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    t would otherwise embarrass the person making the testimonial.

    2. Attribute the testimonials fully
    There may actually be a J. K. in Wyoming but I do not know him, and neither do

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    Correct me if I am wrong, but there is nothing more powerful in a business-to-business sales letter than a credible testimonial from a person in your prospect’s peer group.

    Testimonials are valuable because they say what you cannot. If you say it, you’re boasting. If a satisfied client says it, they are applauding. Here are some tips on using testimonials to make your sales letter pitches more plausible--and profitable.

    1. Don’t write your own
    I have a standing policy never to write testimonials for others to sign. I don’t put words in a client’s mouth. That’s because real testimonials have an authentic sound to them that you cannot reproduce with your own pen. The only change I make to testimonials is to correct typos and grammatical mistakes that would otherwise embarrass the person making the testimonial.

    2. Attribute the testimonials fully
    There may actually be a J. K. in Wyoming but I do not know him, and neither do

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    e valuable because they say what you cannot. If you say it, you’re boasting. If a satisfied client says it, they are applauding. Here are some tips on using testimonials to make your sales letter pitches more plausible--and profitable.

    1. Don’t write your own
    I have a standing policy never to write testimonials for others to sign. I don’t put words in a client’s mouth. That’s because real testimonials have an authentic sound to them that you cannot reproduce with your own pen. The only change I make to testimonials is to correct typos and grammatical mistakes that would otherwise embarrass the person making the testimonial.

    2. Attribute the testimonials fully
    There may actually be a J. K. in Wyoming but I do not know him, and neither do

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    pitches more plausible--and profitable.

    1. Don’t write your own
    I have a standing policy never to write testimonials for others to sign. I don’t put words in a client’s mouth. That’s because real testimonials have an authentic sound to them that you cannot reproduce with your own pen. The only change I make to testimonials is to correct typos and grammatical mistakes that would otherwise embarrass the person making the testimonial.

    2. Attribute the testimonials fully
    There may actually be a J. K. in Wyoming but I do not know him, and neither do

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    hat’s because real testimonials have an authentic sound to them that you cannot reproduce with your own pen. The only change I make to testimonials is to correct typos and grammatical mistakes that would otherwise embarrass the person making the testimonial.

    2. Attribute the testimonials fully
    There may actually be a J. K. in Wyoming but I do not know him, and neither do

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    t would otherwise embarrass the person making the testimonial.

    2. Attribute the testimonials fully
    There may actually be a J. K. in Wyoming but I do not know him, and neither do your prospects. Your testimonials carry the most credibility when they are attributed to a person by name, and include that person’s job title and company. Prospects check up on us direct mail marketers, you know. I recently landed a contract with a client who, before retaining my services, visited my online testimonials page, clicked on one of the company links, and asked to speak to the person who had given the testimonial.

    3. Match your testimonials with your target audience
    Ideally, you should have an arsenal of testimonials at your disposal for every kind of tactic and target audience. The best sales letters use testimonials that match the industry, business challenge and job title of the prospect. Collect testimonials about your product quality, cu

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