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Mar 29, 2022 • 1h 8min
TCC Podcast #284: How to Use Dubsado to Streamline Your Business and Elevate Your Client Experience with Charlotte Issac
Charlotte Davis is our guest for the 284th episode of The Copywriter Club podcast. Charlotte is a Dubsado Strategist and Business Operations Consultant, and in this episode she breaks down the best way copywriters can use systems in their businesses to create a high-level client experience and maximize their time and energy.
Here’s how the episode goes down:
How Charlotte transitioned from OBM to Dubsado wizard.
The difference between OBM (Online Business Manager) and VA (Virtual Assistant), PLUS when you’re ready for each.
Are you ready for a Systems Strategist?
Why you need to pull your processes out of your head and into a system.
What can be automated in Dubsado?
The one thing business owners forget or feel awkward doing.
Honeybook vs. Dubsado – what’s the dif?
Should you set up your own Dubsado or hire an expert?
The process of hiring a professional in your business.
Best practices for client management while using automation – is it possible?
The 3 system standards service providers need to implement into their business ASAP.
How automation helps copywriters get out of their own way.
The 5 part process to making high-converting proposals.
Managing productivity and managing boundaries… Can the two coexist?
The method to a better discovery call.
How Charlotte manages her team and what she outsources in her business.
The mindset that comes with being afraid to do something.
Self care practices that keep Charlotte loving what she does and help her manage her energy.
The future of the online marketing space means no more cowboys.
How Harry Potter and business are the same.
If you need clarity around creating systems and processes, be sure to hit the play button or check out the transcript below.
The people and stuff we mentioned on the show:
The Copywriter Think Tank
Kira’s website
Rob’s website
Charlotte Isaac's website
The Copywriter Club Facebook Group
The Copywriter Underground
Episode 44
Episode 207
Full Transcript:
Kira Hug: We've noticed a growing trend in the copywriting space. More and more copywriters are up-leveling their systems and creating automated client experiences that far surpass the somewhat sloppy back and forth that typically takes place in the inbox. Today's guest for The Copywriter Club podcast is system specialist, Charlotte Isaac, and she lets us look under the hood of her business. We nerd out on automations, Dubsado, and client management. So if you're trying to automate the processes in your business and maybe, just maybe you'd like to hear Charlotte's number one business lesson from Harry Potter, you won't want to miss this episode.
Rob Marsh: I'm feeling attacked Kira, based off that intro. I'm the guy with the sloppy back and forth in the inbox. If you're listening to this podcast on the day that it was released, that means that we are currently in Nashville at The Copywriter Club In Real Life, hanging out IRL with some of the best copywriters in the world. And we're sharing with them some of the changes that we're making to The Copywriter Think Tank here in the very near future to make it better than ever, like introducing two new coaches to the group. So that members don't just depend on us, but have access to specialists and things like systems and mindset.
The Think Tank is our mastermind coaching program that helps copywriters take their business to the next level, whatever that means for you, that might be a larger income number, it could be creating a new program or a new offer for your clients, it could be launching a podcast or writing a book to grow your authority, whatever you are ready to accomplish next, we'll help you do it in The Copywriter Think Tank. Go to copywriterthinktank.com to learn more. And let's get to our interview with Charlotte Isaac.
Kira Hug: All right Charlotte, let's kick this off. How did you end up as a business operations consultant?

Mar 22, 2022 • 1h 13min
TCC Podcast #283: Crafting a High-Converting Pitch and Closing Sales Calls with Angie Federico
Angie Federico joins The Copywriter Club Podcast for its 283rd episode. Angie is a direct response copywriter who’s been in both the freelance and agency world of marketing. Her ability to craft open-worthy pitches and close sales calls are just a few qualities that make her a great copywriter and marketer. If you need a pick-me-up when it comes to your skills in selling yourself, tune into the episode.
Here’s how the conversation goes:
How Angie went from selling life insurance to her start in affiliate marketing.
The difference between selling online vs in person.
How copywriting became the key to virtual selling.
Can you gain clients on Reddit?
The key to being great at sales and how to improve your own skills.
What even is affiliate marketing?
The beginnings of getting good at copywriting… for free.
Creating a referral system that sustains itself.
How to write a sales pitch that gets read and responded to.
Figuring out who you want to pitch and helping your prospect solve a problem.
The difference between the acquisition and retention side of a funnel.
