The Truth About Marketing

By Kevin Rogers

What's The Truth About Marketing about?

Marketing is the #1 make or break element in any business. Dive into the marketing trenches with former stand-up comedian and copywriting A-Lister Kevin Rogers as he talks to real business owners (both online and off) to discover which marketing and copywriting tactics have the biggest impact on their profits.

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The Truth About Marketing episodes:

12.28.2018
Ep 164: Farewell (Last Truth About Marketing Episode)
Bittersweet - it's the final episode of Truth About Marketing, but why!? (Actually, the reason is pretty cool. Check it out...)
11.29.2018
Ep 163: Roy Peter Clark - The incredible 6-word writing reframe
Roy Peter Clark is America’s Writing Coach. In this episode, Roy is going to break down a 6 word sentence from Macbeth, and show us the impact of our word choice. It’s a simple lesson that can feel like a...
10.18.2018
Ep 162: Laura Belgray - The Email Style That Out-Converts Every Other Guru In Your Space
Laura Belgray reveals her email process that out-converts most gurus and the secret “revenue driving” power that fuels her emails.
10.11.2018
Ep 161: Keith Krance - How To Convert (and Keep Converting) On Facebook
Keith Krance will share how to use Facebook Ads to generate new leads and customers 365 days a year while reaching new audiences (Even if you only launch your product once a year).
10.04.2018
Ep 160: Abbey Woodcock - A Smarter Way To Work From Home
Abbey is a brilliant copywriter, business coach, and copy voice expert, but her new project is her biggest idea yet… If you’re a freelancer, you’ll want to hear what Abbey thinks could soon be your new reality.
09.20.2018
Ep 159: Marisa Murgatroyd - Hooking Your Customers Into Transforming Their Lives
We’ve all bought courses and programs that sit on our hard drive untouched. My guest Marisa Murgatroyd is here to share how she uses motivation and modern gamification techniques to get her customers “hooked” on engaging, and ultimately, transforming their...
08.23.2018
Ep 158: Copy Legends Head to Head John Carlton and Clayton Makepeace
John Carlton and Clayton Makepeace have both enjoyed 30+ year careers. They are, in some ways, very different people. But they both have a lot to say about the craft of copywriting. In this episode, we’ll find the threads that...
08.09.2018
Ep 157: Perry Marshall - Revisiting The 80/20 In Your Business
Revisiting the 80/20 with Perry Marshall. In this episode, Perry reveals the common mistake people make when applying 80/20 and how you can use it to fuel all areas of life, especially your business.
07.16.2018
Ep 156: How Ryan Levesque Is Revolutionizing Direct Response Marketing - Again
Ryan Levesque takes us in his Ask Method process for customizing your copy and marketing, and why the Ask Method is a perfect way to write high converting copy by finding and using your customer’s own words.
07.05.2018
Ep 155: Tepsii - The “Dynamic Avatar Method” For Writing High-Converting Copy
Tepsii shows you how conversions increase when you focus on writing about what keeps your avatar up at night, instead of focusing on writing to the demographic aspects of your avatar.
05.31.2018
Ep 154: Bond Halbert - Copy Secrets From A Legend In Direct Response
What’s it like to be a legacy of one of the greatest copywriters? Son of the late Gary Halbert, Bond, is on today’s show to share some of Gary’s copy secrets, plus a look inside Bond’s decade-long copywriting process.
05.03.2018
Ep 153: Ron Douglas - How To Get Rich "Stealing" Recipes
Ron Douglas shares how he overcame hardships from a dysfunctional childhood to becoming a best-selling author of recipe books and online business owner. Listen to hear the a few gems he shared on FB that got me to invite him...
04.19.2018
Ep 152: Michael Hauge - 5 Mistakes of Ordinary Storytellers
How do the best copywriters write a good story lead? By using Emotion. To help you write copy with more emotion, Michael Hauge shares 5 mistakes ordinary storytellers make, and how to avoid “skimming the surface” on a good story.
04.05.2018
Ep 151: Laura Belgray - How To Steal Attention With Strange Copy (Then Keep It With Good Writing)
How do you convert buyers if you don’t have someone’s attention? And how do you keep your reader’s attention without boring them with the same “trickery” of attention-grabbing subject lines? Laura Belgray reveals what she does to keep her readers...
03.22.2018
Ep 150: Bushra Azhar - The Reverse Sign Up Method For Building A List of Buyers
The real backbone of your business isn’t just building a list. To make in this cutthroat industry, you’ve got to build a list of buyers. Bushra Azhar is here to teach us some cool copy tactics to help you generate...
03.08.2018
Ep 149: Jon Stoltzfus - The Most In-Demand Copywriter On The Planet Right Now
There’s a heated battle among publishers right now and they’re all fighting over Jon Stoltzfus. In this newest episode, Jon spills his secrets on what steps he’s taken to get to that point, plus a look inside his sales copywriting...
