There’s a ton of speculation going around right now about the financial crises and mortgage debacle in the United States.
Right away I’ll admit that I’m no financial genius, don’t have a huge understanding of the stock market, and inherently don’t trust politicians from either side of the aisle.
However, I do know one thing…
When Republicans and Democrats instantly start agreeing on the issues something is severely wrong. I don’t believe there is very much partisanship in the house or senate even if they pretend to work along side each other. Each side hates the other and will do just about anything to further their own agenda.
However, when both parties instantly group together and try to pass legislation to the tune of 700 Billion dollars a few red flags go up in my mind. And consider the fact that they are trying to “RUSH” this legislation through is another huge Red Flag.
Should we really be rushing with $700 Billion dollars in tax payer money?
Again, I’m no economist. I just sit back and make lot’s of cash on the internet. Ultimately I won’t be affected nearly as bad as most people because the government can’t take away sales chops. Those I’ll have forever, or until I kill all my brain cells.
But I have to admit I’m a bit worried about others. Now I’m not the kind of guy who jumps on doom and gloom band wagons. I always like to see the positive in any scenario. However, this financial meltdown has me scared for fellow Americans, and others whom will be affected in other countries.
The last time Republicans and Democrats hurried together like this we ended up attacking Iraq. Now I don’t want to get into a political debate here, but I think we can all agree that the scenario in Iraq could of used a bit more HONEST debate before the attack.
And now both sides of the aisle are frantically trying to pass legislation which few of us understand. I reckon quite a few of the people involved in the decision making process don’t even fully comprehend the implications either.
Despite my lack of knowledge in this arena, I do know how politicians work, and they don’t just “Suddenly Agree” on issues of this magnitude, which tells me something is severely wrong. They know things they won’t tell the public because of fear we will panic.
Is your money safe? I don’t know. Is your house safe? I don’t know. Surely many of you will be suffering lowering prices in the Real Estate market. That may be a good thing for some, horrible for others.
At the end of the day, I admit that I’m just a crazy sales guy who won’t be too affected by whatever happens. Even if we end up with days like MAD MAX and we are fighting for that last gallon of gasoline, I’m much more prepared then the average citizen.
But I’m afraid for many people out there that don’t have the resources and ability to generate cash at will through pure salesmanship and hustle. And they may suffer a bit.
I understand that many slick marketers always say that a recession is a great time to get rich. They are not too worried. However this scares me because I think smarter, richer, and well positioned people will continue to take advantage of their fellow man. Heck, it’s all the bamboozling from salesmen that got us here in the first place.
It’s gotten to the point that I’ve almost begun to dislike marketers as much as politicians. Such is life.
So anyhow, this situation scares me. I think there are many things we are not being told. I think Republicans and Democrats that are “In The Know” right now are shitting their pants with the reality that this country could be severely crippled. Hence the quick action before proper debate.
Maybe they are afraid China will own half our damn country. Maybe it somehow enables other terrorists in some fashion. I really don’t know, nor pretend to.
Yet, I do know that Republicans and Democrats don’t come together this fast to pass legislation of this magnitude unless something is severely wrong. And I think it is the right move to not alert the American public because I’m not sure we could handle the whole truth. Especially since the whole damn market is built on “Speculation” as opposed to reality.
So what can you do?
I’d learn to become a bad ass salesman really quick if I were you. You may need it to take care of your immediately family, and maybe a few more beyond that. We’ve been very spoiled people, and many of us take that for granted. Especially those of us whose pockets are swollen with easy internet riches.
But I recognize that is just a small amount of people. Not everyone has great success on this wild and wacky internet.
Today I’m so grateful for the things I learned from Gary Halbert, Dan Kennedy, John Carlton, and Frank Kern. Those are my 4 main go to guys that have molded me into the salesman I am today. And I’m also grateful for all my spiritual teachers that have taught me how to sell within moral boundaries that I am comfortable with, and provide immense value to others. Without these skills, I’d be screwed working the old 9 to 5 or some piss poor hustling job.
And one of the things that really brings gratitude into my life is to know that my products help people to achieve great things in business, life, and personal growth. I can’t express how warming it is to know that my advice, videos, and business tips have helped others to break through huge challenges in life and biz.
Much of what I teach expands beyond just marketing. Many of you probably don’t see that side of me very often, but it’s there. It’s serious, loving, and the real joy in my life.
Those of you that are in my book club will see exactly what I’m talking about in the coming months. Some of you already have seen, and know my internal makeup.
Anyhow, I want to wish you all the best during these turbulent times and I want to give you a chance to join my mastermind team, my video group, and my book club.
