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Tough Nuts Marketing: A New Trend Among List Owners

List owners aren't going to take it anymore.

I'm seeing more and more list owners stand up and tell the subscribers complaining to them, "You're on my list, either buy what I offer or get off now."

Is that too tough of a stance to take?

Maybe. But a few weeks ago a woman I know mailed a relevant offer to her list. She immediately received complaints. And threats. One subscriber said he/she would report her to the SPAM cops.

My friend panicked. She called her ISP and explained her situation, that she simply mailed a relevant offer to her opt-in subscribers.

In my opinion, she took a wimpy stance.

Contrast her experience with this one:

Recently I received the following email from Stuart Wilde, a wild new agey author who I once had breakfast with, interviewed and greatly admire for his message and his level of success. Here's his email -

"Hi, this is Stuie Wilde.

"I am writing to you because you are on my special A-list. I want you to know that my latest book, God's Gladiators is now out in paperback ($13.95, plus p&h).

"It's COMPULSORY for everyone on the A-LIST to buy at least one copy. Now, if you can't afford it I completely understand but that is no excuse. The good news is you don't have to read the book-you can always have us post it directly to someone you don't like, after you have paid for it of course.

"You've got until the end of May but anyone after that who hasn't bought the book will be REMOVED from the A-list. The idea is that if you are too lazy or too stingy to part with $13.95 then it's best that I don't put a lot of effort into helping you along.

"Thank you so much. Please send your orders right away."

I smiled as I read Stuart's "do it or die" message.

I believe his "tough nuts" stance is the way of the future. It's either that or be run over by subscribers who forgot they subscribed or are just having a bad day and want to take it out on someone: You.

I heard the same sentiment when one sales genius and author told me he has a list of 40,000 names. When I asked him if he gets many flames, he said no. When I probed for more details, he said, "I'm giving these people free advice and bargain-basement offers. If they don't like it, *I'LL* un-subscribe them."

And I know another list owner who said, "I make it clear: If people don't like what I send them, I WANT them off my list. And if they complain, I'll TAKE them off my list."

It sounds like a recipe for creating a small list.

But the more I think about it, the more I like it. You may end up with a small list, but the list will be valuable. Every person on it will be gold. After all, size really doesn't matter.

I'm on Stuart Wilde's list, and I intend to stay on it. If that means buying one of his books, so be it. I'll buy. (And I did.)

Sometimes we sellers and list owners have to be tough. Don't let customers push you around. If they complain and bicker and it seems unjustified, delete them. You don't need them.

The ones who stay will help make you rich.

Just ask Stuart Wilde.

Dr. Joe Vitale is author of numerous books, including the #1 best-seller "Spiritual Marketing," the best-selling e-book, "Hypnotic Writing," and the best-selling Nightingale-Conant audioprogram, "The Power of Outrageous Marketing." His newest book is "The Greatest Money-Making Secret in History," available now at www.amazon.com Sign up for his famous free newsletter at http://www.mrfire.com

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With warm dark cherry back accent set against a black finish, the Midtown dining is striking and elegant. Stools have contoured legs with a classic black leather seat and a wood panel back. Stools are fashionable and functional with 360 degree swivel. The Midtown dining is the height of modern style.

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This handmade wrought iron lantern is an elegant and timeless design. The freestanding design creates a candlelit atmosphere in otherwise hard to light places and offers year round lighting solution for indoors or outdoors. Enhances patios, pools, gardens, walkways, driveways, etc. The design is well suited for both suburban and urban appeal. Great for summer nights on a patio by the pool or lighting winter walkways creating a warm, inviting environment. This lantern creates the perfect ambiance for any outdoor occasion.

FM-C4159-K Features: Powder coated finish for year round weather resistance and rust prevention Removable glass is wind and waterproof. No messy lamp oil necessary Four removable glass panels are wind and waterproof, diameter of candle dish is 3" Environmentally friendly product that has been manufactured from recycled wrought iron Finish:
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CHR-MITTMNVB-BU Features: Easy to use controller with multi-vibration modes and speed adjustment Unique and colorful Ideal for kids, teens, and adults Upholstered with a plush, easy to clean fabric over a wood frame Finish:Blue Dimensions:17"(W) x 21"(H)


Price: 99.00



Kitchen Cart - Rich Nut Brown Kitchen Cart - Powell Furniture - 455-450


455-450 Features: This casual contemporary, generously sized, kitchen cart is finished in a rich brown mindy wood tone finish on solid rubber wood Features storage for 10 bottles, a full storage shelf on the bottom, 2 drawers, industrial casters (2 that lock), 4 end pegs for towels and kitchen implements and a large black marble top for easy food prep and cleaning. Some assembly required. Finish:
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Dimensions:
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