Mar182010
What You Can Learn About Marketing From An 8-Year Old (And a chance to win a FREE copy of my new marketing program)
A prime example of marketing. Image Credit: Unknown.
Selling lemonade.
So, what’s the first thing you do when you decide to sell lemonade? Any 8-year old will tell you:
You build a lemonade stand!
And you write LEMONADE in big bold letters on the top of the stand.
When you think about it, “LEMONADE” in big bold letters is marketing.
In it’s simplest form, marketing is nothing more than getting the word out about your business.
So, why is it that any 8-year old child has no problem marketing his or her business to thousands of people on any given day…
…Yet many adults (often college educated and with 20 years of business experience) freeze like a deer in headlights at the very thought of marketing their cash flow services?
I have a theory…
Want to hear it?
Fear of the unknown.
Most people aren’t marketing experts. They assume Marketing is some mystical magic art passed down from one marketer to another. Sort of like a secret society.
And I can’t say I blame them.
I’ve read quite a few marketing books that used such big words and complicated theories, I didn’t have a clue what they were talking about. And I’ve made millions of dollars marketing my businesses. Someone new to marketing reading the same information would be extremely intimidated.
We see it here at Dalbey Education every day.
My coaches start to talk Marketing, and before they even get a word out, the excuses start coming from the other end of the phone line…
“Oh no, I don’t know anything about marketing.”
“Gee… marketing’s not for me. I’ve never studied it. I’m not a professional or anything like that.”
“Isn’t marketing expensive?”
And on and on. But the truth is, good marketing is simple.
Just like “LEMONADE” painted in big red letters on a piece of wood is marketing.
When someone asks you what you do, and you say “I help people who are collecting monthly payments form a home they sold receive one BIG lump sum of cash…”
That’s marketing.
When you hand out a business card…
That’s marketing.
When you send a postcard to a note holder…
That’s marketing!
See, simple.
Nothing intimidating about it. Here’s more marketing anyone can do…
If you put a flyer up in a supermarket.
That’s marketing.
When you pick up the phone and talk to a note holder, and tell them what you do…
That’s marketing.
So far, have I shown you anything you couldn’t do?
So, why aren’t you doing it to market your cash flow business?
I have a theory on that too.
Wanna hear it?
If you’re like most people, you want to know more about marketing specifically to cash flow note holders.
You don’t need to know everything, but you need to know enough of the basics to feel confident.
And you want it explained to you as simple as possible. No $10 words. No advanced lectures on right brain/left brain and human nature.
“Just tell me what I need to do, how to do it, and why it will work!”
And that brings me to a new super-basic, super-easy to read… super-easy to follow marketing course we’re working on right now.
It’s called Marketing In Minutes and we’re putting the finishing touches on the course at this very moment.
But I need your help…
I want to make sure we didn’t leave anything out.
So will you please do me a favor and tell me what burning questions you have about marketing your cash flow business?
Or, if just have a suggestion on anything specific you want my new basic course to include, let me know right now.
I will then gather all the input, and randomly select 3 names from everyone who leaves a comment to this article, and those three people will receive the course absolutely FREE when it comes out!
So here’s your chance to not only help me create my marketing course, but to get it for free as well!
All you have to do is leave your comment and tell me your biggest and most pressing questions or concerns about marketing.
That’s it. So leave your comment right now. I look forward to reading your questions.
–Russ
Founder of Winning in the Cash Flow Business
Hi everyone!
Thanks for checking out my blog. Don’t forget to leave a comment with your BIGGEST question about marketing your note business.
I’ll be reading your comments and chiming in as much as I can.
–Russ
March 18th, 2010 at 4:14 pm
Russ,
I am having a huge problem getting the word out about what I do and how I can help people. I feel like I am drowning. What is THE best way to market my business so that I can start making money in this business?
March 25th, 2010 at 4:20 pm
The largest problem is getting to the right people about foclosed properties and convincing them i can help sell their notes.
March 30th, 2010 at 7:39 am
There is so much info on how to do this business I am having trouble understanding how I should get started. I need a step by step guide on how I should begin (simple step by step). Things like what my business cards and letter heads should and should not say. This may already exist but I don’t know how to find it. Please help.
April 4th, 2010 at 12:57 pm
Think in terms of force multipliers—like word of mouth—like leverage in mechanical avantage—the spoken word can be the most powerful force multiplier known in marketing—tell everyone you know or come in contact with and the magic begins—only one example—you know someone -someone knows -several someones in another part of the world—
July 20th, 2010 at 9:17 am
Hi Russ,
I’m not a good speaker. I have problems talking to people. Can I make it in this business?
Joan
March 27th, 2010 at 10:32 am
Hi Joan,
Contact a local Toastmasters club. You will find the club members will be very helpful, with regards to your learning to be comfortable speaking in front of people. Toastmasters International is a very helpful organization. I have been an active member of Toastmasters International since the late 1980’s. The members are very supportive. Nothing like a college speech class. Check out Toastmasters International web site. Good luck.
Sincerely,
Sonia Pritchard
July 7th, 2010 at 11:31 pm
Hey Russ,
Here is my biggest marketing question:
What is the best way to educate a home seller about how to sell their home using seller financing all while getting their attention, sparking their interest, creating desire and getting them to take action?
Pretty good question huh?
I worked hard on it, hope you like it.
Regards,
Andrew Distad
Investor
April 2nd, 2010 at 10:22 pm
When searching courthouse records should I be looking for notes specifically based on the value of the note or should I consider all notes equally?
April 4th, 2010 at 10:10 am
would like to know what type of notes and how far do I go back when looking for notes at the courthouse and I’m having trouble getting buyers for my notes that I want to sell to investors. I put them on the free note website and still don’t get no response. Help me please thank you John
April 20th, 2010 at 4:19 pm
Russ, I have talked with several realtors about what I could do to help their clients, but right nowthey seem more interested in their bottom line than providing an added service.
Thanks for all your help,
Gary
April 6th, 2010 at 11:55 am
hello russ
thanks for sharing this information with me i really think it helped alot.Im still facing some things about wat i working on in this course.My goal is to have security with my family and have a well independently life.My initial goal is to provide homes because i always wanted to help others.
April 20th, 2010 at 5:41 pm
ok im having a problem in finding out who i get the finders fee from the seller or from the buyer and i live in hayward ca getting the word out to right people who interested in what i do
May 18th, 2010 at 11:41 am
Hi Russ,
I was wondering which marketing technique attracts the most calls from note holders and what words would catch a note holder’s eye and make them feel like they’re missing out on something Big if they don’t call?
Thanks a million(which is what I plan to make using your system)!
Dionna
May 27th, 2010 at 12:49 pm
Russ;That’s what I’m working on right now trying to increase my website traffic,ya know Russ,”It wouldn’t hurt to put a banner (a standard one for all the sites),”It Doesn’t Cost The Note Holder to List Their Notes or Deeds”. As simple as that it could create a little fervor…..Rich
June 8th, 2010 at 5:05 am
Interesting concept of marketing you are right.
March 19th, 2010 at 7:05 am
Is there any legal aspect of marketing the note business?
March 19th, 2010 at 7:13 am
I agree that the most important thing is to just do something! Sometimes the most simple forms of marketing are the most effective, with the best return on investment. I hope the new course covers some aspects of internet marketing. What are ways we can drive potential sellers to our website? There is a lot of information out there on squeeze pages, web-site optimization, e-classified ads, tageted ads, etc. Some help on this would be appreciated.
March 19th, 2010 at 7:14 am
Sales or marketing for finding leads is not my major concern. What is of interest to me is how an offer to purchase gets factored or discounted — clearly low-ball offers would be a deterrent.
March 19th, 2010 at 7:19 am
When looking up notes at the courthouse how do I tell the difference in individually held ones and those held by banks. Ones that I know to be held by banks sometime have the loan officers name and don’t even show a bank name.
March 19th, 2010 at 7:21 am
My question is where could I post a marketing slogan so it would generate a lot of people and would could cost no money or little money as possible.
March 19th, 2010 at 7:31 am
Iam not afraid of the unknown as you stated in your advice because I travel daily to the world of estacy beyond this our planet of greediness and illussions.
I am studing the course properly and I have enrolled with mortgage organizations so do not please underate my intelligence with a 10 year old . I have four sons, a businessman, an aircraft technician,a telecommunication Engineer,and an airforce technical officer in New mexico. Ijust want to expose myself a little bit.
I started this business with you in the 2004 and things did not work out.I have decided to try the second time with respect to your good institute.
I believe it will work out this time because the conditions about this type of business is now ripe.
Thank you for your incessant push. Sincerely, Nana Kena
March 19th, 2010 at 7:40 am
Hi Russ,
I did market my website on google adwords and postcards. I received more calls from the post cards and came close to a note deal a few times.
I went through thousands of mortgages to find several hundred note holders to send post cards to. I would love to win a chance at trying again. I was on a facebook webinar that shows how to target specific keywords in peoples profile so that they see an ad specific to what they may be interested in. I think social media is a great way to connect with people. My problem, like most people is the money it takes for pay per click advertising. I am not afraid of hard work, I have over $50,000 in credit card debt. I hope you pick me, I would’nt disappoint you if given a chance. Thanks Nena Pike
March 19th, 2010 at 7:40 am
How important is your business name? Is it better to have a play-on-words or be straight forward with your name?
Also, would it be beneficial to publish your business in a local or internet Yellow Pages?
Thank you, Mary
March 19th, 2010 at 7:44 am
1.) How do you truthfully answer a prospective note seller when they ask you, “How many note deals have you done so far?’ and make them feel comfortable doing business with you if this is your very first note deal and you have not done a single deal yet?
2.) How can you set up an almost free marketing program if you’re close to broke? Which also makes it impossible to afford the extra coaching programs?
3.) Can you offer some type of a marketing program for a low monthly membership fee?
March 19th, 2010 at 7:49 am
I would’t tell them that it’s my first deal. Of course you’ll blow like that. You can answer that just by saying “your one of a few!” lol
and say it with confidence then move the comversation on quickly before he locks you into providing him with some examples. The next question you have is great and I even would like to know that answer. Best wishes!
Amber
March 31st, 2010 at 4:33 pm
Tell them they’re in good hands. Your team has successfully completed thousands of note deals.
April 2nd, 2010 at 9:53 am
Thank you so much. I had the same identical questions Sonnia Martin asked. So now it’s one less.
April 24th, 2010 at 10:59 pm
Sonnia,
I’m still reading over the program, but have already found the answers/information you’re looking for in manual number two(2). You wouldn’t be lying if you simply told them that, “the company I work with(in number of months)has combined to buy, sell, and distribute over (#number of notes produced in that month from the newsletters). Simply use the information that Russ has provided and that can be obtained reading the quarterly newsletters or from the intro of the WITCFB instruction guide. Tell the seller that you’ve got 300 investors waiting for you to provide them with the information they need to determine a reasonable selling price for his/her note. You never have to give YOUR numbers and you won’t be fibbing…
June 9th, 2010 at 1:36 pm
I have been in a bad depression since last September….lost my job, then my ex-husband who was my best friend got killed in a tragic accident in November….but now I am ready to start my success story!!!!
March 19th, 2010 at 7:51 am
Hey there Mr. Dalbey,
“The Process”
I look at your informercials and they are great, all of the presentations are very convincing they make you say to yourself,, “hey I can do that”.
The only problem is that when you are alone, by yourself, that little small voice talks to you. “Can I really do this thing?, I don’t really know where to start, is this really going to work for me?”.
Here’s the deal, we learn best when we see the process of something done. King of like a informercial for an new kind of Home Gym, They show you how it works, the benefits of it as well as the before and after pictures.
What we see here is that we say it works, we see people that have made there money, clapping there hands all happy. But we never see the Process of what they went thru or did. That is what is missing here. we need to see a kind of deal done and we can then say “oh I can do that with no problem.
March 19th, 2010 at 8:04 am
some video on the blog using dramatization showing finding them (marketing),talking to them, listing them,getting quote, giving quote,getting paid, etc would be great…some learners are visual..thanks
April 4th, 2010 at 6:04 pm
This is a great suggestion. I am also a visual learner. It would be a huge help to actually the whole process from beginning to end!!
April 27th, 2010 at 12:10 am
Russ’s course is concise and inclusive on how to
find Notes, List Notes and get bids from Investors.
I have a former builder who is actively buying Foreclosures. He would like simultaneous closing assistance to purchase 15 more properties, but I only rcvd 1 bid for a 50% discount. No other Foreclosure Investors contacted me.
My biggest and most pressing questions or concerns about marketing is: how to find more note sellers ready to sell. I’ve sent out postcards, faxed flyers to professionals, made calls, ran Ads, but I’m not getting a lot of response to my efforts.
I would appreciate any guidance that can help me find more Note Sellers, or better yet have Note Sellers find me.
Thanks,
Eric
March 19th, 2010 at 8:09 am
How do I write a perfect postcard without sounding
stupid,and spending a lot of money and still get the
results I want?
March 19th, 2010 at 8:21 am
Hey Mr. Dalbey,
I don’t know if you received my first comment, but I wanted to make sure it was sent.
I want to comment on the fears and hesitation people may be facing as to why they are not getting this deal done. People learn better by seeing the process of things.
When you show me then I feel I have a shot at doing it. When we look at the informercials on note deals, we see the people telling us they did it, it’s easy and then we see them clapping there hands. That doesn’t quite get it when you are home and ready to do your note deal.
They need to see the process acted out, then this will give a person a better feel on what to do and how to do it.
Thank you
John
March 19th, 2010 at 8:28 am
John your comment was back in March and its June 2010, your absolutely right, the process goes a long way even if its even acting it out, the process, my problem is letting people know, that is an expense, but remember when Russ started out he was broke, like some of us are, so, I fill we should support each other as a Russ Dalbey Family. Do you agree
June 29th, 2010 at 8:58 am
How do I write a perfect postcard without sounding
stupid and spending a lot of time and money and still
get the results I want ?
March 19th, 2010 at 8:31 am
How do I know what is the most effective way to have note holders seek me out and not seek out someone else like me so that I can eliminate the competition and have more negotiating power with the note holder?
March 19th, 2010 at 8:40 am
What are the basics that someone like me with no experience in real estate or marketing needs to know?
March 19th, 2010 at 8:41 am
I’m just getting into the Cash Flow business (I will be in Denver for the course starting Monday), so I don’t really have much to contribute yet. In my former “business” – I was an orthodontist for 33 years – I depended mostly on word of mouth and professional referrals. Those will not work here, so I can see how the internet, newspaper ads and active solicitation from attorneys, accountants, etc. is essential. Sorry I don’t have concrete recommendations, but I just wanted you to know that you are approaching an issue that has been on my mind. Thank you, Tom
March 19th, 2010 at 9:02 am
Since we do not actually have a stand where we can advertise “Lemonade”, repetition of our name and business is extremely important. The more often they see our card, letter or posting in the supermarket with our name and business is of extreme importance.
March 19th, 2010 at 9:10 am
The marketing blog is hitting on the scariest part of this business. My question is this,
how do I convence people that I am legitimate upon first contact via a post card?
I don’t think my first postcard mailing was received favorably. Only one person responded and said it was garbage. I plan to send out another postcard mailing in June. Please select me as one of the people to receive the free course.
March 19th, 2010 at 9:11 am
try the newsletters program betty maybe that will get a better response
July 8th, 2010 at 1:53 pm
Put a smile on your face when you are talking to people they can hear that smile of confidence on the other end of the phone.
When talking to people who want to sell when they don’t have all the facts about the people they have rented to. I have found quite a few who don’t want to impose on their renters and ask the personal questions about their credit.
March 19th, 2010 at 9:14 am
You are right Carol. Putting a smile on your face before you make a phone call sounds like a simple tip but it really works.
March 25th, 2010 at 4:15 pm
The key is to get your info to the right people & not on def ears. This is what I need to learn how to do & to figure out how to get note holders to look for & find me!!!!!
March 19th, 2010 at 9:21 am
Russ, Marketing is a simple concept but the strategies of accomplishing it in this world of technology can be difficult,expensive and time consuming. Unless you are a wiz on the computer and the internet, you have to purchase programs that are expensive to get prospects to your web site. Maybe it is just my personality, but I find the best way to find prospects is to get the info from the courthouses and call them. Also, I am trying to build a network of referral sources. People will do business with and refer business to people they know, like and trust.
Regards,
Wayne
March 19th, 2010 at 9:29 am
Hi Wayne, my name is Alfred I agree with you on the subject of TRUST,and most important people must know what you do, I hope I’m doing the right thing by getting note holders to talk more and I listen, I”ve sent 200 to 500 letters out asking them how do they feel about waiting monthly for those payments, I tell them I like being on top of my bills, and it fills, that your ahead, and they have money in the bank for any surprise. Then my punch line, I’m a note finder, with contacts that buy notes and before you know it, its a coversation as if both oof you were friend forever. Get It Your Friend Alfred
June 29th, 2010 at 9:30 am
1. Cost-not sure how much to spend and where to spend without wasting money. Is it internet or through the mail? So like you said fearful of the unknown I end up just do nothing.
2. Where do I start? note holders themselves or business professionals?
3. Is there a way to find out which way is working the best other than just asking. is it ok to even ask
March 19th, 2010 at 9:39 am
What are the quickest/fastest ways towards marketing my business without using no/very little money, I’m talking from 0 to 20 dollars b/c I don’t have enough time in the day it seems?
March 19th, 2010 at 9:43 am
I DON’T KNOW HOW I CAN FIND INVESTERS.INOW HAVE 14 NOTES AND 2MORE COMING. SO I HAVE BUSINESS BUT CANNOT MARKET IT TO THE RIGHT PEOPLE.
March 19th, 2010 at 9:56 am
This is great! What is your secret?
May 28th, 2010 at 8:47 pm
I know that Marketing is very important. How can I market will little too no money? I would love to be able to take courses but it’s hard when I could barley pay for the protege program. I would love to go to colorado and do the face to face but it is not in my budget. I’m barley getting by as it is. Please let me know how I can market successfully with out people thinking it is garbage…..
March 19th, 2010 at 9:57 am
I think we average joes seem to get a bit over whelmed with starting someting that is not something we are not knowledgeable about.Even if the person is out going and a people person.Your prgram is simple,it just is hard sometines to step out of that box and charge ahead without encouragement,which your program hads really blown me away with all the people who have called with support.I do feel advertisment and the hands on is the only way to learn and grow your buisness. Thank you fo r all your support,kindness…You truly seem to care about the people who have chosen this as a business,you are a fantastic encourager.
March 19th, 2010 at 10:07 am
Some words inspire immediate action. What key words would cause someone to respond to my marketing over all the other opportunities out there or over just continuing to do nothing?
How do I make my offering appear the most attractive?
Please help.
March 19th, 2010 at 10:12 am
What opening headlines have worked for you?
“Lemonade” works for lemons. What works for cash flow notes?
March 19th, 2010 at 10:13 am
My question would be: Being new to cashflow notes, what if I am asked a question I do not
know the answer to ? How can I answer in a way
so that I don’t come across as a complete
‘Bimbo’ ? Done wrong my customer would lose
all confidence in me, even though I know that
I can get the most professional answer from
your ‘Russ Dalby $flow Notes Program ??
Thx. Katrina [from California]
March 19th, 2010 at 10:32 am
Katrina:
This is a common fear among new note-finders. But the answer is really simple.
All you have to do is say, “I don’t know the answer to that question. Let me find out and get back to you.”
People don’t expect you to have all the answers. And when you actually get back to them with the answer (most people don’t follow through) it builds trust and credibility.
March 25th, 2010 at 4:18 pm
I am having a lot of trouble even finding note holders. I’ve been to the courthouse and everything is on-line which is ok except I don’t get the seller’s new address or phone number and searching for these is hit and miss. I really don’t know what to do at this point. I’ve made many cold calls and most have been rude. I need to establish some credibility on the phone right away to get them to even talk to me and I don’t have it since I haven’t even been able to find my first deal yet.
