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Forum: Copywriting 18th November 2013, 10:50 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,851
Posted By Jason Kanigan
"So You Want to Get Clients and Make Big Bucks as a Copywriter?" [How To]

Breaking this out into its own thread because I don't think people are seeing it...

Make a list of 20 companies you'd like to promote the products or services of. Things you truly believe in. You...
Forum: Copywriting 2nd November 2013, 12:59 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,709
Posted By RickDuris
Re: A painful confession (Seriously) and a constructive case study.

This morning, I just finished writing 67 fresh PPC ads. I've already written a couple of thousand for the same project in the last 6 months.

I write knowing the majority will be duds, some will...
Forum: Copywriting 31st October 2013, 12:03 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,709
Posted By Ross Bowring
Re: A painful confession (Seriously) and a constructive case study.

Thanks Shawn...

Grant Cardone and his enthusiasm accompanies me in the car everywhere I go.

In terms of the stick-with-it-ness... clients who have been around the block appreciate that winning...
Forum: Copywriting 13th October 2013, 06:10 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,004
Posted By RickDuris
25 Secrets Of Great Copywriting From Classic Literary Masters

25 Secrets Of Great Copywriting From Classic Literary Masters - Business 2 Community...
Forum: Copywriting 5th March 2013, 05:15 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 4,952
Posted By RickDuris
Re: Email Copywriting--What's Working Now

Great job, Adam!

Honestly, I wouldn't have come at it from that perspective. But there's nothing wrong with yours at all.

- Rick Duris

PS: Adam, you're inspiring me to analyze my own work....
Forum: Copywriting 14th January 2013, 02:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 765
Posted By RickDuris
Re: 1 Step Cold Selling with a Letter

Paul,

If you think you've got the chops, if you've got the balls, if you're truly serious...

1. Do your research. Find 10 local businesses, you know without doubt you can help AND they have...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 5th January 2013, 07:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,141
Posted By stephenwaldo
Re: Content writers, software, what works best?

As both a writer myself and someone who has been around the outsourcing block, so to speak, I can tell you right now that finding an authoritative writer in the insurance niche on your budget is...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 23rd December 2012, 02:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 716
Posted By Daniel Scott
My Xmas Gift: The Secret To A Profitable Long-Term Business

I've never done Xmas before (well, not since I was 12 or so).

But now I have a wonderful girlfriend who is very into it so I decided to take the time out to write this post.

There's nothing to...
Forum: Copywriting 20th November 2012, 06:04 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 753
Posted By arfasaira
Question about Profiling Donors

Hey guys,

This is a question ONLY for the EXPERIENCED professional copywriters on the forum please...

My sister works for a charity and she mentioned that email open rates were poor so we got...
Forum: Copywriting 24th September 2012, 11:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 798
Posted By RickDuris
Creating A Style Of Your Own: Why It's So Hard (And Easy)

From an email from the folks at Psychological Marketing Business Tactics: Big And Small Business Ideas - Psychotactics - Big and Small Business Ideas (http://psychotactics.com).

I found this...
Forum: Copywriting 20th September 2012, 02:06 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,861
Posted By Harlan
Re: How do you think the best became one of the best?

None of the above.

DESIRE

All the rest can be taught.
Forum: Copywriting 20th September 2012, 02:05 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,861
Posted By MontelloMarketing
Re: How do you think the best became one of the best?

Good question:

1. Work ethic
2. Writing Ability
2. Sales ability
2. Psychological understanding

How's that? ;)

I've said it before and I'll say it again. I don't teach you how to write...
Forum: Copywriting 20th September 2012, 02:01 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,861
Posted By MontelloMarketing
Re: How do you think the best became one of the best?

Jason,

Based on what I look for in a mentee... it's all about being compelling. That may be because you tap into my emotions... or it may be because you keep me engaged in your writing. It's...
Forum: Copywriting 20th September 2012, 01:46 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,861
Posted By Alex Cohen
Re: How do you think the best became one of the best?

I look for two things:

1. Desire to bring a product or service to the marketplace
2. Ability to communicate a thought in writing

The rest can be learned.

Alex
Forum: Copywriting 20th September 2012, 09:14 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 2,861
Posted By Harlan
Re: How do you think the best became one of the best?

In my opinion the only way to the top is through mentoring.

No matter how many books you've read, no matter how many courses you've taken, until an A-lister rips apart your copy and gives you word...
Forum: Copywriting 20th August 2012, 11:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,036
Posted By RickDuris
How to put graphical characters in your email subject line

Crack programmer Paul Galloway put this little utility together -- it allows you to generate the code required for inserting little graphical characters in your email subject lines.
...
Forum: Copywriting 18th August 2012, 03:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 810
Posted By RickDuris
Re: Uncooperative Client!

