A guy named Mike (not his real name, naturally) sent me an unsolicited offer for a joint venture involving an ebook. I agreed to take a look at it but made it clear - as I always do - that if it didn't suit my list's needs, I wouldn't be promoting it. He sent the book, followed by a long list of questions, requesting much information about my list which I was not prepared to give, and wanting to know when - not 'if' - I would be promoting the book in a solo ad. I informed him that I never, ever do solo ads for other people's products and I wouldn't be doing one for him or anyone else. However, I might promote it to my list if it was appropriate.

I quickly looked over the book and discovered:

1. I wasn't all that impressed
2. It wasn't relevant to my list
3. The percentage was only 30% which is low for an Internet marketing book
4. The book wasn't especially lucrative - there are many projects that will make me more money
5. Apparently he isn't the owner of the book, but is promoting someone else's. Nothing wrong with that, but I would rather deal with the author, or at least check with him before selling in such a third hand way.

I informed him that I wouldn't be promoting his book. But ignorant me ... I thought that would be the end of it. Not so. I have been receiving emails with alarming regularity. Here is the last one:

ANSWER ME ON MY BELOW LISTED QUESTIONS!

Nobody ever told this loser that you don't make money by being rude and nasty to prospective partners. Under no circumstances would I deal with this guy, even if I liked his book. He had better re-read the "Joint Venture Definition 101" course manual!