DO YOU REPRESENT QUALITY? Whats wrong with you!!!

[LuckyLady]

ATTN: Dealers, Broker's & other fishing related

John Eppehimer/ Admin owner webmaster of SFC didnt ask me to post this and I am probably going to kick myself in the ass for posting my secrets. John most likely will smack me for posting this.

I am a little annoyed of the news that I am hearing and what is potentially going to happen here!

There is advertising spots left on this site and I am not sure why in the world people are not taking advantage of this site and its real estate!

With the excess space that you see on this site we are about to lose it to one of those over priced marketing ad agencies.

What these over priced ad agencies due to people like you and I is makes advertising unaffordable. They buy all the best ad spots that they can and spin them around and sells them for double and triple the $$$ back to us.

The bad part about that is we will not have a choice as to what ads we see, we will start seeing ads like John Deer Burger King and a bunch of unrelated BS that none of us a whole want to look at.

This site has so much to offer to people like you and I, its not even funny!

Admin is the man when it comes to the web and its abilities to make you money and people just blow him off and he continues to beat his head on his computer monitor.

Does John want to do this? Just by his unsurity and his voice I know its a no! Does he have a choice? Not really! This is site is his passion and soul but running a site that is in the red month to month and the dollars keep flowing outwards day after day to keep this site a free playground for us. Its just impossible for him and his partner to look past this and at least call this project semi even!

Maybe some of you do not realize what this site has to offer and this is the reason why I am sitting here typing.

Most of you are familiar to what I do and how long I have been on here. But for some of you that do not I will give you a brief description of what has taken place on this site.

I have been with the NJ Contender dealers for quite some time now and I love to fish. I had some personal differences with the last and present dealer, and had to move on. Now I have moved on to opening my own brokerage firm.

I am in the process of design with websites logos and I am on standby till then.

I left the dealer back in the end of April. My electronics installer was laughing a few weeks later after me leaving, he said " Your phone rings more than it ever has and probably rings more than theirs" I kid you not my phone rings 1-3 times a day, every day with new clients since the day I left. Most of them are buyers looking for help and guidance with thier next purchase.

Now I am one of those people that ask every client " How did you find me? This is a no brainier for me. The only site that I advertise on is Sportfishermen.com.

The people that contact me, most of them have never even posted on the site, but they are hear reading and watching.

Where does everyone do research on thier purchases? Internet!

John shared with me, the "Contender" search engine traffic that the site was getting just because of my fishing reports. The results were unbelievable!! The words " Mary Inman Contender" were typed in to google's search engine 331 times, someone is really trying to figure out who and what I am about. The results ended them up at this site!

I invite you to give it a try if do not believe me. Go to GOOGLE and Type in the words Contender 27T and see if for yourself! I beat the factory over thier own website 20 times over. My personal Contender search engine results and keywords are well over 500 results brought people to Sportfishermen.com

So I ask whats wrong here, what is there not to understand about this site??

The other thing that kills me is people advertising with the wrong sites. Lets use Contender as an example they are advertising with a Florida site and its 100% about Florida only! What about the rest of the world???

Why would you give your money to a local market only and not the world?? Sportfishermen.com has the worldwide market at a fraction of the price. People have told John his asking price is too cheap and they want to spend more and move on. WHY I DO NOT GET IT!

Do you not want to sell more boats, everyone is hurting for sales there is no doubt about that!!!

Mistake making 101 - Times are tough and money is tight, lets start downsize our costs. Lets start with advertising and marketing dollars we are loyal to our employees!: Its business guys do what makes you money.

I have customers from around the world, my products and services are seen around the world and not just NJ.

If anyone I mean anyone has any questions about this site and its buyer and marketability feel free to call me and I will answer any of the questions you may have.

I haven't done a stitch of advertising with any other site and my inbox for my email has 515 emails/leads from Clients in it since end of April 08. When I started with the local dealer back in Sept 07 till April of 08 I have over 3000 emails/leads in my inbox from the internet

I will spell it out in black and white for you all! If you are not advertising on this site, you are missing out!

I have 110% have sold boats thru Sportfishermen.com as with a few others on her. Frig if Cardinal Joe can do it any of you can!

You will miss the wave and your business will suffer dearly in these tough times. Once the wave passes you there is no getting on the next one. Don't let your competitors beat you to the punch. Because right now you all are blind as they come and you will realize it when it is too late

[LuckyLady]

Ask yourself why do you think Tred Barta is all over the site, its not just because of the boys and girls club. Some people are starting to realize what this site is and the rest will miss out!

