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THANKS for the fantastic opportunity…

Smart move to offer training for BFM.

I have a little question… (BTW, I already
ordered through you – can’t wait!)

What sort of sites does BFM work best with?

Do you recommend I brainstorm some domain names
for my BFM site?

I know you said think over the OTO and initial
free report…

To give an example, would BFM fit ok with a
website in the photo niche?

Or a review site?

Thanks John, thanks a million…

Martin (in Thailand)

I would love to get bfm and get your bonus’s but I am so weary of giving full cc details online.

I wish there was another option like paypal.

I am still pondering and will check back later to see if any cds are still available.

Am I being unnecessarily cautious about cc…? (5000+ don’t seem to have a problem with it….???)

Any input would be very much appreciated.

Thanks
Robyn

I must have had 30+ invites to get BM 2.0 from different marketers. I am not sure if you were amongst the offers or not. I signed up with one of them and managed to get a copy shortly after it went live ( ie after the crash)

I hope to be able to use it to improve my existing site for affiliate products. As has already been said above it was a no brainer to get it, although I will not be keep on with the newsletter as by the time it arrives here in N Ireland some of the contents are out of date.

Richard

Omar mentions how important it is to be on the cutting edge of technology and I have to agree, but the Filsaime and Stompernet “profit is all that matters” marketing machine needs to take a step back and remember their customers are human beings and not a wallet to be prised open according to Jeff’s Profit Launch Formula.

They can actually take a leaf out of YOUR book John who has consistently over the years given sound, (and often free), advice and have always had time for your subscribers whether they have bought or not. There are a number of people like yourself who, although profit is a consideration, (it is your business after all), are more information oriented than profit motivated.

Just setting up a dozen RSS feeds from people like yourself and we have top industry news delivered straight to our Google Reader and we don’t have to wait a month for the information to arrive.

The only reason I took part in this launch was because I saw you were promoting it otherwise, in all seriousness, I would have passed on this one.

The loyalty of your list and the respect you have earned shows your business model works. As I type this the post directly above from Keith says “but feel you are already a great friend as your sincerity flows through cyberspace and out through our pc’s”.

That is priceless. I feel that this is actually true of the majority of your subscribers and although some of the other marketers can generate huge buzz and frenzy for a short time until the next product launch, they don’t even come close to understanding the meaning of building a loyal subscriber list as you demonstrate on a daily basis.

Anyhow, my test for Mike’s monthly offering will be to take it to the local newsagent and place it alongside other, (relevant!), magazines, and say to myself, “Is that worth the $30 it will cost me to receive it?”

It actually raises the issue of whether an online marketing magazine being shipped out via snail mail to be read offline is actually of any use whatsoever but that is another topic for another day.

Thanks for being a genuine stand up guy. Always look forward to your emails and posts.

Fandro

Excellent post. Sometimes people need a good slap around the head to get them to wake up, LOL.

To me the BFM 2.0 was a no-brainer. Anyone serious about building a successful online business just couldn’t pass an opportunity like that by.

Yes, sure it was frustrating trying to get my order through but rather than whinge about things I just persisted until I did. I put a post up on my blog that rather than look on the negative side of things, the problematic launch could be a ‘silver lining’ for many people if only they would grasp the opportunity. And they still can I see when I go to the site this morning.

Oh, and signing up through your link was a no-brainer too John! Your bonus of promoting to your list is awesome and is actually worth a lot more to someone who makes the effort than the cost of the original Butterfly Marketing Course itself!!

And as I know you personally John, I know you are a very genuine, sincere and honest guy who will try his hardest to help others succeed. I loved our train journey back together last month after meeting up with Alex Jeffreys. You were very generous and open about the information you imparted to me and hope we can get together again real soon.

All the best,
Garry

But Mike is a veteran marketer, and he should know above all others that you only get one chance with your pitch. The first copy that I read was very low quality and no where near worth the subscription cost, However his products are of a high standard and wouldn’t have a problem recommending them.

But what worries me is the fact that people seem to be under the impression that this is some sort of miracle software, well it’s not, it’s a script that funnels people thorough your web site, that web site dose not build it’s self, there are no magic buttons to press,

But you can not go wrong at $29.00 for BM2 I paid a hell of a lot more then that.
Just can not see anyone sticking around unless you are right john, and he as made some big changes to his news letter, maybe he should send a free updated copy out to all those that cancelled the first time around, and if it is now the best damn news letter now I wouldn‘t have a problem updating my first review of it.

But there is no way that I would pay $29.00 for Mike Filsaime
news letter. I just don’t think it’s the best damn newsletter I have ever read.

I reviewed it on one of my site http://www.reviewing-now.com/Mike-Filsaimes-instant-affiliate-website.html after trying it out which I like to do if I’m going to recommend a product.
My recommendation would be to take the offer up on Mike Filsaime
BM 2, AND ANY HELP from John is the best damn bonus you will ever get.
Unlike the news letter.

Reply by John:

I would say give it at least one issue to see what he has to offer.

Yes, this is a “Dear John” letter!

I know you are very enthusiastic about this.

Let me be straight with you. I have a job and am also in two concert orchestras. I have to juggle sleep patterns in order to function properly, especially play classical concerts. To one who is not a musician you have no idea how hard we work to make music.

Having said the above, this is not an excuse, but a reason. It is called TIME CONSTRAINTS. It seems everyone represents themselves as being the most important thing and should consume ALL your time and attention. Imagine if I said to you there was nothing more important than listening in depth to my musical performances and critiquing each one, taking the good points into consideration to enhance your own artistic enjoyment. I can imagine what you would say.

To carry this further, what is the purpose of having money? It is to enjoy life. An artist enjoys life (usually) in a non-materialistic manner. I heard one prominent musician say to me that “Cruises were the most boring excusions known to man.” There is nothing special about a man who advertises the fact that he has the *money* to go on a cruise! I can think of better uses for money myself.

People on cruises spend a lot of money and some of it is for excessive drinking. It seems that is advertised as a goal for a person of wealth via the internet? Come on! Believe me, I have been there and I have been sober for over 10 years now. In fact, a personal relationship with Jesus is the real freedom in life. All else pales by comparison. There is a spititual clash indeed between the ways of the world and the way leading to Heaven and union with your Creator.

Back to Butterfly Marketing: Some people do not have the money to pay for it, me, for example, speaking of money. If you get something for “free,” like you say, there is always an expense later on, an inducement to get you to part with your hard-earned money. That’s okay, but here, as far as I can tell, there is no substance. Butterfly Marketing is like a conglomeration of everything all rolled into one. By the time you know what you are doing most people are taking small, sensible steps and doing the same things themselves: On the other hand, some people might swear by butterfly marketing — kind of like twittering — what will be the next buzz word on the internet — some of this is very funny!

Very simply, marketing can be boiled down to:

1. Finding something people want.

2. Presenting it in an artistic and attractive manner.

3. Making it easy to obtain, and *understand,* after the obtainment process is completed.

4. Stating to your client what he should be doing next, to keep his interest for your Next Big Thing.

I think you get the point. Maybe I am oversimplifying, but if I saved some people some valuable time that would be very nice. Maybe I am all wrong, don’t know yet!

Everyone’s “subject” is the most important subject in the world and you cannot understand why people don’t just drop everything and say to your ego, “What can we do to grovel and wonder at your intelligence, entrepreneurship, and your infinite wisdom about all mysteries of the internet?”

You seem to need an audience. You have one, you really do. I am part of that audience. Hmm . . .

With best regards, Mary Jane