List-a-Palooza Testimonial Power Hour!
List-a-Palooza Testimonial Power Hour!
Step 1:
Read about how to leverage the power of testimonials:
List-a-Palooza Rocks!
How to use testimonials to drive traffic to your website & build your list:
When you give SOMEONE ELSE a testimonial, make sure that they include a link to your website with the testimonial. If you’re giving a video testimonial, say your website during the video.
Often people will be inspired by your testimonial and want to check YOU out, not just the person who you gave the testimonial to.
How to use testimonials to increase your conversion rate:
Third party endorsement and social proof are HUGE!!! In my experience, the testimonials that your clients and colleagues give you contribute more to your opt in rate and sales conversion than your hottest and most eloquent marketing copy.
Pepper your sales pages with testimonials, and include them in your speaking presentations, videos and e-mails (basically… everywhere!)
How to gather powerful testimonials:
ASK FOR THEM!
When appropriate, you can even WRITE THEM FOR THEM and have them edit / approve
Often when my clients are raving about the amazing results they’re getting from working with me, I say “That’s awesome! Can I use that as a testimonial?” and when they say yes, “Great! I’ll e-mail you what I just heard you say and you can edit or approve it. Does that work?”
Everyone has always appreciated this because it makes their life easier.
The most powerful testimonials often revolve around:
1. The specific results they’ve gotten from working with you
2. What they appreciate most about your character & abilities
3. What they appreciate most about the process you’ve taken them through
4. Whatever else they feel inspired to share
One of my favorite testimonial templates is:
“Before working with [YOUR NAME], _________________, and now _____________________.”
List-a-Palooza Rocks!
Step 2:
If you’d like me to feature you on my website and in my marketing, please leave a testimonial for me as a comment on this blog post.
NOTE: Remember to include your title (ex. Master Hand Analyst, Business Coach, etc.) the URL for your website that you want me to send people to.
Please comment on one or more of the following:
1. The specific results you’ve gotten from working with me
2. What you appreciate about my character and abilities and working with me in general
3. What you liked best about List-a-Palooza
4. Whatever else you feel inspired to share
Step 3:
Write 3 testimonials that you wish people would give YOU. What would you love for your clients and colleagues to say about you?
This is for your own internal use – you don’t have to post these here on the blog.
Step 4:
E-mail 3 or more colleagues or clients that you feel would be willing to give you a testimonial and provide the testimonials that you wrote about yourself as examples for them to edit / approve.
People are busy! By giving them a first draft to work with, you will get more testimonials.
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I’m so grateful to have done this event with PJ. She brings a wealth of experience, great connections, and a curiosity that makes her a great interviewer. She’s fun, approachable, and real. The event was well organized and valuable beyond my expectations. I’ve made so many changes to my business based on what I’ve learned. I’ve met people who have become friends and people I’ll do business with. Thanks PJ!
PJ is the kind of person who elevates your spirit while educating your mind. She has an infectious energy coupled with knowledge from years of experience which make her the ideal leader.
As host of List-a-Palooza PJ models by example. Not only does she bring in exceptionally talented guests to teach us about list building, but, she frequently adds in her own proven strategies and techniques. PJ will even demonstrate techniques that don’t work for her, to illustrate the overall point that your marketing efforts must match your own particular goals and strengths.
When I first started list building for both my Success Mentoring business and my non-profit Cat Sanctuary I was reluctant to try some of the strategies (especially social media). But, through joining List-a-Palooza I was encouraged by both PJ and the other participants to test the waters in a non-threatening way. Together we learned, shared, followed, and supported one another. What a giving and encouraging community PJ attracts! Thanks to her leadership, and the group’s support, I now have over 12,000 connections through social media.
I will always be thankful that PJ created List-a-Palooza. I will certainly recommend it to anyone at any stage of their list building journey. As list building evolves so will the need to stay on top of new techniques…something that List-a-Palooza is famous for.
PJ is an incredibly powerful role model: she proves that being successful is not only about being accomplished and talented, but, it’s also about giving back and supporting your community. We are blessed to have PJ in our lives.
