Re: Who is Jim?

Jim,

Thanks for your VERY detailed answer. A refreshing read, really.

Funny thing is you and I are in agreement on most of this thread topic. Except the part about the disclaimer: Cody responded to that and clarified that it was an "out of the box" disclaimer that you can purchase. It doesn't mean he allows pornographic ANYthing.

Also to call it a scam is really a bit over the top IMHO. But what do I know - I am a trusting soul . . . ;)

Be that as it may, I have no problem with the rest of the thread.

I was "taken" only once - WELL before I got on the internet. It was an envelope stuffing "opportunity" back around '89 or '90. I was lucky though - it only cost me $14.95 to find out. I got off cheap.

> You keep referring to "wasting time" in your previous posts on
> the subject, yet you take the time to post your comments. So, why do YOU
> waste YOUR time if it isn't worth the time?

To ask your own question . . . Wanna dance? LOL

> The point is not so much as to whether I have heard of Cody. It was about
> his disclaimer and his possible associations, which was the initial point
> being made by Larry.

I agree here. But you would be surprised at the associations of some of these "Big Name" marketers and how they got to be big names. And that's all I'll say about that . . .

> SO... Who is Jim???
> I'll try to keep this as brief as possible (but I am known to get
> "wordy").
> I started working when I was 14. I'm getting real close to 51 now... boy,
> time does fly! I've spent most of my life in customer service and the last
> 10 years in sales.
> I worked for a billion-plus dollar, Fortune 500 corporation for over 19
> years. The last twelve of those years in Technical Support and as a
> Training Instructor. In addition to developing and teaching technical
> courses on the products they sold and serviced, I also taught security,
> customer relations, and computers.

> I started looking into business ops in the early 90's and (like Lesley)
> learned quite a bit... both good and bad. I finally settled on the
> Surplus/Liqidation business. I spent $4000 on the course and thousands
> more over the next couple of years trying to make it work. Yes, I also
> bought the ACL book that Lesley talks about on this website. The company
> that sold me the biz-op (Suplus Agents of America) is out of business and
> last I heard, they were being investigated by the US Post Office for mail
> fraud (they sent me a form to fill out for their investigation) and other
> federal departments for fraud. However, the good side is... I did learn
> something. This led me to getting involved into the internet side of
> marketing. I've been on the internet since 1996 (web infancy) and designed
> and maintain my own website.

> Although at this time, I also work for a company and I have been the top
> sales person in my department almost since I started with them (typically
> twice the sales of other salespersons)... in my private business, I am a
> licensed auctioneer and have sold a bit of real estate (my license is
> currently inactive, as it was a "side" of my auction services
> that I'm not actively persueing at this time). The one thing that stands
> out in my personal success is the comments I receive from my customers...
> my honesty, knowledge, and taking the time to help them. This all comes
> down to integrity from building trust.

> My current plans... I recently lost my building lease, so I'm looking for
> another location to get my auctions going again.
> Also in my plans... I'm also in the research, planning/design phases of
> building two websites:
> 1. A CONTENT RICH website aimed at business... from business start-up to
> marketing and web building, and hopefully help others to avoid the scams.
> 2. A website aimed at the auction industry... from live auctions to online
> auctions. Once again... to dispel they myths, misinformation and scams and
> provide real inside knowledge from someone who is IN the business.
> Yes, I know, there are lots of those out there (I do my research), just
> like there is a lot of competition in any business, including most of the
> things the people on this forum are doing. What do I have to offer that
> the others don't? I guess part of it is the "teacher" in me and
> my earnest desire to help others from getting ripped off. But, what do I
> have to lose? A few dollars? (ha! done that!)... What will I gain? Maybe a
> few dollars... I'm not looking to get rich, but if it's profitable and I
> can help others, then it's definitely a worthwhile venture.

> That's me... in a nutshell.
> So... Who's Michael?

If you go back and read the About Jim section you wrote - you will find many similarities.

I started my technical career in the U.S. Navy as an Aviation Electrician. I have continued my technical career in the Pharmaceutical industry - for 8 years as a Field Technician and Customer Support tech. Met tons of great people along the way.

I now work for a generic pharmaceutical manufacturer as the Instrument Calibration Supervisor. It's nice because I am home every night by 4 PM. No more traveling.

I have four kids - three sons - 16 years, 14 years and 18 months old, and a step-daughter that is 10 years old.

I work on my web businesses at night roughly 6 hours a night because it is my goal to do it full time.

> Yes, I'll do my due diligence, but perhaps you'd like to eloborate beyond
> your sales page mini-site for script installation info... or your
> "host-me-pay-me" web-host offering. I'm not sure about your
> hosting, but the script info sounds good. I signed up to get your Forms
> Building Secrets Ecourse to evaluate... maybe I might consider the other
> scripts info. I'm assuming you won't spam me ;)
> Who knows... maybe I'll be recommending your site on one of mine.

My hosting is dime-a-dozen for the most part. You can find cheaper packages. But I have this one client who bills me as the "World's Greatest Web Host". Wouldn't trade her for 100 $5.oo per year clients.

My script install stuff is my on line passion. Email me at mike AT installyourownscripts DOT com and I will send you a surprise.

And - NO - I NEVER spam. My main list is 2200 and ALL are double opt in.

> Jim

Behave!