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The Secret to Selling With Only a Single Sentence

4. March 2010

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If you recognize the saying “Don’t sell the steak, sell the sizzle,” then you’ve had an introduction to Elmer Wheeler. A master salesman and pioneer of persuasion who rose to prominence in the 1930s, Wheeler came up with the seven-word phrase to explain the importance of demonstrating benefits in selling situations, instead of describing details and [...]

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Free Workshop for Business Owners and Professionals: How to Slash Your Marketing Budget and Put More Profit in Your Pocket

8. February 2010

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During this FREE workshop by Tom Trush, direct-response copywriter and marketing strategist, you’ll learn how to harness the true power of the Internet for your business and discover … 4 online resources you can use to uncover your prospects’ strongest desires about your product or service — and how these discoveries can help you quickly [...]

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An Infomercial Selling Secret You Must Use in Your Marketing Materials

2. February 2010

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There’s no denying the selling power of infomercials. The direct response and infomercial industry is a growing $150 billion market. If you watch television, you’ve likely been lured in by a late-night pitch for something you never wanted but now can’t imagine living without. Although several persuasive elements make infomercials effective, there’s one selling secret that puts [...]

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What My 4-Year-Old Daughter Taught Me About Writing Persuasive Copy

19. January 2010

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If you’re a parent and your kids still live at home, you likely use a powerful copywriting technique every day that you can apply to your marketing materials. This strategy is simple because all you need to do is respond to a one-word question … “Why?” Mary, my 4-year-old copywriter-in-training, frequently emphasizes the importance of answering this inquiry [...]

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A Prospect Preference Most Business Owners Unknowingly Ignore

12. January 2010

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The biggest challenge you face when writing any marketing piece is determining what will grab your prospects’ attention. You might use an outrageous offer. Other times a big promise does the trick. In some cases, you can surprise your readers with a statement that goes against common belief. Although these tactics work well, there’s one desire most [...]

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