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Jason Hartman starts this episode of The Creating Wealth Show with a candid discussion about some internal workings in his business, properties in Indianapolis and Memphis. The disastrous political policies that lead Detroit into economic devastation and high crime rates. Jason Hartman interviews Keith Fitz-Gerald, the Chairman of The Fitz-Gerald Group and Chief Investment Strategist at Money Map Press. A bestselling financial author, Keith's investment perspective is a daily feature for more than 500,000 Money Morning subscribers in 35 countries. A frequent commentator for financial news outlets including Fox Business, Bloomberg, CNBC Asia, Cavuto, Varney & Company, BNN, MarketWatch, and others, Keith Fitz-Gerald is among an elite handful of world-recognized experts on global investing. Keith tours constantly on the financial lecture circuit alongside other legendary investor analysts including Jim Rogers, Steve Forbes, and Dr. Mark Faber and was lauded as a "Business Visionary" on the recent Forbes.com list. His engaging style and remarkable predictive record resonates with his audiences in North America, Europe, and Asia; investors and business leaders eager for Keith's insights into how colossal global economic, social, and political trends are disrupting the paradigms of the last 50 years to create the most extraordinary investment opportunities of our lifetimes. The investment community praised Keith's recent book Fiscal Hangover (Wiley) as "Essential reading for every serious investor" and "A brilliant, spirited explanation of the origins of the current mess and more importantly how you can cleverly turn the chaos to your advantage.". His upcoming book Tomorrow (Sutton Hart 2012) spotlights today's global trends and offers a road map for business leaders and investors to profitably navigate the turbulent waters of unprecedented global change.     Follow Jason on TWITTER, INSTAGRAM & LINKEDIN Twitter.com/JasonHartmanROI Instagram.com/jasonhartman1/ Linkedin.com/in/jasonhartmaninvestor/ Call our Investment Counselors at: 1-800-HARTMAN (US) or visit: https://www.jasonhartman.com/ Free Class:  Easily get up to $250,000 in funding for real estate, business or anything else: http://JasonHartman.com/Fund CYA Protect Your Assets, Save Taxes & Estate Planning: http://JasonHartman.com/Protect Get wholesale real estate deals for investment or build a great business – Free Course: https://www.jasonhartman.com/deals Special Offer from Ron LeGrand: https://JasonHartman.com/Ron Free Mini-Book on Pandemic Investing: https://www.PandemicInvesting.com

How do you put together a seven, eight or even nine-figure promotion? (Just in case you weren't sure, “nine figures” means north of 100 million dollars. And yes, you're about to meet someone who has written a promotion that took in more than $100 million.) But in fact, there are precious few copywriters who have done all this and will tell you how. However, our special guest today is one of the few who can, and will—and he's Henry Bingaman. All told, Henry's copy has generated well over $300 million. He's written blockbusters for Newsmax, Natural Health Sherpa, and Money Map Press, as well as other top publishers. And just as important to me, Henry is both trusted and feared by those at the top. I can't think of a better way to demonstrate trust than by what top copywriter Marcella Allison said: “I practically have Henry Bingaman on ‘speed dial'. Seriously. Whenever I'm faced with a difficult choice, or major business or career decision, he's the first person I reach out to!” And as for fear, it's the right kind. The legendary late Clayton Makepeace said, “Henry is on the short list of copywriters I would never dream of going up against. He really is that good.” So now you know a little about Henry. But what you're going to hear about on today's show is Henry's awesome Seven Stories method for writing powerful, long-lasting, chart-topping sales letters and VSLs. Free bonus from Henry: “8 Questions To Discover Your Big Idea” https://www.henrybing.co/idea/ Download.

