So there I was, standing in line on Friday 12:37am, taking part in history.
Of course I’m referring to the opening of the final Harry Potter movie.
Now, I’m not a cloak-wearing, wand waving, lightning-bolt-tattoo-on-the-forehead uber-fan or anything, but I have enjoyed the movies.
One character in particular that I’ve really liked is the Hogwarts Headmaster, Professor Dumbledore. If you’re not familiar with the books or movies, Dumbledore is one of the main characters that mentors Harry Potter throughout the series.
One of Dumbledore’s famous lines to Harry is, “Help will always be given at Hogwarts to those who ask for it.”
This sage advice comes to aid Harry at many critical points in the series, usually when Harry is so concerned with protecting his friends and family that he tries in vain to carry the entire burden himself.
According to a recent survey, it seems that Harry Potter isn’t the only one that is heeding this advice… so are many small business owners.
- More than 40% report they need help for better local search rankings
- 37% say they need help using Facebook, Twitter and other social media
- Nearly 35% need help with email marketing promotions
Of course, when anyone asks me for advice I immediately ask, “Do you REALLY want to know, or are you just making conversation?”
The study also shows that many are at least somewhat serious about getting help, backing up their requests with the “ultimate” vote: their wallets.
A vast majority are going down the DIY path with 23% planning to spend between $1000-$5000. 14% plan to spend less than $1000.
On the other hand, 16% have allocated $5000 or more of their budgets to improving their online efforts, indicating a preference towards outsourcing the work to experts.
So what about you?
Are you willing to ask for help?
If you are, then here’s your chance…
Simply COMMENT BELOW and tell me exactly what you’d like help with. I’ve asked other people to do the same.
It’s best if you phrase your request in the form of a specific question. For example, “How do I turn my Facebook fans into real sales?” or “What’s the best way to grow my email list?”
Anyone that COMMENTS BELOW asking for some help (a question, clarification, or other request on anything regarding Internet marketing, marketing strategy, copywriting, and all the other things you’ve gotten to know me for) will get a report back from me that compiles ALL the questions asked of me, along with my answers. (alternatively you can send an email to info [at] maramimarketing [dot] com)
Again, in order to get the compiled Q&A from me, you need to be one of those few that are asking for help. So not only will you get an answer for your own question, you’ll get answers for things you probably would never have thought of asking.
Just a little something I learned from Dumbledore.
Or you can go it alone… it’s up to you.
Cheers to your success!
Philipp
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