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Today is the 5-year Anniversary of the “Million Dollar Day.” On August 17th, 2004, I released the original version of my Traffic Secrets course and pulled in over $1,000,000 in sales in less than 24 hours. And without spending any money on traditional advertising. Up until that day, doing a million dollars in sales in a single day (for an individual) was unheard of. Many thought that $100,000-$150,000 in a single day (which was still extremely successful) was about the ‘ceiling’ for what could be done. But just like Roger Bannister breaking the 4-Minute Mile (which many thought would never be done) many others started to do it as well. Today there are many high school athletes that can break a 4-minute mile. And today in 2009, since that big day in 2004, many other Internet marketers have also had million dollar days and even multi-million dollar days. I, myself, have done it again as well. While certainly much of what contributed to these big days was ‘technique’ (which I’ll get to in a moment) a lot of it is simply MINDSET. That barrier, just like running a 4-minute mile, was a MENTAL barrier as well as a physical one. Often times before anyone accomplishes something for the first time it seems like it’s not possible. Yet once something is accomplished, even if it’s extremely difficult, others seem to follow with similar success. This is the same reason why if you take most self-made millionaires and take away everything they have that they’ll find themselves back on top in less than a year. Yet so many other entrepreneurs that have never made a lot of money flounder around for many, many years before breaking through - and some never break-through. If you want to make a lot of money in your life (even in a short amount of time) you need to get your MINDSET together. And, no, I’m not talking about The Secret and the law of attraction. It’s not enough to WANT a better life. It’s not enough to be AMBITIOUS. And it’s not enough to just work hard. You have to have a conversation inside your own head about what’s really possible and what are you really capable of. Only when you truly believe this capability (no matter what it is) are you on your way to achieving it. So What Are You Truly Capable Of? That’s the question you need to answer within yourself. It’s also interesting to look back on that “Million Dollar Day” and observe HOW it happened from a technique and strategy standpoint… For years many marketers repeated the mantra, “The money is in the list, the list, the list.” I shocked a large crowd of marketers when I was on a conference panel in 2002 and I said, “Let me tell you the real secret… the money is NOT in the list. The money is in OTHER PEOPLE’S LISTS.” One of the most powerful things about Internet Marketing is the ability to LEVERAGE the marketing assets of others - their customer and prospect lists, their traffic, their content, their relationships, their expertise. I leveraged Affiliate Marketing and got a lot of partners to help promote my product and that was a big key to why it was able to break-through that $1,000,000 in a day barrier. And while, yes, I had to pay my affiliate partners about 50% of any sales they referred, most don’t realize that my net profits were still very high. Some like to think that the launch ended up only netting me about $300,000 or so after all commissions and other costs were paid. That launch, in just the first few days, ended up NETTING me $1,000,000 in PROFIT. Not sales. And it continued to bring in cash flow for many months after the initial launch. The total ‘end result’ from the launch itself will probably end up being worth $20MM or more. That’s the power of LEVERAGE. From a technique standpoint I came up with several tactics for that launch that are now being used today. I was one of the first marketers to ever leverage a blog for SOCIAL PROOF. During that original Traffic Secrets launch I was driving prospects to blog posts and their comments about “can’t wait to buy this!” were encouraging others to do the same. I strategically leveraged those comments to create more FRENZY and get more people interested in buying the product - long before it was even released or people even knew an exact date it would be released. A lot of marketers use this technique today. And it still works great. Another tactic I came up with was using great free content to ‘warm up’ my partners lists. After all, most of those people didn’t have a relationship with me, or even know who I was, so it was very important that before a product of mine was put in front of them that they had a reason to be interested in what I had to teach. I produced a special PDF report that my affiliates were able to hardcode and giveaway to their lists. This played a MAJOR part of why the overall launch was so successful. It greatly increased the conversion rate of people buying on launch day long before they ever saw a sales letter for the product or even know what all was in the course or how much it was. Today practically every launch you have been exposed to gives away great content upfront before the product itself is promoted. And today that PDF (which will still work) has evolved into VIDEO. Reports and special hand-outs can still work well, though. Throughout all of those techniques the power of ANTICIPATION is what helps build the buzz and demand. Apple is a master of doing this with their product releases. So anytime you can give your customers something to LOOK FORWARD TO it will increase the rate at which they buy. The movie industry does this with movie trailers and release dates, and so does the music industry, car industry, and so many others. If you aren’t using anticipation in your marketing you’re losing a lot of money. So start thinking of different ways you can incorporate it. Last but not least I just want to drive home the point that my historical Million Dollar Day accomplishment would not have happened without the involvement of my affiliate partners. Relationships online are incredibly important. If you want to leverage other people’s marketing assets like I mentioned, then you need to ‘play well with others’ in your market. Sell other people’s stuff first, then try and build a relationship to get them to reciprocate to promote your products. The most successful marketers online are working with others - across any industry you can think of. The ones that end up making only a tiny percentage of what they could have are the ones that burn bridges with people (i.e. ruin relationships), get into fights with other people, and typically have a negative attitude. It truly does come down to the difference in having an ABUNDANT mindset and a SCARCITY one as mentioned in the amazing book, Think And Grow Rich. I hope this post has inspired you in some way to go out and create your own new record day of accomplishment. Always remember, no matter what you currently think you’re capable of is not even close to what you truly can create.