In today's dynamic business landscape, where companies constantly compete for customers' attention, effective business copywriting is your best chance to rise above the noise. Our guest, Will Green, of Copy Road, shares three key copywriting principles that can significantly improve your brand's impact, help build persuasive messaging, and establish meaningful connections, ultimately driving business growth and lasting success.About Will Green:Will Green is the master of copywriting. He's the Founder of Copy Road, where he's teaching others to turn content into cash flow for their businesses. Will is one of the few copywriters to earn 7-figures in royalties, making him the best person to talk to about copywriting for businesses.Will used to work in a Charleston-based independent publishing house, Joggling Board Press, where he was in charge of marketing and platform development. He became a junior copywriter at Stansberry and further honed his copywriting skills at Money Map Press. Now, he's helping clients with their copy while also sharing his valuable knowledge through his course “The Hunger Games,” where 100% of profits from buying go towards feeding hungry people.Episode highlights: Copywriting principles, though effective, can lose their impact when being overused, making them predictable to the audience. Mastering these basics empowers you to refresh your messaging while maintaining relevance with your audience. (06:17)  In business copywriting, less is more. Concise, resonating copy is undeniably effective, memorable, powerful, and persuasive. This minimalistic approach is a crucial principle as it makes your message clear and easy to understand, and ultimately - more memorable.  (07:25) The secret to writing a winning copy is simple - make a big promise to your audience and make sure you deliver on it. The trick is understanding their problem, offering them a practical solution, and convincingly showing that you can and will fulfill that promise. But making the promise is only half the battle; the ability to deliver on that promise is what ultimately distinguishes successful businesses. (08:24)  Building genuine customer relationships is a vital aspect of business copywriting that often gets overlooked. Copywriting is not just about crafting persuasive words; it's about creating a narrative filled with honesty and transparency. This sets the stage for a consistent relationship, trust, and loyalty, ultimately impacting the overall customer experience and business growth. (13:09) While artificial intelligence has many strengths, achieving consistency at scale with it is still a challenge. For instance, AI isn't up to par yet when it comes to preserving cohesion across different types of content. But paired with human understanding of communication, it can achieve tremendous results. That's why there's no reason to fear AI. Instead, embrace it as a powerful business tool for maximizing human potential and accelerating business progress. (26:25)  Will's best advice for entrepreneurs:“What works in copywriting is you make an offer that people want, and you make it clear, and then you prove that you can deliver it because if you promise me something I want and you prove to me that you can deliver it, and I can afford your price, I'm going to buy.” (07:25)Connect with Will:  Twitter LinkedIn Resources Mentioned: Hunger Games course Copy Road Follow Beyond 8 Figures: Linkedin Twitter Website

“My passion is really around finance and economics. I spend a significant amount of time studying both academically and from journalistic curiosity, three major anomalies in the market that I build my strategies around,”- Garrett Baldwin Today, on "The Wiggin Sessions," Garrett Baldwin, joined the conversation to discuss a range of topics spanning journalism, economics, energy, and the four pivotal trends that he believes hold the key to profitable investment opportunities. Garrett Baldwin, a distinguished research economist and financial writer, holds degrees in economics, finance, and business from Hopkins, Purdue, and Indiana universities. Drawing from his extensive trading experience, he has lent his expertise to clients across 27 different countries, specializing in risk assessments. Currently, he spearheads the mission of Money Map Press, aiming to maximize profitability through strategic investing. Listen in to hear Garrett's insight on media bias, the intricate challenges of transitioning to a sustainable energy model, and the trade-offs involved in pursuing green energy alternatives. He shares his opinion of the web of cause and effect that shapes our financial landscape and the broader implications of the potential shifts in the global economic landscape. Tune in to discover the Four Ds, the crucial trends to watch over the next decade: De-Americanization, Deregulation, Decarbonization, and Digitalization so you can navigate these uncharted waters, worry less about the news cycle, and cultivate your wealth. Don't forget to join the sessions and get access to our new special report called “The Anatomy of a Bust” about the banking crisis of 2023.   Key Takeaways Garrett shares how his journalism background revealed media bias and its impact on perception How bias intertwined with politics, economic theories, and social media shapes today's media landscape and led to the rise of citizen journalism Why traditional indicators like the M2 money supply index might not carry the same importance as they used to How China's rise, and evolving financial landscapes impact the markets The role of inflation targeting in policy decisions What “crisis” he believes the FEDS will use as the catalyst for balance sheet expansion Garrett shares his proactive strategies for predicting market downturns and safeguarding investments The challenge of transitioning away from the US dollar due to dependency on US dollar debt and complex global dynamics Garrett's four key trends to watch over the next decade: De-Americanization, Deregulation, Decarbonization, and Digitalization How the ongoing trend of decarbonization, driven by government regulations, is shaping industries and trading markets The impact of digital currencies like FedNow on financial institutions and the economy Why it's essential to understand the interplay between central bank policies and different sectors to make informed investment decisions Connect with Garrett Baldwin Money Map Press Money Morning Garrett on LinkedIn  Connect with Addison Wiggin Consilience Financial The Wiggin Sessions on Facebook The Wiggin Sessions on Instagram The Wiggin Sessions on Twitter Resources This Town: Two Parties and a Funeral-Plus, Plenty of Valet Parking!-in America's Gilded Capital Capital Wars: The Rise of Global Liquidity Stewart Brand The Anatomy of a Bust Sign Up for The Wiggin Sessions The Wiggin Sessions - YouTube Share the Wiggin Sessions on Apple Podcasts JOIN THE ESSENTIAL INVESTOR TODAY!

