending your video to all the boring speakers I have to live with every day.
May 2nd, 2008 at 11:26 pm
He sounds like he has a lot of really interesting techniques that I would love to try out. I didn’t know that you really could go about getting a book published without an actual publisher.
May 2nd, 2008 at 11:41 pm
I honestly never had any idea whatsoever that you could do so much to market your book, and make so much money before you even write the book! I just can’t believe how successful some people have become through owning a book empire.
May 2nd, 2008 at 11:42 pm
Same here. that took a bit of thinking. The business of publishing seems to have experienced a paradigm shift of some degree. It is good of Mr. Guerriero to keep us informed about it.
I look forward to his coming videos.
May 2nd, 2008 at 11:58 pm
I am looking forward to future videos as well, and I’m quite excited to hear what is next. I’m not as knowledgeable about the publishing process, so I’m glad there is somebody looking out for the little guy in all of this.
May 3rd, 2008 at 1:32 am
PJ.. okay maybe not as cute as you (who knows right ?) but then you don’t teach me anything.
May 3rd, 2008 at 1:44 am
@Trixie
Hahah this proves that girls can’t write
May 3rd, 2008 at 1:55 am
Girls can TOO write ! I’ll get you after this, just wait !
and STOP looking at my screen !
May 3rd, 2008 at 1:57 am
Uh oh.. I’ll be back Chris. keep those videos coming.
May 3rd, 2008 at 9:11 am
I love this ‘book empire’ idea. Sounds like vertical integration in manufacturing and it makes a lot of sense. There seems to be so many different but related revenue streams - and as Chris points out, several are ahead of the actual book.
May 3rd, 2008 at 1:03 pm
Trix: I agree with you - his cuteness is distracting.
In any case, I’m learning a lot and helping my friend out with some new ideas I am picking up.
May 3rd, 2008 at 2:11 pm
I had no idea that it could be this easy. I mean, it’s still going to be extremely difficult in terms of staying motivated, but at least there’s somebody that’s out to help all the beginners out there.
May 3rd, 2008 at 6:24 pm
What, if any, books have made it big without having a big publisher? I just can’t think of any at the moment.
I won’t let that get me down though.
May 3rd, 2008 at 10:26 pm
Just to mentioned a part of the video I certainly missed. The part about learning something from all your mentors. At least one thing… I will start today.
May 3rd, 2008 at 11:00 pm
I missed the “hidden meaning” too Carol. It’s true what he says, we all need someone who can provide feedback and guidance.
I wonder if I can ask him to be my mentor. I’ve already learned a lot from the movies, so he’s already my mentor in a sense.
May 4th, 2008 at 2:20 am
I guess that Chris will be my new mentor even if he doesn’t know about that fact. I need to take this to heart-but hey I haven’t even written my book yet. I get to the end of the first chapter and stall-never get past.
Other than accountability-how do you get past that plateau?
May 4th, 2008 at 2:22 am
Other than figuring out why you are stuck where you are? Have you tried that?
How do you all manage to market without a publisher?
May 4th, 2008 at 2:34 am
I have yet to market at all-let alone start to branch out into other products. I can really see how that would increase selling power if you can only make your book relate to other products.
May 4th, 2008 at 2:49 am
What if your product isn’t something that really translates well into other products-how do you come up with the other money spinners? I have never been good at this!
May 4th, 2008 at 3:12 am
Maybe if products are your ultimate aim then you need to be aiming your book ideas along that line-something that would ultimately allow you to do that.
May 4th, 2008 at 3:23 pm
Antoinnette, I guess you have to have a passion ainside and then make time to pursue it. I do have a passion to write, but I have so many distraction around me, sometimes I do feel like giving up, but I try to set some time aside on a regular basis to do some writing, and it does add up.
May 4th, 2008 at 3:25 pm
Dunbar, I think if you really search or think about your book idea hard enough you will be able to come up with something. Even if it’s not something captivating, you as the writer will have to write it in such a way that it grabs your reader’s attention.
May 4th, 2008 at 11:38 pm
The video clearly demonstrates that passion for writing is not enough. You need discipline, time management and the burning desire to suceed just like in all other businesses.