So here’s my offer to you today…
I’m going to send you to my salesletter for Easy Video Sales in a moment. If you get access to Easy Video Sales in the next 7 days, I’ll give you FREE yearly access into my book club. That’s well over a $500 value into the book club.
The reason I think this is such a great bargain for you is because my Easy Video Sales teaches way more then just video. We have an entire copywriting section with many copywriting legends, a persuasion portal, insane amounts of video, and the list goes on and on and on.
Anyhow, I know for a fact this will help anyone who wants to take their business to the next level and to learn to better communicate with others.
And I want you to come join the mastermind team today.
How about it?
Give the page below a read and come join us…
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Sincerely,
Jason Moffatt
PS:
I’m only going to offer this for 7 days. We have lot’s of changes and cool things coming in the near future. However, I wanted to give you a shot to join our club before those changes take place.
And I wanted to do it at a very fair price.
I strongly encourage you to grab access today. You won’t regret it!
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PPS: I’m curious what your outlook on the economical future is? Feel free to leave a blurb in the comments section. Love to hear the feedback on this issue.
I don’t watch the news for a reason… 🙂 Man, the news must be going crazy with this economic situation stuff. It’s coming at me from all sides this week. 😛
Yeah you’re really worried! I always know when Jason Moffat sends out an email there is something to buy. Why don’t you ever just give up your thoughts for free.
Hey MiltownKid,
Yeah, the news is pretty depressing. I didn’t watch for quite a few years. Probably should revert back to that.
Al,
How about you come and mow my lawn for free? And while you are at it, maybe you should wash my car too.
Peace
yes the market is going to crash soon. Yes worse thant it has. America is broke and cant pay up for their lost debts.
This bailout wont work. I have been following this really cool dude on youtube. ALl his predictions are coming true as we speak. you can find him ==> http://au.youtube.com/user/myspacesecrets
as marketers this is where you have to get smart.
Hey Al J like your link aint going to an offer lay of Mr. Moffo dude we now the game and this is called internet marketing not internet complaining…
Nice tactic though talk crap about one of the coolest most giving dude online while getting a back link for your #$%^& website, I think every one should tell every one else not to support al Johnson what do you think al?
Unfortunately the 700B bailout is necessary… unless of course you’d like to see round 2 of a very real depression. Corporate greed has round again.
It doesn’t make it any easier to swallow especially since it is being rammed through Congress to beat the meltdown. The scariest part of this is putting the (excessive) power in the hands of Paulson… he’s one of the idiots that allowed this to happen in the first place (I’d draw and quarter him and the SEC chairman if it were up to me).
This isn’t the end though and you can still make money on The Street (future forward) as this all goes down. As they panic and shares go down I’ll buy their stuff at a discount (for fundamentally sound companies)… when the market turns again (self adjusts) and they regain their composure, I’ll sell them their stuff back at a nice profit.
Just like having mentors in IM, you need a good mentor that understands The Street… buy every book by James Cramer and watch his show daily. Cramerica is a different world.
Remeber: Bulls make money, Bears make money and Pigs get slaughtered… welcome to the meat factory!
Jason
That totally rings true
It’s been about 10 years since we had huge rescission here. One thing that I came away with was that the people that survived had the answers as to how to float in a falling economy.
You’re so very right. The internet will survive where local economy will not.
I know I’m prepped for the upcoming depression. Been preparing myself for the last two years.
I’m glad to see your in tune with the same thinking that I have been having for some time now.
Jason, you’re right to be concerned about the economy, and I wasn’t a member of Easy Video Sales already, I’d be joining. While you admitted that you’re no economist, I AM one … or, at least am studying to be one 😉 … and we are in a deeper hole than anyone realizes.
And this new legislation just adds fuel to the fire.
I’ll be posting a blog response about it this evening.
jason,
1) this whole recession b.s. will not affect IMs – agree, actually it can serve the industry
2) market health based on speculation.. Totally agree.. Now what’s happening is the principle of the “run on the bank”
3) it is a gold rush for every investor (buying cheap)
4) it is healthy for the economy
5) when two competitors suddenly cooperate then there is something huge behind the scenes and nobody will learn
6) America is a super healthy economy
7) .. I live in europe which is basically covert socialism and business legislature here sucks in most countries … If US economy went down by 10% this year then shit happens anyway as it is way ahead and will get back on track quickly
8) the question is “how the heck do you measure it”?GDP is a lousy metric
Takeaway for you US guys and gals: nothing to be afraid of, except someone close to the governemt will make more money in the few next years;)
Martin
Jason,
It’s going down the tubes, for sure..but David Rockefeller spoke a while back and said population growth was one of his concerns, so I would look for another global war to be orchestrated in the next decade or so…check out MJ’s youtube links if you got them.
