Mar
27

Press on…

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Here is a guest article from a fellow copywriter and mastermind partner… Ms Julie Guest take it away!

Earlier this week I was on a coaching call with one of my Platinum members, and she was having a vent session.

You know, one of those horrible “this is all just too hard I think I should just give up, I’m not really cut out to do this”..kind of vent session.

I’ve certainly had them and I bet you have too.

When I was a kid, my Mom used to call these outbursts “haircuts”. All we’d have to say to her is “Mom – I need to have a haircut – can you listen for a sec?”. And we’d let it all hang out, moan, whine and complain…and within 5 minutes, usually felt a lot better.

Vent sessions are important. No – they’re critical for your success.

Being a solopreneur can be lonely and terribly isolating…there you are banging away at your key board, with just your dog at your feet…and an empty
coffee mug on your desk. Its essential you have an outlet – someone you can trust your innermost fears to, who’s not going to freak out (like your
husband who just saw the credit card bill and is wondering if this “marketing stuff really works!”)

That’s the power of having a good coach.

Someone who can help you walk through your fears, realign your path, and keep you moving exactly where you need to go.

I heard someone once say that you can never put a price on having someone in your life who believes in you more than you believe in yourself…

I saw the power of this when I was 15 years old in high school. My Mom’s best friend also happened to be the vice principal of my high school and the
head of the math department…

Now math has NEVER been my strong suit. But when I was 15, the vice principal took my Mom aside one day and told her that I didn’t have a hope
of passing my math exam that year. And of course, my now very worried Mom, told me…

Thing is…she was probably right.

Except that that wasn’t what I wanted to hear..and I’m a Capricorn (goat) …so, if you want me to do something…just tell me it can’t be done and I’ll
find a path to get there!

That year I got a math coach and met with her religiously twice a week. For me that was akin to having to get a root canal on a regular basis

…algebra, statistics, fractions YECH!!!

There were times I’d show up to those coaching sessions in floods of tears because I just didn’t “get” it. My coach would quietly listen, and when I’d
finished throwing my pity party and having a vent session, she’d say to me quietly “alright…now where were we..”

That year I passed my math exam with 76% – a personal triumph of epidemic proportions! But if my coach hadn’t believed in me…or had told me that it
was unlikely I’d pass and I should just “stick to art”…I would never, ever had known what I was capable of.

What about you?

What problem are you grappling with at the moment that makes you just want to scream? Is it bad enough to make you question whether you should throw in
the towel and just go get a desk job working for someone else?

Never, NEVER, Never Give Up!!!

You were given your dreams for a purpose. The fact that your goal is to make $100K, $200K, $500K, or to work less without sacrificing income so you can
spend more time with your family…I believe these are your God given desires.

You’ve got them for a reason. Its your job to grace the world with your own form of beauty – no one else offers what you do, in the way that you do.

This week’s ezine is all about the power of perseverance.

I want to give you a giant helping of inspiration to help you push through whatever you might be struggling with right now. (Keep this ezine in a safe
place so you can reread it when you need to!)

Winston Churchill famously once said “never,never, never give up.”

There’s another saying I love – an old Japanese proverb that says “fall done 7 times get up 8.”

But by far, one of my favorite quotes of all time is the one Erin Brokovich carried around in her pocket in a letter her Dad wrote.

“Nothing in the world can take the place of Persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent.
Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts.

Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent.

The slogan ‘Press On’ has solved and always will solve the problems of the
human race.”

To your massive abundance and success!

About Julie Guest:

Julie Guest is a direct response copywriter, marketing consultant and best selling author.

Having studied marketing greats like Gary Halbert, Joe Sugarman, Robert Collier, Eugene Schwartz, Dan Kennedy, David Ogilvy, Victor Schwab, Gary Bencivenga and Joe Karbo – Julie has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs and business owners make dramatic transformations to their businesses and bank accounts.

