Best Less Abstract Podcasts (2025)

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083: Established Businesses, These Strategies Are For You 21:25

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Been in business a while? It’s time to reap the (marketing) rewards! And to do this you must know what you can leverage thanks to the business you’ve created which has lasted through the decades. By listening [and taking notes], you’ll learn: Seven different strategies that are unique to established businesses How embracing the authentic elements o…

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News Flash 0:42

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We have launched Divine Magic: The Doctor Dahesh Chronicles, which is a companion podcast series to The Daheshist Theory of Reincarnation. It is dedicated to reviewing the work of authors, producers, and podcast hosts, among others, whose focus, of late, has been Doctor Dahesh.By Mario Henri Chakkour

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082: Competitors, What Competitors? 18:12

6M ago18:12

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Standing out shouldn’t mean keeping wide eyes on your ‘competitors’ - in fact, it should be far from that. In order to stand out you should look much closer to home because the ways your clients and customers will choose to work with you for a lifetime are right under your nose. By listening [and taking notes], you’ll learn: How to see your competi…

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081: Grow Your Business From The Inside Out 21:41

7M ago21:41

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What if your business achieved the same revenue levels but with far less stress, time and volatility? And once you achieved that, then you focused on scaling it? This is growing your business from the inside out, consider it the anti-scale which still scales your business. By listening [and taking notes], you’ll learn: How streamlining client deliv…

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Season 8, Episode 9: Benefits Of Taking Your Holiday School Break 5:51

7M ago5:51

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Colleges recognize holiday breaks, as a student should you work on assignments or take your break, let's discuss.......By Dr. Lynette Lewis, Ph.D.

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Season 8, Episode 8: A.M. vs. P.M. vs. Saturday Morning Classes 5:28

7M ago5:28

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Let's talk about the benefits of taking courses in the morning versus the evening versus Saturday morning classes. Let's discuss........By Dr. Lynette Lewis, Ph.D.

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Season 8, Episode 7: Should I Take Online And In-Person Classes At The Same Time? 8:10

7M ago8:10

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Taking classes online and in-person at the same time can be very burdensome. Let's weigh the pros and cons......By Dr. Lynette Lewis, Ph.D.

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080: How To Book More Discovery Calls 16:05

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We’re talking QUANTITY, how to have more Discovery Calls in your calendar. Increasing your businesses enquiries, sales and overall profit can be directly attributed to the quality and quantity of your Discovery Calls. By listening [and taking notes], you’ll learn: Seven methods to generate more Discovery Calls Why it’s important to have multiple le…

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079: 3 Winning Messages Winners Share On Discovery Calls 22:19

9M ago22:19

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You’re full of it, wisdom that is - in the eyes of your potential clients… We just need them to see that. This is where your winning messages come from, by listening [and taking notes], you’ll learn: What are these ‘winning messages’ and how they can increase your conversions Ten examples to help you find your key own ‘winning messages’ How to actu…

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Season 8, Episode 6: How Many Classes At A Time Is Too Much? 7:04

9M ago7:04

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How many classes are too much? If your are not able to submit quality work in all of your classes, you may want to drop a class or two, let's discuss ........By Dr. Lynette Lewis, Ph.D.

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Season 8, Episode 5: When to drop a class? 5:44

9M ago5:44

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Dropping a class can be confusing and determining when to drop a class is even more confusing. In this episode I provide signs when to drop a class and when to stay in the class and thug it out. Let's discuss......By Dr. Lynette Lewis, Ph.D.

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078: Turning Your Discovery Calls Into Sales 26:39

9M ago26:39

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How you position your Discovery Calls to your prospects is vitally important to the outcome. If you’re planning on letting them ‘pick your brain’ enough so they see you know your stuff and throw money at you - that’s not going to fly, and you’ve probably tried it so you know it doesn’t work. In this episode I share five ways you can ensure your cal…

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077: What Really Is A Discovery Call? 24:57

9M ago24:57

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Are your Discovery Calls reliably helping your service business to generate clients and sales? Whether your business is doing $100K, $1million or $10million, service businesses of all sizes can enhance their sales when they have a Discovery Call process that works. By listening [and taking notes], you’ll learn: How well-crafted Discovery Calls (and…