Niki Rebin, Success Mentor, Professional Speaker and founder of the non-profit Cat Sanctuary Paws On Your Heart http://www.speaktoyoursuccess.com and http://www.pawsonyourheart.com
I have been receiving PJ’s newsletters for about two years and have taken part in two of her free on-line events. What really stands out about PJ is her Creativity and Generosity. She is highly effectively in creating products and ideas that are a win-win for everyone involved. For example, she gives a $50 prize to anyone who correctly answers a question from her newsletter. Also, her List-A-Palooza: 90 Day List Building Challenge was a great way for me to increase my knowledge and encouraged me to implement the ideas within a supportive community. The power hour sessions gave us participants the opportunity to grow our list by getting to know each other and the services we provide. What I also love about PJ is her down to earth, easy going personality, and she always knows how to ask the right questions to her guest speakers so that the audience receives the most benefit. If I have been able to receive all this value from PJ from just being on her mailing list and participating in her free events, I can only imagine the benefit I’d get as a client!;o) Thanks PJ for all that you do.
DeBorah Bellony
Transformational Author, Astrological Consultant, Conscious Co-Creator Coach
http://www.whoiamenterprises.org
PJ is so generous with her ideas and kind in her words. I love her practical insights and feedback and the amount of resources she put together for this event is unbelievable. I have put several ideas into play in social media that I have learned from PJ and am growing and building my reach! Thank you for providing such valuable resources.
Kim Jones
Business and Strategic Intervention Life Coach
http://www.kimjonescoaching.com
Participating in PJ Van Hulle’s List-a-Palooza Challenge is one of the best things you can do for your personal and professional development. PJ brings together the best of the best when it comes to growing your list and generously gives of her time and talents. There isn’t a strategy out there today when it comes to building your list that PJ isn’t aware of and integrates into List-a-Palooza. PJ is hands on and actively addresses questions on the blog or facebook group. The strategies shared during List-a-Palooza have helped me increase my reach across all social networking sites and given me wonderful tools to keep my list alive. PJ truly cares about your success and demonstrates this with her strong work ethic, insanely brilliant ideas and leadership. She walks the talk! I strongly recommend List-a-Palooza to anyone interested in learning how to build their business and do so with leading edge tools.
Tandy Elisala
Author, Family Caregiver Coach, Success Coach, Speaker
http://www.tandyelisala.com
When I began List-a-Palooza, my email list size had been hovering at about the same size for a year. Over the course of List-a-Palooza, I more than doubled my list using one of the techniques that I learned about on one of the calls. I love that each call gives you a different way to grow your list. You can’t possibly do them all, but as you pick and choose the ones that work for you, you will see growth. I am already planning 2 list building events over the next year. (Ideas that came out of the calls I listened to.) I hope to have doubled my list again by the time the next List-a-Palooza rolls around. It has been a great experience.
Deb Brown
Client Retention Specialist, Gift Genius, Chief WOW Creator
http://www.WOWClientsNOW.com
PJ has compiled a unique community of fantastic people and masterminded List-a-Palooza to give participants the opportunity to learn tips and tricks from industry leaders. With the tips and shares of the List-a-Palooza experience, I have move than doubled my Facebook reach, increased my email list, participated more with LinkedIn and discovered Twitter. PJ’s genuine character and authenticity makes her a rockstar and I’m proud to be associated with her. Thanks for all you do and give to your community, Renae Whitacre Financial Strategist/Business Coach http://magneticmoneymentor.com
Thanks, Renae! 😀
🙂
Loved List-a-Palooza! I appreciate all the work PJ has done in bringing together all the experts to provide useful information, especially to someone just starting out in business. I have more than doubled my likes on my Facebook page and met some wonderful people through List-a-Palooza. I have also gained members in my Face Book Group- “Health and Wellness Solutions with Ruth Sanders. PJ is such a delight to listen to, as you can hear a “smile” in her voice. Thank you, PJ.
