Minnesota's political podcast is hosted by State Representative Jeremy Munson (R-Lake Crystal) and Albertville City Councilman and political activist Walter Hudson. This show will dive into legislation, public policy, and politics in and outside the Capitol. "The Omnibus Podcast: Where all subjects are germane"
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Nobody writes alone. This show is going to be different because it’s real time marketing happenings. Inside Copy Chief we’re rooted in the foundational stuff that’s proven timeless, effective copy writing and marketing tactics. However, things change fast in this business and we’re constantly examining what's making sales for people.
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CCR330: How Dave Munson Built Saddleback Leather on Faith, Grit, and Story
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57:41In this episode of Paid to Create, I sat down with Dave Munson, founder of Saddleback Leather and author of the new book They’ll Fight Over It When You’re Dead. Dave’s story is one of relentless curiosity, unwavering faith, and a passion for building things that matter. We got deep into how a single leather bag turned into a brand people brag about…
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CCR329: Why Human Curiosity And Great Questions Will Never Be Replaced by AI with Lolita Allgyer
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1:01:35In this episode, I handed the mic to Lolita Allgyer—our brilliant messaging and story strategist here at Copy Chief—for a deep dive into what makes story-driven copy land with real emotional punch. This was more than just an interview. Lolita came in with the mindset of a strategist working with a client (me), and what followed was an honest, curio…
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CCR328: How Dani Wade Beat Out 50 Copywriters to Land an In-House Position with Jeff Walker (from a third world country, no less)
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44:54In this powerhouse episode of Copy Chief Radio, Kevin Rogers chats with Daniella Wade—a strategic copywriter and entrepreneur from Trinidad and Tobago—about what it really takes to thrive as a freelance copywriter and what it’s like to land an elite in-house gig with Jeff Walker's team at Internet Alchemy. Daniella shares her entrepreneurial journe…
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CCR327: Behind The Copy with Chris Haddad – “Manipulate Responsibly”
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1:12:43In this special Behind The Copy session, I’m joined by one of the most legendary and unfiltered voices in copywriting—Chris “Mr. Moneyfingers” Haddad. If you've ever wondered how someone turns emotional pain and dark humor into multi-million dollar sales letters... Chris holds nothing back. We go deep into the psychology of persuasion, the evolutio…
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S5 E10: Steve Cotariu, Republican State Senate Candidate for SD6
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47:20We have 8 Republicans running in the primary for the State Senate special election on April 15th. Steve Cortariu is a graduate of West Point and The Wharton School. After more than a decade of military service, Steve had a successful career in corporate leadership. He volunteers at schools and hospitals, teaching children public speaking and self-c…
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S5 E9: Interview with Dr. John Howe GOP State Senate Candidate
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26:55Dr. John Howe is running for State Senate in the Republican Primary for Senate District 6, including the Brainerd Lakes Area up to Grand Rapids. Dr. Howe is a Veterinarian, a firearms instructor, and a resident of the Grand Rapids area. Of the six candidates running, he is the only one who lives in the northern half of the district. His wife volunt…
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CCR326: Introvert’s Guide To Rich Relationships with Selena Soo
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40:37Most freelance copywriters are introverts—which makes the idea of networking feel about as natural as small talk at a corporate retreat (aka painful). But what if you could build powerful, career-changing relationships in a way that feels natural, rewarding, and even fun? That’s exactly what Selena Soo teaches in this episode. She’s built a thrivin…
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S5 E8: Interview with Doug Kern GOP State Senate Candidate
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29:11Former Reps Tim Miller and Jeremy Munson interview Minnesota State Senate Candidate Doug Kern ahead of the special election on April 15th to fill the seat vacated by Justin Eichorn. Doug shares is long history as a Republican activist and party leader in Crow Wing County and his vision for what he wants to accomplish in St Paul.…
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S5 E7: The Disenfranchisement of Conservative Republicans in OTC
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53:33Former Otter Tail County Chairman and current OTC Delegate Andy Bradrick discusses the history and long list of battles the Otter Tail County Republican Delegates have fought over the past few years as the CD7 and State Exec Board continue to come up with new excuses on why they shouldn't exist. Former State Rep and CD7 Executive Committee member a…
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S5 E6: Candidate Angel Zierden for State Senate
