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RecomMONDAYtions ~ 2023.08.07

By Tom Ruwitch

Book  “Blind Fear” by Brandon Webb and John David MannJohn David Mann, who co-wrote the “Go-Giver” books with Bob Burg, has partnered with former Navy Seal Brandon Mann to write six books — including thrill thrillers. “Blind Fear” is the third thriller in the “Finn series.” My recommendation: Read the first two — Steal Fear…

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How to Steal Like Disney to Conquer Writer’s Block

By Tom Ruwitch

Later today, I’m hosting a free training called “How to Generate a Flood of Client-Attracting Content Ideas.” (Still time to register to attend and/or get the replay.) During the training I’ll share this story… This morning, I visited OnThisDay.com to dig up historical events, birthdays, deaths, and more that happened… umm… on this day. I visit this site often.…

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The Oppenheimer Formula for Captivating Content

By Tom Ruwitch

Over the weekend, Melissa and I saw Oppenheimer. The movie is 3 hours long, and we loved every minute. Through Sunday it had earned $406 million worldwide. (Melissa and I are not alone.) Once upon a time, studios were reluctant to release movies longer than TWO hours. Bean-counters at Paramount demanded that Francis Ford Coppola chop 30+…

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RecomMONDAYtions ~ 2023.07.31

By Tom Ruwitch

Article  Closed/Open (by Seth Godin)Why is better so elusive for some people? That’s the question Seth Godin explores in this short, brilliant post. Reading time: <1 minute. Impact: massive. Book  How to Write One Song: Loving the Things We Create and How They Love Us Back (by Jeff Tweedy)I wore out my highlighter reading this one (and…

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You’re Invited…

By Tom Ruwitch

Next week, I’ll host a free one-hour workshop — How to Generate a Flood of Client-Attracting Content Ideas. If you ever feel stuck (or slow) coming up with ideas for emails, social posts, videos or any other content… …this is for you. I’ll share strategies and tactics I’ve developed and perfected over 20+ years of doing…

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RecomMONDAYtions ~ 2023.07.24

By Tom Ruwitch

Article  Coincidence or Cosmic Connection? (by Adam Kreitman)Marketing advocate Adam Kreitman has done it again with this great post about the importance of knowing your target audience on a deep level. I read a lot of posts and articles every week. This one was easily the best. Blog / Email List  Leadership Freak by Dan…

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I ❤️ Fear. Here’s Why…

By Tom Ruwitch

Interesting question: Which work “better” for marketing — negative stories or positive ones? I hear this question often, and I heard it again yesterday after I finished a live webinar. Most who ask this question tell me they prefer positive stories. They don’t want to dish out negative stories. That’s “fear-based marketing” they say. And…

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RecomMONDAYtions ~ 2023.07.17

By Tom Ruwitch

Before we get to the RecomMONDAYtions… Please do me a favor… If you like being in my online family, please spread the love by sharing this or one of my other story-powered emails who might like it, too. Simple process: Your friend will thank you — as will I. I’m grateful your on my list and for…

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Why Consistency Wins and Ghosts Lose

By Tom Ruwitch

A few days ago, I received an email from an author whose list I joined after I read his book. I hadn’t heard from him in months. For three months after I joined his list, I received a few scattered emails, but then… …crickets. 🦗 🦗 🦗 Poor guy. He built so much momentum with…

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How to be Prospects’ Welcome Guest, not a Pitchy Pest…

By Tom Ruwitch

I spent part of my morning swatting pitchy pests from my LinkedIn message box. Yesterday, I set off the swarm when I accepted several connection requests. 🪰 🪰 🪰 🪰 🪰 🪰 🪰 🪰 🪰 🪰 🪰 🪰 Sib: Is there any opportunity for me to design and develop websites for you? Me: Buh-bye SWAT! Oscar: (Via audio message)…

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