Building Reader Relationships with John Brandt (Persuasion Play Podcast #14)

What’s the value of your relationship with your readers?

In episode 14 of the Persuasion Play Podcast, copywriter John Brandt discusses the value of this relationship—and how it’s helped him pull in $10k, $12k, even $19k per month.

John is a direct response email copywriter working in the health and supplement niche, as well as Copy Chief at The Podcast Factory.

John Brandt shares his lessons on copywriting in Episode 14 of the Persuasion Play Podcast—including a shortcut to improve your own copy without writing more… or reading more books about copy!


And in this interview, you’ll learn why informative emails build great relationships with your readers—even if they’re not buyers… yet.

He’ll reveal the shortcut to improve your persuasive copywriting—without writing more or reading additional books.

And you’ll hear about John’s “secret VIP funnel” that has brought in additional $92k in under three months!

That’s not all.

Listen to Episode 14 of the Persuasion Play Podcast to discover:

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Authentic Marketing with Jim Clair (Persuasion Play Podcast 012)

Jim Clair is a direct response copywriter who spent years in the relationship and health niches, among others.

But after a few years Jim started to realize that something was severely scammy in the direct response marketing world.

So he quit!

Join Jim and I for this fascinating peek behind the curtain of internet gurus, direct response, motivational authors, getting more out of your reading time, and more.

Jim and I talk about…

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Freelance Growth with John Bejakovic (Persuasion Play Podcast 011)

Are you an opportunity seeker… looking to make money online… living an independent life without a proper job?

(Aren’t we all?)

Before he was a copywriter, John Bejakovic wrote for the Motley Fool and published his own books on Amazon.

And books like the 4 Hour Work Week spoke to his interest in granting him freedom.

Then, in 2015 John stumbled into Email Copywriting.

He started his copywriting career writing a 7-email funnel for only $5.

Fast forward to today…

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Better Decisions with Annie Duke (Persuasion Play Podcast 010)

Could you make better decisions?

I think we all could.

Do you have a hard time deciding what to order at a restaurant?

Do you ever make the “wrong” decision and, looking back, feel that you “knew” it would turn out bad?

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Freelance Marketing with Dennis Demori (Persuasion Play Podcast 009)

If you’re into the freelance copywriting and direct response marketing world on Twitter, one name comes up again and again:

Dennis Demori

Freelance marketer Dennis Demori

Dennis is a freelance marketer who focuses his business on email marketing, while dominating the social media scene with his advice for marketers and beginning freelancers.

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Marketing Adventures with Drayton Bird
(Persuasion Play Podcast 008)

Today on the Persuasion Play Podcast, episode 008…

I welcome a very special guest, Mr. Drayton Bird!

Who is Drayton Bird?

Drayton Bird is an old-school direct marketer and advertiser. He worked along side fellow greats such as Eugene Schwartz and David Ogilvy, who famously claimed that… Continue reading “Marketing Adventures with Drayton Bird (Persuasion Play Podcast 008)”

Business Growth with Ben Settle
(Persuasion Play Podcast 007)

I’m not entirely sure when I first heard about copywriter Ben Settle from  BenSettle.com. I signed up for his daily email list in July of 2018, some 10 months ago. I’ve since received over 600 emails from him.

And I open every one.

Ben’s emails discuss email marketing and adjusting your mindset towards success.

Ben Settle is known for hi daily email methods and business advice
Ben Settle is known for hi daily email methods and business advice

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(Persuasion Play Podcast 007)”

Dreamstorming with Paul Gertner
(Persuasion Play Podcast 006)

I’m thrilled to present today’s podcast with magician Paul Gertner!

When I was young, at family gatherings my grandpa would perform magic tricks and slight-of-hand for the grandkids. Turning flour and sugar into cookies. Making a dollar bill disappear… and reappear elsewhere. He could pull coins from my ears… Continue reading “Dreamstorming with Paul Gertner
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Mindset with Ed Latimore
(Persuasion Play Podcast 005)

Today’s episode of the Persuasion Play Podcast features Author, a former professional Heavyweight Boxer, and Master of Mindset Ed Latimore.

Listen as Ed discusses his career in boxing, his methods to grow his Twitter influence to over 65,000 followers, his methods to maintain a positive mindset, and so much more.

      • Learn Ed’s perspective on learning new information (and how you can apply it to your own learning) (1:50)
      • Ed’s experience with travel and the false expectation US Americans have when traveling (5:38)

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Copywriting Persuasion with Matt Rizvi
(Persuasion Play Podcast 004)

What does it take to become an in-demand copywriter?

Anyone can write.

And if you look at social media these days, pretty much everyone does write.

But that doesn’t make you a successful copywriter… in demand from people you’ve never met… with millions of dollars in sales under your belt…

Now, there’s nothing stopping you from becoming a successful sales copywriter.

When you know the structure of a successful sales letter, and you know what keeps people reading and buying, you too can become a highly-paid direct response marketer.

That’s how today’s guest,  Matt Rizvi, rose to become an in-demand financial copywriter.

And in this episode, Matt’s going to share his copywriting secrets with you.

Who Is Matt Rizvi?

Matt Rizvi is a multi-million dollar copywriter at RizviPublishing.com and DailyCopywriter.com.

After honing his skills at Stansberry Research for three years, Matt started freelance copywriting in 2016.

Matt’s also created his own course for aspiring writers.

Discover what it takes to become an in-demand copywriter on Episode 004 of the Persuasion Play Podcast with Matt Rizvi.

In this episode, Matt shares some incredible knowledge, including:

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