One of the biggest issues I see that affect an entrepreneurs' success is when they're making an offer, they end up making what I call a "mushy" offer. What is a mushy offer? It's an offer that really doesn't mean anything. It's vague or too broad or sounds like every other offer out there … which means it doesn't stand out and and speak to your ideal prospects. My … [Read more...] about [Making an Offer] Are You Making “Mushy” Offers?
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The Future of Copywriting: 5 Copywriting Trends to Watch For
I'm back with my crystal ball (aka angel snow globe) with a few predictions on copywriting trends to watch for in the wacky world of copywriting over the coming year. But, before I dig into those copywriting trends, let's define what copywriting is. Copywriting is writing promotional materials for businesses, nothing to do with protecting intellectual property or putting … [Read more...] about The Future of Copywriting: 5 Copywriting Trends to Watch For
3 Keys to Harnessing the Power of Word of Mouth Advertising (And 1 Bonus Tip to Help Skyrocket Your Results!)
Raise your hand if you think word of mouth advertising (aka word of mouth marketing) is what you should be striving for as an entrepreneur/business owner. It certainly feels like the most perfect form of marketing, doesn’t it? Your ideal clients, customers, and buyers just flow to you, without your having to make any effort at all, because your current happy clients are busy … [Read more...] about 3 Keys to Harnessing the Power of Word of Mouth Advertising (And 1 Bonus Tip to Help Skyrocket Your Results!)
[Video] Flip It! What Mistakes do Entrepreneurs Make When Starting a Business?
Full disclosure -- mistakes are VERY common, especially when you're first starting a business. I personally have made more mistakes than I can even remember. And, I've noticed a theme around the vast majority of mistakes. Most of them are made because the entrepreneur is focusing on the wrong things. Let me give you an example. When you're first starting a business, … [Read more...] about [Video] Flip It! What Mistakes do Entrepreneurs Make When Starting a Business?
[Video] Flip It! Who’s Responsible? The Coach or the Client?
Let me start I'm a big fan of hiring a coach to help guide you on your entrepreneurial path. I personally have worked with some amazing coaches over the years and I wouldn't be where I am today without their support. But, alas, not all the coaches I've worked with have been awesome. Some are just okay. And some, quite honestly, aren't all that great. Which leads me to … [Read more...] about [Video] Flip It! Who’s Responsible? The Coach or the Client?
Niche vs. Ideal Client – Which Is Better to Grow Your Business?
Niche and Ideal Client are buzzwords among business owners, right? And in many cases, they’re used interchangeably. But as I explained in a recent post, “3 Reasons Your Ideal Client—Not Your Target Market or Niche—Is a Cornerstone of Building Your Love-Based Business,” there’s a huge difference between niche and ideal client. The distinction is an important one, and … [Read more...] about Niche vs. Ideal Client – Which Is Better to Grow Your Business?
3 Reasons Your Ideal Client—Not Your Target Market or Niche—Is a Cornerstone of Building Your Love-Based Business
Building a love-based business is a unique endeavor. It's not like building just any business. When you're consciously building a business into one you love, and that loves you back, there's one really important thing to consider: in order to have a business you love, it's essential to have clients you love (rather than just marketing to a general target market). Those … [Read more...] about 3 Reasons Your Ideal Client—Not Your Target Market or Niche—Is a Cornerstone of Building Your Love-Based Business