May 5th, 2008 at 12:42 am
That is a good point, Dunbar, and I think that you may just have to adapt your book to fit into something that enables you to have a product or something go along with it. If that’s not up your alley, I’m sure you can find something out there that will work. It’s your job, as the writer and marketer, to make it work though.
May 5th, 2008 at 12:43 am
Hey, is this the same Chris Guerriero that’s on Youtube ? I saw those videos as well. I’ve always wondered how he could just be making these professional videos, where he gets to money to do it. Well now I know.
May 5th, 2008 at 12:44 am
There has to be something out there that will work for you Dunbar! It will definitely be tough, but once you find something, you can capture that idea and make it appealing to your readers.
May 5th, 2008 at 12:53 am
I did not know that Chris Guerriero was on Youtube, but I’m going to look him up there and see what other advice he has to offer. He gives very motivating and encouraging speeches.
May 5th, 2008 at 12:59 am
I really would like to hear more about how Chris built up his own credibility and made a name for himself. His videos are intriguing, and I’d like to see more about his own experiences in future videos.
May 5th, 2008 at 1:06 am
I think I missed the part about listening to mentors too. I guess you could say that anybody who is showing you the light is a mentor, and I certainly would say that Chris has proven to be a great mentor to all of us.
Who else do you look up to as a mentor?
May 5th, 2008 at 1:22 am
Can people who you have never personally talked to be considered mentors?
If not, I don’t know that I really have any mentors, other than a couple high school teachers who really encouraged me.
May 5th, 2008 at 3:03 am
I suppose in the Internet age, you can “talk” top anyone without actually meeting them. I’ve had other mentors before, but they were all very old-school. They were right for their time I guess, but this is a new age, and Chris is the only one I know who’s smart enough to realize that new ages require new ways of doing things.
May 5th, 2008 at 9:18 am
To use a time worn cliche, building this book empire involves a lot of ‘thinking outside the box’. As I listened to Chris demonstrating the building blocks of his empire, everything seemed so obvious.
May 5th, 2008 at 9:23 am
I believe the time has come when we can have ‘e-mentors’. Technology has brought us all so close that communication between people is as easy as pie.
May 5th, 2008 at 9:36 am
Yes, he’s same Chris in those other Youtube videos. Excellent speaker and equally compelling. Seems to me that his empire is spreading far and wide.
May 5th, 2008 at 11:05 am
Anyone that inspires and encourages you to make yourself better than you already are can be a mentor. I don’t think you have to know them personally.
May 5th, 2008 at 11:14 am
Think about what he is saying in his videos. He is talking about the different ways to market yourself and boom - we see him on youtube!
May 5th, 2008 at 11:19 am
I’d have to say that one of my mentors would have to be an old boss of mine. In one of my paychecks, she put a sticky note that said “only you can make things happen!” I live by that everyday. So between her and Chris, I can get this done.
May 5th, 2008 at 10:23 pm
One of my main mentors would be my principal from high school. To this day I still call him up because even as a troublesome lad in school, he saw through me and spared me the time until I sorted myself out. I’ll always be indebted to him.
May 6th, 2008 at 4:58 am
@Marcia
Pie isn’t easy, at least for me. It’s as easy as, instant spaghetti ? That’s easy for me to make.
Come to think of it, I think I’ll just go make some now. I need inspiration for my next book.
May 6th, 2008 at 6:58 am
Tony, I guess he forgot about the part that said “only I will get most of the money !” because it’s true. It’s hard to make money if you work for someone.
May 6th, 2008 at 7:02 am
He’s right, that’s why I plan to publish the book myself. If you send your book to a publisher, it no longer becomes YOUR book. It becomes THEIR book, and then you have to change things to suit them. I’m not compromising on my vision for anyone.
May 6th, 2008 at 7:37 am
Brainstorming seems like a good idea. If you can sit down with a few people and discuss the book, you can get a good idea of how the book is, and how it can be improved.
May 6th, 2008 at 10:01 am
Well Mike, seems like you might have the subject matter for a book right there - your mentor. You possibly could make a good autobiography or even a fiction based on your real life.
