What you should do instead of spamming your prospects

I just shared some thoughts in a private forum, in response to an article by Ken Varga called Turing Prospects into Customers. Since my comments are broadly applicable I copy them here. I both agree and disagree with Ken Varga’s article. Here is why: The trick is to engage the prospects when they are ready to buy. Here is a typical example: Joe lives in rented accomodation and has no plans to buy a house. At this time he is not open to mortgage deals, which means that advertising to him is a waste of money. However when Joe 6 months later starts looking for a house with his new...