UPDATE: Now with twice the chance of winning! (see below)
It’s no secret that I’m a Seth Godin fan. Judging by the number of books he sells, the sold-out appearances and the general buzz about Seth, I am far from alone.
Seth has a new book out called “Tribes: We Need You to Lead Us”. Many weeks ago I pre-ordered the book, joined Seth’s Triiibes.com social network site and waited for the book to be released.
In a move that isn’t all that surprising (given Godin’s outside the box marketing skills), a copy of Tribes arrived in my mail before the book was released. It was a free advanced copy. An included letter said:
Here’s an advance copy of Tribes. An early copy, for you, before anyone else gets one. Please read it and keep it. And when the one you paid for comes, I hope you’ll give that one away. In two weeks or so, when it arrives from the bookseller, take that second copy and spread the word. If all you do is file it away, I’ve failed.
So give it away is exactly what I’m doing.
Leave a comment on this post. It doesn’t have to be profound and deep. It doesn’t have to suck up, and it doesn’t have to convince me to pick you to get the free copy of Tribes. Next Saturday (Oct 25) Sunday, Oct 26 (my daughter wants to pick the winner and she’ll be back from a band competition on Sunday) at noon Arizona time, I’ll put the names of all who comment on this post in a hat and draw one. That person will get a copy of Tribes, on me and Seth Godin.
There is only one rule. You can’t keep it. Read it, add your name in the front inside cover and pass it on. Give it away however you want, but you have to give it away.
It doesn’t get any easier than this folks. Simply leave a comment and next Sunday a copy of Tribes could be jetting its way toward you. I’m half-way through and find the book very thought provoking. I’m sure you will too.
Update: And now, thanks to the generosity of Wayne & Pat Harriman, Realtors and runners of the wonderful Wallingford Wired weblog (how do you like that alliteration!) your chances of winning just doubled!. Wayne (quite possibly without Pat’s permission) has offered up their extra copy of Tribes to give away. So we’ll be giving away not one but TWO copies by random drawing! Thanks Pat & Wayne! (and I hear others may soon run similar contests…)
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I’m in.
**Linsey´s last blog post..Predictions for Market Recovery in the OC
count me in…
**Nick Bastian´s last blog post..Free ASU Football tickets from RailLife.com!
A free copy of Tribes? Wow!
I’m a Seth Godin fan too and I’ve been waiting a long time for this book to come out. (Power to the bald guys! Our day is coming!) I’m also a Jay fan and I never miss his posts. If chosen, I will read the book quickly and forward it to a deserving citizen.
Say, as long as I’m here….
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**James E. Becker´s last blog post..Lupine Dog 12"-20" Collar and 4 ft Leash Set BLING BONZ
Just got done reading Seth Godin’s book “Meatball Sundae”. I loved it and and am hooked on reading more of his books. I would love to read his new book “Tribes”!
Count me in too. (thanks twitter for the heads up..)
I also want to know about the cool widget/ function that let’s people see what my last blog post was – very cool.
(and yes, I’m going to peak under the right hand edge of your blog… I’m so curious!!!)
**Geordie Romer´s last blog post..Leavenworth Real Estate Update – 3rd Quarter of 2008
I knew subscribing to your blog would pay off! I’m sure you’ll be getting tons of comments in the next week, but of course I’m going to be the winner so it’s no big deal
If I do win, I promise to read and pass it on just like you’re doing.
**Alex´s last blog post..Bashing bloggers without a cause
I’m in!
**Craig J Frooninckx´s last blog post..Designing an Opt-In System
Well Jay, you already know how I feel about this, so much so that I almost didn’t feel that I needed to put my name down. But, since your daughter is doing the picking and does not know me or that I told you I wanted to read Tribes a while back. I figured I had better add my name here.
Matt Pellerin – Realtor
**Matt´s last blog post..Scottsdale Events in November 2008
Sign me up! I love free stuff and I’m a new fan of Seth Godin.
Thanks Jay. This is great.
Ok Jay, in all seriousness I mean this (I’m not just saying it as a flattering comment or to suck-up): HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
It’s very giving of you to give away Seth’s book…(count me in please)…
**Ricardo Bueno´s last blog post..Social Media Starter Steps for Real Estate
Love your blog, I just stumbled on it and have been cruising around checking it out….
Hi Jay, put my name in the hat!
**Tina Fountain´s last blog post..Cobb County Luxury Homes
Now that is really cool example of generosity, and what a fine example of marketing for Seth. When you think about it, its tough to buy the “buzz” that something unexpectedly free creates. My hat is off to him, yet again!
