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LPs8e26 - Get Your Product on TV - The 6 Billion Dollar Man, Mr. Bob Circosta Drops by the Studio

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Season 8 Episode 26

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Known as "TV's Billion Dollar Man," Bob is the original HSN host and an undisputed pioneer of direct response marketing. He's logged over 25,000 hours of live selling, made more than 75,000 unique product presentations, and personally generated over $6 billion in sales. Bob literally wrote the rulebook for how to sell on camera, a formula that is still the industry standard today.

In this episode, we dive into:

• The accidental origin story of HSN and the famous avocado-green can opener that started it all.
• The crucial difference between "selling" a product and "helping" a person solve a problem.
• Bob's proven strategies for crafting an impactful and profitable message in an age of short attention spans.
• Why video marketing is the new frontier of distribution and how anyone can leverage it for their business.
• Essential advice for entrepreneurs and inventors on how to launch a product, get distribution, and stay motivated in the face of challenges.

Whether you're an aspiring inventor, a small business owner, or just looking to supercharge your sales skills, Bob's insights from over four decades at the forefront of sales and marketing are not to be missed.

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Published on 11 hours ago