My copywriter Brian McLeod calls my "cherry picked" 100% approach to scoring big time JV's the......
"You're gonna mail for me Mr. JV...you just don't know it yet."
He's probably right....and for what ever reason....I have yet to be turned down by one Joint Venture partner yet....for the one and only product I have out.
Perhaps because I only have one product...and it's that damn good....sales copy included.
Figure it will be my only product too....unless I get real smart about something other then exploiting the barter world...and that aint likely.
To me...it's a mind set.
It's confidence in knowing that what you have created is absolutely the best it can be....and the best period.
It's knowing that I put my heart and soul into my one and only project....because I had nothing else to offer....if it flopped.
No upsells, no gimmicks, no fine print....and a $297 price tag....split 50/50 via RAP.
Truth is....I was never taught that it was difficult to score JV partners....because I never really considered myself an information marketer. So I never feel into what's considered "the proper way to approach JV's." I'm glad....I never read those cheesy ebooks about it either.
Maybe that's why I've done as well as I've done in the past few weeks in terms of scoring some pretty decent names to push a product by a guy not known outside of the warrior forum....and my radio show.
Granted I have little use for most information marketers.....
I always figured there was a major credibility problem with those who critique and write about stuff they them selves are either clueless about or things they themselves have never done.
I practice what I preach...and it comes across....in terms of credibility.
Because I have enough faith in my product to know that I don't have to approach ANYONE LIKE SOME FRIGGIN' VICTIM who begs, whines, and kisses ass---for some "guru" to push it.
I set out with three names on my list once my "Barter Arbitrage" product was finally complete.
It was mailed yesterday. I am rather over joyed with the numbers after one day. 8% cent conversion rate.....and even a dummy like me knows that aint half bad.
I picked out three guys in advance based on the quality of stuff they sold, their repuations for delivering consistent quality, the size of their list, and the fact their products were ones I knew inside and out...and they meshed well with mine.
I basically told them that they would be promoting this product of mine whether they new it or not.....and I even discussed them by name on my BlogTalk Radio show Sales and Marketing Behind the 8-Ball.
Funny thing is.....they all did.
In the end.....
JAMES J. JONES.....IN.
ALLEN SAYS......AND DUDE EVEN GAVE ME A PRIVATE SECTION ON HIS WARRIOR FORUM TO TEACH MY BARTER STRATEGIES....SOMETHING HE HAD ONLY DONE ONCE BEFORE IN THE HISTORY OF THE FORUM.
And finally.....the Legendary Marketer....JF JIM STRAW.
Jim's reputation, and legacy pretty much speaks for itself. He remains one of the most respected marketers of ALL time. Period.
He doesn't mess around endorsing "junk"...he's got all the money he can spend..and his reputation means something to him. Same goes for Allen Says and James J Jones.
So yeah..it's an honor. But it wasn't hard...to pull off. Create greatness...show them the money....and tell them to mail the damn thing!
With guys like that.....I don't have to beg anyone to mail my product this week.......because I can just drop names....and now JV's come to me.
I guess it comes down to truly believing what you have really works.....and believing in yourself. Treat JV's with respect for sure....but not like GOD.....or you will lose your personal power, self respect...and more often then not.... look like a clueless newbie....a victim.
Nobody wants to deal with those types....no matter how good their stuff may or may not be.
Figure I like the style of this dude named Rob the genie Toth. He might be next on my list.....because he'll make us both even more money.
In anycase.....have faith in what you produce. If it's half-assed and even you don't really believe in it......pretty hard to get someone else to gamble on it.
xxx Vegas Vince
p.s. Rob Toth.....you are next brother. I like your stuff. I'll be in touch.