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The Aspen School of Copywriting
Want to Be a 'Six-Figure' Copywriter? Struggling to Get Going?
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Here's Something You NEVER Hear from So-Called Copywriting Experts ...
You MUST Be Able to Write Copy That Converts Readers into Buyers.
I Will Show You How to Write This Copy ... WITHOUT ...
- Spending years of your life reading and digesting all the copywriting books.
- Buying the super-expensive copywriting manuals that cost upwards of $1,000 each.
- Spending tens of thousands on copywriting programs ... many of which are created by "gurus" who never actually write copy.
- Spending tens of thousands on conferences and seminars.
- Paying upwards of $1,000 an hour for personal instruction from so-called "A" list copywriters.
I Will Also Show You How to ...
- Get the Highest-Paying Assignments from the Highest-Paying Clients.
- Find Long-Term Clients ... And Keep Them ...
- Write Two to Three Times Faster So Earn More and Gain More Free Time.
- Write Higher-Converting Copy … So Top Clients Send You More Assignments.
- Discover How to Write New Types of Copy … Like VSLs, Advertorials, and PPC Ads … So You Earn More Income and Start Getting Royalties …
On this page, I'm going to reveal how you can be writing high-converting copy in 45 days ... or less ... for a FRACTION of the price of the "usual" methods.
From The Desk of Scott Martin … Direct Response Copywriter … Aspen, Colorado. My copy has generated over $400 million for my clients in the last 5 years.
Dear Colleague:
Six years ago, an "event" occurred that totally transformed my career … and quickly put me on the road to becoming a sought-after copywriter earning well over the magical "six-figure" benchmark.
So … if you want to learn to write super-powerful copy FAST … so you earn more, have more free time, and work with the top clients … then make some time to read this important presentation.
Until that "event" in the first paragraph I was an "OK" copywriter. Competent but not really getting the highest-paying gigs. I was also relying on work from the "commodity" sites like Upwork … which can be demeaning … at best.
But … like you … I was seriously ambitious … I wanted to get to that coveted "six-figure" range and become an "elite" copywriter earning big fees and royalties.
Fortunately …
I Got a Huge Break … From a Company in Australia …
One evening while surfing the web looking for copywriting gigs, I saw a classified ad from a digital advertising agency in Brisbane, Australia. They needed a copywriter for emails, landing pages, and lead magnets. Fairly basic stuff.
I applied, interviewed by Skype, and started working with the agency. This agency had "their way" of writing copy. And I had to follow "their way" because they had tested it … and "their way" maximized conversion.
How did they train me to write "their way" copy?
Pretty simple … but extremely powerful.
The head of the agency recorded a video about how they wanted copy … while he wrote copy. It's called a "look over my shoulder" video. It's a simple concept … a lot like being in a classroom while the teacher actually completes the project in front of you instead of talking about theory.
What Did I Discover … and What's In It For You?
I have read all the great books about copywriting … plus some obscure ones. I have also bought manuals costing hundreds of dollars. And I have spent well over $75,000 attending seminars, mastermind groups, and other training sessions … all to become a stronger copywriter.
BUT … those short and simple training videos from my client in Australia were … and have been … the fastest and most powerful way for me to learn how to write copy.
What does this mean for you?
You don't have to read 93 books right now, spend thousands going to training seminars, and spend even more on those high-priced manuals. All you need is access to copywriting training videos. And I'll show you how to gain this access in just a few minutes.
But first … let me describe …
The Powerful "Australian Method" of Learning …
Learn in Weeks … Not Years …
Australians have a different approach to life … plus they are extremely innovative when it comes to learning. They don't like to spend time reading and digesting super-thick textbooks. They don't want to sit in classrooms. And they don't want to attend seminars and workshops. They want to hit the beach and enjoy all that sunshine!
How do Australians learn?
One word: FAST.
How do they learn quickly? They watch "look over my shoulder" videos. My client in Australia worked for many of that country's top training companies. Every training company used "look over my shoulder" videos for training. Not just a few companies … but EVERY company.
My client sent me more "look over my shoulder" training videos as he asked me to write more copy for his agency. And, like our friends in Australia, I found these videos made it super-simple to learn the art and science of copywriting.
It works … very soon, I was writing opt-in landing pages that converted at over 30% … and sales pages converting at well over 4%.
And then …
Another Client Did the Same Thing! More Training Videos …
A few years ago, I started working with a digital marketing company based in Austin, Texas. This company hired me to write emails, video sales letters, and landing pages.
How did they train me to write copy "their way?"
Again … super simple … they sent me a bunch of "look over my shoulder" videos. I watched the videos and, within a week, I was writing the copy they wanted … just how they wanted it. The copy converted and generated millions of dollars in revenue.
The company didn't know about this "Australian" method yet they were using it successfully.
A Harvard Study Proves the "Australian Method" Works … And FAST …
I spent some time cruising around the Internet looking for more information about video learning and the "Australian Method" … and why it works.
An article in the March-April 2012 issue of Harvard Magazine featured an article about Professor Eric Mazur, who teaches Physics.
Like most professors, Dr. Mazur used the typical "lecture" method to teach students. He stood at the front of a classroom and spoke to his students for around an hour, hoping the students were digesting the information.
