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Direct Marketing Rule #1

Direct Marketing Rule #1

Do you know what Direct Marketing Rule #1 is? This is the difference between direct marketing and brand marketing. Between direct response advertising, and image advertising. It’s not about the media you use. Or the style, or length. It’s not about the voice. It’s...
Positioning Your Offer in a Competitive Market

Positioning Your Offer in a Competitive Market

The best markets are competitive markets… But as a marketer, that’s challenging.  Because even though the rewards are higher, so are the risks. So the question becomes, how can you stand out? How can you make your offer uniquely positioned so your prospect will choose...
Is selling moral?

Is selling moral?

Is selling evil? Is it moral?  Is it ethical?  What’s your take? Today’s video issue of Breakthrough Marketing Secrets addresses the question head-on. I got the question from a subscriber. And if you’ve been a subscriber for long enough, you probably know my answer. ...
Don’t Negotiate Fees! (do this instead)

Don’t Negotiate Fees! (do this instead)

Have you ever let a client talk you down on fees? Today I went deep on why you should never negotiate the fee for your expert services. — Why copywriters, consultants, agencies, and other expert service providers should never, ever let a client negotiate their fee...
Write STORY-BASED copy that flows into selling

Write STORY-BASED copy that flows into selling

Have you ever written an email or ever piece of copy that just didn’t connect or flow? You knew somehow working in a story in the beginning would get readers more engaged. You knew to make sure you still asked for action at the end. But in the middle, you got lost....
How to Get Paid: 4+1 Copywriter Fee Structures

How to Get Paid: 4+1 Copywriter Fee Structures

What are the fee and deal options to getting paid as a copywriter? Today I recorded a quick video to share the 4+1 main ways copywriters can get paid.  And yes, that includes royalties. I share pros and cons of each approach, and how depending on where you’re at, all...