[Note: This Offer Is Now Closed. Thanks!]
So my birthday is this Thursday, May 8. I’m a bit secretive about my age, although I haven’t gone out of my way to hide it. (Some folks know how old I am, but they almost never guess right the first time.)
Ever since about age 16, birthdays haven’t really been a big deal to me. When my wife asks me what I want, I have a really hard time coming up with anything.
I’m the kind of guy who depends on his wife to tell him when he should stop wearing something… because it’s out of fashion or falling apart. I also rely on her to force me to go clothes-shopping, which is one of my least favorite activities I could possibly imagine.
Anyway, I have more fun copywriting and serving people than I do receiving gifts. Which is why I want to give you a gift this week.
My Birthday Gift to You
Here’s the situation. I partnered up with JP Maroney a couple years ago on a book project. I was one of 22 different authors. We each submitted a chapter to the book.
The title of the book is Million Dollar Marketing Secrets. Some of the authors include Clayton Makepeace (he wrote an excellent chapter), Tom Antion, Michel Fortin, Ray Edwards, Alan Forrest Smith, and (of course) yours truly.
The book is packed with dozens of marketing tips and strategies. Here’s a sample of what’s included in the book:
- How to Harness the Power of Testimonials to Increase Sales.
- 7 Keys to Making a Fortune Using Radio Advertising.
- How to Get Prospects to Close Themselves.
- 5 Steps to Connect Product Benefits with Prospects’ Most Powerful Response-Boosting Emotions.
- How to Create Windfall Business Profits with the Power of Leverage.
- How One Transaction Can Make You Independently Wealthy for Life.
- Plus 16 more chapters I haven’t yet mentioned!
And because it’s my birthday this week, I’d like to give you a copy of this book for only $7.
Why So Little? And Why Now?
Since this was a group self-publishing effort, most of the co-authors paid money to create the book. I bought 500 copies at $3 each. Do the math. That’s $1,500 for 500 books.
Plus, I paid around $250 in shipping to have the books delivered to my house.
So far, I’ve used the books primarily as incentives. For instance, last summer, I gave away a free copy to the first few buyers of my report on how to get copywriting clients. And I’ve given copies to close friends and family members.
But I still have a LOT of these books left.
And I’ll be moving again at the end of September. So I really would prefer not to move these books again.
That’s why, in celebration of my birthday, I will give you a copy of my book for only $7. That includes shipping.
Considering that I’ve already spent $3 for each book, that’s a pretty good deal.
The only catch is that this offer will end first thing Friday morning (5/9/08) when I wake up. (My birthday is on Thursday, May 8.) So that means you have between now and early Friday morning to order.
I Have at Least 448 Copies Left!
As you can see in the picture, I’ve got 14 unopened boxes of books. Each carton contains 32 books. So I have a minimum of 448 copies left.
I doubt I’ll sell that many, but now you can see why I’d rather “give” them away now than haul them to a new house later this year.
Plus, it’s a nice perk for you. If you’re like me, you love books. And anytime I can get a quality marketing book for less than ten bucks, I’m all over it.
Heck, the chapter Clayton Makepeace wrote is worth $7 all by itself!
So Here’s How to Order
Just click the handy-dandy PayPal button below to pay $7 for the book. And MAKE SURE your address is correct. Because that is the address I will mail your book to.
International Customers: If you live in Canada or anywhere in the U.K., you can take advantage of this offer, too. No extra charge. (If you do not live in the U.S., Canada, or the U.K. and would like to order, please leave a comment below and I’ll get in touch with you privately.)
Canadian Customers: If you are a Canadian customer, I will mark your package as a “gift” so you don’t have to pay GST. (After all, this is a gift from me to you. I’m only asking you to chip in to help cover my “hard costs.”)
Alright, enough of my yammering. Here’s the PayPal Order Button.
[This Offer Is Now Closed. Thanks.]
My Best,
-Ryan M. Healy
P.S. Remember, the deadline for this offer is Friday morning, May 9, 2008. I will be packing all book orders this weekend and mailing them out on Monday morning (5/12).
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31 comments ↓
Happy Birthday Ryan
I tried to order but keep getting a Paypal error that says it something about a certificate id
Hi Ryan,
Happy Birthday and wishing you many more. You’ve already sent me one of the books on another promotion some time ago. I will recommend it. I enjoyed reading it and learned some good things.
Thanks,
Ed Anderson
http://www.masteringyourquest.com
http://www.edcanderson.com
Robert - Sorry about that. I’ve fixed the button and it works now. It seems PayPal’s encrypted button was causing an error, so I recoded it to be unencrypted.
Ed - Glad you liked the book. Thanks for recommending it.
Ryan,
Happy Birthday dude!
You have my order.
Joseph Ratliff
Ryan–Happy birthday! I have one of the books, and there is some great information in there. It is well worth $7.
Where are you guys moving to in September?
