I admit it. I'm frustrated. I'm tired of getting emails from people who write, "I can't do what you did because ---." Just fill in
blank with whatever excuse you can think of.
People say they can't write as many books as I have because they don't have time, or they're too old, or too young, or too married, or too single.
People say they can't make their book a best-seller like I did because their book is different, or they're different, or timing is different.
People say they can't ask celebrities for endorsements because they feel insignificant, or insulting, or imposing.
The list of excuses is endless. Here are some more actual ones I've received:
"You're more famous than me. I could never write people and ask for their help, as they wouldn't give me time of day."
I started asking people for help, advice, input, suggestions and direction when I was a teenager. I have letters from FBI king J. Edgar Hoover, boxing legend Jack Dempsey, and master magician John Mulholland. I was certainly unknown then. Yet people always helped me. I've managed to connect with Evel Kneivel, Donald Trump, Jimmy Carter, best-selling authors and more--- and I did it before anyone knew my name. I simply ASKED for their help. They were kind and replied. Today I'm doing same for anyone who writes me who sounds sincere and respectful.
"You have a large network of people to ask for things."
Yes, I do. NOW. But I didn't when I first started. I developed my network by building relationships. I reached out to people, helped them, they helped me, and trust was formed. Because I've nurtured my relationships online for almost ten years now, a bond is set. When I announce that I want contributions for a new book, my network responds. When they want something, I respond. I was able to compile all information for my most recent book, "The E-Code: 47 Surprising Secrets for Making Money Online Almost Instantly," in less than 7 days --- all because I asked my network for help.
"You have a big mailing list so you can sell things faster."
I went online with no mailing list. NONE. I didn't even recognize importance of having my own list until one day I offered my first e-class to my then tiny list and made $22,500 in one week. Then I woke up. I've been working on building my email list ever since. Anyone can do it. And while you're waiting to do it, you can always joint-venture with people who already have mailing lists. How? Just ASK. One day some person in Norway wrote me. He wanted to know if I would help him sell his new software. I liked his program and agreed. He didn't have a list. I did. He had software. I liked it. I did a mailing and split profits with him. It was a win-win.
"You are more talented as a copywriter so you can sell better than me."
I learned to be a copywriter by investing time, money and effort into studying greats and getting out there and doing it. My first sales letters were garbage. I still write and rewrite to make my letters as hypnotic as I can. I wasn't born writing, reading, or even walking. I learned it all. Can't you?
"I don't have anything to offer free to get people to buy what I am selling."
There are a million things for free online. You can find thousands---thousands!---of free e-books online. Just grab a few and offer them as your incentives to get people to buy your product or service. Anyone can do this. Just look around online. The fruit is there for picking. I've seen people take classics of literature---now in public domain and available as e-books---and offer them as incentives for prospects to buy their product. It works. How do you find them? SEARCH.
