Slaying with Style: How To Become A Copywriting Beast

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Got some good stuff for ya, my fellow word warriors and business owners.

We're about to venture into a realm of selling NOT covered in them fancy-pants classrooms.

In fact, this info should be considered illegal, because it works so damn well!

This knowledge has been passed down through backroom gatherings, and lowkey murmurs.

If you’ve ever wanted more out of life (and business), then you’ve gotta understand the mostly forgotten secrets of classic salesmanship.

Yes, I’m talking about the street-smart hustlers, the door-knockin' dealmakers, the maestros of persuasion who've been selling anything and everything since the dawn of time.

 No, I’m not talking about creepy sidewalk stalkers, or slick snake oil salesmen.

Love em’ or loathe them, as a pro-level copywriter, you're about to get a masterclass in tactics online experts wouldn't touch with a ten-foot cursor.

This level of gritty human insight comes from centuries of pounding the pavement, and moving products in the real world.

So, hold onto your keyboards, because in this post, you're diving headfirst into the stuff those digital marketing ‘gurus’ can only dream of!

But first…

A crash course in where it all began (you’re gonna wanna stick around till the end).

The Evolution of Salesmanship Through the Ages

We're rewinding the tape to ancient times when bartering was all the rage, and direct selling was the name of the game.

As time marched on, salesmanship waltzed with economies, technologies, and trends.

Here's the lowdown on some milestones:

• Bartering and Early Trade (Prehistoric Times - Ancient Civilizations)

People swapped goods and services like it was a prehistoric party, setting the groundwork for what was to come.

• Marketplace Mania (Middle Ages - Renaissance)

Markets sprouted like mushrooms, and traders roamed like rockstars, hawking their wares and honing their persuading prowess.

• Industrial Revolution (18th - 19th Century)

Mass production fired up the sales engines, requiring smooth talkers to move mountains of merchandise. Department stores strutted their stuff, and catalogs got folks flipping pages like nobody's business.

• Sales Techniques and Training (Early 20th Century)

Enter the era of slick sales techniques and training programs. Folks like John Henry Patterson donned the ringmaster's hat, training sales squads to hit the big time.

• Advertising Ascension (Mid-20th Century)

Advertising took the stage with a boom, captivating audiences and giving salesmanship a new dance partner.

• Rise of Relationships (Late 20th Century)

The spotlight shifted to building connections, giving birth to the era of "relationship selling." Long-term bonds trumped quick flings.

• Digital Domination (Late 20th Century - Present)

The digital age stormed in, taking sales to screens worldwide. E-commerce and digital marketing tactics had folks clicking and swiping in a frenzy.

• Sales in the Age of AI (Present)

In today's arena, it's all about AI, automation, and data analytics. Sales got a futuristic facelift, with tools and tech that'll make your head spin.

Learning From Classic Salesmanship: The Ancient Mojo of Persuasion

 Classic salesmanship ain't just some old-school mumbo-jumbo — it's the foundation of sales strategies.

It’s about building rapport, and forging connections that make prospects feel like old pals. (Trust is the name of the game.)

Old-school pros know how to read the needs of prospects, starting with ears open, mouth shut.

These merchants of mind control skip the spiel - because they know it all comes down to the benefits baby! They focus on how the thingamajig transforms lives and solve problems.

Sales folks know that leaving lingering objections kills ALL sales, and not addressing doubts like a smooth operator, can’t turn skeptics into believers.

They are not afraid to inject a healthy dose of urgency. Time-limited goodies and exclusive jazz that screams "Don't miss out” separates the good from the greats.

And finally, the pièce de résistance…

closing the damn sale like a champ, mixed with the magic of the follow-ups, turns one-time buys into lifelong relationships.

The Marriage of Old and New: Blending Ancient Craft with Modern Copywriting

So, what's all this got to do with copywriting, you ask?

Everything.

Blending the wisdom of classic salesmanship with the power of modern digital strategies gives birth to copy that's not just persuasive, but extremely potent.

Merge those timeless techniques with modern firepower like data-driven insights, and tech-driven personalization…

The result?

Copy that converts like crazy, and brands that rule the roost.

Slaying with Style: How To Become a Copywriting Beast

Strap in, it’s time to lay down the roadmap to becoming a copywriting maestro – blending classic salesmanship with cutting-edge tactics.