Here is something that I sent and typed to Contender Boats last week, my 3rd and final attempt to make them realize what is going on here

July 2, 2008 - Sportfishermen.com Demographics Contender –Mary Inman


Here are just some of the demographics that we put together for a 7 month period since Nov 07 of individual households that read John’s site Sportfishermen.com. The site has 20k in members. Remember you do not have to be a member to find or use this site at all. It’s free to the public it’s a library. There is 400k of users each month that is 390k more than your average magazine.

Its not the member’s that you see posting on there, its people who don’t post are the buyers. They are researching their purchases online. I would love to know a better way then this to put your boats and products in their faces daily and build brand name recognition. Funny sounding as it may be there are people that are not aware of your products and the layouts and the features.

Many people here in NJ never knew you guys built a Fisharound. Your future is building and growing every day and your exposure becomes more and more. How many other people don’t know what you offer? How many times do you think you have been excluded in someone’s purchase pool for not having product knowledge or for having improper product knowledge? Imagine if some of your dealer individual salesmen figures this out and gets on their posting to the world incorrect data. Why not correct the idiots that say your boats can’t run in 4’s when they have never stepped on a 31t? I always ask if I do not know. So how much money do you think you have lost over all these scenarios? Why not let us handle your internet marketing? John knows this and I have benefited directly from it. You know who I am and what I am about.

These numbers can be multiplied by 2 at least. A lot of times computers IP addresses are for more than one household such as AOL/Comcast and magazines multiple their numbers by 3 or 4.

You can advertise in all the magazines you want in the world and you will never see such high results for your target market!

These are just some of the states 1.4 Million

Maine 5800
NH 8995
Mass 65,225
RI 11,426
CT 26,119
NY 133,629
NJ 219,255
OH 12,514
PA 131k
DE 43,547
MD 132,744
VA 99.905
NC 202.650
SC 28,626
GA 26,654
FL 106,256
AL 12,616
LA 12,925
TX 52,109
CA 69,348
Hawaii 5019
MN 11,570
MN 9,763

To break down Florida a bit for you guys, these are just some
Miami 9700
KW 964
Marathon 188
Islamorada 33
Deerfield Beach 2485
Boca 2084
Delray 1079
Daytona 1400
West Palm 1200
Jupiter 1100
Ft. Lauderdale 2923
Orlando 4500
Jacksonville 4300
Tampa 3500
Pompano 2991
Ft. Myers 2685

International these are just to name a few approx 75k
UK 15,400
Ireland 787
France 2736
Spain 2468
Netherlands 1800
Italy 3759
Greece 2699
Germany 4778
Norway 1000
Sweden 1626
Finland 982
New Zealand 3448
Australia 10,741
Brazil 9980
Argentina 1000
Panama 725
Costa Rica 1616
Venezuela 1148
Mexico 5897
DR 558

[LuckyLady]

One more personal FACT that I need to add here!

I would be a nobody if it wasnt for John and Sportfishermen.com! I am not ashamed to say it, its the truth. I was a nobody till I was introduced to this site!

I do not work for Sportfishermen.com. I support who have supported me and I know how I got to where I am and I never forget those who have helped me get where I am today!

I can never thank these people enough and I will always be there till the end no matter what!!

[marlineer]

John does have it goin' on for dealers and brokers. It is stupid to overlook advertising Here! For the $ You will get more exposure from SF.C then anywhere on the net. He even has YW shakin' in they're topsiders! BTW Mary, I thought I saw a banner ad over on the "DULL TRUTH" with Your name on it!

[Sea Draggin]

Good testimonial. Give me two more months and I'll be right there with you, but right now I'm bleeding lead.

[000's]

Mary,

I agree with you this site is the bomb,But what about advertising for charters boats most people here have boats.I did a google search for fishing Va Beach first couple pages Va Beach fishing center,Im just trying to keep my boat,Real Estate is slow,I cant spend anything now(hell Im sleping on the couch at my parents Im so broke).Give me your 2 cents since this site has been working for you.

[LuckyLady]

John does have it goin' on for dealers and brokers. It is stupid to overlook advertising Here! For the $ You will get more exposure from SF.C then anywhere on the net. He even has YW shakin' in they're topsiders! BTW Mary, I thought I saw a banner ad over on the "DULL TRUTH" with Your name on it!

