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Copywriting Mentors

by maximus242
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Can anyone recommend good copy coaches?

Does anyone have any person experiences with one-on-one copywriting coaching that they can recommend?

Im not looking for some mentorship program where you watch a bunch of videos for the low low price of $27 a month, I mean one on one coaching.
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  • Profile picture of the author Matt James
    Vin Montello.

    There... your search has come to an end.
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  • Profile picture of the author Raydal
    Originally Posted by maximus242 View Post

    Can anyone recommend good copy coaches?

    Does anyone have any person experiences with one-on-one copywriting coaching that they can recommend?

    Im not looking for some mentorship program where you watch a bunch of videos for the low low price of $27 a month, I mean one on one coaching.
    How about a bunch of videos, personal critiques, free copy resources,
    swipe files, contract and questionnaire, forum to interact, marketing
    advice ... all for $97 per month?

    I don't advertise my students, but a more than a few are getting 4 figure
    and 5 figure fees after just a few months with my program.

    Don't underestimate "low low prices".

    -Ray Edwards
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  • Profile picture of the author Bruce Wedding
    If I was starting over again, I'd go with Vin Montello in a heartbeat. He has a reputation for turning out 6-figure copywriters in a few months. He ain't cheap, but he really is because in a few months, one fee will pay for months of his mentoring.
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  • Profile picture of the author Mike Murphy
    ...or even Ray Edwards...this one Copywriter Ray Edwards

    Vin Montello rocks. Michel Fortin also knows a thing or two...
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  • Profile picture of the author Dean Dhuli
    Michel Fortin also knows a thing or two...
    Ha ha

    I bet!
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      • Profile picture of the author MikeHumphreys
        Based on their websites, I don't believe that Ray Edwards (the Washington state based one, not the Michigan-based Ray L Edwards) or Michel Fortin are offering one-on-one copywriting mentoring per se.

        They have group trainings or critiques but not mentoring in the traditional sense.

        I usually recommend Ray L Edwards or Vin Montello. Both of them are very good copywriters and copywriting teachers to boot. Both of them have a growing list of proteges that have gone on to become successful.

        My suggestion would be to talk to both of them and see which one you feel more connected to. The better the personality connection, the easier it will be for you to learn from your new mentor.

        Good luck,

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        • Profile picture of the author Raydal
          I've finally given in and decided to hold a special coaching for
          those who want the personal attention and faster results
          from 1-on-1 coaching.

          I've just 'launched' a 1-on-1 coaching program in addition to the
          'group coaching'.

          It has a 5-figure price tag though, so it's only for serious prospects.

          One-on-One Copywriting Mentoring

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          • Profile picture of the author Rezbi
            Originally Posted by Raydal View Post

            I've finally given in and decided to hold a special coaching for
            those who want the personal attention and faster results
            from 1-on-1 coaching.

            I've just 'launched' a 1-on-1 coaching program in addition to the
            'group coaching'.

            It has a 5-figure price tag though, so it's only for serious prospects.

            One-on-One Copywriting Mentoring

            -Ray Edwards
            That price seems fair...
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            • Profile picture of the author Raydal
              Originally Posted by Rezbi View Post

              That price seems fair, considering I paid someone else $4,000.00 for 10 hours mentoring... and got absolutely zilch in return.

              Well, not absolutely zilch - I did get some hot air and nothing I didn't already know.
              Ouch! How is it possible to get nothing from 10 hours? I don't know
              who you are referring to and don't want to know (plus anything I
              say would be interpreted as just competitor bashing) but did you
              have a guarantee?

              Most coaching programs with that figure will allow you to get your money
              back after an initial session. So I hope you are kidding when you said
              you got "nothing".

              -Ray Edwards
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              • Profile picture of the author MontelloMarketing
                Originally Posted by Paul McQuillan View Post

                I would go with Vin as he has a squadron of top flight
                copywriting students.

                If money is not a problem, David Garfinkel. There is none
                better.
                Seeing as how David was my mentor, that makes sense.
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  • Profile picture of the author MontelloMarketing
    Aha! This is the thread that got the tongues wagging on the copywritingboard, and sent me 8 inquires in my email this morning. Thanks to all that mentioned my name. But...

    As I told the other 8...

    I keep my current roster very small. Because of that I only have one slot opening up end of March.

    I'll fill it if I must. But my wife has asked me to not book it for a while. She actually wants to see me from time to time. (go figure)

    If someone really needs me, however and we're a good fit... I'll consider it.
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    • Profile picture of the author Rezbi
      Originally Posted by MontelloMarketing View Post

      I'll fill it if I must. But my wife has asked me to not book it for a while. She actually wants to see me from time to time. (go figure)
      Tsk... women, eh?
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  • Profile picture of the author Nicola Lane
    I can recommend Paul Hancox

    http://www.warriorforum.com/warrior-...-6-months.html
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  • Profile picture of the author David Raybould
    Chalk up another vote for
    Vin Montello.

    The stuff Vin taught me paid for the
    house I live in, the computer I'm typing
    on, the chair I'm sitting on, the clothes
    I'm wearing...

    ... basically everything.

    Not to mention all the expensive
    musical equipment I've somehow
    become addicted to buying.

