I know that after a 2:15 minute module, a 2-hour live Q&A makes for a long week. I trust there is a lot in here for you, [wlm_firstname].
I’m here for you – and I really enjoy our time together.
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Links Mentioned in this Session
- Fiverr – Major outsourcing on the cheap
- MySpeed – Play videos at a speed that works for you
- My Contract Template
Accountability Items From Members
- Sven – some version of a working website up by next week!
- Jeff – Find a way to value add with meet/greet, hospital appearance, big donors to get your fee from a low-ball budget
- Robert going to pitch $5,000 + 3 add ons for $1,000 each for ROLE gig
- Colin – keep working the mission and let’s aim for a landing page at SocialExceptional.com
ChatRoll from this Meeting
11:02:35 From Rene Chevalier : top
11:03:07 From Rene Chevalier : i have technical issues and will only listen today and i f i have a question, then i have to use the chat. please keep it in min!
11:03:09 From Rene Chevalier : mind!
11:04:12 From Rene Chevalier : i loved the interview in the module!!!
11:04:52 From Barry Friedman : Excellent, Rene! I’ll watch for your input
11:08:23 From Rene Chevalier : i checked the websites of the members where spoken about in the module and found only a few adapted the suggestions – i was surprised!!!! it was so sound I AM HAPPY THAT HE OFFERS THAT!!! GREAT
11:09:25 From Rene Chevalier : ROCCY RACOON1
11:13:54 From Jeff Celentano : www.trueartist360.com
11:14:24 From Jeff Celentano : www.goodvibrationsbeachboys.com
11:15:03 From Jeff Celentano : Both of which can benefit from a copywriting reboot.
11:15:52 From Rene Chevalier : BRITHDAY MASTER IS A LINK ADN SHOULD BE REMOVED ACORDING TO THE MODULE AND MY EXPERIENCE
11:21:57 From Rene Chevalier : you find it under contact
11:22:04 From Rene Chevalier : right
11:32:17 From Rene Chevalier : even better to have differnt website
11:39:51 From Suz to Barry Friedman(Privately) : Yes, but sick – laryngitis and chest cold
11:42:19 From Suz to Barry Friedman(Privately) : I am looking down because I’ve got my iPad looking at the websites you’re bringing up live
11:43:04 From Barry Friedman to Suz(Privately) : Where are you stuck? What would make the next hour one of the most valuable in your life.
11:45:44 From Suz to Barry Friedman(Privately) : I/m so far behind, I’ve been skimming the modules and wondering where to dig in.
11:46:55 From Rene Chevalier : 🙂
11:49:59 From Suz : Hey guys – I just wanted to say hi. I have laryngitis after a long week/weekend of work and it’s developed into a chest cold. So I’m just miming my participation today.
11:50:23 From Rene Chevalier : get better soon
11:50:24 From Colin Campbell : Hey Suz! Hope you feel better soon! Great to see you!
11:50:30 From Sventastic : Hi! sorry you aren’t feeling well. Glad you are still here.
11:50:36 From Sventastic : here on the call that is to say
11:51:01 From Robert Ace : That sucks. Get well soon.
11:53:20 From Rene Chevalier : i saw it already attached to this weeks module …
11:55:28 From Robert Ace : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUUs2AGtoLA&feature=youtu.be
11:59:55 From Jeff Celentano : That was friggin’ awesome, Robert!
12:00:51 From Suz : There’s no honor among thieves, right?
12:03:19 From Bri Crabtree : Maybe you can plant the competition’s products in the CEO’s pockets? Not sure what the punchline is, but just an idea.
12:04:35 From Rene Chevalier : great idea!
12:19:05 From Rene Chevalier to Barry Friedman(Privately) : when is the linkedin module coming? (IT IS IN WEEK 7)
12:19:19 From Suz : And my performing name is Soozi. The Soozi Show!
12:21:47 From Robert Ace : Nice idea. That could be funny 🙂
12:24:28 From Suz : I have a question – is there a list of all of our website links in the group somewhere? Did I miss it?
12:25:32 From Rene Chevalier : no doesnt exist
12:27:10 From Jeff Celentano : Yeah, I’d love to see everyone’s websites. I’ve also posted a couple of times for some examples of past Blueprint members current websites as well.
12:35:55 From Suz : Ohhh yes. out of MN. although I knew him from NY. Very funny silent act. Ren fFairs. He’s in his mid 60s now
12:36:34 From Suz : Oops sorry, that was a private message
12:37:18 From Bri Crabtree : bye everyone!