Why you need to send bad pitches and get rejected.
How to pitch with intent.
Sales calls – how do you get your prospect to grab their credit card on the call?
The benefits of getting upfront payments from your potential clients.
The step by step breakdown of Angie’s sales call process.
How to set expectations right off the bat with new clients and community effectively.
Agency life vs freelance life. What’s it all about?
How to manage your energy and keep yourself balanced while working in an agency.
Kicking imposter syndrome and anxious feelings to the curb, so you can step into your confidence.
Hit the play button or read the transcript below.
The people and stuff we mentioned on the show:
The Copywriter Club In Real Life Event
Kira’s website
Rob’s website
The Copywriter Club Facebook Group
The Copywriter Underground
Connect with Angie
Episode 6
Episode 223
Full Transcript:

Mar 15, 2022 • 1h 25min
TCC Podcast #282: Agency Life, Billion Dollar Clients, and The Future of Copywriting with Jason Pickar
Jason Pickar makes his second appearance on the 282nd episode of The Copywriter Club Podcast. Jason talks how the last few years have changed and his route to becoming a VP Creative Director. If you’re wondering what it would be like to work in an agency or need advice from a pro, be sure to check out the episode.
Here’s what we cover:
The changes in the agency space for both copywriters and creative directors.
What’s involved in being the creative director for an agency.
Teams that make-up an agency and the pace of working for one.
The process of getting copy written, edited, cleared, and ready to go live.
How to write for fans of a brand.
The difference between various generations’ style of writing and crafting copy based on different perspectives.
How quick service restaurants are pushing the app experience through a loyalty program and celeb advertisement.
The psychology that brings people back into the app.
The key to balancing brand voice and direct response language.
How to create a narrative of friendship in your writing style.
Jason’s biggest wins with Mcdonald’s rewards and the use of the app.
The best way to get the attention of a creative director and HR in an agency.
What makes a copywriter stand out on the team?
The benefits of working for and with an agency.
The future of copywriting – where is it headed?
Hit the play button or read the transcript below.
The people and stuff we mentioned on the show:
The Copywriter Club In Real Life Event
Kira’s website
Rob’s website
The Copywriter Club Facebook Group
The Copywriter Underground
Jason's LinkedIn
Episode 115
Episode 198
Episode 34
Connect with Jenn
Full Transcript:

Mar 8, 2022 • 57min
TCC Podcast #281: What We Believe with Kira Hug and Rob Marsh
Rob and Kira take the mic for the 281st episode of The Copywriter Club Podcast. In this episode, they walk through what makes TCC… TCC. Through an introspection of beliefs and celebrating what the last 5 years have brought, they challenge everyone listening to do the same thing for their own business.
Take a sneak peek:
The core belief of The Copywriter Club.
No one owns a niche, specialty, or title and why this is a good thing.
How to use your x-factor to differentiate yourself from the sea of others in your niche.
The golden rule of investing and how to effectively use it in your business.
Paid mentors vs free mentors – is one better than the other?
How to keep the momentum moving in your business.
Outgrowing your title and shifting into a new one.
How to find the best way for YOU to grow your authority.
The importance of not comparing your goals to someone else’s.
How masterminds are like buffets – yes, the food kind.
The growth that comes with being the dumbest person in the room.
Do you have a sales problem or a marketing problem?
How you can do more good in the world and become a change agent.
Why it’s good practice to treat your business like an experiment.
How the red pen will increase your confidence.
The value of stretching yourself beyond your comfort zone.
How you can help TCC reach a million downloads.
Hit the play button below or check out the transcript.
The people and stuff we mentioned on the show:
The Copywriter Club In Real Life Event
Kira’s website
Rob’s website
The Copywriter Club Facebook Group
The Copywriter Underground
Full Transcript:
Rob Marsh: This week's episode of the podcast is going to be a little bit different. Every 10 episodes or so, Kira and I, we get together and we just share stuff that's not interview based and we've been wanting to do this for quite a while. So we're going to talk about some of the things that we believe. That we believe around copywriting and around the importance of the work that we do and maybe some of the ideas that hold together The Copywriter Club. Does that sound about right to you Kira?
Kira Hug: Yeah, like you said, this is something we haven't done before, so I'm not sure how this is going to turn out, but I'm excited to see what happens.
Rob Marsh: We could easily find out that we totally disagree on what we both believe.
