Psychology

Sell by Building Rapport

by Ryan M. Healy on August 29, 2011

In the book My Voice Will Go with You, the author Sidney Rosen recounts the teaching tales of Milton Erickson. I found this one particularly interesting because of the sales lesson it teaches. It’s called “Scratching Hogs” (Milton Erickson is the one speaking). One summer I sold books to pay my way through college. I [...]



How to Get Your First Real Copywriting Client in 14 Days or Less
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Finding the Right Emotional Trigger

by Ryan M. Healy on August 23, 2011

Have you ever tried to persuade somebody of certain belief or to take a specific action? It’s rarely easy. For the most part, us humans are hard-headed creatures set in our ways. I was reminded of this when we went to get our family photos taken this morning. We all got dressed up (our three [...]



31 Tips for Working with Clients
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Boiler Room Scams: How They Work

by Ryan M. Healy on July 27, 2011

Boiler room scams are on the rise, so I feel it’s important for you to know how this type of scam works. Step 1: You buy an inexpensive product or accept a “Free plus Shipping” offer from an infomercial or similar marketing medium. Step 2: Get a call from a boiler room where you are [...]



How to Break Through Writer's Block and Write Winning Ads
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Why Official Stories Are Risky

by Ryan M. Healy on July 25, 2011

One of the primary principles of positioning is to be first in a particular category or market. If you can be first in your category, then your prospect will naturally think of you first when he is ready to buy. This principle of positioning works the same way with history. The media writes the first [...]



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A Brief Guide to Psychopaths, Scam Artists & Con Men

by Ryan M. Healy on May 31, 2011

What do psychopaths, scam artists, and con men all have in common? They’ve all been featured on this blog! In fact, I’ve written individual posts about each of these types of individuals and how to know when you’re dealing with one. Trouble is, these three articles were published over the course of three years (the [...]



Web Copy That Sells! How to Write Direct Response Copy for Online Sales
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