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Sam Clitheroe posted an update 7 years, 10 months ago · updated 7 years, 10 months ago
Whaddup Rebels!
As I’m listening to the latest episode of PI4MM during my heavy squat workout, Kevin drops a hook and says “This is JUST the first point… imagine how good you’ll be after learning the other 17?!” – so voilá! – that’s how I arrived. 🙂
My Biggest Challenge: How to handle situations where me and my client have different opin…Read more
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Albert Wong posted an update 7 years, 10 months ago · updated 7 years, 10 months ago
Hello everyone from the land “down under”!
I’m so looking forward to the coaching class with John. It took me 2 sleepless nights and Kevin Roger’s Q&A video to blow me over the fence.
I’m a rookie copywriter trying to gain the chops (and confidence) to make it in the freelance world. Been learning on the side while holding down a rather cushy,…Read more
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Hi Albert: Welcome to the Club, and congratulations on taking the plunge. I took the SWS a few years ago and can tell you that you are in for the ride of your life…you really do come out with a totally new perspective on everything…not just how you write sales messages, but how you interact with everyone in your life. Just dedicate yourself…Read more
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Welcome Albert,
We’re in the same boat (minus the cushy job for me haha). Should be fun! -
G’day Albert. Where are you from? I’m in Brisbane. Congrats for pulling the trigger on SWS.
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Joshua Maher posted an update 7 years, 10 months ago · updated 7 years, 10 months ago
Hi, Rebels!
I’m pumped to get started in the SWS class with John.
I signed up for the coaching class on Thursday and then got made redundant at work the very next day. So I guess you could say my biggest challenge right now is getting clients.
I’ve been copywriting on the side for a little over a year now so looking forward to making…Read more
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Mark Yurik posted an update 7 years, 10 months ago · updated 7 years, 10 months ago
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Hey Marketing Rebels,
Any other rookies in the clubhouse? Say ‘hey’ below!
My name is Chris Jacobie and I’m excited to be joining y’all for the SWS with John Carlton! I’ve never scribbled a word of copy in my life but I have recently become completely enthralled by the direct response marketing world. For a few months I’ve been spending every…Read more
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Welcome to the Club, Christopher! I took the SWS a few years ago and can tell you that it is an amazing course, and to have John as your teacher kicks it up several notches! Any questions, comments that apply to your SWS studies should be posted in your classroom, but if there is any other questions, feel free to ask them here. Best of luck to you!
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Welcome to the club Sam!
Welcome to the club, Sam!
And good points Pete, thanks.