Review
“If you fail in your ability to apply the rules of ‘opportunity discernment’, 80/20 and The 4% Factor in your life as an entrepreneur, you’re wasting 96% of your valuable resources. Hungry for more wisdom and examples of how to turn your business around with the 80/20 rule and The 4% Factor? Grab the 230-page book.”
– Eric T. Wagner, FORBES
“Your pricing strategy is wrong if you aren’t doing this”
– Leonard Kim, INC
“I LOVE 80/20 Sales and Marketing!”
– Jeff Walker Creator of the Product Launch Formula
“I’ve recommended 80/20 Sales and Marketing to thousands of people. It’s required reading for my marketing, product and sales team members. It’s the single most useful marketing book I’ve ever read.”
– Emerson Spartz, CEO – Dose.com
“It pays to study Perry Marshall.”
– Frank Kern
“If you haven’t read 80/20 Sales & Marketing, you’re out of your mind.”
– Sam Carpenter, Author, “Work The System” Perry Marshall is a sales and marketing ninja. Read this book, apply the lessons, and slice your way to victory.
-Chris Guillebeau, New York Times bestselling Author, The $100 Startup
Perry Marshall is the Gene Schwartz of the 21st century. Schwartz's book, Breakthrough Advertising, is every bit as current as the first day it rolled off the press in 1966. Perry's work is like that. Perry has consulted with the best marketers on the planet for over a decade. He combines the attributes of the most calculated engineer with the artistry of a poet. He delivers the deepest dive into the “80/20 Principle” you’ve ever taken, as it applies to copywriting, buying traffic, scaling traffic, dominating markets, and sales conversion. 80/20 is not a rule of thumb; it’s a law of nature and a way of life. If you are not following Perry’s formula, you are leaving millions on the table.
-Brian Kurtz, Executive Vice President, Boardroom Inc.
Perry has been THE go-to wizard for using Google Adwords as the mega-valuable tool for entrepreneurs it was meant to be, and I recommend his materials without hesitation. Without his insights and advice on pay-per-click, I can't even imagine where many successful online business owners (in literally hundreds of industries) would be right now. Deservedly, Perry's now stepped into the mainstream and is no longer the best-kept secret of niche entrepreneurs. The unique tools in this book are game-changers for anyone looking to take their business to the next level.
-John Carlton, Legendary Copywriter and President, Marketing Rebel Inc.
Perry Marshall's teaching on 80/20 was so riveting I cancelled my appointments for the afternoon and read the entire manuscript. It is a gold mine in insight and depth. I am still processing it!
-Lance Wallnau, President, Lance Learning Group
Very often, the most powerful ideas in the world are laying around in plain sight unappreciated, poorly understood, and unused. One such idea was Google's AdWords system. It may be hard to believe now, but for many long months after it was released, this ingenious new approach to advertising —which now amounts to about about 90% of Google's prodigious income —was dismissed by the pay-per-click advertising experts of the time. The Pareto Principle is another idea that contains incredible, but largely untapped power. Many have heard of it, usually as the 80/20 Rule, but until recent years it was one of those ‘so what?’ factoids that most people fail to appreciate let alone do anything with. Amazingly, the same guy who first sorted out how to use Google AdWord's profitably, is the very same guy who has breathed fresh life into this most productive of mathematical insights. If you are a marketer or business owner, or anyone who wants to be more successful in this world, wrapping your head about the 80/20 Rule as it is explained by Perry Marshall will be the single most effective thing you can do all year, any year. -Ken McCarthy, CEO, Amacord, and Founder,The System Seminar for Internet Marketing
Every once in a while, a book arrives that seems to speak the right message at the perfect time. 80/20 Sales and Marketing is one of those books, and one that will prove to be a milestone in the marketing canon. I hadn't finished the first few pages before I knew beyond doubt that I was reading something that would be extremely significant for my business, and my life. I barely blinked before I was halfway through! Perry Marshall has delivered a work of simple genius. He reveals a pattern that is so woven into natural law that, when you open your eyes to it, you'll see it all around you. Leaving no stone unturned, he then takes you by the hand through a complete business master class, covering marketing, personal effectiveness, time management, advertising, cash flow, hiring, firing, loving the work you do, and making a real difference. I can safely guarantee that 20% of this book will take your success to the next level, and within that just a few gems will skyrocket you to another place completely.