So he completely changed the way he taught, based in part from research from another professor. Dr. Mazur incorporated more video … especially "look over my shoulder" video teaching.
The new method worked … and it remains a core part of how Dr. Mazur teaches today. Retention of knowledge has increased. Students are more engaged. They can move forward with their learning.
The research and the "practical application" proves this. Learning from textbooks and lectures is OK. But the fastest progress … and highest retention … comes from video-based learning AKA "look over my shoulder" videos.
How I Trained a Young Apprentice … She Was Writing Fundamentally-Sound Copy in Just 12 DAYS …
A few years ago, I started to train a young copywriter.
How did I set up the training? You guessed it … I filmed a bunch of "look over my shoulder" videos. In just 21 days, she was writing fundamentally-sound basic copy.
Instead of sending her to a course, or making her read books, or shoving a big fat stack of manuals in front of her … it was much, much easier for her to learn the fundamentals of copy by watching me write copy on a "look over my shoulder" video.
Proof again of the power of "The Australian Method" and its effectiveness when it comes to training.
How to Make SERIOUS Money as a Copywriter ... It's NOT What You've Been Told ...
You'll hear and read a lot about how to earn "six figures" as a copywriter ... find clients ... get royalties ... and more. These things are important but let's take a look at the world's #1 copywriter, Clayton Makepeace. He earns more than any copywriter I know.
By his own admission, he doesn't charge the most money. But he's super-fast. There's only one copywriter I know who is faster than me and that's Clayton Makepeace. I have worked extremely hard to be super-fast while meeting the needs of my client.
My secret? Templates. I created THE ASPEN SCHOOL OF COPYWRITING to help you write "elite" level FASTER. That's why I provide you with my personal templates you can use to write high-converting copy … QUICKLY. It's all part of THE ASPEN SCHOOL OF COPYWRITING.
Look … I Know What You're Going Through … And I Can Help …
Why am I talking about this "Australian Method?" The answer is extremely simple … and extremely important for your career.
It's really hard to get going in this business.
You need the training so you get clients. But it's hard to find the training without spending tens of thousands on seminars … or one-on-one training with "A-List" copywriters … books … manuals … and everything else. You know what I'm talking about.
So … while I was recording those training videos for my apprentice, I thought "I should make these available to other copywriters."
And thus I created …
THE ASPEN SCHOOL OF COPYWRITING … Over 150 "Look Over My Shoulder" Training Videos to Help You Become a Sought-After Copywriter Earning Well Into Six-Figures …
THE ASPEN SCHOOL OF COPYWRITING gives you over 150 "Look Over My Shoulder" videos to help you write fundamentally sound copy that converts readers into buyers.
Each video is 10-15 minutes long. You "look over my shoulder" as I write the copy and explain what I'm doing … and why I'm doing it.
You also receive "fill in the blanks" templates to make writing powerful basic copy even faster and even easier.
Instead of spending thousands on training …. not to mention all that time … you can watch the videos and use the templates.
I organized the videos and templates into the following categories.
Series 1. Writing Emails. 13 videos where I write emails based on a template that's generated huge click-through rates well above the industry average.
Series 2. Writing Squeeze Pages … AKA Opt-In Pages. The key to building a list. You get 15 videos based on a squeeze page formula that's generated up to 39% opt-ins.
Series 3. How to Write Powerful Headlines. 21 videos about the most important copy fundamental … HEADLINES. This includes over 30 different types of headlines you can test … plus templates.
Series 4. Long-Form Sales Page. Watch 35 videos as I write a full-on sales page that went live and generated thousands of dollars in revenue for one of my own products … with ONLY organic traffic.
Series 5. Understanding Direct Response Syntax. These 8 videos show you exactly how to choose the words and organize them for total clarity.
Series 6. AdWords, Display, and PPC Ads. Where it all starts. In these 11 videos, I show you how to write these short ads that must grab the attention of potential customers. You also get several templates to help you organize these ads and keep them within the prescribed character limits.
Series 7. Advertorials and Presell Pages. A must in today's hyper-compliant environment. Advertorials are the link between your PPC ads and the sales page. Written and tested correctly, these can provide a big-time boost in conversion … plus keep your clients in good graces with Google, Facebook, and the networks.
Series 8. Bullets and Fascinations. The engine of high-converting copy. I show you how to write these … based on proven templates. Headlines bring people into your copy but bullets get readers to take the next step and BUY what you're selling. These 11 videos include advanced techniques even "new" copywriters can use.
Series 9. Direct Mail Promotion. In these 22 videos, I write a full-on direct mail promotion. Mail is making a comeback because it works and can be a viable alternative to digital marketing. More clients are looking for more copywriters who can write direct mail.
These videos are only available online … giving you instant access. No CDs or DVDs … just sign up for access and you're watching the videos in the next 3 minutes.
Watch These Sample Videos from THE ASPEN SCHOOL OF COPYWRITING.
Here's the Full List of Templates You Receive
- Emails
- Squeeze Pages
- Headlines
- Long-Form Sales Page
- PPC Ads
- Advertorials and Presell Pages
- Bullets
- Direct Mail Promotion
With more to come …
Use these templates for your copy. It's a great starting point and will help you beat the "blank page blues" forever.