02.22.2018
Ep 148: Justin Brooke - How To Make (And Keep) A Bunch Of Money With Cold Traffic Ad Buys
Justin Brooke goes deep into the psychology of winning on cold traffic. In this episode, you’ll learn about the biggest mistake marketers make and why 90% of Justin’s clients who stick it out 3 months or more do really well.
02.08.2018
Ep 147: Mike Morgan - An Introvert's Path To Copywriting Royalty Status
A-List copywriter “Million Dollar Mike” Morgan shares how he overcame his debilitating shyness as a freelance copywriter and DEEP lessons from inside his private sales copy process.
01.25.2018
Ep 146: James Schramko - How To Work Less And Earn More
If you feel stuck trading time for money, then this episode is for you. Whether you’re a freelancer or business owner, there’s ONE metric that you can track (right now) to work less and earn more… James Schramko will show...
01.11.2018
Ep 145: Aaron DeHoog - The Invisible Force Behind A 12MM Sales Day
What’s it take to go from a 5MM sales day to a 12MM sales day? Aaron DeHoog is the man responsible for helping Agora break record sales, and he agreed to come to share some secrets behind the success.
12.28.2017
Ep 144: Carline Anglade-Cole - Sex, Drugs and Writing Controls
A-List copywriter Carline drops by to share inside the gig with some big names in health, how she approaches research when writing copy, and more…
12.14.2017
Ep 143: Tom Breeze - How To Capture YouTube Viewers Before They “Skip” Your Ad
Tom Breeze reveals the psychology principles behind money-making YouTube ads... and how you can quickly get hip to this business-boosting platform most of your competitors are likely clueless about right now.
11.26.2017
Ep 142: Andrew Lermsider - 5 Easy Fixes That Instantly Boost Revenue on Your Website
Andrew reveals the critical marketing and testing components you absolutely must apply in your business... if you ever wanna hit 7 and 8-figure results.
11.19.2017
Ep 141: Justin Blackman - What Justin Learned Writing 100 Headlines A Day (For 100 Days)
Justin reveals the tips and tactics he uses to brainstorm and write dozens of headlines everyday… and shows you how you can quickly boost your headline-churning creativity. (You'll wanna hear how Justin accidentally discovers how you can write 70 headlines...
11.12.2017
Ep 140: Elin Marie - Elin’s Ten Step Control-Beating Copy Process
Elin Marie reveals her entire copywriting process from top to bottom... including her unique research method that's helped produce several controls in the health space. (You'll wanna hear how Elin breaks down giant projects into smaller, simpler chunks... and the...
11.06.2017
Ep 139: My Best Advice For Freelancers
I wanna share some raw truths about how I started out as a freelancer more than a decade ago... and the things I'd change If I was beginning today. Think of this episode as my best advice for freelancers looking to...
10.30.2017
Ep 138: Erik Stafford - Attention-Grabbing Design Secrets That’ll Beef Up Your Sales Message
Erik shows you how you can combine the power of persuasive copy with unforgettable design... so you can shoot up sales and forge rock-solid bonds with your audience. (You'll also wanna hear about Erik's life changing conversation with a big-name...
10.23.2017
Ep 137: Susan Berkley - Sharpen Your "Spoken Image" With The Industry's Top Voice Coach
Susan Berkley helps top marketers and sales pros hone their spoken image, and boost their persuasive powers with voice. (I met Susan at Brian Kurtz's mastermind and she's been helping others optimize their voice in video sales letters.)
10.16.2017
Ep 136: Hollis Carter - From Rafting Guide To Top Level Biz Consultant
Hollis Carter shows you how you can connect with your dream clients and future biz partners... without slogging through boring "business conferences." (And why he takes Baby Bath Water co-founder Michael Lovitch to "marriage counseling." No joke.)
10.01.2017
Ep 135: Marketing Masters Highlights
Top-of-the-heap marketers sharing insider tactics that'll multiply your sales faster than you ever imagined possible; you're getting highlights featuring some of the marketing masters John Carlton, Todd Brown, and Joe Schriefer.
09.24.2017
Ep 134: Copywriting Legends Highlights
Whether you're attending Copy Chief Live or not... you'll wanna hear their unique insights on persuasive copy, unforgettable hooks, and going deep into your prospect's head.
09.18.2017
Ep 133: John Forde - Great Leads and Learning From Losers With Agora’s Top Freelancer
John Forde reveals his unique process for writing a promo package and shows you how you can nail your big idea and your perfect avatar.
09.10.2017
Ep 132: Marcella Allison - Why Women Need to Band Together in a Testosterone-Fueled Business World
If you’re a woman living in a testosterone-fueled business world, you’ll be nodding your head at this one... and if you’re a man, you probably have no idea of the stuff that women deal with on a daily basis.
09.03.2017
Ep 131: Marc Gutman - Better Storytelling From The Guy Oliver Stone Trusted To Find The Best Ones