-Ben Hunt, Author, Convert!: Designing Web Sites to Increase Traffic and Conversion
Perry's 80/20 course was of those pesky life-changing experiences. Now I’m heading off to go do it.
-Randall Ingermanson, Author, Writing Fiction for Dummies
You will be stunned how scary accurate the Marketing DNA Test is.
- Brad Richdale, Legendary Writer, Director, Producer, and Direct Marketer
We have started using the DNA test on all candidates we interview, and it seems to be remarkably accurate and insightful. I say this with some qualification, having taken assessments by DIVINE and a DISC profile not too long ago. MarketingDNA stands with the big boys!
-Hans Riemer, President, Market Vantage, LLC
When I was a kid, my favorite board game was Chutes and Ladders. I loved it when I landed at the foot of a ladder and could take a short cut to victory. Reading 80/20 Sales and Marketing gives me the same feeling. Though Perry and the rest of us look at the same world, he sees the hidden order of things—the ladders to success that almost nobody recognizes. He's taken the 80/20 Principle farther than it's ever been taken before, and shares tools so powerful that I challenge anyone to implement these insights and not quintuple their business within two years. -Howard Jacobson, Author, Google AdWords for Dummies
There are a lot of smart marketing gurus out there. At one time or another, I've been on most of their email lists and spent five figures on their products. But, if I had to choose just one to listen to, it'd be Perry. If you only pay attention to Perry Marshall when it comes to AdWords, you are missing the boat. From copywriting to conversions to email auto responders and much more, Perry has proven himself to be one of the most astute direct marketers and business strategists, online or offline, around today.
-Adam Kreitman, Words That Click, CrazyEgg.com
The fact that I have my own TV show in Poland is directly connected with Perry Marshall's 80/20 Productivity Express. -Gregory Mogilevsky, TV Host, "Biznes w Sieci" ("Business in the Net") on TVN CNBC in Poland, Warszawa, Poland I took Perry’s 80/20 course last year and had the most productive year of my life. No exaggeration.
-Michael Arnold, President,The Natural Fertility Experts Ltd, London, UK
As of today for 2013, my client base is down 23%; revenue is up 43%. It’s like I was in second gear for a year, and now I’m in fourth. More speed, less RPM. -Adam Libman, Libman Tax Strategy
I bought the Perry Marshall marketing system quite a few years back, his book, Ultimate Guide to Google AdWords, white papers course, and a few other very useful courses and seminars and implemented them. I went from working all the time and killing myself to all of a sudden making more money, starting a second and third business and having a huge amount of time off when I wanted to! I still do a lot of work, but on my terms now.
-Jade Sullivan, Access Trading
I’m a productivity junkie, and I’ve done just about every book, training, or system, from Stephen Covey to David Allen. Perry’s course has been some of the best teaching on this subject I’ve ever experienced. In the first session, I reclaimed an extra hour per day; by the third session, I totally revolutionized how I run my business. I was too busy to take it. Ha ha—I took it anyway. Cut my average workweek by about 20 hours and more than doubled, almost tripled, my income. Brought on two major, six-figure clients. Have two more knocking at my door right now. Literally booked solid. Fully on track to clear $1 million in revenue for this year. Made room for me to become a major contributor in my church, but not the way you think. Yes, we give money, but what I'm speaking about is the fact that I've been free to lead financial peace classes and be available in other ways, for my church. Stopped doing things that I was good at, but that were not the highest use of my time— a major leverage point.
-Ray Edwards, Founder & CEO, Ray Edwards International, Inc.
From the Author
Are You Tired of the "New Bag Of Tricks" Treadmill Yet?
Forbes Magazine said "96% Of What You Do Is A Waste" in Eric Wagner's review of this book. It's true. If you've been marketing online for any length of time, you've gotten daily pitches about all the ways to get web traffic....
Search Engine Optimization, 999 variations on Social Media; Building Co-Registration Email Lists, Banner Ads, Inbound Links, Pay Per Click, Popups... Some Crazy Viral Marketing Scheme That You Hope Will Work...
How many of those things do you think you can master? Is your head hurting yet? Mine is.
