JUL

There's always a way......

Posted by: Michael Port

Listen in to this interesting discussion with Michael about how to get unstuck. In the martial art that he practices a person learns to get "off the line" and find the opening --because there is always an opening. Even when you feel pinned down and completely stuck, there is always a way out, an opening. Learn how to find the openings that will help you do big things in the world.

Click here to download the Think Big Revolution call for Monday July 28, 2008

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JUL

See Michael Port on CNBC's The Big Idea with Donny Deutsch Tue, July 1, 10pm ET

Posted by: Michael Port

I'll be on CNBC's The Big Idea with Donny Deutsch on Tue., July 1 at 10pm Eastern. The show topic is The Art of Sales. It's a good one. Watch to the end to see what your "naughty bits" have to do with selling. It's pretty funny.

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JUL

Doing More With Less

Posted by: Michael Port

Join Michael as he discusses how to do more with less - something that he has been perfecting, especially since writing Beyond Booked Solid which is all about doing more with less--no matter what stage of business development you're in.

In this inspiring discussion Michael will discuss the answers to such questions as:

Want to know how to do more marketing with less effort?
Want more free time and less time spent on busy work?
Want to make more money with less effort? me.
Want to get out of your own way to do bigger things?

Don't miss out on this opportunity to discover ways to build a bigger, better business while working less. This is one discussion not to be missed!

Click here to download the Think Big Revolution Call for Monday June 30, 2008

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JUN

Power and Relationships

Posted by: Michael Port

Listen in to Michael's in depth discussion of Power & Relationships. During the call you'll learn about how to:

Become more powerful
Improve your relationships
Communicate like a power player
Think like a powerhouse

This call gives a great example of collaboration - helping not only the listeners but Michael as well as he prepares for his appearance on The Big Idea with Donny Deutsch on Thursday June 19, 2008 with the show's subject covering Power and Relationships. We do the best "big thinking" together!

Click here to download the Think Big Revolution call for Monday June 16, 2008

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JUN

Changing Your Strategy

Posted by: Michael Port

Join Michael in a call influenced by a short story sent to him by his dad, which was written by one of his colleagues.

"One day, there was a blind man sitting on the steps of a building with a hat by his feet and a sign that read: 'I am blind, please help.'
A marketer was walking by and stopped to observe. He saw that the blind man had only a few coins in his hat. He dropped in more coins and, without asking for permission, took the sign and rewrote it.
He returned the sign to the blind man and left. That afternoon the marketer returned to the blind man and noticed that his hat was full of bills and coins.
The blind man recognized his footsteps and asked if it was he who had rewritten his sign and wanted to know what he had written on it.
The marketer responded: "Nothing that was not true. I just wrote the message a little differently." He smiled and went on his way.
The new sign read: Today is Spring and I cannot see it.
Sometimes we need to change our strategy. If we always do what we've always done, we'll always get what we've always gotten."

Listen in to learn how to assess whether or not your current strategy is right (and working) or whether it's time for a change.

Click here to download the Think Big Revolution call for Monday June 9, 2008

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JUN

All live events 60% off for the next 24 hours (only $27.72/hour)

Posted by: Michael Port

Wanted to let you know that I'm holding a 24-hour only FireSale for the Book Yourself Solid and Beyond Booked Solid live events coming up in Philly, Miami, LA, Dallas, and Vancouver, BC.

What's a FireSale? In this case, I'm offering crazy 60% OFF discounts on all events. That's right. Everyone gets alumni pricing at more than half off. Regular rate is $1199 but for the next 24-hours all seats cost only $499. That's only $249.50 per 9-hour day for a 2-day workshop with little 'ol me. Jeez, that's actually $27.72 per hour. Now, that's what my mother would call a bargain!

Choose your event (Philly, Miami, LA, Dallas, and Vancouver, BC).
(Select "Alumni" when you enroll. That will give you the 60% off discount.)

Have questions? Call me at 215-348-2453. You'll get me--not an assistant.

