How to Turn Your Ideas into a Million Dollars

Writing copy for others isn't the only way for you to profit from the powerful selling techniques you're learning. Many copywriters are using their skills to sell their own products and start their own direct-mail businesses.

About 10 years ago, for example, a young married couple in South Florida started a mail-order business in the garage of their home. They bought merchandise, produced a catalog, and were on their way. Today, that company, Levenger, is still selling quality products through the mail – with annual earnings in excess of $50 million.

Levenger is not the only mega-success in the industry. Lillian Vernon, L.L. Bean, and countless others started from their kitchen tables. And if they could do it, so can you!

One of the best things about the direct-response business is that you truly can run a profitable company from your kitchen table. All you have to do is choose a product and write a dynamite sales package for it. Once the orders come rolling in, there are professionals who will (for a fee, of course) handle every other phase of your business for you.

Maybe you've dreamed of starting your own business, but don't know what to sell. If that's the case, take a look at the following list of the 20 most popular direct-mail products for inspiration:

1. Artwork – all kinds
2. Audiotapes – music, books, entertainment
3. Auto-care products
4. Books – self-published, self-help, out-of-print
5. Cleaning supplies – home and office
6. Clothing – special sizes, imported, and unusual
7. Clothing accessories
8. Collectibles – coins, stamps, miniatures, sports or war memorabilia
9. Do-it-yourself kits
10. Food – gourmet items, special recipes, health foods
11. Gifts – unique items, often imported
12. Health and beauty aids – including vitamins and perfumes
13. Hobby tips and supplies
14. Home furnishings and housewares
15. Information booklets – how-to or special information for targeted markets
16. Jewelry – high quality costume, religious theme
17. Novelty items – unique, trendy, many from abroad
18. Pet-care products
19. Stationery – imprinted, family calendars, unique items
20. Toys and games

If anything on this list gets your entrepreneurial juices flowing – or if you have an original idea for your own product – you'll want to check out Michael Masterson's new program, Mail Order Mastery. To learn how you can turn your dream into reality and make your own direct-mail business happen, visit:
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