
Last updated: 5/2012
How A No Name Freelance Copywriter Went From $0 To Six-Figures In 273 Days. And How You Can Do The Same Thing (even Your First Year) Without Another Copywriting Course... Without A Copywriting Coach... Without A Copywriting Guru.
If you already have copywriting clients but aren't making six-figures, then you'll probably want to learn...
And How You Can Do It...
...Without another Copywriting Course
...Without a Copywriting Coach
...Without a Copywriting Guru
From:
Jason Leister
Flagstaff, AZ
Tuesday, 1:43 p.m.
Dear Copywriter,
This is probably gonna' piss off a lot of people...
If you've already got a copywriting business, but aren't making six-figures (or more)... then chances are, it's not your writing that's the problem.
And lining up to buy the next guru's "magical fairy dust copywriting" course isn't gonna help you one bit.
Because it's not "copy secrets" that you're missing. The problem is just that you don't quite know how to leverage your copywriting skills and actually turn them into money.
You know copywriting...
You Just Don't Know
the Copywriting Business
And in the next few moments, I'm going to show you what to do about that.
Little old me... no name copywriter, is going to do the job the gurus should be doing (but aren't) and actually help you make some money doing what you love.
And I'm going to show you some steps you can take to become a six-figure copywriter... your very first year. I've done it (actually, I passed the six-figure mark sometime right before Labor Day) and I'm going to show you how you can too.
But before I do that, let me fill you in on a few details. Because I can almost guarantee, you have no idea who I am.
My name is Jason Leister. I started my freelance copywriting business on January 1, 2007. My first client came to me out of the blue; a friend and business partner of Dr. Joe Vitale. His name is Pat O'Bryan--he's that "Portable Empire" guy you probably get emails from all the time.
My first copywriting project ever was for Pat. After a few emails back and forth, I was off and running... and in 2 days, I was done with the letter. (I didn't know you didn't have to finish a project in 2 days.) Luckily, things worked out pretty well. In fact, here's my client, Pat's testimonial:
Now back then, I was REALLY green. Actually, to say I was naive would be a huge understatement.
Don't believe me?
I was so excited to be writing copy for Pat... I forgot to ask him for the money. The project was on spec (where you get paid if your copy is used.) Well, I never got paid for doing the project... because I never asked for the money.
I'm sure Pat didn't mind.
So How DO You Make
a Lot of Money Writing Copy?
I really had no idea what I was doing.
So I bought all the courses I could find. I was promised the world. "Retire this year," they said... Just learn these copywriting secrets.
But they missed something...
Sure, I learned HOW to write. It's not rocket science you know. But last time I checked, you can get a world class copywriting education at Amazon for less than $200. Or half that at your used book store.
But what they left out was something far more important than HOW to write.
What "they" missed was really the only thing that matters:
How to Make a Lot of Money
Being a Freelance Copywriter
Kind of an important detail to skip over don't you think?
At first, I was kind of lost. I had all of these copywriting "skills" but didn't know what to do with them. Kind of like having a Porsche and being forced to drive at 10 MPH through a school zone.
You wonder if getting the darn Porsche was worth all the trouble. Plus... people look at you kind of funny.
I looked high and low for some help. All I found was more copywriting courses for sale.
So I got fed up and said...
"Screw That...
I'm Figuring It Out on My Own"
And I did.
Now I'm not one to brag. But this is my backyard...
This is the view of the world that I see each and every morning of my life.
I live where I want. Work when I want. And work only with the people who I want to work with. It's a beautiful thing.
Only a few months ago, it wasn't like this. My backyard was a little bit smaller... more like a postage stamp. And there was no golf course... no lake... and no rainbow.
But that was before I hung out my freelance copywriting shingle and started helping my clients make money.
Before I started writing promotions that brought back $2, $4 and more for every dollar spent.
And long before I figured out how to turn copywriting skills into real money. Big money.
Just look at the picture of my backyard. That picture represents real results. Real money. The results I help my clients create pay for that backyard... and a whole lot of other things.
So that's why I'm writing this today. To help you get to the same place... and farther. It really just depends on where exactly it is that you want to go.
My goal is to help you...
Become a Six-Figure Copywriter
in 365 Days... or Less
It's really not that complicated. And I'm not really sure why no one's talking about it. Talking about what it really takes to do it.
But heck, if they actually helped you make a ton of money, then you really wouldn't need any more of their copywriting courses now would you?
The real reason I put all this together, and spent all this time creating a product and writing a sales letter for a niche I'm really not interested in is this:
You've been promised the world and delivered peanuts... time and time again.
And it's time someone stood up and actually gave you some advice about how to earn big money doing what you love.
I'm standing up...
And that's why I've created:
The Independent Thinker's Guide to Becoming a Six-Figure Copywriter in 365 Days or Less
There's a picture of it over there. And yes, that's exactly what it looks like when you download it.
Become a six-figure copywriter in 1 year. That's my goal for you. But the way I'll show you is a bit different than anything you've heard about before. Because I'm going to show you how to do it...
...Without another copywriting course
...Without a copywriting coach
...Without a copywriting guru
So here are just a few things you'll learn:
Why the quality of your copy is NOT what's gonna make you money. You'll learn about the real skill you need to develop to reach six-figures.
Why "specializing" is for suckers and how following this conventional advice will hurt your bottom line.
How to get your subscription to SRDS (Standard Rate and Data Service) started for less than 50% of the advertised price.
How to get EVERY new ad for a copywriter placed on Craigslist (from every state and city) delivered right to your computer, the minute they're placed. Once you set it up, it takes one mouse click.