I love marketing and am excited to begin with it but I have zero money to invest in any of the marketing programs I have received emails about and it’s very frustrating.
Thanks for hearing me out,
Karen Audet
Omaha, Nebraska
March 19th, 2010 at 10:33 am
How can I RAKE in THE MONEY without NO MONEY ??
March 19th, 2010 at 10:42 am
How do I do marketing on a REAL shoestring budget?
Do I use classified ads to attract foreclosure investors and potential private note holders?
Thank you for your efforts.
March 19th, 2010 at 10:56 am
I agree with what Mary Metheny and Sonnia Martin are asking. I have no idea what kind of name I should come up with for my busisness. I have made some flyers, but I have no name and you can’t have a business card with out a business name. Also, what do you say when someone ask you “How many notes have you sold?”
March 19th, 2010 at 11:18 am
Just let them know that you are a “Cash Flow Specialist”..That you work directly with buyers that will buy cash flow notes for a lump sum of cash..and build your credability from there..
July 15th, 2010 at 6:53 am
I do not feel I am a sales person and I do hate cold calling. I am a little nervous about how the system works and am still interested in the program. I trully would like to get out of the rat race.
So how do I get started and still feel confident that it will work for me. I have sat on this ideal for a while and am still nervous about it.
March 19th, 2010 at 11:19 am
I have sent out postcards, letters, put up tear-off signs in grocery stores and train stations with absolutely no response. What am I doing wrong? Please select me as one of the students to receive the course for free as i cannot afford anything else.
March 19th, 2010 at 11:34 am
My question is where the most effective locations would be to place and utilize my new marketing tools.
March 19th, 2010 at 11:37 am
I believe the biggest question in this business is how can you capture the trust of a note holder through marketing?
How can you make a note holder become motivated to sell their note simply through marketing?
March 19th, 2010 at 11:51 am
Hi!
I really like that question because setting the bait is what marketing is all about.
Getting then to be anxious about talking to you.
You can devise your own sample/example questions and answers of sceptical buyers on your flyer and this will appeal to there frame of mind. Thank you.
Amber
April 2nd, 2010 at 1:16 pm
just make it simple and avery thing well be all rihgt.
April 27th, 2010 at 4:41 pm
I read and reread the books and still am unsure of how to market to note holders and what post cards to send. I am getting my busniess cards but who do I give them to. When I talk to FSBO they want information on the business and I don’t know what to send to them. How do I market these prospective sellers. I really do need your help in this department.
March 19th, 2010 at 12:08 pm
What do you put on a postcard to reach the FSBO opportunities, basicly to get them tinking outside the box about owner financing. Then getting them to contact you after the deal is done. Or is there a better way to market that beside a post card?
March 19th, 2010 at 12:09 pm
marketing can be as simple or as complex as you make it. I am not looking to produce commercials just yet, but I would like to how to convince people that I am a professional and I am there to help them get the lump sum of money for thier note in a timely manner.
-Thanks so much!
March 19th, 2010 at 12:29 pm
Once you found a note seller, is there a particular way to close the deal for sure. In other words, is there a closing system that works 100% of the time?
I am not there yet, but when I will be there, I would like to close successfully every single time. People are afraid of change or simply not to make a mistake by taking the deal you are offering….
March 19th, 2010 at 12:29 pm
hi Russ, you know you have a very good program and anybody would be proud to be your student and i dont think that you would need more information from anybody and as far as trying to find notes i have been contacting all my realtor friends and hopefully they would give me people to deal with..I would like to say I am
sorry i could not afford to join your group yet as i am really hard up now..but thank you for being so patient with me.
March 19th, 2010 at 12:39 pm
When flowing up with a phone call after sending out the post cards: What do you say when asked what property are you talking about? I have ran into the complaints that the client is receiving many of post cards from all over the world and phone calls as well, some of these people have no property for sale or ever had, some sold it years ago, then the complaints come as follows , you must not be doing you job right or your company needs to research their information better and get up to date, not every reliable.
March 19th, 2010 at 1:38 pm
My plan of action is PERSISTENT, CONSISTENT ACTION & NEVER GIVE UP. Avoid “STINKIN’ THINKIN”! Be around positive people! And I ALWAYS remember this quote; “The definition of INSANITY is continuing to do things the same as you have done in the past, without changing or thinking outside of the box, will ALWAYS yield or produce the same BAD results!!”
Marketing should remain simple but consistent-Using the
KISS Principle; “KEEP IT SIMPLE ….SILLY”.
Regards ….
March 19th, 2010 at 1:59 pm
It seems to me marketing is everything. There is no sense reinventing the wheel when you have kindly shared and packaged what has worked well up until now. My thought is this… how do I transition into this new world of internet computer marketing, keeping the age old abc’s of marketing in my pocket? Then, my next question is how to put together a very step by step plan of action for every day with the boundaries of balance and realistic goals to fit a very busy lifestyle? A little bit every day as you have said is the key to this business, but I thinks it’s time for me to pump up the strictness in time management with solid steps of action and not just organizing. Thank you for your continued effort to refine our efforts.
March 19th, 2010 at 2:02 pm
Hi Russ:
Thanks for the opportunity to quiz you. I want to know how to keep my private life separate from the business of Note finding. (I do not like telling millions of folks on Internet my home address or telephone.) The Marketing aspect is awesome and requires knowledge by someone who has this experience. I tend, however, to throw away postcards I receive that are shiny and have lots of color and small words. The Internet seems like it would be the best way to target this market and get ‘qualified’ customers – the ones who truly have a house or building and want to talk business.
March 19th, 2010 at 2:26 pm
What do I say on postcard or brochure to grab note-holder’s attention then how do I keep their attention.
March 19th, 2010 at 2:40 pm
Expensive and overwhelming is what I think of reguarding marketing. I do like your analogy of the lemonade stand and marketing. Keep it simple and stick to the most direct and effective means of putting product in front of those in need of it. Thanks, I could use the help.
Toni
March 19th, 2010 at 2:40 pm
Marketing has people nervous due to perception of how they will be received and how much it will cost. Any negative feedback usually crushes people, but if they ignore the static, they can succeed. The other issue that most people face is how to get started, and where to get the names to focus their marketing.
March 19th, 2010 at 2:42 pm
Hi, Jim —
Your comment about negative responses crushing many people made me think about Babe Ruth: he was the Home Run King — but he also held the record for strikeouts! I think you’re setting yourself up for failure unless you approach marketing knowing every rejection (or non-response) is just one step closer to your next success.
Liz
April 8th, 2010 at 7:32 am
Like most people I would like the cheapest preferably free methods. But I also want to see effective results there is nothing more frustrating than a phone that does not ring! Especially when you have invested a considerable amount of time in handing out cards,flyers, and making phone calls! Also, once my website is setup what is the best way to drive traffic to it?
March 19th, 2010 at 2:52 pm
I dont have alot of money to put into these different programs that are offered. All I want
to do are the simple steps, find, list and make money! I would like to know how to find notes online instead of going to the courthouse and spend time there. I dont have alot of money to pay for other marketing tools. I would like to pay a membership fee thats reasonable to get me started with my simple steps. I only want to be a part time note finder! Thanks
March 19th, 2010 at 3:51 pm
How can you create a marketing web site so attractive that generates so much heavy traffic that your # 1 search engines like Yahoo, GOOGLE, MSN,DMOZ,ALLTHEWEB ect. pay you to list your website on there search engine, not only will you generate more leads then you can ever imagine you will get payed for it. also how can you find the # 1 most searched business websites so you can learn from them to build your own in a some what similar fashion.
March 19th, 2010 at 4:05 pm
In 1991 I started McRae Enterprises, Garage Door and still operate it as a one man operation. I found success with a local operation and wonder if that would work with the note business as well. I have had good results with the property management companies (three or four) and Nine or ten R.E. sales people. I thought, being a local guy might carry some weight here in Orange County. One question asked of the others “how to respond to the question what experience do I have?” I am part of a really big operation.
March 19th, 2010 at 4:07 pm
Russ, I take everything you have to say and try to use it in my note business. My immediate need is for a partner from the Institute. I get note referrals through my investors network and I need someone to help me work them. Any candiates?
Ron
March 19th, 2010 at 4:18 pm
First of all I would like to say that all of this sounds nice and dandy, and I honestly would like to try it out, but at the momment I do not have any type of extra money to even try to see what it is like to make a note deal. I feel it in my heart that I would be very successful at making a note deal. It’s just the cash that’s stopping me. Mr Dalbey’s please select me to recieve the free course.
March 19th, 2010 at 4:22 pm
Hello,
Still trying to handle the forclosure market
not that we do not have enough of them in missouri.Still having trouble from a company
that goes by We buy housess for cash. That’s
right that’s their name. Just need to get a little better known.I will be at the auction
on saturday to pass out more cards.
Thanks for your help so far. I enjoy your
blog and other helpfull comments.
Robert Reichmuth
March 19th, 2010 at 4:27 pm
Well, I believe the key to marketing is knowing your product and your audience. Give people what they want and what they want to hear. I feel confident in talking w/people, but there are a few things about the business that is new to me. This is where I need help. I want to show enough professionalism to bring in the right people, but at the same time I do not want to overkill and lose the people that really count. I believe honesty, integrity are major milestones for capturing ones’ attention. Your true heart shows it all!
March 19th, 2010 at 4:43 pm
“Just tell me what I need to do, how to do it, and why it wll work!” I have never had trouble following directions, I have done a lot of marketing (but not in cash flow business). However, where most people have a fear of failure–I have a fear of SUCCESS. I’ve had a lifetime of being told how worthless I was, yet I managed to raise 2 fine sons, while working a minimum of 80 hours a week. While part of me may feel that I don’t DESERVE success–the other part of me still hungers for it! I believe to my core there has to be a way to get over my “Fear of Success”. My question to you is, can you tell me how I can do it?
March 19th, 2010 at 5:01 pm
“Just tell me what I need to do, how to do it, and why it will work!” I have never had trouble following directions. I have done a lot of marketing, but not in the cash flow business. However, where most people have a fear of failure–I have a fear of SUCCESS. I’ve had a lifetime of being told how worthless I was, yet I managed to raise 2 fine sons, while working a minimum of 80 hours a week. Although part of me may still feel I don’t DESERVE success–the other part of me hungers for it!! I believe to my core there has to be a way to get over my “Fear of Success”. My question to you is can you tell me how?
March 19th, 2010 at 5:24 pm
What is the best marketing strategy when you have no experience or little money in a small country town. Most people don’t even know what a note is. How can you present your business when you have no “respect”, or haven’t done a deal yet. People want to know that you are qualified and trustworthy before doing business with you.
March 19th, 2010 at 6:42 pm
I would go to the nearest larger city.Find out when and where they have auctions on foreclosures and pass out business cards. Send postcards to people in foreclosure in that city, frequent their townhall meetings and get to know people there.
April 24th, 2010 at 11:37 pm
my question is, after sending post cards out if some one ask to see a license or certificate what do I tell me. who do I mail the post cards to and how do I get the adress? How do I get a web site set up so I can work over the internet as well.
March 19th, 2010 at 6:52 pm
How do I get referrals or explain what notes are to the people referring to me?
How do I convince them they are getting a fair price… so they refer others to me.
March 19th, 2010 at 7:20 pm
Having tried a lot of the marketing strageties,which included Pay per click,flyers,local newspaper ads,postcards,sign on side of my vehicle, banners displayed in local parades,it is hard to stay moviated.How can one stay movitated with no results.With the notes that I have found, getting the note buyers to make a offer the seller will accept has been a problem. How can a note finder get more than one or two note buyers to even look at these notes.
March 19th, 2010 at 7:29 pm
I too want not to come off as an inexperienced person. How do we as novices gain the trust of savvy business investors? If I was an invester my question to a potential note finder would be can I trust this person? So how can we help them feel confident enough to handle their money? They need to feel secure enough to deal with us. Be sure they are not getting cheated or scammed.
March 19th, 2010 at 7:45 pm
Under what name should i use to describe a note. The clerks at our court house does not know what i am talking about when i say notes and/or names given in the book.
Can you please give me some help on the above issue. Thank you! Khimraj
March 19th, 2010 at 7:47 pm
hi khimraj when you go to the courthouse don’t use that term notes instead when you go to the courthouse use “i’m looking for mortgages and trust deeds held by private individuals” i hope this helps
July 8th, 2010 at 2:15 pm
How do you convince homeowners to release all their personal info over the phone with the fear of identity theft ? how can you get a persons confidence if they are your first deal?
March 19th, 2010 at 7:50 pm
How do I make my marketing message clear and to the point? How do I make my business cards reflect my business so well that people will want to call me? I have very little experience in marketing. There is so much information, it’s overwelming. I would really appreciate the assistance. Being slected for this program would really help get my business off the ground.
March 19th, 2010 at 8:30 pm
I realize marketing is the most important aspect of my business. I, like most, do not have extra cash to do a lot of “fancy” marketing. I want a surefire way to market myself is the most cost effective way that will bring clients to me, or have leads that I call feel comfortable doing business with me.
I think this program is one of the best, and I am trying to do it only part-time to suppliment my day job, therefore I need to make the most of my time and energy. So I need a way to be able to market myself in a short amount of time and still reap in the rewards.
Please choose me to receive your new program. I am a fast learner, but sometimes need personal guidance to help me feel comfortable with what I just learned.
Thank you for caring about all of us and getting our feedback on your new product.
Mary
March 19th, 2010 at 8:38 pm
My postcards dont seem to generate any type of Clients at all. The BIGGEST Question l have is, How and Where do l find my First Cash Flow Note Deal to jump start by Business for good, what am l doing wrong? The marketing Blog seems like it would be able to assist me in some areas that lm missing.
March 19th, 2010 at 8:46 pm
I started my marketing w/my Email name I got on line w/a local realtor today. She sent me list of forclosures & homes. I have a friend has a family owned marine buisness thats being ready to be forclosed on. There a lot of properts in your own back yard you can take advantage of. Advetise LOCAL for free at grocery stores laundromat ect. There you go Russ on my way to my friends marine buisness tomorrow be callin with all the info.Its time to deal ROGER
March 19th, 2010 at 8:56 pm
Though I bought the program and understand it; I don’t understand why one person would buy the note of another? Will he be doing the same thing & selling it forward?
March 19th, 2010 at 8:58 pm
indeed marketing is an important key, if you’re selling lemonade you need the sign. my problem is like everyone else, getting the cart before the horse, having a business that i’m not prepared for because i haven’t done my homework. your marketing materials work, so we put the sign up and we be in business, but we surely be amateurs. once we do our part build the stand(set up the business, for taxes, regulations, income, etc.) have our product, and know what to do with it, then we can market it and we will be anxious to.human nature want that money but don’t want to work for it.
March 19th, 2010 at 9:39 pm
I would like to know how to use the internet effectively to advertise my services.
March 19th, 2010 at 9:46 pm
Marketing my Cash Flow Business:
- A newsletter to the professionals [also foreclosure investors] that will grab their attention with legitimate information -Not send them running
- A tight script can ease their concerns about our expertise.
- Key words that we can incorporate into our sentences that will help sell ourselves as professionals.
- How effective can our website become for the foreclosure investors
- Do we need to adjust our approach to the foreclosure investors or just treat them as “note holders” as in our
previous information.
Thank you for this opportunity
E. P. C.
March 19th, 2010 at 9:55 pm
I am still getting started, so my question is how do I get people to call me, and feel that i am going to the best job at getting them the best deal for their notes.
March 19th, 2010 at 10:48 pm
I know that this program will work and I want it to work for me.
I have minimal funds at this time for any programs, but would like to know what would be the best and fastest way to get a jumpstart at getting this to work for me.
March 20th, 2010 at 1:37 am
My big hang up is “time Management”. Any ideas in this area Russ?
I’m an independent film/TV/Radio producer and writer. I live in Las Vegas and work primarily in Southern California.
By way of suggestions; (1)include a sort of “parts list”or prep section, at the beginning of volume one. i.e. a checklist of items NOT included or furnished in the course, right at the start. (2)The books are fine but may I suggest more audio CD’s and DVD’s.(3)You might include some of your “heavy hitters” as examples in certain particular areas of the course. Certain people will naturally be strong in certain areas of the business. It’s constructive to see “Others doing the things the beginner should be doing to establish the relative EASE and enjoyment of doing the task themselves.(4) Possible interviews with county, city or legal experts on how to use their services. (You might try a very old producers trick and use actors to portray these individuals) I use the trick very often. (5) Also consider putting the course on-line with password access, streaming the video.
Larry Sawell
March 20th, 2010 at 3:50 am
I am interested in a simple straighforward way to utilize internet marketing to Drive Customers To My sight. Not a long drawn out approach but a NOW format. Closer contact or even follow ups from coaches to see what they can do to move things along with marketing our business – next step -etc. Would love the opportunity, choose me get results.
March 20th, 2010 at 6:34 am
I could use help with a list of where to advertise that could be done for very little money. This would help those of us who are very limited with funds and can’t afford extra coaching, make informed decisions about where to use our limited funds to generate the greatest amount of potential revenue.
~ Lynn
March 20th, 2010 at 7:10 am
Is it best to concentrate on one small area or to market to as many areas as possible?
March 20th, 2010 at 7:25 am
Ques.: When mailing to note holders, do you use a 3×5 card or slightly larger? Handwritten? Blue ink or? Can this strategy be used for professional and individuals on note lead lists?
March 20th, 2010 at 8:19 am
I would be excited to educate myself with all the different marketing programs that are out, If you think about it everyday we are all doing some form of marketing in are day to day lives. Most things that we buy are because someone market’s it to us in a positive way that tells us we cannot live without it. I would like to be more comfortable with how to market myself to my consumers.
March 20th, 2010 at 8:27 am
Dear Russ,
How do I get my marketing piece in the right hands? The hands that you know want out of the note they are holding?
Thanks,
Phyllis Suriano
March 20th, 2010 at 8:48 am
I have been marketing for awhile. I did like the
Cash Magnet class and have incorporated the newsletter mailing (not to too many professionals but have started), postcards (just sent 1000), online classifieds (have not seen anything on that yet) and handing out business cards. My problem is the response. People just don’t want to sell their notes at this time. It is guaranteed income for them. I’m still hanging in there but becoming a little disheartened. On a better note, from your affirmations I have lost 15 pounds and still losing. I feel great so maybe it is one affirmation at a time. Thanks for all of your staff’s personal attention through the class mail.
March 20th, 2010 at 10:09 am
Congrats on losing 15 pounds, Jackie!
Remember, just because a note-holder has no plans to sell their note RIGHT NOW doesn’t mean you should you should stop contacting them.
Very often, they will change their mind in the future or their situations will change and they will want to sell their note. So keep in touch with your note-holders on a regular basis.
March 25th, 2010 at 4:25 pm
most questions are answered in the course but the talk off for the call back is still fuzzy to me
March 20th, 2010 at 11:00 am
ok i was wanting to know how i can get my business cards out to the whole world and let everyone know who and what i do. I also would like to know how i can market on the internet free or really cheap. another thing that i would like to know is how to market my business at my home town like the best ways to do so with flyers and how to do it. Thank you very much russ this business is really good and i LOVE IT.
March 20th, 2010 at 11:38 am
You have tested and proven “Cash Flows Magnets.”
Why not let us purchase them individually?
March 20th, 2010 at 12:24 pm
My concern or thought is:
For the people who are starting out on this program or any program really want to see it work but they are on a very tight budget and facing credit issues or possible foreclosure on their current home.
This program from what I have seen is a GREAT chance for anyone to work from home for a short period of time in their busy day and have a chance to bring in some needed income to help out on their daily bills and work towards getting out of debt once and for all! (The way the economy is right now!)
