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Are you ready to become a top-notch copywriter but don't know what you're doing wrong? Stefan has the answers. We talked to Stefan Georgi, an expert copywriter, about how he got started and what he learned along the way. His advice may be harsh, but it's exactly what you need to kickstart your career. Niche, niche, niche. We’re always talking about niches, but Stefan says you shouldn’t focus on ju...

What if there was a way to make cryptocurrency more approachable? In this episode, we're going to talk about some of the biggest concerns around cryptocurrency today, and how they're being addressed. We'll cover topics like anonymity, privacy, government regulation, and the decentralized nature of cryptocurrencies—and we'll talk about how these things are helping people who were previously locked...

Looking for a fulfillment center can be overwhelming. How do you choose the right one? And how can you be sure they're going to provide the level of service you need? In this interview, Malcolm McKinnons walks us through what to look for when choosing a fulfillment center, and provides some great tips on how to prevent chargebacks for supplement merchants. The 4 things you should look for include:...

Is your business okay? Are you finding your sales tactics no longer perform? Conversions are dropping, customers are leaving, and your business seems…bland. We know the feeling. You need a fresh start In this episode of Uncensored Direct Marketing, we're talking with Brandon Fredrickson, a direct response industry veteran, who shares his secrets for selling to prospects—by not selling to them at a...

When you're ready to sell your crypto business, don't wait until it's too late. When you sell at the right time, you can walk away with profits that will take your next project to new levels of success. But what is the right time? How do you know when to sell? That's what Lane Gordon is here to answer. Whether it's because your interest in crypto is waning or because life has taken a turn and you...

Today we're talking all about how to grab your audience's attention in the first 5 seconds of your video. KEY TAKEAWAY: the first 5 seconds of your ad is what matters most. That's because if you can't convince them in that time, they'll just click away without giving your video a chance. You need to write an ad hook that grabs their attention, holds their gaze, and doesn’t let go until they’re rea...

Are declined transactions harming your conversion rate? Here are 4 tips you can implement right now that will boost your approval rate overnight at no cost to you. Declined transactions suck. No matter if it's because the customer entered their details wrong or their bank thinks the payment is suspicious, it harms your merchant account, relationship with your processor, and your bottom line. So he...

Is Stripe holding funds from you? If they are, this is the video for you. And if they aren’t, pay attention so you can avoid it from happening. We know how convenient Stripe is. We also know how often Stripe users get their funds frozen, accounts shut down, and money vanished. We receive at least 20 emails PER WEEK from burnt Stripe customers looking for help. You did everything right—you followed...

Podcasting is a powerful marketing tool that can help you generate sales. The best part? You don't even have to start your own show to benefit. Find out exactly how you can use podcasts to generate sales right here.   In this video, Luis Diaz, a podcast expert, will teach you how to use podcasting as a marketing tool. He'll also outline the difference between speaking to businesses versus con...

If you're a copywriter struggling to get your copywriting game on point, listen up. Andrew Contreras was making a decent living, but knew there was more he could be doing. Then, he hired a coach and it changed his life. Since then, his business has exploded. He wrote a multimillion dollar offer called The Christian Diet that's made him a fortune and taken his career to new heights. In this intervi...

Stolen Content? Don't want the legal overhead? Takedown Czar is here for you.   Today, we're talking with Al Evans of Takedown Czar to uncover what they do for you and what YOU can do to protect yourself from ripped off offers, a pirated IP, and stolen products.   Al Evans defines Takedown Czar as doing "everything lawyers won't do". But he doesn't mean that in some nefarious, undergroun...

When recession is on the horizon, most businesses hunker down and do all they can to hoard the money they have—but you can use this as an opportunity for growth. Today, I'm giving you 6 tips that are proven to help recession-proof your business: 1 - a growth opportunity through ad spend 2 - stay ahead of the curve by focusing on getting your current customers to spend more 3 - utilize email captur...