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Our guest today is Million-Dollar Mike Morgan, who has broken sales record after sales record with his sales letters and VSLs. Mike is now copy chief for Money Map Press, a major direct mail publisher. He's also a still-very-active copywriter. He doesn't have time for many podcast interviews, so we're especially grateful that he could join us today. Here's why he's here: Let's say you've just written a great sales letter for a product launch. Well, guess what? Your work is NOT done yet. You still need emails — lots of them. To your list. To your new customers, after they buy. And for affiliates to mail out for you. Plus, you ALSO need ads and advertorials. To get prospects to your page. Oh, and don't forget. All these things have to be done FAST. Well… Mike has just the solution to your problem. And I've got to say, it's pretty cool. On the show, Mike told us how he did a lot of these things intuitively, but had to develop a system for a new group of copywriters getting started at Money Map Press. He basically needed to open the lock to the treasure chest in his unconscious mind, and share what was already there. What he discovered is that, for the “ads for the ad” (emails, advertorials, Facebook and Google ads, etc.), 90% of the work had already been done, in the writing of the main sales piece. Knowing what to look for, and what to do with it once you found it, was one of the main unique value points of Mike's system. He also explained why speed takes care of so many problems. Going for perfection right out of the gate slows you down and doesn't get you perfection in any case. But speed blazes a trail that can lead to perfection, if you navigate it right. Mike gives you some great hints on how to do that. You'll get a lot from this show, even if you only write sales letters. Because of a lot of the ideas and methods Mike discloses are just as valuable for getting started on a big project. Download.

Carolynn's take on entrepreneurship is unique and honestly a breath of fresh air amongst all the $10K per month hype and “Be your own boss!” stuff plastered all over social media. We covered sooo much awesomeness in this episode. Asking the right questions, using leverage and figuring out what motivates you - plus a rant or two for extra spice. Listen now. Can't-Miss Moments From This Episode:Question: “How can I get started?” Answer: Don't ever ask that question again. Hate to break it to you, but there is such a thing as a terrible question. Carolynn and I get a little ranty on this one. What kind of subliminal message are you sending to your prospective clients with your pricing? (hint: it's OK to be Neiman Marcus, and it's OK to be Dollar General. But you better know WHICH on you are). Are you investing in your business? If your answer is “no,” allow us to offer you a quick mindset adjustment on the incalculable value of spending both time AND money on your skills.  Counterintuitive advice: why Carolynn insists (and I agree!) that having a day job can help you be a much better entrepreneur.  How to distinguish legit mentors and coaches from BS artists: Carolynn's simple test for figuring out who's a true expert and who's just flexing on IG.This one is jam-packed full of advice. Don't miss out - listen now!Carolynn's Bio:Carolynn Ananian is a financial copywriter at Money Map Press. Despite the pandemic and one of the worst stock markets in Wall Street history, she's still sold a buttload of investing newsletters and made her employer a lot of money when other businesses were closing their doors. Carolynn spends most of her time building sales funnels and upselling customers. Her specialty is finding the "hidden money" - the opportunities most businesses overlook when it comes to quickly scaling revenue. Carolynn has not written any NYT bestselling books, but her mom thinks she's awesome.  Resources and links mentioned:Carolynn's WebsiteCarolynn's LinkedInThe War of Art by Steven PressfieldMindset by Carol DweckMeditations by Marcu AureliusCome kick ass with me:Permission to Kick Ass websiteAngie's Facebook PageAngie on InstaAngie on YouTubeDownload this episode