Marc Gutman shows you how you can sharpen your storytelling chops with his unique Hollywood experience and what you absolutely must focus on to deliver YOUR authentic story.
08.27.2017
Ep 130: Mark Ford - Hard Lessons From The Most Interesting Man In Direct Response
Mark reveals the hard lessons he's learned over decades in the world of direct response and what you absolutely must focus on to double and triple your sales.
08.20.2017
Ep 129: Taylor Welch - The Business-Boosting Power Of Humor And Personality
Come find out how Taylor doubled his company's revenue, and what you absolutely must do today to grow your business, fast. (You'll want to hear Taylor's unique insights on why your long "to-do" lists are likely overwhelming you and killing...
08.13.2017
Ep 128: Kris Reid - The Overlooked Selling Power Of Search Rankings
Kris Reid shows you the inner workings of Google's search algorithm... and the ONE thing you absolutely must focus on to rank your business higher. (If you're still obsessing about keywords... you'll want to hear Kris's insights on what REALLY...
08.06.2017
Ep 127: Bedros Keuilian - The “Cockweed” Mindset For Rock-Solid Success
Bedros Keuilian shows you how to boost your entrepreneurial mindset with the "immigrant edge" and how to indoctrinate your prospects so they can't help but FEEL what it's like to get their hands on your stuff.
07.30.2017
Ep 126: Damian Lanfranchi - The Secret To An Entrepreneurial Life That'll Never Pass You By
Damian Lanfranchi reveals the mindset stuff you'll need to live life on your terms without sacrificing your money-making opportunities. (Listen to Damian's insights on life on the road, homeschooling kids, AND steering the ship at Todd Brown's company)
07.16.2017
Ep 125: John Romaniello - Leapfrogging Your Competition With Superior Writing Chops
In this episode, John Romaniello reveals the tactics, shortcuts, and secrets molding his unique writing style... and how you can quickly build an audience online using your writing chops.
07.09.2017
Ep 124: Joe Schriefer - How Agora Financial Will Generate $170M This Year (And Why Joe Wants You To Be Their New Copywriter)
Joe takes you behind the curtain of the "Navy SEALs" inspired "copy camp" at Agora Financial. It's the training system they use to on-board writers of all levels, turning them into all-around direct response bad asses─in only two months. Take...
07.02.2017
Ep 123: Wesley Donehue - Business-Boosting Lessons From The Cut-Throat World Of Crisis Communication
Wesley Donehue reveals how you can inject business-boosting communication into your marketing... even in the heat of crisis. (You'll want to hear his unique insights from helping bail airlines out of catastrophic PR messes.)
06.25.2017
Ep 122: Michael Hauge - Story Secrets Of A Hollywood Script Doctor
Michael Hauge is a story consultant in charge of writing stories for big time Hollywood movies. Today, he breaks down the 6 steps to telling a great story. Then Michael tears my story apart, and it was beautiful.
06.18.2017
Ep 121: Jon Buchan - How To Reach Important People With Humor
Jon Buchan from "Charm Offensive" reveals his secret to writing cold emails, direct mail, and ad copy that get the open AND the response. (Jon even sent me one of his kick-ass cold emails to get on the show... as...
06.11.2017
Ep 120: Todd Brown - The E5 Method for Marketing The Big Idea
Todd Brown reveals his unique "E-C (P-P+U-M) I-I" formula you can use to unearth the big idea for your business. (Todd charges twelve grand for a private day teach this... and he was super generous in giving this stuff away....
06.04.2017
Ep 119: Anna Selby - The "Dream 50 Secret" To Conquering Social
Anna Selby reveals her top social media tactics and tricks you can use to quickly build authority. (You'll multiply sales without running a single ad... even if you have zero budget.)
05.28.2017
Ep 118: Roy Furr - The PAISA Framework For Writing Rock-Solid Financial Controls
My guest today is top copywriter Roy Furr. As Roy explains in the interview, specializing is how you write copy that makes your reader vibrate. In this episode, Roy reveals a framework you can use for writing copy that packs...
05.21.2017
Ep 117: Perry Marshall - The “Homer Simpson Trick” For Attracting Your Perfect Prospect
Perry Marshall shows you how to quickly attract your perfect prospect. (Do this right and you'll attract customers who think and see the world exactly like YOU!) He also reveals the deadly delusion most marketers fall prey to without even...
05.14.2017
Ep 116 - Will Hoekenga: The 5 Deadly Email Sins
Will Hoekenga reveals the three critical questions you must answer before you write your next e-mail. (You'll want to hear his insights on why your current e-mails are likely angering your prospects... even if you didn't mean to do it.)
05.07.2017
Ep 115: Tim Castleman - Take My Notes, Please
Tim Castleman reveals his secret for selling more than a thousand copies of his first product within a few hours... without a big list or affiliate promotions. He also busts some common myths about what's really happening at the biggest...

