I would request a hot seat. John and Stan can look over what you are doing and give you some ideas on how to move forward.

Specifically, what have you been doing in the past year to get customers? What are your competitors doing (the ones that are successful)?

Are you selling for a specific manufacturer? If so, do they have any marketing advice that they share with you? If not, where do you get the equipment that you sell?

Hi Virginia, I’ll submit the request. We act as a dealer for SunSolar Solutions out of Peoria, AZ. We are a sales organization, the main company handles the rest post sale. Their marketing advice is door knocking 🙂

I can’t believe that companies still tell people to knock on doors. I guess if you have the stomach for it, it will work, but I would never start knocking on strangers’ doors.

What have you done in the past year, and what are your competitors doing?

Hi Virginia, we purchased leads from other marketers. Which was a hit or miss, but definitely not sustainable.

Hi Jonathon: The first thing I would do is finish the SWS Home Study Course. That will give you the info and confidence you need to succeed. The way you get your first client will depend a bit on your own personality and how you want to pursue your career.

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Hey @virginia-drew I really appreciate the feedback!

In response to your feedback I’d say, how am I supposed to do that? I spent my last dime on this copywriting course. I need to get clients and just need a little guidance.
I’m completely fine working for myself and by myself.
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Hi Jonathon: I think you answered your own question. If money is an issue, I don’t think you should limit yourself. Try approaching local businesses as well as networking online to see what opportunities are available. There are several copywriting groups on Facebook. You may be able to network there, too. If I were you I would get my name…Read more

I just went to FB and searched, and found some groups that are for copywriters looking for jobs. I went into one of them and they had jobs posted. That might be a good place to start. Just search for “copywriting groups” or “copywriting jobs” or just “copywriting”, and several will come up.

Wow @virginia you’ve gone above and beyond in providing valuable feedback and I’m definitely going to follow through with some of your suggestions! This is the start of something beautiful!

Hi Brian,

Back when Gary and John talked about SRDS, it was published in book form and available for free in public libraries in even mid-sized towns.

I’m all but certain that’s no longer the case. (Although I haven’t gone looking for about 10 years.)

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Thanks Stan. It appears they want some company information even before you can go further on their site. How does an individual such as myself even sign up for that?