12:39:36 From Suz : Ha! I knew Danny in NY where he was gigging and we were both part of the Big Apple Circus Clown Care Unit
12:40:15 From Suz : Sorry, did it again
to put off doing other work! 😉
12:51:21 From Cliff : gotta go. adios.
12:51:34 From Rene Chevalier : bye
My Scratch Notes
Sven – Nike has Just Do It! I can’t do that. I can’t think about it like Nike. I have to be more direct.
More specific.
Jeff – Grossly underutilized what I’ve learned over the year. Headline idea:
You’re a Musician
No One Knows You
Let’s Change That
<Start Now>
Bri – Birthday Parties – big following in Alameda. FB ads to 5 miles radius
80/20
ColinEntertains.com – list the options on there
Post your copy on our group
Cliff – Facebook Ads for parents in 10 mile radius of these cities – and use the name of the city right in your ad!
Jeff’s business – big picture
Create Facebook File where we can add our websites – DONE
What can you do with one thing
Robert is going to change his pricing to reflect
Jeff – Value add with meet/greet, hospital appearance, big donors, sponsor events
Sven – functional website this week!!!
Bonus Live Q&A with Brian Keith Voiles
Here is the video replay of the make up Live Q&A. And what a gift to have Brian spend 3 hours with us. Is that guy alive with passion and love, or what?
You can see the list of people he reviewed below. I suggest listening to it all as the immersion will have a positive effect on your mindset about copy and selling.
Audio File if you’d like to take it on the go.
Websites Reviewed (in order of appearance were)
- Patrick Gregoire
- Bri Crabtree
- David Garrity
- Robert Ace
- Danny Orleans
- Rene Chevalier
- Anthem & Aria
- Ashley Turner
- Alan Rich
- Tuey WIlson
- Suzanne Haring
- Jeff Celentano
Chat from this Session
09:01:30 From Jeff Celentano : www.goodvibrationsbeachboys.com
09:01:47 From Jeff Celentano : Not sure ow to best aproach this from a copywriting perspective.
09:01:53 From Alan Rich : www.BeMagicalShow.com
09:02:01 From Alan Rich : would love to get feedback
09:04:05 From Sventastic : Hey All, sorry to say I have to multi-task a bit, so I will be listening in the background and have to leave early for another meeting, but I am listening attentively.
09:04:30 From Jeff Celentano : Hey Sven. Good to have you here in any capacity.
09:04:43 From Barry Friedman : http://thegreatgregoire.com/
09:05:21 From Jeff Celentano : That’s a great looking site although it did take a moment to lead.
09:05:29 From Jeff Celentano : “load” I meant..
09:05:42 From Bri Crabtree to Barry Friedman(Privately) : Can I request to be evaluated in the next 30 min? I have to leave for a gig in 1 hour. I updated all the copy last night.
09:06:12 From meg : Hi All, I see my name, but not in screen – I’m here~
09:06:12 From Barry Friedman to Bri Crabtree(Privately) : Yes! I’ll get it next
09:06:29 From Bri Crabtree to Barry Friedman(Privately) : awesome thanks!
09:11:32 From Jeff Celentano : He’s got all the makings of a good site. Testimonials, videos, corporate logos, etc.
09:12:03 From Jeff Celentano : It’s challenging for entertainer sites because we’re not selling a physical or digital info product.
09:12:08 From ashleyturner : I would book him for sure. Excellent site.
09:13:14 From Jeff Celentano : So, it should be more personalized specifically to him, then?
09:13:54 From Jeff Celentano : Exactly.
09:14:11 From Jeff Celentano : Diggin’ the testimonials though..
09:15:22 From Jeff Celentano : Aside from a few very small tweaks, this looks to be a pretty effective site to my eyes. We’d have to check how his conversions are to get a more acccurate idea.
09:17:58 From David Garrity : organic search?
09:20:24 From Jeff Celentano : Great opening questions, Bri.
09:24:16 From ashleyturner : Bri – this site is a million times better then any uk kids show entertainers. The images are so strong and it really shows personality.
09:24:20 From Alan Rich : I’m not sure I would say a large group. I’m sure you do parties with 10-15 kids.
09:24:56 From meg : Could the copy be a little larger?
09:25:10 From Alan Rich to Barry Friedman(Privately) : wanted to make sure you saw my site: www.BeMagicalShow.com
09:27:16 From Barry Friedman : REalizing there is no “5 minutes” with Brian… I’m here for as long as we have him. Sorry – and HAPPY!
09:27:26 From David Garrity : Yes!
09:27:51 From Alan Rich to Barry Friedman(Privately) : I find more boys want magic shows.
