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Forum: Copywriting 20th November 2013, 12:43 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 547
Posted By MAJ
Has anyone had any success with the Clayton Makepeace Partnership Model?

Have you tried the partnership model Clayton Makepeace talked about? If so, did it work for you? Is it workable? The clients I've tried it with flaked out. One copywriter I talked with who's written...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 19th November 2013, 02:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 434
Posted By MAJ
How do I set up the process for customers to download my ebook?

Hi,

I'm setting up a website to sell info products.

But I'm confused on how to set up the download part of the ebook after they pay.
I've put a Paypal link for them to buy but after that, i...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 10th April 2013, 04:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 417
Posted By MAJ
Re: Help!

That's what he tried, but they're not giving him any direction on it.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 10th April 2013, 04:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 417
Posted By MAJ
Re: Help!

I suppose. He does sell diet pills and similar nutritionals. What credit card processors for CPA style offers would you suggest?
Forum: Copywriting 10th April 2013, 04:35 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 694
Posted By MAJ
Re: Hypnotic Writing

I'm a big fan of the Gary Halbert letter. But in that issue, that's just not reality anymore. Gary Halbert was a trail-blazer in his day. What he was doing was akin to using alien technology....
Forum: Copywriting 10th April 2013, 04:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 694
Posted By MAJ
Re: Hypnotic Writing

The whole NLP/Hypnotic writing thing is nothing but spin.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 10th April 2013, 02:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 417
Posted By MAJ
Re: Help!

He's not an affiliate or looking to get listed on a Clickbank type site.

He's an independent business/marketer who sells his own formulated nutritionals. And he's looking to run these cpa style...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 10th April 2013, 12:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 417
Posted By MAJ
Help!

Hi,

I have a client that is selling a nutritional supplement. He wants to sell it using the CPA style order form.

You know, the set-up where it's a short landing page with a form for contact...
Forum: Copywriting 4th April 2013, 11:31 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,884
Posted By MAJ
Re: How Did You Get The Ball Rolling As A Copywriter?

The positioning thing is over-rated, unless you have a patent on something.

Here's how it plays out in the real world.

Mr. Businessowner is looking at several proposals. Everyone's claiming...
Forum: Copywriting 4th April 2013, 10:51 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,884
Posted By MAJ
Re: How Did You Get The Ball Rolling As A Copywriter?

I wish I could agree on the talent part. But that's simply not the case. I've been doing this for over 10 years. Since the market is flooded with writers, in part due to AWAI and others, I have seen...
Forum: Copywriting 4th April 2013, 10:34 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,884
Posted By MAJ
Re: How Did You Get The Ball Rolling As A Copywriter?

I hear you. I didn't mean to sound depressing but that's just the reality of it. It's just like the desktop pc market. Are some people still making money selling them? Yes. But that market is...
Forum: Copywriting 4th April 2013, 09:22 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,884
Posted By MAJ
Re: How Did You Get The Ball Rolling As A Copywriter?

Hi Dayne,

I'm going to do you a big favor here. You're moving in the wrong direction my friend.

You're moving away from something that generated $1 million in gross sales to something that...
Forum: Copywriting 29th March 2013, 10:40 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,807
Posted By MAJ
Re: Getting Started in Copywriting

Notice those are Fortune 500 corporations. They have in-house writers and agencies that handle their marketing collateral. The chances of getting consistent $5,000 whitepaper jobs from them is next...
Forum: Copywriting 29th March 2013, 10:19 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,807
Posted By MAJ
Re: Getting Started in Copywriting

Jason V.,

You'd be better off in a sales job that pays big commissions.

I have extensive sales experience, and sales training from one of the best trainers in the country. Selling copywriting...
Forum: Copywriting 28th March 2013, 12:44 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,807
Posted By MAJ
Re: Getting Started in Copywriting

Yes, that is true. Though what I'm hearing is that they (business owners/marketing managers) are almost daily being hit with some kind of offer to increase their sales and leads.

