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When I first started my business, I did not sell to business opportunity seekers.  I sold to established businesses, like gun stores, pawn shops, Army Navy surplus stores, other wholesalers, etc.

But, then my business changed.  People were looking for an opportunity to start selling.  Some of those people wanted to sell to their local gun stores and pawn shops.  In an effort to not compete with my distributors, I stopped going after gun stores and pawn shops.  It was a business decision that was a mistake. 

Yes, I had distributors who successfully sold to gun stores and pawn shops, but there was a problem.  Whenever they ran up against one of my competitors, they couldn’t compete.  So, that gun store or pawn shop went to my competitors who did not have the same concerns about protecting their distributors.

I’m not criticizing them.  They did the right thing for their business.  Me, I’m probably losing, without exaggeration, over a half million dollars in sales every year and I’ve lost if for the past 10 years.

There are over 6000 gun stores in this country, and this isn’t counting all the pawn shops and locksmiths.  If I only picked up 500 of these gun stores, less than 10% of them, and they only spent $100 a month with me (a very conservative amount) in stun guns, pepper sprays, Tasers, etc, that is $600,000 a year in sales.

Now, I’m facing a similar situation.

As you probably know, I’ve started a hidden camera rental business.  I’ve designed it so it works both online and offline.  If you have a website, you can add it to your website and start renting hidden cameras.  You can also sell the concept to gun stores and pawn shops in your area.  I’m not going to go into this here.  You can get more information at http://www.safetytechnology.com/hiddencamerarental.htm.

I believe this is a perfect way for gun stores and pawn shops and locksmiths to add another revenue stream.  The demographics for gun stores are the same for people who need to rent a hidden camera.  In my opinion, its a perfect match.

I see the hidden camera rental program as a perfect way to get gun stores to start selling hidden cameras.  Its an untapped market.  We know from experience that 1 or 2 out of every 4 hidden camera rentals, result in a sale.  This is a great incentive for gun stores to look at the hidden camera rental program.

The problem, once again, is I don’t want to compete with my distributors.  However, I can’t lay back and just depend on my distributors to approach all the gun stores in their area.  I need to be more proactive this time.

I am developing a plan to present this opportunity directly to gun stores.  I will use direct mail to contact all gun stores, pawn shops and locksmiths in the country.  A side benefit to this is that once I get my foot in the door with the hidden camera rental opportunity, there is no doubt that many gun stores will start buying their pepper spray, stun guns and Tasers for me also.

But, as I said, I still don’t want to compete with my distributors.  This is a great opportunity for you, too.  I want you to take it if you want to.  So, this is what I’m going to do.

If you want to approach the gun stores, pawn shops, locksmiths and any other store in your area that you think would be open to this, you need to let me know that you want to do this.  You also need to actually purchase the hidden camera rental program and some posters to prove your genuine intent to sell to the stores in your area.  You will give me the relevant zip codes in your area and I will remove those from the lists that I will purchase.

I think you will agree that this is a fair way to do this.  Also, if you ask me to not solicit in your area, then later decide that you don’t want to do this, please let me know so I can take my shot at picking up the business.

This is probably the only time I will make this offer.  Future distributors will not get this opportunity because I will probably already have contacted the stores in their area.  This is only for you and it’s only for now.  If you want to do this, I need to hear from you soon.


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June 18th, 2010 07:02:46
85 comments

earnest g foster

i’m interested,if still available in 1 week,i’m about to build my website soon

Mike, you are the greatest, and in all the years I have been one of your happy dealers, I am thankful that you have shared so many awesome marketing ideas with us, such as writing articles, SEO, Article Marketing, creating back links, and so forth!

I sure do miss the days when I used to write articles for a dozen of our dealers! Who knows, maybe I have time to write article marketing pieces for one or two of them?

Mike, you’re the best and your company is awesome, as is your staff! Thanks for giving us alla chance to earn extra money (even cash income) with your great products!

Yours Truly,
Joe in Celebration

If anyone ever wondered what was going on when they are not around this is the perfect tool to find out

Mike,

You have a fabulous product line, and an awesome chance for ordinary people to earn Big Money with these “often sought after products,” which are not sold on every street corner!

As with any earning opportunity, people have to Get Motivated and Stay Motivated! They need a daily dose of Positive Encouragement! They should read books from authors such as Dale Carnegie, Anthony Robbins, Og Mandino, and Napoleon Hill.

Daily Motivation is important when starting or building a business, and even to continue growing an exisiting business!