If there was a way to market your website or products on a budget that would help everyone supplying and/or receiving the goods to succeed and not feel stressed out in what they may have to do without that week or month.
And still get the same support as the people who may have the money to build their websites or sell their products and are not stressed each and every day.
This will help the everyday person see the light at the end of the tunnel and make them feel good inside knowing they can succeed with help of others and in return help others that are hurting too!
March 20th, 2010 at 12:26 pm
Who, what, where, why and how!!Start to finish step by step marketing course with plenty of examples for each step to guide me along the way. Seeing the exact format for everything works in my book. I HOPE TO WIN!!!!This would help me a lot. GOOD LUCK TO ME….
March 20th, 2010 at 1:17 pm
Marketing is a big thing. It takes courage to go out and talk to people. It is a fear that we have but think about other fears that you have come in contact with and over come. This has to be some thing that you really want and you have to put effort into it. In your new course I think it might be helpful to include websites or mention websites that have to do with builders. They are great places to start. Also in this current economic situation we are are in, there are alot of home shows going on in malls and other places. I went to one the other day and actually made some great contacts. There are also different buisness seminars out there that I was unaware of until I was in need of some more buisness cards. I was invited to one and made quite a few contacts and this seminar is twice a month so all I have to do is go and talk about my buisness. Good luck to all and I hope some of this info is helpful to you.
March 20th, 2010 at 2:01 pm
hello everybody.I really enjoy reading all the comments that are left.one of my biggest problems is talking people into trying to see how it will works.
March 20th, 2010 at 2:44 pm
Im not real good at what I need to say in a postcard, letter or even what to do on a website. So my question to you is, How do I go about getting a good marketing tech with words? I have never been a success at talking on the phone as far as business, so Im having to go about it behind the scenes so to speak. I get pumped when I start working on some marketing stuff, but feel let down because Im not sure it’s what I should be saying or doing.
March 20th, 2010 at 3:57 pm
Thanks for giving the everyday working community a chance at something productive and exciting.
March 20th, 2010 at 4:03 pm
Elisabeth Mirabella says:
First of all – Russ I hope you and your family are doing well and especially that little cutie.
I, too, like everyone else, am having problems in listing my Cash Flow Specialist on the internet. Been doing postcard, with only one lead in return, have posted it and nothing happened, but did receive a bid from another buyer, and again nothing. I want to know how to approach a buyer feeling very confident in what I do, how can I drive potential sellers to my website? How do I list a marketing slogan with little or no money as their is no extra money to come from my pocket. Isn’t there some way a marketing program could be done for a very low monthly fee or possibly be deducted from the first referral check? I would love very much have some powerful marketing power. I would like to fulfill the marketing power to the foreclosure investors. I hope that this will help you in putting together your marketing course and, of course, I would love to be selected as one of your students to receive your free course. It will certainly be used to the fullest.
Dated March 20, 2010 @ 3:28pm Pacific Time
March 20th, 2010 at 4:31 pm
My big question is why it always a drama for me to do something without spending a lot and still dont have no result yet? either an post card or business card.
March 20th, 2010 at 6:08 pm
There are a lot of marketing ways to market your note business. How do get the attention When you are not experience with the note busines? Yet the question remains, what can you do to get a constance flow of note deals?
March 20th, 2010 at 8:09 pm
Hi Russ
I have been procrastinating too long and want to get started. Where is the best place or best way to find foreclosure investors? Is personal contact the best way and what do we say to them that will want them to work with us instead of possible other people offering to buy their notes?
March 20th, 2010 at 8:24 pm
I see this business similar to the
way a farmer cultivates his land.
A farmer first plows the field making the soil
rich and full of vigor then he lays the seeds.
The seeds are Notes, Can we create notes?
And like the farmer, can we watch them mature?
March 21st, 2010 at 5:42 am
Simple (written in very precise understandable english) Internet marketing techniques to get traffic to your website.
When using postcards provide the names of reputable mailing list companies that have been used by successful note finders. (List companies that keep their lists constantly updated and reasonably priced)
Give incentives to the most successful note finders to share with you what marketing techniques they may have discovered on their own and what they fell produces the most return on their investment.
What does it really take to be successful in this business. Is it as easy as everyone says it is when you watch the informercial?
March 21st, 2010 at 6:46 am
Thank you for the posts. Most of what I am finding to get started is where and what to do period! I am just beginning and would love to see this as my full time business but just knowing how else to bring them in but just sending out letters or phone calss puts me in a tail spin down not up. I come so close to putting in a drawer and shutting it.
So any help a lot. Thanks for the lesson.
March 21st, 2010 at 6:59 am
Obviously, the more people who know about your business the greater the possibility for noteholders to contact you. But you wouldn’t market to just the “man-on-the-street.” Where do you market to get the best reponse from noteholders to your ads?
March 21st, 2010 at 11:32 am
Michael –
This is a very smart question. I’ll be sure to address this question in my upcoming course. Thanks for your comment.
March 25th, 2010 at 4:26 pm
How to market on the internet
Key words to use
Sites to use
Business descriptions to use
I have tried some pay per click sites, but have not received many hits
How to market on small budget
How often to contact note holders so as not to make them mad
How to explain to note holder that 70 to 80 % on their note is a good deal. The ones I have made offers to think it is a bad deal.
Best way to market to foreclosure note holders
March 21st, 2010 at 11:38 am
I LOVE MARKETING! I have not had alot of experience marketing except selling a vehicle or some other personal item here and there. I am trying to sell my family home right now. I have been enjoying coming up with catchy ads to attract potential buyers. My phone has not stop ringing! With the economy in the state it is I am quite pleased with my responses. I think relaxing and enjoying the experience is more than half the batttle. I’m truly interested in learning more about Foreclosure Investors. By the way, Thank You For The Encouragement… I Really Needed That!!
March 21st, 2010 at 12:57 pm
Here’s another question I’d love some help with: When approaching a person who is selling their home by owner, and offering to help them set up owner financing to improve their chances of a sale, what happens to the existing underlying bank mortgage at the time of sale? If the seller financing is only for the equity amount on a 2nd position loan, who pays for the the existing bank mortgage payments on the 1st position loan?
March 21st, 2010 at 3:08 pm
Hi Russ,
What is a typical week of marketing look like when getting started?
March 21st, 2010 at 5:25 pm
How many hits does a website of this type get in a day? Are people really out there looking for note finders or rather the note buyers. Would it be worth our time and money to have our own website. I would really appreciate being given the chance to take the Marketing Course for free since I have very little money to invest but want to make this program work for me.
March 21st, 2010 at 7:12 pm
Hi Russ:
I like your blog. I would like to know how would I promote my website to find not holders.
Do I post in free ad sites? And I was told some good advice by one of your online coaches to bet fear, when I am calling my list of foreclosure investors. And the advice was call them up like I was returning a call.
March 21st, 2010 at 7:46 pm
How do I go about creating a website of my own when I dont know much about Emailing or too much about the internet? Is there a simple way of learning about finding notes to be able to sell?
March 21st, 2010 at 9:02 pm
What are the steps to drive traffic to my website and how do I set up key search words?
March 21st, 2010 at 10:25 pm
Many readers have little to no marketing experience. So it’s helpful to hear a successful marketer describe marketing so it’s easy to understand. It’s refreshing to hear the truth that good marketing is simple, and be given concrete examples, as did this blog article.
Suggestions for the courses:
Points or tips to focus on, keep in mind, not forget, or not overlook (perhaps bulleted) when approaching, speaking to, or dealing with various or specific prospects, notes holders, and various or specific professionals.
30 Least Expensive Ways to Market Your Cash Flow Business, possibly from lesser expensive to greater. And/or a larger, more comprehensive list of inexpensive marketing methods in one section of the course.
March 21st, 2010 at 11:14 pm
Siriporn M,
For me I Just walk in to a business people and tell them,I’m in business helpping whos need fast cash for thir monthly mortgage,however;I’m also out of fund to have businee cards or poscards to sent out to any businee people. The way I’m doing now I’m so comfident,and that’s my markeing tool fo the time been!
March 22nd, 2010 at 12:52 am
Can I use cheap internet marketing sites or must I use expense internet marketing sites to find note holders wanting to sell?
March 22nd, 2010 at 6:04 am
Just tell me what I need to do, how to do it. That’s it for me. Simple and straight forward. Helping people, where everyone wins. What could be better? It doesn’t matter “who” makes money on what deal. On any business transaction, there are many people who make a certain percentage of the deal. So lets all make money.
March 22nd, 2010 at 10:30 am
How about a program that lays out the ground work and answers all the basic questions, such as web sights, phone concerens,a easy note grading sheet, just what all information do we need to get over the phone.Post card layouts, proper flyers and the Do’s and Dont’s for the beginner and the shoestring budget.
Remember:Your life and business will succeed or fail is up to you and which end you use, Heads you win Tails you lose.
March 22nd, 2010 at 4:06 pm
What I have learned is not what you know but who you know. How do you find the hot one or two key note owners who like to move notes on consistant basis.
March 22nd, 2010 at 4:35 pm
I say, “Take a BIG gulp or two, tell myself NOT to be afraid, bashful or shy, look in the mirror and practice the first couple of things I will say on the phone, until “I” feel comfortable with the flow of it, and the sound of my voice, then take ownership of the “power” that will give me, then immediately go pick up the phone and make a cold call to a potential new client, and REMEMBER to talk as if I, myself, believe what I am saying. Don’t be afraid to relax, remember tension and self-doubt, can CHOKE us. The worst that can happen is someone could hang up on me, or swear and ball me out for interrupting them. Kindly apoligize for the interruptions,that’s if you get the chance), push the button to end the call, and IMMEDIATELY start dialing the next number while you are taking a DEEP BREATH and regroup yourself. Smile, remember most of us talk to strangers almost everyday and even in person. Hoping the best results for all. And, ALWAYS, ALWAYS remember “Practice makes Perfect”, and also makes us feel more comfortable to continue.
March 22nd, 2010 at 10:23 pm
In front of a mirror ,practice, practice, practice your cold calls until you know you are comfortable, relaxed, and like the sound of your voice. THEN, take a big gulp and dial that first number. With each call you make even if you don’t get a deal with each person, you are improving your phone skills with each dialed number. NEVER give up, remember, that you are the only one who can really make you gain the success you so dearly covet. And don’t forget keep dialing until you think you’re gonna lose your finger.
March 22nd, 2010 at 10:30 pm
Thank you for the info. But we are not 8 years old selling lemonade. How can we get our information out to everyone?
Thank you, Steve
March 22nd, 2010 at 10:49 pm
Do different types of marketing work better at different times of the year? Such as seasonal,economy ups and downs. thank you Pat
March 22nd, 2010 at 10:50 pm
Its more fear of rejection for me and procrastination just pushing forward and having confidence if my business is going to be successful. There are different types of marketing so I guess which ever one a person feels comfortable with I would choose flyer’s and postcards.
March 22nd, 2010 at 11:01 pm
Since I just started and haven’t been through all of the material yet, I am not sure where to find customers, but I will say without that knowledge, that marketing has never been the selling of a product as much as a selling of ones’ self. If you approach a prospect in a professional and confident manner, you have already surpassed the best marketing scheme one can devise.
March 22nd, 2010 at 11:01 pm
what is the cheapest way to market in this in a real estate business?
March 22nd, 2010 at 11:02 pm
It seems to me that Key words are important and should be placed in key positions in the statement,ad (some papers print some advertisements for free services for free) Some key words that I think are key and are so far in my study not been mentioned enough or soon enough in the presentations are: “Free no obligation quote” I find more people at least listen to what I have to say sooner it dosen’t convence any one to list their note with me but that will come with practice.
March 22nd, 2010 at 11:06 pm
There are so many avenues or turns to take in marketing. Which is the best, yet cost effective – face to face, flyers, postcard, telephone, internet, others? I have hesitated putting a lot of effort in this business, to my dismay, but it seems alot of face to face/calling is required and I am somewhat timid, but getting better. Please be straighforward in your book and let us know from the simple to the more complex way of marketing/doing business.
March 22nd, 2010 at 11:43 pm
What is the minimum and maximum time, effort and money involved in different types of markiting?
March 22nd, 2010 at 11:44 pm
Is there anything out there that will advertise my website for free?
March 23rd, 2010 at 12:32 am
I think we have perfected our post card script and it is pretty simple and straight forward. However, we are on our third posting for our lead lists. Our question is, should we change the dialog after each round? We are afraid that our leads may see the same dialog and they may automatically toss it into the old circular file. Also, our hit count and visits to our website are climbing each month, but we still receive very few contacts. What should we do to optimize the site to turn our potential leads into customers. Thanks.
March 23rd, 2010 at 12:44 am
Hey Russ,
I am coming out in April for training and cannot wait! I have really enjoyed the videos you sent and constant flow of information as well as weekly contact by phone or emails from your company! I do not have any additional questions yet except what has already been touched upon by others already.
Thanks much and look forward to learning more soon.
Jules
March 23rd, 2010 at 12:53 am
when finding your first noteholder what do you do next to close the deal.where do you list them.we are thankful that you decided to do something different.we want so much to do this.we have been doing our homework for step one,just getting to step two without error would help us.
March 23rd, 2010 at 12:57 am
I Think The Most Important information is The Note Deal. Theres Alot Of Information And The Big Part Is Everything. Its Like Physics It Gains Lots Of Monentum When You Get The Big Picture Of The Cash Flow.
March 23rd, 2010 at 12:59 am
I live on Social Security and in April will have to pay for part B of Medicare. I noticed that most people said they have little money or a small budget for marketing, whereas I have no money at all for it.
You gave me a website when I signed up for the original course. I referenced it in the sig line of my email, and received only negative comments that I shouldn’t have it as part of my sig line. I have received no response at all from the actual website. How can I change that?
I went to an open house up the street from me and talked to the agent about cash for notes. I was very confident to begin with, and she seemed interested enough to exchange phone numbers. However, I was forced to admit that I had no experience as yet, and she quickly lost interest, and has not contacted me. I can’t do a followup, because I lost her number. How can this loss of confidence regarding experience be overcome? Maybe you should also say something about organization to keep from losing important numbers, etc.
I also have a problem locating notes at the LA County website. Can you go into more detail on how to do this? Also once notes are found I would feel uncomfortable (partly because of unfamiliarity of terms) in asking for the data needed to actually list the note on your site. Please help with this.
I hope to be able to see your answers to these questions in your new course, which I can’t afford. LOL
March 23rd, 2010 at 1:11 am
Fear and a hole bunch of excuses is my problem. I mean come on I’ve had this program for about three years now. Yes three years with all the tools in front of me and I haven’t even put one note under my belt yet. I’m very shore that what ever marketing strategy you put to gather to make my business stand out will be better for us all.I just need a BIG PUSH to make all this to happen.
March 23rd, 2010 at 2:00 am
Russ, Basic marketing techniques are not my problem. I do a direct mail and networking system now, I am interested in radio and TV marketing, But I really can aford the expenditure, right now, and I can’t quite get a handle on the 5 or 10 minute commercial idea.
How does one come up with the right turn of phrasing, to entise a specific customer base? How would you suggest starting this process?
Presently I have a 25% return rate of direct mail from cold leads, and about a 6% of address problems as well.
March 23rd, 2010 at 2:05 am
What is the quickest,easiest way to find a note holder who lives local to me? Send to ‘For Sale by owner’ homes? How do you find foreclosure note holders quickly and easily? What is the best marketing piece to send to each of these prospective customers?
Thanks,
Rob Lawrence
March 23rd, 2010 at 3:59 am
Hi Mr. Dalby. The programs you have are good.My problem is I drive a truck for a living an only have everyother wkend home. I got behind on original course and never got to finishit. I don’t know how to work a note or post it. Sincerly, Bobby J. Shores
March 23rd, 2010 at 4:28 am
Mr.Dalbey,My biggtest problem with marketing is having time to do it. I work a full time job from 8-5 five days a week and I’m doing this 1 to 2 hrs. every evening and on weekends.I am very excited about this business and I have been doing some marketing. Sent and still sending postcards to note leads, made business cards,put ad in local paper and working on making flyers.I don’t get much at home done needless to say.lol
March 23rd, 2010 at 5:29 am
Need more on Internet Marketing in very simple explanations. The note holders I talk to don’t want a discount. The investers should pay more. The note holders get very angry with a so deep of discounts. I can find note holders but getting them to sell is nearly impossible. Need more info. on getting them to sell. I want to take your course but can’t afford to pay out any more money. I would like to get it for free. Please consider it free for me. The money machine course does better explaining internet marketing than the others I think. Best Regards
March 23rd, 2010 at 5:45 am
Russ, I’ve got to hand it to you! You are doing everything you can think of to help us to succeed in this Cash Flow Notes industry! I appreciate you.
I purchased the Protege program (I’m still paying on it and I’m not finished reading all of the material yet) but I must say that the information I’ve read so far is pretty straightforward, and I have every confidence that the information I haven’t read yet is written the same way. You continue to hit the nail on the head in plain language. You’ve already identified that the reason people don’t act is because of fear – I can tell that many of these comments are from people who haven’t gotten past their fear enough to go through enough of the steps to gain enough confidence to see the process through.
My suggestion, then, is to include more Mindset information to help people triumph over their fear enough to 1) plan 2) start and 3) profit from their mistakes (and there will be mistakes), but I’m sure you’re already doing that.
March 23rd, 2010 at 6:00 am
Russ,
What A good idel Russ,Like many others I have found that book Number 3 is hard to under stand.
and where I made my mistate, when I open my cashflow business I picked to long of a name for it.I have found out over the years short business names do better on the internet then long ones.Allso Russ have you ever read MY FIRST YEAR IN NETWORK MARKETING.That book is full of good information to get anyone started on the internet.I think you could call this new study.” CASH FLOW NOTES FOR DUMMIES ”
Thank You and God Bless
Darin McKinney
March 23rd, 2010 at 6:07 am
I read your books three times and trying to build a good foundation. I’m starting by making a business card, here is a copy of my business card that I made on print master plus. What do you think?
ARE YOU RECEIVING PAYMENTS ON A PRIVATE LOAN?
WOULD YOU RATHER HAVE CASH NOW?
(BOLD LETTERS)
I WORK WITH BUYERS, WAITING TO MAKE ESTIMATES
IT’S EASY
IT’S QUICK
IT’S SECURE
AND YOU COULD RECEIVE CASH IN DAYS
TO RECEIVE A FREE CONSULTATION CALL OR EMAIL ME
DAVID MEASDAY CELL 863-XXX-XXX
March 23rd, 2010 at 6:13 am
David -
Looks good to me. Give it a try and see what happens.
March 25th, 2010 at 4:29 pm
Hi Russ or Whoever, My biggest problem is money. The money is very tight and I don’t have a job now to help with the expences. Also my wife is totality against this. But I still belive this well work. Things will work out. Just plese don’t forget me kept me posted. Thanks William( Bill). P.S. I’ll kept doing want I can in the business.
March 23rd, 2010 at 6:16 am
How do I combine your business with my own since I,m gone nearly 12 hours a day
March 23rd, 2010 at 6:17 am
best place to market & which group would be best market.
March 23rd, 2010 at 6:28 am
hwo do you market successfully without spending tons of money.. i am in this business because i need money i do not have alot of money to spend.
March 23rd, 2010 at 6:32 am
Thanks for the marketing tips, I’ll start using them. Where is the old article talking about the 3 money laws? I can remember speed, but not the other two…
March 23rd, 2010 at 6:46 am
Jay:
Here you go:
http://www.dalbeyblog.com/2010/02/secrets-attracting-money.html
March 26th, 2010 at 2:46 pm
Getting set up with the documents on word on my computer is holding me back a little. You must know how to get your paper work, documents ready’ because in florida the market is huge and when I talk to potential customers I wanna be ready……. thanks
March 23rd, 2010 at 6:57 am
How do I develop a system of finding note sellers that is repeatable and effective for years to come?