Kira Hug: That's true.
Rob Marsh: Yeah so, it'll be interesting to see, because we have not really talked through this at all before hopping on to record, we just came up with our own lists and now let's share them. Before we share them though, we should say, like always, our podcast is sponsored by something and this week it is TCC IRL The Copywriter Club, In Real Life, it's happening in Nashville in just a couple of weeks, March 28th through the 30th and it is an awesome event. If you don't have a ticket, there are a few tickets left and you can come and join us.
Kira Hug: Yes. And can I share the new excitement with what we just decided?
Rob Marsh: This is good.
Kira Hug: So, we just decided that we want to help the refugees in Ukraine. And so we are going to find an organization that we both feel like is legit it and doing great work. And 10% of the profit from TCC IRL will go towards a specific organization, which is TBD, but we will figure it out soon. It feels like a good way to do something when it feels like there aren't many things we can do, this is one thing we can do. So we're excited to do that. If you do purchase a ticket, at least that part of that is going towards an organization that's doing great work in Ukraine and supporting people.
Rob Marsh: Yep. That's maybe a small way that we can make a difference for a lot of people that are being very significantly impacted by the war.
Kira Hug: Yes. So let's kick off with some of your beliefs. And again, these are TCC beliefs, but it's fun because Rob,

Mar 1, 2022 • 1h 18min
TCC Podcast #280: How to Create a Prelaunch Strategy and Set Boundaries with Ash Chow
For the 280th episode of The Copywriter Club Podcast, we’re joined by Launch Copywriter Ash Chow. Ash helps her clients strategize for pre-launch and breaks down why it’s such an essential part of your overall launch strategy. Tune into the episode to tap into your next launch strategy.
Tune into the conversation:
Having a “is this really my life?” moment and completely shifting gears.
How a quarterlife crisis can be a pivotal time in life.
The pull to do something greater and make a big impact.
The stigma around being a certain age before starting a business or pivoting your career.
Navigating feelings of low self worth and shame.
How copywriters are constantly scrutinized and how to not internalize feedback from clients.
Why validation can be an important part of working through difficult situations.
How to respect your boundaries when you’re a people pleaser.
Using the comments by that mean girl in high school or an unencouraging teacher to ignite your creativity.
Why you need to train your clients on how to communicate with you – you have to lead by example.
How to write more empathetic copy even if you’re not going through the same situations. (Lean heavily on your VOC research)
The shifts and pivots Ash has made in her career as a copywriter.
How Ash has built her authority and visibility by leaning into pre-launch strategy.
Ash’s framework to power up your pre-launch.
How to address objections as part of your pre-launch strategy.
Mistakes to avoid in your pre-launch strategy and what to do instead.
How Ash helped with the Accelerator pre-launch.
How to create your own stage to speak on.
If you’ve been wondering how you can power up your launches with a pre-launch strategy, listen to the episode or check out the transcription below.
The people and stuff we mentioned on the show:
The Copywriter Club In Real Life Event
Kira’s website
Rob’s website
The Copywriter Club Facebook Group
The Copywriter Underground
Connect with Ash
Episode 67
Episode 143
Full Transcript:
Rob Marsh: We've interviewed several recovering attorneys on this podcast. All of them got through law school only to realize that the law wouldn't be the fulfilling career that they once thought it would be. And the pull towards creativity and writing is just too strong for these folks. So they answered the call to be a copywriter. Our guest, for this episode of the Copywriter Club podcast is another recovering attorney and think tank member, Ash Chow. Since graduating from law school, she's thrown herself into writing everything from fanfiction to launch copy. And today she's known as the expert in pre-launch copy and strategy. All of the stuff that you need to do before a launch to make sure that it's a success. She knows so much about this, that we focused most of our discussion on the topic of prelaunch strategy.
Kira Hug: Before we dive into our conversation with Ash, this episode is sponsored by the Copywriter Club in Real Life. So that's her are in person event happening March 28th through 30th in Nashville, Tennessee. The room is filling up and it can only hold a certain number of people because it's a boutique hotel. So there are spots left if you want to join us. I am very excited to hang out with people in real life again, since it's been two. And I just, I miss it. I miss people.
Rob Marsh: We haven't even seen each other in two years.
Kira Hug: That's true. This is the first time Rob and I... I feel like I see you all the time, but you're right. We haven't touched each other.
