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Re: We reached $5k/month at CampgroundBooking and it only took 33 months 😳😂

David Risley — Wed, 17 Jul 2019 13:34:50 -0000

Really well done on seeing everything through, Heath.

Re: March update: new mind map view (not a joke!)

David Risley — Mon, 01 Apr 2019 17:07:07 -0000

One thing to be aware of, but when I use the double finger scroll on an Apple Mouse, it doesn't scroll up and down, but instead zooms in and out. This means the browser scroll bars are the only way to move around. I would guess it would be the same using any mouse with scroll functions, like a wheel.

Re: Making the Transition from RV Life to Apartment Life

David Risley — Thu, 17 Jan 2019 11:10:22 -0000

We find that having a home base makes being in the RV more special. We spent almost 3 months traveling during the summer in the motorhome... and both of us realized for sure that full-timing is not for us. The benefits of having a home are many, but mostly it makes us appreciate the change of scenery even more when we're out in the RV. I can be camping in fairly unremarkable places and I still appreciate it. :)

See ya in Alabama.

Re: 7 Steps To A Highly Engaging Lead Funnel To Grow, Engage & Convert More Customers

David Risley — Thu, 06 Apr 2017 20:03:14 -0000

Thanks for featuring my welcome email. :) Good article you got here.

Re: Fedcoin: The U.S. Will Issue E-Currency That You Will Use

David Risley — Sat, 14 Jan 2017 08:55:03 -0000

This isn't an unlikely scenario at all, but FedCoin would exist along with a bunch of free market cryptocurrencies that the government can't do anything about. I think we will have currency competition... and that's not a bad thing. I don't think FedCoin would be any kind of death knell to Bitcoin or any other private currency.

Re: 30 Tech and Social Bloggers You Need To Follow

David Risley — Thu, 30 Apr 2015 11:51:57 -0000

Thanks, my man. :)

Re: Sales Process Optimization

David Risley — Mon, 06 Apr 2015 15:08:01 -0000

BTW, rather than simply get rid of the annual subscription option, he could offer it as a 1-click upgrade after they've joined the monthly. Just an idea. That's what I do on mine.

Re: Sales Process Optimization

David Risley — Mon, 06 Apr 2015 13:53:58 -0000

Love what you guys are doing with these new episodes. And, seriously... you guys need to be publishing these to iTunes as a podcast. I just searched and can't find you. A solid podcast dedicated to membership sites would kick all kinds of... butt. ;)

Also, the blog isn't linked on your homepage aside from the footer, so if I wasn't on your customer email list, I'd never know about these things. :)

Re: The Story of My First Membership Site

David Risley — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 13:49:12 -0000

Its possible.

Although, generally, the Academy is more about strategy. The master class series is focusing a lot more on the technical how-to right now.

Re: Recurring Income: Why You Need (And Want) This For Your Business

David Risley — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 09:34:38 -0000

That's true, but you also have to be careful of low-balling the price just because you don't want to produce much. While a lower price will generally increase stick, using it as an excuse not to deliver much value probably won't work because members will see through that.

Re: Recurring Income: Why You Need (And Want) This For Your Business

David Risley — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 09:32:54 -0000

Yeah, that is a good niche, I've heard. And, if you join the new master class, you'll learn more. :-)

Re: Recurring Income: Why You Need (And Want) This For Your Business

David Risley — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 09:32:19 -0000

Thanks for sharing. :-)

Re: Recurring Income: Why You Need (And Want) This For Your Business

David Risley — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 09:30:35 -0000

Well, two things:

(1) Yes, the numbers were theoretical only to illustrate the math. In real life, people DO drop out (as I said in the post). And, yes, it can be harder (in some cases) to sell membership than an ebook because people are weary of the monthly commitment. But, usually, in that case, its just that the person hasn't done a good enough job of providing/communicating the value. Because, we all pay several monthly programs every month that we deem as normal... because we understand the value. So, the job of the marketer is to make the prospect understand the value.