March 23rd, 2010 at 7:00 am
You have hit the heart of success, without marketing, of any form; you do not have a business. You are nothing more than a wondering generality floating in the back waters of your mind. When I step up to the business plat as an entrepreneur, I made a commitment to and in myself that I would be successful and be teachable, quest knowledge from successful people who are where I want to be economically, have the ability to help others, and above all be a man of God through my actions not words. Keep on keeping on, you are my mentor.
March 23rd, 2010 at 7:01 am
I would love to have some help with some effective but also very inexpensive ways to market my business that could bring in qualified leads. I have very little extra cash to get started so I’d like to find the most effective ways to start.
March 23rd, 2010 at 7:02 am
I am pretty fearless and I am so ready to get my Cash Flow business off the ground and flying. I have just downloaded my 250 leads and am working on phone #’s. I am certain I will be a success and most likely break all Dalbey records!!!
March 23rd, 2010 at 7:06 am
I love that attitude Sandra!
March 26th, 2010 at 2:46 pm
It would be a great help to many should we be given the “perfect” thing to say upon first meeting a prospective holder of a note.
I once worked for the National Federation of Independent Business where the first requirement was actual memorization word-for-word of the entire presentation that had been worked out over a period of years as the distillation of all the best ideas and thoughts of the most successful sales people up to that time.
It was twelve type-written pages single spaced, and took me all Friday afternoon, Saturday and Sunday to memorize, but I did it because I needed the job, and was told subsequently, many times, that I was the best sales person the prospect had ever met!
It wasn’t me, it was the sales presentation developed from all the experts.
March 23rd, 2010 at 7:08 am
John -
Excellent comment. Check the blog next week as I’m going to personally answer your question in my next blog post.
March 26th, 2010 at 2:47 pm
How can you communicate with note holders to let them know that you are a professional and are here to help them and are not a solicitor?People get offended you are asking them questions over the phone and wanting to know how you got your information. They get very offended when you tell them you found it through public records at the court house and want to know everything you know about them.
March 23rd, 2010 at 7:25 am
Russ,
At this point I believe that refined “niche” marketing techniques are probably the most adventageous for most products. Although mass marketing techniques do work they are not that efficient and sometimes expensive. Personal contact and direct mail type advertising with backup internet links appears to be a relatively smart plan for the note business. Positive leads and referrals being the goal. I am not an expert, but I have lost enough money to have an opinion. For the green note finder, a gradual increase in leads from referrals of business professionals after your first deal is best. CJD
March 23rd, 2010 at 7:27 am
If I had the money for another course, I’d have the money to start a marketing campaign. What would be the most helpful is what NOT to do along with what works. I don’t want to make an expensive mistake!
March 23rd, 2010 at 7:29 am
Im wondering the most effective way to market with little money. The only thing ive really felt able to do so far is post cards. I would also like to know more about internet marketing and how to get a response that way at little cost.
March 23rd, 2010 at 7:31 am
My main concern is that all of the note holders I find don’t want to part with the additional income of the note. They use it as emergency income, or simply supplemental income. Most have multiple properties and this is their nest egg so to speak.
March 23rd, 2010 at 7:34 am
Remember, it’s not your job to convince every person with a note to sell their note.
All you have to do to be a success in this business is find people who DO want to sell their notes and match them up with buyers.
March 26th, 2010 at 2:50 pm
I want my marketing to produce repeat leads &n notes. Any additional advice or materials for targeting Title Companies, Realtors, etc.
March 23rd, 2010 at 7:38 am
I need to know the least expensive way to advertise and a way to set up a website that doesn’t cost me an arm and a leg. How do you choose and effective name for a business so that it isn’t boring? I really need this business to work and fast. Confidence in something is not my strong suit but I guess thats just something that I have to work through if someone will help.
March 23rd, 2010 at 7:39 am
For me, its that first big leap of advertising that you do and think (by some fluke)it might bring in a ton of calls and you cant think of a word to say. Which (by the way) I plan on doing by submitting a few ads on Wednesday. Ill let you know if I find my voice.
March 23rd, 2010 at 7:41 am
I’ve had the books and have been putting it off to get out and try one note just being afaid. But as i Read each day more of Russ’s email they are get teaching and advise. I am going to get on the cash flow and make money like everyone else.
Veronica
March 23rd, 2010 at 7:41 am
When buying leads, how do you decide what states to concentrate on?
March 23rd, 2010 at 7:49 am
Is the credit score required when brokering a mortgage note or a trust deed?
How much does a website cost, generally?
March 23rd, 2010 at 7:51 am
I agree with everything you are saying about marketing. I have been able to send out postcards and also get some business cards together. But my question is, how do you get your name out there to where people start calling you if you dont have the money to put into all the marketing right now? I am waiting to get some money to come in before I am able to put any money out. I have very little marketing experience so I am hoping by sending out the postcards and handing out the business cards is enough right now. I hope to be one of the lucky students you pick to receive the marketing course for free. It will definitely be put to good use!!
March 23rd, 2010 at 7:52 am
Russ thanks for the blog and your right marketing is as simple or as complicated as the individual makes it. what you are saying is to keep it simple. I find myself more often than not makeing a mountain out of a mole hill internet marketing is probably the most diffic ult because you have to be on your game. There is alot of compitition and i am finding out just how competitive it is. I am getting beat up by others who know more, but maybe i need to go back to simple and stop trying to run with the big dogs for now.The only question i have for you is about the company name.I am assuming to run with big dogs we have to get ligit because i know i would be more comfortable knowing a business is handling me not just some random nobody sitting on the phone.it is hard to market yourself when you are the average joe and not working for a known company if the holder wanted to check you out there are no credentials.how do we get past that?
March 23rd, 2010 at 7:55 am
Should I send a letter to people in foreclosure or in probate situations?
March 23rd, 2010 at 7:56 am
You have already given me the tools I need thank you very much russ its how u apply yourself that’s what I’ve learn from russ
March 23rd, 2010 at 7:57 am
With MARKETING as the big “Monster Under The Bed”, it seems a manual or package that can be easily updated when new marketing venues come along would be helpful.
So often we miss or forget about the basic – yet very effective marketing tools!
Testing various kinds of marketing seems important, but we need to document the results as well!
March 23rd, 2010 at 8:00 am
My question is what if you are in an area hit hard by the economy and you are on a very tight budget how can you market yourself and be effective.
March 23rd, 2010 at 8:01 am
Can you actually teach me how to prioritize the methods of marketing for ultimate results in my business instead of all the generalized and overwhelming marketing techniques, in order to narrow the path of concentration toward success?
March 23rd, 2010 at 8:23 am
Believability!! My concerns revolve around my ability to convince noteholders that what I say is possible. Which, I suppose, comes down to self-confidence. What are the “Magic Words” I need to gain that confidence and then how do I use them to convince others? Perhaps I expect to be perfect from the get-go, and maybe those expectations are too high. Perhaps the only answer is success in numbers – the more noteholders you contact the more likely you are to make a deal.
March 23rd, 2010 at 8:25 am
Hello Russ,
My concern is how to get a positve message across when marketing the Cash Flow Business to a Negative Audience with confidence?
What should be our potential Target in order to be able to successed in Cash Flow Business?
The last concern is What to avoid when Marketing the Business to a Note Holder?
March 23rd, 2010 at 8:31 am
Hi Russ!
I have flyers and business cards out there because that is all that I can afford. My problem is, The only calls I get are from people thinking that I am in the loan business. I am not sure what I am doing wrong. The material says Get Cash now for your note. I never even mention the word loan!
Can you help?
Thanks, Steve
March 23rd, 2010 at 8:34 am
Morning Russ. Hope you are having a great day today. I gess my question on Marketing is where is the best place to place my adds in the newspapers, and online. And is it appropriate to stick flyers everywhere I can… (Such as on winshields as long as I have permission from the business.) I just want to get the word out about my Business in every way possible. Or is that a bad idea. The flyerws I mean. Have a good one Russ. Seize The Day.
Sincerly. Jonathan Batch.
March 23rd, 2010 at 8:35 am
After reading the blog, some of my fears have subsided, my questions are how do you determine where to go and meet these people to give a business card to, or other places to leave flyers, and continue to get your message to as many people as possible?
March 23rd, 2010 at 8:37 am
OOPs! I must have clicked “Submit” – Sorry!!My second concern is knowing your market. I live in the #1 or 2 largest foreclosure cities in the US. Property values have dropped by 1/3 to 1/2, and this area will be one of the last to see recovery. Many homeowners are upside down in their mortgages. I’m not sure that this is the right place for this business. Given the foregoing, how do I find the right market for my business??? And if I market out of my local area, how do I convince people that I am legit?
March 23rd, 2010 at 8:38 am
Suzanne:
Remember, the great thing about the Cash Flow Business is that this method works even when real estate values are in the dumps!
In fact, it might actually work better when real estate values are down and foreclosures are up because you may find that more note-holders are looking to sell their notes for a lump sum of cash.
March 26th, 2010 at 3:16 pm
I need low cost marketing for a busy mom. I have time to work from my computer, make phone calls and send personalized post cards. The rest is hard for me because of my three young kids. What marketing do you recommend for me?
Thanks,
Allison
March 23rd, 2010 at 8:40 am
Allison, my opinion about post cards, there CHEAP. They are not personable at all. That’s how big businesses do it because of time and cost. For you and me, I feel that a nice letter of introduction with a beautifull letterhead is best. The first impression is always the last impression. If we mess up a potential deal because of a cheap Introduction, we could lose a lot of money. Puting a business card in there with the letter and especially the type that has the magnet on the back so they can put it on there fridge is so convenient for them. You see, In our case Introduction is everything. We are just starting out and you want to be kind and respectful to your client. Tell him he can call you and that you will also try a call to him in the near future. If he is not ready, be respectful and tell him he can call if/when he is ready. Remember, you can bring a horse to water but you can’t make him drink. But do not change your approach just because one person did’nt want to do it. Everybody is different. I think it’s worth the time and effort.
I hope you agree and I wish you ***luck***
Amber
April 2nd, 2010 at 9:38 pm
I just have a high school education ! I am intersted in the cash flow business. But when you start talking about “note deals”,”19% interist rates” now “marketing” your over my head.
March 23rd, 2010 at 8:44 am
You don’t need a college degree. I don’t have one. Many of our success stories don’t have degrees. Just read through your course one more time, and if you still have questions, call my customer service team. The phone number is right in your course.
March 26th, 2010 at 3:17 pm
I read some of the responses on this blog and almost everyone of them were already addressed by you “Russ” in the course when we purchased it. The only thing they may help is a already written news letter or brochure that we can just pop in our own personal info. Being unemployed for almost a year with three children it is pretty hard to come up with some of the extra pennys it takes to get it done. I have studied every peice of the course and info you passed along. Hopefully I will get on top of the marketing. Good luck you guys. God Bless.
March 23rd, 2010 at 8:45 am
I am aware of marketing, just as you said,”Marketing is as easy as setting up a lemonade stand.” I believe your course covers every basic information on marketing.
March 23rd, 2010 at 8:47 am
I think the first question that keeps comming up to me is what if I am not good at sales. I have to really believe in what I am doing in order to share it with others. What I know works right now is to work a lot of hours so that is hard to give up and take the chance something else will work. The whole work smarter not harder concept is scarry.
March 23rd, 2010 at 8:49 am
How do you get note holders to realize that they need to sell their note, especially those that are most sellable to buyers? How can you instill confidence that we as finders will be able to meet the needs of the seller to insure they get the best deal possible?
March 23rd, 2010 at 8:50 am
I need direction not just theory. there must be a proven step-by-step method to properly and successfully market a note business online and off. There are many successful people in the note business, I just need to know what works most effectively and also doesn’t cost much.
March 23rd, 2010 at 8:55 am
Rus,
I have read through the comments above and have many of the same concerns. First and foremost we as newbees need to show that we are knowledgeable and honest in order to build our clientele. How do we build that track record as we all have to start somewhere?
With today’s technology we have many more marketing tools available. I believe a course that covers website development, use of key words, blogs, etc., would be very helpful.
March 23rd, 2010 at 8:58 am
Hi Russ – I’d like to know what to say to a potential seller that wants to know more about my end of the business and how it works. I want them to feel comfortable working with me. If I can only give them vague information it may scare them off thinking it’s a scam or a fly-by-night company.
Thanks for your time.
March 23rd, 2010 at 8:58 am
What are the lead words or phrases that captures peoples attention? The newsletters don’t have it, my internet ads
are missing it, targeted letters are still looking for it…is there really one that is outstanding?
March 23rd, 2010 at 9:00 am
I HAVE SENT OUT LETTERS,POSTCARDS BUSINESS CARDS!!! PUT FLYERS UP ALL OVER THE PLACE . I THINK THE NEWS PAPER IS THE WAY TO GO , BUT I CAN’T AFORD THAT!!!! SO REAL ESTATE OFFICES IS NEXT ON MY LIST , YOU HAVE TO HAVE A LIST, AND FOLLOW IT . WHEN YOU GET UP IN THE MORNING HAVE A PLAN , AND STICK TO IT!!
March 23rd, 2010 at 9:03 am
I do not have a website, and can relate to the lady that said she raised two sons, and felt that she was put down most of her life and had a fear of success. Money for me is extremely tight/ limited/ fixed. Having been on this earth for nearly sixty years, so much has changed since the comfortable years of the 1950s. I am a teacher without a teaching job, substitute when I am called, and then work at a retailing business that schedules everyone all over the time clock/ everyday. Russ, I purchased your program several years ago, but with having to move twice and going through many stressful life changes, recently, I just am not certain where to begin and where to find the TIME. Thank you for your program, your persistence, and most of all, your patience.
March 23rd, 2010 at 9:12 am
Hey Russ-
I have a couple of different issues. First, what type of seasoning should the note have? 6mo? a year? Less? I’ve sent personalized letters to holders in those areas and gotten no responses.
Second,traffic. I’ve worked on driving traffic to my Dalby website, and so far haven’t seen any. I’ve used e-mail sigs, a couple messages in forums for targeted traffic.
Any assistance in these areas will be GREATLY appreciated!
March 23rd, 2010 at 9:19 am
You have to have “PSP’. Patience because it may take sometime before you see your work grow into the business you want. A Strategy that has an objective for exmaple ‘I will focus on doctors’. Persistence to pull it all together and stay the course until you reach your goal.
March 23rd, 2010 at 9:19 am
Hello Russ
I’ve been handing out business card, sending out postcards, newsletters that came off the note generator, and making some calls. I have a new idea I’m going to try this Fri. I will let you know if it works. My weakness is working with a computer. I know very little about them, I have dial up and it is so slow I can’t even download the video’s that you send me, and I can’t afford to upgrade yet. Any help you can give me on working with computers would be very helpful. Thank you and have great day
March 23rd, 2010 at 9:22 am
For years in Real Estate, I used a program called ProQuest. It’s an 800 number that you use in all of your marketing; internet, direct mail, newspaper ads, etc. It allows a potential customer to hear a recorded message from you and gives them the opportunity to either leave a message (requesting a report or more information), or be connected directly to your phone. Either way, all calls are captured with the number and sometimes the address of the caller. People tend to call more if they are not concerned about someone trying to sell them something. I think this would be a great tool for getting note holders to contact you!
March 23rd, 2010 at 9:23 am
How to make money when you have none . This is the issue . I live in a remote area , all travel and postal requirements require lots of money . Is there an effective method of conducting this business that is truly cost effective for someone in my situation ?
March 23rd, 2010 at 9:28 am
Good morning, Russ first I just want to say thank you for this remarkable deal. As far as I know you gave all information about how I procede this notes deal. All the written step by step on the manual even the DVD. I’m not starting yet, even though I’m really interest it. But something that is hold me back. I need to see how you demonstrate this some people will much understand and follow. I read the manual and watched the DVD but none of this is a demontration of the hole picture. Please help me out.
March 23rd, 2010 at 9:32 am
Can you put together a program where a complete unknowlegable person with pure desire but very limited funds could take this and start earning and learning immediately. A program where a mentor takes a big percent for their teaching and guiding each person into the actual set up, physical contacting and really putting the whole note deal business to reality! If you beleive this is possible I can tell, you’ll have plenty of takers to get note finders actually building and working the business instead of just hoping and wishing for that some day. I know this is somewhat the type of set up you have but beleive me with just a little more cocern and effort I beleive your business will grow even more than ever if you could develop such a program to help anyone who has that driving desire. I ask sincerely that you consider making this a real possibility for your business so we can have our business! Thanks for your attention. Ron Hom
March 23rd, 2010 at 9:41 am
When marketing to these pro’s of their field(foreclosure investors,CPA,Broker…). It seems that you have to know what strikes their attention. If there is a universal method I would be happy to know of it. It’s not cost that throws me off course, it’s more wording the materials.
March 23rd, 2010 at 9:47 am
Madglene Young says:
That was a good example about the 8-year old child.I have put out new letters,post cards,and
business cards.My biggest question is how can I
marketing my website and get potential sellers
to my site.
Thank You
Madglene
March 23rd, 2010 at 9:52 am
How you get noteholders to trust a 22 year old, inexperienced, undergrad college student with no extra money to market himself?? I’m always super busy, so how do I manage my time efficiently to work, go to school, do my school work, AND manage a note business all at the same time?? What are good time/cost-efficient ways to be successful in this business??
March 23rd, 2010 at 9:56 am
My goal is to target the “foreclosure investor” through “newsletter” mailings to brokers, agents and escrow officers. My questions is: What is the most effective way to reach this investor…newspaper???
March 23rd, 2010 at 9:56 am
I have 2 questions.
1) How do I get my web site at top of the search engines when people search for companies to buy their note?
2) Your educational materials teach us a lot of marketing techniques. If one was on a limited budget – which 3 or 4 would you suggest for the best results? Another words, which methods give the best bang for your buck?
March 23rd, 2010 at 9:57 am
Hello. I have had your program for quite a while now. I’ve read and reread the material and I know this program can work. My questions are these. I work full time so going to court houses to look for notes is out. How do I find notes is the small town I live in? What do I put on a post card that will grab the attention of people? I don’t have the money to take your extra courses so how do I work on a shoestring? Thank you for listening.
March 23rd, 2010 at 10:03 am
I have all of my marketing materials ready and still am frozen. Yes, it’s a personal problem, not sure how to light the fire and stick myself out there in the public. I am also not certain how it works when you tell someone you will get them a free quote. Is it just a calculated guess, based on their information?
Thanks, Vee
March 23rd, 2010 at 10:17 am
Vee:
Step one to overcoming your fear is ADMITTING that you’re afraid. So you’re already on the right track.
If you have specific questions about the course, use the customer service phone number in your books.
March 26th, 2010 at 3:20 pm
I AGREE WITH MOST PEOPLE, THAT ALL WE NEED TO KNOW IS THE FACTS. HOW TO DO- WHAT TO DO AND WHEN TO DO. BUT MY QUESTION IS: IF THIS IS A START UP BUSINESS AND I AM PROMISED TO MAKE MONEY THEN WHY CAN I NOT GET INTO THE BUSINESS AND PAY THE START UP COSTS WHEN I MAKE THE PROMISED MONEY.
March 23rd, 2010 at 10:21 am
How do you get a list of e-mail adress of note holders so i can e-mail my website blog to them? That would also be markrting, right?
March 23rd, 2010 at 10:22 am
what would the best,easyest and most cost effective place to market our product to potential clients?
March 23rd, 2010 at 10:26 am
Hi Russ!
Everything is marketing!
I’d like to figure out how to more effectively get folks to my website.
Latest breakthroughs for me have been conversations w/ Title Agents and Accountants.
A
March 23rd, 2010 at 10:31 am
Nicely done with the article. I have to agree with a couple of the other comments. Setting up a membership that could assist with the marketing while the student is learning the ropes would be a great concept that would not only help the new students get off their feet but also reenforce what they are learning in the courses.