Jason,
I am reminded of a time when my Dad told me to get a real job (not involved in sales). I told him that I had a real job…and went on to become a copywriter.
Then an affiliate marketer…
Then selling other income streams…
Sales is not only the highest paying profession, it is the one that comes with the most benefit to those with the balls to make it work.
Joseph
Though I am not a fan of the idea of bailing out all these irresponsible companies and banks.
Here is the reality:
This week the United States credit system froze.
The united states economy and a majority of small and mid size businesses depend on short term loans.
The freeze is that Banks suddenly stopped lending to banks.
There has already been some level of runs on mutual funds but of course the money is not there it is largely tied up in bad credit.
This bailout is a horrible prospect but unfortunately there is NO other answer.
The US banking system is about to crash and there is no other way to stop it from crashing.
If it is not bailed out we will experience what people experienced in the great depression. The scene in “It’s a wonderful life” where people run on the bank and the bank does not have the funds reminding people that their money is tied up in their neighbors home loans is happening already and without private and now a massive federal bailout the impact will be horrific.
Today the US financial market is facing the worst crisis since the great depression.
That is a fact. There is no more ignoring it… 100% true.
Without a bailout overnight you will see businesses and banks close and massive layoffs.
Just like you would have seen had you lived through the great depression.
The $700 billion bailout is going to bankrupt our childrens children
Unfortunately if it is not done then it will bankrupt and put out of business US businesses, home owners, and employees as well as foreign businesses and banks dependent on our credit driven economy.
Congress has met with the FED opening their eyes to one of the single most sombering realizations in the history of anyone who has served in congress.
The reason you do not hear a lot of opposition is because if this bailout is not executed…
You will see another great depression.
We are witnessing the end of the US banking and credit market as we know it. It will never be the same again.
Hopefully we can avert a bigger disaster with the bailout but as it is even with the bailout we will likely see our selves into a major recession.
The only purpose of the bailout is to try and save what is left of the US financial, banking, and credit system.
This is a sobering day for any American and anyone who depends on american economy who actually understands what is really going on.
I think that most of us can hardly wrap our minds around it but the most basic understanding will reveal a crisis bigger than young people like myself have been impacted by during their lifetime.
Jason, I love your blog for more reasons than the fact that we share the same name 😉
This is the first time that I have commented on it though, and since I am majoring in International Business, I take a lot of economics classes- both domestic and global!
I agree to disagree with you on this one though. You are totally right about the fact that our best option is to gain some sales skills, however, if the market crashes, and we go into a depression, what good are our sales skills if our customers don’t have the disposable cash to buy our products?
No matter what happens to the market, I will continue to work on my sales/marketing though. I know that it will pay off in the end. I really wish that I could afford to pay for these great courses that you (and every other guru offers), but unfortunately, I am a disabled combat veteran whose only job is being a full time student!
Maybe one day, when I get a solid foundation, and begin pulling in more cash, I will be able to participate in these great offers. I’m sure they are more than worth the cost, but the cost for me would put me in a deep hole!
Well, enough of the crying, lol. Keep up the great work! I am so glad that I subscribed to your list. I love how you “keep it real”!
-Your loyal subscriber
Jason
You need to hear what Ron Paul has to say about this debacle. He speaks in plain English. Youtube him!
It’s definitely some really scary stuff out there right now. My husband just started a new job, and if things get much worse, *poof*, there goes that. He’s selling cruises, after all, and what do you think the market will be for that if things keep on this way? Pretty bad.
But I do think it’s a great time to think about your own business. If you can find things to do that will keep your family going, better to get started before the rush. It’s smarter to have time to think about it rather than act as hastily as our government has had to.
The US is in this mess partially due to lack of personal responsibility and banks getting greedy.
Banks loaned money to individuals who had no business purchasing homes and on the flip side people purchased homes they couldn’t afford.
I believe something needs to be done to give the US and initial boost but we need to get back to the basic concept of personal accountability and living within your means.
LoL @ “Mow my lawn for free”
Sometimes I really feel upset and guilty that I am doing so well from the downturn of so many others. It’s not like I can really affect it and I sure wouldn’t want to reverse the situation.
Just kinda sucks that there is that whole law of one mans treasure will always be another mans garbage.
And Moff… I could totally sell that one last gas can before you! haha j/k you rock man great post.
One thing I am sure of. Everything will be very different from now going forward.
One thing I should add though, Easy Video Sales is a solid value and a unique set of valuable information. As a member I say that.
Ask me http://twitter.com/warner444 if you like.
America has been broke since WWII.
We bankrupted our country to go to war and save Europe (actually to save England, everybody else was already occupied) We took loans from creditors Including the royal family of England to pay for the war machine.
Instead of being grateful and reimbursing us and saying thanks for saving their asses they now suck us dry.
