In this episode I sit down with Jessi Honard from Owl Eyes Creative to talk about copywriting, business personas, and how to craft a story that gets attention.
- How Jessi introduces herself at networking events [5:31]
- Her top ‘golden nuggets’ for writing better copy [6:17]
- Why reading is the key to better writing [7:11]
- The key to a great story for entrepreneurs [8:20]
- The companies Jessi thinks do a great job of sharing their story [10:27]
How Jessi ties everything back to her background in education [15:42]
- Jessi’s approach to taking existing copy to the next level [19:25]
- Jessi’s advice on creating lead magnets [21:33]
- Her best advice for a brand new entrepreneur learning copywriting [23:54]
- Her advice for established entrepreneurs trying to improve [25:12]
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Guest:
Jessi Honard (@jessicahonard) is a storyteller, author, teacher, and word nerd. She is a former high school English teacher turned entrepreneur who now helps business owners tell their story in a compelling way that results in business growth.
Company:
Owl Eyes Creative is a writing and editing firm that specializes in custom content creation. They excel at business writing, creative writing, ghostwriting, fundraising, targeted marketing campaigns, and web content creation.
The STEADY Formula:
- Strategic | Is it a single solution for a single problem?
- Targeted | Do you know your audience?
- Educational | Does it empower your audience?
- Actionable | Can the audience use it immediately?
- Digestible | Can your audience consume it?
- Your Own | Is it unique to your brand and personality?
Quotes:
“You’re never going to get better if you don’t practice.” – Jessi Honard
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