Simply start with these templates then tweak and change based on your product, your benefits, your offers, and your customers.
Let's Take a Tour of the Aspen School of Copywriting
Click the play button below for a guided tour of THE ASPEN SCHOOL OF COPYWRITING.
Yes – you can read the books and buy the manuals but … the best way to learn to write copy is to watch a successful copywriter writing copy while he or she explains exactly what they're thinking. At least that's how it works for me.
A Big-Time Copywriting Secret … This May Shock You …
Every month, I write over 40,000 words of copy for clients around the world.
You'll hear a lot about advanced-level techniques from some of the world's top copywriters. And there's nothing wrong with learning these and trying them.
But quite frankly, most of the copy I write is BASIC AND SOLID DIRECT RESPONSE COPY where CLARITY is the most important factor.
The "copywriting police" would likely look at my copy and go, "that's garbage" … but wait a minute … my copy has generated over $250 million in sales in the last 5 years and my regular clients keep coming back for more.
One VSL I wrote is generating over $1 million a month in sales … of a $19 ebook.
What's the lesson? Solid "basic" copy can get the job done PLUS you can get the copy live faster. And as my mentor Andrew Wood said many times … "speed is a strategy."
So it's a HUGE mistake to wait until you feel you have reached the "advanced" level before going out there, finding clients, and writing copy.
More Videos On the Way … FREE …
THE ASPEN SCHOOL OF COPYWRITING currently gives you over 150 copywriting training videos. Ultimately, there will be over 300 videos and many more categories.
The low current payment to join THE ASPEN SCHOOL OF COPYWRITING gives you instant access to the videos. The low payment also gives you LIFETIME access to the videos … plus a monthly email where I reveal what's working in the world of copy.
I will add new videos to the library every month. But once you have paid, you will never pay again.
What You Get With THE ASPEN SCHOOL OF COPYWRITING
- Instant online access to over 150 "look over my shoulder" copywriting training videos … with more on the way.
- Copy templates you can use immediately … based on copy I have written for clients around the world. This copy has generated over $250 million in sales in the last 5 years.
- Nine modules covering different types of copy … with more modules to come.
- A monthly email where I reveal what's working in copy … and what's not.
- 5 special bonus items … I reveal these below.
- Plus, free access to CLIENT FINDER ... a library of resources I created to help you find ideal clients. The full list is below ... toward the end of this page.
THE ASPEN SCHOOL OF COPYWRITING gives you everything you need to write high-converting copy … all based on the "Australian" method of super-fast learning ... plus some super-powerful bonus resources to help you become a stronger copywriter.
Who Should Invest in THE ASPEN SCHOOL OF COPYWRITING?
The training in THE ASPEN SCHOOL OF COPYWRITING is for …
- Ambitious copywriters who want to make a serious income writing copy … and gain all the benefits of the writer's lifestyle.
- Copywriters who are brand new to copywriting and want to discover how to write copy.
- Copywriters who are just getting started but are finding it hard to get going with their copy … and career.
- Copywriters who have been generating some income with their copy … and want to get to the next level … well into "six figure" territory.
- Branding copywriters who want to discover direct response copywriting.
- Experienced copywriters who want to learn new techniques and want to expand what they write ...
THE ASPEN SCHOOL OF COPYWRITING is for you … if you want to improve … and learn to write stronger and more powerful copy … copy that generates higher revenue … so you earn more income because you're getting more assignments.
Dan Kennedy Believes in the "Australian Method" … But There's One Slight Problem …
I'm one of the biggest Dan Kennedy fans on the planet. I've bought and read his books. I've attended his seminars. I have paid to hear him speak. I have gleefully used his headline templates. I even lent him a pen in Connecticut.
One of my clients is Glazer-Kennedy, the company Dan Kennedy founded.
The only other place I've seen "look over your shoulder" copywriting videos? From Dan Kennedy himself. But the product is weirdly-structured with monthly print letters "dripped" by snail mail … and it's expensive … well over $1,000 a year for just a few videos a year.
You can also pay for Kennedy's "Influential Writing Workshop" which gives you videos of Dan Kennedy teaching … for a cool $2,997.
But with THE ASPEN SCHOOL OF COPYWRITING, you get actual videos … and instant access to EVERY video … plus the templates.
Look … I'm not comparing myself to Dan Kennedy. He's a much more accomplished copywriter. But I will ask this question … "Does Dan Kennedy have a VSL that's generating over $1 million in sales a month for a $19 ebook?" I don't think so.
Bottom line … I love Dan Kennedy and his work but … for 99% of copywriters … THE ASPEN SCHOOL OF COPYWRITING gives you more content … gives you more templates … gives you instant access to EVERYTHING … plus costs thousands less.
Finally … An Alternative to Spending Tens of Thousands On Manuals … Courses … and Personal Teaching …
There are plenty of ways to learn to write powerful copy … as you know.
You can read all the books … a great idea but it will take you well over 2 years to read and digest all the copywriting books you should read. Don't get me wrong … you MUST eventually read all those books ... but there's a faster way to get started.
You can buy the manuals. There are some good ones … and some bad ones … but they cost upwards of $1,000 for each series. A lot to pay … a lot to digest … with no guarantee they will help you.
