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Forum Self-Promotion Opp: Offers, Links, Your Biz, More (August 2019)

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For anyone looking for new podcast episodes, we had three really good guests the past few weeks:

3 Rules for Crushing It in Business with ‘Shark Tank’ Star Barbara Corcoran

Entering a Crowded Service Market and Crushing the Competition with Nick Huber

How to Build a $100K/Month Real Estate Wholesaling Business with Max Maxwell
I've been listening to the BP podcast for years now and have been enjoying the BP-Biz podcast too. I had no idea you were him!

Very cool to be hearing a TFF fellow member. Keep up the show, they have been great.
 
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Just dropped the kindle price to $3.99, I guarantee you will get more value than that out of any individual chapter!! Support a fellow fastlaner and help me rank up a bit while the price is so low!

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What you said was good, but I'd definitely want to polish that video a bit. Grab a professional mic (you can get good ones for like 30 bucks on Amazon.) Choose a nicer backdrop, shave, dress perfect.. make sure everything is polished.

Also saying it "delivers" a 665% ROI may be misleading and possible illegal. You can say "it delievered a 665% ROI" (delivers vs delivered is a big difference legally.)

This would be the first thing I mention in the video:

1) Building projects at COST
2) Money back guarantee that the project we build will give you the value we discuss
3) Month to month, cancel anytime


Because that's a great selling point.

But besides that it sounds like a really cool application. What did you use to code it?
Hey @ChrisV, thank you for the feedback. Leading with the guarantee and terms is a great idea. I have gotten feedback that the video is too long, so getting that up front with ROI might help SMB owners stay engaged.

Good call on "delivered"

Yeah, I need to make this look more professional (my appearance has been the number one feedback haha). I want to seem real, because what I really want to sell people is the comfort that comes with knowing there is a human who will help you with your needs, not a software (not sure I get this point across in this first video). However, I do need to appear more polished and professional than the actual me who appears in this video.

I built this in python.

Thanks again!
 

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Can someone invent a monthly calender, weekly & daily planner where all three sections are flippable but still visible in the book at the same time? I'll pre-order one right now.
 

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Thread closed until next week, thanks everyone.

PS: The UPSCALE invention post was moved to its own thread.

 

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You might be wondering if email is still a worthwhile marketing strategy. In fact, email generates $38 for every $1 spent, which is an astounding 3,800% ROI, making it one of the most effective options available.

Stop paying hundreds of dollars to money sucking autoresponders and never deliver, I recommend Mailsniper
 

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This is great!

I offer a free tutoring class on computer science subjects to college students.

I tutor Digital Systems, Computer Architecture, Programming (in many languages) and Web Development. Check it out at André Casal - Web Developer, Computer Science Tutor

I'm also starting a YouTube channel where I teach Web Development, Business, Money Management and, my favorite topic, Philosophy. You're welcome to check it out at André Casal

Thanks everyone! :)
 
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Want to own a little piece of history? Here is the company I recently acquired from @Kak


We've made 15 of these

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If you have questions about cigars or humidors in general, post them in the cigar thread so that we don't clog up this thread with them. OFF-TOPIC - Cigar Afficionados in the House?
 

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Looking for some help to bring my Book (How to deal with gaming behaviour of your child, special written for parents and professionals) overseas. Book does ok in the Netherlands and Belgium, but looking for more "scale", its an issue all over the world of course. Someone from this community has experience with publishing? Really want to contact with you!!


more info:
Sorry its in Dutch ;)

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Hi there! Are you considering having it translated into English? Amazon would be a great way to have it distributed in scale.
 
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Post in this thread if you buy this item and I will PM you for your order number to make sure they include something extra with your shipment. Great value already, but we will make it better for Fastlane members.
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Hi TFF - Sell Me Sat.

I am the creator of WorkIn World Directory.

We are a performance based global reference resource specific to the consulting industry.

I created this website due to an issue I was running into when hiring consultants. There’s not a lot out there to reference previous work or client experience. I also have dealt with unprofessional consultants and good quality consultants.

With the help of a web developer I found at Samantha Munoz Consulting at Home » Sam Munoz Consulting ....

“my baby was born.” WorkIn World Directory - WorkIn World Directory

Example of performance based listing can be found here.

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If you've worked with another consultant that you loved, but they aren't in the directory, invite them & leave them a comprehensive review!

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Thanks! April
 
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Hi TFF - Sell Me Sat.

I am the creator of WorkIn World Directory.

We are a performance based global reference resource specific to the consulting industry.

I created this website due to an issue I was running into when hiring consultants. There’s not a lot out there to reference previous work or client experience. I also have dealt with unprofessional consultants and good quality consultants.

With the help of a web developer I found at Samantha Munoz Consulting at Home » Sam Munoz Consulting ....

“my baby was born.” WorkIn World Directory - WorkIn World Directory

Example of performance based listing can be found here.

