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Another testimonial that made my week!

What a whirlwind of a week!  I have loved hearing such positive feedback from so many of you who purchased {how to sell} during its first week.  I still owe a few folks e-mails, but I'm getting there!! :)  I've heard from photographers who do online sales and could never figure out a clear cut plan of action to raise those sales. They've written to say that they are already well on their way to changing things up and appreciate that the guide contains nitty-gritty information that's not general or nebulous in any way.  I don't hold back, in other words.  I've also heard from those who primarily do in-person sales (which this guide in no way bashes, by the way, but merely provides another alternative!) who are confident that, when they must complete sales online, their order will not suffer as it may have in the past.  Thank you all for writing!

You must read the fabulous e-mail that Dennis Hammond send me a couple of days ago.  Not only am I thrilled that {how to sell} will be useful to Dennis, but I'm floored that he would take time out of his day to write to me.  Thank you, Dennis!

Hi Joyce,

 

I’m not one to write the manufacturer of a product to gush how great it is.  It’s just not my style.  But I’m writing you to gush about your product because you need to know just how inspiring you are!  (Yes, you made me into one of those darn “product gushers.”)  Your photography, your writing and the content really fills the void for new photogs trying to find their way in this biz.   You hit it out of the ball park with How to Sell!!  I read all 60 pages in one sitting...then read it again!  It was such a relief to see that there IS an alternative to the traditional selling in person/big screen projection band wagon.  I've heard some established photographers describe selling online with a cart as if it were the plague!   You are an inspiring example of “Where there’s a will, there’s a way.” Your guide was exactly what I needed.  I love it.  

Now, if you'll excuse me...I have to go read the section on the Blog Sneak Peek.  Again.

 

Oh,…and I love the what to wear and what to write guides too!

Many thanks,
Dennis Hammond

 

The kindest words.

WOW! Thank you so much to everyone who has made the {how to sell} guide an instant success!  I appreciate all of you, truly.

About 10 minutes after the guide launched I got a tell-tale scratchy throat--yes, a cold! I think it's my body's way of telling me that, as I perch squarely between my mid- and late-30s (gulp), I need a full night's sleep on a consistent basis to avoid such nuisances. :)  So . . . if you are awaiting an e-mail from me, know that I'm just letting the DayQuil stupor wear off a bit more before fashioning a coherent response to your question.

On the positive side, I have had plenty of time today to read the lovely comments that have already come in about the guide.  My favorite today is from Courtney Miller of Courtney Leigh Photography.  She made my week--or make that month!!  Thank you once again, Courtney! Be sure to check out her lovely work here. I thought I would put up an edited version, but I can't cut one word--love it!!  She writes:

Joyce,

 

I'm only on page 10 of your AMAZING {how to sell guide} and if I could jump through this email and KISS you, I would!!!!!  I am so wary of purchasing all things geared toward photographers because it's usually all fluff and no real content.  But, having been so fantastically impressed with your {what to wear} guide, I had confidence that you would provide a product with substance.  And, goodness gracious, did you deliver!  I'm going to have to read it in multiple sittings.  It's like a workshop neatly packaged in pdf form! 

 

From one girl who DEEPLY understands the magic of the "blue box", I thank you from the bottom of my little photographer heart for sharing your experiences and putting together a truly valuable guide.  Okay, I'll leave you alone now...I'm just a bit giddy from reading the first 10 pages and to share my excitement and grattitude for a truly top-notch product! 

 

Thanks again! 

 

Courtney Miller

Courtney Leigh Photography

Have a wonderful day, everyone!

WordSmith's {how to sell} is here!

It's here at last!

WordSmith's {how to sell}: the complete online sales workflow guide (handbook and templates) is on sale now.

So what is it (and for whom is it)?  Review the images below (click to see them much larger!) and be sure to read the lovely fine print below before purchasing.