09:39:32 From Alan Rich to Barry Friedman(Privately) : I think it’s harder to read white fonts
09:42:47 From meg : I love that “look into your future†Brian
09:47:24 From David Garrity : Thanks Brian and everyone!
09:53:47 From Jeff Celentano to Barry Friedman(Privately) : This is all great stuff. I’m getting a lot of ideas and direction from this. No need to review the old site I posted here at the top of the chat. I have a much clearer idea of what needs to be changed on the new site re-design.
09:55:18 From ashleyturner : Great site David!
09:55:53 From David Garrity : Thanks Ashley.
09:57:11 From meg : THANK YOU!
09:57:40 From Alan Rich to Barry Friedman(Privately) : especially with gray type. I have a hard time reading it.
09:58:07 From Bri Crabtree : Thanks everyone I have to leave for a gig! Bye.
09:58:21 From meg : Amazing sites – all of them!
09:58:51 From David Garrity : Bye Bri
10:12:31 From Alan Rich : I think it is a great photo, and it could be for a real estate agent.
10:12:57 From meg : I love that!
10:13:57 From Robert Ace : You could put company logos up there as well. So they know straight away you’re a corporate entertainer.
10:14:38 From meg : Yes, because I like this photo – it looks very top drawer
10:16:12 From Jeff Celentano : Brilliant!
10:18:24 From meg : My father had a great expression you could use: “Beware the high cost of low priceâ€
10:18:49 From Alan Rich : nice quote
10:21:28 From meg : Is there a way to market ads to private jet companies?
10:22:19 From David Garrity : Meg!! Great!!
10:22:20 From meg : That’s the client you want!!
10:22:36 From meg : Oh darn!
10:26:35 From meg : Also, I really like that you have the photo on the opening page, that really speaks to who you are, then on the last frame for contact, you have a very friendly warm shot. Approachable and “contactableâ€
10:29:00 From Alan Rich to Barry Friedman(Privately) : Am I on your list?
10:30:08 From David Garrity : Is Jason Bourne on the call?
10:35:18 From meg : You know, every time the shot of the logo for Great Clips, it looks as if Anthem is a hair dresser – I’m I being picky?
10:39:55 From Jeff Celentano : So, the trick is to make these sites as mobile responsive as possible while focusing much of the value (copywriting-wise), on the top half of the site. “Above the fold” for those viewing on a desktop.
10:48:25 From David Garrity : That video could be used for private events also with different voiceover or text.
10:50:44 From meg : Gotta hop off here all and go into rehearsal. Thank you So much for all the info! Have a great weekend.
10:50:52 From David Garrity : Bye Meg
10:50:54 From Alan Rich : have fun
10:51:05 From Rene Chevalier : bye
10:51:13 From Alan Rich : bye
10:51:23 From Robert Ace : bye
10:52:14 From Alan Rich : Barry, Are you going to have time for my website? www.BeMagicalShow.com
10:52:38 From Barry Friedman to Alan Rich(Privately) : coming now
10:52:59 From Alan Rich to Barry Friedman(Privately) : thanks
10:55:58 From micklunzer1 : gotta go! Thank you! This was enlightening!
10:56:08 From Rene Chevalier : bye
10:56:26 From Jeff Celentano : Will Gigmasters even let you link to your own site? Most of those sites don’t want you booking outside of their established ecosystem.
10:56:50 From ashleyturner : Thanks for your comments guys
10:56:52 From David Garrity : They all do if you pay for their membership.
10:57:05 From David Garrity : But, if you book off the site some won’t let you get a review
10:57:34 From David Garrity : And it won’t go towards your “ranking” on their sites
10:57:45 From Jeff Celentano : Hhm..Gig Salad mever lets me even mention my site. Everything has to be done through their platform.
10:57:56 From David Garrity : Are you a member?
10:58:10 From David Garrity : Paid?
10:58:38 From Jeff Celentano : Yeah but on the lowest tier..Not the best source of high quality leads unfortunately,
10:59:21 From David Garrity : Ah, I’m there for free so I thought that’s why they don’t allow outside links. That might be a change. The others don’t care but some won’t allow the gig to count.
11:02:11 From Jeff Celentano : Gotcha. Oh, David, really diggin’ your opening video.
11:02:55 From David Garrity : Oh, thank you! I think it’s too long and needs to show some of the smaller one-man stuff so it doesn’t scare away smaller event planners. Thoughts?
11:02:58 From Jeff Celentano : Great web copy too. Getting some great ideas. This is what I’ve been wanting to see.
11:03:51 From Jeff Celentano to Barry Friedman(Privately) : No need to hit mine. i’m getting way more out of checking out everyone else’s.