Every deed, title (on homes, cars, trusts or bank and investment accounts in the USA has been pledged by our politicians to guarantee this debt.
We are a debtor nation 100% owned by our creditors
Anything of value held in any of these titles (even if it’s paid off) it’s pledged to pay the debt if these creditors call our note, we hand it all over to them.
That’s what politics has done for us.
A few years ago bankers went out and loaned trillions of dollars of our money to 3rd world countries who NEVER had the ability to pay the money back.
These bankers made BILLIONS. When these countries defaulted and the banks started closing WE the American public footed the bill and the people who orchestrated these deals kept all the profits and the US never did find the money …hum!
A couple of them got short jail sentences BUT they never gave up the money.
Now their at it again.
WTF?
There’s an old saying “fool me once shame on you …fool me twice shame on me”!
All these shenanigans should not be rewarded. When you haven’t paid your mortgage for 6 months the bank doesn’t say …hey Jason don’t worry about it, we’ll cover it for ya.
Nope they take your home and throw your but in the street. When are we going to learn that we need to make our elected officials responsible …we can do it because now we have “THE INTERNET”!
If nothing else we should be able to shame them into doing their jobs. Don’t ya think?
Good post Jason. Thanks.
Actually, all of this is not an accident.
It started 20 years ago with Alan Greenspan pumping vast amounts of useless paper into the economy and keeping interest rates low. The only result of that can be a massive bubble – the likes of which the planet has never seen.
He wrote his PhD on the evils of paper money (not backed by gold), so he and his henchmen knew exactly what they were doing.
It’s a ploy to concentrate banking power into few hands. Happened in the 1930’s too.
The media tells us that the US government is now a 79% stakeholder in AIG, but this is misleading. The Federal Reserve is the new owner…
And the Fed is privately owned (don’t believe me? Go to their website and check it out yourself).
So, in other words, US taxpayers are going to be buying banks for private owners. Pretty smart eh?
Having said all that, if their wasn’t a bailout, there would be a real possibility of a massive depression. It’s a Catch 22 if there ever was one.
Peace
Very well written “copy” my man.
What I want to know is, where does the meddling by the Fed ever end? Where will they draw the line?
Uncle Mofo,
“Faceblood” your term kinda out there but hey it is what it is.
Can’t say I watch the news much unless it has to do with when they might turn the lights back on here is south western Ohio…
Too damn depressing, learned a while back that if I made my own road anything was possible and if I listened to the media trying to brain wash everyone into submission that I couldn’t sell anything to anyone.
As far as the markets and the politicians I am like you…”In the dark” I just try and sit back and read between the lines and sort through the pitch to see what is and what isn’t.
Look for me to come through your system by Wed I am putting all of my trust in a sales guy, Scary thought but I figure you hang out with Frank and he does it right so I am guessing you would be on the same wave length.
Until Then…
This is another concocted “crisis” to transfer even more wealth from the people to the powerful.
The “rush” to push this “bailout” through before Congress adjourns plays on the fears that are being once again injected into the minds of the masses, just like the phony rush to war.
Here’s a great 3 part video series posted online that reveals the sinister nature of ruling with fear:
http://www.informationclearinghouse.info/video1037.htm
Regardless of the number of bandaids these crooks keep putting on the gaping wounds, we’re still gonna bleed to death.
Ok. Do you really want to know how all this happenned?
http://www.worldreports.org/news/169_operations_of_dvd_dachau_against_the_main_enemy
You may believe it. You may not. The decision is yours. But take action, any action. Exposure is the best weapon “we the people” have.
Doom and gloom unfortunately is often good for areas of the IM marketplace. So your post and offer are well timed JMo.
Its a good lesson no matter how cynical the tactic (no criticism implied), to use any or all economic fear to help boost your businesses.
Not everybody loses out on economic downturns.
I have recently been in the process of moving to the US to marry my Los Angelino partner and fiance, and the downturn has actually worked to my advantage.
Oz dollar makes parity with the US dollar a month back … transfer all my assets to US …OZ dollar again plummets to 80c plus change after I do so.
Real estate prices in Californian slump so we get to buy a new house for around 250K less than market value.
I feel sorry for those who are hurting and it will be a slow recovery but timing isn’t all bad for internet marketers.
wow, there’s a crap ton of posts here
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plus, he updates the site and doesn’t even have a recurring payment!
the mastermind forum is great, and i made a killer biz connection with a dude in my area.
the copywriting critique area is freaking priceless and lets you inside, deep, behind the scenes of some killer shiz.
i’d be more than happy to answer questions on J Mo’s site because this is an unsolicited testimonial.
no joke, this site is worth gold, i really dig it and have kicked some serious ass since beginning to use many of j mo’s methods!
