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Larry E. posted an update 8 years, 11 months ago
Hello MRIC!
Definitely watch;
“Copywriter Branding and Expanding Her Business
Posted on 7 February 2016 by The Marketing Rebel Team
Lorrie Morgan Ferrero is a successful copywriter who is looking for ways to solidify her brand and expand into new areas.This is a wide-ranging discussion and there will be something for everyone…”
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Rob Bucher posted an update 8 years, 11 months ago · updated 8 years, 11 months ago
Hello…I just signed up and wanted to introduce myself. My name is Rob and I am from Portage, Mi. I have been marketing products since 2008 and decided to “jump” and follow my passion for copywriting.
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Larry E. posted an update 8 years, 11 months ago
December and January were knockout RANTS!
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Don Doud posted an update 9 years ago · updated 9 years ago
Hi, All:
I just wanted to share one of my major marketing goals, and ask for feedback.
As I mentioned in my “Hello” post, I’m growing a network marketing business that Dad saw potential in and enrolled us when he was 94. The company is publicly traded (ticker LFVN).
The Compliance Department says I can’t place a direct link to the company website…Read more-
Hi Don: I’ve never done anything with Network Marketing, but I think I can be of help anyway.
First, I’m assuming that this is an actual company with a quality product. Since your father developed a multi-million dollar business in 4 years at age 94, it probably is.
You do have to segment your market between “opportunity seekers” who are…Read more
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JonathanC posted an update 9 years ago · updated 9 years ago
Hey all – got a great job with a cool tech/marketing company and just lost it today. Being entrepreneurial I’m hoping for some advice about how best to proceed right now while it still hurts. I spent the last year learning copywriting and marketing chops (here and elsewhere) so my tech/support skills were not 100%. That being said, how best to…Read more
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First, take stock of your situation — your current resources (including money on hand, deals you could make regarding rent or other expenses, the basics of surviving above the poverty line)… your network (who you might contact for work or recommendations for work, who might know the scene well and be able to recommend actions)… and your…Read more
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Hey man, Good luck! I’m in a similar situation.
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Good luck to you! Keep your head up and forge full speed ahead into doing something! You’ll do fine as long as you just don’t sit back and wait for that “something” to find you!
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Follow-up guys! Applied for a job more my speed (actual marketing stuff + copywriting involved 🙂 and doing a test-run tomorrow! Also, followed up a with a cool company who was in a webinar I was helping run with my last cool-tech-gig and have a new connection in the works that may lead to remote work. So… Lesson: Grab life by the horns!
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@johncarlton“No entrepreneurial adventure is a straight line up. Life is complex and unpredictable. – John Carlton” is going on a wall somewhere near me. Thanks for the real advice! You too @vld-as-test @larrye5012 and @bend
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Thank you Virginia. I’m very excited. I’ve been following John for a few years now and have decided to follow my passion for writing copy and forge a career as a writer.
Hey Rob! I grew up not far from you in Watervliet. Live on the West side of the state now in Monroe. Direct-response can be a lonely endeavor in these parts. Seems like anyone with a marketing opinion just doesn’t get it. Good seeing you.