Janet, everybody loved your talk; it was thought provoking and you gave good techniques for increasing our “Yeses” and our income! Many women came up and gave me very positive feedback. The women in our group were engaged from start to finish –I never saw so much note-taking going on. It’s my pleasure to recommend you to other businesses or networking groups, and in fact, I just referred your talk to another organization. It’s rare to say that someone has material so well-suited to a variety of purposes, but yours really hits the mark. On a personal note, I’m using your book as an instruction manual to help a 13-year-old boy learn empowerment techniques; it’s a skill set we need, whether age 13 or 103 years old.
-Nancy Clement, Program Director, San Diego Women’s Network
-Judith Warren, Escondido-San Marcos AAUW program director
Like many right-brainers I just opened “You Don’t Ask, You Don’t Get” to a random page and started reading “Get More Out Of Retail.” That same day I used Janet’s approach and saved $45. The book more than paid for itself after only reading six pages. Needless to say I read the rest of this great book and to date have saved / made over $7,500 as a direct result. This book proves the point, when you ask, you get . . . a lot.
-Lee Silber, Best-Selling Author and Award-Winning Trainer www.leesilber.com
Janet gave a thoughtful, lively and inspiring talk to our women’s group about how to ask for what you want. She covered several of the “how-tos” covered in her book and tailored her talk to our specific needs. We had a very large turnout and she left plenty of time for Q and A. We left the meeting excited about how the right way to ask can make a difference in all areas of your life.
-Kay Compton, LINC program director
Janet Williams’ excellent book, “You Don’t Ask, You Don’t Get” has changed my perspective about when and how to ask, and I am no longer afraid of “getting my ask kicked.” A couple of weeks ago, an unexpected automatic withdrawal from my bank account caused a cascade of overdraft charges. A few days ago, I called my bank — a large megabank that rarely makes concessions and exceptions — and cheerfully told them that because of my oversight and not theirs, I got a slew of overdraft charges and I wondered if they could reverse any of them. I asked without any attachment to outcome (not to mention income) and a few hours later the bank called to tell me they had reversed half of the charges.
-Steve Bhaerman, co-author of Spontaneous Evolution and alter ego of cosmic comic Swami Beyondananda
This VERY practical self-help book offers how-to exercises and examples of asking and getting what you want out of life. I am interested in sharing this book because, while I think a lot of books that come my way have great value, this one has chapters devoted to getting more out of dining, retail, car shopping and more. Janet gives proven techniques of HOW to communicate most effectively while asking for and aiming for what you WANT, and there is great VALUE in identifying your needs/wants and making them happen!!
-Stacey Ross, San Diego Bargain Mama www.SanDiegoBargainMama.com
Williams’ book was a revelation. The first time I used one of her tips, I was at a hotel and wanted to get a later check out time. I called the desk and instead of asking “If I could get a late check out,” I asked, “Who would I speak to about getting an extended check out time?” Worked like a charm. That was a great lesson in how to ask and I’ve used it many times since.
-Karyl Miller, Emmy-award winning writer and producer
Dear Janet,
I’m a very senior citizen who doesn’t like to make a fuss. However, I bought some things from a catalog company and then after a couple days received notice of a big sale including those very items. Ordinarily, I would have done nothing, but having read your book recently, I decided to voice my complaint. To my amazement they were very courteous and quickly promised a credit on my charge card. Sure enough it showed up on this month’s bill. Thank you. That has more than covered the cost of your book and has left me feeling much strong.
-Midwest senior
I asked a car wash to honor an expired coupon and was rewarded with the discount and a smile.
-David Sternfeld, Carlsbad, CA
Love your book “You Don’t Ask, You Don’t Get.” Still waiting on that new car so I can use the advice given for wheeling and dealing with car dealers. Thanks!
-Lulane Ward, Cleburne, Texas