Louis
Hello
Since there's so many teleconferences going on at the moment, I was
just wondering if they were genuinely popular, and if yes - why?
I've only called a couple or so, but the time difference doesn't always
make it practical for me.
I was just wondering what your thoughts are?
And expanding on this - might you be interested in teleconferences
with the "Resident Experts" of this board - Joe Robson and
George Chapin (with more to come...)
If you might be interested - what would you like to gain from such
teleconferences?
Thanks very much for your opinions and thoughts. :)
Kennon
Obviously
Louis, I've answered with my vote. Let me know if you
would like my assistance.
Kennon "Mr. Teleseminar" :)
infoready
I've
never called one, however I like listening to them on MP3.
jason_ga
I've
never called one either. The time difference means I'm usually at
work when they are on (plus there's the expense of the call, etc etc).
But I do like listening to the MP3s afterwards. I usually split them
up into 11 minute length pieces, burn them to CD, and listen to them
on the way to and from work. I can usually listen to 2 segments of
the call each way doing that.
Interestingly, I'm running a survey on my list at the moment that
includes a question about teleconferences. A lot of people seem to
like them (yet in the same survey, have said they don't like audio
interviews that much. Go figure!)
Cheers,
Jason
Kennon
Originally
posted by jason_ga
Interestingly, I'm running a survey on my list at the moment that
includes a question about teleconferences. A lot of people seem to
like them (yet in the same survey, have said they don't like audio
interviews that much. Go figure!)
Cheers,
Jason
Jason,
Perhaps the responses to your survey are due to the differences
of perception between teleconferences and simple audio
interviews...
I sense that teleconferences are typically more thought of as
instructive events. Maybe people perceive that audio interviews
are more oriented at simply trying to sell something to someone
as opposed to providing valuable information.
Also I personally tend to think of interviews more in terms of
information about a person as opposed to information that would
prove to be of real value to the listener.
Kennon :)
jason_ga
Originally
posted by Kennon
Also I personally tend to think of interviews more in terms of
information about a person as opposed to information that would
prove to be of real value to the listener.
Maybe. I know that's something I'm aware of, and try to avoid in my
interviews (concentraiting on solid information instead of what the
interviewee had for breakfast that morning :) ).
Of course, there is no way of knowing if the questions I posed influenced
the survey answers either.
Cheers,
Jason
Kennon
Originally
posted by jason_ga
Interestingly, I'm running a survey on my list at the moment that
includes a question about teleconferences. A lot of people seem to
like them (yet in the same survey, have said they don't like audio
interviews that much. Go figure!)
Cheers,
Jason
Jason,
Perhaps the responses to your survey are due to the differences
of perception between teleconferences and simple audio
interviews...
I sense that teleconferences are typically more thought of as
instructive events. Maybe people perceive that audio interviews
are more oriented at simply trying to sell something to someone
as opposed to providing valuable information.
Also I personally tend to think of interviews more in terms of
information about a person as opposed to information that would
prove to be of real value to the listener.
Kennon :)
williec
I've
both hosted them and attended them. I find their greatest value to
be an inexpensive way to get some really great advice. The most recent
one I attended featured Alex Mandossian and was on increasing conversions.
Just one of the tips I picked up more than paid for the teleseminar.
Two keys are (1) the purpose of the teleseminar and (2) whether or
not you use the information you pick up. If the teleseminar is to
promote an event, then sometimes you don't get as much usable information.
In any event, you only benefit if you put what you learn into use.
Willie
Louis
Originally
posted by williec
I've both hosted them and attended them. I find their greatest value
to be an inexpensive way to get some really great advice. The most
recent one I attended featured Alex Mandossian and was on increasing
conversions. Just one of the tips I picked up more than paid for the
teleseminar.
Two keys are (1) the purpose of the teleseminar and (2) whether or
not you use the information you pick up. If the teleseminar is to
promote an event, then sometimes you don't get as much usable information.
In any event, you only benefit if you put what you learn into use.
Willie
Thank you for this. The thought that really started this thread was
how to expand on the "In Depth Advice" sections we've now
got.
Since George and Joe are very kindly volunteering their time and expertise
by offering free advice here, if people are interested in going into
those subjects in more detail, teleconferences may work well.
Louis
Originally
posted by Kennon
Jason,
Perhaps the responses to your survey are due to the differences
of perception between teleconferences and simple audio
interviews...
I sense that teleconferences are typically more thought of as
instructive events. Maybe people perceive that audio interviews
are more oriented at simply trying to sell something to someone
as opposed to providing valuable information.
Also I personally tend to think of interviews more in terms of
information about a person as opposed to information that would
prove to be of real value to the listener.
Kennon :)
I understand there can be a danger of just "interviews"
being perceived badly these days since some interviews on the market
are very promotional.
What I may have to do is reposition future audios perhaps under a
different name: "Audio case study" / "Private marketing
coaching" / "Closed door session" ?
Louis
To
follow up on this, starting in Jan or Feb I'm going to start arranging
some either free or low-cost teleconferences with Joe & George,
with more on the way.
