[Video] How to move the free line back and make it worth it…

Today, a video: How to move the free line back toward paid and make it worth it for your customers… Maybe you’ve heard about “moving the free line” …?  It’s a concept popularized by Eben Pagan.  The basic idea was that the way to get the attention and trust of your...
Gary Bencivenga’s Secret Weapon…

Gary Bencivenga’s Secret Weapon…

Gary Bencivenga is widely hailed as the world’s greatest living copywriter… And although he’s retired today, doesn’t write or teach about marketing, and can no longer be hired by clients, most of us who are truly serious students of direct response are still trying to...
It’s not as crowded at the top

It’s not as crowded at the top

Today, a story with a lesson, from my trip to Yellowstone… You probably know Old Faithful, the geyser, as one of the most popular attractions at Yellowstone.  Faithfully within a 2-hour window (usually about every 90 minutes), it shoots a jet of 200-degree water over...
[Best of] What is your MTP?

[Best of] What is your MTP?

You must look beyond your core discipline if you want to be a great marketer… The least interesting, least compelling copywriters are those who only read copywriting books.  The same goes for any field. While you should absolutely develop deep knowledge in your area...