Frank Kern recently hired Dan Kennedy to consult with him for a day. As soon as I found that out, I pulled out my credit card and got ready to buy whatever it was Frank was going to offer.

Why?

Because, in my opinion, he was the first “newer” guru smart enough to go see what Dinosaur Dan had to say in a one on one environment. (Not at a seminar, but mono y mono with one of the best three marketers in history, to see what he can change, add to, and which direction to head.)

You hit the nail on the head. As someone who just had a business crash and burn due to a lack of compatibility of my marketing “mentors”, what you say is critical for those contemplating a new business. And my business was a wholesaler with pretty killer leads that I myself and the manufacturer drummed up.

I thought it interesting when my “mentors” kept telling me to continue to do the same tasks that were obviously not working versus coming up with any new approaches (except for one pretty glaring unethical one). At one point an email ad I ran (copy with a -gasp- call to purchase) was working and I was belittled to no end by the morons due to the lack of technical info in the ad.

When I was fed up with the lack if business intellect (re: i was sold a bag of *$&#) I mentioned that I was going to go outside to find a business coach who had a clue with what was going on down in my area (sorry, markets differ by region and you don’t live down here), the relationship soured just like the housing market here in the southwest.

Needless to say, I paid a college tuition for the mistakes made. Next time, trust the gut and real pro’s!

Carpe Diem!

I must admit my answer “Develope Relationships” was somewhat obtuse or ambigous.(sp.?) That’s why I added the Yoda quote “Strong enough alone, you are not” (this is a quote from the Star Wars Movie, not MY original quote!) But, it is very relevant and seemed to fit.

Especially in this crappy economy, it is more important than ever to get trusted, professional help and advice.

I truly believe that what John is saying IS what can make a signifigant difference in business in 2009. I too, am recommending “getting Help and Professional Advice in my new project the “Who’s Who of Gurus” due to be released in about 8 weeks. In fact, “Copywriting” is the #1 category of 18 I recommend as to where to start, as I’m sure John will attest, that copywriting is the one skill that must be learned as EVERYTHING done in Internet Marketing depends on this skill.

[Some fun facts] Yoda spoke in a language called “Galactic Basic” (anastrophic-inverts object, subject) verbs are at the end of the clause. Lot’s of fun wisdom from this little 800 year old, Yoda Minch.

The nickname Yoda was hung on me a couple years by a student “Newbie” and it stuck. (Not sure if it’s because I’m old, or because Yoda was a “wise Jedi-Trainer”.) Hmmmmm Well, it’s easier to remember than my real name.

The real point of all this yammering is to say THANK YOU to Mr. Carlton! The “Kick-Ass…” prize is something I will study and put to use immediately…Sisncere, Heart-felt Thank You John!

Dennis Lauritsen (Yoda)

P.S. I’ve added a better e-mail address to this post, as the other one is somewhat unstable.

P.P.S. Congratulations to Matt! Very well said!

P.P.S. To all the other contestants, Congradulations to you to0! There were many very good responses, it shows you’re thinking. If they work for you, keep doing it!

Time for a reality check, John.

(LOL, sorry, couldn’t resist.)

For the record… I’m NOT suggesting John is lying to you! But John — you’re talented — admit it. Admit your subconscious mind could of been this clever.

Sounds like a new info product!

Marketing without marketing… how to achieve everything your little heart desires — overnight — by channeling the amazing power of your subconscious mind into your marketing (while you sleep).