Comments on: Niche Marketing: Proof there is a Niche for Anything

By: Bloomsbury Estate Agent

Bloomsbury Estate Agent — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 04:08:59 +0000

I like niches. There is a shop in central London that only sells stuff made from eel skin.

By: CD Junior

CD Junior — Tue, 05 Aug 2008 17:14:38 +0000

That is one of the funniest pictures I’ve seen lately. Great idea for a post. And you do bring up a great thought about a niche marketing effort and the possibility of focusing too narrowly. Prisons are a growth business in AZ… but it’s tough tryign to get paid sometimes.

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By: Dining Room Set

Dining Room Set — Mon, 12 May 2008 14:55:06 +0000

That is an interesting way to learn. Keeping your eyes and ears open to new ideas. Great post.

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Mon, 12 May 2008 13:10:04 +0000

Thats an awesome photo! Though, I have to wonder how effective that marketing effort is. They are marketing to persons that are IN PRISON, so how likely are they to see that advertisement? I suppose they are trying to reach the prisoner’s family members/friends – so that they can tell the inmate to use that service, but with gas prices the way they are, I’d think that there would be a more efficient, effective and cheaper way to promote that business.

By: Kevin Boer

Kevin Boer — Sun, 11 May 2008 16:51:41 +0000

In a previous life I did a short tech consulting project for a company that sold phone services to prisons and I can confirm that it is — or at least was back then — a VERY profitable business. You have a captive audience — literally — and typically only one vendor allowed to provide said services. My understanding was that they charged something like 4X the going rate for a pay phone call, and split the money 50/50 with the prison.

By: Jenise | Ridge View Media

Jenise | Ridge View Media — Sun, 11 May 2008 16:32:20 +0000

Hello, Jay!
I found your blog when I was searching social networks. I found your Video #18 by VendAsta and NoMoreDoorKnocking. It’s now on my blog:

http://ridgeviewmedia.com/blog/2008/05/social-identity-reputation-video-of-the-month-200805/

What an interesting idea in this post. Yes, I can see you renting a sign-truck to promote your brokerage. You seem to me to be on the cutting edge of things!

~Jenise
Online Writer and Trainer
http://www.RidgeViewMedia.com
info@RidgeViewMedia.com

By: Chantal

Chantal — Sun, 11 May 2008 15:36:54 +0000

OMG that is hillarious. I suppose everywhere there is a problem or a need, there is a niche waiting to be unfolded.

I’d say you’ve found your niche in writing Jay. You have a great sense of humor and I enjoy reading your posts.

By: Charleston Real Estate Blog

Charleston Real Estate Blog — Sun, 11 May 2008 12:41:16 +0000

How does Sheriff Joe (is he still there) feel about those phones

By: Austin Real Estate Blog

Austin Real Estate Blog — Sun, 11 May 2008 07:41:58 +0000

I always wonder about small niches like cell phones to people in jail. And if broad based advertising (like a truck) works since over 90% of the people that see dont need the service. I dont know maybe they know something I dont.