May 6th, 2008 at 10:14 am
The choice in publishing is not an easy one because in using a well known publisher, you get access to their market - but in doing so, yes, you cede a lot of your rights and money to them.
May 6th, 2008 at 8:35 pm
Tony, rightword is correct on that one! So you have some more inspiration to get that book done. You’re tired of putting money into someone else’s pocket!
May 6th, 2008 at 8:40 pm
Hey Rosemary, in response to your question - you really need to watch video #3. It starts to explain it. I was so confused, but now I am starting to really understand this whole process.
May 6th, 2008 at 9:45 pm
Joseph:
It has to be said here that “their market” may not be “your market”. People are really tired of all the pontificating that the major publishers do, and are more than willing to try a small publisher.
May 6th, 2008 at 9:48 pm
So how do you feel about having “new age” mentors in comparison to having “traditional” mentors? Do you think that there is really a big difference?
May 6th, 2008 at 9:51 pm
I think that an “e-mentor” is a good idea. It’s often hard to find a mentor or somebody you can look up to without networking, unless you use the internet.
May 6th, 2008 at 9:52 pm
I want to know if anybody here has actually used a publisher in the past and can confirm some of the things being said. We can talk about things publishers do or don’t do until the end of time, but I think somebody with first hand experience could provide some good insight.
May 6th, 2008 at 9:56 pm
I’m having some problems with brainstorming, and I’m curious as to how other writers go about it. Do you wait for the idea to come to you, or do you sit there and wait for an idea?
May 6th, 2008 at 9:57 pm
Sorry about the last comment, the last sentence was supposed to say “Do you wait for the idea to come to you, or do you sit down with the purpose of thinking something up?”
May 6th, 2008 at 10:03 pm
I am glad to hear that people here have had some good mentors. It just seems so difficult to find a good mentor these days. People just aren’t the same as they once were.
May 6th, 2008 at 10:04 pm
I’m glad to hear that I can call Chris a mentor.
I think the world can use more people like Chris who are willing to offer their opinions on the internet for free, and be as helpful and honest as possible.
May 6th, 2008 at 10:05 pm
This video touches on the “meat” just a bit, I hope that the next video dives right into it a bit more. Has anybody else here been taking notes?
May 6th, 2008 at 10:07 pm
ALL the time Chris. Sometimes I lie in bed, then I have to get up and write, because I just thought something. I’m in bed, and then all of a sudden I’m like “I have to write this down !”
I have to think more about building the empire and maybe less about building the book.
May 6th, 2008 at 10:14 pm
He’s getting to the “meat” already, and I’m still trying to figure out the appetizer. I have to learn how to prioritize and use the time I have more effectively.
May 7th, 2008 at 12:29 am
Hey Luxor, I’m taking notes. It’s been a much easier experience this time around. As time goes by you get used to how things work. It’s great, I’m finally on my way.
May 7th, 2008 at 12:52 am
Me too. It’s a great feeling to know that everything’s finally settled and progressing smoothly. Chris is an angel for keeping up with the videos.
May 7th, 2008 at 2:18 am
Well Caleb, I think “new-age” mentors are better. I can pause and rewind Chris’ videos as much as I want, but if I asked a real-life mentor to repeat himself that many times, I’m sure he would get annoyed.
May 7th, 2008 at 4:02 am
I went the traditional route, and it’s just like he says, it’s a long a lonely road. First you write, and then you write some more, and then you send it to a publisher, and you wait, and then you wait some more, and then you get rejected. It’s not a good use of your time at all. His methods are definitely much better.
May 7th, 2008 at 10:36 am
I’ve got so many notes, that I could probably write a book about taking notes! Each time I watch the videos again, I find something that I have missed.
May 7th, 2008 at 2:41 pm
Me to JakeG. I’m slowly getting the hang of it. I’ll be working a lot in the meantime, getting things ready for the seminars and all the others.
May 7th, 2008 at 2:46 pm
I actually DID go with a publisher with my first book. It too FOREVER to get a publisher that would accept the book, and then they would change so many things. I’m just going to follow his method now.
May 7th, 2008 at 3:09 pm
I’ve decided to go with my natural instincts. I can’t sit down and think up things, I get lost. If I just wander around, I might come across something worth writing about.
