Month: December 2012
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Couple of quick updates for you to check out, over the weekend
Lazy week — yes, no doubt. Just a quick note to let you know I’ve added a few more ads (along with some esteemed commentary) to the Offbeat Ads section. And, I’m slowly updating all the Videos I’ve made in the past, to the new video section on my blog. There’s a LOT of new…
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All the best to you and your family
Just wanted to take a minute to wish you and your family nothing but good cheer and fun this Christmas season. Enjoy, and relax. You deserve it Have fun, Craig Garber
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Why it’s harder to sell preventive products:
O.K. this is going to be my last “official” post of this year. I’ll be on next week for holiday wishes and maybe some other “fun” stuff, but nothing too heady. We’re closing down the Kingdom for work, until 2013… and I hope you’ll be doing something similar — and, sooner that later. Product selection,…
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GREAT Marketing Promo & Irresistible Offer: Tijuana Flats
I can’t tell you how many times I see individuals and big dumb companies trying to run promotions… that take advantage of some upcoming event, or a recent newsworthy item. Most of these promotions are average, at best. But MANY times — especially when the newsworthy item was tragic — these are some of the…
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New Offbeat Ad Posted: Ooh baby… Is that a telex in your pants, or are you just happy to see me?
Just posted a new ad in the Offbeat Ads section of my blog. The ad’s called “Ooh baby… Is that a telex in your pants, or are you just happy to see me?” Oh, and here’s a cute story you might like. Years ago, when I graduated from college and worked as a CPA at…
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25 Ways to write an order (response) form
Order forms are like good-night kisses after a first date. Set ’em up properly, and all that hard work you did in the sale, pays off in spades. Screw ’em up… and you get sent home with your tail wagging in between your legs. Now I’m NOT a big believer in the conventional wisdom that…
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iTunes, Google, and Life: 3 ‘quickies’
Lots of stuff I have to do today, so this’ll be brief. Just wanted to let you know about a few cool things I recently saw. For starters, if you’re a baby boomer, then you’ve no doubt stopped at the checkout counter in the grocery store on more than one occasion, to admire one of…
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New Offbeat Ad Posted: Tipalet – Ahhh… the 70’s
Just posted a new Offbeat Ad. This one is called, “Ahhh… the 70’s” Bring your tube socks and your tiny gym shorts with you, and read the post over in the Offbeat Ads section, right here. ATTENTION: How to make 2013 your best year EVER Now go sell something, Craig Garber P.S. Download my 30-Day…
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Why selfish people fail
O.K., so before you think this is a feel good mindset post about Karma… let me tell you that it’s not. If you don’t already know that being selfish is just bad for you, in general… I can’t help you. I’m assuming everyone reading this is an adult with enough life experience to know that…
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Not one, but TWO cool customer service stories
I figured we’d end the week on an up note, so check this out. Now as you know, retail store clerks aren’t exactly known for how accommodating OR how motivated they are. However, a few weeks ago I was up in New York City, at Saks Fifth Avenue. I was walking through the store and…
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2 more “Offbeat Ads” posted
I’ve posted a couple of unconventional new ads to the Offbeat Ads section of my blog. Check ’em out when you get a chance. Oh, and don’t worry – we’re going to have comments set up there pretty soon, so you can contribute your own two cents to these, or just ramble on about nothing…
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New blog live, and some cool stuff to look forward to:
I mentioned last week I was in the middle of changing my blog, and it’s live, right here and now. There are a few new things on the blog you’ll want to pay attention to, and I wanted to talk about them in today’s e-mail. For starters, I’m going to go back to posting almost…