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August 17th, 2009 at 5:47 pm
John,
Thanks for this retrospective. What a masterful combination of “marketing friends,” psychological triggers, and plain old HARD WORK. Thanks a million, literally.
–Matt
August 17th, 2009 at 5:51 pm
Hey John,
Congrats on looking back to your (in)famous 7-figure day!
It’s fantastic to see that just a few simple concepts applied in the correct order, leveraging the power of the Internet, can create so much wealth for so many people.
Great post, and keep cranking out awesome products, services and strategies for all of us. =)
Thanks,
Kyle
August 17th, 2009 at 5:54 pm
I’m astonished by the nepotism that goes on amongst these guys.
“Hey, here’s the one.”
“Sorry, I meant this.”
“No, no, I’m serious this time.”
Filsaime keeps trying to claim that he has re-invented water and that this is the one.
This isn’t.
We all know that the gurus have hundreds of people in India working their “magic” for $4 an hour. That is the secret that NONE will really let on about.
And on and on it goes as we all strive to make a single dollar.
Shameful.
August 17th, 2009 at 5:55 pm
I remember that day well John. As an affiliate, it was my first 5 figure day.
Your abundance mindset was inspiring.
August 17th, 2009 at 5:56 pm
Hey John,
I remember that day and what a surprise it was to myself and a lot of Internet marketers.
We have learned a LOT from that launch and how to use leverage to exponentially increase our short and long term profits.
Looking forward to working with you someday!
~Brett
August 17th, 2009 at 5:58 pm
I remember hearing about your “million dollar day” a few times. That’s just awesome - and really shows how well leverage can work. Happy anniversary. :o)
August 17th, 2009 at 5:59 pm
John, you are so right. What a FANTASTIC day. Not only for you but for everybody. You raised the bar.
I can’t wait to hear about (ahem…be) the first person to break the $10,000,000 ceiling. It can and it will be done.
August 17th, 2009 at 5:59 pm
Congrats dude, and Happy Anniversary!
When are you going to break that piggy bank and spend it? … You did save it all right?
Talk with you soon,
Ryan
August 17th, 2009 at 5:59 pm
thank you for the great motivation and outlook on marketing.
i have just started and have heard rants and raves onso many products that it sends my head spinning. i am a person on a extremely tight budget due to the fact i am a persons with disability and not able to work. i get a govt subsidised income of 700 canadian dollars a month to live on so choosing what to do and how to spend my money is very important. 1 wrong move and i am in a real bind. thank you again for this very honest and incitful artical as it kepps me motivated to build a online buisness and get away from the financial handcuffs of the govt. income
August 17th, 2009 at 6:01 pm
LOL and i thought me making $5,000 in 24 was impressive..
I have a long way to go yet.
This shows me that it can be done, and inspires me to work smarter.
Thx!
August 17th, 2009 at 6:06 pm
Man, I remember when that happened. I can not believe it has been 5 years already. So, when are you going for the 5 million dollar day?
Talk soon
Shannon
August 17th, 2009 at 6:07 pm
this is one of the best blog posts you’ve written, (and they’re almost all awesome). This one really makes you think back to when this actually happened…. and how things have changed since.
August 17th, 2009 at 6:09 pm
John,
Thank you for sharing this “insider secrets” info…
Regardless of whether it is online, offline, MLM, network marketing, affiliate marketing, selling flowers, chiropractic services or funeral services…
It all starts with “MINDSET” and an unshakable belief that “I” can do this and a big enough “WHY” I am going to do this…in spite of what anyone else says or thinks, for that matter in spite of what I might be thinking at “one of those moments” …
You are one of the “Gurus” that I actually look forward to hearing from…
What you have accomplished is an inspiration and you always overdeliver with quality content…
Thank you for everything…Rose
August 17th, 2009 at 6:10 pm
John,
I also remember that day. I purchased Traffic Secrets and still remember
my favorite thing you said on the DVD’s.