11:07:19 From David Garrity : Maybe it needs a funny caption?
11:08:28 From Robert Ace : “The only thing missing is your audience”
11:09:45 From Rene Chevalier : i also think it should be less about you,but more about audience. don´t tell but show!
11:09:59 From Rene Chevalier : show how they react! i loved your trailer!
11:10:11 From Rene Chevalier : should maybe right in the beginning
11:10:19 From David Garrity : Rene, who is this for?
11:10:28 From Rene Chevalier : tuey
11:10:41 From David Garrity : Cool
11:11:01 From Suz : WOW, Tuey!
11:11:40 From Suz : I LOVE the video!
11:11:53 From Alan Rich to Barry Friedman(Privately) : great video!
11:12:05 From Alan Rich to Barry Friedman(Privately) : all you need is your video and an email
11:12:10 From Rene Chevalier : the video is just great! … and he is just an amazing dude
11:12:18 From Barry Friedman to Suz(Privately) : suzanne you want a time with Brian?
11:12:22 From Suz to Barry Friedman(Privately) : So COOL!
11:12:24 From Alan Rich : great video!
all you need is your video and an email
11:14:42 From Barry Friedman to Suz(Privately) : give me the best webiste
11:14:58 From Suz to Barry Friedman(Privately) : Oh Gawd…
11:15:05 From Suz to Barry Friedman(Privately) : 😉
11:15:10 From Suz to Barry Friedman(Privately) : TheSooziShow.com
11:15:12 From Barry Friedman to Suz(Privately) : cool
11:15:30 From Barry Friedman to Suz(Privately) : don’t cry
11:27:06 From Rene Chevalier : i like the pic
11:29:14 From Rene Chevalier : i gonna watch it 🙂
11:34:03 From Suz to Barry Friedman(Privately) : Thanks, Barry! I didn’t cry! 😉
11:34:08 From Jeff Celentano : www.goodvibrationsbeachboys.com
11:34:16 From ashleyturner : Got to go…. see you soon guys!
11:34:24 From Robert Ace : Bye
11:34:27 From ashleyturner : THANKS SO MUCH BRIAN
11:34:27 From Suz : Bye
11:34:30 From David Garrity : Bye Ashley
11:34:30 From Rene Chevalier : bye
11:34:48 From Alan Rich : got to go too. Have a great weekend!
11:34:56 From Rene Chevalier : same
11:34:58 From David Garrity : Bye Alan
11:35:00 From Robert Ace : Bye Alan. Ditto
11:48:54 From Robert Ace : I unfortunately have to leave. Thank you very much for all the advice Brian.
All of you have a great weekend!
11:49:10 From Barry Friedman : You guys are amazing! I just came back and can’t believe you’re still going! I LOVE BRIAN!!! Such a giver.
11:50:01 From Rene Chevalier : yes, great!
11:51:08 From David Garrity : He’s great!
11:51:41 From Barry Friedman : You wouldn’t believe what Brian charges his clients… this is insane.
11:53:16 From Barry Friedman to Suz(Privately) : So?? How was it?
11:54:26 From Suz to Barry Friedman(Privately) : Yes – It’s actually better than I thought – and some of what he told me are things I meant to do, but haven’t followed through with.
11:55:26 From Suz to Barry Friedman(Privately) : BRB
11:55:27 From David Garrity : I have a quick question also.
11:55:39 From Barry Friedman : Jump in next, David
11:56:17 From David Garrity : Thanks!
11:56:21 From Barry Friedman to Suz(Privately) : We have to get you on a ONE GOAL A DAY plan, girl!
11:57:57 From Suz to Barry Friedman(Privately) : Yep!
12:02:34 From Jeff Celentano : Great question, David
12:06:15 From Barry Friedman : Clayton – The Ultimate Desktop Copy Coach
12:07:02 From David Garrity : Thank you!!
12:07:17 From Barry Friedman : Advertising Magic – Brian’s Book! Coming via PDF to us.
12:07:26 From Barry Friedman : Business owners who want to write their own copy
12:07:30 From Suz : Yaaaay!!
12:07:34 From Jeff Celentano : WOO HOO! Thank you. Brian!
12:07:35 From Suz : Thanks, Man!
12:07:42 From David Garrity : Wow, thanks so much Brian!!
12:07:46 From Rene Chevalier : THANK YOU!!! 12:07:51 From Suz : We’ll all come to SLC!
12:08:35 From David Garrity : I made some changes while the call was going on already! lol
12:08:48 From David Garrity : Have a great day everyone!