Friday, July 25, 2014

Not a Review: Request for a Bit of Help

Have you ever done something because it helps other people?

Doesn't it feel great?

That's the main reason I review hypnosis-related products on my blog. Let's face it: Once I've read a book or found a helpful product, I really don't need to tell other people about it. 

But I love shining the spotlight on great products. (And I love exposing the truth about bad products.)

Fortunately, a lot of authors and companies support me in this: They send me their products to review. Other times, I buy or barter for a book that I really want, and then I review it because others need to know about it.

There are some products, though, that don't really fit that model--and here's where you come in.

A while back, I reviewed an $800 audio system that does a great job for what I need in my office. While it's an excellent product, and I am happy to recommend it, I was bothered that most bootstrapping hypnotists can't afford something like that.

So I've spent months researching a combination of products that I believe can do the same thing for about a quarter of the price (and even less in the scaled-down versions). The system is modular, so the growing hypnotist can upgrade piece-by-piece. I think it's the ideal solution for any hypnosis start-up.

But I can't recommend it without a field test.

That's why I'm asking those who enjoy my blog to contribute just a small amount to a special project that will be of great help to hundreds if not thousands of new hypnotists. It will be helpful to your students and possibly to you.

I've set up a GoFundMe page, and I'm asking for $250 to purchase components for a field test. Click here to support this blog.

To thank you for your help, I will include your name and links to your websites in the sponsorship portion of my review.

Now, $250 is a lot less than most people ask for in crowdfunding. The fact is, this system is designed to give a lot of bang for the buck. The only reason it's as high as it is, is that I may need to compare different components.

Note that I'm not devising a product to sell. I might include affiliate links for a few of the components, but I don't imagine this project will profit me as much as a Starbucks coffee each day. 

I'm doing this because I know how expensive it is to start a practice, so I want to do all I can to help those who are still starting out.

Won't it feel good to do the same?