Where do you get traffic for your sites?
You said…
Everywhere you can….
I still have all the DVD’s and all the bonuses…
Maybe I will look at them again this when I get back to the mainland and see if things have really changed that much.
Thanks For The Post
David
August 17th, 2009 at 6:11 pm
Thanks for all the great feedback, everyone!
BRAD - making $5,000 in 24 hours *IS* an amazing accomplishment. So congratulations. That’s more than most people earn in a MONTH. Now add a zero and go for a $50K day then keep moving higher!
August 17th, 2009 at 6:11 pm
Pretty Impressive! Sounds like getting in on another big day would be extremely powerful! Good Luck to us all.
August 17th, 2009 at 6:13 pm
need help
August 17th, 2009 at 6:19 pm
Hey John,
You brought up some really good points that I totally align with…and those are building key relationships by BEING OF SERVICE to other first, and NOT just looking for something in return.
And secondly, the whole law of attraction (while it does work quite well) requires a whole lot more than visualizing a big bucket of cash while chanting in your underwear all day (not that there’s anything wrong with chanting in your underwear…just sayin’).
Thanks for being “real” and sharing the tough love; I do the same thing brother, people need to hear the truth and not all the fluff that’s out there.
Take care,
Scott
August 17th, 2009 at 6:20 pm
Hey John
Congratulations for the Anniversary!
Have learned a lot from you, and yes all of this requires work
not just desire and planting the seed to the universe.
The seed needs water and water is work. Thanks for the blog post and
talk to you soon.
August 17th, 2009 at 6:30 pm
Great post John!
I like the last part
“Always remember, no matter what you currently think you’re capable of is not even close to what you truly can create.”
That statement is so true!
my business is growing faster than it ever has because I decided i wanted it too and i took action.
Congrats on a great product and a successful launch.
I look forward getting to know the leaders and mastermind marketers in this business.
Take care!
David
August 17th, 2009 at 6:32 pm
Great stuff John
Studying your stuff has really inspired to me develop my own affiliate program and to
find ways where I can create value for and collaborate with others.
Cheers
Loc
August 17th, 2009 at 6:56 pm
Hey John,
Congrats!
and thanks dude…
Sometimes ONE insight is worth 100 techniques
or tactics.
“The money is in OTHER peoples lists” is one of
those valuable insights.
Thanks Again,
Travis
August 17th, 2009 at 7:13 pm
I read the whole post, thank you very much for your sharing, John.
And I promise that I will read it again.
August 17th, 2009 at 7:15 pm
Great advice from John Reese. The dude is an inspiration.
August 17th, 2009 at 7:22 pm
John,
I remember buying Traffic Secrets when I was $25,000+ in debt. For me, it was my first exposure to direct marketing and IM techniques that actually worked. I spent two days taking tons of notes and watching every minute of the videos.
The “Special Report” PDF was pure gold, not only because it got me to buy Traffic Secrets, but because I used it as a model for my own product launches.
Thanks largely to Traffic Secrets, by the end of 2004 I was out of debt and had a 5 figure business, which has since grown into a 10 figure business and now my mind is set on figuring out to add another zero.
thanks,
Greg
August 17th, 2009 at 7:40 pm
Very inspiring
Several Marketers drop their quality level after they got rich (and lazy).
They outsource most and even don’t check what’s sold with their label on it.
You are definitley a exception, alway delivering great content.
Thank you very much.
G.
August 17th, 2009 at 7:42 pm
Hello John,
Stay at the front of the ‘pack’ with your insightful views. Building relationships and using leverage in your marketing go hand in hand. When you have taken the time to do your due diligence and provide immense value you will then benefit beyond your wildest dreams.
Changa G.
August 17th, 2009 at 7:43 pm
Hi John
WOW very inspiring post, your strategy is what brought a lot of your success, you always have a great strategy to leverage with.
I see everyone doing the same thing now with launches, but there are even more marketing lessons to learn from as well, your mindset is key to success.
Thanks for the content you provided along with your good friend Frank Kern in the past
Have a gooden
Danny
August 17th, 2009 at 8:25 pm
Loved this post! Extremely inspiring. Anyone can do this with the right mindset. It’s kind of like this analogy…if someone threw a diamond into a sandbox, would you look for it? Of course! It may take a little while to find it (or a long while), but you know it’s there. Just don’t give up. Be consistent and do the work (the right work).
Thanks again!
August 17th, 2009 at 8:49 pm
[…] years, and one of the things that really put him on the map as an Internet marketing expert was his “Million Dollar Day”, which occurred 5 years ago […]
August 17th, 2009 at 9:18 pm
Hi, John
Thanks for the inspiration! Let’s all take action and create our own new record day of accomplishment!