You can buy individual coaching from "guru" copywriters. This will cost upwards of $1,000 per hour ...
You can attend conferences and training seminars. These vary in quality but one thing stays the same … the price to attend these conferences. Each seminar can cost around $3,500 and that's before travel expenses, which can run well over $2,500 per seminar.
But … as you'll discover in a minute, immediate access to THE ASPEN SCHOOL OF COPYWRITING is extremely affordable.
22 Reasons to Gain Access to The Videos in THE ASPEN SCHOOL OF COPYWRITING
Here's why you should gain access to the Aspen School of Copywriting right now …
- Dramatically increase your income because you know precisely how to write powerful copy based on what really works. You can get the highest-paying assignments once you complete the training in THE ASPEN SCHOOL OF COPYWRITING.
- Earn more money … more often … you will confidently approach potential clients knowing you can write the copy they need … and these clients will send you more assignments … more often.
- Expand what you can offer clients ... so you get more work. Instead of offering just one type of copy, you can "add more arrows to your quiver" so you make clients happier and get more work.
- Learn quickly … thanks to the "Australian Method" of learning.
- Backed by a Harvard study which said the "look over my shoulder" method of learning can be the fastest way to learn a new skill.
- Save tens of thousands because you don't have to attend conferences, fly to seminars, and hire a copywriting "guru" for training.
- Write a TON faster thanks to the proven copy templates you receive with THE ASPEN SCHOOL OF COPYWRITING. This alone will increase your income and give you more spare time for your favorite activities.
- Write high-converting copy … based on techniques that have generated over $250 million in revenue in the last 5 years.
- Get proven copywriting templates that have actually worked and generated revenue ... it's like your own personal swipe file.
- Learn how to test … which is the ultimate way to increase conversion and make your clients deliriously happy.
- Get work from the top clients … and know you can complete the assignments thanks to the training.
- Keep up with current trends … thanks to the monthly email.
- Learn new skills … so you can write the in-demand copy like VSLs, PPC ads, sales letters, advertorials, and … yes … direct mail.
- Learn one of the most important skills you must have as a copywriter … research. It's covered in THE ASPEN SCHOOL OF COPYWRITING in the long-form series of modules.
- Discover how to write in-demand copy like PPC ads, advertorials, and squeeze pages.
- No more "blank page blues" or "writer's block" thanks to the content in the videos plus the templates.
- Fully guaranteed so you take no risk ... a super-generous guarantee.
- Learn on your own schedule … when you have time to learn.
- Special bonus items to help you with your business and, most importantly, finding clients.
- Only pay ONCE for lifetime access. No monthly fee … hidden charges … or crazy surprises.
- More videos on the way ... at no extra charge.
- A low introductory price only available for an extremely limited time.
Can't I Just Find These on YouTube?
It's a Great Question … and Here's the Answer …
You'll find plenty of videos about copywriting on YouTube. I've searched for these … and you have too.
Here's my experience with these videos. They're incomplete, poorly organized, and usually created by D-grade copywriters.
Are they written and created by a copywriter who has generated more than $250 million in revenue in the last 5 years? No.
Yes … those videos are free but, as the old saying goes … "you get what you pay for." I don't know a single serious copywriter who provides free training.
Bottom line … you're taking a huge risk with your career if you rely on any type of free resource … especially in among the fetid stew of nonsense you'll find on YouTube. Plus, you DO NOT get templates and swipe files with the free videos ... and you never will.
Here's What You'll Discover in THE ASPEN SCHOOL OF COPYWRITING …
When you gain access to all the training videos in THE ASPEN SCHOOL OF COPYWRITING, here's what you receive.
- How to write powerful copy based on my methods … which have generated over $250 million in sales in the last 5 years.
- The secret to writing EVERY type of copy … emails … long-form … PPC ads … advertorials … and more …
- Why certain types of headlines work … and why some headlines can be a disaster.
- The type of email length that works and which types of emails to test.
- One thing NEVER to write when you're writing any type of copy.
- The right way to write bullets and the wrong way to write bullets. Remember … bullets are the engine of your copy and they can make a huge impact on the success of your copy.
- Are you unsure about writing direct mail? You won't be after going through the series of videos about writing direct mail.
- The powerful yet little used way to write bullets that will set you apart from other copywriters.
- Start writing high-converting copy in just 43 days or less … by following the way I write copy. Remember … all the videos are based on what actually works in the real world.
- Did you know that many copywriters get it all wrong when it comes to advertorials? I've written thousands … and these have generated millions in sales.
- If you need to write faster, a lot faster, then you'll discover how in the special "Syntax" section where I show you how to write direct response copy.
- When you need bullets in email … and when you don't.
- The TRUTH about writing long-form copy … based on what works … and what doesn't. HINT … you don't have to write "advanced-level" copy to convert readers into buyers. Just start by following my methods.
- BETTER than seminars … BETTER than personal training … BETTER than books and manuals … so you learn the art and science of copywriting FASTER.
- The single most important key to writing headlines that get attention.
It's all part of what you receive in THE ASPEN SCHOOL OF COPYWRITING.
What Would You Pay for Full Instant Access to the Training Videos in THE ASPEN SCHOOL OF COPYWRITING?