Why am I doing this? Because I know that money is tight in the service industries. So, I've set aside the next 24-hours for you to pay next to nothing to spend 2-days with me learning the complete Book Yourself Solid and/or Beyond Booked Solid systems. Check it out: you can even come to both Book Yourself Solid and Beyond Booked Solid for less than the regular price of one seminar!

Sign up. (Remember to select "Alumni" when you enroll so you get the 60% off discount.)

Not sure if you'll be able to make it but want to sign up? No problem.

Sign up today and get the big discount. You can get a FULL REFUND up to 7 days before the seminar starts. This way you can lock in your special discounted rate today with no risk at all.

If you have questions just call me today at 215-348-2453. That's my direct line.

If you HAVEN'T registered yet, you don't want to let this opportunity pass you by.

This is a 24-HOUR-ONLY sale.

I can't wait to see you at one of these inspiring, meaningful and truly connected workshops. It is my honor and privilege to serve you.

We can do more together than we can alone.

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JUN

Influence and Connections

Posted by: Michael Port

Out of all the questions MichaeI gets from clients and subscribers, there's one that is asked more often than not. People want to know how he has built relationships with the top authors, business experts and leaders in his field--before I was booked solid--when nobody knew his name.

Here's what is really important.......When you have relationships with key thought leaders, authors and experts, your business can grow in a way you never thought possible. Not to mention, you have an opportunity to be relevant and share your knowledge and resources with them as well. But, reaching out to high-profile experts is not something you do without planning and a little skill.

Join Michael's guest, Elizabeth Marshall, the Founder of Author Teleseminars and his Director of Sales, to teach you how to build relationships with key authors, experts and thought leaders. During the call you will learn how to:

Jumpstart relationships with high-profile experts
Make relevant, value-based offers that experts actually want
Successfully build the relationship over time

Don't miss this opportunity to benefit from the advice of an expert!

Click here to download the Think Big Revolution call for Monday June 2, 2008

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MAY

How NOT to do Direct Outreach

Posted by: Michael Port

I received a well written (except for a spelling mistake but I have no use for a man who can only spell a word one way anyway) and respectful email today from a man I didn't know and wasn't familiar with. Here's the email with some sections blocked out to protect the innocent:

    Dear Michael,

    I would like to kindly request a testimonial from your good self for one of my products that I shall be launching very soon. I would sincerely appreciate if you could provide a line or two along with your photo, your website link and a one line bio.

    The product is a subscription/newsletter that is focused on personal and business development in this new era of globalisation. It will be marketed under Name of Company with this website: www.mywebsite.com.

    I will greatly be honoured if you could consider providing me with a testimonial as mentioned above and send it to myname@mydomain.com.

I shall look forward to your reply with great anticipation.

    Thank you.

    Yours sincerely,

    Peter (named changed)

What's wrong with this type of Direct Outreach? What did Peter do wrong? What should have Peter have done to achieve his goal? I've been talking about this for so long I'm asking you because I want to see if anyone is actually listening :)

Much love to you this fine day. Keep on doing big things in the world!

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MAY

Face it

Posted by: Michael Port

If you have something to say put your name, face and contact info behind it. The worst thing about the web is anonymity. If you want to do big things in the world you're going to have to deal with people who hide behind barriers and throw stones. But if you want to do big things in the world, then show up and stand for something. Your opinion is worthless if it's anonymous. But, that's just my opinion.

Michael Avram Port
michael (at) michaelport.com
215-348-3453

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MAY

Online Marketing Advice with Michael Port and Stephanie Diamond (former AOL Marketing Director)

Posted by: Michael Port

You know how how important your website can be for your personal brand and for building trust and credibility with potential clients. If you build an online presence that also tells a compelling story you will go beyond booked solid in no time! However, it's not just about building a nice-looking site. Your website can be your greatest asset or worst nightmare, so you want to get advice from the best!