Very insightful post!
August 17th, 2009 at 9:21 pm
Thank you for this, Mr Reese. Very inspiring indeed!
August 17th, 2009 at 9:55 pm
John,
I vividly remember that day with my inbox full of messages and the excitement levels sky high.
The pictures of you writing on the white board were priceless
One of the things I actually loved the most was the PDF you released AFTER the launch which explained everything.
Reading that PDF provided a lot of inspiration and it truly was a “4 minute mile” day.
We’ll always look back in “marketing history” and remember the “that day”.
Thanks for raising the bar and thanks for reminding us all of how far we can really go.
All the best.
Stu
August 17th, 2009 at 10:14 pm
Hey John,
Thanks for the email that you sent me which directed me to this post. I found it very inspirational, as I am currently working on a project that I believe will eventually become the most popular viral marketing product ever released!
Your words of wisdom and encouragement are extremely insightful, and I thank you for sharing them with the Internet Marketing community!
To Your Success!
August 17th, 2009 at 10:38 pm
Coming up with our own product and get other super affiliates to promote it sounds very credible if our expertise lies more in our product development than marketing it.
This sparks off ideas. Thank you so much!
August 17th, 2009 at 10:39 pm
CONGRATS & thanks 4 breaking the Internet Marketing “ceiling” 5 yrs ago today John!
As I’m stressin’ out w/in the next 30 days to release my latest product - you just gave me the BEST Tip for me to focus on - which is “The Power of Anticipation” - I could’ve so easily overlooked this - in my efforts to work tirelessly behind the scenes to get it “perfect” before it’s ready - and yet - in doing so, would’ve lost a critical component.
Thank You!
You’ve just inspired me!
I’ll work on that Anticipation Video right away!
@CoachDeb
August 17th, 2009 at 11:04 pm
this was one of the major catalysts for me going online. Thanks John.
August 17th, 2009 at 11:12 pm
Thanks for the inspiring post and the priceless information.
A lot of successful marketers have figured out the “warm-up” technique but I guess one has to hone these essential skills in order to really make it big.
It’s all in the mind.
“Whether one thinks he CAN or he CANNOT, he is right.”
Regards,
Charlie Paule
August 17th, 2009 at 11:27 pm
The ‘SECRET’?
Two blockbuster ideas say it all in this post John.
‘MINDSET’
‘OTHER PEOPLE’S LISTS’
You sure nailed it with those two.
Jonathan
August 18th, 2009 at 12:33 am
For my CHD list, I was drafting out a similar note - to mark this special occasion.
What makes John’s ‘Million Dollar Day’ more uniquely special to me is that it was followed up by a donation of $10,000 to my non-profit foundation - which sponsored heart surgery for 4 children.
I like what John says about MINDSET. That single donation broke barriers in MY mind.
Over the years since, I have not only donated more than that back to my foundation, I have donated the equivalent to another foundation that builds houses for the homeless in another desperately poor country halfway across the world.
And in the process of doing so, inspired many more entrepreneurs, start up business owners and infopreneurs to reach out for their dreams.
That’s a RIPPLE.
One that started out in John Reese’s mind, reaches across a globally networked world to touch and resonate with other people, inspires them to live up to their potential, and in turn encourages even more others to do the same.
In reality, then, it was NOT a ‘Million Dollar Day’ - it was more likely a BILLION DOLLAR DAY.
Thank you for doing what you did - and helping change many lives for the better, John.
In deep and sincere appreciation.
Dr.Mani
August 18th, 2009 at 1:27 am
All big business people always talk about “Mindset” and that is definitely a very important part of our success.
Most of the time, what we have inside our minds it is what dictates our future.
It is very inspiring to read success stories like these.
Cheers!
Alex.
August 18th, 2009 at 2:18 am
Thanks John!
“The real secret is not in the list, but in other peoples’ list” - I like it!
This is the real reason why I like to follow your advise. No secret to hide behind.
August 18th, 2009 at 2:34 am
John is different, from many around here.
Not what you did, which is crazy…
but how you do things, how you share them, it is unique.
Thank you is a small thing to say, but you deserve it.
August 18th, 2009 at 2:54 am
Thanks John
very informative and inspirational post.
August 18th, 2009 at 2:58 am
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August 18th, 2009 at 3:01 am
Oops. Is there any way to contact you personally?
August 18th, 2009 at 3:07 am
Indeed John, you were the Roger Bannister of Internet Marketing. Great Blog Post and thanks for the inspiration
August 18th, 2009 at 3:55 am
John,
A great perspective and informative post. One truly does not know what one is capable of until one undertakes a project.