    Thanks Vin. Again.

    Maximus, if you can get Vin to take
    you, grab that opportunity with both
    hands.

    -David Raybould

    PS- This isn't a slight on Ray at all...
    I'm sure his coaching kicks all kinds of
    ass too, but I have personal experience
    with Vin.
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    • Profile picture of the author Kevin Rogers
      Seriously, is Montello such a great mentor?

      I studied copy for two and a half years before I made a dime.

      Didn't even know where to begin finding clients. Or how to tell if I was good enough or what to charge.

      Then I found out my long time comedy friend, Vin Montello, was already sprinting up the ladder of the freelance copywriting world.

      I hadn't talked to him in years.

      We connected. I told him I dreamed of a freelance career. Said I wanted to be great someday. But it wouldn't be easy replacing my $65K salary, even though I hated the job.

      He was mentoring with Garfinkel. He agreed to share what he was learning.

      He did much more than that.

      He beat the lessons into me. Daring me to match his dedication.

      If I bitched about finding time to write between running a company and two young kids at home, he'd say, "I thought you wanted to be great?"

      I'd curse under my breath and get back to it.

      Soon he trusted me enough to refer clients.

      I thought the lessons were hard work. This was a new level of torture.

      I was spending 40 hours a week at the office and 50 more in the concrete room at the rear of the house -- hunched over my laptop. In the summer months, I had to cover the keyboard to keep the sweat out.

      My kids began referring to me as "that guy out back."

      Worth it?

      These days I run my own company. I'm the only employee. Last year I paid myself twice my former salary. (I still work 55 hours some weeks... but never an extra 40 for someone else.)

      I get to spend lazy afternoons in the park with my kids... and take my wife to those restaurants where the rich people eat.

      These days I get to work with guys like Garfinkel and Carlton and Deutsch and the Halbert boys. I'm humbled to call them friends.

      I even coach some writers myself now and get a kick when they curse me under their breath.

      In this gig, the learning never stops... but, for me, it all started with Vin.

      Without him this would all be something I still hoped to do someday.

      (And, oh yeah... he's wicked funny, too.)
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      • Profile picture of the author Rezbi
        Originally Posted by Kevin Rogers View Post

        Seriously, is Montello such a great mentor?

        I studied copy for 2 and a half years before I made a dime.

        Didn't even know where to begin finding clients. Or how to tell if I was good enough or what to charge.

        Then I found out my long time comedy friend, Vin Montello, was already sprinting up the ladder of the freelance copywriting world.

        I hadn't talked to him in years.

        We connected. I told him I dreamed of a freelance career. Said I wanted to be great someday. But it wouldn't be easy replacing my $65K salary, even though I hated the job.

        He was mentoring with Garfinkel. He agreed to share what he was learning.

        He did much more than that.

        He beat the lessons into me. Daring me to match his dedication.

        If I bitched about finding time to write between running a company and two young kids at home, he'd say, "I thought you wanted to be great?"

        I'd curse under my breath and get back to it.

        Soon he trusted me enough to refer clients.

        I thought the lessons were hard work. This was a new level of torture.

        I was spending 40 hours a week at the office and 50 more in the concrete room at the rear of the house -- hunched over my laptop. In the summer months, I had to cover the keyboard to keep the sweat out.

        My kids began referring to me as "that guy out back."

        Worth it?

        These days I run my own company. I'm my only employee. Last year I paid myself twice my former salary. (I still work 55 hours some weeks... but never an extra 40 for someone else.)

        I get to spend lazy afternoons in the park with my kids... and take my wife to those restaurants where the rich people eat.

        These days I get to work with guys like Garfinkel and Carlton and Deutsch and the Halbert boys. I'm humbled to call them friends.

        I even coach some writers myself now and get a kick when they curse me under their breath.

        In this gig, the learning never stops... but, for me, it all started with Vin.

        Without him this would all be something I still hoped to do someday.

        (And, oh yeah... he's wicked funny, too.)
        Good story.

        What I particularly like is the fact that it proves, if you want to get good, you'd better WORK at it.
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    • Profile picture of the author Raydal
      Originally Posted by David Raybould View Post

      hands.

      -David Raybould

      PS- This isn't a slight on Ray at all...
      I'm sure his coaching kicks all kinds of
      ass too, but I have personal experience
      with Vin.
      David,

      Actually I take this very personally. How can you recommend Vin over me
      when you never had a chance to test my coaching? Every post
      about Vin is one against me actually.

      Every time I read "Vin" it says in my mind "not Ray!" ...

      Just kiddin' I'm sure Vin is a great teacher as he learned from who many
      call the best copywriting coach.

      -Ray Edwards
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  • Profile picture of the author Traci
    That's the most kick-ass testimonial I've read in a while Kevin, lol.

    I'm also in the vote-for-Vin camp. I'd very highly recommend him and his mentoring/torture.
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    • Profile picture of the author Rezbi
      Originally Posted by Traci View Post

      That's the most kick-ass testimonial I've read in a while Kevin, lol.

      I'm also in the vote-for-Vin camp. I'd very highly recommend him and his mentoring/torture.
      He also seems like a good friend to have.

      All my 'pals' seem to want everything, but give nothing. :-)
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