This whole mess is like a scary historical deja vu.
Many similarities between what is about to happen and things like FDR’s policy pushing (like his National Industrial Recovery Act (NIRA)).
Now we have an unelected official (Paulson) telling Congress and the President what to do.
Since I truly believe that all legislation and policies “work” exactly the way the writers and promoters of those policies expected, I am more frightened than the average person about where this is headed.
Jason this will not be good regardless if you can sell.
I really can’t agree with you anymore Jason. If people reading this don’t know how to sell yet, you better learn.
When I say sell, I mean sell face to face, on the internet, over the phone, etc….
And to think this is what we pay our tax dollars to..
Thank God I don’t work a real job like a lot of people. But to tell you the truth, even if you’re an expert internet marketer, you’ll probably end up taking care of your brothers and sisters…
God Bless.
Yeah, join Jason’s site. It rocks. The book club is just the badass cherry on a heaping bowl of Kick-Ass Sundae.
The $700 billion dollar thing won’t pass.. I hope..
They’re “fast tracking” it because the Bush administration is almost out of power, and they know they can’t get it by when Obama is pres.
In the most non-partisan, non-political way possible: Bush rots.
Jason, everything in life is cyclical. We’ve lived through this and worse, and we will survive. A huge amount of the stock market is perception.
When some people panic, others expand their holdings. As my wonderful husband says, bulls get rich, bears get rich, the only ones who lose are the pigs. Things will even out. For certain.
I remember when interest rates on houses were in the high teens and some people wondered if they would ever be able to own a house. Everything shifts.
Only one thing is certain – that things will change.
And, if you keep looking for the bad stuff you’ll keep finding it! I don’t mean that you should ignore everything (unless you’re comfortable doing so), but I do mean that every adversity does truly bring opportunity.
By the same token, controversy brings response, so thanks for the opportunity to contribute to the whole.
Katie
Glad to see that the internet dudes actually notice that all is not right with the real world offline. Too many people that don’t have to struggle to make it day to day, ignore what is termed Bad News.
Since I’m one of those struggling, I’m just a tad bit worried about what is going to happen to those of us on the bottom…
My family can barely making ends meet, at times it’s going hungry, just to make sure that you can keep the utilities on and a house over your head.
Meanwhile those that are in the upper financial levels of income are having a fit cause their IRA or Portfolio is in trouble. I’ve no idea about stocks, mutual funds and such – I know about overdue bills, disability income and the fear of not having enough food to make it to the end of the month. I’m one financial hiccup from being foreclosed on and finding my family on the street.
Some times I wonder if everything I’m trying to learn, all that I’m learning and fighting for is for nothing. If it wasn’t for my siblings I wouldn’t have some of the things I do. But what happens when they can’t afford it? How do you work on the internet with no internet access?
I hope that this situation improves and I hope that all the work I’ve put in trying to build a business on the net isn’t for nothing. It would just be nice to be able to get it earning me some income sooner than later.
Jason,
Please stop using the ‘Bad News…’ email subject line.
It’s overused, unpleasant, tacky, and horribly manipulative. It annoys me that it’s become en vogue in the marketing world.
Influencing people is what marketing is all about. We all get that. Frightening them is something else altogether.
You’re above that.
“The Sky Is Falling, The Sky Is Falling!!!â€
Yeah, we’re in a heap of shit, the World, not just the US.
But if you’re only going to sit there and worry about what’s coming, then it’s going to happen To You.
If you get ready for whatever’s on the way, then you won’t just be a victim. And that doesn’t mean reading a million and one different posts on blogs and forums… get your butt away from the computer and go check things out.
Unfortunately this world is still dog eat dog, whether you want to believe it or not. And I’d rather be the dog with a vicious bite, than the one with a loud bark.
Selling or Marketing is a part of everyone’s business, even charities, that’s why I’m on J Mo’s list.
And if you want to get your ass ready for a war, get over to Zach Even-Esh’s site
Andrea,
In this instance it’s not manipulative at all. Also, look at you mocking the tactic, yet it got you here. And it even got you to post!
Whether or not you like it isn’t of my biggest concerns.
My job as a marketer is to get eyeballs to my website, message, and this post. Apparently the subject line works really well, so why in the hell would I stop using it?
Especially when done right, and not in a lame bait and switch type of way.
I think the responses in the thread help to speak of the effectiveness.
And while there truly is bad news, I think it’s a good discussion to have with people who are genuinely concerned about how to turn the bad news into something manageable.
J-Mo
PS: Who’s next, the “Grammar Cops”?
PPS: I should of said “Grammer Cops” just to irk them!