I look forward to the day I can write a similar post and hopefully inspire someone like you have me.
August 18th, 2009 at 4:03 am
That’s an amazing achievement John. I just wonder if it’s possible to follow this sequence without being overly shouty and loud. I personally really hate those that shout the loudest, but do love being seduced into something new, an adventure. So many new launches at the present time appear overly ’shouty’ to me - what do you think? And thanks for sharing your sequence, that is most generous of you. Kind regards, Fiona
August 18th, 2009 at 4:23 am
Greetings Mr. Reese,
Thank you for your post with relation to your Million Dollar Day. Also,
congratulations on all your success! I would like to invite you to be a judge
of an air brush contest I am putting on in the Twin Cities. As I know you are
busy with your business, I will be putting the finalists on DVD and bringing my
“show” down to Omaha Nebraska. On July 9th 2010, the “show” will go on!
Right now I am in the planning stage getting twelve air brush artists together
as I have big plans for a art-movie-music studio that will be built to accompany
the contest. Again thanks for your post John and take care.
August 18th, 2009 at 5:02 am
John,
I remember communicating with you before your launch saying something like, “It would be cool if you did a million bucks on this launch” and you said something like, “I’m going to do a million on this launch!”
You know, there’s sometimes a day or an event that changes a piece of the world. Your Million Dollar Day was one of those events.
Congratulations John.
Thanks for being YOU.
David
August 18th, 2009 at 6:32 am
John-
In keeping with Dr. Mani’s idea, more than the value of that launch, or lifetime value of that product, was the inspiration it provided to many who were a part of hundreds and hundreds of IM launches in the 5 years since.
…and the learning never ends. Thanks for keeping it real John.
Travis
August 18th, 2009 at 6:55 am
John,
I wasn’t plugged to the net the same way most of you guys were back in 2004, but I know one thing: your $1,000,000 Launch made a lot of BELIEVERS.
But the true value of that day can’t really be measured in terms of money, and you know that. How many people have been influenced in some way for the past 5 years, probably we will never know, but I can tell you, as an analogy, that what you did had a similar effect of what Michael Jordan did to Basketball.
He made the impossible, possible. Some call it EVOLUTION.
And yet, when I think about the possibilities….man we haven’t even started to scratch the surface yet.
We’re talking about what the the press, telephone, radio, and the TV did to the world during the past 500 years are now all mixed in this “machine” known as the web.
We haven’t seen anything yet and there’s still a long road ahead of us, but as long as people like you and other visionary folks keep leading the way, I’m pretty sure that the 21st Century has plenty of room for anyone who wants to jump on board.
Thanks for believing John and Congratulations on your 5th Anniversary.
You are the BEST
Be extra-ordinary,
@PeterPalatnik
P.S.1 A guy named “Kevin” believes it’s shameful the way other marketers are using the net…it’s a shame he can’t see how others are using it to change the world, including Mike Filsaime.
Yes, it’s true, Mike isn’t perfect, but neither anyone of us.
We still have a lot to learn, but If guys like Perry Belcher or Ross Goldberg have transformed their life’s for the better through the Net, hopefully one day this “Kevin” will learn to have the balls to link his name.
P.S.2 STRATEGIC COLLABORATION and ANTICIPATION are indeed MIGHTY forces John…but then again, we haven’t seen anything yet. A revolution is coming
August 18th, 2009 at 7:23 am
Congrats and happy anniversary, hope your next launch will be awsome.
I don’t know the traffic tactics you own, so I look forward getting to know the great tactics you are going to release.
Take care!
August 18th, 2009 at 7:34 am
Hey John,
Great post and congratulations on your 5 year anniversary. I’m glad you mentioned having ‘that conversation in your head’. And I think you’re right- no matter how much hard work and time and money you put into a business or goal, if you don’t have that fundamental belief that it can be done then you’re just wasting your time. Keep up the great work!
Gerard
August 18th, 2009 at 7:46 am
Hi John,
Great blog. I truly agree with you that Mental barrier can be the cause of success or failure. Just last year I ran my 1st Marathon. Before that day, I never thought that I could do it. But after I crossed the finish line I was estatic! Yes it was tough along the way but I kept telling myself to push on.
So I hope to use this Mental strength to help me in my Internet Marketing and push myself to greatness.
Once again, great job!
Michael Sim
August 18th, 2009 at 10:15 am
It’s this kind of real world motivational stuff that can really help a lot of people find their mindset. Great work John.
August 18th, 2009 at 10:16 am
John you’re the man. A million dollar day is awesome. Keep up the great work and coaching.