Julie is founder of Blazing Copy – a boutique marketing company based in Ann Arbor Michigan that specializes in direct response marketing for entrepreneurs. Her private copywriting and consulting clients range from a handful of Fortune 500 clients to many self-made entrepreneurs and business owners, in industries as diverse as plastic surgery, real estate, financial and legal services, retail, insurance, beauty and healthcare. More than 85% of Julie’s private clients use her repeatedly because she does so much more than “just writes copy” – she delivers STRATEGY, uncovers hidden opportunities, creates new opportunities, repositions products and re-invents businesses.

Julie is founder of TheClientStampede.com – the place for heart centered solopreneurs to make more money, have more fun and give more back.
Request your copy of her free audio CD “10 Success Strategies To Create A Client Stampede In Your Business & Prosper In The New Economy” by visiting www.TheClientStampede.com

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About Julie Guest:

Julie Guest is a direct response copywriter, marketing consultant and best selling author.

Having studied marketing greats like Gary Halbert, Joe Sugarman, Robert Collier, Eugene Schwartz, Dan Kennedy, David Ogilvy, Victor Schwab, Gary Bencivenga and Joe Karbo – Julie has helped hundreds of entrepreneurs and business owners make dramatic transformations to their businesses and bank accounts.

Julie is founder of Blazing Copy – a boutique marketing company based in Ann Arbor Michigan that specializes in direct response marketing for entrepreneurs. Her private copywriting and consulting clients range from a handful of Fortune 500 clients to many self-made entrepreneurs and business owners, in industries as diverse as plastic surgery, real estate, financial and legal services, retail, insurance, beauty and healthcare. More than 85% of Julie’s private clients use her repeatedly because she does so much more than “just writes copy” – she delivers STRATEGY, uncovers hidden opportunities, creates new opportunities, repositions products and re-invents businesses.

Julie is founder of TheClientStampede.com – the place for heart centered solopreneurs to make more money, have more fun and give more back.
Request your copy of her free audio CD “10 Success Strategies To Create A Client Stampede In Your Business & Prosper In The New Economy” by visiting www.TheClientStampede.com

Mar
26

Spring is here and marketing opportunities abound

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Spring is here and opportunities abound..

Gotta love this time of year.

Everyone is happier… it starts getting beautiful outside (somewhere… I am sure, just not here today : ) … and the holiday seasons are starting to show themselves.

Spring holidays.

Summer holidays.

…All the perfect opportunity for you to be in touch with your prospects and clients.

Right now is when you need to be out there in front of your clients noses – showing them exactly why they should trust you and shop with you again (especially when their minds are on everything else BUT buying from you).

This is on top of your efforts to attract new clients.

How to Maximize Your Marketing Results with 2 Easy Steps

1) First thing you need to do is make them an offer they can’t refuse. And the easiest way to do that is to bundle your products and services in new “packages” that are not available at any other time of the year. Why?

Because they are looking for a deal. A deal they can’t find anywhere else – and it doesn’t mean the cheapest price either… it means the most attractive offer.

Do you have multiple products and services? Have you created an inventory of your products and services?

Do it – right now… the results will amaze you.

List off every product, service, report, package, or incentive you have for your clients.

Then fit like-minded products together in a few different ways – have a Silver, Gold, and Platinum package arrangement ranging from inexpensive to medium ticket price to high end price tag.

For example, maybe you run a massage business.

You could offer a 60 minute massage, a book on at-home- stress-relief, an audio complete with soothing music, massage oil for at home use, and a couple nice candles to top it off.

Let’s say you price this at $75 – which is the perfect price point for many lower end gifts – package it up nicely with gift certificates on nice paper, a basket, wrapped up professionally.

Your gold offer – monthly massages for 6 months, free spa products, the book as above – plus one more on creating your own spa at home, the candles and oil also included, plus a nice pair of slippers for lounging. Price tag – $500

Your platinum – 12 months worth of massages, all of the above, plus a facial and pedicure every other month (done by someone you subcontract with). This for $750. This gives you 3 very nice packages that you can offer your clients… packages that are not available at any other time of the year.

Bundle them up real nice and have them wrapped up like a pro – and you will make a very attractive offer for your clients that are looking for simple gifts they can buy – right up to the husbands who will pay the big ticket price tag knowing that the gift they are giving their wife will be very much appreciated for the next 12 months.

