@David Keith McGowan I’ve already responded to Keith privately and sent him some specific recommendations, but I decided to respond here as well because there is a valuable business lesson in his question that may help others who see this now or later. Keith’s original agreement with Parsun was essentially product for content. They provided the engines, he agreed to create two videos, and he has now fulfilled and actually exceeded that obligation. So the question isn’t simply, “How do I get another free engine?” I encouraged Keith to ask a better question: “How do I use what I have already proven to create a more valuable relationship for both of us?” One of his recent videos generated approximately 3,300 views and 18 comments within its first two days, with additional testing content still to come. That is encouraging, but views and comments are not sales, and we should never confuse attention with ROI. What they DO give Keith is evidence of interest and an opportunity to learn what potential buyers are asking, what objections they have, what they are comparing Parsun against, and whether any of that interest can be converted into actual inquiries and sales. So my recommendation is to move from PRODUCT-FOR-CONTENT → STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP. Instead of simply asking Parsun for another motor, Keith can approach them with a plan for a second phase that intentionally tracks results: better calls to action, trackable links or referral mechanisms, follow-up with people expressing buying interest, content answering real objections, and perhaps another boat build or larger engine project built around measurable objectives. There is a larger lesson here for all of us: After you create value, don’t automatically ask for MORE. Ask how you can become MORE VALUABLE. The first opportunity gets you in the door. Overdeliver. Document the results. Learn what the market is telling you. Then use that evidence to propose something that solves a larger problem for the other party.

@Rick Roman please tag everyone to see the response above. Thanks.

@Rashidah Hansen always chrck calendar.

@Rashidah Hansen I agree with Rick. Price is never the issue. Because of the way marketing works and how busy people are, just sending out a flyer or some image or text rarely will be enough, because most buying decisions are made emotionally, and just sending information has no emotion. You need to talk with people. You may require following up with phone calls, emails, and text messages. You may have to touch them a few times before they take action. Think of it this way: your marketing doesn't create the need, it directs the need. You get in front of the person until they notice that you can solve their problem, or until the need arises, and that usually comes with a triggering event. Our next class is Monday. If you're available for that class, we can discuss this further then.