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How to Write a Golden Thread
Have you ever heard a TED talk that just took your breath away? Some of my favorites are Brene Brown’s The Power of Vulnerability and

Content Splintering to Maximize Content ROI
Over the last couple weeks on the FocusCopy blog, we’ve talked a lot about this one fact… There is an obscene amount of information and

Content Is NOT King In Marketing
In accounting, we hear the phrase “cash is king”. And in marketing, we hear “content is king.” I’d like to challenge that premise with content

What Is The Difference Between Brand Messaging & Marketing Messages?
You ever seen a marketing campaign and immediately thought…They are trying too hard. Unfortunately, that’s not a compliment. You may even be trying too hard

Why Ambition Without Focus Is A Recipe For Burnout
We are officially deep into 2026, and the “AI honeymoon” is over. If you are a service provider managing a $10M+ firm, you’ve likely spent

An Entrepreneur’s Guide For Reviewing AI Copy To Meet Brand Standards
Content is no longer a scarcity. There is so much of it that it’s become a commodity. Unfortunately, not all the content is great. It’s
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FocusCopy Turns 7 Years Old (PLUS 9 Lessons We Learned In Our Seventh Year In Business)
Re-reading last year’s post makes me laugh. How optimistic and unprepared was I? Did we launch FocusCopy 2.0 like we promised? Heck no! I basically

The #1 Profit Killer in Your Business (And How to Eliminate It)
You’re doing good work. Clients are happy enough. Revenue is coming in. But if you’re honest, your numbers don’t match the effort you’re putting out.

Why Every Service Provider Needs To Hire A Copy Strategist
You may believe simply showing up online, posting on social, sending emails, and having a website means you’re “doing marketing.” But if you’re a service

FocusCopy Turns 2 Years Old
FocusCopy turned 2 years old over the weekend (August 15, 2021)! I am immensely proud of what my team has accomplished, how our clients have

How To Build A Business With A Book
When you’re questioning how to build a business with a book, first thing’s first. Try not to think of your book as another deliverable you

Why You Need A Small Business Crisis Communications Plan
You wouldn’t believe it now with blue skies and 70ºF weather, but just one week ago, Texas was covered with snow and ice. Not only
Try a new flavor (or strategy) to scale your marketing and sales efforts in every area.

Swipe File: The Complete List Of Emotional Triggers
Have you ever had that moment when an advertisement pulled at your heartstrings? It created an emotional moment when you were least expecting it. Maybe

How To Use A Marketing Filter To Simplify Your Strategy
Want to cut through marketing chaos? More than half of small business owners feel the same. In fact, most small business owners aren’t 100% sure

Stretching Your Marketing Budget: How To Prioritize Efficiently
Entrepreneurs are stretched, exhausted, weary, and…Motivated. After talking to dozens of entrepreneurs over the last couple of weeks, we’ve concluded that while we navigate a

4 Productivity Tips For Entrepreneurs To Accelerate Marketing Results
Maintaining daily productivity is a delicate balancing act. Between your personal life, mental and physical health, and all the daily tasks involved in building your

Why You Need A Blog As A Health And Wellness Coach
Calling all coaches! Have you ever thought about why you need a blog as a health and wellness coach? You may think they’re only for

How To Sustain A Business’s Growth & Generate Leads With A Book
Ever fantasized about writing a book? Your name on a shiny hardcover. But beyond the spine wrapping around your words, there’s another reason (a more
Access proven strategies and systems to attract, engage, convert, and ascend clients through your entire business journey.

The 6-Stage Revenue Engine: How To Operationalize Your Messaging & Stop Revenue Leaks Across Your Client Journey
AI slop is cheap, automated, clinical, and generic. Your prospects are actively tuning it out. More importantly, it’s degrading your overall business value. When service

How To Scale Your Marketing With Strategic Copy Infrastructure
We are officially deep into 2026, and the “volume over value” approach is failing. You’re posting on social media, sending emails, and publishing blog posts…yet

The Conviction Gap: Why Your 2026 B2B Messaging Is Leaking Revenue (And How To Fix It)
The CEO stared at me through our Google Meet, latte in hand, as the steam faded into the quiet. On paper, her service-based business was

The 6-Stage Revenue Engine: How To Operationalize Your Messaging & Stop Revenue Leaks Across Your Client Journey
AI slop is cheap, automated, clinical, and generic. Your prospects are actively tuning it out. More importantly, it’s degrading your overall business value. When service

How To Scale Your Marketing With Strategic Copy Infrastructure
We are officially deep into 2026, and the “volume over value” approach is failing. You’re posting on social media, sending emails, and publishing blog posts…yet

The Conviction Gap: Why Your 2026 B2B Messaging Is Leaking Revenue (And How To Fix It)
The CEO stared at me through our Google Meet, latte in hand, as the steam faded into the quiet. On paper, her service-based business was
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