How much time do you spend nurturing the business connections you’ve made? Chances are, you’re not spending enough. As a freelance copywriter, I’ve learned that my business connections are some of the most valuable assets I have. My network is at least as important as my copywriting skills. Daymond John, creator of FUBU clothing and […]
Continue readingI’m drinking a cup of coffee and typing at my computer. This is what I do eight hours a day, five days a week (the writing part, that is; I’m usually done with the coffee by 11 a.m.). Today is a little different because there’s a big storm system sitting over Denver. It’s dropping all […]
Continue readingOn the one hand, getting testimonials from colleagues and clients can boost your credibility in the market and help you get more business. On the other hand, giving out testimonials can be risky business. If you give somebody a testimonial or endorsement after only brief interaction with him, you’re playing with fire. You don’t really […]
Continue readingIf you’ve ever wanted proof that the guys running boiler rooms are workers of iniquity, look no further than John Paul Raygoza of PushTraffic. The short version: Raygoza and his thugs scammed people in desperate financial straits in amounts ranging from $4,200 to $58,000. They manipulated “marks” through false promises of financial gain, then denied […]
Continue readingWhen you are testing two direct mail pieces against each other, it is not always easy to determine a winner. Unless, of course, you are basing it solely on initial responses. One piece brings in 42 orders; the other brings in 55. You have a winner! Or do you?
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