How I Got More Than 157 Video Testimonials In Less Than A Week

A lot of people have started to raise their eyebrows at a couple of things I’ve done online over the last few months, and one of them is all of a sudden a few weeks back, there was an unbelievable EXPLOSION of testimonials about me.

Quite frankly, I’m excited about all of the crazy things that have been happening in my business recently. Today, for example, I sponsored 5 people into my business, (personally), and I did my SECOND team webinar and it had over 170 people show up! (That’s nuts). I’ve been using a secret weapon recently that has EXPLODED my online results, and the weapon is simple…

…I’ve been taking the video testimonials people have made of me, and posting them everywhere.

(More specifically, I’ve downloaded all of them off of YouTube, and I’m broadcasting them all over the internet with Traffic Geyser).

Now I know some people would see that and say ‘Man, this guy shamelessly promotes himself…’ Which yes, is kind of true… but what I wanted to point out to you is WHY I am using these video testimonials in the way that I am, AND, how I got so many so fast. Also, I’m going to show you how to create an effective video testimonial, why you should create them, and what to do with them when people send them to you.

First off, how did I get more than 157 video testimonials in a couple of weeks? Simple, really. This is something that I’m surprised a lot of other trainers haven’t done in their own personal businesses.

I was asked about a month ago by a leading internet marketer, Brian Fanale, how I was generating results so fast with my free online marketing methods. He was so blown away by what I told him that he asked me if I would be willing to train the entire MLM Lead System Pro team how I was creating such dramatic results.

Well, I agreed to do the call under two conditions. The first thing I asked was that I get to market one of my affiliate products on the Webinar, which he was quick to let me do. (Article Marketing Robot is a product that I really believe in and use every single day. Since I’ve done the webinar, it’s actually been added into the back office of MLM Lead System Pro, so now all of our members can promote it, too).

To make a long story short, I was using a secret traffic creation strategy that I was hesitant to share at first, but I agreed to teach it for free if Brian allowed me to ask for a video testimonial in exchange from everyone who got real value out of my webinar. This might seem like a strange thing to ask for someone who’s not an experienced marketer, but those of you who have been online for a while are thinking ‘holy smokes, that’s smart’.

Now, let me preface this with one thing: if you try anything like this to get video testimonials, it won’t work unless you provide REAL VALUE (which is what we talk about every day here on my blog). Here’s essentially what I did: I gave away EVERYTHING I was doing to people for free, in exchange for video testimonials.

Some people might shun asking for video testimonials in exchange for training. Here’s what makes it legitimate, though: I asked people to only give me a testimonial if I ACTUALLY benefited them. (To be fair, I was teaching some pretty breakthrough concepts that have successfully created more than 76 leads in a single day for free)…

Well, I was blown away by what happened. I was expecting about 50 video testimonials, and I got almost 200! Then, I downloaded them off YouTube and have been systematically broadcasting them across video-sharing sites. Let me share with you WHY I’ve been doing what I’ve been doing.

1. Video testimonials create social proof and eliminate ‘sales resistance.’ Essentially, if people take a look at your site and it’s filled with people raving about how awesome you are, they don’t ask stupid questions like ‘is this a pyramid scheme?’ If you actually take the time to call leads you get, they’re like ‘holy smokes, this person with all the testimonials actually called me… I must be special.’ THAT is the most powerful reason to use them on your websites.

2. Video testimonials create backlinks and ‘buzz’ about your website. What I’m doing is broadcasting 1-2 testimonials every couple of days with Traffic Geyser, and so there’s a constant fresh flow of positive information about me on the internet. So anyone looking for me in YouTube or asking questions about me online is now going to have an almost unlimited amount of raving reviews.

3. Video testimonials give other people a chance to promote themselves on your website. Essentially, someone who has a featured testimonial on a high-traffic site is going to get massive value and social validation for their own marketing system, giving them greater power to recruit and market products online. This is the biggest reason why you should be quick to rave about other people online and let them know about it. If somebody has a product that you love, tell them in a video and post it on YouTube. People will find your video when searching for them and visit your site, giving you a free, permanent flow of traffic.

I just have a few quick things to point out in this, that are good to do if you want to create mutual value in your Video Testimonials:

1. Toby and Layla mention their own website, but don’t over promote it. This is important because if you spend 1 minute out of a 90-second video talking about your own sites, then site owners won’t use them for anything; they’ll be looked at as ‘video spam.’

