I understand why you would want to keep it and that is fine, it will serve as a constant reminder for me not to put my foot in my mouth without having all of my ducks in order.

I have been considering about getting into the blogging business to help augment my skills for my other business which is online gaming. I am a consultant for many companies with whom I help with internet marketing, e-marketing, SEO, promotions, affiliate management, etc. I also believe that reading blogs such as yours will increase my ability to make better suggestions when it comes to blog networking and article marketing. I have a few people who are way ahead of me in the poker gaming biz but we are all friends for as big as it may seem, this is really a cottage industry.

I am grateful for sites such as yours and Garry’s, with whom I am hoping to better understand shortly. I understand the offering works both ways, so I will participate when I can.

This is a whole new world for me and I am hoping to take the affiliate business in online gaming,which is very secretive, to this very public forum. So I really need to understand what is possible, what are the pros and cons, ROI, and many other factors before I stick my neck out. And I mean that literally.

If what I think is possible from the limited exposure I have had with the type of social networking going on here, the sky is the limit for us and we can say goodbye to the sharks of our gaming affiliate and review syndicates.

So kudos for your blog and your networked friends.

Tico

If you find something on my blog that bothers you, I want to hear about it every time. Open discussions are the whole point of blogging, and I make my share of mistakes.

Pricing strategy is one of the trickier parts of business (not just internet business). It makes sense to allow certain customers to get a special discount, but I think it is very important not to be sleezy or deceptive.

In this case the retail price is $147 (I think) from the sales page. That’s the real price, and my understanding is that many people pay that.

One way that I can create unique value for my readers is to approach guys like Andrew and ask for discounts for them as a group. I did that in this case. When setting pricing, Andrew anticipates these requests and his pricing structure is set up to support it.

In fact, many of Andrew’s affiliates offer a similar discount. Often, all you have to do is ask. Same holds true for many retail products (like automobiles).

As an aside, two things have impressed me about Firepow — Andrew himself and the enormous investment that he has made in the Firepow platform.

So, fire away. I only recommend products that I really think are great, and this is certainly one of those.

Regards,
Mark

In one post, it discussed a conversation taking place with Andrew to reduce the $147 monthly fee by $25 which was granted. Then I saw this discount coupon which was $25 or $300 per year.

Again, please forgive me as I am unable to justify my remarks.

I’d love to hear which part you think is dishonest so I can deal with it directly.

Hope you’re having a great day!

Mark

Do the people who read this really think, honest communication is taking place here without alterior motives? Of course, that motive being money, like affiliate marketing. I am looking for honest reviews and opinions and to find answers wrapped in hype is mindblowing, this is like the “tin men” of the 50’s but online.

Can I have a drink of water?