What's The Truth About Marketing about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

The Truth About Marketing episodes:

Ep 164: Farewell (Last Truth About Marketing Episode)

Ep 163: Roy Peter Clark - The incredible 6-word writing reframe

Ep 162: Laura Belgray - The Email Style That Out-Converts Every Other Guru In Your Space

Ep 161: Keith Krance - How To Convert (and Keep Converting) On Facebook

Ep 160: Abbey Woodcock - A Smarter Way To Work From Home

Ep 159: Marisa Murgatroyd - Hooking Your Customers Into Transforming Their Lives

Ep 158: Copy Legends Head to Head John Carlton and Clayton Makepeace

Ep 157: Perry Marshall - Revisiting The 80/20 In Your Business

Ep 156: How Ryan Levesque Is Revolutionizing Direct Response Marketing - Again

Ep 155: Tepsii - The “Dynamic Avatar Method” For Writing High-Converting Copy

Ep 154: Bond Halbert - Copy Secrets From A Legend In Direct Response

Ep 153: Ron Douglas - How To Get Rich "Stealing" Recipes

Ep 152: Michael Hauge - 5 Mistakes of Ordinary Storytellers

Ep 151: Laura Belgray - How To Steal Attention With Strange Copy (Then Keep It With Good Writing)

Ep 150: Bushra Azhar - The Reverse Sign Up Method For Building A List of Buyers

Ep 149: Jon Stoltzfus - The Most In-Demand Copywriter On The Planet Right Now

Ep 148: Justin Brooke - How To Make (And Keep) A Bunch Of Money With Cold Traffic Ad Buys

Ep 147: Mike Morgan - An Introvert's Path To Copywriting Royalty Status

Ep 146: James Schramko - How To Work Less And Earn More

Ep 145: Aaron DeHoog - The Invisible Force Behind A 12MM Sales Day

Ep 144: Carline Anglade-Cole - Sex, Drugs and Writing Controls

Ep 143: Tom Breeze - How To Capture YouTube Viewers Before They “Skip” Your Ad

Ep 142: Andrew Lermsider - 5 Easy Fixes That Instantly Boost Revenue on Your Website

Ep 141: Justin Blackman - What Justin Learned Writing 100 Headlines A Day (For 100 Days)

Ep 140: Elin Marie - Elin’s Ten Step Control-Beating Copy Process

Ep 139: My Best Advice For Freelancers

Ep 138: Erik Stafford - Attention-Grabbing Design Secrets That’ll Beef Up Your Sales Message

Ep 137: Susan Berkley - Sharpen Your "Spoken Image" With The Industry's Top Voice Coach

Ep 136: Hollis Carter - From Rafting Guide To Top Level Biz Consultant

Ep 135: Marketing Masters Highlights

Ep 134: Copywriting Legends Highlights

Ep 133: John Forde - Great Leads and Learning From Losers With Agora’s Top Freelancer

Ep 132: Marcella Allison - Why Women Need to Band Together in a Testosterone-Fueled Business World

Ep 131: Marc Gutman - Better Storytelling From The Guy Oliver Stone Trusted To Find The Best Ones

Ep 130: Mark Ford - Hard Lessons From The Most Interesting Man In Direct Response

Ep 129: Taylor Welch - The Business-Boosting Power Of Humor And Personality

Ep 128: Kris Reid - The Overlooked Selling Power Of Search Rankings

Ep 127: Bedros Keuilian - The “Cockweed” Mindset For Rock-Solid Success

Ep 126: Damian Lanfranchi - The Secret To An Entrepreneurial Life That'll Never Pass You By

Ep 125: John Romaniello - Leapfrogging Your Competition With Superior Writing Chops

Ep 124: Joe Schriefer - How Agora Financial Will Generate $170M This Year (And Why Joe Wants You To Be Their New Copywriter)

Ep 123: Wesley Donehue - Business-Boosting Lessons From The Cut-Throat World Of Crisis Communication

Ep 122: Michael Hauge - Story Secrets Of A Hollywood Script Doctor

Ep 121: Jon Buchan - How To Reach Important People With Humor

Ep 120: Todd Brown - The E5 Method for Marketing The Big Idea

Ep 119: Anna Selby - The "Dream 50 Secret" To Conquering Social

Ep 118: Roy Furr - The PAISA Framework For Writing Rock-Solid Financial Controls

Ep 117: Perry Marshall - The “Homer Simpson Trick” For Attracting Your Perfect Prospect

Ep 116 - Will Hoekenga: The 5 Deadly Email Sins

Ep 115: Tim Castleman - Take My Notes, Please