Listen up: we've got a new way to approach affiliate marketing. Amber Spears is an expert on the topic, and she has some advice that can help YOU make 25% more money. As the founder of East 5th Avenue, Amber knows what it takes to build a successful affiliate partner program. Today, we want to share the top tips she's given us. You can watch the full-length episode here: https://www.youtube.com/wa...

The biggest hit to your online business revenue: product returns, refunds, and chargebacks.   Most business owners focus on handling chargebacks (and so do we), but refunds are equally important and can affect your revenue just as much.   In fact, returns and refunds affect your bottom line revenue by as much as 20%! And that's not even including all the time it takes to process those re...

MMA fighter turned marketing genius, Chad Hamzeh is here to give you his tips on how to optimize everything from offers and emails to merchant statements, processing fees and your MIDs.   How did Chad go from fighting in the ring to becoming one of the most sought-after marketers in the industry? Dedication and perseverance—two things taken from the ring. He has grown multiple 7-8 figure busi...

Email marketing can be a great way to build your brand and engage with customers, but it's important to remember that it's not a one-size-fits-all approach. In this video, Brennan Hopkins—an e-commerce email marketing expert—discusses the dangers of sending too many emails and offers some tips for how you can get the most out of your email marketing strategy. Like many, you're probably thinking, "...

The crypto market is red hot right now. But what's it all about? Is it real or is it just a fad? And—most important—how can you profit from it? Ryan Horst, founder of BIG Crypto, joins me for a discussion on the present and future of cryptocurrency. If you've ever wanted to learn more about the world of cryptocurrency, this is your chance. We dabble into bitcoin and cryptocurrency all the time on...

Are you getting the most out of your payments processor? If you're like most business owners, you're always looking for ways to increase your bottom line. And we've got a solution that will help you do just that—leveraging your payment processor. Today’s episode is a snippet from our interview with Julian Reyes, who gave us a few valuable pieces of insight regarding his own journey leveraging his...

Creating video content is a fantastic medium to grow your business and brand, if done right. But what are you supposed to do? How are you supposed to create content that people actually want to watch AND interact with? How important is view count, really? In this episode, Kevin DuBose ("The Video Guy") speaks about the do's and don’ts of video marketing and how he uses both long-form and short-for...

Native advertising is a huge player in the online marketing space, and if you don't know what it means or how to use it to your advantage, you're about to get left behind. That's why I invited Eli Cohen, an experienced ad buyer, who has been in the industry for over a decade working with some of the largest brands. In this interview he educates us on all things native ads. Native ads are probably...

Ready to learn the truth about maintaining compliant affiliate marketing offers? I interview Raanan Rosenbaum, Director of Business Development at MaxWeb—one of the top affiliate networks in the world. The affiliate marketing industry is filled with opportunities for those who know how to move between programs and networks properly. Over the years I've spoken and consulted with thousands of mercha...

"Solid copy, solid direct response fundamentals still work in every niche." — Ning Li How do you actually write sales copy that sells? What tactics should you use? How do you connect with people and make them WANT to buy from YOU? Whether it's creating a launch page for your new ebook, creating a video ad for Facebook, or creating an email marketing campaign- it is all sales copy. Ning is a master...

“The best solution is to start processing elsewhere.” - Maria When Stripe suspends your account, it feels like the downfall of your entire business. But you CAN get your business back up and running. Tune in for these must-do tips on how to get your business back up and running and start processing credit card payments again when Stripe closes your account.  You’re not alone. Many businesses...

Email marketing is one of the most effective ways to build your brand and make people buy from you. But how do you start building an email marketing campaign and grow your email list? Tune in to this quick but informative conversation with The Email Paramedic, Troy Ericson.  Troy is a Direct Response Copywriter and Email Deliverability Expert. He is a pro at getting offers to convert on cold...

What's the #1 most important thing you need to create successful YouTube ads? Tune in to hear how Johnson Li, former partner, and CMO at Mike Chang Fitness creates an “unskippable hook”.   Mike Chang Fitness was the top-performing fitness channel on YouTube for 2 years with famous products SixPackShortcuts and Abs Over 40.  Johnson is an expert video sales script expert and top sale...