Let’s get real for sec. Here’s why 2020 is the first year I’ve set goals in a long time
It’s crazy to think we’re almost through the first week of 2020. And while I’m more excited for the new year than I have been in a long time, I’ll be...
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Business Development
Escaping The Information Spiral of Death
Ever feel like you’re drowning in information? It feels like there’s always ‘one more thing’ to learn before you have the skills and knowledge you need...
Sending Your First Proposal As A Freelance Copywriter
Anytime I get an opportunity to co-coach with Kevin Rogers, I chalk the day up to a win. Kevin’s got a rare talent for helping you think your way around a problem to...
Advertorials For Complicated or Intangible Offers
We talk a lot about how to use pre-sale copy and advertorials to convert more cold traffic and lower your traffic costs. This is pretty straightforward for most businesses –...
Comin’ At Ya From Copy Chief Live!
Last week’s Copy Chief Live conference was an absolute hurricane of great training, awesome hang-outs, and fantastic food (Allison Carpio can sniff out pork-belly from a...
Feeling Stuck In Your Freelance Biz? [time sensitive]
This is time sensitive so I hope this message isn’t too late! I’m about to head off to a 4 day retreat at a convent in the mountains of Kentucky with Marcella...
Here’s Why Being A Great Writer Isn’t Enough
I love me some stories. Don’t we all? So let’s put on our comfy pants and have a little story time this fine day. If you’re a freelancer or writer, then...
How to use events to land your next big gig
The other day my 9-year-old cousin summed up the freelancer experience with a (surprisingly) profound insight. She ran up to me, practically exploding out of her skin, and...
9 Copy Chiefs Walk Into A Bar…
This week I’m in scenic Oneida, NY with Kevin Roger’s RFL Supergroup. We’re here for our bi-annual mastermind: Holy Schnitzel, that is one good lookin’...