May 7th, 2008 at 3:32 pm
The more I view this video the more I’m convinced that he’s right. It’s time to take control of my life and my work back from the publishers.
May 7th, 2008 at 3:37 pm
Suzette, lots of books are sold through independent channels. It’s just that they’re not usually sold in the big bookstores but rather online and through the methods Chris describes in his videos.
May 7th, 2008 at 3:41 pm
The Internet has a much larger potential coverage than your average brick-and-mortar bookseller, no matter how large they are. Think how many people are on the Internet now.
May 7th, 2008 at 3:54 pm
Pens is right, the Internet and the other events/revenue streams together can mean better publicity than even the biggest publisher can give you.
May 7th, 2008 at 4:01 pm
He also mentions a mailing list. I’m getting a head of the videos here (I’ve already seen #3) but I’m just going to comment here about how well it all ties together, how you can use one event to generate so many leads for your sales.
May 7th, 2008 at 9:23 pm
One of the things that really blew me away was the many ways that you can use to get good content for your book. The question and answer segments, the surveys, the teleseminars. It’s just great info.
May 7th, 2008 at 9:58 pm
So anyone started yet ? or are you going to wait until the end of the series ? me, I’m starting now. I can’t wait until the end of the series, that’d take much too long.
- JohnnyT
May 7th, 2008 at 10:01 pm
I’ve already started, been active since the first video. It’s amazing how little actual marketing you have to do to get that many viewers and respondents.
May 7th, 2008 at 10:07 pm
Hey look we’re all posting at the same time (hi guys !). I haven’t started yet, I’m waiting for all six videos to complete before I do. I don’t like starting things in the middle.
May 7th, 2008 at 10:11 pm
I’d just like to say something about teleseminars — make sure you have good equipment. It’s usually not a good idea to ask a caller to repeat himself too many times, so it’d be a great idea to ensure that you have top-grade equipment in the studio, otherwise it might be difficult to understand the callers.
May 7th, 2008 at 10:27 pm
Not only that, you’ll also need good recording equipment. You can’t include audio with your book if the audio is too soft, or garbled and crackly.
May 7th, 2008 at 10:30 pm
I think a good audio technnician might help here, they could help monitor sound and noise levels so that the audio doesn’t drop out or crack up in the middle of a conversation.
May 7th, 2008 at 10:37 pm
Did anyone get all twelve steps ? I think they’re in the middle of the video. It was very smoothly integrated into the rest of the presentation
May 7th, 2008 at 11:00 pm
Another thing about the audio especially is that you can clean up the audio with software if it gets too mumbly at parts. There’s a lot of software out there that you can use to make audio files clearer and sharper (and also reduce background noise.)
May 8th, 2008 at 1:54 am
I really learn many ways to get
good ideas and fresh content for me to write a book.
The FAQ and seminar sections are great and help to answer many doubts in my mind. A wonderful resource.
May 8th, 2008 at 3:59 am
JohnnyT, I haven’t started yet. I’ve just been taking notes while watching the videos, over and over and over, like several other people here. LOL
May 8th, 2008 at 4:04 am
I’m mainly taking notes and watching the videos. James, do you have any recommendations on software that would be best for that?
May 8th, 2008 at 4:25 am
I think that the “new age” mentors are better the more that I think about it, but I still think that the “traditional” mentors have great points as well. I would love to take the “traditional” mentor’s knowledge and combine it with the “new age” mentor’s method.
May 8th, 2008 at 4:35 am
I have taken tons of notes from the videos. He’s a fast talker, so my hands are sore from writing so fast! I am gaining a wealth of knowledge from these videos.
May 8th, 2008 at 4:37 am
Antionnette, I’m not quite sure how to get past that first plateau either. It’s like I always stop when I’m in the middle of the first paragraph, and I can’t start back up again later because I don’t feel like I’m in the “element” again. I wish I knew what to do.
May 8th, 2008 at 4:47 am
I was surprised, after my last comment, to find out how many books have made it successful without even being sent to the publisher - some that I had read and didn’t even notice! That gives me a lot of hope.