Your rule about not keeping it continues the generosity started by Seth. Nice one!
Thanks for playing along folks! The one that wins is going to get a great book to read and pass along.
@Geordie – the last blog post thing is done by a plugin – CommentLuv. You can get it here: http://www.commentluv.com/ I don’t know if if works on Blogger, but there should be info on the site.
Have never read any of Seth’s books, but if I win, I will read it for sure!
count me in.
pick me pick me
I already have 2 copies of my own. Actually, I already passed one along to my broker.
Just sayin’ “hi”
**Maureen Francis´s last blog post..Stage Those Haunted Houses
Jay:
I’d be delighted to read it and give it away. That’ll provide me with the incentive to actually finish it quickly, knowing that I’m obligated to pass it on!
And BTW, Happy Birthday! Us Libra’s gotta stick together brutha!
Brad
Pick me! Pick Me! Haa. I would love to have a read and pass it along. I’ve never actually read a book by Seth. His marketing plan is brilliant by the way.
I have read and own most of Seth\’s books, and have loaned (that\’s like giving because they never seem to come back) several of them. If I win, I will have to give it away because it\’s the only thing my kids know to get me for Christmas!
I hate it when my comment gets garbled! I tried to edit it, but gave up waiting for the edit screen to load. Anyway, count me in! (twice now)
I would love to read and pass on Tribes. Ribesi got me here from http://www.Twitter.com/EdLovesSumo He is a game changer for you when he creates traffic.
I have a test to see how many people will signup for a free bonus I have for them at http://www.InspiredByPeople.com . We all need a little boost and this could be it for you.
Warmest Regards,
Edward Philipp
Give it to us!
If you give it to us, that is like double-impact since we will both read it and THEN pass it on.
Oh, and happy birthday of course.
You are like the oldest dude ever who could possibly like Kid Rock.
**Justin McHood´s last blog post..Mortgages In Arizona For Canadian Citizens Still Available
I really like the pay-it-forward concept. It’s amazing what we can accomplish.
We should all do it a little more often, myself included!
Scott
Pick me, Jay.. Pick me…!
Thanks
Jim Gatos
**Jim Gatos´s last blog post..Homeless in Worcester – Today is Blog Action Day
count me in …. the only warning i come with is that I am a slow reader. I start reading in bed and 10 pages later I am asleep.
**Jill Wente´s last blog post..Fish City Grill OPENS at Vintage Park
Ok Jay, count me in as well. Very cool offer you’re making here and seen as how i WANT one, i’m jumping in.
Happy B-day – glad you were born….
Cheers!
Jay, I think Seth would be proud of you. Please count me in!
**Gary Sattelberger´s last blog post..Buy a Home for ONLY 1% Down!
Add me to the list!
**Vance Shutes´s last blog post..1513 White St., Ann Arbor, MI 48104 – Home for sale
Hi Jay, Fellow Triiiber here. Saw you on Barbara’s blog listing, and decided to come over and say howdy. Viral marketing in action! Whoever wins this book (and don’t put my name in beause I already have mine, of course) is going to see a big change!
**Betsy Wuebker´s last blog post..ENERGY
I’d like to win because . . . one time . . in band camp . . .
**JBF´s last blog post..No more banks. I’m keeping my blood in my freezer with, my money!
Hi Jay -
I read the blurb from amazon.com and I’m fascinated by the book’s premise already, and I no doubt could find some hockey reference to tie with the book!
So, put my name in…that would be cool.
I love being a winner! Pick me!
**Kim Stoegbauer´s last blog post..New Homes Under $120,000 in Queen Creek & Maricopa
I have a feeling I’ll win!
**Jeffrey Buettner´s last blog post..New FlexMLS Tutorial – Contacts
Terrific, Jay! Count me in as well. Love Seth and adore you as well
Here’s to hopin !
What the heck … put me in.
**Jonathan Dalton´s last blog post..Namwest Files for Bankruptcy
will Wow! do as a comment. H
I am a big fan of Godin – And this ‘out of the box’ ‘pay it forward’ pre-marketing strategy is why he is such a great mind!
I’ll be comment # 39 and I sure hope I win!
**Monika´s last blog post..Penn State beats Michigan Oct 18 2008
Count me in
**rob aubrey´s last blog post..Salt Lake’s September Real Estate Sales Report
Jay – can you make my entry a different color and a lot bigger?
