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Smile… You’re On Candid Camera
I used to love watching Candid Camera when I was a kid. I guess, in a sense, you could say Alan Fundt’s show was the first “reality show” on television. I actually remember seeing the show in black and white, and then I DO believe …
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The Evil That Men (Don’t) Do.
43 years ago today marked the date of one of the most devastating and sordid crime sprees ever to take place. Kitty Genovese, a 28-year-old woman, was stabbed to death in New York City. According to the papers, the same killers who attacked Genovese, committed …
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What’s in a call?
After I sent out this morning’s e-mail, we received a number of inquires about the monthly Seductive Selling Coaching Calls, and the kind of information that’s covered on them. The answer is, the calls cover LOADS of different topics, from direct response marketing-based items, to …
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If you’re gonna hit ‘em, you’d better be throwing a knockout punch.
Here’s what you’re up against: Some eggs are now stamped with ads on them in the supermarket. Pizza cartons and Chinese food take-out containers now have ads stamped all over them. You can’t pee in a urinal without seeing an ad for something in front …
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Loyal to the brand, or loyal to the Bribe?
I’d been going through “Blade” Magazine, which is about knives, and the lion’s share of all the space ads in there mentioned two things: The name of the company, and “lowest prices.” Neither of these things are very compelling, and in fact, I’d bet simply …
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Nothing like a good rags-to-riches story, hey?
There really is nothing like a good story. And in fact, if you’ve got a story somewhere in your profile — and I know you do, because everyone does — you’d better be using it, because as Mike Miget, this month’s Audio Success Interview CD …
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Instant skin care — have YOU been de-wrinkled lately?
I promised you I’d be nice and shallow today, let’s hope I deliver. In October 2003, a company called Freeze 24/7 began selling their skin care goo at Henri Bendel, a women’s retailer located on 712 Fifth Avenue, which is on 5th Avenue just south …
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This is going to be too deep for some people. How about you?
This past weekend my family and I went out to the Plant City Strawberry Festival. Plant City is a small town along the path of progress, about 20 miles east of Tampa. I’m not sure where Plant City ranks as far as Strawberry production nation-wide, …
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Today is the last day you can get this OUTRAGEOUS
Today is the absolute LAST day you can get your hands on the February issue of my Offline Seductive Selling Newsletter, AND my Audio Success CD of the month interview with Chris Hurn, (which I’ll tell you more about, later). Here’s just a small sampling …
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Papa was a rollin’ stone…
In 1972, The Temptations released the song “Papa Was A Rollin’ Stone.” The song peaked at number 24 on the R & B charts, and was ranked #168 on Rolling Stone’s list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. I was driving my son …
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‘I was aiming for 8th place’ — absolutely sickening.
All three of my children are involved in some kind of competitive sports. Nick and Casey are both on their high school wrestling team, and Casey’s also on the swimming team. Sam is on the cheerleading squad in the neighboring town just a few miles …
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Jealousy is a stinky cologne, Max.
The subject line of today’s e-mail is called a “metaphor,” and metaphors are phrases which make “good” sales copy GREAT. If you look up “metaphor” in the American Heritage Dictionary, it says something like this: “A figure of speech in which a word or phrase …
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Up YOUR Hancock, John
Ever wonder how the expression “your John Hancock,” which means “your signature”, came about? Well, here’s the deal, straight from the “America’s Library” website: When you sign your name, that’s known as giving your John Hancock. Born on this day in 1737, John Hancock is …
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Are All Astronauts Jilted Lovers?
I don’t read the papers a lot, but I did see the news about the astronaut who wanted to kill another woman who was sleeping or supposedly sleeping with her lover. A psychologist was being interviewed about this and said the nutty astronaut — meaning, …
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Another Thing That’s Hard to Get ‘Em To Believe Is This:
Yesterday we talked about believability, and the three things you must do to increase your believability in the eyes of your prospects. Remember, if they don’t believe you, they sure as heck won’t ever buy from you. But the thing is, you must be believable …
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Why Prospects Believe… And Why They Don’t
Sheesh, I just spent the last 3 days freezing my buns off just outside of Washington, D.C., and Lord knows it made me yearn to be back in my lake-house in sunny Tampa. You know, there are only three reasons why someone won’t buy something …
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Are You Trolling For Catfish?
In the wintertime, fishing isn’t very good. But once it starts warming up, I have a field day out here on my lake. There’s nothing as relaxing and enjoyable as bringing in a few nice bass, especially if you’re out there with your buddy, or …
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Where To Go If You Are Female And Horny
Here are a few trends to think about in between now and 1pm Eastern time, when my Seductive Selling Marketing Hour For Entrepreneurs Radio Show airs live. Make sure you call in (Toll Free 1-866-613-1612, or International 001-858-268-3068) with questions and listen in live at …
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If You’re Scrambling Around To Give Her Chocolates Today… I Have A Better Idea!
Before I get started I just wanted to remind you to listen to Tomorrow’s Seductive Selling Radio Show at 1pm Eastern time. Make sure you call in (Toll Free 1-866-613-1612, or International 001-858-268-3068) with questions and listen in live at http://www.kingofcopy.com/ssradio We’ll have a very …
