The only two human stories [from Brendan Burchard]

The only two human stories [from Brendan Burchard]

I’m obsessed with storytelling and story selling… I mean, my FIRST big training through BTMSinsiders was The Story Selling Master Class. Most of my best marketing campaigns have been built around a compelling story. And frankly, if I write copy that doesn’t have a...
The #1 way to validate your business idea

The #1 way to validate your business idea

You have big dreams of what your business could be… But you’re still trying to nail your perfect plan, your perfect offer, your perfect product or service. The question then is… How do you move past this designing phase? How do you validate and launch your offer, your...
365 Days of Thanksgiving

365 Days of Thanksgiving

This is my last episode before Thanksgiving… I’ll be back Monday with the next Breakthrough Marketing Secrets. And, like most people here in the US, I’m thinking about the holiday… But I’m also thinking about the best intentions for — and spirit of — this...
Learning from failure [marketing lesson]

Learning from failure [marketing lesson]

Every failure can be a massive learning opportunity — especially in marketing… And if you catch them early, in an active campaign… You might even be able to pivot and increase profits, right then and there! I’m part of a huge Black Friday bundle offer… Which has...
How to write copy that converts [for lead generation or…]

How to write copy that converts [for lead generation or…]

I love when I get SPECIFIC questions — like today’s about lead generation copywriting… I get a TON of questions I could answer in my weekly Mailbox Monday episodes. But something vague like “help me get more traffic to my website” just doesn’t cut it. Because there’s...
You have what it takes!

You have what it takes!

“What do they have… That I don’t?!” It’s easy to look at someone who appears to have it all figured out… Who appears to have the success we want… Who seems to be living the life we want to live… And try to figure out what they have, that we don’t. Today, I...
Are you ready to be an exceptional copywriter?

Are you ready to be an exceptional copywriter?

Are you ready to be an EXCEPTIONAL copywriter? Copywriting and marketing are FLOODED with wannabes. It’s our fault, as copywriting teachers. We’ve marketed this as a money-making business opportunity. But there’s a major downside. This has a 2X negative impact on you....
4 Copywriting Tips for Clean, Clear, & Compelling Copy

4 Copywriting Tips for Clean, Clear, & Compelling Copy

This might seem like a weird copywriting tip, but… Most people underestimate the value of clean, clear, easy-to-read writing. If your prospects don’t read or can’t understand, they won’t respond. And, in fact, even the SMARTEST buyers appreciate when you take complex...
This is how you do a joint venture marketing deal

This is how you do a joint venture marketing deal

I just did a little joint venture marketing with Matt from Copy Legends… A simple little cross-promotion. And let me tell you — this guy is good. Side note: before Copy Legends, he grew and sold his stake in a highly-successful supplement business.  So he knows where...
Apologize Less

Apologize Less

People apologize to me ALL THE TIME when they don’t need to… And it’s not just about being kind or respectful. Most often, it’s a reflection of either subtle or seething insecurities. I know, because that used to be me. I don’t do it nearly as much now. Usually when I...
Giving 110% is TOXIC — dirty truth about productivity

Giving 110% is TOXIC — dirty truth about productivity

Trying to “Give 110%” is killing your success… As entrepreneurs, we’re surrounded by hustle and grind culture. Everybody’s insta is packed with images of their best days, their best moments. And it sets an unrealistic expectation. An expectation we will inevitably...
Cold Email & DM FAIL — and how to get it right!

Cold Email & DM FAIL — and how to get it right!

Most cold pitches — emails, DMs — that I get are absolutely terrible… I just got one the other day through LinkedIn. And I was actually hopeful it would be a good one. BUT…  Alas, no. What started as a great cold DM pitch crashed at the second message. So today I...
The Ultimate Marketing Engine [John Jantsch interview]

The Ultimate Marketing Engine [John Jantsch interview]

John Jantsch, of Duct Tape Marketing fame, has an excellent new book called The Ultimate Marketing Engine… And the moment I saw it, I KNEW I had to reach out and see if he’d be willing to be interviewed. Of course, he agreed — and in this episode we cover… — The TRUE...