Comments on: Call That A Goal? THIS is a Goal!

By: Tim Brownson

Tim Brownson — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 14:07:40 +0000

@ Bob – I do indeed and I know Mikes brother Andy fairly well. It’s complicated, but all I’ll say is I don’t think it will work, but thanks for the idea.

By: Bob Collier

Bob Collier — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 03:21:07 +0000

Tim, you live in Windermere, Florida, don’t you? So does Mike Dooley of Totally Unique Thoughts. Or did last time I looked. He has a lot of fans. Maybe he can help.

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By: Josh Lipovetsky

Josh Lipovetsky — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 03:07:31 +0000

Hey Tim! I didn’t go through all of the comments, but here is what I would do: I would get the contact information of big companies like Wal Mart, Target, K Mart, Sams Club, Costco, etc. ANY COMPANY that could have anything to do with selling books.

This could really give any company a great public image, which would help them rake in the sales. It’s a minimal investment for them, with potential for positive press, and greater returns. I would not just contact 1 person; I would probably contact multiple people from the company, and try to set up a sales pitch. If that didn’t work, then I would go to the next company. There is always hope around the corner; even in the face of rejection.

I hope that you achieve your goal, and I can’t wait to hear when 1,000,000 copies are given away!

Best of luck,
Josh Lipovetsky.

By: Tim Brownson

Tim Brownson — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 20:10:03 +0000

@ Stephanie – Wow, Douglas Adams, I’m flattered!

I didn’t know Branson was a TED affilaite and I will definitely look into that. Small books stores is intriguing although I’m not sure if we could get enough to do it for free to pull it off. Definitely going to give it some thought though. Thanks!

@ SI – I think you’re right and that is the way we are leaning.

@ Mukul – No it doesn’t! All goals are worthy if they are right for you.

By: Mukul Verma

Mukul Verma — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 03:03:10 +0000

This puts my goals to shame, back to the drawing board.

Mukul

By: Seminar Insiders

Seminar Insiders — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 03:02:22 +0000

Wow that is a HUGE goal. I believe you can accomplish it. You have put the path down in place for you to reach your goals.

I am predicting you will have a mix of all 3 options in your outcome :)

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:49:16 +0000

I enjoyed your post, Tim. Your writing strikes me as very similar to Douglas Adams.

On the question of distribution: how about through independent bookstores? There are thousands of such smaller bookstores across America in towns of populations too small to be of interest to big box chain stores. The one in my hometown has a thriving business and it serves the needs of a community that is miles away from a Wal-mart or Target.
The proprietor is a man called Tom who’s been an independent book dealer for more than thirty years and knows the ends and outs of distributing books through smaller urban areas. Contact info is: Corner Bookstore, 43 N. Jackson St. Winder, Georgia, 30680 – (770) 867 – 5800
cornerbookstore@alltel.net

On the question of financial backing from philanthropists or grants: Why not try networking through TED.com affiliates. Now there’s a group of active-minded do-gooders always on the look-out for ways of helping people better their circumstances. Sir Richard Branson is a TED affiliate, in fact.

Good luck with the book, Tim. I think it’s a splendid idea. This is just the kind of advice we all need in the face of this recession.