1. Get Old-School Wisdom

Dive into classic salesmanship legends like Dale Carnegie's "How to Win Friends and Influence People" and Robert Cialdini's "Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion."

Of course, you can turn to more modern rip-offs of these classics, but these timeless bad boys will school you in the art of human behavior and persuasion – the bedrock of copywriting.

2. Know Your Crew

You gotta know your audience like you know your own reflection.

Research their deepest desires, their pain points that keep 'em up at night, and the stuff that makes them tick. This is the goldmine of tailored content.

3. Wordsmith Wizardry

Master the art of grammar, punctuation, and style.

Your words should dance and captivate, leaving no room for confusion. Aim for sentences that hit hard and make an impact.

4. Copywriting Formulas are Your Magic Spells

AIDA, PAS – these ain't just random letters, they're your secret weapons.

AIDA: Grab Attention, Spark Interest, Stoke Desire, Call to Action. PAS: Poke the Problem, Make it Hurt, Offer the Solution. Memorize these like your life depends on it.

5. Craft Clickworthy Headlines

Your headline is the head honcho, the big kahuna. It's gotta be an attention magnet – irresistible and dripping with curiosity.

6. Spin a Yarn

People love stories. We're hardwired for 'em. Use this to your advantage – tell stories, weave narratives, and connect with hearts through the power of storytelling.

7. Benefits Trump Features

Stop babbling about features! Tell 'em what's in it for them. How is your product or service gonna change their lives? That's what they wanna know.

8. Your Unique Swagger

What sets your stuff apart from the competition? Your Unique Selling Proposition (USP) is your weapon of choice. Make it clear, make it juicy.

9. Fire up that FOMO

Light a fire under their seats with urgency. Limited-time offers, exclusive deals – these are the grenades that blast 'em into action.

10. Power Words Pack Punch

Choose your words like a master craftsman. Power words, loaded with emotion, are your artillery. Use 'em wisely to hit the emotional bullseye.

11. Jedi Mind Tricks

Study persuasion like a hungry student. Social proof, scarcity, authority – these are your Jedi mind tricks to nudge 'em into the "yes" zone.

12. Split Test 'til You Drop

A/B testing is your laboratory. Pit different versions of your copy against each other and let the numbers decide what's king.

13. Decode SEO Hieroglyphics

You're a copywriting samurai, but you need to understand a bit of SEO too. Soak in the basics to make sure Google knows you exist.

14. Ride the Trend Wave

Surf the waves of trends in this digital ocean. Stay current, adapt your techniques, and ride the new waves like a true copywriting champ.

15. Lifelong Learning

Never stop sharpening your blade. Blogs, webinars, workshops – keep soaking up knowledge to stay at the top of your game.

16. Your Portfolio is Your Battle Armor

As you conquer the copywriting realm, build a battle-hardened portfolio showcasing your best. It's your proof of dominance.

17. Embrace the Feedback Beatdown

Don't cower from critique. Seek feedback, learn from it, and level up. Thick skin, my friend, thick skin.

18. Write, Write, Write

Copywriting is a muscle that grows with reps. Keep writing – experiment, innovate, and evolve.

Action or Inertia?

So there you have it. Bite-sized chunks of delicious knowledge, crafted to stubbornly set up camp in your big, beautiful grey matter…or will it?

Are you gonna let these powerhouse techniques gather dust (“and declare bankruptcy”), or are you gonna inject them into your copy like a shot of adrenaline to the heart, and smile your way to the bank?

Your copy's on the edge of becoming legendary - literally going down in the history books but…

You gotta choose…action or inertia.

Let's crank it up to eleven, with old-school charm and new-school hustle!

The world of classic salesmanship is a treasure trove of insights, that can electrify your copy, spark explosive conversions, and smoke your competition.

Use it.

And who knows…The gurus might be dreaming of you tonight.

Bye for now.

P.S. Cash rich, time poor?

Listen up, fellow game-changers! You've got the ancient scrolls of street-smart charm and the electric buzz of timeless salesmanship now at your fingertips. ...

And you’d like to light up your industry like a Roman candle on steroids!

But…

If deadlines are looming and clients are heavily breathing down your neck, do you really have time to master these highly persuasive writing nuances revealed here?

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