Ruth Sanders Certified Holistic Health Coach
and Sugar Addiction Recovery Expert
http://www.simplebalancedhealth.com
Thanks, Ruth! 😀
List-a-Palooza has been transformational for me. When we started I felt a lot of confusion about online marketing and list building. I simply didn’t know what to do. Committing time to participate each week has helped me grasp the importance of list building and given me concrete tools and steps to use to make that happen. My email list is growing, as are my social media relationships. And, I’ve expanded my community. I’ve got a long way to go, but I’ve begun the journey and left the starting block. Thank you PJ!
http://www.legacyoneauthors.com
Thanks, Karen! 😀 And congratulations!
What’s your title (ex. Master Hand Analyst, Business Coach, etc.) that you want me to use?
Oh yes, I forgot to add my title. I am a book writing coach, self-publishing strategist and creator of the literary genre, ExpertBook™. Again, thanks PJ!
Thanks! 😀
Lost my info – how do I hear the call?
Hi Carolyn! We’re not dialing into the conference call line today… just interacting here on the blog.
PJ, I’ve gained good info about building lists from your excellent speakers. More comfortable with the process and thinking outside the box.
One improvement PLEASE. Signing up for this session is like getting on a merry-go-round of inputting my name and email. After clicking http://tinyurl.com/lycrv7v Then BUY THE REPLAYS button taking me to an order page. You gave me no obvious BUTTON to get to this page w/o the sales pitch. I spent 15 minutes, with multiple attempts, until I finally found a back door thru your website. By the time I get here I’m pretty frustrated. PLEASE improve this. Maybe the path is designed in “female code” and few men can decode it since 90+% of participants are women.
Your multiple email notices and phone text are great. Keep me on your list.
Me too Carolyn. Basically it looks like Kudo Kollection day.
“One of the things that I appreciate most about Pj (and there are a LOT!!) is that she is such an unusually generous thought-leader. Pj brings together people and information in a way that shares resources creatively, boosting everyone’s morale and businesses. She truly demonstrates by example that there is no such thing as competition: Instead, everyone wins! I love this about Pj, and one of the things I like best about List-a-Palooza is that it is a nice generous chunk of time, in which I can really listen, learn, track results, and see progress! I participate every year, and I find it to be a very high use of my time as an entrepreneuse! Thank you so much Pj!”
~ Noga Vilozny
Space & Time Designer, Color Consultant, House-Energy Light-Worker
https://www.facebook.com/SweetSpaceWithNoga
Thanks, Nogalicious! 😀
PJ has a heart of gold and through taking part this year in List-a-Palooza my list has grown. Thank you for introducing me to so many new experts as well as your gems of wisdom that is beginning to make this essential skill of list building, that I have been avoiding, more fun, more joyful and more profitable. I feel so blessed to have experienced your gifts, enthusiasm and energy throughout this exceptional opportunity. With gratitude Suzie Cheel The Heart Whisperer: http://suziecheel.com
Thanks, Suzie! 😀
P.J. – You’re the Bomb! (I hope that’s not too outdated or politically incorrect 😉
List-a-Palooza has inspired me, it has given me so many new great ideas, it has introduced me to experts and concepts I would have never discovered otherwise and it has ultimately taken my business to the next level.. The Coach’s Console and Master of Enrollment are just a few.
I’m extremely grateful for your contribution to my success, and ultimately the success of my clients. Your style and laughter is infectious, and I look forward to all your events. Your personality is the straw that stirs the drink!
I’m one of the leading experts in the world on Baby Boomer Dating and relationships. I’ve written 4 books, created dozens of videos, and I’ve just completed an internet dating software course to help singles find their best love match available in the shortest time possible.
You can find my work here: http://www.TheCompanionator.com –
I can’t wait for the next one!
Eternally grateful –
Leonardo “The Companionator” Bustos
Thanks, Leonardo! 😀 I love the term “you’re the bomb!” What’s your title (ex. Master Hand Analyst, Business Coach, etc.) that you want me to use?
Dating Consultant – Sorry I forgot it – I got caught up in the glory!
