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1) Great people/products I’ve been supporting since Pitchmen came out. 2) Do you need help with your business? Let me help you!

December 10, 2011 Inventors, Pitchmen, Products 2 comments

As you all know, in the direct response world, those people (friends) I meet will always be a part of me and I will always think of them often. This being said about the people that I find that have products, as well.

After Pitchmen season one was over, everyone involved with Pitchmen (Sully, Arwen, etc) would post things about the ERA event going on in Vegas. People with products go there to pitch them to companies, it’s also a GREAT networking source, as well. (And, it always been in my (and my husbands) interest to go to that event… one day!) 

While in my divine on-going interest of this event, at the time, Livemercial was around and I was lucky enough to be talking with some of the insiders like PitchToThePros. They were amazingly patient with me when I told them “HEY tell so n so I said HI!” or “What’s going on?! What product is that? Who is that?” .. and so on. I had a lot of fun learning about that. LM would have a long list of little clips where Jennifer Crawford would host the product and find out what it does and everything.

Not only did I find some amazing friends on Twitter by looking up the product found on those videos, but I found some amazing friends AFTER the show, before the second season, after the second season and when I started this website (and when people found me via my personal site talking about Pitchmen).

Now, with Christmas being around the corner, the following items listed below are GREAT gifts to give!

During the ERA event, I found these friends (with products):

PORTAPOCKET – Kendra  - I’ve been following her since day one after seeing her on that Livemercial video. Her website is www.portapocket.com. Her product is used to replace having to put your cell phone/credit cards/keys in your bra if you don’t have pockets and don’t want to carry a purse. It is also wise to have if you are traveling in dangerous areas that you may end up getting your purse stolen, you definitely don’t want to have your phone/credit cards stolen. If you go to her website – she has a blog and can be found via Facebook and Twitter. You can also order the product via her website.

CELLY SMELLYS – Jessica – Celly Smellys are cleaning wipes for your phone, or can be used to wipe any personal electronic device (as recommended). They come in 4 scents, as seen on her website www.cellysmellys.com. You can order via her website or buy at various places (you can find those places on her about page). CellySmellys was just offered a spot at Burlington Coat Factory a little while back, so go look for it! Like all, you can also find her updates on Facebook and Twitter.

SASSAB – Tracy – I have been following Tracy for a long time. From the beginning she’s had products and talked about them, but we finally got to see one of her products come out about a few weeks ago. SassaB – the newest and hottest trend for kids/teens! It’s linkable charms for your hair. www.sassab.com You can actually purchase her product via Amazon.com. She’s also on Twitter/Facebook, so look for her! This item, in particular, is the AMAZING stocking stuffer for your teen/pre-teen/or little girl! They will LOVE IT. :D

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BANOODLE – Tania – I haven’t talked to Tania in a while, but her product was AMAZINGLY clever! You place the BaNoodle on the bag, roll it up and clamp the sides in. And, wah-lah – the food will say fresh and closed! This product was introduced on Pitchmen Season 2 but was sold on HSN with Sully pitching it. I’m not really sure what’s going on with this product right now, all I know is that I love both of the ones that I have! We roll up our chips with them and they DO stay more fresh than with the flimsy chips clip!

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FAN*NY SEAT – Becky – She doesn’t have a product out in stores but she has a prototype. I’ve been friends with her for quite some time, and have enjoyed talking about Pitchmen Season 2 and Shark Tank with her! It’s also amazing to be able to see some of the stuff she’s doing and following her story along to getting her product out on the shelves. I sure wish her the best of luck – as you know, it’s never over.

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ZIP N HANG – Dorota –  I also haven’t talked to Dorota in a very long time either, but see that she’s getting along well via her FB. She found my other website (www.karenmaeby.com) when I had the full list of Pitchmen products up, she left me a comment, and she told me about her product. I’m very glad she did. What is this Zip N Hang? Her product replaces the hook that you put a wreath on, or any other items you hang off the door. Her product does NOT damage the door like other products would. Buy 3 get 1 for free, $12.99 up on her website www.zipnhang.com GO NOW!

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(Disclaimer: the above list are only of friends with products, I have made so many more friends that’s IN the industry without products, that only pitch them or are just friends of the show. So if I forgot you, I’m sorry! Plus, as you can see, I go on marketing sprees and like to market my friends when I get a chance every few months!)

Having said the above, I am ALWAYS looking for new and more inventors/products/business/entrepreneurs to follow. If you have suggestions, please let me know.