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076: Five Ways Being Sharper In Business Will Help You To Grow 15:18

9M ago15:18

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Ambiguity and assumptions are not going to cut it as we go into 2025 and beyond, and this applies to all areas of your business. The sharper we can get whether that's with lead generation or in our systems and processes, the greater chances you will have to move with the market and continue to grow your business. From hooks and headlines to promise…

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075: Cash Flow At Christmas For Service Businesses 19:16

10M ago19:16

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While our retail counterparts are generating up to 80% of their annual revenue over a few short months over the festive season, the service business sector can sometimes be left high and dry with B2B services in particular taking a cruisy (much-warranted) break, causing them to push back decisions, proposals and investing in your business. That is,…

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074: When Times Are Tougher In Business 14:46

10M ago14:46

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Business these days is like real-world strength training. In this podcast I share five steps to ensure you make the most of any economic frustration and hopefully walk out with the upper hand - keep this episode handy for any difficult time in your business journey because these steps are applicable then too. By listening [and taking notes], you’ll…

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073: Are You Lacking Knowledge or Execution? 17:16

10M ago17:16

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What do you actually need… Business owners will often invest in the wrong resources or come to the wrong conclusions about what they need to help them with their business and this can be a costly exercise. This episode is here to help you get more clear on what resources your business may need so you can protect your investments and see greater res…

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Season 8, Episode 4: I want to go back to school but I don't know how to use a computer, HELP..... 5:45

10M ago5:45

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You want to go back to school but you don't how to use computers, what should I do? Let's talk about it.By Dr. Lynette Lewis, Ph.D.

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Season 8, Episode 3: What courses should I take when going back to school? 5:59

10M ago5:59

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Going back to school can be an intimidating process, should I take courses with credit hours or courses with no credits. Let's talk about it.By Dr. Lynette Lewis, Ph.D.

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072: 9 Lessons From 9 Years In Business 22:32

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In the Spring of 2015 I took the skills I had and attempted to create a job for myself, that was 9 years ago and in that time I went from freelance marketer, to agency owner, to consultant - and I’m pleased to say that I created that job and then some. By listening to this episode you’ll hear nine lessons as I reflect back across personal, client a…

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071: Strategy vs. Tactics 18:00

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Where many businesses fall off is they have great ideas (strategies) without the supportive tactics to make their goals a reality. In this episode I share the difference between the two and how a clear understanding of the tactics you need can help grow your business. By listening [and taking notes], you’ll learn: The difference between strategy an…

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070: The Magic In Taking Action 14:16

11M ago14:16

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Sometimes the results you get in business are not linear, sometimes they come about just by the mere fact that you took action. In this episode I share how this has been true for both me and my clients and how you can blend the woo with the strategy. By listening [and taking notes], you’ll learn: How perfectly laid out plans and strategies can some…

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069: If Clients Aren't Coming To You, Do This 15:34

12M ago15:34

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There’s only so long you can wait around for clients to come find you, even if you’re the host with the most, giving the best value through your marketing - by having a simple yet solid outbound strategy is going to help you build a robust business. By listening [and taking notes], you’ll learn: What a difference four emails a day could make to you…

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068: Why Established Businesses Find It Hard To Generate Clients 12:13

12M ago12:13

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Established businesses can take a mental beating when clients aren’t coming to them in roves how they used to once upon a time. You’re arguably the best at what you do, you’ve been doing it longer than most, these alone should speak for themselves. So why is it that ultra-experienced and well-established businesses go through their phases of having…

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Season 8, Episode 2: Part Time Vs. Full Time 6:10

12M ago6:10

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This is the " Going Back To School" series. Part time vs. Full time, what you should consider when making this decision. Let's talk About it........By Dr. Lynette Lewis, Ph.D.

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Season 8, Episode 1: Going Back To College 6:07

12M ago6:07

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Going back to college can be confusing in where to begin. Let's talk.........By Dr. Lynette Lewis, Ph.D.