March 23rd, 2010 at 10:38 am
I have invested in this program because I truly want and need to secure some funds. The result is that I have not gotten anything. I got ill and then my children. I need someone willing to be at my side at the begining and then slowly let me go. I can’t afford to invest anymore funds but would greatly appretiate any help that is giving to me that will not cost anymore funds. I truly nead a mentor.
I truly believe in this program that’s why the investment made. Help me be a successful note finder.
March 23rd, 2010 at 10:52 am
Is pay per click the best way to market your website? Are there alternatives to pay per click that produce the same results? What would be the best company to purchase leads from? Are Facebook, Twitter and other sites like this a viable marketing option?
March 23rd, 2010 at 10:55 am
My biggest question is the wording. How do I put into words what I do that will draw peoples attention.
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:06 am
Besides talking to people and passing out business cards. I wanted to know more free ways to market your business.
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:09 am
I’ve been marketing to so many sites and haven’t gotten a bite yet, i’m being patient and keep on striving. I ordered business cards and i sent out flyers. It would be much cheaper if these note holders came with e-mails.
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:12 am
How do u go about starting your own website in the note business?
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:15 am
as and note finder your job is to get [INFORMATION] and use it. thats all you need the marketing will come to you and your no how to reach out and touch your note holders
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:17 am
The biggest thing to over come is the first deal to get completed. I have talked to many agents and mortgage people and they always seem interested. I give them a follow up call a couple days letter just to touch base but there have not been to many leads yet. I feel you just have to beat the pavement with the information about notes to the people. Things do not happen over night that often. Hard work, the belief in yourself, be sure of yourself. Things will fall into place as time passes.
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:24 am
Dear Russ,
I have been busy with my company and have not finished your protege course.
My questions are 1. Who are the note buyers ?
I was told by your staff person that we call your office and that you have the note buyers
available or you buy the notes.
Q2. When we go to the court house what is the terminology we use so they know what we are asking of them?
Thank you Ed.
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:25 am
I am a hands on type of person. I like to see and hear how things are suppose to get done. Perhaps if you could have several audio examples of a phone conversation from the beginning to the end of a deal.
I like to approach people with ready to answer any questions attitude. Having the confidence to answer and attract potential leads.
My question is * How to let the person feel that you have been in the cash flow business for years, even though you are just getting started?*
I know most people like to read other people on their first impression. * You know what they say first impression is your last.*
How do we make the seller feel this is the best deal they will ever get?, cause most of the sellers depend on the income from the note month to month.
We all know in order to make money you have to spend money.
How do we solicit our business with out going above and beyond our allowed budget, because post cards, internet marketing, ads, business cards, etc ALL COST MONEY.
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:43 am
Hey Russ, I have read your blog,and thinks its great. I have read all the comments and questions,and there all ligitement. I have not started in the program as yet because of finances. I think the best way to market is to know your product,be positive,and if your having problems with note holders. Make it a point to get to know them, find some thing sincere that you like about them,and build a relationship them.Be honest with them,and be your self.Don’t try to fake it. If they have a question you can’t answere,be honest and them them you don’t have an immeadite answere for them, you will make it a point to get an answere for them. That builds trust.I’m a firm believer in prayer. Once that note deal is closed, ask for referals.Be honest,and be your self. Love your work,and you won’t get so frustrated.Keep up your positive attitude. It’s contagious. Being positive draws people closer to you,like a magnet, they wonder why is he/she so positive.What does he/she know that I don’t,that opens the door to what you do,and people ask questions,word of mouth is the best advertisement there is. Thanks Russ, Have a great day. Barry Porter.
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:43 am
How can I market my business with no money.I would like to sit down with a coach and learn the cash flow business all together.my biggest problem is getting people to the website and showing them what i do please help.
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:47 am
Dear Russ,
My question is: What can you do, to make your
course programs more affordable for your
students who really want to progress in the
Cash Flow Business,with little or no money,
because of the economic crunch it has on our
pocket books. For people who really would like to be able to succeed in the Cash Flow Business??????? I am perposing a Challenge, can you make this happen?
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:47 am
marketing & remarketing is obnviously the key to building the business. While I am waiting for my business name to clear so I can use it on my cards and stationary, I have been collecting names and addresses of Attorneys, Builders and Real Estate Professionals. Using the note finder I quickly determined that the largest amount of private note holders on the records were builders so I have been focusing on identifying all builders on the real estate rolls for all towns in my county. When I get my cards and stationary printed I intend going to all of them and marketing them personally or at the least identifying the principals I want to market and leave them materials – whereby I can add them to my potential customer database for followup with either calls, postcards and especially the newsletter. I recognize there are manyother forms of advertizing, however by
doing it personally with minimal marketing supplies I can stay within my financial constraints, at least until I generate some business.
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:49 am
Everybody is selling some type of internet marketing system. Many of them are very complicated. Which ones actually work? Also, need a tracking tool that will list how many times people go to your site. If they go a lot and there aren’t any sales, maybe you need to change the home page or change products.
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:54 am
Marketing is so important! One key is to remembered. In medical sales, you must repeat your message ten times before a doctor will remember it. How can I market my business so that people will remember?
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:56 am
Great point Mikki.
People often forget how important it is to follow-up.
March 26th, 2010 at 3:22 pm
I don’t believe my biggest issue is in the marketing aspect, although I haven’t been really ” big” on marketing in the past- my issue still remains the confidence to follow up on the marketing with phone calls, etc.
But I agree with others that it’s difficult to find the right words for post-cards and to have a bunch of business cards/post-cards printed up on a “shoe-string budget” as some of us are when first starting out in business.
March 23rd, 2010 at 12:07 pm
Thanks,Russ,I appreciate your contacts but,I have a few things going on that has side tracked me momentarily.However,I will get with
you and the program. Thanks,Phil
March 23rd, 2010 at 12:08 pm
I have obviously purchased the program as did everyone who posted a comment, I would like to market to bailbondsmen, I am sure they have more notes than they would like to. Marketing materials to them would be great. I am also on a limited budget and any additional expense to the Dalby Foundation is not possible at this time so a great inexpensive marketing idea would be great.
March 23rd, 2010 at 12:16 pm
I need to know how to overcome the fine line of email spam. I know that the computer is the answer to my marketing, I need the correct wordage or format to not be considered spamming. If I stay clear of that, there’s no stopping me. Any suggestions?
March 23rd, 2010 at 12:32 pm
I realize that the only thing thats holding me back from my business is me. Im in control of my own destiny and when I market to investors or businesses I use a practical approach to keep them on there toes and interested. I believe the more direct you are the most likely you’ll potential clients.
March 23rd, 2010 at 12:40 pm
HELLO RUS, I THANK YOU FOR YOU BEING SO PATIENT WITH ME. THIS PROBALLY SOUNDS CRAZY BUT I LIKE COLD CONTACTS, MARKETING, ETC. BESIDES MONEY, MY ISSUE IS HEALTH BUT THE THING THAT HOLDS ME UP IS LISTING AND THE EXTRA PAPER WORK. I REALLY WANT TO KNOW IF THERE IS A WAY TO SELL MY OWN NOTES.. IN MY THINKING, CREDIBILITY COMES FROM EXPERIENCE. IT WOULD ALSO GIVE ME SOME CASH FLOW TO MARKET WITH. THANK YOU SO MUCH.
AUSTIN
March 23rd, 2010 at 12:40 pm
Hi, Russ. I have taken your master marketing class, as well as many of your other courses. The three marketing questions that I have are:
1) If you submit for SEO advertizing from a search engine, would a ppc add done at the same time cause their computer to think that you are just spam so that it would “kick you out”?
2) The only marketing tool that I find kind of “mystical” is a blog. I have tried a couple of times to get one started, but haven’t had any success at it. Your marketing program should definitely include. Maybe I am just not “blog literate”, but I could use something more in depth than being told that “Blogger” is a good one to use.
3) I have had four people contact me so far to sell their mortgages. One was totally unrealistic about his expectations of what his note was worth — about $30,000.00 higher than reality. The second one through a computer glitch when you were upgrading to this bigger and better server, had his/her contact information lost somewhere in the great cyber abyss, even though it got posted for buyers to see. I was contacted by two buyers, but couldn’t contact the note holder. The third told me that this was going to be a msecond mortgage, when it was actually a third mortgage. The last one is a second mortgage. However, the 1,170,000.00 first mortgage, which is only 2 years old, I am sure is frightening buyers away, because they don’t want to keep over $1,000,000.00 sitting around, in case the mortgagor defaults. How do you attract a note holder, who has common sense, with a good first mortgage to contact you, so you can actually get a deal to go through?
I have been doing as much marketing as I can being a part time substitute teacher, as well as taking care of all of my other duties. If I can manipulate a conversation to telling people that I have started my own business, 99% of the time, people will ask me what I do. Then I explain my business to them as simply as possible, and then I give them usually more than one business card. I want them to have one for themselves, and a few to give out to friends and family members that they might know who could use my services.
March 23rd, 2010 at 12:43 pm
I found out marketing is complicated and covers a broad area and it could get very confusing trying to figure out which method is best in terms of effectiveness, cost efficiency, response time from readers (note holders, etc.). I mean having no experience in this area. So what is perhaps the top 3 ways/methods to implement a marketing program and why?
Thanks, Larry
March 23rd, 2010 at 12:52 pm
Hi Russ—Thanks for the Blog.As far as your new course : the expense of marketing seems to be a key issue affecting people starting out in business.Although I have many other concerns to be dealt with on a daily basis, your advice to do something for the business every day seems very sound to me,and I am applying it.I am developing my marketing strategy by meeting professional people personally in my area.I would like to learn more about marketing on the Internet, where to go, and which areas are the most effective , and are the least expensive.Thanks for trying to stay on the cutting edge of your students needs.
March 23rd, 2010 at 1:37 pm
I noticed on the new website that has been set up for me; there are 15 hits to the site. I am excitied to get started but I am still taking your marketing courses. How do I check to see if these hits are really interested in selling their notes? Are these real hits to my website? It would be great if I could still find a note seller even if I have not completed the courses.
March 23rd, 2010 at 1:38 pm
Russ, I have many question but one stands out above all the rest. My question is how do you define your market in a Cash flow Business.
March 23rd, 2010 at 1:40 pm
On the business card, what kind of title should we put down that will be self-explainatory as well as professional?
March 23rd, 2010 at 1:49 pm
I pretty much understand marketing, but How do we word what we want to market? give us an example, and should the marketing tool direct the customer back to your web site or to the person?
March 23rd, 2010 at 1:52 pm
Hi Russ. I recently purchased your “cash flow’ business opportunity. I have been unemployed now for over a year and was very anxious to get started. Although, you do have coaches I can call, to really have someone take you by the hand to get started is what I need. Is there anyway you can help people like me with very limited cash flow to get me up and running? Maybe a live video of you from start to finish closing some deals…
Thanks in advance Russ for listening to our comments!
God’s Blessings,
Dave Meyers
March 23rd, 2010 at 1:53 pm
Once again, point well taken.
What is marketing?
Marketing is a process of building a solid stream of business coming to you “receivables”. The only way to build that stream of business, is to start.
That is where “payables” come in, in marketing buying a list of noteholders, with numbers to call and 2 types of postcards, 1 to noteholders, other to professionals, my first mailing is going out in the next couple days.
It has taken me the past 3months just to save the budget for 2000 thousand postcards, business cards and i am ready to , and confident enough to talk to a noteholder, with some level of expertise.
Thanks to all , who have helped me at Dalbey Education!
March 23rd, 2010 at 2:19 pm
How much time do I need to have to start a new business in this field?
March 23rd, 2010 at 2:35 pm
Russ,
My Biggest question is the same as some of the others that have already posted how do u get your name out there with no money, and how can i make people want to work with me?
Thank you and i hope your new program works for most of these people.
March 23rd, 2010 at 2:43 pm
Crazy but cool, I have so many questions and just can’t figure out which one’s more important. Honestly, I didn’t even know what “marketing” meant until one crazy day I decided to “look it up!” And the only thing I really would like is not to deal with telephone calls. Would it be possible to Market and not have to make calls or receive calls? Yeah, I probably know the answer, but I still would really love that! Thanks.
March 23rd, 2010 at 2:49 pm
So far for me the answers to my questions have been in the material provided. I have been taking notes along the way which helps alot to review and remember. My girls were home from college and instead of putting a family movie on to watch I turned the -Secret to accomplishing all your goals on to watch as a family- we never had such a quality family discussion like we did after watching that motivational tape together. I would like to see more of your valuable knowledge and energy with the mind set we need to keep everyone motivated in the education process. Thankyou for changing our lives already with your strength and knowledge. Jane
March 23rd, 2010 at 2:50 pm
Hi Russ & Coaches,
Your blog question made me stop and take a closer look at myself. I graduated from an ivy league school with a degree in marketing over 50 years ago. I owned and operated a successful retail business for 40 years. My marketing was by newspaper, radio and word of mouth.
I was thinking that marketing has changed. It really has not. The basic premise is still the same. “Put your name and good reputation in front of as member potential clients as possible”.
Granted there are more avenues to choose from. I was spreading myself to thin. We each have an area of expertise. Like many of us who are involved with the cash flow business,we need to spend our money wisely.
For me personally, I need to become more astute with internet marketing, I believe it is the best choice for the future.
Where I am building and hopefully succeeding is by using the Finding Notes Easy.com website. I know it is not for everyone, but I do not mind cold calling.
I do have one particular question.
Is there a preferred note age bracket for finding a potential note seller?
Thanks
Don
March 23rd, 2010 at 2:57 pm
IT’S ALL EASY IN THEORY BUT i GET TONGUE TIED WHEN IT COMES TO ACTUALLY TALKING TO PEOPLE. HOW DO I OVERCOME MY INNER INHIBITIONS?
March 23rd, 2010 at 3:03 pm
I have an Accounting degree, I even took a Marketing class in college, but talking to people scares me. I CAN however, send out postcards. One thing I have to be careful with is if my “real” boss finds out that the note business will soon be my second job & that I need to keep my boss from finding out about it since my boss is so well known in the city.
March 23rd, 2010 at 3:20 pm
Zeferino G. says:
I just download my 250 leads and I am working on my postcards, I am excited to start the cash flow bussiness.
March 23rd, 2010 at 3:20 pm
My biggest thought running through my head right now is that action creates motivation. Motivation creates momentum. Momentum builds. Then there’s : Ready – Fire – aim. I’m just starting out, and I think marketing is: hand out your business card to everyone (if you have them),send post cards to every business even though the business don’t “get it” someone might need it that works there, and tell everyone. By phone, by mail, by any means necissary. When the calls come in… answer the phone ‘cuz you may never know. Options are always readily available, but opportunity comes when options are all run out and you never want to miss an opportunity. I don’t care what it’s doing… never, ever, ever…miss an opportunity.
Marketing is doing what you do best, and letting people know about it in every way in every form.
Ex: I sing, and do voice overs… know how many times I was able to make a contact just by “entertaining” someone in a different voice? Believe me… I’m having a blast!
I’ve been able to create positive relationships, and so far “knock on wood” it’s created professional marketing to a point that I’m able to create a business.
“HOW” isn’t a question… “HOW” is the answer.
Thanks guys for everything…
See ya sooner.
March 23rd, 2010 at 3:24 pm
Hi Russ
These are more suggestion than question than, however im shure you will see questions in my suggestions.
Step by step video how to design and put together there own website and how to get traffic to it.
2.How to advertise in a news paper ect..with attention getting and personable words useing the least amount of words.
3. what types of marketing stratagies work best for each type of busiiness your targeting, such as attorny,contractors,title co.ect.
4.A video of enactment of how to walk into a business and present yourself and what you can do for them.again different thems attorny, contractor ect.the aproch may differ.
5.Keep in mind some people like me are more visual and can learn more by seeing rather than just reading.
Also it may help if people imagin if they being a seller what kind of avertiseing might get there attention and appeal to them.
p.s I know this was lengthy but i hope it is helpfull.
March 23rd, 2010 at 3:41 pm
Marketing is crucial to your business YES!
tHE ACTIVITIES OF A COMPANY ASSOCIATED WITH BUYING AND SELLING A PRODUCT OR SERVICE. IT INCLUDES ADVERTISING ,SELLING, AND DELIVERING PRODUCTS TO PEOPLE.
THE 4 P’s OF MARKETING
1 PRODUCT
2 PLACE
3 PRICE
4 PROMOTION.
DO WHAT RUSS DALBEY DOES, I NEED TO EMULATE HIM AND HIS PRACTICES , BUT ONE MUST CRAWL BEFORE THEY WALK!
March 23rd, 2010 at 4:06 pm
I’ve been trying to generate leads online but haven’t recieved any. What do i need to do to get started with online marketing?
March 23rd, 2010 at 4:34 pm
I have never been in the Marketing field and do not have any experiance, maybe that is why I hahe been so hesitant on going through a note deal and makeing a pitch to strangers. I do have some anxiety problems and currently take medication when needed. I would love to be in your group and get started, I just need to make that first move.
March 23rd, 2010 at 4:42 pm
My question is this: I’ve read through the course material but have no way to know if a note can be sold that is ‘upsidedown’. What can I do for families that are trying to short-sell before a foreclosure and does the new buyer ever offer the homeowner the option of staying IN their home?
March 23rd, 2010 at 5:11 pm
It seems that most of us are all in the same place, we all have very little or no money to put toward advertizing. So now I don’t feel so bad after reading all the comments.
I would love to take your new course. Thanks for all the great informtion you provide for us.
For me, I would love to see the whole course put on CD or DVD. I have dyslexia which cause me to be a slow reader. I have always push through this problem and succedded at whatever I do, but it still slowes me down. I am taking the Protege course and love the info included in it, but it is slow going. I am very anxious to get a note deal, probably desperate describes it better, as I have alot of mouths to feed!
March 23rd, 2010 at 5:17 pm
Marketing In Minutes, sounds like a great program. The most important marketing strategy to me and I’m sure many others, whould be how to market effectively at the lowest price possible. Many of us live paycheck to paycheck and it’s hard to stretch a dollar, so a good marketing program at an excellent price would help many of us who are trying to get their first deal. Thank you for this opportunity.
March 23rd, 2010 at 5:22 pm
My question is; What is my job title of my business? Am I a Note Broker?
March 23rd, 2010 at 5:25 pm
Thank you for your constant support. I am open to try… try… try anything several times. As an optimist, I will continue to press on to the greater achievements of future! I will succeed big in 2010!
March 23rd, 2010 at 5:28 pm
Thanks Russ for your constant incouragment! I have many questions, but these are what comes to mind at this moment. What do you say to potential notesellers when they seem leery, or ask out right if this is a scam? Where do you direct them to prove the legitimacy of your cash flow business? Also is there some type of guideline for creating your own type of Cashflow Magnets and newsletters? I think that a periodic newsletter will help to reassure clients, but I don’t know what to be in it…
March 23rd, 2010 at 6:07 pm
How can we market economically, and yet make sure that the marketing is really professional, and not time consuming, especially if we have very little money left over from our living expenses.I would really like to get started this year as I have not as yet.
March 23rd, 2010 at 6:10 pm
Just like many my time is limited. I would like to know how I can improve my web presence that it will streamline the notes and produce quality prospects on my site.
March 23rd, 2010 at 6:10 pm
Hi! I have a few questions, the first being when you finally decide on a name for your business — which I would take suggestions at this point, do I have to register it with the state or anything??
Also, do you have newsletters that we can just use to send out or are we required to make our own. I’m not good at writing or speaking, but I really want this to work and I’m really trying to move out of my comfort zone.
I’ve just completed the second set of books in Protege and I really want to move forward, I just freeze when it comes to thinking about going to meet new people and marketing my business. Any help with any of my questions would be greatly appreciated!!