Thanks! 🙂
Aaaah! Listapalooza has been absolutely brilliant! Being a part of PJ’s community for the last few months has been groundbreaking for me and my business. I have learned so many different list building techniques as well as business building techniques. PJ is absolutely amazing at clearly communicating powerful and simple techniques to help us grow and expand our reach. And most importantly, by PJ giving us her gift and expertise, we can more widely share ours. Thank you PJ from the bottom of my heart for who you are and all that you do! Love, Diane
I am a Master Certified Integrative Coach, Speaker & the Author of “Ignite Yourself”
Warmest,
Diane Altomare
http://www.dianealtomare.com
P.S. I’m being published on Finer Minds this Friday! I’d love for you to join me in the celebration and share my article “7 ways to SkyRocket your Self Esteem” if you feel so inspired to do so: http://www.finerminds.com/personal-growth/7-ways-to-sky-rocket-your-self-esteem/
Thanks, Diane! 😀
PJ – Thank you for Listapalooza! I am not a service provider like most people who join but you have helped a lot. I wanted to learn ways to better promote my Vic Challenger novels at http://www.vicplanet.com And I have made definite progress! I am working on a better bribe for getting sign-ups. I finally joined Twitter and have even used it a few times. I have many new connections on LinkedIn. And I received many re-pins and followers at Pinterest. Thank you so much! Hope you do this again!
Thanks Jerry! What’s your title (ex. Author, Master Hand Analyst, Business Coach, etc.)?
Author! Thanks!
List building testimony – take two:
I attended List-a-Palooza 2014 to make good on a promise to myself after being unable to attend the previous year. Although the event was on my radar, I had ‘no idea’ how much was involved. PJ over delivers with in-depth interviews of industry leaders; exposes her tribe to cutting edge techniques; personally challenges, encourages, and supports, all while building a strong sense of community. List-a-Palooza is more than I ever imagined, and so content rich I still have material to review; I feel truly blessed for the experience, and have learned much in the area of business & marketing.
If you are sitting on the fence making excuses for why you cannot attend or commit regularly to PJ’s 90-day list building challenge JUMP IN, NOW is the time, you have no idea what you’re missing! Lord willing I will be back ready to implement lessons from a new List-a-Palooza 2015!
Coach Stacy, CHHC, AADP
Certified Holistic Health Coach
CARE2Bhealthy.wordpress.com/
[Remember PJ, my site is barely under construction. Also, *you can omit the 2014 & 2015 if you wish for an ‘undated’ testimony]
Hope this helps!
P.S. Tomorrow I finally get to ask you: WHY do you always use Tiny URLs?
Thanks, Stacy! 😀
I can answer your question now…
I use Tiny URLs to redirect to links that are too long and complicated to announce over the phone.
For example, my affiliate link to Shahar’s program yesterday was:
http://www.buzzbooster.com/cmd.php?af=1591855&u=www.startmytvshow.com
That’s a long and difficult URL to announce over the phone and way too challenging for participants to hear once and type in.
So I shortened it to:
http://tinyurl.com/lbc14tv
You’re very welcome PJ.
Wow, I knew your answer would be BRILLIANT!
See you on the call tomorrow.
Blessings!
Your simplicity and vibrant energy exemplify your gifts and talents in helping me understand your expertise. You seem to bring in the right people at the right time….to me this is divine timing! I am fascinated and grateful for the example you are for others. I am better because of you. Thank you PJ. Light Language Healing Arts, Visionary Artist, Spiritual Teacher, Pioneer in Vibrational Frequency Energy Medicine, http://thebodywhisperer.com Janie Amaris Villarreal
Thanks, Janie! 😀
What I liked about List-a-Palooza is the opportunity to learn about online business and marketing secrets from different experts that PJ interviewed. She made sure to cover every area and provide information and resources to take it even further. I also loved the power of community; connecting and building relationships with other like-minded people who NOW are happy to share their unique knowledge with me and share “me” all over the social platforms. I feel the same way-it is lots of fun! Because of this, my website traffic increased by 40%. As well as interaction on my facebook page. What I like about PJ is that she’s passionate, dedicated, real, fun, and always looking to improve and make things easier. Thank you PJ, I’ve learnt a lot and looking forward to leaning more from you!