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067: Over-Servicing Clients In The Way Of Your Business Growth? 21:00

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Well-intentioned business owners (and their team) will pour additional time and resources into their clients when sadly it’s not needed, noticed or necessary. This additional emphasis of trying to go above and beyond, pleasing clients, will burn holes in pockets and sink your business if you’re not careful. By listening [and taking notes], you’ll l…

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066: Why Your Business Doesn’t Stay Busy 14:10

1y ago14:10

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You’ve had busy seasons in your business where you had more work that you could keep up with and to some extent, it was a great thing. You’ve likely had those quieter seasons too, which are not so great. So why is it hard to strike a balance between the two? By listening [and taking notes], you’ll learn: How important and “urgent + important” and “…

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A Conversation with Joanna Trimble Smith, Co-Founder & former CEO of Hearts for Hearing! 44:02

1y ago44:02

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Joanna Trimble Smith was a co-founder and served as Chief Executive Officer from 2011 through March of 2024 of Hearts for Hearing in Oklahoma City, whose mission is to create life-changing opportunities for children and adults with hearing loss to listen for a lifetime. Joanna graduated from the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center and as …

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065: Getting The Same Clients To Buy From You Again, And Again 21:07

1y ago21:07

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Let’s put an end to the endless search for new clients and let’s start keeping the great ones you do work with! By listening [and taking notes], you’ll learn: How to turn project clients into ongoing clients How to bundle your project-based services into longer-lasting packages Six examples of ongoing services you could be offering your clients Enj…

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064: Improve Your Offer, Improve Your Business 26:45

1y ago26:45

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Optimising your offers / services / packages can be the catalyst to growing your business. I've had the pleasure of seeing this happen time and time again and so, I want to share with you seven ways to improve your offer. By listening [and taking notes], you’ll learn: How you can either make small but mighty tweaks or a complete overhaul of your of…

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063: Sustainable Success vs. Results Yesterday 16:12

1y ago16:12

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Fast results are fab and welcomed for any business, but the work is not done just because you hit a great milestone. By listening [and taking notes], you’ll learn: How to solve the most important issues in your business first How to prioritise the next areas of improvement in your business When all areas of your business grows, so does your bottom …

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062: 3 Ways Businesses Get Stuck With Getting More Clients 14:51

1y ago14:51

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If you want more clients, start here. I’ve made it really easy to give you a starting point, simplifying where your business could be going wrong. By listening [and taking notes], you’ll learn: How to pin-point your focus so you can generate more clients The difference between lead generation, conversions and retention Critical action steps that wi…

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061: Proactively Going After The Clients You Want 18:25

1y ago18:25

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Taking on whatever work comes your way is a highly reactive way of doing business. By listening [and taking notes], you’ll learn: How you can take control and go after the clients and projects you really want The three-step process for identifying, finding and reaching out to your ideal clients The way in which your ideal clients will be WANTING to…

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Season 7, Episode 15: When Should You Request An Incomplete? 5:26

1y ago5:26

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Requesting an Incomplete can be challenging to our ego because it forces us to face that we're behind on completing assignments. Sometimes we need the extra time to complete these assignments due to life's extreme circumstances so let's talk about it ........By Dr. Lynette Lewis, Ph.D.

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Season 7, Episode 14: How To Receive Feedback From Your Professor 8:02

1y ago8:02

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Receiving feedback from your professor happens often and in order to succeed academically, you must be open to it and not take it personal. Let's talk about it ...By Dr. Lynette Lewis, Ph.D.

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060: Having A Team That Actually Grows Your Business 15:08

1y ago15:08

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There’s a vast difference between having a team that keeps your business running vs. having a team that actually helps grow your business. By listening [and taking notes], you’ll learn: How retainer services create consistency for your team How to identify repetitive tasks you can delegate to your team The golden rule for reallocating your new foun…

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A Conversation with Claudia Marseille, Abstract Artist & Author! 43:43

1y ago43:43

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At age four, I was diagnosed with a severe hearing loss. With determination and the help of powerful hearing aids, I learned to hear, speak and lipread with ten years of speech therapy and lipreading training. I was mainstreamed in public schools in Berkeley, CA. After earning master’s degrees in archaeology and in public policy, and finally an MFA…