I know where my people come from, "How did you find me" is always asked!

Good thing Coty is paying attention. I figured they would of canceled that one by now as they have did with others.


I copied and pasted this out of a recent email Start from the bottom and read up!

From: @hotmail.com]
Sent: Thursday, June 12, 2008 7:50 AM
To: contendermary@gmail.com
Subject: RE: Interested in the 27t.....

This is only my first season with my own boat so I haven't done any tournaments yet. I am hoping to do as many as I can in the future. Thanks for the fishing reports. I think I've seen that 21 open around. He runs that boat hard like it should be. I appreciate your help. Good luck out there.......


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To: .com
Subject: RE: Interested in the 27t.....
Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2008 23:19:57 -0400
From: contendermary@gmail.com
I probably won't make it out there this weekend. I have quite a few guys that fish up there pretty regularly, they are great guys! If you give them a shout on the radio let them know you know me and they are very receptive to the other Contenders out there and they are pretty helpful with info too.

Do you fish any tournaments or just for fun only?

There also might be a 27t up around the rocks too it’s a white hull black boot stripe and a soft top. I am going to touch base with him and see if he moved the boat up north yet. He has been running out of Staten island and trailers it here and there. I will see if I can get you lined up on a seatrial.

Have a great weekend. A buddy of mine pulled a 50 & 52lbr on Monday near the rocks or at the rocks. If you see a 21 open no top he is a fantastic fisherman he has been bailing them up there for days. As of Monday he has been out there 2 charters per day for the past week or so.

Catch em up!

Mary Inman
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(609) 713-5540 CELL
FAX (609) 597-6448

><))))"> Fish on...


From:
Sent: Wednesday, June 11, 2008 10:58 PM
To: contendermary@gmail.com
Subject: RE: Interested in the 27t.....

I got the boat for . It's royal blue and a gray bootstripe and a white t top. I haven't really worked out my budget on the 27t yet but I' thinking around 140 rigged. I'll be fishing over the weekend from the shrewsbury rocks south to asbury park hunting for some stripers. Give a wave if you see me out there

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To: [email]/email]
Subject: RE: Interested in the 27t.....
Date: Wed, 11 Jun 2008 16:20:54 -0400
From: contendermary@gmail.com
Hey Kevin

Sorry for the delay. Just running around trying to keep from going insane!

What did you pick up that 23 Open for?

Do you know where you budget falls in to play with a 27? You probably haven't even got that far with it.

I will be talking to a couple people tmrw and I will check and see what the deal is with the 27's right now

Hope all is well. Feel free to send me any fish pictures and any pictures of the boat.

What color is your boat and is there a name on it? I will be sure to say hi if I see you on the water.

Talk to you soon

Mary Inman
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(609) 713-5540 CELL
FAX (609) 597-6448

><))))"> Fish on...


From: [mailto:]
Sent: Friday, June 06, 2008 8:21 PM
To: contendermary@gmail.com
Subject: RE: Interested in the 27t.....


________________________________________
From:
To: contendermary@gmail.com
Subject: RE: Interested in the 27t.....
Date: Mon, 2 Jun 2008 10:58:03 -0400

Hey Mary, I found you on sportfishermen.com while I was earching for info on the 27t. My boat is a 2007 23 open with a single f250 with 135 hours on it. I love the boat but I am looking for a little more range and something with twins. I am currently fishing out of morgan marina but may be looking for a slip a little further south next season. I bought my boat used this year from a broker in ct. Someone at coty had responded to my email but I forget what his name was. I was looking for a 23 open from them but then I came across that deal in ct. so I jumped on it. I was looking to gain some experience on the smaller boat before making the jump to the 27t. I am looking for spring delivery but if the right deal presents itself I am flexible. Let me know what you can do. Good luck in your job transition. I hope you stay with contender.
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To: [email]email]
Subject: RE: Interested in the 27t.....
Date: Sun, 1 Jun 2008 12:34:50 -0400
From: contendermary@gmail.com
Hey

Thanks for reaching out to me. Where do you fish out of? I can see if I can line a boat up locally via fishing or thru the dealer. Let me know what your thoughts are.

Also I want to make sure you are aware that I am no longer employed by Coty Marine. I am in transition of a dealership myself and hope to be back with the line real soon.

