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Comment on Lesson Learned: What a Failed Deal Can Teach You by Scott Costello

Scott Costello — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 03:33:45 +0000

absolutely right Jill! That first deal builds confidence, connects all the dots and legitimizes you going forward.

Comment on Marketing Monday: Refine Refine Refine by Scott Costello

Scott Costello — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 03:32:35 +0000

I switched quite a long time ago, probably last spring. I haven’t really noticed much of a decline in my responses which is a good thing because hand writing those addresses was terrible!

Comment on Marketing Monday: Refine Refine Refine by Scott Costello

Scott Costello — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 03:31:35 +0000

Did you have to supply the envelopes or where they included? 4 cents an envelope sounds pretty good, that would be good to have all my envelopes printed for the year in one shot though it would require planning out my entire year of mailings (which I have done). Good suggestion

Comment on Lesson Learned: What a Failed Deal Can Teach You by Jill Jacobson

Jill Jacobson — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:45:52 +0000

“Strike while the iron is hot” I couldn’t agree more! It all comes down to relationship building. How well you can get people to move on deals and maintain a long lasting relationship. Because a successful deal 1, could lead to easier closing for later deals with the same seller or buyer.

Comment on Marketing Monday: Refine Refine Refine by Justin

Justin — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 21:33:37 +0000

Scott – I read your earlier posts and I believe you were writing all of your envelopes. I’m not sure when you changed over to printing the address on your envelopes, but have your response rates changed in doing so? I’ve created my font using YourFonts.com and am thinking about printing the addresses instead of writing out each one. I recently bought an Epson Workforce 845 which has 2 printing trays (500 paper capacity total) and can do automatic double sided printing, copying and scanning. It’s been great so far and seems to use much less ink than any other printer I’ve tried. I’ll let you know how the envelopes come out.

Comment on Marketing Monday: Refine Refine Refine by Sharon Vornholt

Sharon Vornholt — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:27:45 +0000

Scott – I used to have the same problem. I finally called every local prining company where I live, and found that I could get 5000 envelopes for a little over $200.00 at one place. I bit the bullit and got the envelopes. It will enable you to get your mailing out quicker, plus you save on the hard costs. Not to mention, you’ll have more time with your family.Just order a more envelopes when you sell another house, and you will stay ahead.
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Comment on Marketing Monday: Refine Refine Refine by Jason M

Jason M — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:13:33 +0000

I use a Canon MF4150 and I have the same exact problem with envelope qty. Envelopes can only be loaded about 8 at a time. Will be looking into a better solution in the near future.

Comment on Marketing Monday: I’ve Been Caught! by I Take Handyman Specials - FAST!

I Take Handyman Specials - FAST! — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 02:37:23 +0000

Ola! Strugglinginvestor,
This question may be a little off-topic, Marketing is the backbone of every business. Without it, it’s pretty impossible to promote product awareness. If your prospects do not know that your products and services exist in the market, there is no way that they are going to buy. Zero sales means zero business.
Thx.
– Paul @ http://webuyproblemhouses.com.au

Comment on 48 days by Scott Costello

Scott Costello — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:31:21 +0000

Thanks Mike!

Comment on 48 days by MikeG

MikeG — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:53:02 +0000

Good luck on your upcoming Fatherhood!
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