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47:59Former State Reps Tim Miller and Jeremy Munson interview Republican State Senate Candidate Angel Zierden in District 6 in the special election to fill the vacant Eichorn seat. They discuss her center-right position on many legislative initiatives and her bipartisan work on legislation in St Paul and DC. Angel served as the Mayor of Breezy Point and…
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S5 E5: Warrantless Government Overreach on Deer Farming
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58:47Tim Miller and Jeremy Munson interview Steve Porter and Stan Tvedt, Northern Minnesota deer farmers who are being run out of business by overreaching State Agencies, running afoul of the Constitution. Both men testified on Senator Steve Green's bill, SF 956, which prohibits warrantless searches and seizures by conservation officers.…
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S5 E4: Fmr Rep Tim Miller on Primary, OTC, and The Eichorn Vacancy
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1:21:07Former Rep Tim Miller stops in to discuss the establishment's move to eliminate the strength of the endorsement by moving the Statewide primary to March or June and how this might destroy the grassroots party. Tim and Jeremy discuss Otter Tail County's continuing fight, the Justin Eichorn arrest, and the looming vacancy in the Senate.…
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S5 E3: Trump's first 30 days and the MN US Senate Race
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1:38:39Rochester activist Ken Navitsky joins Jeremy Munson to talk about federal actions during Trump's first 30 days and the open US Senate Race and some of the candidates that have expressed an interest in the race.By Jeremy Munson
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CCR325: New Rules For Digital Marketing 2025 with Peter Hoppenfeld
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38:39Peter Hoppenfeld and I dive headfirst into the state of marketing in 2025 and what it means for freelance copywriters like us. We’re talking about the major shifts happening right now, including how the FTC is tightening the reins on marketers, why bloated copy is losing its edge, and what it’s going to take to connect with a younger, savvier audie…
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CCR324: Crushing Imposter Syndrome for Freelance Copywriters with Brian McCarthy
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38:56Brian McCarthy is a brilliant mindset coach who has transitioned from a career in direct response copywriting to helping creative professionals break free from imposter syndrome. In this episode, Brian shares his unique perspective on overcoming the mental and emotional blocks that keep many copywriters stuck. We dive into the origins of imposter s…
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CCR323: Fifty Copywriters Competed for a House Gig with Jeff Walker - What We Learned w/ guest Dan Walker
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26:19In this episode, I sat down with Dan Walker, son of Jeff Walker (product Launch Formula) and a seasoned leader at Internet Alchemy, to explore the intricacies of hiring top-tier copywriters through the innovative "Goods" process. We dove deep into the strategies behind finding copywriting talent that balances creativity, adaptability, and strategic…
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CCR322: Living Like a Copywriter: Craft, Creativity, and Control with Eddie Shleyner
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48:05In this thought-provoking episode of Copy Chief Radio, Kevin Rogers sits down with Eddie Shleyner, creator of "Very Good Copy," to discuss the artistry, psychology, and daily practice of being a copywriter. Eddie shares the journey of writing his first book, the life lessons passed down from his grandmother, and how the craft of copywriting extends…
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CCR321: "If It’s Hard, You’re Doing It Wrong: The Path to Mastery with Jeremy Bellotti"
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51:49In this powerful episode of Copy Chief Radio, Kevin Rogers sits down with mindset master Jeremy Bellotti, founder of Personal Mastery®, to discuss the deeper levels of personal growth, high performance, and mastery. Jeremy takes listeners through the stages of personal development and how to move beyond survival-mode thinking to achieve sustainable…
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CCR320: W.R.I.T.E N.O.W. framework with Kevin Rogers
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24:47Being a writer is so much more than the words. John Carlton and I did a 25 episode podcast series together and the actual “writing of words” accounted for maybe a third of the conversation. The majority of the episodes were about the “living and thinking” behind the words. I’ve been pondering this more than ever since large language models came int…
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CCR318: Lizzie Mills builds a copywriting family business
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33:31Lizzie Mills was just 20-yrs-old and a new mom when she joined Copy Chief as one of the first members through the door in 2014. She felt like the greenest copywriter in the place, but not for long. The veteran copywriters were more than happy to guide her and show her the ropes. Today, Lizzie, along with her husband, Steve, lead their family busine…
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CCR316: How Tom became Rich Schefren’s new copywriter
