Are You Intrusive? (rant)
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I get lots of people contacting me every day - asking for an opinion, a review, a recommendation, promotion… Is there a point when you say “enough is enough”?
I’m at a point that I need some advice to deal with this issue.
I have always tried to be very transparent and accessible to anyone who needs me, and try to share what I can to help others in their quest for success. But it’s come to a point where as soon as I log onto my computer, I have 10 people immediately needing my help with something. I spend a good portion of my day distracted by interruptions from people who could find the answers to the problems they ask me about with a simple search on any internet marketing forum!
Now, I try very hard to answer whatever questions are asked, but it costs me a minimum of 4 hours per day. Occasionally it even requires research to provide the proper resources. Or an in-depth analysis of an abysmal sales letter or product. Or worse, they ask in-depth questions that are better suited to an hour or two on the phone with a coach or mentor.
And THEN these same people, once they have gotten their answers, ask, “So… how’s things?” or, “So - what are YOU working on?”
Well, let me answer that for ya…
First, I just spent an hour of my valuable time explaining to you how to create a payment button, or write a sales page, or sign up with ClickBank… all things that could have been learned through an ebook or from any marketing forum - just type it into Google. I was very patient and helpful, and now I need to work on my own projects. I don’t have time to sit and shoot the breeze via Messenger!
PLEASE… If you need help, I’ll remain accessible. But at least make a TINY effort to not waste my time or yours with things you could learn far easier by searching. I am delighted to help if you get stuck, and can’t find a solution - but you really need to learn things on your own, not simply be spoon-fed every single step of the way.
For those of you who have access to me via Messengers - I’ve turned them off. Please send a ticket through the Help Desk so that I can answer your problems during a time when I’m not in the middle of something. Or use email. You’ll be delighted to know that I’m in the midst of creating a forum where I’ll be accessible far more often! AND, the best part is, the forum will provide future marketers with the knowledge they need - thanks to all of you and YOUR questions!
The new forum (still under wraps) will be launched on June 1st.
If anyone has any suggestions, comments, criticism, etc. - I’m all ears.
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Hey, Jeffrey!
I did think of that… The only problem is that I really DO want to help those who need it, those who make an effort to educate themselves and learn. I have no patience for those who want me to just give them all the answers. There’s no long-term value in it, for me OR them.
I’d rather teach them how to fish…
Cheers!
Lisa
Hey Lisa why don’t you charge professional fee to those people you talked about.