Remember what I wrote about getting the training you need to be a high-performing copywriter?
First … you can't learn the art and science of writing copy at any university or community college that I know of. New York University used to offer a class … but no more.
So how can you learn … at a high level?
Some companies offer an apprenticeship … but you'll be chained to a desk for 70 hours a week and have to relocate.
You can attend a seminar or boot camp. Even a semi-decent course will cost you upwards of $5,000 including travel and time.
You can buy all the books. You'll need to read at least 100 books costing you around $2,000 … plus you'll have to read and digest all the information. I recommend you read all those books … I have … but it takes a lot of time.
Training from "elite" copywriters? How about $1,000 an hour …
Manuals … in my experience … provide the best value of all of the above but you'll be spending upwards of $1,000 for a decent one … plus you'll have to spend several months digesting the information.
Considering the costs above, what would YOU pay for instant access to THE ASPEN SCHOOL OF COPYWRITING?
Nowhere near …
For an extremely limited time, you will gain instant access to THE ASPEN SCHOOL OF COPYWRITING at just:
$477 … one time payment … LIFETIME ACCESS to all the videos.
10 easy monthly payments of just $69 … LIFETIME ACCESS to all the videos.
And if you're counting, that's just $3.18 per video with the one time payment.
Click here now for the single payment.
Click here now for the 10 payments.
There Are More Videos on the Way … And They Will Always Be Free for You … If You Act Now …
Yes … you get 150 "look over my shoulder" copywriting videos with THE ASPEN SCHOOL OF COPYWRITING.
Ultimately, there will be more than 300 "look over my shoulder" videos in the vault. YOU WILL NEVER PAY ANYTHING AGAIN for access to the additional videos I create. And I'll send a bi-monthly email with content updates and related thoughts.
My A-List Clients … and What People Have Written About My Copy …
Scott Martin is a rare find … a copywriter who understands how to motivate customers to call or get out their credit cards and buy! He has a genuine enthusiasm for great copy, is fun to work with, hits his deadlines on time, but most of all—he gets results! We look forward to a long working relationship. Will Swayne, Founder, Marketing Results.
Scott Martin is a joy to work with ... super responsive, humble, professional and courteous. Ryan Markish, Director of Copy, The Palm Beach Letter.
Unlike most copywriters, Scott has a great understanding of direct response copy. The kind that actually makes you money instead of merely filling the page with prose! That's why we use him again and again. Andrew Wood, President, Legendary Marketing, Lecanto, Florida, USA.
Scott has written copy for three websites and each has been exceptional. If you want web or other copy that actually helps you sell, then don't settle for fluff, hire the best... a direct response copywriter who knows how to use the techniques. Dermot Dalton, Dalton Consulting, Dublin, Ireland.
Scott knows how to tap the power of direct response marketing. As a small business owner, I am very interested in marketing and have studied different types of marketing for years. After going to his marketing boot camp I became aware of some new, cutting edge marketing techniques that are helping us increase our revenue and attract new clients. Scott is also an exceptionally good copywriter. He churned out the copy for our new website at blazing fast speed and it's pure direct response copy. Now our website will help us attract the patients we can help the most! Unlike other copywriters I have worked with that took weeks or months to get things right, Scott was able to do it in a couple of days. Dr. Christian Yaste, DDS, Ballantyne Center for Dentistry, Charlotte, North Carolina, USA.
The best thing about working with Scott is he turns around good work FAST! Over the years I have known him, he has always written interesting copy and he has successfully married that to the proven direct response principles we practice at Legendary Marketing. Kevin Strom, previously Executive Vice President, Cunningly Clever Marketing, Crystal River, Florida.
Scott Martin is a talented and dependable writer. He enjoys golf and has a passion for direct marketing. Jim McLean, Founder and President, Jim McLean Golf School, Miami, Florida.
We think that the way you filter out the 'fluff' and make the copy clear and easy for people to understand is ideal for our products. Direct Marketing company, Liverpool, UK.
I was impressed with Scott's commitment to our project – every deadline was met, every email and phone call was returned. He provided multiple ideas and solutions and went above what I expected. I feel like that level of accountability is hard to find these days. International Direct Marketing company, Baltimore, Maryland.
My go-to trusted direct response copywriter ... I've worked with Scott on many, many projects for over 4 years now – and I am not only continually impressed with his writing, but his ability to understand and sell such differing businesses. Scott's willingness to get the job done right and on time has always meant he is my go-to trusted copywriter. He is the only copywriter I have worked with who will jump on a call at midnight to discuss a landing page! He writes in pure direct response style and he genuinely knows how to write to sell. Scott is dedicated to every project with the right turnarounds, excellent responsiveness, and a commitment to get things right for the client. Most of all, he has a great sense of humor and will not let you down. Sophie Paulin, Account Executive, Brisbane, Australia.
My clients include … several divisions of Agora … Revolution Golf … Digital Marketer … AWAI … Direct Digital … Beachbody … and hundreds of direct marketers around the world.
So you're getting instruction from a copywriter who knows how to get readers to dig into their pocket and pull out their credit card.
And ... as we like to say in direct marketing ...
But Wait … There's More!
