Val shares her unique approach to copywriting that taps into emotional storytelling, breaking traditional rules to make content not just informative but also evocative and impactful.

Bree interviews Val Casola, a seasoned copywriter whose expertise is in blending research and poetry to create persuasive and emotive brand messaging. Val offers invaluable advice on transforming mundane website copy into captivating narratives that resonate deeply with ideal clients.

Throughout the conversation, Val talks on the significance of understanding your ideal client's pain points and transforming them into messages of empowerment. Val also provides practical tips on integrating your brand voice into copy succinctly and authentically, ensuring your business stands out in a crowded digital landscape.

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• Understanding Pain Points: Know your client's challenges and flip them into empowering messages to establish trust and connection.
• Unique Brand Voice: Infuse your personality and values into your copy, flipping the focus to how you want your ideal clients to feel.
• Creative Copy Techniques: Don’t shy away from breaking traditional rules, such as using emotional storytelling or unique formats like letters.
• Clarity and Specificity: Replace overused and vague phrases with specific, story-driven language that clearly conveys your brand’s unique value.
• Voice of the Customer: Engage in voice of the customer research to incorporate your client's language and ensure your copy resonates with them.

Notable Quotes:

1. “It's really not about doing playful things. It's about knowing who your customer is and understanding what they want to hear and what they need to hear.” - Val Casola
2. “When you can articulate your ideal client's challenges and struggles back to them, you're creating a really incredible amount of trust.” - Val Casola
3. “Don't be afraid to play with structure and form. If you're feeling called to communicate with your ideal client in some way, just give it a try.” - Val Casola
4. “You want to make sure that your copy is skimmer-friendly… making sure that what's popping off the page is relevant information.” - Val Casola
5. “If you feel like you have bland or non-magnetic copy, check if it’s something your ideal client can identify with.” - Val Casola

Resources:

• Val Casola’s Website: valcasola.com
• Val Casola on Instagram: @valcasolawrites
• Copy Shop
• Voice of the Customer Research Guide / Data Bank

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About the Guest:

Val Casola
Val Casola is a copywriter and brand storyteller with over eight years of experience in the industry. Specializing in crafting compelling messaging for coaches and creatives, Val infuses her copy with research-backed insights and poetic inspiration. Her work has successfully helped corporations and small businesses generate over $500k in revenue. Val holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree in rhetoric with a concentration in persuasive writing and has notable experience in fiction, poetry, and screenplay writing. She transitioned from corporate social media and nonprofit fundraising to launching her own copywriting business in 2021.

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