Practice what you preach
by Janet Legere 

I ran a small experiment recently. A very successful experiment, I might add.  

As you may recall, In chapter 5 of my ebook, the 'Contact List Builder', I detail, step by step, how to gather leads using FFA lists. I also use a similar technique with safelists - free and pro.

The results from my experiment were most interesting and reaffirmed what I teach in my ebook.

I sent a simple ad out to a few safelists that I belong to. I didn't track each individual safelist, although it is easy enough to do (we'll get into that later).

I was testing the method I use in my ebook with  the subject 'Contact me'. It's always a good idea to freshen your contact list on a regular basis.

I edited the ad a bit to look like this:

SUBJECT

Contact Information Request

BODY:

Please confirm your acceptance to receive an email from 
me regarding business services that I offer. I am also 
open to hear about your business or business services.
mailto:jan@sykaro.com?subject=BUSINESS_SERVICES_INFO 

Janet Legere, President
Sykaro Inc.
Calgary, Alberta
403-274-2930

END OF AD

This little ad, sent out to 10 safelists, returned 48 fresh NEW contacts to my inbox! These are people who wrote to me requesting that I please contact them. I'd also like to add that I have already made contact with several and we are beginning to build that ever important business relationship.

You will notice that when I sent this email out to the safelists, I chose not to use an autoresponder address. You can use one if you wish, they are very effective, but I prefer the more personal contact. You can always add your new contacts to your autoresponder list manually so they begin to receive your automated series.

I like to send relevant information to my contact list, share new resources I come across, let them know what is working for me, find out what is working for them.

Remember, your contact list is vital and is not only a place for you to give information but a place for you to learn. These people all have experience, be it long or short term.

People appreciate good, useful information. Think of your contact list as if it is a person, a single person that you are working with. Share what you know, encourage your contacts to do the same. An important relationship just might develop.

So, keep your contact list fresh and follow Chapter 5 in my ebook, the 'Contact List Builder'. If you misplaced your copy, feel welcome to download another here:

http://www.contactlistbuilder.com/downloadlink.html 

My step by step instructions DO work as indicated by the fantastic response I received. My small experiment re-verified the procedures and the results. Give your business a boost and encourage your prospects to download a copy too:

http://www.contactlistbuilder.com/download.html 

Better still, customize a copy so your prospects not only have a great resource to begin building but they also have first hand information about your business at their fingertips.

http://www.contactlistbuilder.com/adspecial.html 

Thanks for your time today. I trust you found the information I shared useful, at least, I sure hope so. I do welcome and encourage your feedback, so please feel welcome to contact me anytime.

mailto:admin@contactlistbuilder.com?subject=FEEDBACK 

I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Janet Legere, Author
The Contact List Builder - it's good for Your Business
http://www.contactlistbuilder.com 

President, Sykaro Inc.
21st Century Business Solutions
http://www.sykaro.ca 

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