March 23rd, 2010 at 6:13 pm
My biggest problem I have is finding note holder in New York State because of them want money so I have been looking in other states for them. I have found note holder but do not know how to word my post cards to them.I do not want them to get the wrong idea about me and think I am some sort of scam.I would love to take one of your courses but I just can not afford it right now.Wish there was a way where I could make payment.I am hoping I will be successful this year in this business
March 23,2010 pm est
March 23rd, 2010 at 6:28 pm
Hello there Russ Dalbey
sure you say it’s as easy as making an big red sign [LEMOADE} but what if there are lot's of these about you ? a big gold sign to stand out from everyone else. Not to dismiss what you've
said but I've been trying to come up with something unqite and up to this time I'm stumped. Would love to recieve this new course
you'er talking about and be your next best [PROTEGE] It’s all about the business.
March 23rd, 2010 at 6:31 pm
Hello Russ and Company.
Thank you for all your expert information. Although I’ve been out of the loop for a while, I know later this year, I should be able to get my very first deal in motion. Timing is everything and the time is going to happen when I get back in motion after my cancer treatments.
Hope to better use the tools I have purchased from you so far. Acquiring more tools is out of my reach until I get my income started. The workshops were very upbuilding. I want to get into full time note finding, plus.
Not always easy to get a first deal without a direct contact. I finally did find a person who writes notes but at this time is dealing with cancer issues also. Timing is everything and I just seem to keep missing it.
Since you’ve been providing access to all of the many needed tools already, there is not much more you can do. Thank you for at least keeping in touch and allowing your students to tell you what is going on.
Thank you for your time and trouble. Marie
March 23rd, 2010 at 6:42 pm
I heard a phrase when I was in the 10th grade and it seems to sum up a lot of things since that point and I’m sure many of you have heard the same thing but possibly in a slightly different manner.
KISS Keep It Stupid Simple.
I understood what it meant and it seems to apply to many other areas of life as well, and as for marketing, of course, why not, what could be better.
March 23rd, 2010 at 7:07 pm
How do I prioritize my marketing efforts with limited time and resources to make sure I maximize my efforts?
March 23rd, 2010 at 7:23 pm
I would like to see more info on how to get my website to the first page. I have yet to see ANY website anywhere near the first page (where anybody’s going to see it), even after changing my keywords. It’s like I’ve got a website out in cyberspace.
March 23rd, 2010 at 7:30 pm
Hi Mr Russ Dalbey,
When I read your marketing the first date, it sound very simple and I bought the program, then later on it require me, to buy another program to run business in order to work.. It really mean extra money out of my pocket and I got stucked afterwards, If you really want to help send me your free program to succeed as well as others..?
Thank You in Advance and Have a Nice Evening.
March 23rd, 2010 at 7:37 pm
Russ,I would like to see some of the actual wording on fliers and post cards that worked for some of your Success Story people.Russ I don’t know if you considered your own site for your students to purchase fliers,post cards etc. .We could get some guidance and ideas from your people and at the same time order our supplies from a place that would taylor designs and images for the business we are in.Also we would be dealing with a company that we trust and that would understand our needs.
John DeAntoni
March 23rd, 2010 at 7:40 pm
John, thanks for your comment.
Don’t forget I’ve included word-for-word scripts and the actual language to write on your postcards in your Winning In The Cash Flow Business coursebooks so be sure to check those out.
March 26th, 2010 at 3:25 pm
I will be traveling this Summer to various states.What legal problems might I run in when trying to Market Notes in various cities. I have a web site I can put on business cards with my home phone etc.
March 23rd, 2010 at 7:53 pm
I work on this every weekend, sometimes 5 hrs, sometimes 16 hrs. I do believe that this system will work, and pay off some day, maybe not tomorrow, but it will happen. I need to find what works for me, along with the best marketing tools available to me.
March 23rd, 2010 at 8:03 pm
I like the title very much “Marketing in Minutes”, it brings a smile on my face and a fire of interest: “Wow, it’s interesting! How is that?”!
Russ, you are genius! I’m saying this from my heart, admiring your personality!
Some of my questions are: What should I write on my business advertising tools to catch our desired right people attention and not let one to pass by ignoring them, but making those ones calling you; and where is the right place to plase them, and for as lowest cost as possible?
With deep respect and admiration, Valentina.
March 23rd, 2010 at 8:08 pm
I need to know how to create simple marketing that will no doubt have me winning in the Cash Flow
Business that will not take up alot of my time or my potential customers time reading long lengthy marketing information.
March 23rd, 2010 at 8:08 pm
How come no one seems to know what I am asking for? I have read and re-read all the books, yet still I am looked at like I am crazy.
March 23rd, 2010 at 8:16 pm
that was some kind of marketing. with me it is just that I am
lost and do not know where to start to make this system work,
I do not have the faintest idea of locating notes. That is my biggest dilema. so not know were to start. it looks easy with the testimonials i have seen but just could not do it
probably because I do not know how and where to start. I wish it was just as simple as setting up a lemonade stand. in the past it was all simple but with the age of internet technology it seems all so difficult.
richard.
March 23rd, 2010 at 8:28 pm
Hi Russ, Thanks for all of the wonderful opportunities you come up with for all of us. I think the biggest thing in marketing is you want to sound proffessional, or at least like you know what you are talking about. It is the fear of the unknown. I have talked myself into, now, that it is very simple and people will accept your offer or not, but at least give them the opportunity. They need to know about it to accept it. I was scared, but that is going away, thanks to you. I need to market!!
March 23rd, 2010 at 8:29 pm
my biggest problem every time I ask for
some preson ask for money. I know this
business will work but with a little
free help to start would greatly go a
long way. I’m going to send you three of my notes and you grade as to what I can do to may them stand out and sell
March 23rd, 2010 at 8:30 pm
What is the best way to market my business to the real estate agents without it being expensive. I’m looking for the most cost effective ideals possible.
Thank you Russ for having a heart to help others become
financially independent.
March 23rd, 2010 at 8:35 pm
Thank you Russ. Maybe you could say in your course materials that basic advertising is about getting the word out and keeping the word out about product/service quality and customer service – before, during, and after the sale as it applies to the note business. Then say that marketing is the means by which you choose to get the word out – direct response, sponsored search, telemarketing, etc. Points to cover would include… who I am, what I do, why I’m calling, what’s in it for you.
March 23rd, 2010 at 8:38 pm
The problem is not marketing but targeted marketing. I the person is coming to you they are already seeking your help. Good marketing doesn’t just give exposure, it sets up the conditions for the close. Most programs don’t seem to do this final step.
I’d love to see one that does.
March 23rd, 2010 at 9:07 pm
I have zero marketing experience. I’ve learned more than I ever imagined, but there are still basics that I have no clue about. Like how many words in a paragraph/page or what topics to write about without boring the reader, or what’s all included in that marketing tool like the glossary or the index or The Top Stories List and etc.
Thank you for taking the time to consider my opinion
March 23rd, 2010 at 9:19 pm
I have been sending out post cards for sometime and have had very limited success. I would like to try to advertize on facebook but have not taken the time to figure it out ( I am not on it much ). I am a business owner and am doing great but I would love to get this business going as a supliment. My big thing is time, I have 2 children and sometimes I don’t use my time that well Thanks John
March 23rd, 2010 at 9:30 pm
Everything is simple and makes sense. I do have one question that may not be answered. When someone is just starting the Cash Flow business with limited funds and running on a budget, what would be the most effective, inexpensive form of marketing? Thank you for your wonderful program, Russ and Team Dalbey! You are appreciated by us common folks!! lol
March 23rd, 2010 at 9:51 pm
This may sound really basic but lemonade only means one thing when you read it you know exactly what you are getting. How do you do that with the note business? The word “note” alone means so many different things. I would love help in getting past just that little hurdle. I think if I could my business would explode on the internet.
I’ve loved every program so far!!
Thanks
Patricia
March 23rd, 2010 at 10:00 pm
What can I do to drive more traffic to my website? I get way more potential note deals through my website than through postcard marketing so I want to get everything I can out of it! The people who come to me through my site are usually ready to sell so the conversation is much easier.
How can I make my site appear at the top of the search results?
What are the best keywords to use?
What are the best places to post free adds? I always run into the barrier that you need to be a local business to post in a certain place, or the service doesn’t let you post nation wide or in more than one city/area?
Where else can I post my ads online for free or at a minimal cost?
Besides Google Adwords and the other search engine equivalents, are there any other services which we can use to drive traffic to our sites?
Thanks!
Lee
March 23rd, 2010 at 10:05 pm
Hi Russ! WOW! Did you see all these comments? I’ve been reading them for a while now & I’m learning a lot from them! This is educational in itself. Thanks for inviting me to your blog site. I just got my PC back, I had some work done on it. Now I’m going to try & finish up on the Note Generator’s CD-ROM & put it hopefully to good use. I think I would like to have you do my printing that is required for the NG, I was wondering how much that will cost, so I can plan for it. Next, I think it would be better if I get a website of my own & that should be my next project. Do you agree? Then I could get my business cards printed & add my website address right on the card. I will have Vista do that. Thanks so much for all your help & your staff doing what they do best: 1) Find ‘em! 2) List ‘em! 3) Make Money!
March 23rd, 2010 at 10:18 pm
Hi Gary – You have a nice attitude. I like how you put into action after careful planning. Let me know how the note generator does. Keep in touch.
April 6th, 2010 at 11:36 am
I just wont to no how can’t I marketed my bussing well, so I will no what I am doing, and fell good about it, I just wont to no, What marketing do you recommeand for me. And any assistance in this areas I will be thankful.
March 23rd, 2010 at 10:25 pm
I have taken your advice and keep it informative but simple keep it simple Sam!! but have not gotten any response from it what am I doing wrong?I want to thank you for staying committed to see me succeed at the note business.I have made a promise to stay committed until the first note deal like it said in your book. Some days are harder than others but this will make me stronger at success!!!
March 23rd, 2010 at 10:35 pm
we have found it to be very frustrating trying to get our first note deal.but we are confident that it will happen this year.just working up the note deal that did and the seller change his mind only because he felt he was taking too large of a discount from the buyer.we did everything right that’s why we are encourage.our marketing stratagies are postcards (examples you use in your manuel.)and hand written notes,business cards.now we are going with ads in small newspapers as stated.i will post my note from beginning to end when i get the next one as i feel it will be of help to many.thanks for reading.
March 23rd, 2010 at 10:53 pm
Hi Russ.For me it is time management.Working two fulltime jobs is not allowing me much time to call or research note holders, so i have decided to give up my evening job.I am looking foward to spending that time working those notes.
1)How can i improve my web site to attract more note sellers? 2)How can you build trust in a seller in this competative market if they have encountered previous problems? 3)How much time should you allow before sending different marketing products to the same note sellers/holders ?
Thank you Russ for your constant inouragement.
March 24th,2010 at 01:00 am
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:01 pm
There are spots for free on all the search engines. You need to go to there posting help area to see what each offers.They even offer a KEY WORD help area. I’m just getting able to devote more time to this business. I ordered PRotege,then my wife became ill ,I barely had time to read it but no time to implement it. currently in winning in foreclosures. The best way to get good at selling yourself is to sell to your self in the mirror! This never fails. Read the info your prospects need, and read it over and over till you can say it as easy as you can the words of your new favorite song.Russ the markets tough out there we need help to narrow our target market. km
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:05 pm
On the phone: Be yourself – don’t try to BS them – they will know, or they will think they will sound stupid and not ask you questions.
I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW A WAY TO GET PEOPLE TO PICK UP THEIR PHONES.
Also, what is a good rule of thumb for “cents on the dollar?”
Marilyn Russell
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:18 pm
As rergards to marketing in the beginning Ithink flyers maybe the way to go. They are cost efective and you can get them out in a vaarity of places.
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:27 pm
Hello Russ.
My BIGGEST question or concern is what is the
simplest and most effective way to have note holders and potentials contact me?
Thanks,
Theo
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:38 pm
Hello, Russ Thanks for all the eMail messages that you or your staff have sent me. But, thank you very very much for this eMail. I have a few questions to ask, ok. 1)can you teach me how this program will work on a national,regional, and local level? 2)What strategy do I use in my area? 3) How do I minimize my risk and maximize my profits. 4) what works best on a very LOW income? 5)can you teach me how to think outside the box to maximize my profits with my CASHFLOW business? Thanks for any HELP.
March 24th, 2010 at 12:16 am
I want to concentrate on overseas markets. Do you have advice for opening up Cash Flow opportunities overseas?
March 24th, 2010 at 12:16 am
Excellent points that most people can grasp to market most anything.
Internet is the new way to reach people searching for things that interest them such as places to sell or buy notes.
It does take focus and techniques to maximize the effectiveness of web sites and blogs.
I hope to develope the skills and time to exploit this form of marketing successfully.
March 24th, 2010 at 12:18 am
Hello Russ,I love the business opportunity that you’ve given to me and many other people who took that first step into Cash Flow Note Business for themselves. A business that don’t require a lot of experience to get started. But my question to you and your staff is,(and I don’t mean to be difficult), but what if the “fear of the unknown” is not about how you market your cash flow business.
What if it’s a fear induced by a dramatic experience, beyond that person’s control, which was discovered over-time is the reason why they struggle in marketing their cash flow business. Not talking to people, or marketing their business, but over-coming a fear that personally effected their life, to the point, that “fear of the unknown” is unreachable for them at this time, but with the right help, support, and guidance it is possible to reach.
Thank you, Bobby
March 24th, 2010 at 12:20 am
A BIG thanks for your motivation. There is a little bit of me in all the comments above. Still trying to firm up my confidence by landing a note deal and see it to completion. Have other obligations and obstacles, but
“I will not give up-I know I can do it.”
Your interest in us keeps me going and motivated. Thanks, Russ.
March 24th, 2010 at 12:22 am
Hi Russ,
Love the blogs!! I never had the time before and now that I have the time, I have no money. I know that is no excuse as no money is needed. I am reading the three workbooks again. I would love to attend you workshops, but being unemployed I am barely making my rent. My questions are:
1. when sending out post cards, how do I word it perfectly that will make the phone ring?
2. Once I find a note, how do I know how much to sell it for?
3. When going to the court house, how do I know what to look for?
Thank you so much
Jatinder
March 24th, 2010 at 4:16 am
Hi Russ,
A lot of my questions have already been asked by other people; what words should I use to draw attention to the the services I offer? How should I market myself to bailbondsmen and lawyers? What scripts should I use when talking to them? How can I find phone numbers and addresses of the people that I am finding notes on? I live in an area with little or no public transportation, I have no car, and the county courthouse where they keep all of the records is over 100 miles away from where I live. If you have any suggestions that could help me to find this information, I would very much appreciate it.
March 24th, 2010 at 4:34 am
The fear of success is many times a problem as it brings a chain of decisions and responsibilities with it.
There is no reason for doubt that the cash flow business has worked for others.
Overcoming this fear of what success might bring may seem to me to be a personal one, yet I know I could do this.
How do I push past this wall of internal opposition?
March 24th, 2010 at 6:22 am
Roger:
This is a very smart question. Not too many people understand or even acknowledge the fear of success. But it’s very real. I’ll be sure to address this in an upcoming blog post.
March 26th, 2010 at 3:28 pm
Hi Russ
I have already sent out 200 postcards and put an ad in the neigborhood weekly newpaper.It free on Friday.So I’m just wait for my first note deal. I’m a patient person and can wait.
So you see Mr. Russ I’m marketing my business with postcards and newpaper and now with business cards. Put them in my bills, and handle them out to co-work.
March 24th, 2010 at 7:39 am
My biggest problem is that most note holders are very concerned about scams and want to know who I am, what experience do I have, etc., I give them my web address. I have lost the confidence of some people no matter what I do.
Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks.
Tom Dunn
March 24th, 2010 at 7:53 am
My biggest thing is not knowing anything about marketing and not really knowing how to put into just a small amount of words what I do. Example; I find people who are recieving monthly payments on property and I get them a cash payout on it. How can that be revised into a small enough phrase. I buy notes. I don’t know of any people who would understand that small phrase.
March 24th, 2010 at 7:57 am
I am not a great promoter. What small steps could I take toward this movement to get started with confidence that would not intimidate me.
March 24th, 2010 at 8:20 am
The business sounds great!my question is,how do I get started without the exstra money?
March 24th, 2010 at 8:28 am
What is the best way to present yourself in this business and what are key things to avoid saying when speaking to someone or when advertizing. What other ways can we advertize without much or any out of pocket cost? I would love to take the courses but when all you can do is scrape to gether enought to put a roof over your head…. what/How do you get in the game! FAST!
Thank You! and have a God Bless Day!
March 24th, 2010 at 9:08 am
Hi Russ
I am just beginning and was wondering, what suggestions can you give on the correct way to approach a note holder with the information about my business. It is difficult to get people on a level of comfort that they are willing to have a discussion with you. I need to know ways to market that reassures the note holder that this is a legal business and not just a way to misuse someones personal information. Thankyou
March 24th, 2010 at 9:08 am
I know that marketing is the key word to any successful business. I would like to get started and I have been marketing my notes through the mail and phone calls. I don’t have a web site yet but in time I will. I have done lots of marketing for my notes and still seems like I have gotten nowhere. I am really motivated to do this and I put in 4 hrs a day 4 days a week. How much more marketing can I do besides the internet.
March 24th, 2010 at 9:53 am
Time and money are a limitation for me, but I believe that the system you’re developing will work. I just don’t know how someone can get started when they have little to no money and don’t want to go into debt anymore than they already are. All these things cost money and for some of us it’s money we don’t have.
March 24th, 2010 at 9:53 am
This is a great idea. We all need help with marketing. Just keep it simple and easy to understand with low cost.
March 24th, 2010 at 11:43 am
How is the best way(s) to find and qualify note holders? How is the best way(S) to present and close the deal?
March 24th, 2010 at 12:02 pm
I want to get into the cash flow Business, However, I am Unemployed with NO Money. How can someone like me get started and take advantage of your program.How can I Market Cash Flow notes(where do I start????)In Todays world everything is on the internet. How do I get internet marketing going for me and the tools to drive people to my website who are interested in Cash Flow Notes.how do i get my own Website built…..
March 24th, 2010 at 2:04 pm
Wow — you guys are awesome!
Thank you so much for all of your comments — and please keep them coming!
March 24th, 2010 at 2:23 pm
Im not too worried about the marketing aspect of this business, i’ll just keep it simple through the people i know and places i’ve put flyers before and its worked. The internet is still pretty new to me but i have confidence in its ability to bring in business. Im already involved in the protege program going on this weekend the 27th and 28th in westinister at the Westin hotel. I hope to learn and gain much experience from this weekend along with meeting a lot of people already involved in the business. I hope people who do need help with the marketing aspect turn to you for help because you’ve been very helpful to me for everything else and i recommend it.
March 24th, 2010 at 2:57 pm
Anything you come up with will help. I have some idea about marketing, just need some suggestions about what to say.
March 24th, 2010 at 2:59 pm
This may be to simple to you but to me its important. I just don’t have the time to sit and read all the material with and infant in the house and so much to do when he takes his hour nap. I wandered if something couldn’t be designed with less reading and more simplicity. What to do, how to do, and finances are tough so with a monthly payment plan or out of my first note profit. I really see this to be a great oppurtunity I just need a break to get going. I have seen a lot of get rich quick which never works. If you don’t work you don’t eat.
Sincerely
Lucy Gaither
March 24th, 2010 at 3:27 pm
How can i incorporate daily marketing techniques if i work at a full time job that wouldnt appreciate me marketing my own business? The days and hours i work change every week too
March 24th, 2010 at 3:39 pm
Russ, For a brief connunication, card, email, etc,:
What components of the message need to be communicated to get the prospect interested enough to want more info?
What components can be omitted or hinted to to leave a mystery to make the highest % of reach/responce/inquiry?
