Have you been wanting to sit down and write sales copy but find that you just don’t have time? 

This is a common sentiment I hear from women business owners, and it breaks my heart! In this episode of ill communication, I’m digging into this sentiment and sharing some tips to overcome it. 

Topics covered in this episode include:

• The truth about the time it takes to write sales copy
• Why I don’t think it’s actually time that’s standing in your way of writing sales copy
• Why confidence and trust in yourself is so important when it comes to writing sales copy in your business
• A writing prompt that will help you tap into your own voice and help you elegantly sell your services to your ideal client

If you’ve been struggling to find the time to write your sales copy, you’re not going to want to miss this episode. Make sure to tune in!

Show notes are always available at www.kimkiel.com!

Resources Mentioned:

Book a no-pressure call with me: https://bookacallwithkim.as.me/introcall

Listen to Episode 13: https://www.kimkiel.com/podcast-1/how-to-write-a-compelling-sales-message-without-being-cheesy-or-sleazy

Listen to Episode 5: https://www.kimkiel.com/podcast-1/the-mary-poppins-of-copy-formulas-practically-perfect-in-every-way

I would love to connect on Facebook: www.facebook.com/KimKielCopy, Instagram: www.instagram.com/kim_kiel_copy, and Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/kimkiel

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Ready to simplify and streamline your copywriting? In this episode of ill communication, I’m sharing three tips that Gen Xers can use to write more compelling copy. I know it can be easy to overthink it, but these tips will help you get it done with simplicity and authenticity.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• The things that get in the way of you writing compelling copy
• Why customer voice research is so important
• Why you need to ditch the formal writing and embrace your personality
• How to find the time to actually write your copy 
• The ROI you get when you write good sales and nurture copy for your business

If you’re struggling to write your copy, you’re not alone! Tune in to learn how to get it done in a way that is simple and effective. 

Show notes are always available at www.kimkiel.com!

Resources Mentioned:

Join the Joy of Copy Club: www.kimkiel.com/copyclub

I would love to connect on Facebook: www.facebook.com/KimKielCopy, Instagram: www.instagram.com/kim_kiel_copy, and Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/kimkiel

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In this episode of ill communication, you're going to find out how I built a multi-six-figure business without any complicated funnels, huge ad spend, massive teams, or major stress. You’ll learn my favorite tools to keep things simple and easy as I’ve grown my business. Plus, I share a way to get your hands on some of my favorite zero-cost, minimal-effort, low-key launch strategies so you can grow your business without spending thousands of dollars on ads or complicated funnels. 

Topics covered in this episode include:

• Why you don’t need anything flashy to find success
• The only free tool you need when launching a new offer or service
• The power of a simple monthly marketing moment
• Simple strategies to promote monthly marketing moments
• Other free ways to promote yourself that don’t take much time

Don’t listen to people who tell you launching a new offer or service has to be complicated. Tune in to learn how to do it the simple, easy, and effective way! 

Show notes are always available at www.kimkiel.com!

Resources Mentioned:

Join the Low Key Launch Formula Workshop: www.kimkiel.com/lowkeylaunchformula

Learn more about Laura Wright: https://www.laurawrightofficial.com/

Learn more about Amber Annette: https://amberannette.com/

I would love to connect on Facebook: www.facebook.com/KimKielCopy, Instagram: www.instagram.com/kim_kiel_copy, and Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/kimkiel

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Thinking about running a flash sale?

In this episode of ill communication, I’m sharing one of the best ways to get a little revenue boost or book a few more clients into your calendar. I’m talking about the 5P flash sale formula and why it’s the best way to make your flash sales faster, easier, and more profitable!

Topics covered in this episode include:

• What flash sales are and how they can help give your business a boost
• Why you don’t need to discount your products or services to run a flash sale
• The myths you shouldn’t believe about flash sales
• What the 5P flash sale formula is and why it works
• How to use the 5P flash sale formula to increase your sales quickly and easily

You’re going to want to bookmark this episode to come back to again and again, so make sure to tune in! 

Show notes are always available at www.kimkiel.com!

Resources Mentioned:

Listen to episode 25: https://www.kimkiel.com/podcast-1/what-is-copywriting-and-why-is-it-important-plus-a-bonus-tip

Listen to episode 40: https://www.kimkiel.com/podcast-1/how-the-1-question-survey-gives-you-a-constant-flow-of-creative-ideas-directly-from-your-customers

I would love to connect on Facebook: www.facebook.com/KimKielCopy, Instagram: www.instagram.com/kim_kiel_copy, and Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/kimkiel

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In this episode of ill communication, I’m sharing how you can get an endless supply of high-converting content ideas straight from your customers' mouths! As any pro copywriter will tell you, the best copy comes from your ideal customers. 