August 18th, 2009 at 10:17 am
This is a great inspirational article John. Good stuff indeed.
August 18th, 2009 at 10:18 am
This is absolutely on point John. Good job.
August 18th, 2009 at 10:19 am
Hi John,
Great blog post. What you think equals what you earn for sure.
August 18th, 2009 at 10:36 am
John I loved your article. You did a great job mixing marketing and motivation.
August 18th, 2009 at 10:39 am
What a great anniversary article. Nice John.
August 18th, 2009 at 10:40 am
John great job. I especially enjoyed the mix of marketing and inspiration.
August 18th, 2009 at 10:50 am
Great post.
I couldn’t agree more that you need others to help you in your efforts to promote your products. Building relationships is a great way to increase your profits for a very long time.
Also I’ll have to start building up anticipation on my upcoming release of my new project. Maybe I’ll go with the blog idea.
Thanks,
Chris
August 18th, 2009 at 12:03 pm
Hey Man,
Great post. I remember dissecting your launch on one of our coaching calls, going through the “real” numbers, and realizing that the end result would be far more than just that first day’s receipts. Talk about a long tail;)
Mizel
PS: Come to Maui dude, we got waves, clean water, and it’s warm enough so you can surf naked.
August 18th, 2009 at 6:57 pm
Thank you John…and Congratulations.
Best,
Kurtis Kooiman
President
Silverstar Finance, Inc.
August 18th, 2009 at 11:27 pm
Hey there John,
Ahhh! History (in this case Your-story) has a funny effect on our feeling doesn’t it?
Heck, those NLP Psycho-geniuses can access your history and create ‘anchor’ for certain responses for ‘future pacing’ (mind me for the jargon - can’t help myself showing off).
I wish I have experience like yours (or anything close to it) but for now I can only imagine…
And this bald Doctor by the name of Wayne Dyer, wrote something that I read time and again: “If you believe it, you can see it!”
I believe…
PS. I find that John Mizel ‘invitation’ for you to surf in Maui, and the image it conjures is the easiest to ‘believe’ and see
(no pun intended).
August 18th, 2009 at 11:53 pm
John I started to hear about you about 8 months ago and all good things. You are a knowledgeable person to listen to.
I will.
Kind regards
Michael.
August 19th, 2009 at 2:22 pm
John,
Great post. I wasn’t involved in online marketing then, as I am now, but it’s still one of those events that every marketer aspires to reach.
I absolutely agree with needing to have the right mindset and setting expectations. So many new to this business think that you achieved that million dollar day overnight,
When they don’t see those same results in a month they give up….truly unfortunate.
Thanks for setting the bar..
Jeff
August 20th, 2009 at 2:14 am
Can you shut the fuck up with your million dollar bullshit already?
You’ve accomplished nothing since then.
August 20th, 2009 at 6:09 am
Hey John
Many thanks - sharing your thoughts will certainly impact many and fall on deaf ears with others - MINDSET so powerful yet so destructive.
Forming long lasting relationships of common interest is certainly Internet Marketing GOLD - you and others are living proof of this.
There is so much that can be achieved together without the need to burn bridges that we have a profound energy to change the perception of the world in the process.
You take care SIR and all the best you certainly deserve all that comes your way as nothing happens WITHOUT a reason :-}} :-}} :-}}
Cheers
rod f.
August 20th, 2009 at 11:28 am
John ,
I was one of the first 50(probably 10) charter members of Brad Fallons FreeIQ- it was there that I found a clip nof you saying @ an event(probably stomper I think)
“My father always told me …give people more than what they expect”-John those profound words have stayed w/ me and have helped my philosphy on basicly my life ever since…and they always will
thank you for the words of wisdom
Sincerely
Curt
August 21st, 2009 at 4:49 am
Can you believe that it was 5 years ago, John?
A lot of technology and marketing changes have happened in those 5 years and you helped to make it happen!
Proud of you and proud of us internet marketing crowd.
Lead the way and lead on!
Thank you John
Leon
August 21st, 2009 at 7:53 pm
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August 22nd, 2009 at 12:10 pm
Hi John,
What is your most current marketing system that works in today’s environment?
Do you do any private coaching and mentoring?
Thanks,
Tyler Ford
August 23rd, 2009 at 9:03 am
Great and inspiring post. I also watched the video you and Frank did with Tony Robbins. Great stuff!
August 24th, 2009 at 6:28 am
John,
You just allowed me to realise how far I still got to walk down this road!
Loved your Tony, Frank and John Interview.
As a Personal Trainer, some of this stuff comes up every day with clients
Regards,
Thor.