It really is interesting to see everyone’s take on the whole thing. I appreciate hearing all sides. What scares me the most is the things I’m hearing from people that I consider very, very, very smart.
If they are sketched out, it doesn’t make me feel so good.
But I’m hoping for the best, and will keep on truckin along doing what I can to keep making a bunch of greenery so I can turn around and give a huge chunk of it back to the government.
Gotta love Uncle Scam!
Jason.
I agree with Andrea. I was also surprised at your response to her – you were falling back on the “My job as a marketer argument” – makes you sound very “jobsworth”. You seem to be suggesting that it is fair game to exploit any situation for your own gains as a marketer. That you will write anything in order to get “eyeballs to this page”.
It’s a bit like when a bar is going out of business, and their last attempts at getting some business are usually very seedy – they lower their standards and employ strippers and topless bar staff for the spectacle to try and get more sales – etc.
The point is, Jason, that you are trying to attract attention by whipping up a frenzy over bad news, but you are not offering a solution to the people who you will be attracting. Your solution that you suggest is for people to give you their money to learn how to do sales videos? Yet in the same article you say that this whole problem was caused by salespeople. Using the misfortune of others (investors and people who have lost money) as a pretext to try and sell something to people is kinda cheap. It is really tacky.
You say that it scares you that smarter, richer, and well positioned people will continue to take advantage of their fellow man, and that this bamboozling from salesmen was what caused the financial problems in America, and then you say you dislike marketers as much as politicians.
Then you use this opportunity to try and sell to people on the back of this bad news. If it scares you that well positioned people take advantage of their fellow men, why do you do it if it scares you?
Did George Bush ask you to vote for him immediately after reporting the tragic events on 11th September 2001? No, because he would have looked stupid if he had done.
Equally, a marketer trying to sell directly on the back of such bad news also looks very suspicious.
Sure, you might get a few more sales in the short term, but not everybody visiting this page is buying. Those who are not buying, the majority, will be leaving this page having formed an opinion of you. You are risking that they form a lower opinion of you based on this strategy. They will also be wondering why you mock people who sell, then you blame selling for the financial problems that you report, and then go on to try and sell to them. Surely the solution would be to contact your local political representative and put pressure on them to make the right decision when they are putting our great great great grandchildren into debt by giving $700 billion for free to the banks.
$700 billion can only be spent once by the government, on behalf of the people. If I were you, Jason, and my income as a marketer depended on a large number of American people having spare money to spend, then I would be doing my best to make sure that people got involved in making sure that the
Do you trust that the same people who got you into this financial mess – the current political elite – can be trusted to make the right decision behind closed doors, and to make that decision in a hurry? Surely they are just using fear and speed to make people accept a decision, instead of allowing the people to make sure that the correct decision is made – just like when they used lies to invade Iraq and spent $581,479,863,997 in the process – and that cost is still rising day by day.
Will somebody buying as easy sales video guide really be able to change that? No, it is not the solution to the problems that Jason has presented his readers.
Getting a dialogue with a local representative and understanding the political situation is something that will help each person learn what decisions are being made, and what the potential outcome of a wrong decision would be for the economy. If people stay ignorant, then they will still fear the economy – if they get smart and learn about the political decisions – then the fear will not be entirely out of their hands.
I would suggest that any marketer, or anyone who makes money out of the economy should get involved in the political decisions being made. That is a solution.
Andrew,
The only solution I have is to teach people how to sell.
I have nothing worth while to contribute to solutions for the bigger mess. I confessed I didn’t know enough about it.
And for the record, I’m not in this business to take money from people. I’m here to help them invest their money into learning a skill that will pay them way beyond what they give to me.
And if that doesn’t work out for them, I honor a 100% Money Back Guarantee.
So you can try and pretend I’m the big bad salesman, but the truth is my products and insights help people, not take away from them.
There’s a big difference there.
And the people that come to this blog know that I’m a salesman. It’s what I do.
But I don’t hammer pitch after pitch after pitch to people. Take a look at the blog and tell me how often I sell stuff during a given month.
If you were a customer of mine you’d probably have a different outlook.
Just because I’m trying to make a buck in the situation doesn’t mean I’m taking advantage of some pour prospect who can’t thing for themselves.
I’m providing a opportunity for someone to not have to deal with the bullshit of a 9 to 5 job, a dickhead boss, and a bi-weekly check that barely lasts until the next one comes.
Big difference then what you are trying to portray dude.
Peace.
Andrew says… “I would suggest that any marketer, or anyone who makes money out of the economy should get involved in the political decisions being made. That is a solution.”
Well, I’ve registered up to 5000 people to vote, have beat the streets for numerous politicians, and spent MONTHS on the street trying to educate people of the horrid 4 years we would have if were to let a reckless administration stay in office.