On another note do you still have your 23 Open? We have had quite a demand for them this year. Great boat all around and it was my favorite for this year. What power do you have on the boat?

Normally I wouldn't say this but you might be in a better position if you bought the boat this year. I can get you a much better deal with the specials and offers out there from the factory. I have 60k worth of certificates that can be used towards the purchase of a boat. The 1st one that I have in line is 7500 and they go down from there. If you have the cash to lay out of pocket it works like this - 7500 off invoice/contract for 4k or best offer.

On a finally note please understand that I am not trying to put any pressure on you by any means and I don’t want to come off like a typical salesman. I always tell the truth and I am always here when you are ready . I always advise of the best situation that you can be in. You could save almost 10k more than normal.

Let me know how I can help feel free to give me a call on my cell 609-713-5540

Also how did you find me? I am trying to see what my advertising is doing and where its coming from.

Thanks and look forward to speaking with you.



Mary Inman
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(609) 713-5540 CELL
FAX (609) 597-6448

><))))"> Fish on...


From:
Sent: Saturday, May 31, 2008 10:02 PM
To: contendermary@gmail.com
Subject: Interested in the 27t.....

I'm coming out of the 23 open looking to go bigger with twins.. I'm looking to take delivery on the boat next spring. I would love to do a sea trial on the 27t. I saw on your site that you have one in stock. Let me know how we can get the process started. I appreciate your time
Thanks.....






If you are asking why, no offense meant you must not get it either

I have lots of open advertising contracts all over, if I had a gun to my head and had to cut costs, all would be gone except SFC.

I have specific reasons for having some of the memberships and advertising contracts that I have in line.

Also if anyone knows me and follows me know that I barely post anything on any of the sites out there meaning fishing reports. This is my home and the rest are just ad's and it allows me to post advertisements and spam

[sportfishingusa]

GOOD POST MARY!!

This is what john has been talking about for some time in his posts an his threads..

You hit the nail on the head.

NJ 219,255 glad i AM ANOTHER STATISTIC! LOL HAHAH

People can and do not realize the amount of exposure on this site.. your correct..

People need to wait up.. i mean come on now.. if it wasnt for this site i would have never known half the people i know.. i would have never chartered capt kobey if he didnt put up a fishing report.. now i talk to him alot and plan to fish with a lot of people on here..

It is all about exposure for your business.. and let me tell you something...

As i used the male facility this morning for my normal routine and i looked thru the fisherman and sportfishing magazine i looked thru the back and realize all the people who advertise in there that are on here..

I ASK WHY?!? i know who you are from here.. i never waste my time looking thru the back of these magazines.. they are prety much useless as far as i see it.. They dohave great articles but not as near as many that john has on here!!

There is more contributions on this site as far as feedback, articles, videos, and anything else you could think of then anywhere else in the fishing WORLD....

Forget about getti the fisherman mag and it having stuff that is 2 weeks old due to production time.

THIS IS REAL TIME PEOPLE!! REAL TIME!! YOU DONT KNOW HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE REALLY ON THIS SITE READING 24/7/365 BUT MARY PROVIDED IT AND YOU WOULD BE ASTONISHED...

DONT BELIEVE IT? SEND A PM TO ADMIN AND ASK JOHN TO SPEAK WITH HIM ON THE PHONE.. THE NUMBERS HE WILL THROW OUT YOU FOR ACTUALLY VISITORS WILL BLOW YOUR MIND AWAY!!

[LuckyLady]

Here is another








-----Original Message-----
From: .com]
Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2008 8:39 PM
To: contendermary@gmail.com
Subject: Smaller contender

Hi Mary

I'd like to know if you have or come across smaller contenders 21 or
23 ?
Ideally a 21 4 stock or FI 2 Stroke, trailer would be nice

Thanks

[LuckyLady]

From: @msn.com]
Sent: Saturday, June 28, 2008 7:28 PM
To: Contendermary@gmail.com
Subject: Contender Boat parts.

Hello Mary, my name is I belong to a couple of web sites that you also post. I was wondering if you could recommend a place to get some parts for my switch panel. One of the fuses keeps tripping and it isn't full tripped but the wash down pump won't run. I have to play with the breaker reset button to get it to reset. Any info on were to get one to fit the Contender switch panel. By the way I have a 1998 23 open.
One last thing I don't have a yellow capacity plate one my boat. Should I have one? If so how do I get one? Thanks for what ever help you can give me.