So, you want to know what converts better? $1,499 or $1499? Or in other words, you want to know if a comma impacts the way people perceive your ...

So, I remember when I tried to sell someone one of my older, high quality domain names. At the start of the negotiation process, we were at a standoff…

Should I make ...

So, I just got back from Asheville, North Carolina where I gave a speech to a bunch of people about how to make more sales.

It was a 90 minute presentation.

But luckily for you I brought my video guy to film the entire thing.

And the best part?

I have a 7 minute clip where I show you how ...

So, I made a mistake...

A big mistake.

A $100,000 mistake.

And the most surprising part?

I could have prevented it with one conversation with someone who was a little more experienced than me.

Here's what happened...

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So, I went to Asheville, North Carolina to speak at an event.

As I walked out of the airport, my Uber driver told me "12 Bones" is the best BBQ in Asheville. And it's only open for lunch.

"TAKE ME THERE!"

It was me. And my video guy. We had all our luggage. But we didn't have a choice. The ...

So, I got questioned by an newly minted entrepreneur.

"Derek, I'm having a problem juggling all my different responsbilities. What are some of your "Non-negotiables" in your life?"

I answered him.

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So, I'm at an event, and someone came up to introduce themselves to me.

Random guy: "Hi, my name is..."

And then he shoved his business card in my mouth.

Yes. IN MY MOUTH.

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So, someone wrote to me with a huge problem. I'll call them Sam.

Sam: "Derek, I just launched my new thing and no one is buying it."

Me: "Okay, let me ask you a question. How many people visited your offer page?"

Sam: "Oh, i don't know. Like 47 people! And still. NO buyers. 47 people. NO BUYERS! ...

So, I made $88.71 for each person who visited this one single page on my website.

What page was it?

My checkout page.

Here's a screenshot of what it looks like:

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So, I went on a double date. We hit up a nice restaurant and bar down in Soho, NYC. And let me tell you: the bartender was great!

Service was great. He was likable and fun. And bonus? He even hooked us up with a few things for nothing.

When the bill came, my friends and I decided to split it. ...