2) After you have your bundle created – then you need to get the message out.

First – tell your existing clients – they are much more likely to buy than someone who has never bought from you before.

Then, your past clients who haven’t bought from you in a while. Chances are good; they haven’t bought from you because they haven’t heard from you. So remind them you are around and you want their business. Last, spread the word to potential customers.

How do you get the word out?

Postcards – simple – easy – great way to drive traffic to your holiday bundle sales page.

Direct mail – send them a simple letter to tell them what kind of special deals you have put together for them this year.

Phone calls – call all the customers and prospects that you have their numbers.

Personalized faxes to people who have bought from you before.

Facebook Fan Pages and profile updates.

Facebook ads.

Google ads.

Email marketing campaigns.

Joint ventures.

Paid print advertising (yes, they do still work and they can bring you more quality leads per dollar than online. It is YOUR job to find every avenue that works to bring you leads. Ignoring print media is a big mistake… but is your choice to make).

Web pages announcing your holiday offers – the graphics on your main page lead them to your sales page for the bundles.

A Warning Though… if you are going through all this effort and work to improve your holiday sales – you had better make sure your message is done right.

- The web page sales pitch you use must convince them to buy.
- The sales copy you use must compel them to take action.
- The image you are portraying to your clients and prospects
  must show them you know what you are doing – and will treat
  them with the utmost of respect.

Now is the time to get busy!

Your clients and prospects are just as excited about spring and summer as you and I. So you need to get out there and pump up the fun you can offer them.

Make it fun.

Make it memorable.

…and last, make your message one they are glad to share with others!

Troy

PS: LAST CHANCE – this is the last week of the special bundle I am offering.

My entire Wild West Wealth 2-year long campaign was based on
the Wild West and the Gold Rush. It was fun and easy to find
material to use in my articles, and resulted in a couple hundred
people getting to the event. It also helped make Chris V a
multi-millionaire before he was 30 years old. Now you can get
all of those audios for a whopping $29!
https://responsivedm.infusionsoft.com/saleform/nathnisf

 

PS: SPEAKING OF FUN… are you a DOG LOVER?

This is a $56 BILLION dollar market in Canada and the US… and
no one is doing sub-niche marketing like what we are talking
about here.

I am woofing PUMPED about this!

I have something BIG stewing for dog lovers like you and I.

This Thursday, I am hosting a webinar that will show you a
proven way to improve the health of your dog, while putting some
extra cash in your pocket.

If you are interested in finding out more, just fill out this form
and I will be in touch right away with the webinar details…

Dog Lovers Who Like Making Money

Dog Lovers Who Like Making Money

Person Information
First Name *
Email *


It just shows you are interested in finding out more, no other
catch, hook, or gimmick.

Mar
23

Free lead generation at its finest

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I love free leads.

…don’t you?

One of the best ways to generate free leads and new customers
is through referral or word of mouth marketing.

Why? Because when a prospect is referred to you by someone
they already trust… they are much more likely to hire you
without questioning price.

And eliminating price shopping is very important… and price
competition is a battle you will never win. Someone is always
hungrier than you and more willing to give it away for next to nothing.

Go for the trusted approach instead.

Referrals and word of mouth marketing is the best way to do it quickly.

I had the privilege yesterday of having marketing expert Tom
Poland present a wonderful webinar for many for my clients and
subscribers.

Tom showed us his wicked-smart strategies on… ‘How to get ten
successful referrals every month – even when you are on holiday
or asleep.’

Please note that I have organized a replay but it is only
available for a short period of time… here’s the link:
http://www.8020center.com/krmreplay/

Tom has agreed to leave this replay online until at least the
end of the weekend so you have a couple of days to watch it.

Tom also made a super generous offer to everyone on the live
webinar and he has allowed me to pass this same offer on to all
my clients and subscribers as well. However this offer is only
available until the end of the weekend as well. (You can see the
offer at the end of the webinar or access it directly from the
replay page.)

So if you would some delightfully simple, easy to use proven
systems to get great referrals in your business I recommend you
watch Tom’s presentation.