Hope all of your dealers can get motivated and inspired to greatness with the Safety Technology products and opportunity!

By the way, for the new people and prospects…Mike Gravette is for real! You won’t be disappointed!

F.T.

We are not able to market your hidden cameras at this time, but we do sell a lot of the safe cans or diversion safes.

Thank you for your marketing tips.
Jeanie

With so many options, like the alarm clock hidden camera, the stuffed animal nanny cameras and even the disguised camera in the mirror, this opportunity is to good to pass up.

LOL, Joe you are a true genius. I wonder how many people will actually commission you for this post. I might even consider it since I might need some more help in showing people how to buy hidden cameras.

- Cree from MySurveillanceSite.com

Mike for the pass 4 yrs we have dealt with Safety-Tech. For yourself giving great information and for the Staff you cannot ask for better a better Company to deal with. Our Rental Program has been on for a little time since I purchased a couple of cameras a couple of month ago. Its running slowly but surely but I know that it will come to a head soon.

Again Mike and your Staff Thank You. For everything you Give it shall Return in Many.

Gail & Gord @ Safety4ucanada.com

Mike, this is some great information and a great opportunity for anyone selling hidden cameras, nanny cams or renting hidden cameras. You always think of your distributors first, and try to help with marketing all your products. Not everyone listens to you, but the ones that do reap the benefits.

Keep up the Great Work, and I personally hope to get started in the camera rental program very soon.

Justin Bambico

Crank me up for Colorado Springs.

Jack

A hidden camera rental program can be a great addition to our businesses. Thanks for the heads up and for always looking out for your distributors.

Mike, I thank you for a great idea about selling hidden cameras and nanny cameras. I am going to contact the stores here not only about hidden camera, but also alarms.

Phil

Yes, I will purchase the hidden camera rental program and posters. I will order next Monday June 21. In the mean time I will be developing a zip code list.

Mike, you are always on the cutting edge of ways to market hidden cameras. I’ve found the alarm clock hidden camera to do particularly well.

The hidden camera rental program is another stream of income. Good looking out, Mike.


Kim

A new venture! Sounds promising. Gearing up to market the local gun shops!

Sounds promising! Marketing local gun shops as I write this!

Hidden Camera Rental Neighborhood watch — ”Exposed”

Hey Mike,

Great advice from a smart business leader that is willing to help others profit from a great source of wisdom that you have acquired over the past two decades. Thanks my friend!

See you at the top
Martin

Getting our hidden camera site up now to compliment our self defense and stun gun sites. The rental program may not be for us at this time but I am hopeful that the DVR hidden cameras will do really well.

Bear Spray; when you just can’t stand to be mauled.


aline martin

I am interested in selling your product, but cant make any investment as i am on a pention. I have worked sales and security and know the market.

Aline Martin

Your ideas are great, just like your prices on hidden cameras and nanny cams. Keep the ideas coming, we can always use the help.

Mike,
This rental program sounds like a great way to grow and expand my business, and of course result in more hidden cameras sales. Given the increase n crime, domestic violence, and workplace issues, the need for hidden cameras will continue to grow.

Thanks, V~

Mike,
This is a great idea! The pawn shops and gun shops in my area would most definitely be interested in your rental program for hidden cameras and nanny cams. I’ve already talked to a few about starting to stock pepper spray, tasers, and other nonlethal personal safety devices, and most are interested. We will be contacting you soon to purchase the signs etc. for this and will get you our zip codes by Tuesday at the latest. Thanks!

Darrell
http://www.broadcomcctv.com

Thanks, Mike. I’ll get on this right away. If you think it’s a good business, I’ll follow up on it too.

Great idea. I recently started targeting locksmiths, pawn shops etc.. I think the hidden cameras, pepper sprays, security systems etc.. would be beneficial for them. Now, I have to get the folks in this area to buy or rent!

liked your article about “hidden cameras” as it fits in with stun guns & pepper sprays along with home & child protection products. i’ll be marketing to local gun shops, pool installation & repair companies and many affiliated businesses.

Thanks for heads up mike, i may take you up on the offer to rent my dvr spy cameras to local stores….i have the benefit that i live in a big city so it can be a huge market for me.