Join Michael and former AOL Marketing Director, Stephanie Diamond to learn the best ways of marketing on the web. During her tenure at AOL, Stephanie saw the subscriber base grow from 1 million to over 36 million. She also created a highly successful online product that sold millions of copies for AOL. Clearly, she knows a thing or two about building a successful website and reaching customers on the web! Stephanie's book is one of the most useful and practical guides out there for building a successful presence on the web.

Listen as they discuss web marketing for small businesses and how to:

Design your website so that it's easy for customers to buy your product or service
Tell a compelling story so that visitors become subscribers
Choose the right tactics and tools for marketing on the web
Use the four key questions to build a successful website

Click here to download the Think Big Revolution call for Monday May 5, 2008

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APR

Michael Port, Rich Sloan and Howard Behar (former Pres. of Starbucks) hash out what it takes to get Beyond Booked Solid

Posted by: Michael Port

Truly remarkable...

Today's call with Rich Sloan, co-founder of Startupnation.com and Howard Behar, former President of Starbucks, was an incredible experience. In fact, it was the most fun I've had on a tele-seminar in years. What a great opportunity to hear three business experts talk about how to build a bigger, better business that pays you more while you work less.

If you missed the call you can download the recording.

Note: this link will lead to a blank page and open a pop-up box for you to click save and download the mp3 to your computer.

ALSO... reserve your seat to hear me talk with other business experts such as...

Keith Ferrazzi, author of Never Eat Alone
Dr. Ivan Misner, founder of BNI
Dan Roam, author of The Back of the Napkin
Stephanie Diamond, former Marketing Director for AOL
...and many more!

Go to http://www.michaelportbooktour.com to reserve your seat.

ALSO... GRAB THE BONUSES: Free audio version of my first bestselling book Book Yourself Solid, and a chance to WIN a seat in one of my live workshops (worth $1200)

I am giving away FIVE seats to my workshops just for purchasing five or more copies of Beyond Booked Solid.

It's an opportunity to work with me personally in a small group on how to market yourself and get beyond booked solid.

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APR

Book Yourself Solid & Beyond Booked Solid Workshops

Posted by: Michael Port

Book Yourself Solid and Beyond Booked Solid workshops in Philadelphia, Miami, LA, Dallas, and Vancouver. (Workshop rates are super low and special alumni rates apply.)

I've decided that 2008 is the year for making things easier, more affordable, more productive and more profitable.

If you're interested in coming to a Book Yourself Solid or Beyond Booked Solid 2-day live workshop with me book it NOW. Space is extremely limited in each workshop and I guarantee they will all fill quickly. The workshops I do sell out with one or two emails. Again, no hype. Just the facts, jack. You can book now and if you need to change your plans you can get a refund or switch to a different workshop (see refund policy when registering).

Check it out: http://www.regonline.com/MichaelPortEvents

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APR

The 1st Beyond Booked Solid Tele-Seminar

Posted by: Michael Port

Join Michael as he is interviewed by Liz Marshall about how to get beyond booked solid, the subject of his new book by the same name - Beyond Booked Solid: Your Business, Your Life, Your Way - It's All Inside.

This is the first tele-seminar that Michael has given on the book and the system that you can use to build a bigger, better business that supports whatever lifestyle you want to live. And, it's not just about systems.

This tele-seminar will be your start to getting beyond booked solid, no matter what stage of business development you're in. Don't miss out on this important opportunity!

Click here to download this inspiring audio in MP3 format

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APR

How to Grow Big, Better - a review of Beyond Booked Solid

Posted by: Michael Port

Review of Beyond Booked Solid at Servant of Chaos. Gavin Heaton says, "the lessons from this book may challenge many a business owner. But for those who are looking to work smarter rather than harder, reading it could well turn out to be the best business investment you make."

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APR

This time a video review of Beyond Booked Solid

Posted by: Michael Port

Wow. I'm completely humbled by this video from Rob Schultz of AudaciousAudio.com.

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