Truth be told, I don’t know one single marketer who as done more then I on the issue of stopping these corrupt politicians.
I literally beat the streets for months, every day. It was my cause, my job, and my motivation.
Sadly, not enough people listened.
I’ve talked to tens of thousands of people trying to encourage them to vote for change and have the signatures to back it up.
What have you done lately?
Jason,
Okay, first you say that the only solution you have is to teach people how to sell, and that your job is being a marketer.
Then you say that the solutions you have tried include literally beating the streets for months, every day. You said it was your cause, your job, and your motivation, and that sadly, not enough people listened.
Was that in the past election? or further back? If it was the current election, then the battle is not yet over, and minds are still changing, and people are still listening. Enough people are listening right now to make a change.
The issue that I have is that here you’ve used bad news to try and change your own financial situation for the better, by getting people to buy your product, instead of trying to use the bad news to try and educate people, to get people to vote, and to make a change for the common good – a political change of administration.
Sure a few more sales of your video course might be great for you, but as you obviously have a political interest based on your comments that you made in response to my post, then why waste the opportunity to use your position to champion for change and educate people on these wider issues.
In terms of what I am doing? I also campaign and get people registered to vote and try and educate myself and others about the current political situation – that’s why I made my comments in the first place here on your blog.
Andrew,
Appreciate the chatter.
I posted my first reply without seeing your second post. I was wrong about saying all I could do was teach people to sell more.
I can and have done more.
To correct myself, I should say the best thing I can do is to teach people how to sell their worthy products and services to better their situation.
I don’t have to worry much about my situation, or worry about selling a few more video sales. I’m already living the good life. Things are rocking over here at Casa De Jmo.
It’s my focus to help other achieve that financial independence as well. And I have hundreds of testimonials that prove I’m fairly good at that.
Truth be told, I’m really not too excited about teaching marketing stuff. But I’m good at it, and it makes me a lot of money. It also makes a lot of other people tons of cash too.
So it’s usually a win, win, although it’s not my first choice of where to spend my time.
As far as when I beat the streets politically, that was 4 years ago. Back when it mattered the most.
Sadly, we failed.
On to fight another battle though!
Jason,
Appreciate your open comments and glad that you were on the political scene 4 years ago.
The real question is why have we allowed the politicians to put us in debt to the tune of thousands of billions of dollars, plus interest. You see we’re not spending $700 billion. We’re borrowing $700 billion – and there will be interest – and we will be passing on that debt for generations.
Who is going to lend that $700 billion? Who is going to get that $700 billion? Could it be the same people and organizations?
Why does this decision have to be made quickly? Surely the problem has not just appeared overnight? Why did the politicians not start a discussion about this years ago? Are we going to let politicians make knee jerk reactions based on what the banks tell them?
Did we learn nothing from Enron? What happened to cleaning up the financial institutions? What exactly have the current administration been doing apart from borrowing money for wars to spend on their outsourcing those wars to their favorite multinationals that they own shares in? Who profits from that? Do the American people?
With 300 million Americans, and the government spending thousands of billions of dollars, plus interest – how much of a legacy is that?
If the banks came knocking at your door, individually, right now asking for an extra $4000 per person – an extra $16,000 per household – would you just hand it over or would you want to discuss it and find out how it would benefit you?
Is there no time for “due diligence”?
Jason, I agree that there is bad news. I thank you for raising this platform for discussing it. We all have something to gain from that.
Jason:
Since when is our Federal Government a commercial entity. Since when do we bail out failed companies? Since when do you pay someone 91 million dollars including Bonuses over 6 years for failing and then hire him to be a financial advisor… Well I guess that answers that question, anyone who can fiqure out how to screw us walk away with 91 Million as a failure must know something???
Hey Jason how much do you need?
Wow. Can’t believe I read all that.
For what’s it’s worth – here’s my honest take on this stuff – from a “higher level” view if you want to call it that. In other words, I don’t look at the politicians as much anymore as to WHO or WHAT is BEHIND them pulling their puppet strings.
I saw Rockefeller mentioned above. Take a quick peek at “Rockefeller family” on wikipedia. This family and a handful of others have been running the show for a very long time. THESE are the people everyone should be concerned with, because they cause 90% of the crap that happens on this entire planet.
I’ve linked one of my websites to this post (click my name or whatever) to see what I think about it. I think these people need to be exposed for what they have done in the past – so the general public can begin to start putting the REAL pieces back into the puzzle. Once the masses begin to realize that they are truly nothing but slaves in the hands of the few – then maybe we can tumble their house of cards, and bring them down.
It’s difficult because these families are “above the law” – hell they MAKE their OWN law. I’m still seriously working on finding out how to overthrow this group – but like J-Mo I’m not “in the know” quite enough to actually get them brought down. Maybe enough exposure is what is needed? Who knows at this point.