If you’ve worked with a consultant that you loved, but they aren’t in the directory, add them! Leave them a review and send them to the website so they can claim their page.

As a consultant, if you are already listed in the directory, be sure to claim your listing, ask past clients or colleagues you worked with to rate & review your services helping to build your reputation and rank high on major search engines. And if you aren't listed, what are you waiting for? Join WorkIn World and create your listing so you can get to work!

If you've worked with another consultant that you loved, but they aren't in the directory, invite them & leave them a comprehensive review!

At WorkIn World, we want to empower you to share your service experience with the entire world. It’s our mission to be the world’s number one resource when it comes to consulting services. We offer only the best and brightest consultants to the people who need them the most.

If you get a chance to look around the WorkIn World Website WorkIn World Directory - WorkIn World Directory , I’m open to feedback!

Thanks! April
So like, your vision is Yelp for b2b consultants, right? If that is the case, a bit of advice, it seems like your search when going to find a consultant is primarily based on the company name. I typed in website and only returned one result. I would open that search up to the type of work the consultant/company does.
 

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So like, your vision is Yelp for b2b consultants, right? If that is the case, a bit of advice, it seems like your search when going to find a consultant is primarily based on the company name. I typed in website and only returned one result. I would open that search up to the type of work the consultant/company does.


Hi Sizemore!

Thanks so much for taking the time to look at the website and your suggestions! I just want some clarification, are you talking about industry? I’d so, we have the feature in the search bar, also, there is an advanced search bar option. But I’d you don’t see particular consultants in the directory, then you can invite them to join!

Let me know if that it what you were referring too. I appreciate you taking a look! Thank you!
 

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New Explaindio 3 revolutionary technology creates fascinating videos by combining 2D & 3D animations, whiteboard sketch elements, and full motion video IN MINUTES!
This is pretty cool software! I’m curious, how long did it take to build this product?
 
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Hi there! Are you considering having it translated into English? Amazon would be a great way to have it distributed in scale.


Yes that would be great. But I need some partnership in the US to make it happen I think?
English (us) is my goal.
 

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This is pretty cool software! I’m curious, how long did it take to build this product?
Hey @Sizemore, it is a very nice and user friendly software.
I sincerely do not know how long it took the team to build it, because I'm not amongst the team. I'm just recommending a software I like using and I think many will like too.
 

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Once again, I'm not really using this thread appropriately. Sorry in advance...

Does anyone here handle everything related to importing (from locating a manufacturer, getting samples ordered, assuring quality, and coordinating everything related to delivery to terminal) for a fee? Is that already a thing, and I just don't know what it's called?
 

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Hi TheFastlaneForum –

As a freelance writer with a specific interest in writing blog posts, I regularly come across stats which state how important blogs are in a company's content marketing strategy.

While looking at most of the sites here and other businesses in general, I noticed that blogs haven't been updated or aren’t getting comments and shares, have been completely neglected, etc. Could you use some help with that?

Scott Severson, president of Brandpoint.com, says that his clients see on average 200% or more ROI from content over 36 months, measured by organic traffic alone. As it happens, I’ve just wrapped up a comprehensive blog post guide series for a smart home automation company and it has been a win-win for both of us.

Would it make sense for us to chat about this and see how we can collectively help your business grow?

Be Awesome,
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Once again, I'm not really using this thread appropriately. Sorry in advance...

Does anyone here handle everything related to importing (from locating a manufacturer, getting samples ordered, assuring quality, and coordinating everything related to delivery to terminal) for a fee? Is that already a thing, and I just don't know what it's called?

Sourcing agent. Imex sourcing has contributed on the forum in the past and that’s what they do in China. There are tons of them in China. I have also found some in Mexico but they are far less helpful and far less eager to work than the ones I’ve dealt with in china
 
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Hey, thanks for the opportunity to plug our stuff :)

Recently I updated my eBook "How to Build a Digital Brand" so I will share the direct link to the PDF file for you guys with no sign-up, just click here if you're interested.

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This is something I did for my website about branding and I'd say that this guide is more so for beginners, but maybe anyone can find something useful inside.

You can also find the website here if you're interested in topics about branding, content marketing and more.

Thanks for checking it out!
 

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I'm still working on my food/gaming/travel blog and my food product. In the meantime I might as well promote my Twitch. My main thing is that I grew up not playing many of the classic games people played like Zelda and Devil May Cry. If you want to see a first play through of these games, falling into the same traps you did, losing to the same boss you did, and jumping to the same scares you did, tune in.

What were some of your favorite video games growing up? I am curious of the age differential here. I know MJ usually drops very specific games in his books, which makes me to believe he is somewhat into gaming.

Join the fam. Follow and subscribe. I am working on new logos and emoticons for the chat. Feel free to donate if you like the content or want to see something specific.

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