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37:12Tom Hammaker’s life in copywriting took a radical turn last month when he was hired to become Rich Schefren’s copywriter. Better yet, Tom won the gig in a six-week competitive search against dozens of other copywriters – some with more than 20 years in the game. We called it “The Goods,” and clearly Tom has them. In this episode you’ll hear directl…
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CCR315: The Evocative Power of Scent and Story with Helida Dodd
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37:24In this episode of Copy Chief Radio, we explore the captivating world of perfume and its unexpected parallels with the storytelling engineer-turned-perfumer Helida Dodd. Helida shares insights into how creating a perfume is similar to crafting a narrative.By Kevin Rogers
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S4 E10: MNGOP State Convention and Hortman tries to out-do Daudt
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1:30:36This week, Walter and Jeremy debate the comparison between DFL Speaker of the House Melissa Hortman's actions of last weekend to those of 2016-2018-Speaker of the House Kurt Daudt using his newly installed mute button to silence all of the Democrats as he crammed through bills that were not heard in committee or not posted online with enough time t…
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CCR314: Coffee w/ Kev - Landing six-figure copy gigs
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32:19I recently took 25 copywriters through the process of landing a six-figure copywriting gig. The Grand Prize was becoming the primary copywriter for Rich Schefren and being Chiefed by Mark Ford! It was a one-of-kind experience (imagine Hunger Games for copywriters). Everyone survived, but no one is the same. Here’s what we learned, and what you need…
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MN Republican Delegates will endorse a candidate for US Senate this week to take on Klobuchar in November. Jeremy sits down with candidate, Royce White to discuss his deep Minnesota Roots, and his policy platform on the debt, out-of-control spending, the border, guns, abortion, mental health, forever wars, and omnibus bills. You can also watch the …
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S4 E8: The tales of 3 GOP CD Conventions and Gun Bills
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1:13:06Walter and Jeremy discuss and debate the tensions between the grassroots and establishment pressures at the CD7, CD2, and CD6 conventions. Walter provides an update on the gun bills that have passed the House and half will pass the Senate. The Senate Cat Burglar had her day in the ethics committee.By Jeremy Munson
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CCR313: The Minimum Is Everything with Aaron Winter
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1:05:21How do you build a career or a team in the Era of Large Language Models and what happens to talent development when even the lowest intern needs full-stack CMO skills? In this episode of Copy Chief Radio, we're going on a mind-bending ride with Aaron Winter, Founder of Dig.On, and creator of multiple nine-figure promos for Motley Fool and Agora Fin…
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S4 E7: The DFL Senate Cat-burglar & Contested GOP Endorsing Conventions
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1:07:41Walter and Jeremy debate when St. Paul legislators should get involved in local endorsing conventions. Walter and Jeremy endorsed candidates on opposite sides of the race, Walter supported Ron Kresha, and Jeremy supported Dianne Webb-Skillings. They weigh in on the CD2 and CD7 endorsement battles coming up this weekend. They dive into the largest s…
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CCR312: Creating Unforgettable Customer Journeys with Jason Friedman
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41:17In this episode, we're going behind the curtain with Jason Friedman, CEO of CX Formula. Today, Jason reveals how any business can direct their customer experience to not just satisfy but to dazzle and delight.By Kevin Rogers
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CCR311: Getting clients to say “Yes!” w/Sara Estes
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32:26In this episode, Sara explains how she was able to position herself as the top choice for this contract, and how they responded to her “bombshell” after offering it to her.By Kevin Rogers
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S4 E6: OTC Update, runaway grooming shelters for Teens, More MN Spending, The UBER Debate
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1:01:14Walter and Jeremy discuss the mixed news on OTC – delegates restored but now OTC GOP refuses to hold convention. Finke’s new bill funding a runaway shelter for sexually confused teens where parents won’t be called. They weigh in on supplemental spending bills and on a new report showing over a hundred thousand Minnesota voters whose data failed at …
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S4 E5: OTC vs. MNGOP, 2024 Elections and HRCC, Vaccine Exemptions, and Armored Vehicle Funding
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1:27:30Walter and Jeremy dive deep into the Otter Tail County grassroots Republican struggle against the County Executive Board and State Party Chair David Hann. They debate the HRCC spending money against Party-Endorsed candidates in this cycle and the last - why it should happen or why it shouldn't. They also discuss important legislation removing paren…
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