Questions you must ask yourself and answer before you approach a high profile Joint Venture Partner. While it may be tempting to reach out to the influencers in your niche to promote your launch, without a prior relationship, the answer is likely going to be no. Don't be offended if they say no. There are a lot of factors that go into a decision whether to promote or not. First & foremost there needs to be a relationship established and you can get attention by giving without asking for anything in return.
Has there been any previous communication between you and the potential high profile JV partner?
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What have you done for the prospective JV partner lately?
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Have you promoted the JV prospect's products or services?
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Do you read and comment on the prospect's blog?
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Do you actively contribute to the prospect's social networks?
Are you retweeting their tweets, sharing their blog posts and commenting on their Facebook page?
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Have you purchased and used any of the prospect's products or services?
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How are you going to make this a win-win for your JV partner?
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How much lead time are you giving your JV partner?
Most high profile marketers require a long lead time as their own promotions and other JV promotions are scheduled months in advance. 3 days notice doesn't cut it.
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Most importantly, have you done your research?
Is your product or service a good fit for their audience? Have your provided access to your product so they can see for themselves if it's relevant for their audience.