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Droppin Names??

by michaelhearne
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so i have this personal issue that keeps popping up...

it's been my privilege to write for some of the best marketers and copywriters in the world - and i can drop an impressive list of names - but for some reason i feel anxious/nervous/guilty when i do - even in private conversations...

wtf - over?

if i were my client i'd probably tell me to get over it and run with the authority association play most ricky tick - but...

i dunno...

what do you think - should I name drop - or keep it on the DL??

anybody else have any rules about whether they name drop or not?? if so plz share...

--michael

btw - working with the best is friggin awesome - not only can they afford to pay what you're worth, but they also get how valuable good copy is...

and for my bizopp and mmo clients, i get to learn directly from the experts what cutting edge tactics are working today - ya know - the kind of stuff they teach in their private masterminds - except they are paying me instead of the other way around lol

could go to a fella's head ya know?!?!? lol

#droppin #names
  • Profile picture of the author Bruce Wedding
    WTF is the point of writing for big shots if you can't brag about it. Rock on. Why would you feel guilty anyway?
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  • Profile picture of the author The Copy Nazi
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    Last and only time I did that - few years back - I got flamed here and even copped an infraction from another writer for "Self Promotion".

    But don't let that stop you. Have at it. I'll give you a "Thanks".
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  • Profile picture of the author Grain
    Why not? Drop em. It's the law of association.
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    Grain.

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  • Profile picture of the author Raydal
    Personally I prefer to have the clients say that I wrote for
    them through a testimonial than me saying that I wrote
    for that client.

    But name dropping is not my style, but I wouldn't discourage
    anyone who want to promote their business to do so.

    In the same vein I don't name drop my coaching students
    names either. If they want to say I helped them it's up
    to them but I won't volunteer that information except I'm
    asked for an endorsement.

    Recently, one of my copywriting clients told me that a big
    name guru stole one of my letters I wrote for him. They
    are friends so he wasn't too harsh with the guru. Again
    I kept that one under cover even though every Warrior
    would recognize the name.

    So I wouldn't say you are breaking any "rules" except
    if you do it here then it can be seen as self promotion.

    -Ray Edwards
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  • Profile picture of the author michaelhearne
    thanks everyone for your insights!

    i was seriously hoping i wasn't asking a stupid question lol!!!

    i think i'll go with a compromise and keep my client's names a semi-secret - only share with potential new clients but not be braggadocios (no i didn't have to spell check that word - are you kidding?!?!) and go buck wild dropping names on forums and such...

    very kewl to be able to come to a place with others who share similar experiences and get good solid advice...

    so my sincerest thanks for everyone who took the time to help a brother out - this just confirms my other experiences with copywriters - we are generally a group of people who care very much about helping others...

    guess that helps us write with empathy!

    anyhoo...

    --michael
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  • Profile picture of the author the goat
    I'd say it is perfectly acceptable in a testimonial or portfolio page setting, or when solicited, but name dropping in un-solicited situations is generally when most find it tacky.
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