Rob Marsh: Not that we do a whole lot of touching.
Kira Hug: We haven't hugged each other and just like high fived and all those more appropriate things. We haven't done that in two years. And so this is going to be so much fun. We have incredible speakers now that we've nearly finished the lineup speakers like Mike Kim, Raven Douglas, Brigitte Lyons, Ash Chow,

Feb 22, 2022 • 55min
TCC Podcast #279: How to Face Burnout and Being in the Right Room with Jude Charles, Ash Chow, and Justin Blackman
For the 279th episode of The Copywriter Club Podcast, we’ve got not one… but 4 guests jumping on the show. You’ll hear the familiar voices of Jude Charles, Justin Blackman, and Ash Chow as they chat about their experiences with both TCCIRL and (N)IRL. Thinking about joining the party?
Here’s what it’s all about:
The first impression of TCCIRL – are copywriters really weird?
The experiences you can expect to have at your first or even second and third IRL event.
Are A-listers real people?
The importance of being able to build relationships outside of your computer screen.
Being introverted and going to a social event… how does it work?
First look at topics you’ll be tuning into at this year’s event.
How to leverage TCCIRL in your life and business once the event is over.
Dealing with burnout at different levels and how to maneuver it.
How much can happen in a short period of time and not forgetting to sit in moments of accomplishment.
Which guest nailed 57 podcasts because of TCCIRL?
How TCCIRL gives you a boost of energy when you need it – even after it’s over.
Can you be in the right and wrong room at the same time?
Embracing our awkward quirks and being confident in our empathy.
Where do you want to be in a year from now?
How has the copywriting and marketing landscape changed over the last year?
Why is 2022 the best time to be a small business owner in this space?
The people and stuff we mentioned on the show:
The Copywriter Club In Real Life Event
Kira’s website
Rob’s website
The Copywriter Club Facebook Group
The Copywriter Underground
Episode 216 with Justin Blackman
Episode 217 with Jude Charles
Connect with Ash
Connect with Justin
Connect with Jude
Full Transcript:
Kira Hug: The Copywriter Club in Real Life is coming up fast, in only five weeks. And in today's episode, our guests include this year's presenters and think tank members, Ash Chow and Justin Blackman and returning repeat presenter, Jude Charles. Rob is out of town this week, so my co-host today is one of our team members from The Copywriter Club, Rosie Bynum, our client relationship and event manager. Rosie, thanks for joining me as a co-host today.
Rosie Bynum: Thank you. I'm excited to be here and I'm excited to talk about the next event coming up, our big one for the year, TCCIRL, that is The Copywriter Club in Real Life. TCCIRL is taking over the in-person stage this year in Nashville, Tennessee, March 28 through 30th. And that is coming up pretty quickly. It is a two-and-a-half-day event where you'll hear from other copywriters and marketers about the best tools and strategies you can use to grow your business, skills, and mindset. Getting connected with some of the best minds in the space is the cherry on top. Space is limited, so be sure to grab your ticket as soon as possible. If you'd like more information, head over to thecopywriterclub.com/tccirl-2022. We'll link it in the show notes as well.
Kira Hug: And space is really limited as in we only have a certain number of tickets left because the venue can only hold 200 people. And so, when we say that we actually mean it, is not just marketing speak. So get your tickets if you do want to be there, we want to make sure you have a seat. And now let's jump into the conversation with Jude, Ash, and Justin.
All right, today, we're going to kick this off with a very special episode with some special guests. Today we're going to talk about TCCIRL and also the way that the copywriting and marketing landscape has changed over the last few years. And so, I want to kick this off with my co-host and then we're going to go around the room and everyone will get a chance to introduce yourselves. So, Rosie, why don't you kick it off as my co-host today? Because we kicked Rob Marsh out, you are going to co-host. Why don't you introduce yourself?
Rosie Bynum: Hi, everybody. Yes, my name is Rosie.

Feb 15, 2022 • 1h 25min
TCC Podcast #278: Building Your Launch Strategy, Growing Your Network, and Utilizing Affiliate Marketing to Expand Your Reach with Laura Sprinkle
Laura Sprinkle is our guest for the 278th episode of The Copywriter Club Podcast. Laura is an affiliate partnerships strategist and has worked with people like Amy Porterfield, Selena Soo, and Todd Herman. Launching can be challenging, but adding an affiliate program could give your launch the eyes it deserves to increase sales and reach.