Thanks, Eric
March 24th, 2010 at 3:48 pm
I think that we as people want the best ideas and ways for marketing ourselves or our business that we get all caught up trying to brainstorm this perfect way that we forget to keep it simple. I sometimes need to be reminded that the simplest marketing strategies are the best and most effective. Thanks for all your help. I also think that we just want to know everything about whatever it may be we need to market so we can feel or i should say for me to feel more confident about marketing instead of trying every method and using the best for ourselves. I thank you for your support and willingness to see me succeed. Thanks for the push and encouragment.
March 24th, 2010 at 3:58 pm
A lot of the questions and concerns I’ve considered have been
already addressed on this blog. Having said that, what would
help me is to know how to become more efficient, more organized, use my time better, & understand how to set priorities in terms of the cash flow business. Doing these
things would help me make some measurable progress each day.
How do I best accomplish these things?
March 24th, 2010 at 4:39 pm
I need more info about contacting professionals, such as realtors, lawyers, etc.
Do I call them, make an appt to see them, walk into their offices or what? I’m not sure I could answer their questions, but I would give it my best try.
March 24th, 2010 at 5:10 pm
I want to know what works best. What perks potential clients interest when we send them information. How do I get my postcard read instead of immediately tossed in the garbage?
March 24th, 2010 at 5:14 pm
How would marketing on the internet make it any different from any other already established. Looking for notes in the court what are the pro and cons to this process. Some of us do not have the funds on hand to continue with your teachings so how can we make money while we learn the system.
March 24th, 2010 at 5:39 pm
Hey Russ,
What’s the most cost effective way to market this business if you’re on a budget and you suffer from mobility issues. A disease which affects my mobility makes it difficult to get out and walk around without becoming extremely fatigued.
Thank you….
March 24th, 2010 at 6:06 pm
Hi RUSS,
I know the business is really work.I love it .
What can i do to improve myself in the besiness.
March 24th, 2010 at 6:25 pm
I appreciate all the comments and help received thus far. My biggest problem is overcoming my own fears. If I can get over that, I believe I will succeed! You just have to go forward and DO IT!
March 24th, 2010 at 7:36 pm
Just e-mail most of all the real estates firms in the area to get them familiar with what I do and ask them for information about potential clients for them and myself.
March 24th, 2010 at 8:23 pm
Edward
I found your blog interesting & the coments of your students with a lot of good ideas, my problem is just not knowing how to go about doing it & what it will cost plus the fact I’m itimated on calling on people, thanks for the email Ed
March 24th, 2010 at 9:49 pm
hi, i try to read everything you put up on the blog. i think your doing great, im just still very intimidated about having a conversation with a note holder. i feel i still dont know enough to be confident in the conversation. but i am practicing so when my first note comes(which i hope is soon, i havent yet made a deal, ive had my course since december.0 that ill be ready. i look forward to your new course. donna
March 24th, 2010 at 9:52 pm
hi russ,im still nervous about talking to a note holder, i hope i can make a deal soon. i do appriciate that your staff checks in with me every so often.i look forward to your new course and advice. donna
March 24th, 2010 at 9:58 pm
What are some of the characteristics of notes that get funded? How can I verify the addresses? I believe I can with some help make this work.
Mark
March 24th, 2010 at 10:58 pm
Hi Russ,
A list of what to do first, second, third, ect.
would be very helpfull. The amount of money needed to complete the steps and a sample of
each step. I know this is asking alot, however,
I really want to change my like style and make
this program work for me and my family. I know that marketing is very important part of this business and any help that you can give me, will
help me make money and thats what it’s all about.
Thanks, Malissa Cadle
March 25th, 2010 at 7:46 am
I totally agree with you. It’s an interesting concept. Great example.
March 25th, 2010 at 10:11 am
Thanks Russ for the continued support through your team. I think I am finally understanding this process a little better, although I do have a ways to go yet. A chance to win your new marketing program would greatly help me. Thanks for the oppertunity to win.
Sincerly,
Jeanette Hull
March 25th, 2010 at 10:24 am
Your new course sounds like a good idea Russ. My questiion is, what would be a reasonable amount to spend on an Internet Marketing Campaign that is successful (find at least 1 note a week that has the possibility of being sold)?
Frank
March 25th, 2010 at 10:33 am
Marketing to me, is being able to generate ways and means to get goods and products out to the public in a knowledge way that will motivate them to response positively. I know that I definitely need help in this area.
March 25th, 2010 at 11:47 am
I would definitely like to make this program work for me, but it seems like in order to see any success right away, I will have to spend more money than I am willing to part with right now. We are a one income family with two small children at home, so the idea of spending hundreds, even thousands, of dollars to get our business up and running is not terribly appealing. If there was a free or inexpensive way to get the support needed to effectively market this business to our target audience, I truly believe that there would be no limit to my success.
March 25th, 2010 at 2:02 pm
Russ, I’ve started sending out my postcards and I’ve even created a few newsletters with my flyers and business cards. I’m now also calling attorneys, title companies and bond bailsmen for leads. No bites yet – though I’m just getting started and I know its a numbers game. I’m giving my elevator spiel to friends, family and associates as well – I know something will hit soon. Russ, as one of your other comments have asked, I’m in a very high foreclosure area and would love to get ideas of the right words for REO and Foreclosure Investors as well as professionals in this market. Thanks again!
March 25th, 2010 at 3:52 pm
I would like to hear from some of the students who have taken the course. What they have had success at would be a huge help. We have all taken different parts of the many courses you offer. Hearing what really works for those who have put it to use would help give us all confidence. The courses are good, but hearing from those that actually use them would be huge. The course instructors and counselors are good but they are not actually able to put what they teach to use like all of us out here in the field trying to build our courage to put it to use.
March 25th, 2010 at 11:17 pm
I KNOW NOTHING ABOUT MARKETING ALL I KNOW IS THAT I WILL NEED ALL THE HELP I CAN GET TO DO THIS PROGRAM. AND TO MAKE MONEY ASAP .
March 26th, 2010 at 12:51 am
How can I be sure to find buyers for these people holding notes?
March 26th, 2010 at 8:25 am
Shaun:
That’s covered in your Winning In The Cash Flow Business course books. If you have questions about that, call customer service. (The number is in the books.)
March 26th, 2010 at 3:31 pm
I feel as though I really do have the upper leg so to speak as i have been in their place & I didn’t find a way out. The best plan is to keep it simple. After all this is not a dream come true deal but it sure can put a person in mind of – God there really can be an end to this nightmare. I plan to start with my attorney, banks, and real estate people in my area. Good luck to us all
March 26th, 2010 at 10:44 am
My question is when you are talking to a note holder and ask them if they are receiving payments and they say yes and then you go into the whole introduction and then they tell me well i like getting my payments. What do you say to that? How do you get them to be interested in at least a quote?
March 26th, 2010 at 4:04 pm
What is the best honest answer when a note holder asks me how many notes I have closed? I keep getting hung up on this as this is my first. How do I convey my knowledge so they feel more comfortable dealing with me without giving away all my expertise for free? Any feedback is appreciated. Thanks!
March 26th, 2010 at 6:11 pm
I guess we are all afriad that someone will call us and ask questions we don’t have on the tip of our tongues. FEAR is the word!
I have always been taught the the insurance business that a customer need to see your name three to seven times before they recognize it.
Market in every form of media you can think of!!! So we don’t have all the answers, if we don’t try we surely will not succeed!
Thanks Russ to you and your staff. I love the possibility of making it own my own!
March 26th, 2010 at 6:28 pm
I am very interested in how to integrate marketing especially on the internet, into the note business…. Also how to take this information and actually “do business” with it..
March 27th, 2010 at 8:05 am
FEAR,OVERWELMED WITH ALL THE INFORMATION IN YOUR PROTEGE COURSE.HOW DO I FIND SOURCES WHO CAN GIVE ME LEADS ON NOTE HOLDERS WHO MAY BE INTERESTED IN SELLING?AND AGAIN FEAR THAT I MAY NOT BE ABLE TO ANSWER THEIR QUESTIONS &LOOK LIKE AN IDIOT!
March 27th, 2010 at 2:58 pm
kimberley from belleville mi would be nice if someone could walk me through the frist note deal without always wantin money this course was alot and i no youve worked hard at this course but im hands on at learnin i just need help gettin started help if you could
March 27th, 2010 at 3:40 pm
I want to know the best way to quickly get your name out there while spending zero dollars. seriously. Show me a way to market my name out there while at the same time not spending literally one penny. That’s what I should would like to know.
Thanks.
March 28th, 2010 at 12:08 am
Aron, you could get business cards made up for for free. When you receive them go out and place them everywhere you believe you will get noticed. What kind of note are you wanting to find? Lets face it tho everything is going to cost something. So I don’t know what you mean by not spending anything. You have to be creative in every way possible to do it that way. The key with placing business cards out is to remember, introduce yourself and what your about when you leave them. Don’t just place them down and walk away. Talk to people. Any thing can occur that way.
Amber
April 2nd, 2010 at 8:45 pm
What are the most enticing ways to get people from reading your postcard to picking up the phone or visiting your website?
Questions on “image:” Is it okay to make your own postcards at home, or would it be better to invest in having some made up and then hand addressing them? Do you recommend postcards over letters?
Thanks!
March 29th, 2010 at 3:24 pm
Any ideas on viral marketing
Any ideas/guidelines on referral fees for professionals
Any ideas on Social Network marketing
March 29th, 2010 at 4:44 pm
Russ, one, its good to read all these comments , kinda like therapy for the soul of a salesman.
The one thing I have used to overcome fears,, is to realize,,,the answer No is coming, not to expect it, just know it will happen,,,but if your consistent and diligent in making calls and follow ups ,,,the ( YES ) is just as certain!!!!
Gonna give it try with your course
Bob
March 30th, 2010 at 8:32 am
Is there a website or search engine that will share information on the best methods;what;when;where, and how to market for example: People, or professionals to generate leads to note holders. This would be less of a cost factor if this information could be found free. Websites that will show also visuralS examples since some people learn differently. Russ D. Corp. has the best methods, but some may have to wait…
March 30th, 2010 at 8:52 am
i think the most important thing is how to get your marketting in the right hands. to thoughs who are interested without alot of effort,time,or alot of money. aproach where can i get the most results to thoughs holding notes when almost everyone is holding one. trile and error finding good places to get the word out-whats said in your ad. how its presented an apealing format bold word [lump sum,money now,free no-obligation quote from interested buyers. what would you want$ now to sell your realestate backed note? ask me about buying your note $. ]are ] on everything you market,buisness cards,flyers,web site,ask me about note buying-call-wright me. put on button where it everywhere you go. just a few ideas so far. les.
March 30th, 2010 at 11:48 pm
Hello Russ/fellow students
I am a new student/just started and would like to invite fellow students to write me if ever they would like to talk about the Note Business. My website is not business– it’s just a hobby of mine that I just started and needs to be updated. Although, if we keep in touch with each other, I will post a link onto this website for students to chat and help each other. “Remember me write me.” Best wishes–Amber.
March 31st, 2010 at 12:31 pm
Russ: Staying focused & Disciplined is what is important! My stopping point was once I found the Grantee, I didn’t know how to locate where they moved to or how to contact. I found out, it wasn’t easy, but, I believe I am on my way. Everything you say is so true, but you MUST apply it ALL. Build a huge e-mail base daily and expand on it. You must work all different contacts to produce leads. Follow-up is a must. My website will be up soon. Nothing comes easy and consist work daily finding notes, effective follow-up is what’s its about. You have to BELIEVE this is a business of helping people get what they want and just solving problems. Just solve the problem and get paid for the note sale. Just that simple! SMILE!
March 31st, 2010 at 3:02 pm
what areasare there for free marketing on and off the web that will reach the rigth note holder.
March 31st, 2010 at 5:43 pm
I like what John wrote: Seeing the process from start to finish…That would be a terrific DVD or webinar.
March 31st, 2010 at 6:07 pm
Wish to God I could be the lucky one to receive “Marketing In Minutes Course free of charge. Reason being that marketing has been my main obstacle to achieving my note deal business goal. I just dont know how to go about it. I wish I can get marketing help from the Russ Dalby company to enable me jumpstart my note business. I have been a student of Russ since 2007 and still struggling to get something done. Marketing has been my main concern and impediment to success.
March 31st, 2010 at 7:09 pm
Russ,I enjoyed reading the comments. I think I have learned some marketing skills. I am reading my books and gonna get some traffic to my new website. Expecting my protege package to arrive soon. In the meantime, I have been looking at the courthouse records and am making plans to get my business cards and flyers ready. I have a few questions so I will be calling customer service or a trainer. Thanks for the comments and questions. C. Soderberg
April 1st, 2010 at 1:19 am
Once I have a business name in place, when will I be able to access the website that the company has for us to review and begin the actual business? I already work 50 to 60 hours a week, and the rest of the time, I’m dedicating myself to this business.
May 31st, 2010 at 4:25 pm
Hi, I am scared that I won’t be able to do this. My husband seems to think I can but it is so much for me to learn. My head is so full and I can’t think sometimes. But I am starting to grasp the course and understand it a little better. I am into the protege program. But there is so much I havn’t learned yet. I am afraid to start my first deal I don’t want to mess up. I could use some help. If anyone has any good advise I would be greatful.
Tammy
April 1st, 2010 at 7:18 pm
Hi Tammy,
I am just starting myself and I feel the same way you do. My advise is don’t let anyone rush you. We need time and there is nothing wrong with that. Knowing you can go at your own pace feels better than if you felt like you had a deadline. I think we will prove it to ourself as long as we are true to ourself. Everyone is different. Take your time. Having the money to buy homes, cars, food, ect are important but lets not overlook the big picture, in the end is it all worth it if you lost your mind while doing it from the hussle and bussel of it all. Take your time as you need it.
Best wishes to you and your family.
Amber
April 2nd, 2010 at 7:17 pm
Hi, Russ.
I really appreciate your blogs. I purchased your books when I was pregnant last year and also took the Mentoring course at that time. Of course, I took some time for baby, but I have recently hit the ground running.
The marketing information you have outlined in your material is simple and clear. I am putting your advice to work for me.
However, I do have one question regarding forclosure investors. How does one FIND foreclosure investors? I recently found a local advertisement where both novice and expert foreclosure investors will be meeting soon. I have signed up for it, as it will allow me to rub elbows with them, but are there other places I should be looking?
Thanks again, Russ, for all your help.
April 2nd, 2010 at 2:59 pm
just thought it would be great to have a video on the blog simulating the whole process…finding(marketing),speaking with, gathering info,listing info, seeing responses from investors,reporting back to note sellers with quotes, setting up closing, and of course getting paid…as some people are visual learners…thanks
April 4th, 2010 at 6:27 pm
hello Russ i have not got the course yet im sick and tierd of liveing paycheck to paycheck and im ready to give it a 110% on this course i have allways have heard about cash notes did not know how to get started THANK YOU Russ
April 6th, 2010 at 3:32 pm
Russ-
I’ve been studying the program for about 6 months now – Protege & Rapid Results. I have set up some strategies for myself, but have not had any success thus far. Fear, awkwardness, defeat – all those things, which I am willing to work through. Here’s a question, or rather an accusation that threw me, and I heard it a few times — “You’re doing the same thing as what got the banks into trouble to begin with!” And these were from people I knew who owned title companies. How do I respond to that?
Need to get back on track with persistance and focus, and a marketing plan that will not take up quite so much of my time as I am a musician/composer and intermmittently can have a heavy work load. Some advice on how best to structure time would be helpful. Thanks so much.
Sharman Nittoli
April 7th, 2010 at 9:22 am
My BLUF (bottom line, up front) is how or where to find people that have notes (where is the best place to market); and then, what to say when they call (how to answer their questions).
Thanks for the blog. This is a great adjunct to your course.
April 7th, 2010 at 11:28 pm
When I sell my first note I will immediately invest my earnings in a training where I can connect with/learn from some of your successful students.
Meanwhile, I would like to tell some of your writers (above) that many of my questions and concerns were answered, and much information fell into place for me as I followed your advice to re-read Manuals 1, 2, and 3.
Looking forward to being one of your success team members!
Liz
P.S Your customer support person (at the phone number you provide several times in your Manuals) was supportive, knowledgeable, and helpful when I finally got my questions together and called.
April 8th, 2010 at 9:18 am
Alright so Ive been doing this cash flow business for about a month and I have gotten only one call back. I sent out letters about who i am and what i do and so success. I got a call back.
but what i dont understand is what next. I posted the note that is wanted to be sold and now im waiting. Do i have to do something else or just wait besides continuing my marketing and what not is there anything im missing.
~candy lujan
April 9th, 2010 at 1:06 pm
I tend to stutter when I don’t know precisely what I’m talking about, Cash notes can be complicated, so whats the simplest form I can explain it to people so that they can understand, but I don’t sound stupid.
“Man, I really need a boost on my own confidence”…
I definitely think this course will help A LOT of us out!!
April 9th, 2010 at 6:28 pm
Since I’m a “newbie”, I don’t have a website yet. I’ve read a lot of the comments and questions posted. I’ve also noticed that one of the problems a lot of people have is that they have no FAITH in themselves. If you can follow directions, mail postcards, answer the phone, and do simple everyday tasks, then what’s stopping you? The program won’t work without you. If God has the faith to put you here to do his work, where’s your faith in yourself?
My question is simple, “If all the elements that are needed to succeed with this program are provided, then why are there so many people not succeeding?
April 9th, 2010 at 7:01 pm
How do you overcome the fear of rejection?
April 13th, 2010 at 7:56 am
I’m really considering contacting my local Chapter on Economic Development in my county. I read their 2009-2010 report and they invite new business to the area. Do you think they would consider looking at cash flow notes as an economic boost with the private investor in mind?—-Alan
April 14th, 2010 at 5:40 am
I am also accepting the challenge, better NOW then NEVER. I’ve got my cards filled out and ready!
Sincerely,
Denise Thomas
April 16th, 2010 at 10:53 am
After reading what everyone has said, I like to add an idea for an inexpensive marketing technique, and some words of encouragement. First,having a business is like having a child. You have to care and feed and guide your business and know you are going to make mistakes along the way. You must hang in there and don’t get discourage. Try to think outside the box and be creative without blowing your budget. I am new to this business,but I know that anything worth whiled takes work and effort. I messed up on a couple of deals, but learned from my mistakes and I am more excited than ever about this business. So hang in there everyone and be positive and keep on doing(taking action). Oh yes, the marketing technique. I just got this idea while reading what everyone was saying. Have sign magnets made for your vehicle. They can come off whenever you want them off, but when they are on your vehicle, its like a billboard advertisement. put your company name,email,website,phone number but most important put this: I HELP PEOPLE WHO ARE COLLECTING MONTHLY PAYMENTS FROM A HOME THEY SOLD RECEIVE ONE BIG LUMP SUM OF MONEY…IF YOU ARE ONE OF THESE PEOPLE COLLECTING MONTHLY PAYMENTS AND WOULD LIKE A LUMP SUM OF CASH INSTEAD CALL… These magnets are not that expensive and hold up and last. I know I am going to try this. Thank you everyone for your comments and let all get this DONE.
April 17th, 2010 at 12:33 pm
I’m still stuck on the fear factor. In fact I’m frozen in my seat into inaction.
April 18th, 2010 at 5:30 pm
Hello Russ
First of all, thank you for sharing all the information with us. I believe your education program, and system, is great! I will soon register for your course.
My question for the marketing education material is as follows:
How do American note seller view a Canadian note mediator, and how can your process be managed from Canada with great success?
Regards, Denisa
April 20th, 2010 at 11:09 am
I have a question. Anyone who has an answer, please feel free to respond.
Which is the better and more effective marketing method in finding people who want to sell their notes? Is it calling note holders directly, or is it sending out such things as postcards and newsletters and other form of marketing to note holders and professionals alike?
