Hi Ken, Real 'food for thought' here. I've made internet marketing my number 1 passion and have tried alot of different strategies. I have taken cues from watching you, and a few others who give of themselves. I think the most important thing is relationships. Folks would rather deal with a real person. Someone they have faith in through words and deeds. Give and take is important, the 'give' part is vital. You have got to open yourself up. Be a friend first. Thanks for this forum. It's not often we get to the heart of the matter this easily, but friendship is a key. And participation. Your friend, Randall(freealoeplant)Parks

Hi Kenneth, I think first there are the clients: - a great marketer have to know as much as possible about the client; - than to know everything about the product; Than come the rest: comunication, negociation, relationship mentenance... and all this is ME who have to do. To be able to DO all that we need a lot of LEARNING. Wow, we need almost nothing, than market where we can marketing... LOL All my best wishes, Anamaria

For me easily current customers.

All of the answers are good, no doubt, but I think finding out what pushes their button is paramount. If I don't know what they desire I have no chance of motivating them. Actively listening will uncover the motivating reason they have for joining you.

My guess is knowing your product or service benefits, so that you can target those would benefit from using them. David Hulse Energise your income http://www.m2cglobal.com/trailblazer