Hello hello,

Now look, I can’t write promotional stuff to save my life. It’s cheesy, most often does not apply to me, and generally sucks..

• Are you working too hard?
• Are you spending doing too long doing tasks that don’t use your talents?
• Do you have things you’ve been meaning to do for ages, but haven’t?
• Do you run a company and need more help but can’t afford it

Imagine if you could get someone else to do your work for you… If you could ask someone else to find you work, promote your services, do your market research, find you suppliers, deal with customer care, arrange appointments and functions, deal with bookings for events and travel… how much stress and hassle would that save you?

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So I’m not going to try to write such artificial drivel now. Especially to my friends.

Instead I’m going to tell you what’s been going on for the last few months, and then leave you with a small request that could make you a healthy chunk of money. (Really healthy in fact…)

As most of you will know, I quit CitySafe at Christmas after 3 informative years of saving London from the apocalypse (with considerable success I might add – no bird flu, no nukes, no car bombs… just one radioactive Rusky… not on my watch!!).

Since then I’ve been taking a break, and working  on an idea that has long been in my head: how can I get other people to make money for me, do my work, and be happy about doing it?

Whilst kicking back with los Campbells in Buenos Aires, I’m pleased to say I found the answer: Online Personal Assistants.

It’s not a new idea, by any means. There’s plenty of competition out there – I know, I’ve tried it – but fortunately for me it’s either incompetent or expensive.

I placed an advert out there for a PA, and was inundated with replies from seemingly intelligent, versatile, experienced people who can do all the things I don’t want to do, for less money than I earn per hour. No brainer, right?

So I interviewed a bunch of them and, needless to say, a lot were crap. But there were a few who were really sharp. Perfect English, lots of business experience of how things really get done, nimble brains, and keen to work for me. Jackpot.

I employed a few of them to get working on things for me and they zipped through it. It was brilliant. It made me realise that so much stuff just lingers and if we get around to it it doesn’t actually take very long to do at all; but even so, it’s a lot more pleasurable to give someone else £10 to do it. Sort of like tax returns. Yeah, I COULD do them, but I really would much rather pay someone else to do it for me.

Then I figured it would be neat to get them to pay for themselves. They could get me work that I was too lazy to apply for. So I gave them a brief, and low and behold.. an easy £2,000 website job. (I got someone else to do it and took a cut instead, but that’s a different story.)

Since then I’ve been giving them all sorts of stuff to do and it’s seriously addictive. I’ll think of something, then I’ll think “Could my PA do thi… Hell YES they could!”, send a quick email and within a few days it’s done. Tell me that isn’t awesome.

So seeing that the idea worked so well I figured I should go all in, and have formed a team of business-thinking, resourceful, and productive people who live to do your bidding. (Sometimes literally – they’re very good at listing things on eBay, as well as the more serious day-to-day business.)

We’ve been working with some people and companies testing out the processes, building the websites and tools we need, getting workflows set up and all that, and now we’re ready for the world.

Standard objections at this stage

1. I really really don’t need it — you’re probably right. Skip this tiresome patter and read the bit about affiliates and how to earn £3,500 by recommending these services.
2. I can do all of it myself — yes, you CAN, but do you WANT to? How long have you been meaning to do these things for?
3. I can’t afford it – our services cost the same as a cleaner. And let me assure you, they’re a LOT more intelligent, and much faster at getting things done than any cleaner I’ve ever seen. Plans start from a very affordable 2 hours per week.

So what now

Well if you want a trial, come along and sign up -  there’s a free trial included with every plan.  But given that you’re receiving this email you may well not need or want a PA.

Which does rather beg the question of why I’ve been telling you all this. I’ll tell you why. Because now you’re better informed for this part:

AFFILIATE SCHEME

To get things rolling with the company, I’m offering a 20% first year revenue affiliate programme.

So when you’re spreading the good word to those in need, you can also be earning up to £3,500 per new sign up… just tell them to mention your name then they sign up and I’ll handle the rest.

Think about that a second before rejecting it. £3,500 per person. That means if you get 10 people to sign up you get £35,000. That’s a salary. Hell, that’s a HOUSE in many countries. From spreading the word to 10 people. So get thinking, eh?

Here’s a quick list of the key points for you:

1. Super competent.
2. Can quickly pay for themselves.
3. No overheads or commitment.
4. Employ one person, get a team, and so benefit from a broad set of skills.
5. Cheaper than a cleaner.
6. You get to say “have your people talk to my people.”

And the typical clients:

1. Will include people you know
2. Possibly run their own business
3. Are trying to grow, cost cut, or work less without sacrificing income
4. Work too hard for their own good

So.. there you have it. My life and a sales email wrapped up in one very long email.

Thanks for taking the time to read it, and thank you in advance for helping make this undertaking a success,