Thanks!
April 20th, 2010 at 12:11 pm
The analogy about the “lemonade stand” is fine because everywhere is a potentially good place but attracting note sellers is not that easy. What is the number 1 best way to attract sellers for the cost involed in gettng them?
April 21st, 2010 at 10:00 am
Hi Russ,
I understand the concept of the lemonade stand. I did that as a child. It does work. I have sent out postcards. I felt like I didn’t know enough at first but I am beginning to see the light. I will make a flyer to post in the grocery stores too. I have the notegenerator but I have to find the funds to get it printed. I have already compiled a list of professionals to market too. Russ, I have a neighbor who owns his property. He has a catering/supperclub and lives up stairs. He is interested in selling it on a land contract because he had it on the market with his wife who is a realator and now he is willing to seller finance or a land contract. He wants to know is that the same thing as a seller/finance? If he can seller finance it he would be interested in talking to me to turn that into a lump sum. How does he do this? Can I help him?
April 21st, 2010 at 4:03 pm
Hi Russ,
My question is how to choose between postcards vs newspaper ads, vs cold-calling note holders, vs Internet marketing? I want to maximize my return on time/$ invested, but how do I know which is the right choice? There are so may options, none of which I’m really familiar or comfortable with that I feel overwhelmed. Thanks, Marcia Barnes
April 22nd, 2010 at 8:58 am
I would like to get a clearer understanding when trying to locate notes from the courthouse records. It is very confusing and I can not determine the Banker from the owner of the note. I am really excited about finding the notes, can you show me? I have reviewed the videos, but our courthouse records appear differently than your examples.
Thanks!
April 22nd, 2010 at 10:49 am
I can’t seem to find any notes to post..our courthouse records aren’t clear. It is hard to determine who is the owner from the lender.
I have reviewed all of the information including the videos, but our recordings appear differently…HELP!!!
April 22nd, 2010 at 10:51 am
I want to market to FSBO sellers but cant seem to find a way to reach many of them at once. There dosnt seem to be a place to find just FSBOs.
April 24th, 2010 at 10:28 am
Hi Ross,
The way that you presented marketing looks very simple and easy, but the courage to talk people
is not easy for a lot of folks, now how do you overcome that fear?
Thank you.
April 27th, 2010 at 12:07 am
i like this business even if i havent made a deal yet i just have to make some time for my note business i have a lot of good note holders that i am contacting by mail with post cards so any time a deal well come. and all of my notes start a 189,000.00 to 300,000.00 to 100,000,000,$ so i like what i do and my deal well come.
April 27th, 2010 at 4:52 pm
Russ,
How can one budget for marketing when collecting unemployment and living in fear of losing health care coverage for oneself and dependents? I’ve listed a handful of notes but none have closed successfully. Thanks for everything nevertheless.
April 28th, 2010 at 1:10 pm
Hi Russ,
I think that people may want to do owner financing, but do not have a clue how to go about do it!
What I would need, is step by step instruction, not only for me, but so I could advise the owner how to go about doing it.
Such as, do they need a lawyer? Can I just write up an agreement and have it notarized?
Do I have to file the note with the government or what agency?
If you could answer all these questions simply so that when we approach a potential note holder, we can then show the customer how easy it can be.
If we don’t know how to do a note like that, how can we ask someone else to do something that we are not familiar with the process.
Please answer these questions, and we’ll all be on our way to find notes.
If we could approach our neighbors who are selling their homes buy owner with the knowledge of the process of owner financing, then that would be great.
Thanks for listening, Janet
April 28th, 2010 at 3:49 pm
I find that keeping it simple is best. Any new material would be more user friendly (at least for me) if it gave the facts only and didn’t have a bunch of marketing (to the students) woven into it. Time is precious for us all and no one needs to wade through 10 pages of reading to get a half page worth of information.
April 29th, 2010 at 12:50 am
Sometimes I need motivation…..how do I brush off negative experiences and go on to the next step? I really have a hard time with this. I share my real estate enthusiasm with people and they don’t seem to take me serious. help!
April 29th, 2010 at 6:34 pm
Don’t give up Sandra Jone’s! I don’t know much about real estate but I have people in my family that does business and they are very positive. Sometimes you just have to let that negative energy go because in success there’s no room for negative energy! I hope this helps because I use to feel that way until I read,”Think and grow Rich by Napoleon Hill.” Also there’s lots of successful people who has gone through that route, ask them for some advice!
May 26th, 2010 at 2:28 pm
What concerns me at this time about marketing is that I want to accomplish the necessary steps without being annoying. Good communications convey information without turning the person being communicated with off. I draw on my own experiences when I think of this. Some ’sales’ people have an approach that is welcome and appreciated and some have an irritating manner. This I want to avoid as I am developing my skills.
May 3rd, 2010 at 1:50 pm
I am almost 70 years old, and just lost my job in Jan. after 18 years, the bad thing is that I am on oxygen have to use a moble chair to get around in. my question is will the real estate
people except me if I go to their offices?
this is one of the things that has been holding me back.
5/6/10
May 6th, 2010 at 6:07 pm
Russ, I have read the books and listened to the tapes. I see this business as my mission. I will not give up. The only gustion is how do i get the phone numbers of the note holders. I am using all the marketing tools: post cards, flyers on a limited basis since i have limited funds. Once your back up to the wall, meeting or calling prospects becomes nothing. That is where I am. Phillip
May 11th, 2010 at 6:21 pm
Hey Russ!
First let me say that you are a very inspiring speaker and author. About the post, the biggest problem I have marketing the Cashflow Notes Business is getting over the obstacle of well-managed time. My postcard marketing and craigslist ads have brought a dozen calls, my networking has turned up vital partners, but I haven’t connected the needs of buyers and sellers yet. I wake up early to research, focus, and play CF 101. I work 9-5 so its hard to find time to speak to professionals about the business (not related to my occupation). If I get a call from a note holder or buyer, I have to risk my integrity at work to discuss my business. After work my family wants my attention, chores must get done, and it’s getting late by that time. All excuses aside, I think I am highly motivated and ready to succeed in this business, but I just can’t get over this obstacle of using my time more wisely. Am I sabotaging my own prosperity?
May 13th, 2010 at 8:11 pm
Russ,
when creating a note with a potential property buyer and potential property seller, is it wise to let the seller know closing cost would be paid by note buyer at one closing prior to the recording of the note at the courthouse? otherwise seller doesn’t have to deal with a closing cost before he sells to a note buyer. The note still will be filed.
May 17th, 2010 at 4:47 pm
Hi Russ:
As a woman(widowed), I am skeptical of some kook getting my telephone number and not really having anything to sell or who wants to meet and discuss other things besides the business.
May 18th, 2010 at 8:12 am
I think it’s obvious to all, there’s not just one way to market this or any other business (more than one way to skin a cat), so what I would want to see in a marketing program is what techniques work the best in getting the message out for this business to the largest “right” audience; which ones are the most efficient, giving you the biggest bang for your buck,i.e, I think you’d want your lemonade sign on a through street, not a cul-de-sac.
May 18th, 2010 at 9:40 am
Please explain what the basics that someone like me with no experience in real estate or marketing needs to know and of which can be done at no or almost no cost?
May 18th, 2010 at 10:31 am
What are the 3 best ways to market a note?
May 19th, 2010 at 7:57 pm
When it comes to marketing, it entails using some finance…what if you don’t have much or any monet to invest?
May 25th, 2010 at 1:55 am
The main problem I have faced is the feeling of “I’m all alone now and this is so big, what shall I do first?”
I know you addressed that in boot camp and fast track, however if you could send emails to us saying its time to start – practice your introduction and pass out 5 business card then the next day pass out 10 cards etc. Now its time to check your website or set it up. I believe that would get all of us started & also,please tell the story of the dental floss. Somehow I think the feeling of enormity sets in and freezes me and perhaps others. The emails might seem like you are here with me showing what to do. Also I am not a computer whiz and the thought of forming a habit of getting on the computer every day would improve my skills and also be encouraged to spend time learning all the tricks the ‘nerds’ know about getting around on the computer would make me feel better by feeling I can learn and I am good at the keyboard and finding the various websites & using the info. Thanks for listening.
Sylvia Miley
May 26th, 2010 at 11:52 am
Hi Russ, (revised)
How do you feel about using Voice Broadcasting Software to deliver a pre-recorded or live message to a list of noteholders? That could cause incoming calls and messages left for finders, who would then have to answer these queries from actual noteholders. Or even a postcard mailout that leads the sellers to call us directly or go to our websites which leads them to call us. Inbound calls are always better than making outbound calls ! Please reply !
Jonathan G.
May 26th, 2010 at 12:19 pm
I do have a great idea. It didn’t come to me until I talked to my mother. I told her, “Mom can you please tell people that you know or strangers who talks about losing their home that I can help them!” Also another great idea is there’s lots a posted flyers at my apartment building with colorful colors to catch peoples eyes! And most importantly anyone can go to a copy store and make lots of flyers for less then 25 bucks oh don’t forget the Swap meets here in Cali that’s a great please to pass out flyers! I hope this helps you Russ!
May 26th, 2010 at 2:23 pm
How do I get prospective note sellers to buy-in to the fact that I’m their best source to get the best value for the note that they desire to sell?
May 27th, 2010 at 10:09 am
Was haveing trouble getting buyers.I then talked to my coaches. They walked me through it step by step.They explained what I did wrong. I thought I would never get the math. I listened to them.It only took me two tries after that. I was so excited that I could learn that. (The numbers)I am now a WINNER!!! I think I’m ok on marketing, just gotta do the work. So many things to work on, but my coaches taught me to slow down and work it one problem at a time. Lost a $485000.00 note because he felt the buyers were wanting to much info.How do I assure them that nobody wants to buy something they no nothing about without sounding like a smart a–.
Yours truely
Ms. On my way to success!!!
May 27th, 2010 at 10:29 am
In order to make it easier for marketing it has to be written so that a little kid will understand it and a person needs to be spoonfed preferably with a person there so that they will be motivated to continue to follow the directions because if a person is there you feel better having someone to give you incentive and help you. It makes it so much easier to follow and do and makes you actually want to do it. A person who lives near you so that you can bother would help a lot.
May 27th, 2010 at 1:14 pm
Inexpensive, easy marketing techniques would be very helpful. What can be done to make ours distinctive and be memorable to increase the response from note sellers to our efforts?
May 31st, 2010 at 12:39 pm
People routinely look at business cards for your title or job first (me also) and if it does not apply for them or what they do then that is as far as they look.
Also many small newspapers print up advertisement papers they send out to the surrounding area and their rates are very reasonable plus cost-effective (much cheaper than postcards).
They reach a fairly large audience e.g. my local paper (rural area) goes to all homes in this county plus parts of 7 other counties so that is the quickest marketing for me and many areas, city – urban – rural. It’s all about the same — get your name & what you do out there.
May 31st, 2010 at 5:33 pm
I got your package last year was motivated but got very ill. I know I’m alive for a purpose thank the Lord and to help others. Please geer me in the area of after finding a note going to a seller financing. I really want to get out of my rut. I’m thankful for your blogs and team to encourage and provide useful tools.
June 1st, 2010 at 11:29 pm
I would like to hear about a creative way to market “seller finance”.
Thanks! Raz
June 3rd, 2010 at 4:46 pm
Hi Russ!
Just a thought. Many of today’s internet marketing pitches talk about “AutoPilot” marketing, a “set it up once and forget it” type strategy. Since many of us need a daily marketing regimen, having an autopilot marketing system in place would be advantageous. Could you looking into an “autopilot cash flow note marketing strategy” for us?
June 9th, 2010 at 11:22 am
There are certainly many ways to market that can be expensive or not. I’m looking for ways to be innovative without breaking the bank. I have been down that road before. We really appreciate your education and look forward to being quite successful. Thank you!
June 9th, 2010 at 1:28 pm
I purchased the program in 2005. I had read everything, did my research at the court house, and had all the post cards ready to mail. For personal reasons, my life changed dramatically and I left everything in a box. I opened that box last weekend(2010) for two reasons. 1-I’m getting ready to retire from the military and don’t know if I’ll have a job and 2-I’ve never stopped believing that this system works when you decide to dedicate yourself to it. I dedicated myself to the military for 24 years and feel that it’s time to give that back to my family. I will with WITCFB!!!
June 9th, 2010 at 1:45 pm
Hello Russ,
I have had the course for over two years and have not done anything with it yet. I know once I do my first deal (and I do plan to), it will be easier from there. What is the easiest quickest way to get the word out and get a deal in my hand? What was the first thing you did when you started in this business? Do you find it easier to market to people you know (relatives, friends) or people you have never met (cold calls – lawyers, real estate agents, etc.)? Does web marketing yield more actual deals than person to person?
Thanks and have a blessed day!
Helen
June 15th, 2010 at 2:26 pm
My biggest obstacle: “Keeping that inner-voice from getting in the way”
June 17th, 2010 at 11:21 am
I am amazed at all the people that have bought this book and are bloging! I really look at this as an opportunity in this economy to help people free up money so they have a solid way to then have Cash flow and put some away in secure investments such as Gold (going up) and index annuity that are safe and follow the stock market. You can receive a bonus of 10% on investing it and take out 10% a year and invest in gold or annuitize it and have a monthly income for life when you are ready and have a guarantee or 7-8% on the the return.
Now my question when finding notes in this economy the newer notes will be for less interest. What amount of interest does it take and how much down with how much of the note left does it make an effective cash out. How good of a credit standing does the buyer of the property have to be in? Does this work for notes on farm ground as I live in a rural area with quite a few farmers?
June 21st, 2010 at 10:34 pm
Hi Russ,
My main concern for marketing is online marketing of my site my worry has been that if someone wanted to sell their note and did not live in the same state how does the deal close.
Online Marketing attracts people from every where this is what I would want but needed a couple of questions answered like laws of different states and if anyone has traveled to close deals is it profitable.
Thanks Ron
June 21st, 2010 at 11:00 pm
Hi Russ,
Here is a quick marketing strategy for classified ads that can be used to contact future note sellers. It’s called Blitsing, after searching for seller financed properties you click on the ad and send a reply to the seller stating that you offer services to turn there payments into cash should they ever need them and give your website URL and name.
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*Removal Instructions*
If you wish to not receive emails from me in the future, feel free to respond with remove and I will not send you anymore emails. You have a “Reply To” link or emal in your ad/classified . I was only seeing if
you have an interest in listing on my site for free. I will honor your request to not be contacted by me again.
email address
The object of this is to pick well none classified sites and pick a different one each day and see how many ads you can reply to in 30 minutes.
Thank Ron
PS you can use any reply that fits you and if you have a newsletter to offer all the better.
June 21st, 2010 at 11:33 pm
Hi, Again Mr. Dalbey,
I believe in having others talk and tell about what I’m doing (INF) and how I can help. (Independent Note Finder)
“First”, I’m focused on getting real estate agents to work for me, by offering them a finders fee for each note they bring to me and I close. (By sharing we all win)
“Second”, I speak to them as if I were having a simple conversation and not a business meeting. By presenting how they can close more deals, and make more money in commissions, and satisfy the client with a home that has the best terms and conditions they can manage and afford; I’m able to create a win, win, win solution!
“Third”, The content (words use to convey how the reader wins) of your marketing must be engaging, relational, and time sensitive! This includes your website.
Thank you for the opportunity to share some of my thoughts on marketing.
Yours Truly, Rubin
June 22nd, 2010 at 3:13 pm
My sister is a Real Estate Agent and I would like to convince her to help me out, but she does not understand why I am trying to say.
She does not concentrate herself on foreclosures. Does that matter?
June 28th, 2010 at 10:06 pm
A sure direct connect with note holders interesting in selling there notes.Stop wasting time with note holders in general.Weed out the non sellers from the sellers.
June 29th, 2010 at 9:33 am
Printing anything liken newsletters or postcards costs money and lots of it and 99% of it gets thrown out by the recipient anyway is there a betterway???
June 29th, 2010 at 12:24 pm
I have been using postcards as a marketing tool to jumpstart my cashflow business. Besides listing that we buy cashflow notes, is there anything else I could say on the postcard that would attact someone to respond.
P.S. Still looking for my first deal.
Charles B. Bey
June 30th, 2010 at 12:34 pm
I want to offer a more professional introduction, I think the postcard are really cheesy. To do it right means buying envelopes and stamps and printer ink and sending some quality letters. It can be expensive, for a thousands letters it could cost around $450 but just one deal could make it all worthwhile. I wudnt try to send a thousand letters off all at once but maybe work on 100 at a time. Its very important to personally address the persons name in each letter and include the wife if listed. I’ve had experience in direct mail marketing and this method works the best. I also think an 800# needs to be set up with more info for the callers. Many people wont call a long distance number. I have already started but I only have 3 note holders to mail to right now, I’ll be at the County recorders office this week getting more. PS I just got the course less than a week ago.
June 30th, 2010 at 10:35 pm
idefinitely need help! i have mailed postcards advertised on craigs listandhope to develope many leads what next?
July 1st, 2010 at 2:41 pm
If a seller creates a cash flow note, how long does it need to season before contacting them later about a sale of that note?
July 4th, 2010 at 5:56 am
Well Russ, I feel that your right on Marketing. It does scare some people. But what about the rest who do take that step, send cards, send the newsletters, business cards, flyers, and talk with people. I feel that this so called “Marketing” is nothing more then Repeating your efforts over and over till you have mastered it and got a deal in the works. Russ, I am one of those no-fear individuals, and I wont give in. I feel you have discussed a lot of ways to market in your manuals. I guess I don’t have a comment for you. Just do it..thanks Anthony
July 6th, 2010 at 7:27 pm
As several others have said, keep it simple, keep a smile on your face, and stay optimistic. This really is just a numbers game as in the analogy by someone about Babe Ruth. Russ, what I would like to suggest that you put in your new program is, if you don’t already have it in there, “what colors are the most effective on what types of marketing?” I know that somewhere in all of the training I have gotten from you, you suggest the color blue for addressing postcards and to make it look hand
written. What colors work on flyers, newspaper ads, and other types of advertising? Thanks. Ben
July 8th, 2010 at 2:55 am
Dear Russ,
I like talking to people and letting them know what kind of business I have. That I want to help those in need. Marketing is just another way to meet people and say HI. Shirley Kinslow
July 9th, 2010 at 1:23 am
Hey Russ, my burning question about marketing is, how does marketing work when i live in Canada. I know, i know, i know
marketing is the same in both countries with some variations
of course but are roughly the same. Your course touches on note deals done in the USA not Canada, so how can i properly
market a note deal when i don,t cross the border into the USA
i mean there’s e-marketing but there’s only so much i can do
there has to be a way of doing this.
Thank kindly.
July 9th, 2010 at 10:02 am
My father signed me up for your program in 2006, However he was very ill. He passed away in October of 2006. It was his wish that I give your company a try. However, after he was gone, everything he received from you disappeared in the estate closing. Because of your emails I have been following your blog. I gave up everything to take care of him until his passing. I had to move back to Florida to start all over. Financially, I just got back to keeping my head above water. I do not have any experience in your field. I am a volunteer worker.
Could you check and see if my name is still on your files as a member, and if so I need your material in order to give your program a try.
Thank you
Charles Cunningham
July 14th, 2010 at 10:56 pm
Hi Mr. Darby,
I am a retired law enforcement worker. Currently I work
part-time at Walt Disney World and I do volunteer work
at , “Give The Kids The World”, I also have a B.A Degree
in Early Childhood Education. I am also an Avon Repre-
sentative. I am trying to get my son involved in the
Note Business because He has no job experience and
he needs an income coming in. I spent lots of time as
a Homemaker and when school is in session car pooling
to school. On weekends I work part-time at Disney World.
My schedule is full. I would like to pay off my debts. I really
would.
July 15th, 2010 at 4:20 pm