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I had something happen the other day that just re-enforced this principle for me. Take this one seriously guys, and be sure to share and comment!
Remember guys – let’s build this with a LONG-TERM perspective… You want your list to love you, AND still read your emails 
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Hello David, Great video on protecting your list. Dilution is a big problem with a lot of list. I just get information overload and waste to much time on emails. Thanks for the insight, Andrew Gallop
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YES… Good message.. . distractions is the biggest disease out there onnline right now.
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Hi, David! What a great short message. I see that many networkers try to do multi-tasking to promote various things all over the place but lose focus because of that. I sometimes see myself doing it. Thank you for the reminder.
True vision! Thank you for this, it’s this kind of training that is truly useful to people in our industry! Thanks again.
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Hey Dave this is good information. I will use it and share it. Thank you
Hello David I want to thank you for all the information that you share with us. I admire your work.
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Another dead on point Dave, I rarely hear people talk about that issue but it happened to Me and it can be avoided great point.
One good thing that comes out of it though, You can see whats working for other top marketers. So I guess You just have to be careful.
Peace out Dave,
Jonathan
Man you rock. That was the first time I ever heard a industry leader talk about protecting your list. Great Video!!
David,
Another great piece of wisdom, especially for new marketers. Information overload can be a real business killer.
Keep up the great work.
Carl
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Great video David but can you answer one question. Should you change the autoresponder messages that are in the MLSP system to delete those products that you are not using?
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I would – it’s pointless to promote crap that you would never use in your life. Like listbuilders – that is probably the single worst way to generate leads that exists on the internet, and people waste a ton of money and time on them.
D,
You are absolutely right my friend. Just the other day I unsubscribed from a BUNCH of other marketer’s lists for the simple fact that they had become more of a DISTRACTION than a benefit to me and my business.
I also created a new email address with gmail and am using the proper filters to properly sort through the email so that I am that much more productive.
Keep leading the way kimosabe,
J
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Good points Dave, you can spend all your time reading worthless emails, trying to sell you something. By the time you do all that, the day is over and you’ve accomplished nothing.
This is sound advice, however, in most cased the horse has already bolted. The internet has become a screaming ground for mad marketers, each trying to outscream the others. My solution has always been to use a junk email address initially, and if it proves valuable move it to a decent address. That way I don’t have to waste time unsubscribing, all the junk goes straight in the bin. Cheers, Mark
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Sound advice!! Need alot more like this! Comb your hair- ha ha
Hi Dave,
This is a very timely message as I was just thinking about this very issue a couple of days ago (hmmm, I must be learning something)! Unfortunately, I don’t think there is a solution because even if you develop your own products and promote these products exclusively, the umpteen million other marketers out there are sure to get a hold of your list sooner or later. The reality is that “Your List” is not really “Your List”at all.So I guess it just boils down to being sure that your message is more clear, concise and value oriented than the other guys out there.
Mark
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Great Point Dave,
I am still clearing out my emails from all the sales “guru’s” emails I get daily. Beware of the product launch bonus offerings because this helps to open the door to flood your email box and that of your downline. It caused me to get additional email addresses just to try and stay clear of all that disrupt my focus. How many email addresses do you have?
Thanks much
Frank
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Great video David it was right on point
Hey David,
Great content. I just last week went through my subscriptions and deleted stuff I just don’t open up. It can definitely destroy your focus. Great stuff!
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Yes Dave, I’ve been on your blog a few times and its very good, however I have joined MSLP already, but the Sponsor was someone I’ve never heard of, though I expected it to be of the two people who introduce it. ???
Ce’st la vie!
Great message David, This is a major reason why most top offline leaders try to keep their teams away from the internet. I have seen it and wonder if others have not noticed this. This really stagnates your people because confused people don’t do nothing. Another problem is edifying people that are not true leaders LOL
Great message thanks for addressing this
Ewon Whynes
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Buddy,
Funny we just talked about this a couple days ago. As we talked about it… I was starting to unsubscribe from all of the lists that have no bearing on the two golden rules of network marketing. Selling your primary companies products and sponsoring people to do the same. MY productivity has increased immensely and the “confusion” is gone. I AM CLEAR… lots happening quickly this way. Keep telling it how it is. This Proves you are committed to building a long term residual income business and are willing to do the same with everyone you bring into the fold. Rather than just selling some quick “product launches” and distracting your people from what you originally taught them in the first place….
Once again my friend you are setting the standard higher in this industry and making it a better place. Just as we always talked about we were going to do.
Right on, Chris! I too recently unsubscribed from many lists. Results in more CLARITY and FOCUS! Thanks!
You are so right David. I made this same mistake and my subscribers let me know it! But of course, that’s how we learn…through our own mistakes and the smart words of other leaders like yourself. Thanks for this reminder great image..This Lioness will definitely protect her subscribers like her own cubs! Great vid DW!
Hugs,
Amy
“The Marketing Lioness”
David,
Thank you for helping me understand how this happens. I have been clearing myself of a lot of lists. I need to clear more.
I am still in “learning mode” and have been trying many different things. I did not understand a lot when I first attempted to be a network marketer. I see you a lot on the internet and being from Alaska I can say you are trustworthy.
To Your Success,
Barbara
No problem Barbara, and thanks for the comment – I got your phone call, but couldn’t dial the number back – give me a ring at 801-542-9350
Great message, David! Down to earth and to the point.
Personally, I have just been unsubscribing and deleting messages the past few days, since all of a sudden I was getting overwhelmed and choked out. I know what you are talking about first hand.
Thanks for sharing.