From what I'm...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 27th March 2013, 02:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 631
Posted By MAJ
Re: The Info-Product Speed-Bump

Not to be disagreeable, but I've seen so many of these webinars where a guru claims one of his students created an info product ... and that was the turning point in their life. Suddenly that person...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 27th March 2013, 02:34 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 631
Posted By MAJ
Re: The Info-Product Speed-Bump

Where do you get the traffic to build the email list?
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 27th March 2013, 01:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 631
Posted By MAJ
The Info-Product Speed-Bump

Hi Guys,

I constantly hear how one should get into creating info products and that it's really quite easy. Some people claim all you need to do is create a 40-page report, and BAM -- instant...
Forum: Copywriting 27th March 2013, 01:01 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,807
Posted By MAJ
Re: Getting Started in Copywriting

Maybe I'm way off base on this. But my recent experience is that it's been progressively more difficult to sell copywriting services. Very difficult, unless you're already tapped into the guru...
Forum: Copywriting 5th February 2013, 03:42 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,287
Posted By MAJ
Re: Video Sales Letter Project Question

Yes it is a quality nutritional supplement. Their web copy is decent but it is not like Clickbank style letters. It is like catalog copy. But having video sales messages in lieu of catalog copy is...
Forum: Copywriting 5th February 2013, 10:25 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,287
Posted By MAJ
Re: Video Sales Letter Project Question

That video was so funny!!!

I see they make you sign up like an opt in form before you can purchase.

But as for catalog style copy vs dedicated video sales page, that's still got me feeling...
Forum: Copywriting 5th February 2013, 09:08 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,287
Posted By MAJ
Video Sales Letter Project Question

I just signed a client who has a catalog style website that sells vitamins. They have good sales copy already but I was thinki that I should take their best products and put them on separate landing...
Forum: Internet Marketing Product Reviews & Ratings 21st February 2011, 12:20 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 11,248
Posted By MAJ
Re: Domain Scalping

I would also venture to say that maybe this worked a few years back. Remember, companies don't base their names off of showercurtains.com. No, look around you, companies use their owner's last name...
Forum: Internet Marketing Product Reviews & Ratings 21st February 2011, 12:15 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 11,248
Posted By MAJ
Re: Domain Scalping

The product has a TON of good exciting content.

It looks good on paper. But when you actually try it, you realize that it's NOT a sustainable business.

YOu have to keep buying new inventory...
Forum: Copywriting 7th February 2011, 05:26 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,383
Posted By MAJ
Re: Professional Copywriter Seeks "Top Gun" (details inside...)

A sales letter that did 250k is impressive. You should sell your own products.
Forum: Offline Marketing 2nd December 2010, 12:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,228
Posted By MAJ
Re: *Outsourcing: Where to find--> Phone Sales + Researchers + Mailers + PPC Savvy People

Thanks so much everyone for your replies. They've been a big help!
Forum: Offline Marketing 2nd December 2010, 12:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 869
Posted By MAJ
Objection Against Social Media - How to Overcome This - Can You?

I was going to upsell some social media advertising to a client, but he said to me, people don't search for products on FaceBook, they search for products on Google. I didn't have much time to come...
Forum: Offline Marketing 30th November 2010, 04:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,228
Posted By MAJ
Re: *Outsourcing: Where to find--> Phone Sales + Researchers + Mailers + PPC Savvy People

Can you let me in on what some of those wholesale companies are that print and send out postcards that you like?
Forum: Offline Marketing 30th November 2010, 11:31 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,228
Posted By MAJ
*Outsourcing: Where to find--> Phone Sales + Researchers + Mailers + PPC Savvy People

I'm looking for people/teams to outsource the following duties:

*People/teams/cos to do cold calling. (Phone sales)
*People/teams/cos to research prospects and compile lists to call on....
Forum: Copywriting 16th September 2010, 12:20 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 627
Posted By MAJ
Getting Paid Royalties

Anyone getting paid royalties or a % of sales plus a flat fee for your copywriting services?
Forum: Copywriting 19th March 2010, 09:31 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,883
Posted By MAJ
Re: To Copywriters -- If I Had to Do it All Over Again -- Lies Exposed

I'll be transparent here. One of the "mind" blocks that's held me back personally from promoting info products is that so many people are already doing it. And that PPC bid prices are through the...
Forum: Copywriting 19th March 2010, 08:56 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,883
Posted By MAJ
Re: To Copywriters -- If I Had to Do it All Over Again -- Lies Exposed

That's part of what I'm saying here. As a copywriter, you're probably spending much less time with the family! Sure, you can try to tell prospects that you're following a strict schedule and that...
Forum: Copywriting 18th March 2010, 08:33 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,883
Posted By MAJ
Re: To Copywriters -- If I Had to Do it All Over Again -- Lies Exposed

Yeah I've had a ton of lame prospect offers too.