Receive These Special CLIENT-FINDING Bonuses When You Gain Access to THE ASPEN SCHOOL OF COPYWRITING …
As soon as you join THE ASPEN SCHOOL OF COPYWRITING you gain instant access to an exclusive vault of resources I created to help copywriters find ... and keep clients. Here are just a few of the items in the vault.
BONUS #1. The Best Way to Find Clients … And The Worst Ways … A special report where I describe the ONE best way to find clients and why all the other methods are totally inferior.
BONUS #2. How to Deal With Client Problems. Yes … they're going to happen from time-to-time. How you deal with these will massively impact your income and your sanity.
BONUS #3. The Habits of Successful Creatives. Discover what separates the ones who make a significant income … and the ones who fail. HINT: it's not what you've read or been told.
BONUS #4. Finding Clients When You Don't Have Any. Everyone has to get started. I show you how in this must-read presentation.
BONUS #5. 33 Epic Thoughts About Direct Marketing … to help you understand direct marketing and improve your direct marketing skills.
Yes … all these bonuses are yours … FREE … when you join THE ASPEN SCHOOL OF COPYWRITING.
Take These Steps NOW If You're Serious About Becoming a Top-Level Copywriter
STEP 1. Make the decision to improve your copywriting DRAMATICALLY.
STEP 2. Join THE ASPEN SCHOOL OF COPYWRITING.
STEP 3. Click one of the two buttons in the right sidebar to choose your payment option.
STEP 4. Go through the easy and super-secure checkout … I don't get access to your credit card information.
STEP 5. Start watching the videos.
Take 30 Days to Decide if THE ASPEN SCHOOL OF COPYWRITING is For You … My Personal Guarantee …
The videos in THE ASPEN SCHOOL OF COPYWRITING must help you learn to write copy quickly … and help you find clients … plus write great copy for those clients … or you receive a full refund.
Just contact me within 30 days of purchase if you're not totally delighted with the videos.
- If you paid the $477 ... I'll refund the full $477.
- If you're on a payment plan, I'll refund your last payment.
Both extremely generous guarantees. I ONLY want your payment if you're totally delighted with the videos, the swipe files, the templates, and the client-finding resources.
Yes – I fully understand someone could take advantage of this by watching all the videos then demanding a refund … but your career as a copywriter is the most important thing and thus, I'm willing to take this risk.
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Don't think that the ConDems want anything to do with such frivolous subjects as Religious Ed NLAT.
'The Ofsted report cites a litany of failures in the way RE is taught, including low standards, weak teaching and a confused sense of what the subject is about. It said it found good or outstanding knowledge of the tenets of Christianity in only five of the 30 primary schools it visited.' http://www.theguardian.com/education/2013/oct/05/church-attacks-gove-religious-education-schools They absolutely want to destroy it – that's what Gove is all about – evil little ….. Stoppit GovWatch….
Step forward Blair Blah Blah Blah with his "Mega-Global Multi-Faith Mega-Bucks Corp" program. And Gove's Free Schools. Well – Tax Payers forking out loads of dosh etc etc etc Blair buys another yacht etc etc etc…..
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Nearly all devices running under the oh so popular and efficient OS, Android, are vulnerable enough of getting hacked. Basically this states that almost nothing is safe nowadays and that even a simple text can get you into trouble.
Zimperium, a research expert said, "The error named Stagefright exists in the media playback tool which is built into Android. Malicious hackers could take advantage of it by sending to an Android device a simple text message that, once received by the Smartphone, would grant them absolute control over the handset and allow them to steal anything on it, such as credit card numbers or personal information."
Zimperium has strongly referred Stagefright as the "mother of all Android vulnerabilities". He also mentioned that the error still needs to be exploited and that around 95% of the Android phones are in security related danger. 95% is not something which can be ignored. This actually is some serious issue and should be solved and done away with soon.
Since the Android market is extremely huge and has a deep engrossing reach, even if the malfunctioning virus is detected, it can infect several other devices, before it could be reached. Google has been promptly informed by Zimperuim and on this matter a female representative from Google said "Those intermediaries are armed with the patches they need to safeguard devices. The security of Android users is extremely important to us and so we responded quickly and patches have already been provided to partners that can be applied to any device. Most Android devices, including all newer devices, have multiple technologies that are designed to make exploitation more difficult. Android devices also include an application sandbox designed to protect user data and other applications on the device."
Everyone who is responsible and competent enough to make the safe rectifications is at work. It seems a great deal of time will tell what the heroes of Android can do and when the android world will be safe again.


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I met a Scottish lady in a restaurant in Minozzo the (apparently) last evening of my stay in the Tosco-Emilian hills. She has an art school at Villa Minozzo, she told me. So I decided the following day to go and see. What I found is paradise!
It's the most amazing place one can imagine. Just one kilometer out of the little town at Bedogno she has a small property. Pheona Kerr is an amazing painter. Her art is so various and is going from every kind of painting technique to sculptures to architecture work (as she is still transforming, constructing and restoring the two houses). In Scotland she was an art teacher at University.
The garden, the place I am actually sitting when writing this, is a place of peace. I listen to the tin-tin of a wind chime, the birds are singing, a cock is cooing somewhere and the four volunteers are discussing the work to do.
