Would this fly today in this Internet age?

Hi Eva:

Has it worked?....yes

Will it work?.... yes.... but needs 2 prong approach in today's market

Amateur publication - black and white - will it work?....yes, yes, yes!

How do I know?....I have done it.

I have a report scheduled to be finished (according to one of my whiteboards) Thursday July 12th and released July 13th.

Cornell

[Dien Rice]

Originally Posted by Cornell

Hi Eva:

Has it worked?....yes

Will it work?.... yes.... but needs 2 prong approach in today's market

Amateur publication - black and white - will it work?....yes, yes, yes!

How do I know?....I have done it.

I have a report scheduled to be finished (according to one of my whiteboards) Thursday July 12th and released July 13th.

Hi,

I'll add that my remarks are not based on experience in this specific business (though I have done the other individual things - like create websites, write and send press releases, etc.)...

So...

I would prioritize taking advice based on experience... and get Cornell's report (when it's ready)!

- Dien

Thank you guys for your responses so far.

Yes, I agree that the version I presented is way out-dated but the concept itself is good. Some of the things I think it needs has been mentioned by you guys but I will repeat it here.

• A combination of an offline printed directory with an online presence.
• The ability for the biz to say more, for an additional cost.
• Not sure of if full color is needed but it would be more attractive.
• Besides distribution in stores, give each biz at least 10 copies.
• Insertion of coupons as an add-on.
• Maybe even change the whole distribution to going postal, using the EDDM program but if so, size and weight requirements has to be met.
• An individual page for each biz on the web directory with a call to action.
• Ultimately a one minute video of each biz, talking about their product/service.

To sum it up, the whole concept is to give exposure to those who do not have a store front or an office. To those who have a part-time business and can not afford "regular" advertising. To make it affordable to all. To keep the directory local.

If you did something like this, plan it for the long run. What I mean by that is not to make a big profit once but to keep on adding to it and making it more personal. Having the ability to leave online reviews/testimonials would also be an asset.

Leaving copies with realtors and insurance agents also seems like a good idea from the original authors.

Eva

Hi Dien:

Much thanks for the vote of confidence....greatly appreciated

Cornell

Originally Posted by Cornell

Hi Eva:

Has it worked?....yes

Will it work?.... yes.... but needs 2 prong approach in today's market

Amateur publication - black and white - will it work?....yes, yes, yes!

How do I know?....I have done it.

I have a report scheduled to be finished (according to one of my whiteboards) Thursday July 12th and released July 13th.

Cornell

If that report will help me in developing this concept, I would def be interested. Will you announce it here?

Eva

[Glenn]

Thanks Eva,

Good idea.

I failed at doing Exactly what you described. I Couldn't find enough Home or
Part Time Business Ideas to fill a book.

You're probably better than me at on or off-line research.

But a Twist on the idea IS Making Me Munny.

What I did is Create Specific ONE Idea Products.

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My ONE Suggestion?

NICHE like Crazy!
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Here are a 2 or 3 of my MOST PROFITABLE Niches... (Lots of room for You Too)

#1 - Stress RELIEF is a Mega-Niche...

"How to Knock Out STRESS in 30 Seconds or LEss"

I offer a 365 day 100% munny back Guarantee it takes away STRESS in 30 Seconds.

PROOF & NO-RISK is what makes the letter Work:
http://archive.enchantednlp.com/products.php?id=87

I Tested the Sales Letter on Ebay.

#2 - EXTRA ENERGY NICHE...

Seems like 90% of the MLM products today promise MASSIVE Extra Energy.
5 Hr Energy Bottles in Every Gas Station.
Red Bull
Coffee Shops on every corner

w/Mine You ONLY Order One Time.

"How to Build MASSIVE Extra Energy In Your Body
At Any Age in 138 Seconds a Day"

http://archive.enchantednlp.com/products.php?id=80

#3 - HEALTH & AGING Niches...

Super Spinach - Most Nutritious Food on Earth
How to Fight Tooth PAIN, Gum Soreness & Disease and Win

Best Seller in this niche is:

"How to Double Your Energy & Reverse Aging - Guaranteed"

http://archive.enchantednlp.com/products.php?id=42

****************************
ONE WEIRD EXCEPTION w/Out a Niche...

"FBI Truth Test - How to Catch A Liar in 30 Seconds"

This Best Seller is Not in Any Niche. But with so many people in Biz,
Banking, Gummnt LYING to us...

It sells very well.

I did a Project for an FBI AGENT - and he taught me.

Notice I use Literally DOZENS of Case Studies my Customers Sent in
where they INVISIBLY - without the Rascal Knowing - Caught A SalesPerson, a spouse,
kids, boss,
boy or girlfriend LYING...

http://www.nlpbrainbuzz.com/fbi/

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ACTION SUMMARY -

People tell me I write "FUNNY."

So Write it up YOUR Way.

But You CAN Borrow ideas about Hot Niches from me. After all, I borrowed
the Niche idea too.

(I noticed Dan Kennedy had like 15 Copywriting Products. So I Created FOUR of my own. They Sell Great and Buyers are happy. See? A Hot Niche.)

Thanks Eva,
Glenn Osborn

P.S. - Your Idea is Fantastic. Just Be Flexible.

My only Suggestion is that you NICHE your
HOW-TO-BOOKS. One book of ideas per Industry Niche.

Hi Glenn:

I don't know if members realize it but you just disseminated more money making potential and secrets in your post than most IM money generating courses come close to offering.

Fantastic.

Cornell

Originally Posted by Eva

If that report will help me in developing this concept, I would def be interested. Will you announce it here?

Eva

Hi Eva:

Normally I don't promote here on the forum but as this thread has started and Dien has commented, then...

Yes I will post the link here....and...I will be providing a special code for SOWPubbers of 50% off for those who might be interested.

The report tells exactly what I did , how I did it,, etc... and anyone should be able to duplicate it after getting the report.....it is concise, to the point, and no fluff.

It also includes what I feel is the easiest and best software at a very low price (less than $35 per month for the software license and hosting) that will allow you to not just add greatly to the bottom line but also to make a passive income from this business.

Cornell