So, you think you can Market?

Really, do you know how to market this book? Want a challenge along the lines of the reality TV show The Apprentice? Of course without the $250K annual salary. Great, here is your chance. I will select one Marketing student as the Intern Maximus for the Awaken Your Genius Christmas 2009 promotion. As you can imagine, the deck is stacked against you:

1. There is no budget
2. Stop: re-read item one
3. Ricardo Andorinho is a first-time author
4. Throughput Press only has two other published titles
5. Did I mention there is no budget?

The good news? Not much: How about a buck for each book sold? Also, first option on marketing the next book. Up to the challenge? Want to know (for sure) if you are as good as you think you are? Or even just half as good! Send me an email (for all the details): ski Guess what? The promotion should have already started! So, although you have both hands tied behind your back, and one foot in a bucket of quick-dry cement... it could be worse. It could already be November! Jeff 'SKI' Kinsey www.throughput.us/contactSKI/ P.S. Due to the time constraints, this challenge only offered to US citizens operating in the 48 continental States. Again, email me for details. Include your phone number and best time to contact you. (c)2009, Jeff 'SKI' Kinsey. All rights reserved.

Advance Review: Awaken Your Genius

Thank you Ricardo Andorinho We had coffee this morning, but Ricardo probably won't remember. He was in Portugal; me? I was in the USA. So, how did the coffee thing happen? Like most mornings, I took a book with me on my coffee run. Today, it was hot off the press: Awaken Your Genius, by Ricardo Andorinho. Expected release date: November 30, 2009. Just in time for Christmas gift giving. In fact, the web site will be up in the next few days to accept advance orders. So, how did I get my hands on a copy? It is called an "Advance Review Copy" —it's where the publisher prints an early version of the book to elicit brief reviews that can be used to promote the book upon release. As the publisher, I made sure that I received the second copy of the book as it came off the press. Ricardo, the first. I gotta tell you, it is better than I remember! Ricardo poured his soul into the pages that make up this book. But don't take my word for it, consider this early review:

"This is not your grandfather's Business Leadership Guide! Ricardo challenged my thinking; even caused me to wonder if I should give even more thought to some of the decisions that cross my desk on a daily basis." —Robert S. Wood, Proprietor, www.OldWestAntiques.biz

Need to take your life to the next level? Drop me a line and request the link to the advance order desk. Jeff 'SKI' Kinsey www.throughput.us/contactSKI/ P.S. Seriously Ricardo, thanks for allowing me to help give birth to your first book. It is an honor. Plus, a special shout out to Sara Williams for her keen sense of editing. I ask that she use a light touch, to insure the book retained just a hint of the broken English that makes my conversations with Ricardo so enjoyable. Mission accomplished. (c)2009, Jeff 'SKI' Kinsey. All rights reserved.

728: Think on these things

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. —Philippians 4:8

Few things excite me more about life than spending time at the Ocean. The peace. The gentle roar of the waves. Providing the perfect environment for me to think. Perhaps, to "think different". What are you good at? The Purple Curve Effect is about that "one thing" as Curly Joe would say. Focus. But how are you going to focus without time to think? Need help? Drop me a line. Or give me a call. Jeff 'SKI' Kinsey www.throughput.us/contactSKI/ (c)2009, Jeff 'SKI' Kinsey. All rights reserved.