Ruzica Kozul
LOA Life Coach
http://deliberatecreation.info/coaching/
Thanks, Ruzica! 😀
You’re welcome, PJ! 😀
Hey, everyone!
I feel so blessed to have been part of List-a-Palooza this year. It was an extraordinary combination of gifted presenters and inspirational participants lead by a wonderful mentor.
The blog was such an important element linking all of us together for the journey. It was such a gift to share our questions and ideas and learn from one another. I will really miss connecting with this community.
So, I’d like to offer a suggestion for the group to continue supporting one another during this Testimonial Power Hour. Many of us really got to know each other well during these many months. As a result, we could offer positive testimonials to each other regarding someone’s style, character, insight or ideas. And even if we didn’t connect personally, we could offer a positive comment about someone’s topic area or website content.
If we each looked through these blog comments and chose people to support, then clicked on their name, we’d be taken to their website. Somewhere there they’ll be a place to “contact” and leave a positive message. Alternately, we could leave a comment after a blog post or on a social media site.
Either way we could really support and encourage one another. Testimonials are not only powerful they’re also life-affirming.
Let’s finish our journey together on a high, sharing the gift of positive energy to each other!
Blessings to everyone,
Niki
P.S. PJ: I’ll be commenting with a separate testimonial for you later.
PJ is such an amazing soul. She comes through as truly caring about her clients and all of the tons of participants of List-a-Palooza, which is her annual list building challenge. I have participated since her first List-a-Palooza and enjoy it every time. She makes herself available to us and communicates with us on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest. I highly recommend connecting with PJ, learning from her and when her next List-a-Palooza comes around – joining it! Let me just wrap this up by saying that PJ Van Hulle rocks.
As an entrepreneur of 24+ years and The Barefoot Soul Mentor, co-founder of The Spiritual Peak Center, author of Inspiring Couples In Business + In Love, Collaborate with Your Soul, P.S. I’m Headed to Earth, and more, I respect PJ’s knowledge and willingness to share that wisdom and be vulnerable as she shares her journey in this online entrepreneurial world, too.
Dr. Janelle Alex, Ph.D.
The Barefoot Soul Mentor
http://www.JanelleAlex.com
Thanks, Janelle! You rock! 😀
“PJ Van Hulle was a very dynamic presence as she maintained a sense of humor and joy while managing many weeks full of content to service others to build their list and business. She strategically interviewed her guests to keep them on task and clarified information for ease of understanding. Her spiritually guided List-A-Palooza: 90 day list building challenge offers timely advice and the opportunity to receive recaps on presentations. I highly recommend this marketing tool to build your list.” Join the Sustainable Revolution that is embracing the World with http://www.jazzyeco.com.
Hello Everyone, I have thought of this community many times as I prioritized my time to complete my book. The week old Book, ALIGN WITH THE WILD, is published as I felt a little sick when I pushed the button to make it live. This is Big, really Big, Ground Breaking, Earth Shaking. You will experience a lifestyle transformation when you read the book that is available on amazon.com.
http://www.amazon.com/Align-With-The-Wild-Well-Being/dp/069226454X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1409162201&sr=8-1&keywords=align+with+the+wild
Abundant Greatness to all.
Thanks, Elizabeth! What’s your title (ex. Master Hand Analyst, Business Coach, etc.) that you want me to use?
I am a Preventive and Lifestyle Physician, Author, Wellness Expert Speaker and Holistic Health Coach who empowers individuals and health care providers to embrace a holistic approach to optimal health and a non-toxic way of living (http://www.JenniferWeinbergMD.com)!
PJ is gifted in her ability to bring together entrepreneurs in a kind and effective way. She is able to create an amazing sense of community that carries everyone forward! Her List-a-Palooza suggestions and programs provided straightforward, practical and effective tips and tools that really work! I found the weekly steps built upon each other to help me consistently build my list in a high-quality and genuine way!