I'll announce all the details here as soon as they're ready to go,
so please look out for those.
So please do let me know:
For the free teleconferences - is it fine if I just post a time and
number to call - and then it will simply be first come first served?
What times would work well for you?
And what subjects would you like covered in detail?
With Joe one initial subject we've agreed upon is "How To Create
Powerful Digital Product Offers".
An example of this is Joe's:
http://www.headlinewriter.com
With that offer he added bonuses, put the price up, and it sells just
as well as before.
Kennon
Originally
posted by Louis
do let me know:
For the free teleconferences - is it fine if I just post a time and
number to call - and then it will simply be first come first served?
What times would work well for you?
And what subjects would you like covered in detail?
Either will work, Louis. However, if you're wanting to track the
interest, create an opt-in list for people to register to get the
access info. You'll do well if you're getting 50% attendance for a
FREE call.
Times for me would be whenever it does not conflict with my calls
and I'd say it may depend on what people (USA guys or UK or
whereever) you want on there.
My biggest subjects right now are building a huge qualified list,
getting highly targeted traffic to my sites, and doing all this while
still effectively and quickly developing new offers and products at
various price points.
Thanks,
Kennon :)
williec
Louis,
When you figure out what you are going to do you have several
options as far as getting teleconference lines are concerned.
There are a number of companies that offer free teleconference lines.
I currently use a paid service though because I was dissatified with
free services.
Email me when you're ready to proceed and I can recommend some fairly
inexpensive services as well as tell you which free services I have
used.
Willie
Originally posted by Louis
To follow up on this, starting in Jan or Feb I'm going to start arranging
some either free or low-cost teleconferences with Joe & George,
with more on the way.
I'll announce all the details here as soon as they're ready to go,
so please look out for those.
So please do let me know:
For the free teleconferences - is it fine if I just post a time and
number to call - and then it will simply be first come first served?
What times would work well for you?
And what subjects would you like covered in detail?
With Joe one initial subject we've agreed upon is "How To Create
Powerful Digital Product Offers".
An example of this is Joe's:
http://www.headlinewriter.com
With that offer he added bonuses, put the price up, and it sells just
as well as before.
Kennon
Louis,
As Willie has done, so can I... There's several different services
I
have tried and dealt with. You can pick my brain on that part too!
Kennon
:)
Louis
Originally
posted by Kennon
Either will work, Louis. However, if you're wanting to track the
interest, create an opt-in list for people to register to get the
access info. You'll do well if you're getting 50% attendance for a
FREE call.
Thanks for this tip Kennon.
Times for me would be whenever it does not conflict with my calls
and I'd say it may depend on what people (USA guys or UK or
whereever) you want on there.
Time wise I'm pretty flexible and I think Joe is too (we seem to work
closer to US time than UK time).
I'll go with whenever the most people are able to attend.
My biggest subjects right now are building a huge qualified list,
getting highly targeted traffic to my sites, and doing all this while
still effectively and quickly developing new offers and products at
various price points.
Thanks Kennon. These teleconferences will initially be IPT specific
so with a focus on information publishing, and making the most of
the expertise of that person.
For example - one of George's teleconferences will most likely be
"How To Automate Your Auctions To Make Money Round The Clock"
as that is something he's done very successfully.
Louis
Originally
posted by williec
Louis,
When you figure out what you are going to do you have several
options as far as getting teleconference lines are concerned.
There are a number of companies that offer free teleconference lines.
Thank you for this Willie. I'm honestly new to teleseminars so am
very much in the process of learning as I go along.
I've been considering purchasing this product for more information:
http://www.teleseminarsuccess.com
I currently use a paid service though because I was dissatified with
free services.
There does seem to be huge discrepancies in prices - some were extortionate,
and on the other hand I was tempted by the free ones. For example
I was looking at:
http://www.FreeConferenceCall.com
But if as you say there's issues with free services, it could be a
mistake using them.
williec
I
didn't mean to discourage you from using the free teleconferencing
services. I used them for months with very few problems. Recently,
I did notice an increase in bridge lines being overloaded and then
some callers being bumped off of the line... or the entire call being
ended prematurely. So I invested in my own 24/7 bridge line (to offer
a free weekly teleseminar for my ezine subscribers).
I simply reached the point where I could not afford for things to
go wrong, so I locked in a phone line for 150 people to easily reach
me.
I have a friend who owns a teleconferencing service so I did get a
GREAT price... below market. If you are thinking of hosting a number
of teleconferences, email me at willie@willie@williecrawford.com or
call me at 850-862-9965.
I am a fairly busy person, spending up to 18 hours a day online and
reponding to emails, but I honestly don't mind a call from you. Kennon
can attest to that.
Willie
Originally posted by Louis
Thank you for this Willie. I'm honestly new to teleseminars so am
very much in the process of learning as I go along.
I've been considering purchasing this product for more information:
http://www.teleseminarsuccess.com
There does seem to be huge discrepancies in prices - some were extortionate,
and on the other hand I was tempted by the free ones. For example
I was looking at:
http://www.FreeConferenceCall.com
But if as you say there's issues with free services, it could be a
mistake using them.