August 24th, 2009 at 5:10 pm
I love this stuff!
How does one get even just 1 hour of 1on1 coaching with John?
August 24th, 2009 at 9:17 pm
Hey John congrats on this awesome milestone! I know you talk about it like it’s no big deal anymore, but it’s still amazing to me! I mean, $1 million dollars in 1 day, wow!
I was watching your interview with Frank and Tony and noticed that your goal was a Porsche 911 Turbo. Its funny you say that because that’s the no.1 goal that’s been driving me the past few years as well.
I’ve wanted a 911 Turbo since I was 16, when I was 18 I made a firm decision that I will have it before I turn 21. Right now i’m 19 turning 20 in a month so I still have 1 year to go and i’m on track to achieving it. I’ll keep you updated mate
August 24th, 2009 at 9:40 pm
Hi John
That was a mind-blowing read.
Scucinct to the core.
I know, you are differnt.
This is a masterpiece.
The world is your arena.
Success Always.
dileepa
August 25th, 2009 at 8:19 am
I was introduced to you via the conversation you and frank kern had with my guru Tony Robbins. It was great quality chat with Tony laying out a simple but very effective concept on why rich people get richer.
Well done with being the pioneer in the $1m in 1 day achievement.
August 25th, 2009 at 11:39 am
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August 27th, 2009 at 9:21 am
Hey John,
Great job. I think one of the things I like about you best is that you aren’t “salesy” at all. You’re alot like me in that you simply educate and explain a concept in detail without having to jump up and down and scream like a tv evangelist.
And it further reminds me of the 3 key ways to grow your business:
increase the purchase price, increase the number of transactions, and increase the frequency of transactions.
Easy right?
August 28th, 2009 at 12:25 am
About your last video with Tony: http://bit.ly/45DYk
thank you so much to give all this for free!
your guys are awesome, you are beautiful humans!
So interesting, and motivating, we ask for more videos like this!
Best thoughts from Switzerland
August 28th, 2009 at 4:12 am
Thank you John Reese, you rocks!!!!!!!
I have 2 hours reading your blog ITS AMAZING!!!!!!!!
Chema Barboza
August 28th, 2009 at 6:16 am
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August 29th, 2009 at 1:07 am
I have always said most of us do not realize how powerful our minds are.
August 29th, 2009 at 1:10 am
YOU did a MILLION DOLLARS IN ONE FREAKING DAY????
How come nobody knows about this?
lol
JK
Congrats big daddy. this will be talked about for years. Keep on inspiring JR. This world needs people like you.
Eric Louviere
August 29th, 2009 at 7:42 pm
First, Happy Anniversary!
Reading this blog has inspired me to consider Web 2.0 marketing to promote my perpetual cash leveraging business. You must keep up with the times to be successful on-line.
Keep up the great work!
August 30th, 2009 at 2:35 am
very good,thank you very much,I come from China,in China,making money online is very popular,there are more and more books and teachers in internet.
I learn about this,but I am a new man,so I would like to learn from you,if you have the time,you can e-mail to me,my mail is yinglimoshi@163.com,also,my IM is QQ,its number is1137332047
August 31st, 2009 at 1:49 pm
It is easy to understand why you did one million dollars that day. You created a high value course that offered tremondous value. You actually sent out a physical copy of the course to potential JV partners and asked them to judge the course themselves before they decided to promote.
I still see people who haven’t learned from you when doing a product launch. Show your potential partners your course and let them be the judge before they give you permission to leverage off their list.
Keep up the great posts.
Gauher
August 31st, 2009 at 10:32 pm
Hi John,
Thank You for blazing the trail and your commitment to the Internet Marketing profession. The time and sacrifices you have made will change the lives of so many people.
You’re Awesome … Thanks for Helping Me See What’s Possible!
Robert Avila
August 31st, 2009 at 11:06 pm
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September 1st, 2009 at 3:34 am
I’d really like to believe in all this, but after paying 40$ for an account at Opportunity.com then never receive my password and unable to get in contact with you in any way, this just looks like some scam trick. Sorry for posting, but seems like the last option, before going to my bank manager.
September 1st, 2009 at 6:39 pm
Hey John - Thanks for the great motivation and the great product. I’m looking forward to bringing my sites to a higher traffic and profit level.
September 2nd, 2009 at 6:24 am
Emil - just call our customer support office at 407-310-1000 and they’ll take good care of you.
September 2nd, 2009 at 6:26 am
Gauher - it’s funny you mention that. I think I spent about $5,000 + shipping just to get preview copies of the course into the hands of potential JV partners. At that time, back in 2004, rarely anyone did that. And you’re right, not many are even doing that today.