I have read and own most of Seth\’s books, and have loaned (that\’s like giving because they never seem to come back) several of them. If I win, I will have to give it away because it\’s the only thing my kids know to get me for Christmas!
I’m in too! =)
**Heather Elias´s last blog post..Brambleton Fall Fest on Sat. October 25th, 2-7 pm
Put me in the hat. Thanks Jay!
**Chris Butterworth´s last blog post..Bait and Switch
Count me in—since reading Purple Cow years ago I’ve been a fan
Sounds like a great idea!!
I’ll play.
**Guy Johnson´s last blog post..Montreux Sales Update
Pick me! Pick me!
..is in.
Add me to the drawing please.
Thanks for doing this, Jay. I appreciate the chance to win.
Count me in! PICK ME PICK ME! ;~)
Hi, Jay. Count me in! The book sounds great!
I hope that I get picked!!!
**Paul´s last blog post..Pasta Poker and Pets Party
Seth Who? Why is a book called Tribes important to an “independent” real estate agent? Sounds like a Jonathan Seagull thing to me, but that bird was free – I mean “independent”. Good Luck to everyone.
Hmmmmm, 57 people wanting one Seth Godin book
. OK, I too am a member of Triiibes and will run a similar raffle on my site. You see, I too must pay the book forward. So y’all will get a 2nd chance for a copy of Triiibes. Will put the post up in a day or two.
Great idea Jay.
Laurie
**Laurie Manny´s last blog post..Long Beach California Luxury Home Market Update
I was just starting to think I knew Seth’s shtick, viral marketing by being remarkable. But here he takes that one idea and applies it in a completely different new way. I guess he still has a lot I can learn from.
Ned
**Ned´s last blog post..Lessons from Warren Buffett on Real Estate
That’s a kind offer of you, I do love Seth Godin and think what you’re doing with giving away a copy of his book is great.
My copy still hasn’t arrived but I listened to part of the audio book last night.
Seth makes great insights with this topic. It reminds me of the strategy used by the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan during the build up to the most successful tribal movements we’ve witnessed. The Million Man March.
Just bought the book. It is Seth Godin’s “Small is the new big” that influenced my blog.
**Teresa Boardman´s last blog post..Sunshine, wind and wildflowers
I do love Seth Godin’s books. It’s nice to win this books.
Hopefully I can be the winner of this event.
Add me to the hat please, thanks for the chance to play.
Viral marketing at it’s best.
If I win, give it to #2.
**Larry Yatkowsky´s last blog post..Vancouver B.C. Real Estate – Interest Cuts, But Not for YOU
I’m always up for an inspiring read. Toss my name in the hat please.
Thanks also for the info on the commentluv plugin you’ve got on your site. I’ve got a designer in the process of setting me up with a new site on Wordpress, and I just emailed the link to him. Maybe I’ll get a comment or two with the new site and this plug-in.
**Karen Goodman´s last blog post..Mortgage Interest Rates Update for 10/17/08
Jay, if you ship it to me on the 27th it will be here just in time for my birthday!
That was a really cool gesture and marketing technique that Seth thought of. Exactly why I need to read his book.
Hi Jay,
I’m in. I’m also back at work – selling real estate and blogging. If you could appreciate some comic relief head over to my new blog about motherhood. Cheers!
**Purva Brown´s last blog post..Sacramento: Is Now the Time to Buy?
This is a cool way to market. Im in for the drawing.
<—big reader, will follow directions.
count me in!
You are definitly not the only Seth Fan Jay
Wow! count me in!
I’d love to play too!!!!
Thanks Jay
Toss me into the mix JT.
See Ya!
Jay,
Thanks for making this available. Thanks to Seth too!
Take care,
Dale Chumbley
**Dale Chumbley´s last blog post..An Evening In Paradise
I’m beginning to feel like I’m the only person alive who doesn’t know anything about Seth other than his name! With all this buzz, I am thinking I’m missing out and, whether I win or not… I will look for his book and read it. His marketing technique obviously worked so I am extra curious to dig into the pages now!
I love your blog giveaway idea and think it would be awesome to see the winner read it, put their name on it, post it on their blog , and give it away as a tradition you’ve started. I promise to do just that should I get my hands on one of THE copies you’re offering. (I also promise to rush read it – and then buy a copy to keep – as I suspect it’s going to be great!)