Laura breaks it down like this:
Laura’s fascination with the ability to sell what you create.
Early beginnings as a health coach and how she transitioned to the marketing side of business.
How she bumped into big names like Selena Soo and Todd Herman – you never know who you know.
What’s working in the launch space vs what isn’t.
How to elevate your VIP experience with clients to make deeper connections.
Why it’s important to focus on prelaunch – and guidelines on how to make it work.
The differences in each style of launch and knowing which is right for you.
Deciding what you want to be known for.
Navigating multiple offers and how to not dilute or confuse your audience.
The importance of content and media repurposing.
The benefits of being an affiliate for a program – and how to express that to affiliates.
How to find good affiliate partners through the rings of recruitment.
Are affiliate partnerships for first time launchers?
How to build relationships and network without the aim of just getting something out of it using the 4 wins exercise.
Affiliate program best practices… and what to avoid.
How her team is set up to help her attain maximum productivity and function.
Money mindset – being expensive but worth it.
How to reframe failure to raise your rates.
Tune into the episode and learn how to implement affiliate marketing into your business.
The people and stuff we mentioned on the show:
The Copywriter Club In Real Life Event
Kira’s website
Rob’s website
The Copywriter Club Facebook Group
The Copywriter Underground
Laura’s starter kit
Episode 124
Episode 239
Jonnie’s website
Full Transcript:
Kira: You know you've got a great offer to sell and it's been proven to do well and get your clients results. But now you're looking to expand your reach and help even more people. On this episode of The Copywriter Club, podcast, affiliate marketing expert, Laura Sprinkle, joins us to walk through what it takes to create a successful marketing strategy and how to utilize affiliate marketing to get your offer in the hands of other people's audiences.
Joining me today is a very special guest, Jonnie Stellar. Jonnie is one of the most talented copywriters I have worked with. I've worked with Jonnie on many different projects over the years. Jonnie has written copy for TCC. And his most recently worked with a big marketing agency. So, thank you, Jonnie for joining me today and cohosting. I appreciate it.
Jonnie: Absolutely. I'm so excited to have dusted off my podcast mic that I never used. Yeah. It's such a pleasure to be here again with you, Kira, for the second time I've been on the podcast.
Kira: Yes. All right. So, before Jonnie, we jump in, I'm just going to share our sponsor, TCCIRL. This is not anything new. We have our big event coming up. It's coming up fast. So, we are traveling to Nashville, Tennessee on March 28th through 30th. We're going to host our event in person after a hiatus and last year going online. And we're really excited just to see so many writers in one room. We can't wait. And I could read the promotional blurb in front of me. But I'd rather just ask you, Jonnie, you've been to our event. Can you share what stood out the most to you? Why was it worth it for you to be at TCCIRL?
Jonnie: Yeah. I think I believe I've been to three TCCIRLs of two for sure. First one was in New York and then the second one was most recently last year in, I'm sorry, in 2021 in San Diego. Sorry, if I'm getting my years mixed up.
Kira: It's all a blur. It's all the years are a blur now.

Feb 8, 2022 • 1h 12min
TCC Podcast #277: Writing Magnetic Copy and Creating a Signature Framework with Erin Pennings
Our guest on the 277th episode of The Copywriter Club Podcast is Erin Pennings. Erin is a B2B storyteller and marketing strategist who has nailed a framework to help others write their own websites with ease. Creating a captivating website can be a daunting task (for copywriters and other business owners alike), and Erin reveals how to simplify the process.
Here’s how the episode breaks down:
The transition from the tourism sector to copywriter.
The early days of Facebook and LinkedIn and how Erin used it to her advantage.
How where you start may not be where you end up. – Writer beginnings.
Steps to finding your x-factor.
2 things that you’ll discover in exploring your x-factor.
How to create a framework and processes and how it will help your business.
How Erin divides her business into DFY and DWY offers.
The process Erin uses to get website copy written in a week.
Are live review edits the next big thing? How they can speed up the writing and editing phases.
Utilizing a checklist for evaluating website copy.
The transition, the struggles, and the mindset blocks that come from starting up a group program.
How Erin’s group program students get their website copy done in 21 days.
Mistakes copywriters make on their own websites plus how to navigate them.
Building your email list and ramping up your lead generation.
How to build boundaries around your life while being a yes person.