The volunteer workers are young people from different countries. One Italian from North of Venice without work is already three months with Pheona. A young English student of arts is 4 days here and wants to go around Italy till July. An interesting couple from the United States is cycling through Europe to have a look where they like to settle down (if you want to follow their blog go here, really where inspiring!). Pheona is giving them a place to sleep and food for their free work.
Pheona shows me the kittens of her cat Matilda and then the house where guests stay.
It's about four years she owns this place. Initially with her partner but they separated then and she is now doing all by her own. She is a real worker helping the guys to built, to fix, to organize and to teach them as well. For their life – as they are young and looking for different experiences.
The house in the typical mountain style architecture is cozy and welcoming. It has three floors and on each are a few bedrooms, a bathroom and a kitchen. All the rooms are decorated with her paintings. Replicas of Botticcelli are painted on the walls and every room is so inviting that anyone would like to stay forever. Horses, portraits, famous paintings – all of them in amazing frames. No way to escape paintings!
She gives art lessons. For a week, two or even longer. She says everyone can learn to paint with the right technique. I think I will come back in summer and try a week. We will see then my skills…
Who comes with a partner who doesn't want get involved in painting and art can enjoy the surroundings. There is a guy of the village who speaks a good English (I spoke to him and he is doing great) and offers tours in the nature, on history walks and more. You have a motorbike? Great for any tour in the mountains.
I for myself love to sit in this little peaceful garden, listening to the nature's sounds and watch those guys working on something – maybe a gazebo. And can't wait to see my photos on the screen.
What do you think? Would you like to get some art lessons in paradise? Or some great Italian food? She is also a good cook! And soon there will be a pizza oven in the garden. The two cycling guys are working hard on it.
Of course meals are on the terrace. And who needs to go in Internet and talk to friends about the amazing experience here: there is free WiFi in the house.
Art holidays in Italy is a recreation place, a place where peace and ideas reign. No one will go away the same she/he came.
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WALTHAM, Mass. – The final day of action at the 2016 NCAA National Collegiate Fencing Championships, held at Brandeis University, saw three repeat winners. Two individuals achieved the feat, while Columbia University was crowned the team champions for the second year running.
The Lions took a 13-point lead into the day, and though it closed to double digits at certain points throughout the day, the repeat was not really in question. Columbia finished with a seven-point victory, 174-167, over The Ohio State University, thanks to a balanced attack that saw them score 30 points in three of the six weapons and not less than 24 in any of them.
"To come out ahead shows what a great group of individuals we have on our team," Columbia coach Michael Aufrichtig said. "Other than all the practices and workouts and all the preparation, one of the main things it came down to is their heart, their love for each other. So when they're out there on the strip, they're fencing for not just themselves but for their entire team."
Columbia is the first repeat NCAA Fencing champion since Penn State in 2009 and 2010. It's the Lions' fourth overall combined title since the championship went to this format in 1990. They also won back-to-back titles in 1992 and 1993.
Ohio State finished in second place despite qualifying one less than the maximum 12 qualifiers for the championship. The Buckeyes had the second-highest score of any men's squad today with the 35 points turned in by their epeeists. Along with the 40 points turned in by their women's foil squad, OSU finished ahead of three teams that qualified the maximum 12 fencers. Princeton and St. John's University each finished with 161 points, with the Tigers edging the Red Storm on indicator, 147-106. Notre Dame was just behind in fifth place with 160 points.
In individual action, the repeat winners came in epee and sabre. For the second time, the sabre champion had local ties, as Westwood, Mass., native Andrew Mackiewicz of Penn State, joined women's champion Adrienne Jarocki of Harvard. Mackiewicz – the top seed after going 19-4 in the round robin – defeated Edward Chin of Princeton in the semifinals, 15-11, by closing on a 6-2 run after the bout was tied at 9-9. In the second semifinal, St. John's Ferenc Valkai – a two-time runner-up – avenged his 2014 loss to Kaito Streets of Penn State, 15-11. In the rematch of the 2015 final (15-10 for Mackiewicz), Valkai started strong and took an 8-6 lead at the halfway point. Mackiewicz scored the first three points after the break to go ahead, 9-8, and pulled away for a 15-11 win.
"It was a lot of hard work, but I persevered at the end and I'm happy I came out on top," Mackiewicz said. He is the first repeat men's sabre winner since Daryl Homer of St. Johns did so in 2010 and 2011, and the ninth back-to-back winner in the event in NCAA history.
The epee title was claimed by top-seeded Jake Hoyle of Columbia, who defeated Marc-Antoine Blais of Ohio State in the finals. Both fencers had dramatic entrances into the finals, winning their semifinals by a 15-14 score. Hoyle defeated Lewis Weiss of Ohio State in the semis, while Blais upset 2014 champion Yevgeniy Karyuchenko.
Hoyle trailed Weiss, 10-4, midway through the second period, but rallied to get within 10-7 by the start of the third. He extended the run to six out of seven points, climbing within 12-11, but a double-touch got Weiss two points from advancing. After Hoyle went ahead, with two more points, including a touch behind his head, Weiss tied it at 14 with 27 seconds left. Hoyle then snuck the winning touch under Weiss's shoulder to advance to the final, closing the match on an 11-4 run.