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059: Common Sales Call Mistakes 24:57

1y ago24:57

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Are you making these mistakes on your sales calls? If you want to increase the number of quality sales calls you have as well as the outcome of them (clients and conversions), this podcast is going to highlight common mistakes service businesses are often making with their sales conversations. By listening [and taking notes], you’ll learn the commo…

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058: Why I Assess Businesses Before Giving Advice 16:35

1y ago16:35

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You can have the same goal as every other business but the problem your specific business is experiencing and thus the specific solution that is required is going to differ. In order to make an impact on your bottom line, a proper assessment and investigation of your business is required. By listening [and taking notes], you’ll learn: Why one size …

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057: Your Vision Will Create Motivation & Profit 21:38

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A business with a purposeful vision and clear goals is vital to create the clarity, motivation and momentum required to act on the granular and sometimes mundane tasks that are required to bring these ideas to life. By listening [and taking notes], you’ll learn: How to re-create your vision in one sitting (instead of overly complex exercises) How r…

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056: Don’t Forget The Groundwork 16:00

1y ago16:00

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If you’re doing all the ‘right’ things but it’s still not working, you could be missing the 20% of activities that superchargers your 80%. This is not exactly the Pareto Principle but a slight edge on the missed activities that can make all the difference. By listening [and taking notes], you’ll learn: I won an award…then what (how to make it mean …

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Season 7, Episode 13: When And How To Contact Your Professor 5:24

1y ago5:24

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It can be intimidating to contact your professor, so you want to make sure that you're clear when to contact your professor and how to contact your professor, so let's discuss........By Dr. Lynette Lewis, Ph.D.

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Season 7, Episode 12: How To Connect To Your Classmates Through A Post 5:08

1y ago5:08

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When attending online classes, students are required to respond to at least three classmates post fir a course grade. You may not know enough about them to know what to post, let's discuss how to build that connection and create that post. Let's go .....By Dr. Lynette Lewis, Ph.D.

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A Conversation with Pam Talbot of Language Launchers! 53:24

1y ago53:24

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Pam is dually certified as an SLP and Teacher of the Deaf with LSLS-AVT certification. She has presented, trained, and mentored professionals internationally for many years. Pam continues to provide direct AV therapy, parent training, and consultations virtually in addition to her role as a program coordinator/trainer in a school for the deaf in Ne…

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055: Five Q’s If You Want A Small Number of Quality Clients 16:09

1y ago16:09

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There are a number of service businesses that only require a handful of clients in order to be successful and achieve their revenue goals. You’re likely already working with a few of these incredible clients right now and if you want more of them listen to this episode! By listening [and taking notes], you’ll learn: The questions that will help you…

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054: Make More Sales By Increasing Your Prices 13:26

1y ago13:26

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You’ll be guaranteed to make sales from listening to this episode, even though you’re increasing your prices! By listening [and taking notes], you’ll learn: How to incentivise people to buy from you even though you’re increasing your prices How to get people who have been thinking about working with you to actually buying Step by step instructions …

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053: You Are Not Your Client 14:05

1+ y ago14:05

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Many business owners don’t realise they can fall into the trap of thinking they are their client, with the same problems, same scenarios, same solutions when in fact it’s not always the case. I always come back to sharing the analogy that a surgeon doesn’t need to have the illness to treat the illness - what I mean by this is; you can be solving fa…

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A Conversation with Louanne Saraga-Walters of Listen Foundation! 37:08

1+ y ago37:08

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As Executive Director of Listen Foundation, Louanne brings more than two decades of nonprofit, fundraising, and executive management experience to the Foundation. She has worked with nonprofits of all sizes and is an experienced fundraising and board governance professional. She is a former Financial Advisor with Raymond James & Associates, and spe…

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052: Why You Should Finesse Over Your Copy 16:27

1+ y ago16:27

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A few word changes can be the reason for going from crickets to clients, even with a mighty small audience. Every time you get in front of your audience, whether it’s with a social media post, an email or a downloadable, is an opportunity to etch them closer to working with you. By listening [and taking notes], you’ll learn: The power of a headline…