If you are completely happy with your online sales and meet your sales goals 95% of the time, this guide may not be for you.  Likewise, if you offer in-person sales exclusively, you may find this guide less useful. If you find, like many in-person ordering proponents, that you must offer online sales at least part of the time (out-of-town clients, mini-sessions, extenuating circumstances, etc.) then you will find this guide pertinent to you. Photographers--regardless of how they sell--who find it difficult to "sell themselves" and hate feeling like a salesman will also love this guide! Joyce's techniques are low-key and refined yet extremely effective, and apply regardless of the dollar amount your target market can afford to spend (i.e. even though Joyce's business is a low-volume, high end boutique business, the information within the guide applies to all business models). Please note: the guide does not cover every single selling style or scenario under the sun--that would be impossible! It details Joyce's style with an eye toward being applicable to many circumstances. With that said, if you have a question that is not answered in the guide and Joyce can answer it for you via e-mail, she will! :)

The fine print: Your files will be instantly downloadable after purchase (you should have the capability to unzip files on your computer).  Because of the nature of electronic files, all sales are final.  Please do not post any of the verbiage or images in the guide and templates on a public portion of your website.  The {how to sell} guide comes with the PDF handbook as well as all templates; they are not sold separately. Finally, please respect Joyce's work and livelihood by refusing to share any portion of these files. As always, any questions are welcomed and promptly answered! 

The {how to sell} guide retails for $125. Rather than the traditional "wait it out until a group buy" scenario, I will offer a special introductory price for my faithful blog readers, many of whom have been e-mailing and asking me to tell them the second the guide is out (thank you!).  I did this with the {what to write} guide and it worked beautifully!  The {how to sell} guide will feature an introductory price of $95 from now through May 4th. After May 4th there will be no discounts or group buys until after July 1st. You may purchase now, confident that you are getting the best deal possible. The button below will take you to the $95 sale price until May 4th; after that time, the button will take you to the $125 regular price. 

To purchase, just click on the button below.  

Thank you ever so much for your interest in WordSmith!

 

p.s. {what to wear} will remain at the sale price through midnight tonight. Thank you!

a little peek

It's almost ready!!!  For now, a little sneak peek. More details than you could ever need are coming SOON. :) Click to see this much larger!

p.s. Remember that the special $60 {what to wear} sale will end when {how to sell} debuts. If you are thinking of grabbing {what to wear}, now is the time.  Tick tock. :)

 

did you know?

Did you know that I am working on an addendum to {what to write}?  I am!  Because I want to add even more value to the suite of e-mails for my lovely clients, I'll eventually be sending an update of about 5-6 additional e-mails--{what to write} 2.0 if you will--to each person who has purchased the guide.  Look for this update by summer!

And now . . . back to putting the last few finishing touches on {how to sell}.  Get ready! Squeal!

{what to wear} share

I have just loved the shares Jessie Passon sends me once she's customized her WordSmith guides--so lovely (and I stalk her shares on other sites too!).  Here's a little peak at her {what to wear} guide. In a day she was able to customize it with her photos, change the headings to a font that dovetails with her branding, and--voila!--done! Thanks for sending these, Jessie!

special {what to wear} sale!!!

Hello all!!!

We're about 2 days away from the release of {how to sell} the complete online sale workflow!  In anticipation of that and as a special surprise for all of the recent blog visitors I've had (hola, Bloom workshop attendees and Tara Whitney blog readers!!!!), I thought I would run a special sale on the {what to wear} guide.  From now until I release {how to sell} (how's that for incentive to finish? lol), {what to wear} will be $60 rather than the regular $75.  Get 'em before the price goes back up!  Please note that {what to write} was not included in this sale because its next scheduled sale is May 1st. :)

The sale is open to all blog readers and the special price will be reflected once the guide is in your cart--automatic download upon purchase.  

Thanks so much!  Now back to proofreading {how to sell} for me.  It is ALMOST there!!

Thank you! The sale is now over.

{how to sell} is almost here!

At last!  {How to Sell} will be released early next week.  Stay tuned!