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Son Do posted an update 3 years, 5 months ago
This is a guide that I wrote recently, about a very simple and effective way to learn English.
The principles can be applied to learn other languages though.
(I’d been struggling with English for more than 10 years. Until I stumbled upon this method 5 years ago)
What do you think?
Love to hear your feedbackBASIC PRINCIPLES:
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Craig Pence posted an update 3 years, 5 months ago · updated 3 years, 5 months ago
Does John have a blueprint or some sorta worksheet with a list of questions to help complete the “sales detective” research?
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The Marketing Rebel Team wrote a new post 3 years, 5 months ago
John Carlton Copy Tips: How to Become a Better StorytellerIn this copywriting hotseat John Carlton discloses some simple steps we can take to become better storytellers. John’s comments: The secret (to […]
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Hi, I just signed up for another month, to dig deeper into the resources you have to offer. But here’s a promise you make at the top about steps to better storytelling:
“In this copywriting hotseat John Carlton discloses some simple steps we can take to become better storytellers.”
But what are those simple steps, besides reading and watching movies?
I was looking for those steps, like 1, 2, 3, 4… and so o.. Where does that reside in this system?
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Jamilah Graham posted an update 3 years, 5 months ago · updated 3 years, 5 months ago
Hi everyone! I’m a copywriter trying to write better sales copy! So far I’m loving what I’m learning:)
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Hi Jamilah: I see you have the Kickass Copywriting Secrets course. That will help you a lot. I would also suggest you go through the (free) Pint of Beer Ad Challenge. John shows how to create a simple sales letter. Just click on the Simple Writing system banner in the right column. It doesn’t mention Pint of Beer on that page, but after you…Read more
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Delano Carson posted an update 3 years, 6 months ago · updated 3 years, 6 months ago
Hello Clubhouse my name is Delano. I currently own a business in the hair industry and wanted to dive deeper into writing copy to improve my sales and customer engagement. I look forward to what I learn from this journey. Here we go……
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Hi Delano: Congratulations on your purchase of Kickass Secrets of a Marketing Rebel. I know you will learn a lot from it. I would also suggest that you check out the (free) “Pint of Beer Ad Challenge”, which will show you how to quickly create a “pretty good ad”. Just click on the Simple Writing System link in the right column.
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Not really, Craig. It all depends on the market, the client, the prospects, and what missing knowledge you have about it all. Think in layers: The first layer of stuff to find out is just the basics — who, what, where, why, when, how. How many sales, how big the market share/niche, where the problems lie (according to the client, who may be…Read more
Very helpful, thanks John!