Category Archives for Getting Clients

The Danger of Big Numbers

One of the things I’ve learned as a copywriter and marketing consultant is that whenever somebody tries to sell you “big numbers,” you need to crank up your B.S. detector to “red alert.” We’ve all heard it at one time or another. “Hey, Frank. Listen, man. I’ve got a really good opportunity. Now, keep this […]

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Advertise Your Writing Services Here

Quick post today. If you’re a writer, direct response or otherwise, and you’d like more copywriting clients, then pay attention. You can advertise your writing services for free on the Magnetic Web Content forum. Sounds like a lot of the current members are hard up for good writers. So if you’re any good, you’ve probably […]

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The Easiest Way to Lose a Sale

So I’ve been car shopping lately. And let me tell you, it’s been really disappointing to see how careless car salesmen are. Here’s why: Went to Subaru dealer #1. Test-drove a 2009 Impreza WRX. After I left the dealership, I received no follow-up whatsoever. Went to Subaru dealer #2. Test-drove a 2010 Outback. After I […]

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4 Reasons to Consider Coaching as a Business

If you are a copywriter or marketing consultant, and you’d like to add another profit-stream to your business, then coaching is something for you to seriously consider. Here are 4 compelling reasons why you might want to add coaching to your “basket” of services: Reason #1 Fact: Brian McElroy recommends a paid coaching session BEFORE […]

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Ripped Off… Again

Last night I received a piece of official looking mail. At first, I suspected it might be a solicitation disguised as government mail. Turns out I was wrong. It was a bankruptcy notice. After carefully scrutinizing three pages of paperwork, I finally located the name of the business in question: it is (was) one of […]

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