Sales funnels and copywriting don’t have to be complicated. It’s usually when we try to make these complicated that they don’t convert. Copy that’s clear and concise to your customer, and simple sales funnels that serve your audience and give them a clear direction will win over complicated messages every time. I hope after listening to today’s episode, you gain confidence in knowing that simple and straightforward will convert more customers than complex and complicated.

In today’s episode you’ll learn:

• The basic elements of copy that converts
• How to create a simple sales funnel to promote your business
• Why applying the right story to your message will increase your customer conversion

If you’ve ever found yourself afraid to speak up, or unsure how to use your voice and stand up for yourself, you’ll know how after today’s episode! My guest today is Karen Laos. Karen is a keynote speaker and communication coach who equips women to stand out with confidence. She helps women channel their fear and quiet their self-doubt. Karen champions female business leaders to own their value and find their voice to be seen and heard. Karen’s style is fun, encouraging, and results-oriented. She immediately moves past the “fluff” and gets straight to the issues at hand.

Karen’s advice in this episode about how to use your voice, be heard, and create better communication habits was like going to...

Branding your brand is imperative in today’s online business environment. You spend time and money building it, so your customers remember you, and what you do. At least that’s the goal, right? How do you build a brand your customers will not only remember, but refer to? That’s what we’re covering in today’s episode.

In Today’s episode you will learn:

• The four foundations your brand needs to be successful
• How to get your customers to memorize your brand message
• How to increase your business with referrals
• Why positioning your customer as the hero in your message helps your brand to be unforgettable

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Hey Freelancer! So, you’re thinking of adding copywriting and content marketing services to your business…but how do you charge for this? What are your options? How much money can you make? Great questions! You’ll find the answer in today’s episode.

Copywriting and content marketing are incredible services to offer as a freelancer. They can help you maintain your time flexibility, you can work from anywhere, and it’s a business you can make a great living at.

In Today’s episode you will learn:

• Examples of how to structure your copy and content services
• Options for charging your customers that maximize your time, and your earnings
• Realistic expectations for your income potential
• How to set up your...

Most entrepreneurs get overwhelmed with generating leads for their business. The problem is that there are so many options, but it’s hard to know which option is best for your business without feeling like you’re wasting valuable time figuring it out. Today’s episode breaks down the pros and cons of the top ways you can generate leads for your business and how to do it with content so you can make an informed decision about what fits you and your business best when it comes to developing the kinds of leads you want.

The truth is, there is no right or wrong answer when it comes to how you generate leads for your business. It comes down to personal preference, the time you have, the finances you have available, and the...

Many online entrepreneurs have multiple products and services, so they struggle to clearly explain what they do in a way that their customers understand. In today’s episode, you’ll learn how to put what you do into a controlling idea so that your message is clear to your customers and they buy more of your products or services so that your business grows.

We discuss how to talk more clearly about all of the services or products you have and what to do if they aren’t related.

In Today’s episode you will learn:

• How to have clear, effective messaging when your business sells multiple products or provides multiple services
• A trick to evaluate your message and test if it’s clear or confusing
• The key to selling...

Many entrepreneurs today try to give too much information to their customers. When you give your customers too much at one time, they can’t clearly see what problem you solve for them, why it’s relevant, and why they want to do business with you. It shouldn’t feel this hard to create the framework of your message, but if you are including too much it can feel overwhelming and confusing. If you include these essential elements to outline your messaging framework though, you’ll have a clear message that your customers will resonate with every time.

Today’s episode gives you the must-have elements of a successful messaging framework to up-level your marketing and copy to convert more leads to customers.

This...

The online business industry is booming, and its growth has created a myriad of opportunities for freelancers, virtual assistants, and online business managers. Having a signature service as a freelancer can help you differentiate yourself in the growing freelancer space, increase your income, and give you more control over a business model that is indispensable in high and low economic times.

Copywriting and content marketing services are at the heart of what online entrepreneurs need. From writing content and website copy to email marketing and advertising, knowing how to write copy and create sales through content is a skill in high demand.

In Today’s episode you will learn:

• The benefits of copywriting and content marketing...

If you’ve received a text from a company you do business with or an influencer you follow online, then you’ve experienced text marketing. Among a noisy online world full of algorithms in social media, text marketing is a great way to get your message and marketing in front of your consumers in an unfiltered, direct-to-consumer way. 

In today’s episode, you’ll learn:

• What text marketing is
• Benefits of using text marketing
• Examples of how text marketing can be used in your business to generate leads and build relationships with your existing customers
• What you need to look for when choosing a text marketing platforms
• The difference between being assigned a phone number or using short, long or vanity codes
• ...

Can you use Clubhouse to build your business? To get clients? To expand your network? The answer is yes, yes, and yes! Clubhouse offers you some great, innovative ways to get in front of your customers, showcase your expertise, and network with your soon-to-be clients! In today's episode, we evaluate how you can use Clubhouse for market research, networking, creating content, serving your audience, and increasing your business. If you aren't on this platform yet, go get it and dive into a new client base and new ways of marketing your business online, friend!

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Welcome to The School of Copy and Messaging, a podcast where we help you craft your message and promote it...