I do know, that these people started WW1 – WW2 – Vietnam, Iraq – and TRIED to get into it with Russia here recently. War is BIG BUSINESS, remember that. The top players create a “problem”, one that gets enough “reaction” from the people, to get their “solution” passed as law. Much like 911 took away so many of our rights – it was planned that way. They had tried a couple things before 911 – (Oklahoma bombing) for instance, but nothing was big enough to get that public reaction until 911.
The war on terror is wonderful for the Elite, because it’s a war that can’t be won. But it can be used to orchestrate the stripping of liberties and get people to accept big brother as “helpful” to their families. Bull Shit. It was all a plan. 911 was done by the Elite. It WAS an “inside job” and I don’t care what anyone else wants to say. There is NO WAY those buildings could have come down like that in a “controlled pancake fashion” – do some research into it.
“Oh they wouldn’t do that.” heh. Yah – take a couple hours of your busy day to google a movie called “Zeitgeist” – or watch it from my site. That movie pretty much sums it up. I encourage all who think that some things just don’t make sense on this planet to open their minds and consider that it’s not just the politicians, and that there is a bigger plan in the background. Who profits from all of us? The Elite, banking cartels that control the world’s finances, that’s who. And the Rockefeller family (along with others) have been in it for YEARS.
Think about this. They took away the gold standard, which means that our money is no longer backed by anything but trust. It’s “legal tender for all DEBTS, public and private” – hmmm – wonder why “debts” would be on there? Because that’s exactly what they have done. Created Debt.
In Zeitgeist they explain exactly how the Elite cause wars, and depressions, and it will show who benefits from them. If you KNOW there is going to be a stock market crash, you sell. When the stock drops to pennies, you buy it back up. Classic sell it high – buy it low. When you’re an elite, of course you know when the market will crash, because you’re causing it. What happens? You get more money, more power.
New World Order.
Check into it.
Thanks J-MO!
Michelle
The $700 Billion package is in congress TODAY. It’ll fail … but that usually just means new terms will be added for greater oversight (or should I say, “any oversight”) and potentially less. This is a tough pill they’re forcing us to swallow.
Thanks for the convo, yo.
Mr. Potter would be buying.
I’ll let George Bailey explain:
“Can’t you understand what’s happening here? Don’t you see what’s happening? Potter isn’t selling.
Potter’s buying! And why? Because we’re panicky and he’s not.
That’s why. He’s picking up some bargains.”
Cheers,
Russ
Jason,
Thought I’d chime in on this one.
First off, I feel there’s no harm in piggy-backing a good news story… I consider it the surfing of a wave of consensus and siphoning off a bit of energy/money for yourself. No harm done.
Anyway.. about the “Economy” thing…
Like you, I’m no financial expert but it does seem like some kind of excrement is about to hit the fan in a reasonably big way.
The thing that’s causing all the stress is that we don’t know how much of the aforementioned sh*t is on its way, or how big the fan is 😉
As an online marketing consultant for offline business, I haven’t really seen the effects of this crisis, as my clients are all doing very well (thank goodness) due to good marketing systems.
Many people won’t be as lucky, and here’s where my mercenary streak kicks in…
In my humble opinion, here’s what’s going to sell well in the coming “difficult times”:
>> Recruitment. Apply J-Mo’s and other good direct response marketers tactics to this industry and you’ll do very well. (HINT: If a big bank lays a ton of people off, stand outside their offices handing out your recruitment business cards.)
>> Direct response marketing. Struggling small businesses won’t be able to afford crap advertising or “branding” style marketing. They’ll want effective, accountable customer acquisition. Enter direct response consulting/licensing/lead generation.
>> Make money & biz-op products of all descriptions (including IM/Forex/MLM etc). I’m not saying this is moral, that’s your call — but there’ll be some very desperate people out there who need higher return on investments than banks or savings. Especially if pensions go south.
>> Selling to the very wealthy. Even in the most dire times, the most expensive restaurant in town will be busy. There’s an element of society (which is bigger than you think) who will always have high disposable income. Now may be a good time to produce a “platinum” version of your product and charge 10x more.
Just realised this could be the beginnings of a good blog post… Which I’ll probably never get around to writing 😉
Anyway, cheers to Jason for focusing the internet marketing community’s eye on this subject.
All the best,
George.
This patriot explains the whole corrupt system of fraud within our government in minutes…Brilliant!
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94926280
And Jason, I luv ya dude but this fraudulent move in the gov’t will most DEFINATELY affect ALL of us-IM’s included! Maybe put this link on the top of your blog.
See ya soon Jason…liz