To Those I’m Thankful For

by Ryan M. Healy

in Business, Personal

When I rewrote my to-do list a couple of days ago, I wrote: “12. Write a thank-you post.”

This is that post.

My success as a copywriter has not been an individual journey. I’ve been supported by dozens of people all along the way. And I want to take a moment to thank them.

God – For directing my life and loving me through it all.

You, Dear Reader – Without you, I wouldn’t have a reason to write.

My Clients – Thank you for trusting me to write copy that produces results.

John Anghelache – For being a great business partner and an amazing thinker.

Ben Settle – For your endless generosity, interview skillz, and being an all-around great guy.

Ray Edwards – For knowing pretty much everything about Internet marketing, and being willing to share it. I think we learn more from you than you do from us!

Daniel Levis – For adding a unique (new) dynamic to our Mastermind Group. I’ve never met any copywriter who could use “comeuppance” in a sales letter.

Michel Fortin – For supporting me in my blogging efforts and promoting my ebook. (You rock, Michel!)

Terry Dean – For promoting my blog and being a great model of how to really build an Internet business.

Keith Goodrum – For being the first guy to submit an action plan. (Had a great time in New York with you and Becky!)

Stephen Dean – For interviewing me and promoting my blog. I love your creativity and innovation in the copywriting field.

John C. A. Manley – For your perseverance and your willingness to be human. Your stories are always so inspirational.

Regular commenters/readers here on this blog: Tony Funderburk, John Deck, Chris Jolma, Jim Sansi, Perry Droast, Cathy Goodwin, Brian Ochsner, Kevin Dawson, Jeff Hendrickson, James Ranka, Mark Pocock, Tom Brownsword, Joseph Ratliff, Shel Horowitz, Ian Brodie, Jeremy Reeves, Kyle Tully, Louis Burns, Kingsley Tagbo, Paul Hambrick, Nadin Rath, D.K. Fynn, John Thomas, Fred Black, Robert Lehrer, Caleb Osborne, Colin Y. J. Chung, John Patten, Anita Ashland, Farhad Khurshed, John at Net Marketing Chaos, J.K. Swopes, Codrut Turcanu, Robert Lehrer, Diana Cacy, Rebecca Dean, Dr. Michael Beck, Darrel Hawes, Lisa J. Lehr, Michael Roach, A.J. in Canada, Richard Jarman, Ed Anderson, and Note Taking Nerd (who leaves the most in-depth comments I’ve ever seen).

Without you (and still others I haven’t listed here), I wouldn’t be where I am today. So thank YOU!

And make 2009 a great year. :-)

-Ryan M. Healy

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  • Glad my comments have helped in some small way.

    Best regards

    Ian
  • Thank you so much for the positive feedback. You guys have made my day. Anytime I'm feeling down, I'll just come back here and read these comments for an emotional "pick me up." :-)

    @Shel - Our mastermind includes me, Ray Edwards, Ben Settle, John Anghelache, and Daniel Levis. Daniel is "the new kid on the block" -- only in reference to our mastermind group, of course. He's probably got more years in this biz than any two of us combined.
  • Dude, THANK YOU. I always use you as an example of someone who's honest and successful in business (usually when trying to cure my father's anti-business slant).

    Like Doc Holiday said about Wyatt Earp in "Tombstone," you're an OAK!
  • Thank you very much Ryan. That is an extremely nice compliment I appreciate greatly!

    I want to thank you also for your blog. It's quite weird how it seems sometimes our thinking is in harmony (you publish something as I'm thinking it and you've said the same about me).
  • Thanks for the shoutout, Ryan, and happy new year. Wow, a mastermind group with Daniel Levis--who else is in that powerful group?
  • Thank you Ryan for the mention. I'm grateful & blown away you would add me to your list.

    Your writing is fun to read as well as thought provoking. You are the "Thinking Man's" copywriter.

    New York City was a blast, and look forward to meeting again in the future.

    Keith
  • Ryan,
    I have to thank you for how much you have taught me, and for being a model of a courageous Christian.

    Rock on, brother!
  • John Thomas
    Ryan,

    (In a Brooklyn accent) Thank me? Thank me?!? No! Thank You!

    In all seriousness, thank you for your transparency and thought-provoking-ness (is that a word?) and consistency in seeking God and excellence in your conduct and work.

    I appreciate your friendship more than I've ever said, so thank you.

    Take care of those little ones (and the wife, too, of course)! And while you're at it, take my recommendation and go have a nice long bike ride for yourself, too!

    Take care,

    - John
  • Hey Ryan,

    Yesterday, I was listening to Shaune Clarke rave about how your clients trust you because of how you conduct yourself.

    And then today I get a call from a friend who tells me I made your gratitude list.

    Shaune's indirectly implying you're a stand up guy wasn't questioned by me before and now you've reinforced this impression with titanium.

    The act of thanking people publicly is always classy so your post today falls right in line with the behavior of a gentleman.

    The thought of using posts to yours and other peoples blogs on my own has crossed my mind but I haven't yet.

    Posts on your site have been among the very first I've ever done. I'm probably breaking some kinda rules but what the hey, I'm passionate about our profession.

    I trust and hope that if a post of mine ever stinks up the joint you'll crack your moderator window and let it vanish into thin air like a fart in the wind before it burns the eyes of your fans.

    Like I told Ben the other day, I enjoy coming to see you. Since day one you've made me feel welcome here and I appreciate it.

    Talk to you soon,
    Note Taking Nerd #2
  • Hey Ryan, thanks for the mention, I really appreciate it.

    I especially got a kick out of what you said about Ray Edwards.

    I really think he's forgotten more about Internet marketing than most of us will ever know.

    Ben Settle
  • Your Welcome Ryan, and Happy New Year.

    Numbers 6:24-26
  • Great friend

    Great career

    Blessings,

    Juri Saragih
  • Ryan,

    Thank you for the mention. That is a first for someone to go to the trouble of giving regular a mention.

    Have a great 2009.

    John

    PS. BTW, your post got picked up by the Google Alert I have set for 'John Deck'
  • Thanks for the love Ryan. You keep posting 'em and I'll keep reading 'em. Hope you have a great '09.
  • And you too, Ryan.
  • Ryan:
    Happy New Year to you ... I'm thankful for you too :-)
  • Thanks for inclusion in the post Ryan!

    I am proud to be your friend. :)

    Joe
  • Good post man... always cool to show love to those that have helped you out.

    Keep up the great work.
  • You're welcome, Ryan. I'm honoured to see my chaotic life stories were so appreciated. All the best to you in 2009. God bless.
  • Thank YOU Ryan!

    You're the man, and I love reading your blog :)

    -- Caleb
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