Thank you PJ!
Dr. Jennifer L. Weinberg, MD, MPH, MBE
Preventive, Lifestyle & Environmental Health Physician,
The Simple | Pure | WholeTM Wellness Method
Website: http://www.JenniferWeinbergMD.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JenniferWeinbergMD
Get Your Free Nourishment Journal here http://bit.ly/1dtqK63
Thank you, Jennifer! 😀
When I started to follow Penelope I had just put my business online.
I practiced all her suggestions especially for my facebook fan page and for public speaking and in one month I reached the first 100 likes and I was able to host my first live event!
What I love most of Penelope’s style and approach is that it is easy, straightforward and practical.
Little duable steps that I can take daily or weekly according to my needs.
Now after three months I feel more confident in my personal communication skills and also in interacting through social media.
Thank You PJ!!
Silvia Camerini
MotherWomen Coach, Doula, Magick Maker
http://www.pregnanciesqueen.com
Thank you, Silvia! 😀 And congratulations!
I receive them! hugs 😀
I am an author of The Overfunctioning Woman’s Handbook: Uncommon Sense to Deal With Impossible Jobs and Impossible People. Before working with PJ, I recognized the power of reaching out to an audience of busy women through digital means, but I had no idea how to do it effectively. With PJ’s patient guidance and step-by-step systems, I’ve been building my brand and community and am about to launch my first digital product related to the great material my book has to offer. Additionally, her LIST-A-PALOOZA Power Hour has rocked my reach. http://overfunctioningwoman.com/site/ Thank you, PJ!
Thanks, Sally! What’s your title (ex. Master Hand Analyst, Business Coach, etc.) that you want me to use?
High-functioning Freedom Mentor? What do you think, PJ?
“PJ Van Hulle has a precise way of doing things: I love how she gets directly to the point and highlights the key elements for maximum usability! In everything PJ does, she is efficient, streamlined and gets to the results FAST! I increased my audience by 25% during the List-A-Palooza and learned game changing techniques to build my list. Thanks PJ! Stephana Johnson Get Your Business On Center Stage and Have More Clients and Cash Flow http://www.stephanajohnson.com“
Thanks, Stephana! What’s your title (ex. Master Hand Analyst, Business Coach, etc.) that you want me to use?
What I enjoyed most about Listapalooza: The chance to hear multiple experts being interviewed by PJ, the camaraderie of the group, the increase in my stats on FB and Twitter by 35%. PJ is very responsive and makes herself available to answer participant questions. She is real, down to earth, and very clear, practical…and fun! PJ and LIstapalooza rock!
I have two testimonials right now on my site: http://www.CarolSteinberg.com that are as much as anyone could ask…and I have a student testimonial I really should put up too. Thanks for the reminder!
Carol, You are such a delicious artist. I love the new work you offer on your site. While my own home is filled with your beautiful work, I find that I still crave more and often come just to visit your site and see the world through your eyes. Thank you for bringing so much beauty to the world. Love,
— Katherine Woodward Thomas, Best Selling Author of Calling In The One, Co-Founder Feminine Power
Love your beautiful paintings, Carol! Looking at them put a smile on my face today. It’s a gorgeous world you paint! Hugs,
— Chellie Campbell, Bestselling Author, The Wealthy Spirit and Zero to Zillionaire
Thanks, Carol! What’s your title (ex. Master Hand Analyst, Business Coach, etc.) and the URL for your website that you want me to send people to? http://www.CarolSteinberg.com?
Oh, thanks, PJ! Fine artist, artist, painter, etc. And yes, that is my website. It needs updating badly…but new work is posted almost daily at http://www.CarolSteinberg.com/blog. That’s my blog–same URL with /blog at the end. If any one buys anything and I can track it to you–I will pay you a commission or give you a painting if you prefer and it adds up. You are so kind to help me out–I appreciate you so much.
Thanks, Carol! 😀