They want to be involved in the communication with their customers and prospects. That's an incredibly good thing.

I would not suppress their desires to do that.

I would encourage more of it. I...
Forum: Copywriting 24th July 2012, 08:05 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 4,590
Posted By RickDuris
Re: For newer copywriters, a few bits of advice for getting paying clients.

This consistently works for me:
Them: "What do you do?"
Rick: "I help people build their business."

Them: "What do you mean?"

Rick: "You ever see websites, or newspaper advertisements or...
Forum: Copywriting 26th June 2012, 02:41 PM
Replies: 61
Views: 5,795
Posted By RickDuris
Re: I'll Pay You $2,000 To Write Me This Sales Letter...

Heck, everything else aside, I'm just excited someone like Matt wants to put on a $5K event. Whoever the copywriter will be, I'm happy for them.

- Rick Duris
Forum: Copywriting 6th June 2012, 08:58 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,486
Posted By RickDuris
Re: Start earning what you're worth

Ray, it's VERY simple.

But it is predicated on one thing: You better have the goods.

Here's EXACTLY what you say:

"Mr. Prospect, here's what I'd like to do.

For this first project, I'll...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 3rd June 2012, 01:51 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 895
Posted By iAmNameLess
Re: Why Are So Many Warriors Critical of Phone Sales?

And if someone could get you more money, more time, or fix a problem you have, you would dismiss it? You may feel that way but there are hundreds of thousands of business owners that would love to...
Forum: Copywriting 21st May 2012, 08:39 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,782
Posted By RickDuris
Shield your eyes...

34 Adverts That Would Totally Be Banned Today | So Bad So Good (http://sobadsogood.com/2012/01/11/34-adverts-that-would-totally-be-banned-today/)

- Rick Duris

PS: Made me wince, first time I...
Forum: Copywriting 21st April 2012, 03:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,481
Posted By Paul Hancox
Re: Copywriting Courses?

Books are great, but they aren't going to pop out of their covers, pat you on the back and say, "You're doing great!"... or, "Get off your butt and finish off that second draft!"

Plus, when you...
Forum: Offline Marketing 19th April 2012, 04:04 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 1,455
Posted By iAmNameLess
I'm On A FREAKING ROLL! The 8 Minute Sale On My Way To Lunch!

This is going to be short and sweet, at least I think it is, but we'll see if it is after I finish typing. This is mostly to slightly brag but also to give motivation to the rest of you that don't...
Forum: Offline Marketing 23rd March 2012, 09:23 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,621
Posted By David Miller
It's Time That I Told The Truth

I know I've given some people a hard time when they try to hide obvious attempts to sell their WSO or other product by masking it in some seemingly meaningful post or thread. But now I feel I should...
Forum: Offline Marketing 23rd February 2012, 12:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 605
Posted By RickDuris
Jump on this now! Twitter self-service advertisements for small business owners

Jump on this now! Twitter self-service advertisements for small business owners...

Now's your chance to offer small business owners something new and be ONE OF THE FIRST 10,000 allowed in.

Talk...
Forum: Offline Marketing 4th February 2012, 02:48 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 8,049
Posted By David Miller
Re: Phone Sales - Let's Try Again

Sorry that your question went unanswered because of all the pointless turmoil.....trial by fire is never the way to go...but I've always found that having some scripting was key to getting to where...
Forum: Offline Marketing 4th February 2012, 01:30 PM
Replies: 114
Views: 8,049
Posted By David Miller
Re: Phone Sales - Let's Try Again

Back on track would be great....read the first post in this thread...talks about getting hijacked just like it is now....so if you don't like SALES, get lost!

@Rockrz - Occupy Wall Street...
Forum: Offline Marketing 26th January 2012, 12:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 790
Posted By Jason Kanigan
Re: It does not hurt bad enough

Chris, you're correct. Now there is a factor that most people miss when they're selling; they fail to

Monetize the Problem.

If you say, "Oh, you want SEO? That's $1,000 a month," you've given...
Forum: Offline Marketing 13th January 2012, 08:56 PM
Replies: 314
Views: 28,072
Posted By RickDuris
Now you can offer small business owners FREE unlimited text/SMS campaigns

Now you can offer small business owners FREE unlimited text/SMS campaigns

Maybe I shouldn't do this. Many here are appreciative of my copywriting, but what most people don't know is I am a bit of...
Forum: Main Internet Marketing Discussion Forum 19th August 2011, 01:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,085
Posted By BloggingPro
Re: [TOTALLY SHOCKED] Here's why you haven't figured it out yet.

I certainly didn't mean for my post to come off that way... even going as far to say that I wanted to look at this from a different angle. There are obviously a ton of different ways to see success...
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