Topics covered in this episode include:

• The not-so-secret secret to writing high-converting sales copy
• My hack for getting a constant stream of feedback from customers
• Where to add this question and how to use it in your business

This is my favorite super simple hack for getting a constant stream of high-converting copy. Make sure to tune in to hear what it is! 

Show notes are always available at www.kimkiel.com!

Resources Mentioned:

Check out the 1-question survey in action: www.kimkiel.com/thank-you

I would love to connect on Facebook: www.facebook.com/KimKielCopy, Instagram: www.instagram.com/kim_kiel_copy, and Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/kimkiel

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In today’s episode of ill communication, I’m sharing a quick writing prompt. It’s all about taking what’s trending on social media or the news and using it to create content or copy for your business. 

Topics covered in this episode include:

• Why trending topics make great copy or content topics
• What you can write about depending on your business
• Headline and subject line ideas 
• A word of warning about trending topics

Using something that's trending in pop culture can be a great hook or idea for your content. Tune in to learn how to do it! 

Show notes are always available at www.kimkiel.com!

Resources Mentioned:

Join the Joy of Copy Club: www.kimkiel.com/copyclub

I would love to connect on Facebook: www.facebook.com/KimKielCopy, Instagram: www.instagram.com/kim_kiel_copy, and Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/kimkiel

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In today’s episode of ill communication, I’m sharing a simple and effective marketing tool that will help you amplify your authority and make it so that people want to work with you. I’m sharing how to craft your power statement or your BFD statement- which stands for Big Freakin’ Deal. 

Topics covered in this episode include:

• What a BFD statement is and why you need one
• How you can use this statement to grow your business
• How to create your power statement
• Examples of effective BFD statements

Every business should have a BFD statement. Tune in to learn how to make one for your business today! 

Show notes are always available at www.kimkiel.com!

Resources Mentioned:

Listen to the episode all about writing your bio

I would love to connect on Facebook: www.facebook.com/KimKielCopy, Instagram: www.instagram.com/kim_kiel_copy, and Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/kimkiel

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Looking for a fabulous email template to use when you want to serve up a real crowd-pleaser? In this episode of ill communication, I’m sharing how to use the kitchen sink email template!

This is so easy to use because you're not creating anything new. You're raiding your marketing and content pantry to pull out some tasty favorites and serving them up to your audience in one delicious email. 

Topics covered in this episode include:

• What a kitchen sink email is
• What to put in your kitchen sink email 
• Why these emails are so effective
• When to use this template 

This is an excellent email template because you don’t even have to come up with anything new to send it! Make sure to tune in to learn what this email is and how to use it today. 

Show notes are always available at www.kimkiel.com!

Resources Mentioned:

Come to my free Open Office Hours: www.kimkiel.com/officehours

I would love to connect on Facebook: www.facebook.com/KimKielCopy, Instagram: www.instagram.com/kim_kiel_copy, and Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/kimkiel

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Is there anything better than picking a brand new book off the shelf, peeling it open, shuffling the crisp pages, and catching a whiff of that new book smell?

I love books.

Books are a great source of inspiration in my life and business, and in this episode, I’m sharing three surprising ways you can use your bookshelf to help inspire you to create authority content. 

Topics covered in this episode include:

• What authority content is 
• How to use books to come up with content ideas 
• Tapping into people’s love of books 
• Why books make great content 

If you struggle to come up with new and exciting content, you’re not alone. We all hit a creative wall every now and then. Tune into this episode for some fresh ideas to draw from the next time you sit down to work on content creation. 

Show notes are always available at www.kimkiel.com!

I would love to connect on Facebook: www.facebook.com/KimKielCopy, Instagram: www.instagram.com/kim_kiel_copy, and Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/kimkiel

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In the last episode of ill communication, I shared part one of my two-part series where I shared reflections on what worked in my low-key lazy launch to promote Marie Forleo’s B-School program. In this episode, I’m sharing part two of the series. I'm going to share with you the things that did not go well or things I would do differently if I were to get a do-over. 

Topics covered in this episode include:

• The first thing I would do differently if I had a do-over
• My mistake when it comes to social media 
• The updates I would make on the sales page

While I am still delighted and impressed with the results of this lazy launch, there are some things that I will definitely do differently next time. Tune in to learn what they are! 

Show notes are always available at www.kimkiel.com!

Resources Mentioned:

Check out my Ugly Sales Page: www.kimkiel.com/bschool 

Read why Gen X women are leaving their leadership positions and careers: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-03-02/gen-x-female-executives-are-leaving-their-jobs-in-droves 

Find out more about Vanessa Lau’s sabbatical: https://vanessalau.co/sabbatical

I would love to connect on Facebook: www.facebook.com/KimKielCopy, Instagram: www.instagram.com/kim_kiel_copy, and Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/kimkiel

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