Question about IAHBE Leads....

[consultant]

I've been an affiliate of SFI for quite some time but have done nothing to promote it. I think that I'm going to really focus on building a SFI business.

My questions...

1. With the IAHBE monthly subscription....Do you get leads EVERY month and how many do you usually get?

2. What are your thoughts on the value of having the IAHBE as a monthly subscription?

[bfeely1311]

A membership to the IAHBE is a valuable investment in yourself and your buinsess. It offers many training and motivational resources, too many to list and enough to keep you busy reading them all. A standing order keeps you EA and will help you build the necessary knowledge to move forward.

Benjamin

[ajazzfan]

There are so many resources on your site--written and audio training, free software, exclusive interviews, deep discounts on training courses and books, free book and magazine subscription every month (small proc. fee)--some of the most recent bonuses--Free Subscription to Wired, Free Subscription to Money (current month), you pay only a $3 processing fee. It also has a section of website resources for advertising, and more--very convenient.

The number of leads you get every month is not fixed, it will vary depending on their ad response rate. I got over 200 leads my first month though. You get leads every month provided you request them by clicking on the link within the site.

For only $1 a day you get a very good training resource, free and discounted products, and free leads. IAHBE is a very good value, highly recommended! You can check it out for 30 days risk free and get the intro pack. I highly recommend the "Big Al" books too--very easy and fun to read, will give you some ideas, and very reasonably priced.
John

[Figofan]

Only for the free subscription to magazines(U.S. only) it is worth the price. Then all the articles that are constantly helping people how to achieve their goals. Motivational audio sessions, resources, follow up letters, link exchange programs, and the free leads. I got 250 leads this month, all via us mail though but still , all of this for only 29.95$???? I wouldn´t think it twice, go ahead and have a SO. You will not regret it.
Arthur

[BC1]

These leads are worthless because there are no e-mail addresses. Here is the response I got from Laura Barker of IHABE when I asked why there were no e-mail addresses:

"ll your leads have responded to an ad about starting a home business and have requested a free "Secrets Of Internet Millionaires" bundle with over $580 in free business-building tools. However, they have not yet confirmed that request. Regulations dictate that we can only request a confirmation via e-mail two to three times. If confirmation has not been received by that time, we MUST cease and desist sending them any additional e-mails, either from us or any representative of the IAHBE. To continue e-mailing these leads to confirm their request OR to allow our representatives to solicit them via e-mail in any way would be tantamount to SPAMMING. That, of course, could hurt everyone in the IAHBE. For these reasons, providing e-mail addresses with these leads is simply not possible. However, there is no such restriction on phoning or direct-mailing these prospects."

So basically the leads are people who don't want the SIM bundle after all. Now, I don't know about you, but I'm not going to waste postage or pay long distance charges to contact these "FREE" leads. I really question the value of IAHBE.

[bralland]

Originally Posted by BC1

These leads are worthless because there are no e-mail addresses. ... Now, I don't know about you, but I'm not going to waste postage or pay long distance charges to contact these "FREE" leads. I really question the value of IAHBE.

Sorry, I couldn't let this one go without a rebuttal! I'm too flabbergasted at the reasoning above to reply. Someone please explain to BC1 the total value of IAHBE. It would be better coming from board members who do see IAHBE value as well as the value of the leads.

[Elmarc]

Originally Posted by BC1

These leads are worthless because there are no e-mail addresses. Here is the response I got from Laura Barker of IHABE when I asked why there were no e-mail addresses:

"ll your leads have responded to an ad about starting a home business and have requested a free "Secrets Of Internet Millionaires" bundle with over $580 in free business-building tools. However, they have not yet confirmed that request. Regulations dictate that we can only request a confirmation via e-mail two to three times. If confirmation has not been received by that time, we MUST cease and desist sending them any additional e-mails, either from us or any representative of the IAHBE. To continue e-mailing these leads to confirm their request OR to allow our representatives to solicit them via e-mail in any way would be tantamount to SPAMMING. That, of course, could hurt everyone in the IAHBE. For these reasons, providing e-mail addresses with these leads is simply not possible. However, there is no such restriction on phoning or direct-mailing these prospects."

So basically the leads are people who don't want the SIM bundle after all. Now, I don't know about you, but I'm not going to waste postage or pay long distance charges to contact these "FREE" leads. I really question the value of IAHBE.

Think again about why these people did not confirm.

They could simply have never received the confirmation email. Just having the email sent out does not mean that is was received or opened.

People do make typographic errors and errors of ignorance when filling out forms, especially when new to the internet. The email submitted may be faulty by accident or design.

When the email is received, that does not mean that it is always understood. Many people forget that they requested the SIM package or don't recognize it from the description or don't want to go through with it at that time. This does not have to mean that they don't want the SIM pack, just that the time or their understanding is wrong.