In the other semi, Blaise fell behind early but scored five touches in a row to take a 9-6 lead early in the third. Karyuchenko trailed, 12-9 as the clock crept under a minute left, but he rallied and scored a touch with just three seconds left to force a one-minute overtime. Midway through, Blais got a touch on the helmet to punch his ticket to the finals.
In the finals, Hoyle again fell behind Blais early, 4-1, but caught up at 4-4. Hoyle took his first lead at 7-6 and never looked back, scoring eight of the final 11 touches to take the 15-11 victory. With the win, Hoyle became the third repeat champion since 2007, joining Wayne State's Viacheslav Zingerman (2007-08-09) and St. Johns' Marat Israelian (2010-11). Hoyle is the sixth Columbia fencer to win the NCAA epee crown.
"It feels amazing," said Hoyle. "I just wanted to go out there and give as much as I can."
The day's lone newcomer to the top of the award podium was Ohio State sophomore Max Chastanet. In the semifinals, he took down Columbia's Adam Mathieu. Despite a marked height disadvantage, Chastanet used quickness and guile to take a 10-5 lead after one period. Mathieu never got closer than four points the rest of the way and Chastanet took it, 15-10.
The second semifinal saw Penn State senior Nobuo Bravo, a two-time semifinalist (2nd in 2015, 3rd in 2014) against Notre Dame freshman Axel Kiefer, whose sisters Alex and Lee have four NCAA foil titles combined. The match was tight through the early going, with neither fencer getting more than a two-touch advantage. Bravo was ahead, 11-9, but Kiefer tied it at 11. Bravo responded by scoring the final four touches of the match to take it, 15-11.
Chastanet made the final anticlimactic, as he jumped out to a 4-0 lead that he expanded to 8-2 by the end of the first. Chastanet ended up winning going away, 15-3, in the most lopsided men's final since at least 2000.
"It feels great," Chastanet said of his win. "It's very rewarding, with all the hours and time spent on this trip." He is the first Ohio State foil champion since Zain Shaito in 2012 and the fourth different Buckeye to take the crown.
In all, four different schools accounted for the individual championships, with Ohio State and Penn State winning two each, while Columbia and Harvard each won one.


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Elliott's maximum deal will earn up to $ 103 million in eight years, when included in his previous contract, making him the highest-paid player in NFL history. Elliott will receive almost $ 50 million in guarantees under his new contract. Details are still being clarified. ESPN's Todd Archer first reported on the agreement.
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The talents of backtrackers have never been prepared for debate. And when he plays, Dallas was 28-12 in the regular season. That is why the Cowboys initially made the expected move to exercise Elliott's fifth-year option, which secured him in the 2020 season.
This still left the question of when they would pull the trigger for expansion, however, something that he was initially unlikely to appear before Duck Prescott defender and / or wide receiver Amari Cooper, considering both contracts. its term expires after 2019. It was never about the Cowboys devaluing Elliott, as suggested in some of the more provocative titles you may have read, but instead it's a simple chronology: 2019 comes before 2020.
However, the conversations were not fast paced and this led to a delay that began at the beginning of training camp, and Elliott headed to Cabo to train – at his agent's property, where he did the same in 2017 during of stopping him. However, negotiations continued, but Elliott and the Cowboys were far apart from guaranteed money – the team focused on the Leon Veon Bell deal instead of the one assigned to Todd Gurley – although team contractor Stephen Jones noted earlier in the offseason, that it was Gurley's contract that would be the starting point for talks with Elliott. All of this is behind them now, with their star returning to Dallas to ink his deal.
The question for Elliott has always been "when?" and "how much?"
These same questions lingered in 2019. Fantastic football drafts. Fantasy Football Today analyst Dave Richard thoroughly discussed Elliott's status but here's his key decision on where to draw the Cowboys RB:
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A four-year, $ 57.5 million deal with $ 45 million in guarantees signed by Gurley in 2018 eventually served as Elliott's word. His new deal puts him far better than the Rams star, both in years and in money. Elliot can now enter the 2019 season with a smile on his face and a hold behind him.
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When we find a client struggling through corrective action, we show them the process to manage performance effectively so that they can make better decisions about performance management outcomes. If they have not done so, we facilitate a discussion of what is expected of the role, both in terms of job duties and expected behaviors. This often helps the client focus on the specific performance issues. Scan their employee handbook and policies and procedures. Often overlooked, the descriptions of what is acceptable and what is not may be found here. This helps develop a plan to manage performance and hold people accountable. Uncover exactly what the performance issues are. Are they related to failing to meet key performance indicators, sales or production goals? Are they violating company policies? Do they behave in ways that are not appropriate for their role? Once the client has defined the issue, we then assist with preparing corrective action tools that can be used in coaching, corrective action, or if necessary, termination, to ensure the process is firm, fair, and consistent. Managing poor performance is a challenge. It's often not pleasant, but if you can save a poor performer by learning to address performance issues clearly and thoughtfully when they arise, you'll strengthen your business. While it may ultimately require the most drastic action such as termination of employment, in most cases effective performance management leads to performance improvement, which saves time and money on recruitment, training, and maintaining employee morale and productivity. Do you have questions about effective performance review systems? If you need assistance with this or other human resource needs, contact us and check out our blog for more helpful...Read More
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