Using your CEO days to get the most out of your time.
Building a sustainable business – taking time off and getting paid for it.
Her experience inside The Accelerator and transitioning into the Think Tank.
Tune into the episode by hitting the play button below or reading the transcript.
The people and stuff we mentioned on the show:
Kira’s website
Rob’s website
The Copywriter Club In Real Life Event
The Copywriter Club Facebook Group
The Copywriter Underground
Erin’s website
Grace’s website
Episode 154
Episode 262
Full Transcript:
Rob: A lot of copywriters write web copy for their clients, which is pretty natural because so many of our clients need help with their websites. But what about writing copy for your own website? That's a bit trickier. In fact, we've talked with hundreds, and I'm not exaggerating that number, hundreds of copywriters who are perfectly comfortable writing web copy for their clients, but can't seem to get past the blank page when it comes to their own website. You might be able to relate.
Our guest for this episode of The Copywriter Club Podcast is Erin Pennings. Erin created a framework that makes the writing of web copy, that whole process a lot easier, even when working on copy for our own businesses. And she shares that framework, plus some ideas about frameworks, live edits and a whole lot more in our interview today. You'll want to stay tuned for this one, but before we get to Kira and me talking with Erin, my co-host here to add a few thoughts in today's episode is Grace Baldwin, and Grace is a B2B SaaS copywriter brand strategist who works to help B2B SaaS startups with niche solutions to big problems, helping them tell stories that connect with their audience.
She's an awesome copywriter, has a great newsletter. Welcome, Grace.
Grace: Hi, Rob. I'm super excited to be here. Thanks for having me on.
Rob: I am thrilled to have you here. We haven't talked in a little while, so it's just good hanging out with you for a few minutes anyway.
Grace: Nice to catch up.
Rob: So, before we dig into the episode, we need to remind you this episode is sponsored by The Copywriter Club in Real Life. That's our in-person event that's happening later next month, March 28th through the 30th in Nashville, Tennessee. The room's really filling up. We only have about 200 seats in the room. It can't be expanded, and there are a lot of copywriters there that you are going to know. You may have heard of.

Feb 1, 2022 • 1h 49min
TCC Podcast #276: Changing Human Behavior, Creating a Minimum Viable Product, and Social Media Strategy with Esai Arasi
On the 276th episode of The Copywriter Club Podcast, Esai Arasi hops on the show. Esai is a Social Media Manager and Strategist who helps copywriters with their content strategy to get the most out of their content. Social media has the potential to expand your reach and connect with more leads, and in this episode, Esai walks us through how you can use it to its greatest potential.
Here’s how it goes down:
Esai’s transition from psychological trainer to copywriter and social media strategist.
How to guide someone to change their behavior *willingly*.
Why belief is of utmost importance in creating changed behavior.
Human psychology and the roots of how humans change and evolve over time.
How Esai has transferred her skills into copywriting.
The process for implementing change and making it fun (and easier).
Being good at the skill but struggling with the business aspect of acquiring clients.
How credentials and formal education can help you build foundational skills in your business.
How to create a minimum viable product and implement it into your business. Does it need to be perfect?
The benefits of having an insatiable curiosity for learning and mastering the craft of copywriting.
How not to get stuck in the learning phase of your business and lean into the doing.
Why you need to build stamina for failure and how to use it to your advantage.
What copywriters can improve in marketing their business.
The worst content strategy advice you could be listening to and what to do instead.
Working in other countries and charging a premium price.
How to train your team in mimicking your processes.
Esai’s future business plans and how she intends to help women learn English and gain better job opportunities.
From social media strategy to strengthening your behavioral psychology skills, this episode is a must-listen (or read).
The people and stuff we mentioned on the show:
Kira’s website
Rob’s website
The Copywriter Club In Real Life Event
The Copywriter Club Facebook Group
The Copywriter Underground
Connect with Esai
Esai’s episode on The Great Escape with Jacob Suckow
PrimalBranding
Principles of Marketing
Organizational Behavior
E-Myth
Episode 54
Episode 106
Jared’s website
Full Transcript:
Kira: For many copywriters, social media is a necessary evil. Many of us dread showing up on social media, I am one of those people. But we also realize visibility on social media can be a game changer for our business. For the 276th episode of The Copywriter Club Podcast, we're joined by Esai Arasi. Esai is a member of our Think Tank Mastermind, a copywriter and a social media strategist who helps copywriters, oftentimes copywriters who dread social media, and helps them navigate social media so they can stand out to premium clients. And today I am so excited to sit here with my co-host Jared MacDonald. So Jared, thanks for being here. I appreciate it.
