Had a lot of sleepless nights and evenings alone. Got the bags under the eyes to prove it. Let's leave it there
However, if you're STILL running 3 years in and not made a single penny, or hit a goal post, then that shows a deep level of ambition and determination in yourself.
That fills you with confidence. That's your screeching-at-the-mirror gratitude right there
So, only the other day I've just re-discovered copywriting and something hit me.
Like instantly, a strange creature of the gut woke up and said "I'm gonna be the f*ing best at this" .. <<< anyone else ever got this ??
Truth is - copywriting was screaming at me for a while now. I've got an intimate connection with writing because of music. Absolutely in love with how a simple sound can go from 'beep' to 'bawling out to Foreigner' ( I think we all know the tune.. )
It's that process of using words and sounds to move people. Getting them to act or emote. That gets me HOOKED
And so, when you're knee-deep in trying to figure out systems, what service to provide, who to reach out to etc., on top of other shit in life - you quickly get overwhelmed.
You also don't realize how burned out you get. When I experienced this, I just thought there was something wrong with me.
I've invested a few thousand pounds £££ into programs to help me grow and scale my business.
I've received the knowledge and I'm thankful for that, but the one thing they didn't teach me was above all the most important thing you need to be successful in business ..
.. It's also one of those things where it's not actually common sense, until it becomes common sense to you ...
And that one thing is SKILL. Once I realized that I didn't have a highly profitable skill - that's when shit lit up like a spark.
I was juggling so many things before this realization. No wonder I was so spent for those 3 years.
I was running on E, but tilted my head to make it look like an F lol... Some of you reading this now know what I mean ??
But that deep gut feeling just drew me in. 4 days in and I'm consuming hours of content, joining forums now, writing and writing and writing.
I'm a beginner sales copywriter from the UK, previously more of a 'bedroom businessman' trying to build out a marketing agency that brings tons of value to other people.
I have a sweet offer that I marketed to Financial Planners because I have a budding interest in money and understanding wealth, also because right now I'm about $7k+ in consumer debt and want to get out so it's a good learning path
So that's a bit of my background, don't want to get too in depth now. This is an intro after all
I've got some value to give you and 2 questions to ask too:
If you have spent years trying to do something, like build a business or lose weight, and you keep failing at it - keep on going. You're gaining strength each and every day that passes that you don't win. And the more you do it, the closer you get to winning.
I'm actually thankful for those years, as painful as they were. And yes, ok, I haven't actually succeeded just yet... But in my mind - I've won already.
I've got the personal skills that most starting entrepreneurs don't have when they achieve quick wins from the get-go.
And if you have the patience to endure the pain, consistency and resilience to get back up from the ground, learn from your mistakes - that speaks more to many than any first time ego-preneur can say "I got 10k in 4 weeks".
Ego is the enemy.
1) - Should I get really good at sales copywriting for health & fitness / supplement companies, if it's the shortest path to getting XP and making a bit of money?
2) - And to be more specific - shall I get into sales letters or emails?
As I said, I'm only 4 days into this but my feet are heavy on the metal. So any further guidance around this would be greatly appreciated
I've got 8 years of health and fitness consumer experience. So I do have a deep level of understanding here. I will do more research of course, and to practice the process too but already off to a good start with what I'm familiar with
^^^ Honestly guys, I hate to put the first question like that. I'm really in this to build something phenomenal, but right now I'm struggling financially and currently getting some aid
Long-term strategy is to work with financials / blockchain sales copy because of interest. But right now - I should double on my strengths with H&F ??
A pretty long intro but I hope someone finds this valuable in one way or another. Really looking forward to the engagement on this forum, masses of learning and giving back in whatever ways I can
Best,
Tom
" The Tactical Wordsman "
**EDIT: for spacing**