Archive for March, 2017
Paper Template: Push the Right Button, Don’t Get Bogged Down with Design and Ditch the Copywriter to Create a Website Fast
This might make you angry… I know that it did for me back when I realized that:
I’d spent literally years unsure about how to make a sales page and opt-in page… I was scared that my website would “look stupid” with an ugly design and some of those weird cheesy “headlines” and “sales messages”… copywriting…
But can I tell you what happened next?
This was before I created Paper Template. I hired someone to create a “mini-site” design for me… about 300 bucks… I had to wait a couple of weeks… it came back, and I didn’t discover until years later that the plain “white piece of paper” design (Amazon uses a plain white background, Google uses a plain white background, eBay) out-coverted the “pretty” looking website… by a long shot…
The only thing I can figure is that visitors were pulled in MORE by the words on the screen than the “beautiful” design, huge logo and everything…
And then… I paid a copywriter 400 dollars (an inexpensive one, this is a person who writes the persuasive text on the web page) and had to wait two more weeks for that…
Let me tell you what happened with the copywriter. They had me fill in a 12 page questionnaire. It took me a couple of days to complete, actually. And then, the copywriter only made MINOR tweaks to the text I had entered.
It was largely a copy and paste job. To give you an idea, one part of the questionnaire asked me to list the names of all 17 videos contained in my product. The copywriter chose to only list the 9 most exciting videos and then said… plus 12 more videos for a total of 17 videos!
I don’t regret paying the copywriter or the graphic designer because I wouldn’t have finish the sales page anyway… but as they say… here’s what I paid for:
Pushing button: $1
Knowing which button to push: $399
Now, you yourself might have paid thousands of dollars for a website design, and maybe thousands more for a copywriter…
And I don’t think copywriters are bad… but…
Can I give you a free copywriter? (in plugin form?)
It’s called Paper Template.
And it not only creates your landing pages for you (opt-in pages, sales letters, download pages, webinar replay pages, etc.) but it also:
- allows you to do it independent of your website’s theme (let Paper Template run your whole site or create a landing page in addition to your blog)
- has a number of designs (including that tried and tested plain white one that converts) so you can have a website where people focus on the WORDS and not just how beautiful your design is
- has a ton of pre-built pages with the EXACT words and phrases you need to use… just customize to make it your own or delete what you won’t use (it’s easier to edit crap than air)
- has a bunch of pre-written headlines and bullet points built right into the plugin… just click, click, click your way to a profit-pulling web page
Check out Paper Template and discover how you can get it for 7 dollars (the quick and easy version) or 47 dollars which includes mobile responsiveness, templates, swipe file, and so much more.
259: Reinvent Your Life, Culitvate Your Inner Circle, Absorb Values, and Model the Right People with Damion Lupo

Damion Lupo says that when it comes to choosing the people you want around you, “The way they do SOMETHING is the way they do EVERYTHING.” For Damion, money is a side effect of what he does, and he’s more focused on circulation and contribution, helping others succeed financially.
Listen in to our conversation as Damion talks about owning our own life, absorbing values, and modeling the right people (paying close attention to what’s under the hood as opposed to that external visible lifestyle). He’s got lots of life advice about everything from disconnecting digitally, to noticing/observing nature and spending time thinking about those bigger issues.
Quotes:
“The way people do something is the way they do everything.” – Damion Lupo
“Today, when I think about my goals, it’s not necessarily to make 10 times as much money this coming year; it’s to create 10 times as much impact.” – Damion Lupo
“We have to make sure that we know what’s under the hood with people that we’re spending time with.” – Damion Lupo
Takeaways:
02:05 Money follows impact, not the other way around. Focus on contributing value and solving problems, and financial success will naturally follow.
05:45 Choose your inner circle carefully, as the people around you significantly shape your values, ethics, and personal growth trajectory.
09:56 Authenticity in business means being transparent about costs, services, and intentions, rather than manipulating client emotions.
15:37 Develop a consistent morning routine that sets a positive tone for the entire day, prioritizing personal development and gratitude.
20:17 Create intentional space in your schedule for stillness, disconnection from devices, and personal reflection to maintain mental clarity and prevent burnout.
Resources
- Total Control Financial (Website)
- Reinvented Life (Book)
- Hal Elrod’s The Miracle Morning (Book)
- The One Thing (Book)
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258: End Destructive Money Habits and Regain Financial Control with Hilary Hendershott

Do you sometimes feel that money is in control of you, or otherwise has you backed into a corner? Hilary Hendershott is a financial advisor who believes your money operating system (that limits your beliefs) is based on your first money experience.
If there’s never enough money, you need to allow different results. Replace your beliefs with new ones, stop saying the same tired phrsaes, create a spending plan, and then follow actions that support that plan to completely change your life and outlook on money.
Quotes:
“Money is a very adult concept. It’s very hard for the young human brain to grapple with. People are basically crazy about money.” – Hilary Hendershott
“When you have a money operating system called ‘there’s never enough money,’ when money comes into your bank account, the only thing to do is get rid of it.” – Hilary Hendershott
“Most people think they have an earning problem, but the truth in my experience is most people actually have a spending problem.” – Hilary Hendershott
Takeaways:
02:42 Your early money beliefs shape your financial behavior, creating a personal “money operating system” that can limit or empower your financial growth.
12:14 Changing your financial narrative starts with deciding to transform your money story and replacing negative self-talk with empowering language.
15:53 Practical financial health requires getting real with your numbers, creating automated systems, and separating emotions from financial decisions.
18:35 Abundance comes from asking for more, negotiating better, and taking control of your earning and saving potential.
20:02 Anyone can overcome financial challenges by forgiving past mistakes and taking consistent, intentional actions.
Resources
- Hilary’s TEDx talk (Youtube)
- Hendershott Wealth Management (Official Website)
- Money Blueprint for Business Owners (Website)
- Profit Boss Radio (Podcast)
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257: Market Your Killer Website with Exposure Ninja Tim Kitchen

Tim Kitchen from Exposure Ninja (claim your free website review at ExposureNinja.com/review) is an expert at creating five-page sites.
If your business needs a website, or just a website makeover, Tim’s process involves discovering your businesses core services. Each of those sub-services requires a separate page on your website. Also, every business needs a blog to answer the 20 most important questions your customers have, in the form of in-depth blog posts.
Quotes:
“Modern SEO is arranging the information about your business in a way that makes Google want to rank your website highly.” – Tim Kitchen
“Your blog is a way to get search visibility as well as a way for you to introduce your business to people who might be new to you.” – Tim Kitchen
“The stuff that’s obvious to you might not be obvious to them. We’re not saying they’re stupid. We’re just saying they don’t know your business like you do.” – Tim Kitchen
Takeaways:
00:48 SEO is about arranging business information so Google wants to rank your website highly.
09:31 Create website content by listing your top services and answering the most common customer questions using tools.
14:17 Web designers often focus on design without understanding SEO, creating gaps in website optimization.
19:34 Get a free, detailed website review to understand your site’s marketing potential without sales pressure.
21:16 Improve website visibility by sharing helpful, informative content that genuinely assists potential customers.
Resources
- Exposure Ninja (Website)
- Free Website Review (Website)
- Answer The Public (Find Common Questions)
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