Blessings,
Judy
“The Network Gardener”
Great message David. I’ve been on the receiving end. I opt in to A who shares the list with B C D & E. No fun at all. I just hit unsubscribe from everyone!! Welcome reminder to all :0)
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I agree Anne, there are also those list you opt into and suddenly you get emails from people you’ve never heard of and there are no UNSUBSCRIBE buttons!!
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Thanks David, you’re right on target as usual.
Paul
Great message, David! I am in the deleting mode too for greater focus and clarity. Too many lists dilute the brain power!! and a waste of time! I am grateful for your nuggets of wisdom!
Thanks.
~~Gene
Thanks for Sharing this information David. So Many distractions out there that can kill productivity.
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That is so true. I find myself going through emails in the morning and at night. Taking hours reading through the email, when I should be concentrating on generating leads. I think I am going to unsubscribe from a lot of lists. Great Post.
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David, thanks for your simple yet eye-opening advice about protecting your list by focusing on giving values. I love to hear it every time you go straight to the point and spill the beans.
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Hey Dave,
I know exactly what you mean… Too many emails cam distract you and put you in information overload which can paralyze your business… Great advice..
Kirschan
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Hi David, As always Dead on, Information Overload can Kill your Business We need to just stay Focus on Our Goal helping People achieve a better Life.
Really cool Dave,
As leaders it is important to know what our business is about and at the end of the day it is all about helping people be successful. Success comes from taking action on things that are productive, generating leads, recruiting and sponsoring.
Your awesome!
Robbie Johnson
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Hey Dave,
Awesome concept, why dilute the potency of your list! and for that matter why waste your valuable time by spending it reading hundreds of sales emails?
However I like to keep an email account open just for mailing lists, with the singular purpose of learning about writing good headlines.
Thanks mate,
Jym
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Thank you for your advice, David!
I have fallen victim to abusing my own list by accident. I promoted the same product 3 days in a row and my response rate went to an all time low.
I essentially had to rebuild my list from the ground up because no one was opening my emails. I learned better since then, and this video helped me remember that!
Thanks,
Gabriel Johansson
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Right on David I have been doing this for years no wonder I don’t make any money. I did learn a couple months ago about how to Gmail to your advantage now I can go through 700 emails in about 10 minutes. Thanks again for your help and superior knowledge.
God Bless,
Blaine
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Do you have a site or a quick share of how to go through 700 emails in 10 minutes?
This sounded interesting.
Thanks!
Judy Dickson
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Blaine, You have me very curious too. How does that work? I would love to go reapidly through that many emails….even if it took 20 minutes!
Thanks!
This was great wisdom,David. Thank you for saying this stuff! You’ve just saved a boat load of smart marketers like us a ton of money!
Thanks for the warm nuggets. I agree, there are not only emails but daily pitches that we need to protect ourselves from. Jim Rohn said it best “be careful with the theif in the mind that steals the promise, steals the dream.” Keep up the great content mate.
I forget what big time Internet Marketer came up with it, but I remember in the IM niche a couple years ago when all the big time gurus realized that they were diluting their lists with all the JVs they were conducting throughout the past two years.
With JV’s, Giveaway events, affiliate programs, etc, things got crazy. They say a big dip in the industry. up until the last eighteen months I realized that most Online Network Marketers didn’t have this problem. The reason was because there were just not that many affiliate programs. Online Network Marketing has always been a year or so behind mainstream info-marketing oriented IMers, so it is no surprise that you and others are witnessing how this same trend is starting to effect the Home Business Industry.
The Solution? I think it was either Mike Filsaime or Rich Schefren that introduced the idea of “Strategic Alliances”.
So instead of going out and promoting every cool product that you know will put money in the bank, the big gurus started to create small circles of allies that they would promote. Every body else is considered an outsider who they would not promote for.
I foresee that Top Producers and Network Marketers will adopt this kind of approach. I know I will.
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I totally agree Dave. I has not & will not promote and/or sell a product that I myself have not used. I was thinking of doing associate marketing on the side, but, then I wouldn’t be able to concentrate on my core business, which is my main concern. great video as always my friend. that’s why you’re one of our top leaders.
Great Video David. You are always spot on.
Peter
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This was great wisdom,David. Thank you for saying this stuff! You’ve just saved a boat load of smart marketers like us a ton of money!
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Great information… I too have been bogged down by all the emails coming in. One very well known marketer sent at least 10 emails today alone! Hoping it was just glitch. Keep up the great work
Great and Very True Message….. So what about the weekly MLSP webinars… almost every couple weeks it is a new product?
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Hey David,
Excellent video and advice.
John
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Hi David-
Good insight. I have come to a point where I am getting emails from so many people (what’s worse is I don’t even remember what I did to get on their list) pushing something that I have begun to unsubscribe – especially for lists that are all about pushing clickbank crap – i.e. no value. You have seen them – Subject title – ” Activate your free Account” – and then it’s a link to a splash page. That’s it. No value.
You provide value. Thank You. – B
I subscribed to your list,You got a pretty cool site bro.
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I will start applying this. I am sick of the Guru launches and everyone getting on everyone elses list as well. We need to not confuse people and start helping them…
Thanks David…
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This was a great message. I was catching myself today going through e-mails that had nothing to do with what I needed to accomplish today. Lessen learned. Thanks much for the video.
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Hi David,
Another great video, how true this is Dilution is a big problem with a lot of list. I need to clean up my email. I opt in to someone’s list and then 2 day’s later I am getting 10 more emails a day this gets old fast. Great video thanks.
Thanks,
Michael
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