Jared: Thanks for having me, Kira. Always a pleasure.
Kira: It's been so long since we got to hang out. So, I'm glad you're here today. And why don't you just introduce yourself? Let us know who you are, what you do.
Jared: Sure, sounds good. Yeah. So, it's been a little while, but yeah, if we haven't met, my name is Jared MacDonald and I'm a growth coach for one person service-based businesses, helping with a lot of different perspectives from sales to tech and just overall, just some of the challenges that I've found that come easy to me, but are pretty headache conducing for my friends in the service-based business space. And then on the client side, I do a lot of UX strategy, user experience strategy. So, customer journey mapping and customer research kind of main specialties there.
Kira: And can you just share like the clients, the types of clients you typically work with?
Jared: Yeah, yeah. They've... It's ranged over the years, but largely enterprise.

Jan 25, 2022 • 1h 27min
TCC Podcast #275: How to Increase Your Focus Using Neuroscience, Trigger a Flow State, and Be More Productive with Dan Clark
On the 275th episode of The Copywriter Club Podcast, we’re joined by Dan Clark. Dan is the CEO of Brain.FM, science-first functional music technology that supports focus, meditation, and sleep. In this episode, we uncover how neuroscience and music can work together to improve your productivity and trigger your flow state for maximum concentration.
Having a moment of realization that makes you shift your focus to finding your purpose.
Why it’s a good idea to try new (and impossible) things to build confidence and break through your comfort zone.
How “no” will always be your answer if you never ask for what you want.
How does functional music work to bring you to your flow state?
The difference between functional music and Art music.
The science behind getting into your flow state within 5 minutes.
Can functional music help with ADHD and neurodiversity?
Breaking down 3D sound and how it supports focus.
Is it possible to train your brain to go from night owl to morning person?
The differences in the focus, relaxation, and sleep modes of Brain.FM.
Energy management as a business owner and CEO.
How to make the most out of time with specific habits.
Psychological triggers that help bring your brain into flow state.
How to utilize your surroundings to enhance productivity.
Creating a blueprint to help more people and driving your business forward by working backward.
How to stay focused on one thing at a time when you have a multitude of visions.
The importance of creating intentional space to move the needle toward specific goals.
Why hiring support from experts, coaches, and consultants will save you time.
If you’ve ever wondered how music (or sounds) has the power to help with concentration and how you can take it a step further, be sure to listen in on this episode or check out the transcript below.
The people and stuff we mentioned on the show:
Kira’s website
Rob’s website
The Copywriter Club In Real Life Event
The Copywriter Club Facebook Group
The Copywriter Underground
Brain.FM 30 day free trial
Episode 237
Episode 178
Episode 68
Chanti's episode
Chanti's website
Full Transcript:
Rob Marsh: Discipline, focus, mindset, getting things done, these are the topics that Kira and I both find ourselves coming back to again and again, and they're the things that we're trying to practice from day to day, and we're not alone. Lately, it feels like we're hearing from a lot of copywriters who are struggling with their own focus. Some are even dealing with things like attention deficit disorder, and none of this is new. There have always been distractions in the workplace. It's just that now that so many of us are working from home, we're easily distracted by family members, virtual school, spouses, partners, pets, any number of things that keep us away from the work that we do.
If that sounds familiar to you, you're going to like this episode of The Copywriter Club Podcast. Our guest is Dan Clark, the CEO of Brain.fm. That's a music service that provides functional music designed to help you focus, sleep, and relax better. You might call it a Spotify for your brain. Dan talks about the science behind this unique music and how it relates to focus and flow state, neurodiversity, productivity, and managing your energy, but before we get to our interview with Dan, let me introduce my co-host for today's episode. It's Chanti Zak. Welcome back, Chanti.
Chanti Zak: Thank you so much. I am very excited to be here and talk about one of my favorite things.
Rob Marsh: Yeah. This is going to be fun. So longtime listeners are going to remember your name partly because it's been mentioned by so many people who've been on the podcast, but also because we interviewed you way back in episode 54, where we talked about building quiz funnels. Chanti, you're a growth strategist. You're known as the queen of quizzes.