May 8th, 2008 at 5:03 am
I did a little bit of research myself, and found out quite a bit. You don’t need a big publisher (or small one for that matter) to make money, or to even reach out to people. You just need the will power to do so.
May 8th, 2008 at 5:06 am
Mike, it may be a cliche but it’s so true. You do need to think outside the box to follow through with this strategy of marketing your book. It’s not going to be simple, and you really have to allow yourself to step out of your element.
May 8th, 2008 at 5:09 am
Caleb, you are so right about that. I think that the new ways of transmitting information are amazing, and exactly what we need, but some old school knowledge is still very beneficial. We should discount the information of the so-called new age mentors though, like Chris.
May 8th, 2008 at 11:58 am
Sprout, what I did was paused the videos a few times when I was listening in order to get something written down.
May 8th, 2008 at 12:01 pm
He mentioned that the people at the presentation could stop writing as he would give them a hard copy afterwards. We don’t get that benefit. I made about three pages of notes on this videos while I was listening.
May 8th, 2008 at 12:55 pm
One of the things that really grabbed my attention was how easy it SEEMED to actually build a book empire. I know it’s not as easy as it sounds, but it’s something that can actually work.
May 8th, 2008 at 12:58 pm
You are right Mica. It seemed so easy when Chris talks about it, but did you get the part where he says quite a few of the things he does is outsourced, so you would have to get a good network of people around you who you can really depend on.
May 8th, 2008 at 12:59 pm
The good thing is that for most of the steps he mentioned, you will actually be making money, so you will not be completely in a negative financially.
May 8th, 2008 at 3:35 pm
Networking, in general, is a good skill to have if you plan to do anything in this field, so I’m glad that he makes it such a big part of the program. It’s a good idea to gain contacts.
May 8th, 2008 at 3:42 pm
I know that networking is very important, but what I’m having trouble with is just finding out how to network. How do you get your first contact?
May 8th, 2008 at 4:41 pm
Based on what he said in the video presentation, it would be a good idea to start out with free offers, in his case - a free teleseminar. It cost some funds to get this up and running, but that should pay for itself, once you upsell.
May 8th, 2008 at 4:50 pm
Chantal, You could also try arranging book signing where you have a short presentation where you start collecting phones numbers and email addresses. As Chris said, include a Q & A session where they canask questions and you note these for future products.
May 8th, 2008 at 4:52 pm
I love the idea that most if not all the steps allows you to make some money. By the time it comes to actually publishing the book, enough may be made to pay for prinnting and publicity.
May 8th, 2008 at 4:56 pm
I was wondering how effective online marketing is on offline sales. There may be people viewing the information on the web but don’t have a credit card (that works). And would buy the book at a store.
May 8th, 2008 at 9:31 pm
People that don’t have credit cards may be able to acquire debit cards. You don’t necessarily need a credit card to shop online these days.
May 8th, 2008 at 9:37 pm
There’s also online payment systems like Paypal and Moneybookers. If you;re worried about that you could have the book both online and off, that’s what he was saying in the video wasn’t it ?
May 8th, 2008 at 9:46 pm
Dunbar, I’ve never seen a book yet that doesn’t translate. Everything can be supported, the age of books being static pages of text is over.
May 8th, 2008 at 9:59 pm
Justa is right, there’s nothing that can’t be supported one way or another. If you write a book about fishing, there are good fishing spots, good tackles and rods, people who are good fishermen etc. Even if you wrote a book about, say, Hungarian tractors there’d still be Hungarians to talk to, people who collect tractor models etc. There are so many people in the world I bet every hobby is represented somehow.
May 8th, 2008 at 11:23 pm
This is true. I believe it’s entirely possible to support almost anything on the planet. Of course, you might have a little more difficulty if the topic is a little obscure, but there’s no chance of anything not being able to be supported.
May 8th, 2008 at 11:36 pm
Well I’ve got everything I need from this video, its time to take this to the next level. I’m finally going to be able to watch the next video. I’m looking forward to more interesting (and most of all, profitable) revelations.
May 9th, 2008 at 3:09 pm
Thanks Trip and Carl, I totally forgot about about debit cards and companies like paypal. I think it just makes it a little easier for eveyone to get what they need and basically get it now.