Happy Birfday!
Let me guess … 33 years young?
It’s ok, you don’t have to say!
I’ll order one of your books, too.
Thanks for posting on my blog, as well.
Carolyn
http:www.blog.kickasscopywriter.com
Hey buddy–have a great birthday, and let’s catch up soon.
JW
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Joe - Thanks for the order and the birthday wishes!
Richard - Thanks for the plug. You asked, “Where are you moving?” My answer: I have no idea. Wherever God wants us.
Carolyn - Good guess. You’re close. Kind of. See how helpful I am?
You’re welcome for the comments… it’s fun to discuss politics/spirituality. So few people are willing to do that.
Jay - Nice to “see” you here. Thanks for the birthday wishes. Yes, let’s catch up soon.
Keith - Thanks for mentioning this promotion. I really appreciate it!
Hey Ryan
You always have my support, happy birthday mate.
Cheers
Kyle
Happy Birthday Ryan!
Looks like an oldie but a goodie … the book I mean - not you
Count me in even though the $US is still a wee bit above the $CAD - it’s still a steal.
Kyle - Thanks for your support and your continued readership. You’re one of my most loyal readers.
Peter - Yep, the book was published almost a year ago, but it’s still quite good. Thanks for your order!
Happy Birthday to you, Ryan. Thanks for the gift.
Happy Birthday Ryan. And thanks for the gift. You’re a straight-up guy.
Happy Birthday, Ryan! Hope you have a special day on Thursday.
Rebecca
Hi Ryan
Happy birthday & thanks for the offer. Just placed my order & look foward to receiving the book, sounds like it’ll be full of useful stuff.
All the best,
Deb
Hi Ryan
Thanks for the birthday offer. How much ship to New Zealand?
Cheers
Tony
Hi, Ryan,
Happy birthday, I’m guessing 28.
Yours is the first of these co-op-type books that ever seemed worth buying. I bought one.
BTW, if it took you that long to shed 52 copies, you may find my book Grassroots Marketing for Authors and Publishers useful for selling whatever’s left over. (Keep one carton for those original promotional purposes.)
http://www.grassrootsmarketingforauthors.com
Happy Birthday Ryan. I just ordered the book and I look forward to reading it.
Hello Ryan and Happy Birthday! Clayton has a fantastic website with many additional articles that may be of interest to your readers. His website is makepeacetotalpackage.com. Lots of insights from many different authors; as well as Clayton. Best wishes!
Happy Birthday Ryan!
I look forward to talking more soon.
Celebrate your day in style!
I love to read, so I will look forward to your book.
Save a Back: Buy a Book
Well, today is my birthday. And as you might already know, today is also the last chance you have to get a copy of Million Dollar Marketing Secrets for $7.
This is a real book. It is printed on real paper. And it’s even sent using real postal mai…
Thank you for all the birthday wishes. I really appreciate it. (My wife made me french toast for breakfast this morning… yum.)
Hi Ryan Happy birthday (just celebrated my own may.2nd)
I’m from norway so please give me a hollar so I can get ahold of our book. It be a nice “on subject diversion” from my other marketing books in these exam times
Stian
Hi Ryan,
Happy Birthday! I’d love a copy - but you’ll still have to send it to France, so get in touch and let me know shipping!
I hope you’re doing something extravagant and exciting for your birthday…After all, you’re only…as old as you are…once.
Take Care…
Warmly,
Cheryl
Hello Ryan,
Ed Rivis told me about the offer (and for some reason made a comment about posting pictures of people wearing pajamas on your blog on your birthday…).
I have an APO (U.S. military overseas) address, which is “USPS friendly” from the U.S. If $7 won’t cover your costs, just let me know what you need and I’ll gladly send you the rest via PayPal.
Best regards,
Tom
Hi Ryan,
Happy Birthday! I’d really like to get a copy of the book. I’m in South Africa - please let me know how much it’s going to cost.
regards
Derrick Markotter
Hey Ryan happy birthday and may you have many more and keep us all entertained and informed via your blog.
Tom - Thanks for ordering. And thanks for the offer to chip in a little extra. But you’re good. I’ll ship your book out on Monday.
Derrick - I sent you an email about 20 minutes ago.
Wade - Thank you. Glad I could be entertaining for you.
A belated Happy Birthday to you, Ryan!
I enjoyed several of your thoughtful posts on my visit here today.
Janet
Hey Ryan,
I just wanted to let you know I just got your book - and it’s fabulous! Your chapter on buying criteria was spot on - it’s one of those subtle little copywriting secrets that has a powerful - and measurable - impact on a sales promotion. What I love the most about using it in my clients’ campaigns is that it can be used in so many different elements of the marketing campaign without every seeming to be the same.
As always, thanks! This really is a “gift that will keep on giving” as I’m sure I’ll be referring back to the ideas in it again and again.
Warmly,
Cheryll
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