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Ever write an email and not get the response you want?
Me too.
This episode breaks down an old email from Steve Jobs so we can learn how to write more powerful emails that get results.
Enjoy!
Steve Jobs Email To Robert Murdock:
James,
Our proposal does set the upper limit for ebook retail pricing based on the hardcover price of each book. The reason we are doing this is that, with our experience selling a lot of content online, we simply don't think the ebook market can be successful with pricing higher than $12.99 or $14.99. Heck, Amazon is selling these books at $9.99, and who knows, maybe they are right and we will fail even at $12.99. But we're willing to try at the prices we've proposed. We are not willing to try at higher prices because we are pretty sure we'll all fail.
As I see it, HC has the following choices:
1. Throw in with Apple and see if we can all make a go of this to create a real mainstream ebooks market at $12.99 and $14.99.
2. Keep going with Amazon at $9.99. You will make a bit more money in the short term, but in the medium term Amazon will tell you they will be paying you 70 percent of $9.99. They have shareholders too.
3. Hold back your books from Amazon. Without a way for customers to buy your ebooks, they will steal them. This will be the start of piracy and once started there will be no stopping it. Trust me, I've seen this happen with my own eyes.
Maybe I'm missing something, but I don't see any other alternatives. Do you?
Regards,
Steve
Links and resources mention:
Grammarly
Hemingway App
Steve Jobs Knew How to Write an Email. Here's How He Did It by Justin Bariso
Getting To Inbox Zero w/ Matt Cowdroy ABR #38
How To Deal w/ Email ABR #15
Connect with Zack:
Zack's Twitter: @zwsexton
Zack's LinkedIn: /in/ZacharySexton
Support the show: zacharysexton.com/support
Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Overcast, PocketCast or your favorite podcast player. It’s easy, you’ll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show gain exposure.
The shownotes can be found at zacharysexton.com/56
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By Zachary Sexton - small business productivity expertEver write an email and not get the response you want?
Me too.
This episode breaks down an old email from Steve Jobs so we can learn how to write more powerful emails that get results.
Enjoy!
Steve Jobs Email To Robert Murdock:
James,
Our proposal does set the upper limit for ebook retail pricing based on the hardcover price of each book. The reason we are doing this is that, with our experience selling a lot of content online, we simply don't think the ebook market can be successful with pricing higher than $12.99 or $14.99. Heck, Amazon is selling these books at $9.99, and who knows, maybe they are right and we will fail even at $12.99. But we're willing to try at the prices we've proposed. We are not willing to try at higher prices because we are pretty sure we'll all fail.
As I see it, HC has the following choices:
1. Throw in with Apple and see if we can all make a go of this to create a real mainstream ebooks market at $12.99 and $14.99.
2. Keep going with Amazon at $9.99. You will make a bit more money in the short term, but in the medium term Amazon will tell you they will be paying you 70 percent of $9.99. They have shareholders too.
3. Hold back your books from Amazon. Without a way for customers to buy your ebooks, they will steal them. This will be the start of piracy and once started there will be no stopping it. Trust me, I've seen this happen with my own eyes.
Maybe I'm missing something, but I don't see any other alternatives. Do you?
Regards,
Steve
Links and resources mention:
Grammarly
Hemingway App
Steve Jobs Knew How to Write an Email. Here's How He Did It by Justin Bariso
Getting To Inbox Zero w/ Matt Cowdroy ABR #38
How To Deal w/ Email ABR #15
Connect with Zack:
Zack's Twitter: @zwsexton
Zack's LinkedIn: /in/ZacharySexton
Support the show: zacharysexton.com/support
Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Overcast, PocketCast or your favorite podcast player. It’s easy, you’ll get new episodes automatically, and it also helps the show gain exposure.
The shownotes can be found at zacharysexton.com/56