ALSO, even in my already busy schedule, I am looking for people who need help with their business or product – mainly ones who need advice. I WANT TO HELP YOU! I had an epiphany the other day regarding something that I want to do in the future and this will help me gain on evidence that it will work. I’m always going to be real with you, I don’t like anything less than that.

What makes me credible to help you? I have had four years of retail experience (4 stores, 1 year of management at 2 different stores), so I know the backhand of how retail AND business works. I was an eBay seller and administration for a guy who owned his own business for two years. And now, I am the Vice President, marketer and administration of the current company I’m working for – SDSkis. (I am also making my own brand with my name Maeby – as a published author, photographer, designs, blogging and anything else I can get my hands into doing. I am currently selling on eBay myself.) Over many years, I have studied and practiced (on my own and some in school) these subjects: writing, graphic design, photography, selling (as far as hands-on retail, other jobs), business math, marketing, business in itself, direct response industry and so on.

There’s a lot of things I keep up on with practice and reading. I have a lot to offer you just based up on my knowledge, so please give me a chance to help you! (Yes, for free.)

Need advice for your product? Let me know. Have questions about marketing? Let me know. Don’t know if your product is already out there or if it will stand out? Let me help you.

I’m here, even if I’m busy, I’m here – because I’m nice and that (what I’m offering you) is what I like to do.

Help me help you.

Feel free to leave me a message here if you need help!

(PS – please recommend me to anyone you may know in need of help, as well!)

The act of business success.

November 11, 2011 General Business One comment

After making up our minds that we were moving to Florida back in the spring, I had an idea I would have liked my job search to go. I knew that I wanted to head for the direct response industry, or at least be near “the city of infomercials” here in Florida. It was a high interest for me, it is still a high interest for me and eventually, I will be writing commercials with/for some of my favorite people. However, it didn’t work out exactly to that – and you know what they say – we plan, God laughs. I was trying to plan where I’d like to be, then thrown off course, only to find some plans being written for me on the side… to pick back up where the empty space was making…empty space, so to speak.

But, in the meantime, I knew what I want and I knew that I would get it some how. Today, and the last few days, I have been given some news that could possibly change mine (and Dan’s) life for a good little while. I don’t really want to discuss any details upon private matters, not really open for discussion and keeping tightly sealed lips. With having said that, I can tell you that this is going to be a positive thing going forward in my career.

I have come to find out that waiting it out has paid off.

I already knew that… hard work pays off AND miracles don’t happen over night because it takes a good little few couple of YEARS to make the money wanted in a business. But, being very patient and believing and working hard.. yep, it pays off. Or, will pay off eventually.

I have always put faith in small businesses and love them above corporate. I’m 100% for little mom and pop shops and pushing to keep those alive in the 21st century, although they were fancier decades back. As you all know – I’ve been supporting entrepreneurship for a couple years now after having met some of the BEST people I know that works in that and the DR industry.

My love for the direct response industry and PITCHMEN alone has brought me up to speed with being ahead of a lot of people in business. Today, I was told that I was very smart in the business area. THAT makes me happy because I have 0 college degrees regarding business, and not only that, but I was music/English major in college… and I didn’t even finish college or leave with a degree. Sometimes, I wish I had a degree in English so I can professionally write, but, I do not at all regret not finishing school.

The DR industry is MORE than just a favorite thing. It is a part of me, it has helped me grow intelligently and I am very thankful that I do know quite a few people from there. It IS a passion.

When I watch Pitchmen or any other business show like that (Dragon’s Den, Shark Tank and even the Pawn Stars-type shows), I study them. I study what’s going on, how they presented it, the information given, what kind of a product, if it’s going to do any good, the business plan and what the ending result is. I watch everything and take note of it. People may assume I’m crazy just because I keep mentioning my favorite shows or ALWAYS watching it. Not only that, but, those shows are the motivation to keep me going and believing in what can happen. Hey, my favorites are MAKING IT because they “MADE IT” — so. can. I!

With every note I take, I become that much more knowledgable about the subject of ‘business’ overall – no matter the subject. I then know what to do or what not to do. That’s why I do business carefully, that’s why I like to break down all of the barriers and see everything. That’s why I question all that I do… and so on.

And, I have always kept my days of retail in the back of my mind as HUGE examples of “what not to do” – ever. It’s not about policy anymore, it’s about what the customer wants and what’s easier on them. Contact if there’s a problem and work it out to solve it. Simple, if you go about it the way you’re supposed to.

With all of that being said, there’s just a huge chance that I will be a part of something good and great and incoming in the near future. Like I said above, I don’t want to talk about it too much to jinx it…but, I have a feeling it’s going to be good and I will unfold it all here as I am allowed to.