**Pat Williams´s last blog post..Tonight I get to work on a cou…
Just for the record, I did, indeed, make a unilateral decision to part with our second copy of Tribes, unbeknownst to my Better Half. However, being the kind, gentle, giving soul that she is, I’m sure I will be suitably rewarded for this selfless and altruistic act of generosity.
At least, that’s what I’m counting on…
**The Harriman Team´s last blog post..Rustic Meriden Raised Ranch
What a cool way to pay it forward! Count me in please!
**Ann Cummings´s last blog post..To the Top of the World in New Hampshire!
Great idea!!! Jeff Turner gave me his copy of “Tribes” a couple of days ago … I have read it an passed it on! It is a very good book.
Hi,
Now that is really cool example of generosity, and what a fine example of marketing for Seth. When you think about it, its tough to buy the “buzz” that something unexpectedly free creates. My hat is off to him, yet again!
Your rule about not keeping it continues the generosity started by Seth. Nice one!
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I would like to be counted in, but being from europe i think you dont want to spend your months income on the extremely high postage fees.
I just wanted to tell you that i am a big fan of seth godin as well. He gave me some very good ideas. Of course making the ideas reality is always the hard part.
Very cool concept.
**Andrew´s last blog post..Show interviewers you understand the STAR format.
Me too me too!
**Dan Connolly – Atlanta Real Estate Guide´s last blog post..How to low-ball foreclosures
Sounds like Seth. Count me in. Have a great weekend & wish your daughter the best in her band competition!
**Shar Rundio´s last blog post..1/2 Price House, HUD’s Good Neighbor Next Door Program
I thought Seth Grodin was a musician, he’s not?!?!? Oh, well, if I’m lucky enough to have my name pulled, I’ll learn all about him, won’t I. And I’ll pass it on thru my AR blog.
Count me in. Even if I don’t win, I will probably end up buying the book anyway. I love the pay it forward aspect of the contest as well!
**Chris´s last blog post..NFL Week 8 Thoughts and Predictions
I love Seth Godin as well and it’s been a pleasure following you on twitter.
@jeremya
**Jeremy Arntz´s last blog post..Apple TV Unboxing…
Hi Jay – count me in!
**Ray´s last blog post..Tina Fountain Realtors – Home Under Contract in 11 Days!!
What a fantastic idea!
Love your website! Well done! Lots of nice little bits and bobs that make it something to return to! Great job. PS found you on Twitter – You just have to love social networking!
Cheers!
Seth Rocks! I am a huge fan of passing it forward… Most good books I’ve read, I’ve sent on to some other random person on my contact list. In several occasions, I’ve had another copy of the book land in my lap.
Great Idea, Jay!
**Matthew Rathbun´s last blog post..Twitter’ers: Friend or Foes?
I’m in!
Seth Godin = Awesome
**Chris de Jong´s last blog post..How Far is Too Far?
Hope your daughter does well at her band competition!!! My son is on color guard, both in high school and with the Madison Scouts.
I’m definitely a Seth Godin fan as well… would love to read the book and pass it on!
**Linda Slocum´s last blog post..RIP Jeremiah Finton Lasater: 14-Year-Old Bullied to Death at Vasquez High
Pick me! Pick me! Pick me!! I haven’t won anything since I sent that postcard in to the radio station in 7th grade and won a Chicago album. Please pick me. That was a VERY long time ago.
Count me in – I was about to go get a copy anyway.
OK folks, it’s noon in sunny Arizona. Entries are now closed. I’ll be videotaping the drawing and will post the winners as soon as I get it processed and uploaded!
Thanks for playing, stay tuned!
I was too late to the party. Maybe the winning will pass it on to me…Lol
Hi all, I just got to see the drawing Jay and his daughter conducted, and even though I already knew the outcome, it was exciting nonetheless. I’ll do as commanded and give it away when I’m done reading it. I think I’ll invent some semi-coherant formula to give it to another entrant on this comment thread. Yipeee!!
I also won a copy and will be glad to pass it on to someone who posted here. I will have to figure out who to send it to next.
Thank you, that is very informative. So I am right to say that social networking is more of gathering a group of individuals with the same interests to form a community.
Very nice information. Thanks for this. Got to do some workout now.
Some good information offered in this posting, and I’m going to look into the ‘Tribes’ title.
**Angel´s last blog post..Apartment Renting and Summer Houses along the New-Jersey Coast
Very nice information. Thanks for this. By the way, did you create this layout yourself?
the contest’s concept is inspiring… thanks
This seems like a pretty sweet deal!