The Money Aspects of Information Marketing (1 of 2)
Feb 18, 2022
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Dan Kennedy discusses the importance of creating value in your business and emphasizes the role of the Herd, the group of people who continue to give you money month in and month out. They also talk about the early experiences in business and mail order marketing, the importance of selecting the right audience, and the significance of future bank value for building wealth.
The success and profitability of an information marketing business depend on building a loyal and supportive customer base known as the 'herd', which generates future bank deposits greater than the current deposits.
Choosing the right criteria for the herd, focusing on responsive and high-value customers, is crucial for creating long-term wealth in the information marketing business.
Deep dives
Understanding the Value of the Herd
The main focus of this episode is on the value and importance of building a loyal and supportive customer base, referred to as the 'herd'. The speaker emphasizes that the wealth and success of an information marketing business come from the value generated by the herd over time. The key concept discussed is that the current income generated from the herd should be creating future bank deposits that are greater in size than the current deposits. This means that the business should be focused on building a relationship with the herd, increasing their value through involvement, frequency, and broadened content. By selecting the right herd and prioritizing the relationship with them, entrepreneurs can create wealth and long-term success.
Future Banking and Intellectual Property
The podcast highlights the concept of 'future banking', where the current income earned should have greater value in the future. It is explained that many entrepreneurs fail to build wealth because they are engaged in businesses where the future bank value is less than the current bank deposit. On the other hand, successful entrepreneurs focus on businesses where the future bank value is significantly greater than the current bank deposit. The speaker also discusses the importance of intellectual property, noting that while it is necessary to have, its value is not as significant as the relationship with the herd. Intellectual property should complement the relationship with the herd and serve as a valuable tool to attract and maintain customers.
The Five Gold Rings of Wealth
The podcast introduces the concept of the 'Five Gold Rings of Wealth' in the information marketing business. These rings represent the assets that contribute to the success and profitability of the business. The speaker elaborates on each of the five rings: the herd, the relationship with the herd, intellectual properties, income streams, and customer value prediction. The herd, comprised of loyal and supportive customers, is identified as the most valuable asset in the business. Building a strong relationship with the herd, expanding intellectual properties beyond just information, generating multiple income streams, and accurately predicting future customer value are all essential strategies for creating wealth in the information marketing business.
Creating Value through Herd Selection
The importance of selecting the right herd, consisting of responsive and high-value customers, is emphasized in this episode. The speaker notes that many entrepreneurs focus on the information aspect of their business rather than considering the value and responsiveness of the herd. By carefully choosing the right criteria for the herd and focusing on the who rather than the what, entrepreneurs can increase the value of their herd and create long-term wealth. Factors such as the herd members' income growth potential, involvement, and known responsiveness play crucial roles in building a valuable herd. The speaker encourages entrepreneurs to prioritize the herd and build personal relationships to maximize the value of their business.
In the first part of this 2 episode event, you'll hear Dan Kennedy talk about:
Whatever business you're in, no matter what you do or what you sell, you're in the "money business."
Current income for most biz owners tends to disappear because they're good at spending what they make. They neglect to focus on the question, "Am I creating any VALUE for my business?"
The #1 Asset in your business in your Herd.
The Herd is the group of people, your list, who continue to give you money month in and month out.