Here’s what others have said about the event…

“The multiple referrals system idea revolutionized my way of
thinking about referral marketing. Thank you.”
Bozena Chorazewicz

“I’m very impressed with the information presented at this
webinar. I will certainly attend any others in the future. What a
delight to just not be ‘sold’ to!”
Sue Meyer

“This was a greatly refreshing seminar – Tom is a great,
engaging speaker, love the voice! And of course, a great
marketing leader.”
Trina Lo

“Thank you for respecting my time by presenting an excellent
systematic approach to referrals! I like that you gave practical
examples of HOW to implement them instead of only providing the
WHAT.”
Paul Guyon

“Many ideas and the time just flew by. A wealth of knowledge and
great ideas around referral marketing. Concrete, easy to
understandable tips around referral marketing. Thanks so much!”
Francie Kane

“Thank you for making referrals interesting and motivating me to
get started. Looking forward to learning more from you.”
Ak Err

“Great job Tom – Loved the Godfather idea – Will certainly look
to implement ASAP. Love seeing an Aussie teaching the world.”
Scott Osboldstone

“Many intriguing approaches to generating referrals. Great
webinar!”
Sam McNamee

“I really appreciate all these valuable ideas, methods, tried
and true marketing ideas. Your God Father strategy gave me a big
ah ha moment!”
Marilyn Schauber

“That was most excellent, Tom, thanks! I took copious notes and
have since written them up properly. I look forward to making a
plan based on them and then it’s all action! Many
thanks.”?Christine Fromont

“Thank you and Tom for the webinar yesterday – it was very
informative and worthwhile for follow up action – the Godfather
action approach is excellent – Have a great day.”?Coral
Smith

“Hi there, I wish to thank you for your Seminar yesterday. The
advice makes so much sense. The “Godfather” offer is so powerful.
Thank you again. Best wishes.”?Lee Hanna

“Thank you very much Tom for clarifying how easy referrals can
be. Awesome! Thank you again – you are wonderful! Regards to you
both.”?Charlotte Campbell Lamerton

The strategy that everyone loved was Tom’s “Godfather” strategy
to get large numbers of referrals in a short period of time.

Tom also shared a wonderful referral strategy for people with
staff. He explained how simple it is to motivate each team member
to get new clients in the door AND empower them to do just that.

He also explained costly but common mistakes to avoid and how to
implement a number of referral strategies for little or no cost.

The most common question from people who attended the webinar
was ‘Is there a replay of this webinar so I can watch it again
and show it other people?’

Well like I mentioned above, the good news is that the webinar
has been recorded and so if you go to this link you will be able
to watch a video replay of the entire presentation.

http://www.8020center.com/krmreplay/

Have a good day.

Troy

PS: I listen to a lot of marketing people each year and this
presentation is one of the most useful I have seen for quite some
time. So do take some time to check it before Tom takes it down.

http://www.8020center.com/krmreplay/

Mar
22

Are you part of the Flinch Club?

By | Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurial Spirits, Success

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Are you flinching enough?

I have alluded to some of the massive change I am going through this year.

In my personal life.

In my health.

In my business focus.

…and does it EVER feel good.

Change is good.

At least positive change.

But there is much to be said for that highly uncomfortable change too.

The kind that makes you wince because you just know it’s going to hurt… but you know it must be done.

Ya, that kind.

The kind that makes you flinch.

There is a FANTASTIC free book you can grab called “The Flinch”

Grab it here…

http://www.amazon.com/The-Flinch-ebook/dp/B0062Q7S3S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1332427738&sr=8-1 Are you part of the flinch club

The author, Julien Smith,  shares numerous examples of how to flinch more than ever, why you MUST start flinching more, and what to do when those around you try and hold you down while prying your eyeballs open so you CAN’T flinch anymore.

They do.

And you must fight them with all your might.

This has been a flinch-filled 3 months for me.

…I feel like I have a medical condition with all the flinching I have been doing!

But it was my motto for the year for massive change… and I am flinching more than enough to make it all happen quickly.

Get the book.

Just do it – read it – and make it your motto for the year.

You have 9 months left this year to make it your best ever…

…and if you aren’t flinching at LEAST 2 or 3 times a day… you will be highly disappointed at what changes you made this year.

