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Why being a nice guy will get you slaughtered in marketing

Ben Settle

Real life story about that: I learned this lesson the hard way in 2006. It was for a course for freelance copywriters. All you do is build entitlement, get zero consumption of whatever it is you are generously giving away to play Mr. Nice Guy, and, eventually, earning lots of resentment when you DO finally sell something.

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How to Set Your Copywriting Fees and Earn What You’re Worth

Men With Pens

Today’s post is a killer, and it comes to us from none other than Dean Rieck , a copywriter I respect for his straightforward attitude and damned smart advice. A couple of recent conversations got me thinking about setting fees for copywriters. Many copywriters misunderstand the project fee. Working for $5?

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3 Simple Questions Your Website Should Answer

Men With Pens

Post by Jesse Lancos Jesse Lanclos is a freelance copywriter and business content writer. 3 Simple Questions Your Website Should Answer first appeared on Men with Pens Copyright 2006 - 2013, All Rights Reserved. So you’ve got 3 advanced degrees. You’ve been featured in glossy magazines.…

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The secrets of a top copywriting pro | Men With Pens

Men With Pens

And you’ll learn why right here in this valuable interview with a pro copywriter. A lot of the guys selling get-rich-quick copywriting ebooks don’t make a living as a freelance copywriter, just like a lot of the guys selling information about real estate investing don’t make a living as a real estate investor.

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7 Mighty Keys to Become a Freelance God |

Men With Pens

Dean Rieck decided to come on over and tell you the secrets you’re missing to making it as a freelancer – enjoy! IDENTITY It’s not enough to be a copywriter. There are zillions of copywriters these days, and they all claim they’re the best. Dean Rieck is a long-standing member of the Pantheon of Freelance Gods.

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How to Boost Your Blogging Game with Digital Flipbooks

Men With Pens

Post by Melissa Thomas Mellissa Thomas is a freelance copywriter, copy editor , and blog junkie sharing her business journey with new and growing entertainment business entrepreneurs over at E.i. How to Boost Your Blogging Game with Digital Flipbooks first appeared on Men with Pens Copyright 2006 - 2011, All Rights Reserved.

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How to Master the Freelancer’s Uber-Sell

Men With Pens

Lambert is a freelance copywriter and content marketing specialist who constantly thinks about uber-selling his clients and blogs about what he should have done at Words That Begin With You. How to Master the Freelancer’s Uber-Sell first appeared on Men with Pens Copyright 2006 - 2011, All Rights Reserved.