Dude! I must have totally misread what you wrote earlier…! Missed the part about “…I am going to charge money for this download…”

So you aren’t going to sell your video, all the “secrets” are revealed in your blog posts anyways… so you were just basically doing an experiment on your readers…? Why not just sell it?

Guess you did get some valuable feedback…?

I totally get where you’re coming from about people expecting free advice but the problem with that is that many(most?) don’t VALUE it & never do anything about it…

Personal Experience:
I was helping one woman set up a blog, giving her a bunch of advice which she never acted on(there was a family issue so I can understand part of the non-action)… then recently I noticed that she had actually set one up(she got help from someone else)… so I wasted a bunch of time

From the same real work brick & mortar business group… I overwhelmed a lady with how to build her business using the Internet… they key advice I gave her was to brand herself and to make sure she recorded(video) all her seminars… as far as I know NADA… again, time wasted for FREE… FREE for them, my valuable time wasted…

I guess my thing was to build credibility with helping real world businesses versus just building strictly Internet-based businesses so I gave the free advice…

What help does Garry need…?

How do you know that if the tables were turned people would not do the same…?

I’m thinking that since this is the “make money online” niche that people really do expect things non-gratus… “isn’t Garry already making tons of money from his blogs… look at the Adsense, TopSpot, banners, etc… he really should be giving us his best stuff for free…”

Why not sell the video?

1. Why should I help you, if you don’t want to help me?
You need help? ; P

2. Why should I provide a service to you if you don’t feel like you should pay me in return?
How much?

3. Why should I teach a skill that rewards me very well to people who don’t want to show me gratitude?
Thanks?

4. Why do you expect me to provide you something for free when equivalent things in life cost tons of money?
If you can tell me where else to go?

5. Why should I continue to help you, knowing that you wouldn’t do the same thing for me if the tables were turned?
Sounds like a movie…

Now I’ll leave you with this…

“But Garry… haven’t you heard?! We’re in a recession right now. Money’s tight you understand. I need to buy Christmas presents for everyone. Give me your video. Thanks.” <==not me btw ; P

God Bless,
Yoon

I’ve been consuming your site, posts and emails as a means of getting started. First impression is you are providing a valuable service to many, as seen by the depth of content, insights explained in practical terms and feedback from your audience. After seeing the many resources out there , I personally believe your style and approach to the topic is a key factor that appeals to many.

Back to your question, it would seem to be related to the balance between value provided to others and equity to you in return. Other points such as satisfaction and retention are important. Capitalism is a great thing, however you normally get what you pay for… Sell the video and drop me the link and thanks for all the great insights and materials.

Customers don’t always tell you the honest truth but they will always show you by their actions or lack thereof.

You can’t please everyone all of the time and not all will come along for the ride.

The dilemma you have is a rather simple one, isn’t it?

Create Lists:

Buyers and Non-buyers.

The buying language is so…different than non-buying dialog you have with your visitors.

My favorite blog Potpiegirl.com initially gave lots of free information then she slowly stop posting as frequently but gave hints and subsequently total disclosure about her new hangout online which, happened to be inside of a membership.

She does still post to her blog but usually bait the conversation about the great learning experience and professional connections she has made on the other side in a particular affiliate membership site that she’s a part of.

I moved from being a freebie seeker on her blog devouring all of her great lessons ultimately transitioning to buyer based on the value she provides which, is immense I might add.

Bottom line is we all teach people how to treat us.

The conversation on a blog is no different.

The most valuable readers of your blog will raise their hand with their wallet when they’re ready.

The others won’t but will just remain on your non-buyer list until they’re ready.

Cheers!

But it is totally your decision. If you are charging for it, then I would say you deserve to charge for it. You pump out great content, so why shouldn’t you make money for putting so much effort into all of this? I would like to know what you are going to do.

Cheers,
Ganesh.

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and I’m learning that one of the toughest things when you make a dietary change is social conditioning: your first “enemy” sits in your family

Garry sincerly, your meal made me really happy. Thanks

ciao
alex

Overall, the way you did this post is a cleaver link bait as you well know.

I was more thinking it was like putting cheese into a mouse trap.

… how can this not look GOOD!!!

(inside joke between Alex and I… for all who don’t get it.)

Yes, I know you did… you are awesome and I really value your feedback.