Join me in the Flinch club.

Ok?

Troy

PS: One of the major flinches I am experiencing daily is with the business I am rolling out in the dog market.

It is something new to me.

It is exciting…

…and uncomfortable.

And I am loving it.

If you love animals and want to see what I am doing, and how you can work with me on this massive project ($56 BILLION DOLLAR market in Canada and the US alone)…

Then join me on the webinar tonight!

Fill out this form and I will let you know the details for the webinar at 7:30 MST tonight.

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Mar
21

Referrals and word of mouth marketing templates

By | Success

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I had the privilege yesterday of having marketing expert Tom Poland present a wonderful webinar for many for my clients and subscribers.

Tom showed us his wicked-smart strategies on… ‘How to get ten successful referrals every month – even when you are on holiday or asleep.’

Please note that I have organized a replay but it is only available for a short period of time… here’s the link: http://www.8020center.com/krmreplay/

Tom has agreed to leave this replay online until at least the end of the weekend so you have a couple of days to watch it.

Tom also made a super generous offer to everyone on the live webinar and he has allowed me to pass this same offer on to all my clients and subscribers as well. However this offer is only available until the end of the weekend as well. (You can see the offer at the end of the webinar or access it directly from the replay page.)

So if you would some delightfully simple, easy to use proven systems to get great referrals in your business I recommend you watch Tom’s presentation.

Here’s what others have said about the event…

“The multiple referrals system idea revolutionized my way of thinking about referral marketing. Thank you.”
Bozena Chorazewicz

“I’m very impressed with the information presented at this webinar. I will certainly attend any others in the future. What a delight to just not be ‘sold’ to!”
Sue Meyer

“This was a greatly refreshing seminar – Tom is a great, engaging speaker, love the voice! And of course, a great marketing leader.”
Trina Lo

“Thank you for respecting my time by presenting an excellent systematic approach to referrals! I like that you gave practical examples of HOW to implement them instead of only providing the WHAT.”
Paul Guyon

“Many ideas and the time just flew by. A wealth of knowledge and great ideas around referral marketing. Concrete, easy to understandable tips around referral marketing. Thanks so much!”
Francie Kane

“Thank you for making referrals interesting and motivating me to get started.  Looking forward to learning more from you.”
Ak Err

“Great job Tom – Loved the Godfather idea – Will certainly look to implement ASAP. Love seeing an Aussie teaching the world.”
Scott Osboldstone

“Many intriguing approaches to generating referrals. Great webinar!”
Sam McNamee

“I really appreciate all these valuable ideas, methods, tried and true marketing ideas. Your God Father strategy gave me a big ah ha moment!”
Marilyn Schauber

“That was most excellent, Tom, thanks!  I took copious notes and have since written them up properly. I look forward to making a plan based on them and then it’s all action!  Many thanks.”
 Christine Fromont

“Thank you and Tom for the webinar yesterday – it was very informative and worthwhile for follow up action – the Godfather action approach is excellent – Have a great day.” 
Coral Smith

“Hi there, I wish to thank you for your Seminar yesterday. The advice makes so much sense. The “Godfather” offer is so powerful. Thank you again. Best wishes.” 
Lee Hanna

“Thank you very much Tom for clarifying how easy referrals can be. Awesome! Thank you again – you are wonderful! Regards to you both.”
 Charlotte Campbell Lamerton

The strategy that everyone loved was Tom’s “Godfather” strategy to get large numbers of referrals in a short period of time.

Tom also shared a wonderful referral strategy for people with staff. He explained how simple it is to motivate each team member to get new clients in the door AND empower them to do just that.

He also explained costly but common mistakes to avoid and how to implement a number of referral strategies for little or no cost.

The most common question from people who attended the webinar was ‘Is there a replay of this webinar so I can watch it again and show it other people?’

