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POWER Points to Ask BEFORE You Write a Single Word of Copy
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| Do you really know where to start when you're writing promotional copy?
When you’re ready to tackle your next copywriting project these POWER Points will help you get focused. Writing is a process and believe it or not there is a method to the madness. Whether you plan to write your own copy or outsource these POWER Points will kick start the process.
There are nine key questions I ask before considering any copywriting project. And this is just the beginning of the process. Once a client has invested in my services we go through a deep process of evaluating copy needs with a customized questionnaire. Some clients are even resistant to the process because it really makes you think about your business and direction.
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Prospective Prospects ~ To Mail or Not to Mail, That is THE Question
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| Dollar for dollar direct mail out-performs and out delivers many traditional media outlets. However, there is a method to the madness and reasons why some DR techniques fail.
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Schedule Your Day to Reflect Goals and Priorities - Part 2 - Align Those Goals
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| Now that you have your priorities firmly set in your mind, it is time to do a double check on your goals.
"What??!! Stephanie, I wanted you to tell me how to manage my time with the goals I already had and now you are telling me to do more work?"
In a word, yes. Please stick with me here though. There really is a method to my madness.
Often, we will create goals in a vacuum. Maybe we read the latest post from our favorite guru and decide that we need to hop on the latest project they are talking about. Or, maybe you have a goal on your list that someone else put there. . |
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Prospective Prospects ~ To Mail or Not to Mail, That is THE Question
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| Dollar for dollar direct mail out-performs and out delivers many traditional media outlets. However, there is a method to the madness and reasons why some DR techniques fail.
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POWER Points to Ask BEFORE You Write a Single Word of Copy
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| Do you really know where to start when you're writing promotional copy?
When you’re ready to tackle your next copywriting project these POWER Points will help you get focused. Writing is a process and believe it or not there is a method to the madness. Whether you plan to write your own copy or outsource these POWER Points will kick start the process.
There are nine key questions I ask before considering any copywriting project. And this is just the beginning of the process. Once a client has invested in my services we go through a deep process of evaluating copy needs with a customized questionnaire. Some clients are even resistant to the process because it really makes you think about your business and direction.
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Meditation as a path to Happiness
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| Season’s greetings to you, your teams and your families.
I have enjoyed sharing my opinions, ideas and work with you over this year.
I hope it has supported you in some small way to achieve your goals and endeavors and I look forward to being of service to you all in 2008.
buddha
Now given my focus has been on ‘Sales’ you might wonder why I am focusing on “Meditation as path to happiness’ as my final piece for 2007. There is method in my madness. You may recall some months ago I wrote about ‘reflecting on reflecting’ and how it is a powerful skill to help people work and perform to their best. There is also an increasing body of scientific research showing definite links and health benefits on all levels to meditation and mindfulness. |
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Extreme Productivity Tools - mind blowing tips
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| All leaders know that capturing their day in the most productive way is the only way they will reach their goals. They are extremely focused, and have a strategy to their madness. Here are 5 tips and how we apply these extreme techniques to our life.
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Socratic Struggles
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| Using the Socratic Method to guide discussions is a well known tool. The method is frequently used in educational situations, but it can be a powerful tool at work if used well. The caveat is that it can be dangerous if used poorly.
What has been your experience with using the Socratic Method? Are you alert to when other people are using the method with you?
The attached article has some of my thoughts on this subject and gives a list and examples of the six types of socratic questions.
1. Questions of Clarification.
2. Questions that probe assumptions.
3. Questions that probe reasons and evidence.
4. Questions that probe perspective.
5. Questions that probe consequences.
6. Questioning the question |
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Getting Deals Closed - End of Quarter Sales Gone Mad
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| Do you experience, "it"? The rush, the craziness, the madness that weeks 11-13 at the end of a quarter bring to a sales force? There's a way to stop it. |
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Network Marketing – Which One Is Better between Old and New School?
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| There are many debates going with this topic. This is a hot topic around town. The best method is the fastest way you can achieve your goals in business for a particular period. The network marketing method that works the best is a smarter choice. Therefore, the best method is the new school method of building your business using the Internet. In other words, it is faster using the internet to do marketing. |
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Simple Money Making Method Posting Url links
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| Did you know you can make money posting links on the internet? I use this method for posting links for my music site but with this method you can post anything from pdf files to zips this method can help earn you a little extra cash on your website or blog. |
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It's Time for a Revolution....But Not THAT KIND!
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| Sometimes I want to run up and down Melrose Boulevard screaming “Stop the Madness People!” Well, not really, but the thought has occurred to me that somewhere, somehow, this madness has to shift.
I’ve found that picking up a paradigm-shifting book is the best way for me to re-center myself. Last week I finally started reading “The Storm Before the Calm” by Neale Donald Walsh. As I was browsing through the first few pages this quote literally jumped off the page at me. |
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