Mike, I plan to joing the rental program. I’ll send you the zip code list to remove from your mailings.
We have the Wall Clock Camera in a business to see who is taking food from their breakroom.
Ed Talley-http://www.talleyspycameras.com

absolutly looking forward to working with you

Mike, you are probably the most fair person I know. Such a rarity for business these days! I only have a self-defense website right now, but a hidden camera rental program will be a great addition to it. I imagine people who buy such products as the HomeSafe Wireless Home Security System may also be interested in hidden cameras to supplement their security system to keep their families safer. You’re awesome, Mike. Much appreciated!

Hi Mike, I’m joing the rental program. We have the Wall Clock Hidden Camera in a business to see who is taking food from their break room.

I hope to expand the hidden Nanny Cams to Families and Child Care Facilities to watch their employees as well.

Mike, Im very interested in this program. This will give up the opportunity to sell Wildfire Pepper Sprays and Mace Canine Repelllents, and open the door for more sales. Thank You.

Mike,
I think we (you) have some excellent products that the average home will need and use at some point in their lives. The hidden cameras like the nanny cams and the alarm clock hidden cameras are just another instance of providing the right product at the right time.

Dennis

The Hidden Cameras, Self Defense, Home Security products are awesome!

Hopefully the cameras and security products will continue to show great sales in the south

Hidden Camera website going up as I speak, I would love to market to gun shops etc. I will sent zip codes.

I’m inn I live in Las Vegas, I want to get Nevada!
this is a great opportunity, I have all ready the posters, and I have two spy cameras a watch and a Pen. What do you need me to do next?

Hi mike,
Well here in Kauai we don’t have gun shops, but I did speak with a few contractors who say that some of they clients worry about them in the house when no one is home “bingo” there is my chance to offer surviellance & hidden cameras even more so , the hidden camera rental will come in handy for those type of people who only need tempery surviellance thanks .

Interesting idea Michael, was thinking if we want to offer the rental program in addition to offering our selection of hidden cameras with built in DVR’s. I would be curious to see how others are doing with it. Can you post your experiences here?

Planning on the rental add on in the future;but for now we are concentrating on defense and surveillance products…Thanks Mike

Michael I am also offering hidden cameras in my web store to protech my customers the cameras are hand crafted in the USA. Thanks Michael for the info.


clayton wilson

Hey Mike good advice I will be using this as soon as I am able to get a site up and running trying to get fundig together now

Mike, I do want to do this. I just got my mini web site for the hidden cameras. I am in a bind with money at this time but I will go to the pawn shops next week and see what I can do with this. I do like the idea of the rental program. Will see about orders one next week. Ted


YW

Hi Mike, we are interested in the camera rental program.

I am also going to be marketing the hidden cameras and nanny cameras in El Paso, TX and Las Cruces, NM. In this age of violence and crime especially across the border in Juarez you need to be watchful. The cameras are a perfect hidden spy to watch your family and home when you can’t be there. The violence in Juarez, Mexico has escalated to over 5,000 deaths and counting since the beginning of the drug wars. A tactically placed spy will be the watchful eye as the violence escalates.

Thanks Mike for the information; we’ll look into the gun shops etc. here in Florida and see what the interest in hidden camera rentals is and get back with you.


home security spy camera

Mike, Great idea and plan for hidden camera rentals. This is a huge opportunity that we intend to capitalize on.

thanks for the advice on adding a rental program of hidden cameras, that would benifit my wireless home security systems.

Mike,
Thanks for the wake-up.
The rental program is durable on an as need basics for interested clients, both business and private.. Good for potential spy cam rentals and sales . But selling products to businesses wholesale, will require me to examine the profit margin. I never thought there was room.Till now, I had focused all my resources only on retail. Will make the approach, but here’s the question, can I sell cheap enough for them to buy? How do I cross that hurdle? If I can close a deal, this has the potential for a huge pepper spray, stun gun , and spy camera opportunity! There’s a few in my area; I will contact them and check out this opportunity.

Mike, count me in! I can’t wait to get started in my area, Tennessee, just let me know when you need the zip code list. I will check with a few shops this week. I have the self defense products site up & running. I sold my first Taser a few weeks ago, along with HomeSafe wireless security sytem. Thanks so much to you and staff.

Hi Mike, I will have a booth at a gun show next weekend and will use the camera rental idea in my surveillance products display and demo. The hidden cameras are a big item for gun shops and gun collectors.
thanks, jerry

Mike, business concept interesting and will read more information about your rental program.


Ronald C Daymude

Mike,
I believe that the pawn shops and gun stores around my
area would love to have the access to hidden cams and such.
I would love to be that distributor in the Indy area.