You can buy at least a dozen books that promise you to teach you some technique that is going to make you rich.
Well, my friend, I got tired of the Technique-Of-The-Month club a LONG time ago. I'm not on that bandwagon anymore.
The 80/20 Principle is THE most powerful lever in business. It is the ultimate simplifier because 95% of this stuff is a waste of time. It's literally the first thing any sales or marketing professional should master. It's not merely a rule of thumb, it's a law of nature. Most people have no idea how many layers of selling power it contains. That's why I wrote 8020 Sales and Marketing.
I thought I understood the 80/20 Principle - then I experienced an epiphany, something I'd never seen anywhere else. It led to a formula that I began applying in my business and clients' businesses, producing explosive growth. It was crucial to cracking the code on Google AdWords and led me to become the best selling author on the subject of Google advertising. Soon I began developing tools that reveal deep insights from seemingly trivial bits of data. If you're a "numbers person" and you're just starting out in sales or marketing, this book will become the master framework for everything you do and everything you learn going forward. If you're an experienced sales or marketing pro, this book will redefine your very profession.
From the Inside Flap
CUT YOUR WORK IN HALF and DOUBLE YOUR SALES Guided by famed marketing consultant and bestselling author Perry Marshall, learn how to save 80% of your time and money by zeroing in on the right 20% of your market --then apply 80/202 and 80/203 to gain 10X, even 100X the success. With exclusive online tools, the 80/20 Power Curve and Marketing DNA Test, you possess the power to identify untapped markets, slash waste, and target high-profit opportunities, gaining you time and exponentially greater profits.
You're in for one of those explosive moments when an interesting notion becomes a momentous epiphany...because Perry Marshall is about to blow your mind! Read slowly. Put down often. Do what Perry says. Then we can all go out to lunch and celebrate!
-Michael E. Gerber, Author, The E-Myth
I've read well over 1,000 business books and 80/20 Sales and Marketing is among the top 10 for actionable strategies to fast impact your bottom line. Every business person should own a copy - highlighted, dog-eared and underlined.
-Bill Harrison, CEO, Bradley Communications Corp.
Best business book I've read this year. Focusing only on the 20% of the 20% that really matters using the power curve and reverse thinking has made my business extremely profitable. Once you understand how to disqualify, work less and make more, life flows naturally. Powerful, little-known concepts are clearly articulated with terrific real world examples and concise summaries.
-James Schramko, Founder, SuperFast Business
If you don't know who Perry Marshall is -- unforgivable.
-Dan Kennedy, Author, The Ultimate Marketing Plan
From the Back Cover
"You're in for one of those explosive moments when an interesting notion becomes a momentous epiphany because Perry Marshall is about to blow your mind! Read slowly. Put down often. Do what Perry says. Then we can all go out to lunch and celebrate!"
--Michael E. Gerber, Author, The E-Myth
"I've read well over 1,000 business books and 80/20 Sales and Marketing is among the top ten for actionable strategies to fast impact your bottom line. Every business person should own a copy--highlighted, dog-eared, and underlined."
--Bill Harrison, CEO, Bradley Communications Corp.
"Best business book I've read this year. Focusing only on the 20 percent of the 20 percent that really matters, using the power curve, and reverse thinking has made my business extremely profitable. Once you understand how to disqualify, work less, and make more, life flows naturally. Powerful, little-known concepts are clearly articulated with terrific real world examples and concise summaries."
--James Schramko, Founder, SuperFast Business
"If you don't know who Perry Marshall is--unforgivable."
--Dan Kennedy, Author, The Ultimate Marketing Plan
About the Author
Perry Marshall the number-one author and world's most-quoted consultant on Google advertising. He has helped over 100,000 advertisers save literally billions of dollars in "AdWords stupidity tax." His Chicago company, Perry S. Marshall & Associates, consults both online and brick-and-mortar companies on generating sales leads, web traffic, and maximizing advertising results. He's been featured at conferences in the U.S., Canada, Ireland, Great Britain, Israel and Australia. He's shared the stage with Zig Ziglar, Brian Tracy, Dan Kennedy, Jay Abraham, T.D. Jakes, Harvey Mackay and Les Brown. He's consulted in over 200 industries, from computer hardware and software to high-end consulting, from health & fitness to corporate finance.