May 9th, 2008 at 3:11 pm
I totally agree with the point that there is always something to support. You just need to find a good niche market and you will be well on your way.
May 9th, 2008 at 8:18 pm
I think having a book signing sounds scary at the moment, but it’s definitely not too far out of reach. It would really be a great way to gain contacts.
May 9th, 2008 at 9:41 pm
Mica, that’s what drew me in with the videos. It just seems so easy right now, at least just hearing about what to do. I think my biggest problem is just going to be figuring out how to market myself a bit more. I’m kind of shy in person.
May 9th, 2008 at 10:02 pm
No matter the niche, I think you can find something to support your idea or the subject of your book. It seems that a lot of people have been doing this, according to research I’ve been doing since I first saw this video.
May 9th, 2008 at 10:17 pm
I am sure that if people are really that willing to buy your product or book, they will find a way. I don’t think it’s so hard for people to have access to a credit or debit card, or like others have said, Paypal.
May 9th, 2008 at 10:22 pm
I think that at this point, building the empire is the most important aspect. You can always work on your book, but targeting a specific audience is much more important right now. Without an audience, you won’t sell many books.
May 9th, 2008 at 10:28 pm
Like Trip said, there are a lot of authors that are successful and make it “big”, but you won’t find them at Barnes and Noble or Borders. You’ll find them online.
May 9th, 2008 at 11:30 pm
I will be honest-the idea of hosting a conference of the kind he is talking about scares me silly. I am not a public speaker-how do you get past that?
May 9th, 2008 at 11:31 pm
I know what you mean-it’s hard. I took some public speaking classes with the military and I still don’t think I could do it-he is very, very good at it, maybe it’s just something you can either do or can’t do?
May 9th, 2008 at 11:32 pm
You can take classes now even, and find help online. Maybe that kind of thing would help you?
May 9th, 2008 at 11:33 pm
Am I alone in finding that people don’t like to refer people onto things? Maybe it’s just the things that I have been involved in but there has been a huge reluctance-how do I get past that?
May 9th, 2008 at 11:34 pm
Well as Chris said, there is the possibility of doing it by offering things to people. You can offer them a free seat at the seminar in the hopes that they will buy more once they are there. But give them incentives to refer on.
May 9th, 2008 at 11:36 pm
Yes, incentives sell, people will always go for freebies. What about the transcribing-are there very many different services out there, and how do you choose one?
May 9th, 2008 at 11:37 pm
You know, the tele-seminar isn’t nearly as scary as doing something on stage. You don’t have to worry about how you look and so on, and that can help a lot of people be a lot less nervous.
May 9th, 2008 at 11:38 pm
You’re right Dunbar, a teleseminar is far less pressure, as you can be reading from a script if you need to! And for a Q&A session you can have resources in front of you as long as you know where to find the resources fast.
May 10th, 2008 at 12:44 am
I don’t know about you, but I would much rather do a tele-seminar or some videos online than do an actual seminar. I’m not one of those who is good at giving speeches! I would rather try to read off a script or some notes.
May 10th, 2008 at 12:51 am
Miranda, I think that one of the reasons people don’t refer others to things as often anymore has to do with what they think the other person will think about them. Just one of my guesses.
May 10th, 2008 at 12:52 am
A tele seminar seems so much easier than actually giving a speech in front of so many people. I would feel so much more comfortable with that.
May 10th, 2008 at 1:39 am
I also think that people aren’t as keen to refer people to certain things because they aren’t sure how that person is going to react.
May 10th, 2008 at 1:42 am
I think that if you want people to refer you to others, you need to make a big enough impression to make them want to do that.
May 10th, 2008 at 1:45 am
I have been thinking about the Q and A sessions and they sound like one of the most effective ways to draw in a crowd that is already halfway convinced. I just need to work on how to get people to that point.
May 10th, 2008 at 5:54 pm
Chris has a flair for making it all sound so simple. There’s so many gems in this it’s hard to pick out one particular thing as a favorite. What really struck me though was the deceptively simple statement: “People tell me what they want and I give it to them.” It’s ingenious how he does it too. Thanks for sharing the info, Chris!
