Sales

Why the Fortune Is in the Follow-Up

by Ryan M. Healy on November 8, 2010

Everybody in business always hears, “The fortune is in the follow-up.” Nobody ever talks about why. Is it because people are annoyed by you and are trying to ignore you? In a few rare cases, perhaps. More likely, the people you’ve contacted are busier than a one-armed paper-hanger. They might be interested in your offer; [...]



2-Step Process for Getting More Clients
Getting booked solid with clients is actually not as hard as it seems. Let me share with you a simple 2-step process that I have used for more than five years.  Click here to read full article »

Want Business from Speaking?

by Ryan M. Healy on April 21, 2010

If someone called you today and offered to pay you to speak at their next meeting, would you be available to speak? Here’s why I ask… Public speaking is one of the fastest ways to grow your business and attract new clients into your business. And right now there are hundreds of public speaking opportunities [...]



Need a Copy Critique?
Copy critiques are probably one of the least sexy ways of increasing online sales. And yet a good copywriting critique can pay off in spades, both in lower customer acquisition costs, as well as healthier profits.  Book Yours Now »

What a Nasty Rash Taught Me about Marketing

by Ryan M. Healy on November 20, 2009

Back in middle school, when I was about 11 or 12, I developed a really bad case of eczema. At first, it was pretty mild, but the doctor in Alabama misdiagnosed my condition and gave me creams that actually made my eczema worse! Talk about a goof up. As the eczema spread, I remember being [...]



31 Tips for Working with Clients
Every freelancer should read this report BEFORE they start accepting clients. And then re-read it again after they’ve had a few. This could easily save smart freelancers from getting ripped off and spinning their wheels with deadbeat clients.  Click Here to Get the 31 Tips »

I See Dumb People!

by Ryan M. Healy on October 26, 2009

I hate to put it so bluntly, but people are dumber than you think. No, I’m not some misanthrope (I really do like people)… and yes, there will be a marketing lesson here. So please bear with me for a moment as I present a few seemingly unrelated pieces of information. In the past few [...]



How to Get Your First Real Copywriting Client in 14 Days or Less
I launched my freelance copywriting career on June 13, 2005. Much to my surprise, I landed three clients in the first two weeks. If you'd like to discover how I did it,  then click here now »

I Like Your Plain Language

by Ryan M. Healy on September 1, 2009

After speaking with a potential client for an hour, he told me he was really glad that I hadn’t used the word “deliverables.” He also said, “I like your plain language.” That really struck me because plain language is really what copywriting is all about. It’s about writing like you talk. Not in a fancy [...]



31 Tips for Working with Clients
Every freelancer should read this report BEFORE they start accepting clients. And then re-read it again after they’ve had a few. This could easily save smart freelancers from getting ripped off and spinning their wheels with deadbeat clients.  Click Here to Get the 31 Tips »