September 2nd, 2009 at 1:27 pm
Hey John…congrats and keep on sharing. Great video with Tony Robbins also.
September 5th, 2009 at 11:23 pm
Oh!!! no reply yet from John. ;-( . Anyway..
September 8th, 2009 at 3:12 am
Neaz - you can contact me via Facebook. Just send me message there.
September 8th, 2009 at 12:24 pm
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September 12th, 2009 at 9:40 am
Hi John,
Thanks for this great post.I am always inspired by your posts and talks.I learned the importance of Testing and Tracking from you.
Nikhil
September 12th, 2009 at 10:03 am
Hi John,
This is a very inspiring post.
I’d like to point out a bug in your site. When browsing your home page, then clicking the RSS feed on my Firefox address bar, it navigates to http://feeds.income.com/incomedotcom and gives a 404 Error. You would want to fix this.
Clicking the RSS image on your page is fine though. Take care!
September 15th, 2009 at 10:18 pm
I’m inspired. Here I go!
September 16th, 2009 at 2:45 pm
Thanks for the very insightful post John. I really enjoyed the video interview you did with Tony Robbins regarding the million dollar day, it fully supports the concept that the only limitations we face are those we set in our own mind. Having that inner self-belief and commitment to keep pushing forward despite what our outer circumstances show us is key, believing we have it before it we actually have it.
Mike
September 16th, 2009 at 8:20 pm
Hi John,
That is hard to comrehend but through my research, am discovering that affiliate and internet marketing is an area that I now want to learn more about and succeed in. There is so much information and people having success that it’s difficult to decide where and how to start. Any advice?
September 17th, 2009 at 12:27 am
Reese,
Very inspiring post.
Also, I would like to thank you, Kern and Tony Robbins for your two latest interviews on his blog.
Frank Kern and you made the interviews great.
Reese, well before the launch of income.com, you have posted a wonderful post on this very blog about something like ‘WAR ROOM’ method of your planning and focus. Can I have a link to it? I just wanna go thru it once again. Especially after going thru your latest interviews with Tony.
If any of you, the co-commentors know about it… pl post the link here on this blog.
Thanks n regards,
Mano
September 20th, 2009 at 8:43 am
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September 21st, 2009 at 6:08 pm
This really inspires me
September 30th, 2009 at 4:31 am
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October 2nd, 2009 at 11:04 am
Hey John great stuff, I was wondering how soon you’ll be releasing traffic secrets….I went to the site today but it was undergoing further tweaks.
October 5th, 2009 at 6:51 am
Hi John, I can remember your million $ day, as it was yesterday. The wave of emails that started the rush has been awesome. Thanks also for your million dollar report, where shared for free all details and strategy of your million dollar day.
October 13th, 2009 at 8:34 am
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October 19th, 2009 at 10:15 pm
WOOHOOOO! John! You are cool and trendy!
Thanks for setting the standard for us!
You are a true inspiration
October 23rd, 2009 at 2:45 am
John, you are such a cool guy.
Great stuff, I don’t know about others but I’m certainly get inspired from your story and the way you do things.
I am looking forward to do something ‘Unusual’. I am expecting some great stuff from myself.
November 10th, 2009 at 2:52 am
Dear John
I first saw your interview with Anthony Robbins about 2months ago online. The reason for my mail is you really motivated me to write to you and making the money you did in such a short space time was just amazing. I have been inspired by you not because of the money you made as you say it is also about the passion you have for what you do and working for that $1 and building up. I have a company called Talent Finders which is an online database for actors, models, speakers, bands etc. I really wanted to talk to you because the concept is great and has massive potential to grow my challenge has been esspecially here in South Africa and I have noticed and speaking to other individuals they are all facing the sames or similar challenges in terms of marketing our businesses. Bulk mailing is no longer as effective because we are all just bombarded with to many mails daily. Face book is okay in terms of getting the word out but it does not seem to convert in to real business transactions. When I started Talent Finders I realised it not just about marketing and selling my concept but also trying to educate individuals on the power of the use of the internet of which I still don’t think even I do to it’s real potential. I know my business can grow and has far more potential but I really want to be and have the success I know you are but in my own right I really think you are amazing in all your achievements and am asking you to help or contact me I am passionate driven and all those things but my battle is evident please if there is anyway you contact me I would appreciate it. contact +27 82 823 6861
Kind regards
Kerrin
November 24th, 2009 at 12:52 am
I also saw that interview with Anthony Robbins. This is truly inspiring stuff. It’s simply amazing that the million dollar day was already five years ago!
January 13th, 2010 at 1:14 am
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