May 10th, 2008 at 8:10 pm
You’re right Drizzle, that’s one of the best pieces of the video that you can take and kind of make your own. Give the people what they want, and you’ll succeed.
May 11th, 2008 at 12:32 am
Chantal, I think you might be right about referrals. Often people are not sure about the item they are referring people to, and that means that they are reluctant to have their own reputation tied up with something.
May 11th, 2008 at 12:33 am
Yes I can see your point there. A lack of wanting to seem like they are endorsing the product, or class perhaps.
May 11th, 2008 at 12:34 am
Drizzle yes, if you don’t listen to what people want you will never succeed in selling anything. You need to have a marketable product, and that means having a specific market in mind.
May 11th, 2008 at 8:35 pm
Is transcribing really that cheap? That’s pretty sweet-I didn’t realise that.
How important is it to have your seminar transcribed?
May 11th, 2008 at 8:37 pm
Heh, that comment was on the wrong video-I’ll add it in the right place in a mo!
It is possible to find a market for a product, post completion of the product but then you will be looking for the correct market and correct marketing strategy after. That’s going to be harder than aiming the product at a particular market.
May 11th, 2008 at 8:39 pm
Jordan-it happens to all of us at some point!
I would imagine that as Chris says-asking what people want and selling it to them is easier because there won’t be anything that’s not wanted by them. No waste of your time.
May 11th, 2008 at 8:40 pm
So how much research would something like that need, before you even get started? And how do you have a seminar without a book, and if you don’t have a seminar how do you find what people want without a seminar?
May 11th, 2008 at 8:42 pm
I believe that Chris suggested at one point, asking friends and family. Try and have them involved in an e-class or seminar and then move from there.
May 11th, 2008 at 8:44 pm
And you can research online as well, because chances are there is information out there. Look at what has come before you, but more importantly think about what can be made into a product that can then be upgraded-that can have products to up-sell to.
May 11th, 2008 at 8:46 pm
Heh, so I guess I need to be sure that I have a subject that my family needs or knows about!
I am sure that friends would cope a lot better in my case!
May 18th, 2008 at 10:02 am
Hey, even if they don’t know much about it there is use in talking to people. Sometimes just talking will help you to answer something that was bothering you, and if they can come up with questions for you, then those questions will be of even more use as they will give you the point of view of a complete beginner and what that person needs to know-and that’s something that you as a person knowledgeable about the subject you are writing about will have lost a long time ago.
May 18th, 2008 at 11:56 am
It’s true that sitting down and putting your goals on paper is the first step, a very important step at that… it really does help. If you have no goals to work towards, no plan, you simply will never get done (I know because I’ve tried
).
May 19th, 2008 at 5:22 pm
Paper brainstorming, in the form of spider diagrams and so on can really help to keep on track. If you don’t do something like that, you could end up wandering aimlessly basically, not achieving anything.
May 20th, 2008 at 7:04 pm
Another great video! I hope you still have time to write man. All this time you are spending is a great public service. This is a good lesson for all those that are learning. Give back, because everybody has to start somewhere. You should make an effort to share your story, your sruggles, and your success. This will motivate others and it can also help you as you appreciate yourself even more.
May 27th, 2008 at 2:29 pm
It’s so true. Authors think there will be a big pay out because of the effort they have made. And we all hear about the big earners in the book world - JK Rowling, John Grisham, Dan Brown, Rick Warren - and imagine we can do the same. Of course, we could! But it is hard to make money out of fiction let alone non-fiction and it also costs in time and effort of finding a publisher, marketing etc. Your video shows many ways that one book can become so much more and help a lot more people. Thank you.
May 27th, 2008 at 10:20 pm
I love the doing things fast part. I just can’t get enough of these videos. I also love the idea of “self publishing” without a publisher. Good stuff :), keep it a comin’ !
June 3rd, 2008 at 7:16 pm
I think one of the places people get off track is that they don’t listen to what people actually want, but they decide what people “should” want. Well, they “should” want to learn xyz but if they really don’t, then you have to first convince them they do before you can sell something. If they already want it, you don’t need to do as much of the selling of the whole idea.