What Does It Take to Be a Great Writer?
I was just thinking about how much I love being a writer.đ¤ Itâs always been that way.đ¤ˇââď¸ When I tell people the origin story of how I discovered...
On Making Your Own Luck
Some time ago, I applied to be a speaker at one of the biggest digital marketing conferences in the worldâŚđ¤ Something Iâve gone to many times over...
Talking With a Prospective $50k Client
Some time ago, I had a call with the Director of Marketing and CEO of a health supplement brand that was interested in hiring me to do a VSL.đ What...
Lost in the Desert
Thereâs a state preserve near my house. Iâve seen the trails when I look out west from my upstairs balcony, and Iâd been wanting to exploreâŚđľđťââď¸ So...
How Many Marketing Lessons Can You Find Inside This Box of Sushi?
One night, while I was out of town, I ordered some sushi for dinner. Iâd never heard of the place before, but I did a quick google search before...
A Short Post on Mindset
Literally, every time I hang out with other high-level entrepreneurs, we talk about mindset. Itâs kind of amazing⌠I was at dinner with two local...
I made a woman cryâŚ
I kept handing the woman napkins as tears streamed down her face.𤧠Hereâs the story.đ I'm eating at the bar of a steakhouse in Las Vegas when a...
A Small Lesson From Polk Audio
Back in the 80s and 90s, Polk Audio was considered one of the better high-end loudspeaker companies in the market. This was an era when home stereos...
The #1 Thing That Kills Sales
Whether youâre trying to land more clients⌠Or you want to boost conversions in your funnel⌠Thereâs one simple thing you can do to increase your...
I HATE Emails Like This
Recently, I got an email from someone on my list saying the following: âHi, Idol Stefan,đ Hope you're doing great and safe. Â I just have one...
On My Knees Cleaning up Dog Poop
One night, my dog Winston ate a pair of my earplugs. It happened while I was getting ready for bed, and I looked around and couldnât find them...
Most Copywriters Donât Truly Understand âUrgencyâ
For a final assignment for some mentees some time ago⌠I gave them an eBook in the survival space, along with a briefâŚđ§ Then told them to write a...
I Am Not Your âGuruâ
I totally swiped that headline from the Tony Robbins documentary from some years ago... But hey, itâs true.đ¤ˇââď¸ I am not your guru. Iâm nobodyâs...
A Trembling, Convulsing Bird
NOTE: part of this post might be hard to read, but I promise it has a happy ending.đ One evening, my daughter, wife and I were in the family room...
The Power of Your Network
The power of a strong network never ceases to amaze me.𤊠A while ago, I emailed my list asking if anyone knew a good doctor who would be interested...
The Offer Ownerâs Dilemma
For those who have thought about starting your own offer, or who are struggling to get an offer to work, this email could save you a ton of moneyâŚđ§...
This Morning, I Ran Into Two Coyotes (Literally)
I was doing some business in CA some time ago⌠One morning while I was there, I woke up at around 6:00 am.đ I walked to Starbucks about half a mile...
What this Hollywood actor can teach you about freelance copyâŚ
I have an old friend, one Iâve known for years and years. His name is Dennis. Heâs a working actor who does a lot of commercialsâŚđŹ And some time...
Birkin Bags, Freelancers, and Stoics
Hey, have you heard of a Birkin bag before? At the risk of sweeping generalizations, it's probably fair to say that a good chunk of women on my list...
Youâre going to fail 90% of the time
I post a lot of copywriting jobsâŚâď¸ And these jobs get a lot of applicants. For most of them, I can only hire one person⌠Yet I may have 10+...
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