Many people will just delete email they can't instantly identify. These emails could have been deleted for that reason when the sender's name didn't ring a bell and the subject didn't click, either.

Life gets in the way of many actions. Death, disease, divorce, marriage, school, vacation, a job promotion, a new job, moving and many more changes will derail even a planned acquisition of the SIM pack as readily as they can derail any other action.

Every one of us is different. Make that a central point of your understanding of why others take up or refuse our ads and offers and you will understand much more.

The free leds at the IAHBE are just that: free. They make you no promises. They allow you access to people who have shown some interest and may have only needed to hear the right thing or anything in order to act. Pre-judging them will prevent you from hearing what they really want.

Much of the response you get will be determined by the expectations you have. It is a common belief among millionaires that the universe will give you what you most need and most fervently desire. They also point out that it's not what you claim and are aware you need or want, but what is central to what and who you are that counts. If any of your subconcious beliefs are that you don't deserve something or that you are not good enough, these will sabotage every effort to get what you need and want.

The IAHBE is far more than just the free leads. It's access to information that helps you to market better and to self-improvement information. Some of the books of the month have related to what I have mentioned here. Most of the people who have dug into the IAHBE have found more and more value with each new link they click. It's worth far more than the subscription price, even without the free leads.

Many times, when I have followed up on a lead by telephone, I have been told that my call was a delight, as no one else had shown that much personal interest! Others have reported the same reaction. Keep reading here at the DBoard and you will find helpful hints on how to telephone effectively.

Mailing is not necessarily as expensive as it might seem. The US Postal Service has a program where they will print and send mailings for you for less than the cost of doing it yourself. For people without a USA address, there's ZairMail.

Take another, longer, look at the IAHBE.

Elmarc

[BC1]

Keep in mind that the Eagle Co-op people have already paid for these leads, so it doesn't cost IAHBE anything to give the leftovers to its members. I want Canadian leads with e-mail addresses. IAHBE is supposed to be "international". Why can't I get Canadian leads??? SFI and IAHBE are all about marketing on the Internet, and they want me to buy postage? If the e-mail addresses are bad, then the postal addresses are likely bad too.

Come on SFI and IAHBE, lets give out some quality leads, even if you have to buy them. You will benefit too.

Granted, there is a lot of content on the IAHBE site and even though it is available elsewhere on the 'net there is value to having it organized and updated on a single site.

[freebiz]

Originally Posted by Elmarc

Think again about why these people did not confirm.

They could simply have never received the confirmation email. Just having the email sent out does not mean that is was received or opened.

People do make typographic errors and errors of ignorance when filling out forms, especially when new to the internet. The email submitted may be faulty by accident or design.

When the email is received, that does not mean that it is always understood. Many people forget that they requested the SIM package or don't recognize it from the description or don't want to go through with it at that time. This does not have to mean that they don't want the SIM pack, just that the time or their understanding is wrong.

Many people will just delete email they can't instantly identify. These emails could have been deleted for that reason when the sender's name didn't ring a bell and the subject didn't click, either.

Life gets in the way of many actions. Death, disease, divorce, marriage, school, vacation, a job promotion, a new job, moving and many more changes will derail even a planned acquisition of the SIM pack as readily as they can derail any other action.

Every one of us is different. Make that a central point of your understanding of why others take up or refuse our ads and offers and you will understand much more.

The free leds at the IAHBE are just that: free. They make you no promises. They allow you access to people who have shown some interest and may have only needed to hear the right thing or anything in order to act. Pre-judging them will prevent you from hearing what they really want.

Much of the response you get will be determined by the expectations you have. It is a common belief among millionaires that the universe will give you what you most need and most fervently desire. They also point out that it's not what you claim and are aware you need or want, but what is central to what and who you are that counts. If any of your subconcious beliefs are that you don't deserve something or that you are not good enough, these will sabotage every effort to get what you need and want.

The IAHBE is far more than just the free leads. It's access to information that helps you to market better and to self-improvement information. Some of the books of the month have related to what I have mentioned here. Most of the people who have dug into the IAHBE have found more and more value with each new link they click. It's worth far more than the subscription price, even without the free leads.

Many times, when I have followed up on a lead by telephone, I have been told that my call was a delight, as no one else had shown that much personal interest! Others have reported the same reaction. Keep reading here at the DBoard and you will find helpful hints on how to telephone effectively.

Mailing is not necessarily as expensive as it might seem. The US Postal Service has a program where they will print and send mailings for you for less than the cost of doing it yourself. For people without a USA address, there's ZairMail.

Take another, longer, look at the IAHBE.

Elmarc

Some people just do not get!!!