I owe a huge simple thank you (for indirectly teaching me my now knowledge) to: {Billy Mays, RIP} – Sully, Arwen, John, AJ, Kevin, Terri, Tom, Tracy, Jen, Lou, Sug, Daymond, Becky, B3 — and EVERYONE ELSE of the Direct Response Industry (SulProd, Telebrands, TV Goods,etc.), entrepreneurs and small business owners. YOU GUYS ROCK and thank you for the support you all have shown me, as well.

Mad Men – From the business prospect. (No spoilers!)

August 19, 2011 Ad Life, Marketing, Pitchmen, Shark Tank, TV Reviews One comment

Dan and I just finished watching all four seasons of Mad Men on Netflix. This series is as much of an addiction as watching, well, a comedy such as Arrested Development (for some moments & comparisons this blog gives) — and also, the serious & other side of advertising/marketing/etc shows such as Pitchmen, Shark Tank and Dragon’s Den.

In Pitchmen, you got to see the scenes of direct response industry. The inventors, inventions and pieces of how it’s produced, pitched and put on TV to sell.

With Shark Tank and Dragon’s Den you see inventors and/or businessmen asking for the help to continue with their business. This only works out if the product is successful and if the sharks/dragons and businessmen/women come to an agreement.

Even though Mad Men is “fiction” – it’s still highly based on what it was like being in advertisement in the 1960s.

Having said that, the reason I fell so “in love” with this show is of the same reasons I did the other three shows mentioned above.

For one, Mad Men really delivers the 1960s and it was extremely interesting to see the lifestyle from back then. What’s even more interesting is what went on in the work place, that is DEFINITELY much, much different than today. There are so many more rules per every lenient back then.

On the business side, we got to see so much into how sales were made – or, I guess I should say – each ad’s ideas were created and client was brought on. It even shows what happens when there is a loss of a client. This just gives another insight to the industry that I eventually want to work in. I know it’s much different now than then, but still, having seen each end of all of these shows… it still shines to me.

I know that this is pretty short and without details – but I just don’t want to spoil anything for those who haven’t watched. It’s definitely a great show, for sure!

This is why Sully’s new website should become your favorite site, instantly.

August 17, 2011 Pitchmen, SulProd No comments

If you don’t know of Anthony Sullivan, you should totally be ashamed of yourself. He is one of two great pitchmen on (the was) Discovery Channel’s PITCHMEN show. He’s all over our TVs, trying to sell us stuff… THAT TOTALLY WORKS AND MAKES YOUR LIFE A LOT EASIER! Yes. {A little Billy Mays caps lock IS needed, thank you.}

He released his official website today, it can be found at www.anthonysullivan.com!

Here are the reasons why his site should become your favorite, or at least a regularly visited website:

  • Do you love free things? Wait! Don’t answer that… YES YOU DO! What kind of a silly question is that?! WELL, just so you know, he is giving away Ba’Noodles right now if you sign up to his website. You can also ‘check back later for more giveaways’ – ahem. Free stuff, people!
  • Sully is still talking about the great Billy Mays, who was his partner in crime. He remembers him, he still praises him, he still keeps him alive by all of the things he does, pictures, etc. And, we all do love Billy and sharing our stories. In fact, he is the reason why a lot of us are friends.
  • Have you ever wanted to submit a product to him/his company but didn’t know how? Or, well, didn’t have a clear way of doing so? That, my friend, is being taken care of! He now has a VERY clear page of how to submit products to him. It’s organized, much clearer and that means you have a chance to actually have your product looked at. You have a chance at having the next million dollar idea. Sounds great, right?
  • Were you ever in the middle of something and a commercial came on or you tuned in at the last minute and didn’t catch what product they were talking about? Well, nows your chance to be able to find it because… it’s clearly marked under the ‘products’ tab.
  • If you didn’t already know, you will know a little more about Anthony Sullivan. You now know his story, his history and there’s even a ‘chapters’ page.
  • Do you fit loosely into a pitch for your product? Can’t find the right tune? Well, guess what? He has his top 10 tips on how to pitch a product. By paying close attention and practicing these tips, you can’t go wrong. Plus, you heard it right from the pitchman himself!
  • Also, there seems to be a running venue on the main page of current videos, pictures and information. If you love the direct response industry, like me(!), then you will find the small updates of their work life very interesting. It’s some kind of intimacy without giving out all of the details, but just enough to keep you interested, and YEARNING FOR THEM TO GET ANOTHER SHOW. Ahem. Cough. Ahem.
Anyway, there’s your “top” reasons for checking out his site and loving it!