The high profile copywriting coach I hired... and FIRED. You'll hear the story and hopefully save yourself some money.
How I got AGORA to call ME. I'll tell you how you can use the very same idea.
How to get your phone ringing off the hook with clients ASKING you to write for them.
Why freelance copywriting isn't the road to riches and how to leverage your writing skills for the big paydays.
How to deal with clients on the phone. And why the difference between your current fees and DOUBLING those fees has to do with little more than the words you say on the phone.
The strategy I used to turn a $1,000 rewrite project into a $14,000 project... not including the 5% royalties I negotiated.
The same simple idea I used to DOUBLE my copywriting income in less than 30 days.
PLUS... a whole lot more. A total of over 60 pages full of additional hints and tips I learned the HARD way...
And everything that you'll discover in the guide is something I've done.
"I HIGHLY Recommend It..."
"The other night I started reading your new book thinking I might get in a little reading before I dropped off to sleep. But 2 hours later I was still wide awake... couldn't sleep... scribbling notes as fast as I could about simple, practical, and very easy to apply things that I could use in my business the very next day.
In your always entertaining style, you taught me the two most important things to look for in selecting a client, how to ensure I always get paid, how to turn ideas into cash, and the difference between being a "guru" and being wealthy.
But that's not all. Your Client Attraction Grid graphically presented 11 different marketing tools and explained them in a way that makes it easy to see which ones can produce the best results. And the way you burst the "Specialization Myth" made me look at business in a completely different way.
I could go on and on about the great ideas I've gotten from you, but time and space won't allow it. Quite simply, Jason, this is your best work to date. I HIGHLY recommend it to anyone who is responsible in ANY way for the acquisition, service or retention of clients or customers for their business."
Martin Howey
CEO, Topline Business Solutions
www.toplinebusinesssolutions.com
What You WON'T Be Getting
Let me get this right out on the table:
I'm not a guru...
I'm not a coach...
And this isn't my effort to build a big list for my copywriting membership site launch. :)
Heck, selling to copywriters really isn't my niche at all. There are far more profitable niches where the very same skills produce 10X or 20X the results. So chances are, I'll never release a product to the copywriting world again.
Here's my reason for even releasing this guide:
To save you thousands and thousands of dollars of wasted money and tons of time playing a part in someone else's dream.
It's time to get the tools you need to make your own freelance copywriting dream come true.
"It Teaches You HOW TO GET CLIENTS!"
"If you're just getting into the copywriting game... then get a copy of this report from Jason Leister.
Straightforward... fluff-free... to the point.
Best part? It teaches you HOW TO GET CLIENTS!
As moderator on the world's most popular copywriters' forum, I've observed that "getting clients" is THE #1 missing link that plagues newbie copywriters. Heck, it frustrates some guys and gals who've been at it for a while.
If I were attempting to make my living as a copywriter, I would make sure I was armed with Jason's report."
JP Maroney
"Mr. Monetizer"
Business Growth Strategist, Author & Serial Entrepreneur
www.JPMaroney.com
Here's the Offer
The knowledge and advice I've put in this guide cost me well over $34,000 in trial and error (mostly error). Most of that money is money that I left on the table because I was stupid.
So the cost of the guide is a true bargain at $67. And you'll be able to download your copy immediately. (Clickbank sells our products - they are a trusted online retailer specializing in digitally delivered products.)
A price that is pennies compared to the money I've LOST learning these things.
You see, even though I've made well over six-figures, had I started the year knowing what I've packed into this guide, I could have doubled my income. Really.
But before you take action, I need to be upfront with you and tell you...
What Makes This Different
Than Any Other Copywriting
"HOW TO" On the Market?
Good question. Actually, this guide is quite different. Because it's probably the only "copywriting guide" that never once mentions...
Anything to do with HOW to write copy...
You can buy that knowledge at a book store. It's written by folks far more qualified than I am.
Plus... that's just knowledge you pick up along the way by failing.
So you won't find me talking about it. Heck, do you really think you need even one more "copywriting secret?"
Most of us have more copywriting secrets sitting on our shelves than we will ever use.
"Would Have Been a Nice Handbook While I Was Unfolding My Own Business..."
"I really liked your report.
It's like reading my own thoughts. So much is similar between my own path and yours. I too started seeking for undervalued projects, and then went on to write for myself to get to six figures.
You've got the mindset right and your advice points in the right direction, without distractions. Nice job!
I don't have a lot to offer in the way of improvements, but I will say that this would have been a nice handbook while I was unfolding my own business."
Erik Mulder
Six-Figure Copywriter
This is a Limited Time Offer
Remember, I'm not out to make a name for myself as a copywriting guru.
I've got a family to enjoy, multiple businesses to run and a whole lot of life to live.
So I don't know how long this will remain available.
One thing I can promise you is that the longer the guide remains on the market, the higher the price will go.
So you need to get started right now. That's all the pressure I'm putting on you.
But what you'll learn in this guide will have a huge impact on the bottom line of your copywriting business.
If it doesn't... just send it back. I'm giving you a full 8 weeks to try it out. All you've got to show me is that you tried what I suggest...
But don't think this is a magic pill. It's information. Very valuable information. But you've actually got to use it.
I'm not going to insult your intelligence and tell you that you can retire this year or something equally as far fetched simply by putting this guide on your shelf. That's crazy talk.
Plus, there are plenty of other folks willing to do that.
But let me ask you this, "If you really love what you're doing, would retirement really make sense?"
Enough of the ranting. Get your copy and change your life. Because once you do, you'll understand just how amazing this business really can be.