Recommended Resources

Categories

I’m Not Ashamed of This…

By Tom Ruwitch

Here comes a “shameless” sales pitch. No lead-in story. Just the facts, Zach. If you sign up for my Content Marketing Masters program before 11:59 p.m. today… I’ll be your Coach-on-Call for three months. That means you can contact me by email or video-chat with a question, problem, or feedback-request — anytime you want… …and I’ll give you my…

Read More

RecomMONDAYtions ~ 2023.06.26

By Tom Ruwitch

Events  Create Your Book Without Writing a Word(Tuesday, June 27, 4 PM ET)Michael DeLon, “The Paperback Expert,” will demonstrate how you can increase your credibility and become your prospects’ obvious choice — by becoming a best-selling author of your own book.  Registration Open: How to Transform Your Content from Boring to Brilliant So Prospects Tune In,…

Read More

This Guy’s Pitch Could Have Worked, if Only…

By Tom Ruwitch

I got this LinkedIn direct message yesterday from a guy named Max after I accepted his connection request: “Θα ήθελα να σας γνωρίσω με το (τα προϊόντα μας), μια υπερσυγκλίνουσα πλατφόρμα που συνδυάζει το δίκτυο, την αποθήκευση, τον υπολογισμό και το σχετικό λογισμικό σε ένα συμπαγές, πραγματικά Ανθεκτικό σε σφάλματα αποτύπωμα δύο κόμβων με σχέδιο…

Read More

Persuasion Lessons from a King’s Speech Therapist

By Tom Ruwitch

I watched “The King’s Speech” this weekend… …and, as always, I shed some happy tears. I couldn’t help it. When “Bertie” stands in front of the microphone… …and we hear the first bars of Beethoven’s 7th Symphony… ….and the speech therapist Lionel gives him an encouraging nod… and he begins, “In this grave hour…” …I…

Read More

RecomMONDAYtions ~ 2023.06.19

By Tom Ruwitch

Events  Your Message Matters Networking Event(Wednesday, June 21, 3 PM ET)Holly Jackson hosts this monthly event, combining guest experts with great networking. Marcy and Alex from Writers Co will share tips and tricks to success in writing your book and unblocking writers block. Dr. Noor will share some amazing pointers to unlock your energy and…

Read More
brian kurtz

RecomMONDAYtions ~ 2023.06.12

By Tom Ruwitch

Events (All times EASTERN)   Collaboration Strategies for a Changing Landscape(Wednesday, June 14, 2-3 PM ET) R.J. Redden and Dean Isaacs host this monthly roundtable designed for forward-thinking decision makers, entrepreneurs, and service providers. They’ll explore the transformative power of collaboration.   Try New Things in Your Outreach(Thursday, June 15, 5-7 PM ET)A great networking/learning event hosted by…

Read More
AI-inspired billboard

AI did not Create this Brilliant AI-inspired Billboard…

By Tom Ruwitch

Last week, I visited an online forum where some copywriters were debating the good and bad of AI.  A couple of doomsdayers announced they were quitting copywriting to become plumbers or electricians.  Maybe they should move to Antwerp where they can work on this building: Brilliant… …and ironic.  I’d bet a gazillion dollars AI didn’t…

Read More
bootcamp

A Crazy Good Offer From Brian Kurtz

By Tom Ruwitch

Soon after sending yesterday’s email, I interviewed the great Brian Kurtz for my podcast the Story Power Marketing Show.  Ordinarily, days or weeks pass between the interview date and the episode go-live date.  But I launched this episode right away because I wanted to get the word out about Brian’s upcoming Overdeliver Bootcamp which launches on June 20.  I…

Read More
How the Marketing Legend Became my Devoted Student

How the Marketing Legend Became my “Devoted Student”

By Tom Ruwitch

A few weeks back, marketing legend Brian Kurtz joined my list, fell in love with my emails, and then shouted so from the rooftops.  First the backstory… For 34 years, Brian worked  for the publisher Boardroom, Inc. (now Bottom Line, Inc.) where he handled all marketing activities – including direct mail, direct response television, e-mail,…

Read More
virginia muzquiz

RecomMONDAYtions ~ 2023.06.05

By Tom Ruwitch

RecomMONDAYtions Episode #2 In case you missed last week… This is RecomMONDAYtions, a weekly serving of sites to visit, podcasts to hear, videos to watch, resources to try, and more — delivered every MONDAY morning. Enjoy… Events  Build a Network That Works(Monday, June 5 — 3:00 PM ET)Last chance to attend this masterclass with Virginia Muzquiz…

Read More