This will do a couple of things.1)  it will get them to ask questions in a non threatening setting.2) it may whet their appetite to either do something themselves or may inspire them to refer someone in their sphere of influence to you.Hope this helps!!

A lot of people on this site have done multiple deals and know this works so the worst thing you can do is let the negative things influence you and make you start believing the bs.

The University of Puget Sound has a pretty strong influence on that neighborhood, and the neighborhoods within 10 blocks of UPS are some of the nicest in Tacoma. 

That is not a small thing.Because of some online program some dude I never even knew will have a dream life for himself, his wife and kids and I was a direct influence of this.

That's when they'll give opinions and ideas not influenced by monetary gain.

I would say the most important factor besides your actual mail piece (which can greatly influence your response rate) is your consistency, and if you know what your budget is, understand how often you plan on resenting pieces to the same list and how often.

Your lender may come from among friends, family, or your circle of influence.

One in 35.Apples and oranges.However, facts often have no influence on emotion, and right now the reactions in the media, the markets, and around the world are based purely on emotion.

The most influential are The Bible,  Rich Dad Poor Dad, How To Win Friends and influence People.

Maybe you are better at finding deals, influencing people or networking.