2. They give actual proof that what I teach works. Watch the video, and you can see the validation by looking at the front-page Google rankings at the end. People who sell products and have powerful sites LOVE videos like this.

3. They actually promote my site on their video. A lot of people are afraid to do things like this because they feel like if they promote other people, they’ll be losing leads. Nothing could be further from the truth. Since site owners love this sort of thing, they do crazy things like post this on the front of their blog for a few days on end. In fact, I’ll probably get Toby and Layla 10-20 leads just from putting this on my front page, if not more, and I’m happy to do it.

4. They keep it short, to the point, fun, and they tell their story. Quite frankly, this is a cool video. I got it just the other day and thought it was so well done that it deserved an entire blog entry promoting it. Way to go, Toby and Layla. These are up-and-coming internet marketing Gurus. I recommend you watch what they’re doing over the next few months.

That’s it for now my friends! I encourage you to make video testimonials for people in your teams who are doing commendable things, people in your mentorship line in your company, and other MLM leaders who give you real value. People really appreciate it, and you can get DRAMATIC value by ‘spreading the love.’ (ALL of my front-page testimonials have gotten leads just from being on my blog.)

Have a great one, and I’ll see you soon!

Comments

Emilly Johnson
Nice tips, we offer video testimonials as well, so if you are interested please visit our site http://www.videotestimonials365.com.

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That’s great! We are definitely going to take your tips and give it a try with our business.

Adrian Farray
Awesome David, Great content! The power of Social proof is a must in the success of this business or any other. I will continue to check in with you and I’ll be sharing your posts as well.. Keep it up!!

Landon Stewart
What’s going on David? Man I am loving your stuff. I have just started using most of your techniques. I have not become a member of that blog network yet (I can’t remember the name right now). But I am doing the article submission and all of that. I just recently started so I mean I’m not seeing huge results yet, but I’m not expecting them for a few more weeks. I actually just started using your testimonial strategy in my free 7-day marketing challenge that I give out on my blog. Thanks, man. God bless, http://joinlandonstewart.com.

John Chatman
David, This is a fantastic post on the power of Social Proof my friend. It is something that I have already begun to implement into my own marketing and really want to thank you for bringing it to my attention. Your marketing strategies are incredible.

Toby and Layla
GREAT Article David. We are honored to be the topic of discussion! Keep up the inspirational work.

Neal McDowell
David, you are generating a tremendous aura. I applaud you and your stand. I believe in you and your marketing.

Darrell H.
That is awesome David! I see the videos everywhere about you online, and you have a HUGE buzz about you my friend! Keep rockin man!!

David Wood
Landon, Sure my friend, I would love to chat with you sometime 🙂

David Wood
No probs Toby and Layla! You guys rock!

David Wood
Hey thanks Neal!

Melina Reyes
Thank you so much, David! Your post came at just the right time for me. I’ve been struggling with how to get more testimonials, and your strategy is simple yet so powerful. I’ve already started implementing it, and I’m seeing results. Keep up the great work!

Ben Thompson
I’ve heard a lot about video testimonials, but to be honest, I’m skeptical. Are there any studies or data that show how effective they are in driving conversions? It would be great if you could provide some evidence or examples that prove this really works. Thanks!

Hannah Brown
This post is so insightful, David! I’m still a bit confused about Traffic Geyser. Could you explain how it works for beginners like me? I’m interested in using it, but I want to make sure I fully understand its benefits and how to use it effectively.

Mark Davis
I love the post, but I think the idea of asking for video testimonials in exchange for value might not work for everyone. Some people might feel uncomfortable asking for them. What do you think could be an alternative approach for those who aren’t confident asking for testimonials?

Nicole Henderson
Hey David, it’s been a while since we last caught up. I just wanted to say this post brought back so many memories of our conversations. I’m loving the progress you’re making! Let’s catch up soon and maybe do lunch one of these days. Hope all is well with you!

Jorge Molina
This post reminded me of when I was trying to gather testimonials for my own business. I used a slightly different strategy but faced similar challenges. Your advice about social proof is spot on. Thanks for sharing these valuable insights!

Sarah Chen
For anyone interested in tools like Traffic Geyser, I recommend also checking out Vidyard or Wistia. They’re great for creating and distributing video content too! This post is fantastic, David, as always.

Lucas Rivera
I really appreciate the step-by-step breakdown, David. It has opened my eyes to the power of video testimonials. I’ve learned so much from this, and I’ll definitely be using these strategies to improve my business. Thank you for all the value you continue to provide!