Well like I mentioned above, the good news is that the webinar has been recorded and so if you go to this link you will be able to watch a video replay of the entire presentation.

http://www.8020center.com/krmreplay/

Kind regards

PS: I listen to a lot of marketing people each year and this presentation is one of the most useful I have seen for quite some time. So do take some time to check it before Tom takes it down.

http://www.8020center.com/krmreplay/

Mar
20

Fantastic beasts and where to find them

By | Entrepreneur, Main Content, Success, Wacky marketing ideas

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What a fantastic title that is.

Fantastic Beasts & Where to Find Them, is a little known book by JK Rowling.JK Rowling, marketing

Get it…

…or at least take the lessons I learned to heart and use them in your business.

This is not the actual mainstream book series like Harry Potter.

This is a niche book for true fans and devoted followers.

From the back:

“A copy of Fantastic Beasts & Where to Find Them” resides in almost every wizarding household in the country. Now Muggles too have the chance to discover where the Quintaped lives, what the Puffskein eats and why it is best not to leave milk out for a Knarl.

Proceeds from the sale of this book will go to Comic Relief, which means that the pounds and Galleons you exchange for it will do magic beyond the powers of any wizard. If you feel that this is insufficient reason to part with your money, I can only hope that passing wizards feel more charitable if they see you being attacked by a Maticore.”

Brilliant!

Not only is a great bit of teaser copy to the magical world that lays inside these pages, it leaves a harder close than normal books would – I SURE don’t want to get attacked by a Maticore, I don’t know about you!

The Manticore is a “highly dangerous Greek beast with the head of a man, the body of a lion and the tail  of a scorpion.  As dangerous as the Chimeraea, and as rare, the Manticore is reputed to croon softly as it devours its prey. Manticore skin repels almost all charms and the sting causes instant death.”

So what does this have to do with you and your marketing?

First, you need to realize that your greatest fans and customers LOVE new products that help them understand and use more effectively your other products.

JK Rowling has one of the best imaginations in the world, and her ability to put that into a form millions could read is amazing.

But she gets marketing.

She KNOWS that there is a segment of her customer base that would love to know more about the creatures in the books and movies that don’t even really exist (well, they do in the mind anyhow).

88 pages of descriptions of monsters and beasts that she created.

What they eat.

What they look like.

What to be careful of.

Did I say brilliant?

Think about your client base and the questions they have about your products and services?

Anything keep on coming up in the questions you get?

Why don’t you create videos, books or articles that address the questions and give them a chance to get involved.

Or create new products that help deepen the use of the existing products they own.

If you have a client base, there are other things you should be offering to them.

Period.

But its up to you to figure out what they want ad how they want it delivered.

The second BIG lesson here is something I have been hinting at A LOT lately!

Sub-niches.

A real GOLDEN opportunity for you in this present economy is to find very specific groups of people within your client base that have common characteristics.

Maybe a percentage of them skydive.

Or read Harry Potter books.

Or own cats.

You can target JUST THOSE people in your marketing.

It makes your marketing much easier to do.

And even MORE easier for your ideal clients to notice.

It’s like the “Pet Lovers  Realtor” I have spoken about.

She gets it.

She markets in kids magazines (parents with young kids are highly likely to also have a pet).

She markets in pet magazines and newsletters on a local scale.

She markets in some of the usual places… but in a city of 5,000 realtors… she is the ONLY one calling herself the Pet Lovers Realtor and using a picture of her and her dog.

So, so much easier to stand out in all the clutter when you are calling out to a VERY specific type of person.

Do you see that?

I hope so – this is a monster opportunity to improve the results of your marketing with just a few minor tweaks in your approach.

If you didn’t notice yet, I am doing this in the Dog market right now.

This is a $56 BILLION dollar market in Canada and the US… and no one is doing sub0niche marketing like what we are talking about here.

I am woofing PUMPED about this!

I have something BIG stewing for dog lovers like you and I.

This Thursday, I am hosting a webinar that will show you a proven way to improve the health of your dog, while putting some extra cash in your pocket.

If you are interested in finding out more, just fill out this form and I will be in touch right away with the webinar details…

Dog Lovers Who Like Making Money

Dog Lovers Who Like Making Money

Person Information
First Name *
Email *

It just shows you are interested in finding out more, no other catch, hook, or gimmick.

Talk to you soon. Troy

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