(2) All that said, if one does a good job of the above, the numbers are FAR in favor of membership than one-off ebooks. Ebooks are best for cheap little front-end lead generators... that's about it. Companies that grow large do it either using really big ticket stuff... or by recurring billing.

Re: Recurring Income: Why You Need (And Want) This For Your Business

David Risley — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 09:27:15 -0000

Looking forward to it. :-)

Re: Recurring Income: Why You Need (And Want) This For Your Business

David Risley — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 10:57:46 -0000

Actually, doing recurring as a tech blogger is a bit of a chore. :-) It wasn't easy coming up with something. :-)

For a food blogger, its hard to say without seeing your actual site. It really comes down to what your audience needs/wants. Is it recipes? Is it product recommendation? Healthy eating advice? Seems to me any of those could warrant some kind of membership program.

Re: New Workshop: Setting Up Your Membership Site, Handling The Technical Hurdles

David Risley — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 21:20:22 -0000

Look forward to working with you. And, yeah, you're not alone in feeling overwhelmed with those things. :-)

Re: 9 Secrets to Blogging for Google Penguin

David Risley — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 16:17:43 -0000

I think this post has some good guidelines, but it isn't complete. There are factors at play here.

Re: How Pinterest Exposed The Problem With Internet Marketing Training

David Risley — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 12:00:01 -0000

Couldn't agree more. :-) Which is one reason I don't create products based on hypey tactics of the day, because I feel it'd mislead people. I'd focus people on foundations and things which are solid. It might not be sexy, but at least I can sleep at night. :-)

Re: How Pinterest Exposed The Problem With Internet Marketing Training

David Risley — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 13:33:07 -0000

Thanks for the comment, Darren.

Yes, there is certainly potential for Pinterest and I'm not saying to write it off. But, here's the thing.... it *IS* a shiny object to folks if they don't yet have their fundamentals in place. You have your fundamentals in place, so it makes sense to spend some time with Pinterest. The other blogger you mentioned who is making sales obviously has her fundamentals in place, otherwise she'd have nothing to sell in the first place. So, in these cases, sure, spending time testing Pinterest makes sense as an extension of an ongoing marketing effort.

Where I believe Pinterest becomes a distraction - and a shiny object - is when people who are still struggling to implement the fundamentals (or don't even know what they are yet) are pulled over to Pinterest. They're pulled in all these different directions, following the latest fad. And, its just a lot of wheel spinning. Its going off and starting a new thing when the other 10 things you started haven't even gone anywhere yet.

So, its all comes down, as I said, to the person having their own compass about it and not taking the word of some "guru" just because he/she is saying how awesome Pinterest (or any other social site) is. If one doesn't have a good niche nailed down, an email list growing, an offer - and, essentially, a business model - then one is wasting their time chasing pins on Pinterest.

That was kind of my point. :-)

Hope all is well with you and your family, Darren.

Re: How Pinterest Exposed The Problem With Internet Marketing Training

David Risley — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 15:52:23 -0000

Well, that doesn't suck. :-)

Re: How Pinterest Exposed The Problem With Internet Marketing Training

David Risley — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 15:52:02 -0000

Well, I wouldn't say Pinterest is hype. I think there's a lot of hype surrounding it, but its a useful tool for the right folks and when used right.

Re: How Pinterest Exposed The Problem With Internet Marketing Training

David Risley — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 13:28:01 -0000

Yeah, Pinterest has its uses, that's for sure.

Re: How Pinterest Exposed The Problem With Internet Marketing Training

David Risley — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 13:27:28 -0000

Right. When one acts as their own compass, then they can buy only those courses which will further them along that path. And, that's a lot different than going to some marketer and asking what's important. Then, everything seems important. :-)

Re: From Product Idea To Launch In 24 Hours

David Risley — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 14:09:39 -0000

Yep, sometimes out best work happens when we have that mentality.

Re: From Product Idea To Launch In 24 Hours

David Risley — Thu, 23 Aug 2012 14:09:08 -0000

Thanks, Vikk. :-)