Copywriting becomes so much easier once you have done this one thing…

And that is foundational brand strategy and brand identity work to confidently know who you are, what you stand for, and what you are here to do.

Understanding the importance of brand strategy is a natural prerequisite to copywriting. That’s why I interviewed 11 different brand strategists for this 3-part series to gather a well-rounded perspective on how to amplify your brand message. Each of these strategists approaches their work from unique angles, making for a rich conversation that is synthesized here.

This episode uncovers how you can show up online authentically and the strategy behind it all. We’re getting brand strategists’ takes on how they integrate this and help their clients show up true to themselves.

I wanted to have this conversation because positioning and messaging are where brand strategists and copywriters converge. That’s where we overlap. Today, we’ll explore how to refine and master your authentic brand message—and the top 10 mistakes to avoid!

0:01:30 - Brand strategy as a prerequisite to effective copywriting

0:03:00 - Brand authenticity—and how it evolves as the business grows

0:05:00 - The "cold leads first" approach to testing brand effectiveness

0:09:58 - The ROI principle for effective brand messaging: relevance, originality, and impact

0:12:00 - Aligning brand messaging with the target audience's preferences and values

0:15:00 - 10 common brand messaging mistakes to avoid, including lack of clarity, ignoring mindset issues, and over-emphasis on aesthetics

EPISODES AND LINKS MENTIONED:

• The cold leads approach from Jasmine Haitalani of High Flier Powerhouse
• Fabi Paolini on speaking to doers vs thinkers
• Tiffany Neuman from Your Legacy Brand on branding process being deep, spiritual, and identity-shifting.
• My blog about pain point marketing (and how to do it differently and still effectively).
• Connect with the rest of the contributors in the blog!

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This is how one power hour copywriting session turned into $6,000 from effective email campaigns!

It’s no secret that crafting effective email campaigns is a skill that can transform your business. This case study will demonstrate how expertly written emails with a well-thought-out strategy effectively converted readers. My client, who canceled event last year from lack of ticket sales, witnessed an astonishing 12.6x ROI - from early bird sales alone! - by focusing on targeted email content!

1:10: How the early bird sales outperformed the previous year
1:50: Details about the power hour sessions and the benefits, including immediate ROI from the first session and long-term planning for the next four months.
3:00: How we got a 12.6x return on investment from the first session alone.
4:21: Client's testimonial on learning tips about emails and the value of observing the copywriter's process.
4:51: Benefits of the power hour sessions, including immediate feedback, adjustments, and skill development for the client.
5:21: Prevent writer's block and articulate your ideas clearly.
5:51: Description of the power hour process
7:21: Holistic approach to integrating the sales page with email campaigns for seamless communication.
7:51: Addressing common struggles in copywriting, such as knowing where to start and managing overwhelm.
9:51: Discussion on using proven psychology with urgency in copywriting to boost conversions.
10:51: Techniques for identifying core messages and crafting concise, effective copy.
11:21: Preventing clients from playing small.

EPISODES AND LINKS MENTIONED:
- Book your Power Hour now

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This is not your typical entrepreneur book recommendation list. You will not find these in the business section of your local bookstore. But they have profoundly and positively affected me as both a copywriter and a business owner. Because sometimes you need to see from a different perspective - one that is not typical business advice that you’ve heard a million times before at this point. You’ll be pleasantly surprised by this unusual book list for business owners to read.

I’ve got a book for when you need to:

• just sit down and write,
• write but you don’t have time,
• Be reminded of the Big Picture importance of copywriting from a neuropsychology perspective
• Develop the most important copywriting skill in a fun and relaxed way

I’ve thoughtfully curated the five best books for online entrepreneurs to read this summer. So add them to your GoodReads, request them from your local library, or treat yourself to time at your favorite bookstore to pick up these books.

0:08:04 - Key lessons on the writing process.
0:10:25 - Encouragement for mothers to prioritize creative work.
0:11:23 - Advocating for intentional digital minimalism.
0:12:24 - Countering busyness and the myth of not having enough time.
0:13:43 - Benefits of reading fiction.

EPISODES AND LINKS MENTIONED:

• Links to all book recommendations can be found here.
• Big Think shares it in a way that is easier to digest. They said that “Modern research suggests that reading fiction helps you neurologically relate to other people’s experiences. It also correlates with improved social interactions and the ability to read the room.”
• Here is the actual scholarly article from NCBI.
• Research suggests that reading literary fiction improves one’s theory of mind and emotional intelligence.
• Reese’s Book Club

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