How To Find Hot Markets & Create Best Seller Products
Friday, 7:31 PM
Dear Friend,
I'm still having fun and learning a lot with my YouTube 30-Day Challenge.
Today I finally figured out how to use a program called ScreenFlow. I've used it before but I only knew about 10% of its functions.
This thing is a POWERHOUSE for creating videos… especially if you need to demonstrate things on the computer.
And if a Luddite like me can figure out how to use it… ANYBODY can.
Enjoy the video!
All the best,
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Hi Dan,
I've also used Clickbank in place on the SRDS…
So I have to give this a HUGE thumbs up.
(By the way, I love your new Screenflow dual-action magic screen-stuff.)
I believe Gary Halbert mentioned magazine racks too… in his newsletter.
Haven't been able to get to a library with an SRDS up here in Northern Ontario.
It's easier to find "swamp donkeys".
So I'm loving these additional resources.
Thanks again Dan.
Thanks, Courtney. I tried to do a video in Barnes & Noble showing how I troll the bookstore for million dollar ideas. They kicked me out!
I may try it again some time. Books A Million said I could probably get permission to do it there. I never pursued it because I HATE asking permission. My motto is "It's much easier to ask forgiveness than to get permission."
May I ask you a question: You look great on you tube, what kind of system do you use to make your
videos, like camera, and equipment? I am thinking that videos are a great way to market and talk
to people. Do you have any input that you would mind sharing? You have a great camera presence.
Plus I like the way you explain things.
Thanks, John.
I'm learning this video stuff as I go, but I show the equipment I'm using here:
http://dobermandan.com/the-youtube-30-day-challen…
I think I paid $180 on Amazon for the camera, $30 or $40 for the mic… and for editing I use the iMovie software that came with my Macbook laptop.
Hope that helps.
The buyers vs. searchers distinction is very useful. Thanks for sharing!
Great Video
Dan if I could ask you a question if you were starting all over again with your own info product ? What would you recommend as a budget ?
Hi Jerome,
It would be nice to have about $2k… but when I was first starting that was just not an option. I only had $200… and at that time, even that was a stretch.
Basically, if you don't have much money then you have to invest more of your time.
Maybe I should do a video about starting a kitchen table project on an extremely limited budget?
Thanks MUCH Dan.
Appreciate your sharing this stuff.
I'd appreciate it if you have any tips on using the Hard copy of SRDS.
I have a set that is several years old but, think there might be value in looking at the lists for everygreen categories
Dan,
First, great content, as always.
Second, I went through NextMark to generate ideas to work on after I'm done with the idea that you and I have communicated about — that was a mouthful!;-)
Am I a crackhead or did I spot extremely lucrative — $10,000,000 + potentially — markets like pets just begging for some good products? I found a different market, in an area where a good friend of mine is an acknowledged expert, where the average spend was $389.00 — on direct mail sold!
I don't know about anyone else, but when you discover that you can create wealth with solid information, initiative and hard work, a whole new way of looking at the world is presented to you.
It's so exciting when somebody "gets it". And you definitely get it, Anthony.
And to answer your question… YES! You DID spot several potential $10 million + project ideas.
I can't wait to hear about your success!
I haven't looked at a hard copy in years.
It used to be my night time reading, always looking for new project ideas. When I found a good list I marked the page with a paper clip and highlighted the list.
At one time, my SRDS book was filled with about 100 paper clips!
Also, check out http://www.cbengine.com/
That's the place which makes your research a breeze especially when you want to sort everything out according to category and then by which products are popular (there are also lots of other cool features, so please do check it out if you want to make your life easier).
I am, right this very moment doing a search for "semi-top" sites, i.e. those ranked around 300,000 to 400,000 and listing about 20 of them.
I've got an idea I'm going to pitch them that's going to cost me around $0 actual dollars which I believe will generate a cool five figures over the course of about 2 weeks for both me and the product owner…
Today is 28th March 2010, I'll report back what happened by April 12th 2010…
Soldier Out !
Thanks a lot for that resource.
I can't wait to hear about your new project! Keep me updated.
Great video. SRDS is great for the US. What do you suggest Aussie marketers use?
Hi Farhad,
I've noticed that the SRDS has had more and more international lists available. I'm not sure about Australia, though. But I've seen lists from Canada, France, Japan and other countries in Europe.
At least Books A Million was nicer!
You got kicked out of Barnes and Noble?
Haha!
That's awesome Dan.
Back when I was studying to be a Graphic Designer we used to get kicked out of all kinds of stores with our cameras. I even remember a jewelry store where they thought we were "casing" the place. Makes for a good laugh.
lol @other countries in Europe. Last time I checked, Europe didn't invade Canada or Asia yet.
Kidding of course. But I wanted to ask you a serious question:
I was going through nextmark.com… and didn't find a lot of lists for my market. But I am 100% sure it's extremely hot.
I did, however, find a list that was a bit more general… but could still work well with my market. And the CPM was just $15. I believe it was some survey list.
Would you recommend taking a shot at it?
I really like your newsletter, btw. Signed up ages ago. Forgot about it. Took a look in my old email… and saw an email from you. Great stuff. Already gave me a few ideas to implement.
Thanks Dan!
Nicholas
They haven't invaded… yet! lol
Before I could advise you on that list I would need to know more about your market, product, offer and how you planned on using the list.
Generally, I only like to use buyers list… but it just depends.
Well… you never know what will happen in the future.
I sent you an email, btw. it will become clear why i did that when you read it. But feel free to react to that inside the comment section, here.
Thanks, Dan!
I'm a bit behind on my e-mails but I'll definitely check it out as soon as I can.
Awesome info. I noticed NextMark offers email lists. How would you mail to those, does the list owner mail do a single drop for you? I doubt we could download the list file and mail from our icontact account =)
I'm catching up on all your videos now. Great stuff. It's got my head spinning.
When you're mailing to an e-mail list, it's usually the list owner that mails your offer. Or, at least that's been my experience.
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