I'll get an email from a breathless prospect who claims he's got the greatest product in the world but all his money has been spent, invested in...
Forum: Copywriting 18th March 2010, 03:38 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,883
Posted By MAJ
Re: To Copywriters -- If I Had to Do it All Over Again -- Lies Exposed

Technically, I have about 8 projects lined up right now and more coming in. So I have more than enough work. And my phone has been ringing all day today. That's not posturing, that's reality. I've...
Forum: Copywriting 18th March 2010, 01:52 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 2,232
Posted By MAJ
Re: My "conversion" increased by 20%!

Good for you Ray! Best wishes to you and your family.
Forum: Copywriting 18th March 2010, 12:25 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,883
Posted By MAJ
Re: To Copywriters -- If I Had to Do it All Over Again -- Lies Exposed

Look, people need to know the truth. I constantly get starry-eyed newbie copywriters with dollar signs in their eyes asking me for my overflow work or coaching or advice. People have a right to know...
Forum: Copywriting 18th March 2010, 12:12 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,883
Posted By MAJ
Re: To Copywriters -- If I Had to Do it All Over Again -- Lies Exposed

I think a lot of people are flat out afraid to take it to the next level. I'm in that camp too. That's why I've spent almost 10 years hustling clients for projects. Sure, occassionally you'll get a...
Forum: Copywriting 18th March 2010, 12:02 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,883
Posted By MAJ
Re: To Copywriters -- If I Had to Do it All Over Again -- Lies Exposed

You're set Chris. So you're in position to make some money taking on a couple of clients.

Let's face it ... there is a HUGE segment of the IM community and biz opp community that promotes this...
Forum: Copywriting 18th March 2010, 09:51 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,883
Posted By MAJ
Re: To Copywriters -- If I Had to Do it All Over Again -- Lies Exposed

I believe it was Halbert and recently Doberman Dan that mentioned getting royalties from clients was a hit or miss proposition at best. Unless you're working with a reputable large publishing house. ...
Forum: Copywriting 18th March 2010, 08:43 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 3,883
Posted By MAJ
To Copywriters -- If I Had to Do it All Over Again -- Lies Exposed

I'm going to blunt. Some people will hate this, some will like this and some will begin to wonder whether or not they should continue in this direction.

I would strongly urge you to get out of the...
Forum: Copywriting 26th February 2010, 10:14 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 4,177
Posted By MAJ
Re: Can a relatively poor English writer become a copywriter?

If you want the no-holds barred truth, a poor English writer will never be a good or in-demand copywriter unless he puts in massive time and investment learning to speak like native English speakers....
Forum: Copywriting 25th February 2010, 12:49 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,364
Posted By MAJ
Re: Do You Use NLP in your salesletters?

Just to communicate like a normal human being you have to insert verbs throughout your writing, don't you? Does that mean they're "embedded commands"?

I saw this one NLP video where a guy wanted...
Forum: Copywriting 25th February 2010, 10:26 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,364
Posted By MAJ
Re: Do You Use NLP in your salesletters?

Have you ever seen any empiricle, scientific evidence that embedded commands slip past the conscious mind to the unconscious? Or that they even work?

And if they do work, do they work only on...
Forum: Copywriting 25th February 2010, 09:47 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,471
Posted By MAJ
Re: Wanna Be Copywriters...Be Careful What You Wish For

Nowadays practically everyone thinks they can write copy because they read a book.

Just because you read a book on boxing doesn't mean you have any boxing skills.
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 25th February 2010, 09:43 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 6,165
Posted By MAJ
Re: 7 Day "Action Plan" How To Enter Any Niche And Turn A Profit In 7 Days

How do you suggest one take credit card orders?
Forum: Copywriting 25th February 2010, 09:07 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 5,364
Posted By MAJ
Re: Do You Use NLP in your salesletters?

55% of communication is body language/physiological.

38% is tonality.

7% are words.

Do NLP language patterns work as claimed? You do the math.
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