Episode #692
How to get Rich People to Respond to Your Emails, When You’re a Nobody
June 23, 2018

In episode #692, Eric and Neil discuss how you can get wealthy people to respond to your emails. Tune in to hear how you can tempt people into business deals.

TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

  • [00:27] Today’s Topic: How to get Rich People to Respond to Your EMails, When You’re a Nobody
  • [00:34] Loom is a tool that allows you to make screencast videos up to 10 minutes long.
  • [00:54] Someone sent Eric a personalized Loom video that address Eric and his business.
  • [01:11] Eric responded, but was ultimately not interested in pursuing a partnership.
  • [01:30] The response rate is a lot higher with personalized videos.
  • [01:45] Your best technique is to reach out to wealthy heads of companies and let them know what their business is lacking and how you could help them improve.
  • [02:30] Neil tried this technique once with a man who owned a social networking site for older people.
  • [02:45] Not only did Neil get a response, but he was connected to the CEO.
  • [03:01] Eric and Neil once reached out to Zynga.
  • [03:25] They had a conversation, but the deal never materialized.
  • [03:45] Neil sent someone a package in the mail with cash inside.
  • [03:57] The note said the person could keep the money, but asked that they just get on the phone with him for 5 minutes, because he had valuable information for them.
  • [04:36] Take Neil’s idea and make it your own.
  • [04:45] When you are speaking to someone’s needs, it will get their attention.
  • [05:00] If you are consistent, you will be successful.
  • [05:10] There are plenty of people having reputation issues. If you acknowledge their dilemma, you can get them on the phone by offering a solution.
  • [06:24] That’s it for today!
  • [06:28] Go to Singlegrain.com/Giveway for a special marketing tool giveaway!

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