Mike, great opportunity to create more sells for my hidden camera alarm clock dvr, nanny cams and surveillance systems.

Mike,
I’m in the process of amending my site to accomodate rentals of hidden security cameras. I never thought of approaching the gun shops, etc., as I assumed they would just sign up directly with you and bypass me. I’ll check in with the local shops and test the waters.

Great Article Mike, I’ve been trying to get folks to buy pepper spray and hidden cameras now for a few years and always thought about renting the hidden cameras as well. Now I can do it.

Mike I will contact you, I am in on this untapped market for sure


Security Camera

Thanks again Mike for everything you do to help.

Sounds fair and logical. Hidden Cameras are a great tool and have a variety of uses. Renting them is a great idea and will stop those few people who buy them to use for a week and then try to return them. Stay away from FL, GA, NC, SC, VA, WV and AL. I have those areas covered ;-)

Thanks for giving us this great opportunity with the hidden camera rental program. We are already in the process of getting retail stores to rent our hidden surveillance cameras.

Thanks Mike, contacting our local gunshops & pawn shops for the hidden camera rental business is great, for them and us! Hopefully they’ll buy their pepper spray and stun guns from me also. I’m just starting out, but this is a great opportunity.

Renting hidden cameras and nanny cams with an eye to future sales never occurred to me. Thanks for the tip.

Mike, I like this idea of renting Hidden Cameras and Nanny Cameras through my website and Offline; seems very interesting. Count me in; right away!!

Thanks.
Mr.D. Ugwudiobi.
http://www.Takabis.com

Mike, Love the technology that the hidden nanny cameras has built right in. Great being able to view my home and business from anywhere,anytime over the internet.
Thanks for your support!

Mike, I think renting Hidden Cameras and Nanny Cameras is a great idea! I have a team ready to fan out across my area to meet with retail establishments to set this up. Count me in!

Thanks for all your support!

James
Badlandsdirect.com

Thanks, Mike. I appreciate your fairness and giving us this opportunity. Count me in.

I will probably start doing these in the near future and really interested in this program, As you know Im a newbie and doing my best for the new website…Thanks for the great idea..

I will surely start doing these in the near future and really interested in this program, As you know Im a newbie and doing the best I can since this is my first websites and still in the process of learning…Thanks for the great idea..

Mike your rental program is a fantastic idea, I will be marketing self defense pepperspray online and locally to gun stores and pawn shops in my area. I will be proposing the hidden cameras and camera rental program also.

I appreciate how you have helped me put together a business that helps people buy a stun gun, get pepper spray, and even rent security cameras. It’s great. Thank you!

A great idea i look forward to more information.

The rental program is a Great Idea! That gives us one more way to sell Hidden Cameras to someone that wouldn’t normally buy one! Thanks Again, Mike.

Thanks you for the chance but we are not in the market right now. We so sell a lot of safe cans or diversion safes.

Thank you.
Jeanie
A & J’s Smoke Products


Actnow Alarms

Mike, I like to join the rental program too. I think this is another good opportunity to and a new income source to my business. Thanks

Hidden Cameras and Nanny Cams are a great choice for gun shops and pawn shops it opens the door for sales of other products we carry.
Thank you,
Bob
SDS Technology

Thank you for the great opportunity. This will really let our customers “see what they are missing”.

Dave
CDT Security

It’s a good thing to help with what I’m doing.

The hidden camera rental program geared toward gun stores and pawn shops sound like a great idea. Thanks for letting us get involved.

This is awesome. Count me in. Another way that you support your distributors. Thank you very much for helping us out.

This is a great idea. Something I have thought about before. Glad you are coming out with a great program like this.

This sounds like a really exciting program. I hope there is lots of interest out there cause many people need what we have to offer. http://www.protectionstuff.com/catalog/hidden-cameras-with-dvrs-c-51_124.html

Im really in favor of the Camera program and waiting to see how it will turn out when Mike returns. I think that we should be able to work our areas. I believe the personal touch wins out because those working with us get to know us and its more likely to get more product into the businesses. Mail order is good, but the personal touch is better.

Chris@youbsafe.com

Mike I have started my Hidden Cam DVR Rental program with 6 different cameras and I can’t tell you how great it is going I get calls everyday about the program. I started out just local I made a video as to each camera and how to set up. The is the best. Thanks I will be getting more cameras this week sometime. Thanks for your help. Donna

The Stun guns and papper spray products are excellent! I expect the hidden camera program will be great as well.

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