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Seasonal themed direct mail?
I plan to send out Saint Nick packages to my target audience. In the Netherlands, there are a lot of traditions surrounding 'Sinterklaas'. Two of which: 1) chocolate in the shape of coins 2) Short poems to the recipient of a gift So, I was planning to send the businesses a package (in 'Sinterklaas' wrapping paper) with the chocolate and the following poem (in Dutch and hand written): 'Saint Nick looked round at business floors, Where owners work through endless chores. Invoices stacked, the numbers tight —But does your bookkeeper serve you right? Or do they bow, with earnest face, To rules the taxman loves to trace? Saint Nick says: choose with steady hand, A partner truly on your stand. Then smooth your path, as profits soar, And sleep in peace — forevermore!' The poem was written and translated by ChatGPT. I'll probably change it a bit so it doesn't sound like I am willing to commit fraud. Quistions: (apart from general feedback) - Should I stay anonymous for a couple of days and follow up with a call and/or email? (the mystery is part of the fun of Sinterklaas) - Would it be more effective if I hire some teenagers in 'Piet' (Sinterklaas helpers) costumes to deliver the packages? - How many should I send? This would only be relevant for about two weeks.
Seasonal themed direct mail?
0 likes • 16d
I just added a salesletter to the post and I'll add it in the package as well. There is some time before 'Sinterklaas' arrives so I could test the letter first
1 like • 16d
@Connor Benham The how much should I send is not really a question about money, the highest expense is a list of 450 businesses near me. Other than that its a few euros per package. The question is about time. If I send 50, I should be prepared to follow up on 50 as well. And getting a yes or a no might both be time consuming. Every hour spend on talking or stalking equals a 100 euro opportunity cost. Solution could be hiring someone to do the stalking, but that way I would loose the opportunity to receive direct feedback. Furthermore, I have a hard time trusting the people who offer that kind of service
Direct mail letter
Can somebody help me? Please rip this apart for me I won't cry. Good or bad what do you think?
1 like • Oct 15
Seems to me the pain you describe is too broad as compared to the problem you solve. I was thinking something like: 'You're busy. You deserve a break so have a tea and biscuit while looking proudly at [fill in the name or description of the property]. Wait, its dirty?! Okay, let me clean it first and I'll send you another one I promise you'll have a better experience'
Q&A Recording: Direct Mail Madness
This is the full unedited, raw, uncensored version. Skip the first 4 or so minutes to avoid the catch-ups, and the waffling of friends. Or watch it, to see if you'd fit in - plus you'd get to see Vegard's caravan. And if you're just watching for business, here's what we covered: - The call to action that can turn your direct mail letter into a response magnet - How to follow up with the right prospects without annoying them (and actually get results) - The real way to win high-value clients - and get them to say yes - How to build an email list that doesn’t depend on social media – the brutal truth about marketing - Why you should never bully prospects into your calendar - The truth about handling the dreaded price conversation - The critical elements that makes or breaks every direct mail campaign - Why you must be clear, not cute in direct mail if you want to win And more. Obviously. If you have any follow-up questions, or if something stood out to you - drop it below. Thanks to all those that came. Till the next one, next month. P.S. If you aren't a member of this community, you can rectify that silliness, by joining us for free here. Joining is a must if you wish to ask a question, join live, and secure future replays.
Q&A Recording: Direct Mail Madness
1 like • Oct 7
I've listened to the first half hour. Good stuff. I plan to watch the rest bit by bit so the info has some time to settle (one of the benefits of recordings, so keep up the good work)
1 like • Oct 8
One of the things dicussed raises questions for me: The hand writing shortcuts (printed from a font or machine written). Do people notice? And if they do, will they feel scammed somehow? If they don't, won't there be some kind of handwriting inflation because it will be used on a large scale more often?
Do I start direct mail asap? Or do the M82 things first?
One of the things I am struggling with: When do you start sending the actual mailing? I am starting a new business, accounting services, and will need to find clients (otherwise there will be no business). I have an idea of what a quality client looks like, but I'm new to the game so its mostly based on assumptions. Same goes for their pains, preferred outcomes, etc. So, should I spent my time improving on my market research? Or start doing the mailings asap and use this as a learning opportunity as well as a way to fund clients? While writing this I already found my answer, but I'm still curious to see what you think.
0 likes • Oct 7
Why do you start a business in something you have no experience in? Well, I have some experience and I know about finance. But the reason I decided to go on this path: 1) My accountant is terrible, really terrible. 2) My accountant is also busy. So: the bar is low and the market is good.
1 like • Oct 8
@Connor Benham Don't overthink based on assumptions. Get started, learn, adapt
What do you hate about other courses/programmes/etc?
What’s the worst thing you’ve seen in a course or program? Free or paid. The stuff that made you think: “Never again… I’m not going to bother finishing this.” Help me eliminate any barriers to enjoying the upcoming new programme by letting me know below. BONUS: If there’s anything you absolutely love, let me know too. But knowing the hates is far more important. See you in the comments.
What do you hate about other courses/programmes/etc?
2 likes • Sep 5
In my opinion you are only allowed to call something a course if you provide people with an opportunity to test their knowledge and skill. This will allow people to check whether they learned anything, but also tricks the brain into paying attention. So: - Multiple choice tests to check whether you actually remembered anything of what was just said (easy to automate feedback) - Other assignments to make people apply the knowledge and/or develop the skill you teach. Doesn't need to be an entire book, the tasks at the end of the M82 chapters are good examples. Bonus: Maybe you could invite the community to do peer-feedback on these?
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I like to solve problems. Currently trying to make an impact by helping organisations implement new software by focussing on the humans using it.

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