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Tanner Harp posted an update 9 years, 5 months ago · updated 9 years, 5 months ago
Hi John.
I love your stories about being a slacker till your early thirties then hitting it big and demanding your way because you know your copy sells (like with Rodale, for instance).
Something that I’ve been curious about: how long did it take you to get to that level? Did that brash confidence come from consistently getting sales? What did y…Read more
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Copywriting Tips – John Carlton – How to Develop a StoryIn this copywriting hotseat John Carlton discloses some simple steps we can take to develop a story in our copy: John’s advice: When we talk […]
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Robert posted an update 9 years, 5 months ago · updated 9 years, 5 months ago
Hi John,
In regards to the freelancer course question by another member, I had a question. What do you suggest for those of us who don’t have a Rolodex with potential clients? What agencies would you suggest approaching?
Thanks,
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Robert,
You can lookup agencies and copywriter-for-hire websites online. You’ll be among a LOT of writers if you go those routes. IMO, it’s not the best way to get jobs.
If you don’t have this already, get yourself 3 success stories. Contact everyone you know who might know someone who works in a business that needs copy (that’s all of…Read more
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Josh Earl posted an update 9 years, 6 months ago · updated 9 years, 5 months ago
Hey John, recently bought The Freelancers Course and I’m reading through it for the second time… Solid GOLD.
Here’s my question:
Can you elaborate on what specifically you did as a new freelancer to “work your Rolodex”? Were you calling people regularly on the phone just to check in? (That feels like it’s listing toward “bothersome yahoo”…Read more
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Hi Josh. This is all about your salesmanship chops. Look at your current network as a resource for your freelance career. Don’t abuse it, don’t mis-use it, but for sure don’t ignore it, either.
Think like a salesman. How might you approach people in your Rolodex (and, btw, I prefer a REAL Rolodex, with names written on cards you can flip…Read more
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Hey John, yes, that makes a ton of sense. I’m prone to overthinking things, and I know I’m doing that here.
“Think like a salesman” (and what that actually means) is the #1 thing I’ve gotten from your teaching. I’m one of those writers learning to sell, so I need to have it pounded into my skull repeatedly.
Thanks!
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Tanner Harp posted an update 9 years, 6 months ago · updated 9 years, 5 months ago
Hi Marketing Rebel team. The two available kickass copywriting crash course videos are great! Are there any more of those that will become available?
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Hi Tanner: We will be publishing them over the next few weeks. There are 8 in all. The next one will be published on Sunday.
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Thanks Virginia!
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Are they in the bonus material?
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You can find them in the top menu (John Carlton’s Corner/Kickass Copywriting Crash Course). They are a part of the regular MRIC content. If you can’t find them, send me a PM
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Thank you, Virginia. Also, please add me to the list for info regarding continued coaching. I’m very interested in continuing to be mentored by Jimbo Curley. Thank you.
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Everyone’s path to expertise will be different. For me, just getting good at being a “regular” copywriter for agencies was a goal — I didn’t think much beyond that, because I barely had an idea what a freelancer did, or what possibilities were out there.
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