Sheraz Mian, director of research at Zacks Investment Research, says that while the Federal Reserve may have stopped using the word 'transitory' to describe inflation, it's still the right word for most issues currently facing the market, noting that once current headline-driving situations like the supply-chain crisis and labor shortages and inflation can be sorted out, the earnings picture and growth outlook remains strong. He expects the market to struggle for another quarter or more, but to look much better in the second half of the year. David Trainer of New Constructs revisits five successful Danger Zone picks from 2021 -- UBER, AFRM, RIVN, DASH and WRBY -- that he thinks are falling knives, still dangerous despite being down more than 40 percent from their peaks, and nit he Market Call, Michael Robinson,  chief technology strategist for Money Map Press, notes that there aren't many great charts to be looking at right now, and he discusses how he is picking and choosing through the increasing volatility and other changing conditions.

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Founder of the Mentoress Collective and world renowned Copy Chief Marcella Allison has the data and experiential proof to show that women who are a part of women only mentoring and peer groups reach higher levels in business and in life. Join us as we discuss, and Marcella shares specifics on how women can close the success gap and raise each other up. Guys you can listen in as well :--). Marcella Allison is the CEO of Copy Harvest LLC and the founder of the Mentoress Collective (formerly Titanides Mentoring Collective), an organization dedicated to promoting female freelancers, entrepreneurs, and copywriters. Learn more at sexistsecret.com. As a copywriter, she works with some of the top direct-response companies in the industry. She has written for The Motley Fool, BottomLine, Inc., Advanced Bionutritionals, Money Map Press, Metabolic Living, The Bo Eason Group, and more.  Her copy has generated over $100 million in sales for financial trading services, alternative health supplements, and information products. As a mentor and copy chief, she designed and led Money Map Press's proprietary training program for in-house and freelance copywriters.  Today she mentors over 1,200 women in the Mentoress Collective.  In 2018, Marcella was awarded Copywriter of the Year by American Writers and Artists Inc. for her outstanding performance record and impact on the copywriting industry. She's a featured speaker at industry events including AWAI's Copywriting Success Bootcamp, Copy Chief LIVE, and The Copywriter Club In Real Life. Marcella is the co-author of, Why Didn't Anybody Tell Me This Sh*t Before? a collection of wit and wisdom from women in business. As the founder of the Mentoress Collective she is dedicated to helping women go as fierce and far in business and life as they desire.

Zach Jonson, chief investment officer at Stack Financial Management, says that the market is reaching all-time highs with 'weaker and weaker breadth and more narrow selectivity,' and that this dichotomy indicates that the risk of a correction is rising. Jonson says that investors who are significantly overweight in equities due to the market's hot run over the last year might want to pull back now to avoid a potential crunch as they watch this skirmish between the market's fundamentals and technicals play out. Also on the show, Nicholas Marshi, editor at BDCReporter.com, discusses the current earnings season and why he sees a 'golden age' ahead for business development companies, Odeta Kushi, deputy chief economist at First American Financial Corp. talks about the changing dynamics of the housing and real estate market, and Michael Robinson, chief technology strategist for Money Map Press, talks tech stocks in the Market Call.

It's been a big week for big-tech stocks. Michael Robinson, Chief Technology Strategist at Money Map Press, and Thomas Donohoe, CEO of Level Agency, discuss big-tech stocks some include Apple (AAPL), Facebook (FB), and Shopify (SHOP). Robinson says that this is the summer of big tech. Tune in to find out more.

The tech sector has recently rallied; here to talk about this is Michael Robinson, Chief Technology Strategist at Money Map Press. He discusses long-term tech investments to watch as well as looking at the Select Spector SPDR Trust Technology ETF (XLK). He then explains his current bullish tech picks which include Nvidia (NVDA), Shopify (SHOP), and Square (SQ). Tune in to find out more.

Carolynn Ananian and I have been friends (and colleagues) for awhile. And each of us has gone through the whole “I suck at being a business owner ‘cause I'm over here working for THE MAN” phase of self-torment. But at some point we both realized that taking a job can actually be an advantage for a creative entrepreneur. Listen now to get the full story!Can't-Miss Moments From This Episode:Not sure what you want to be when you grow up? That's OK… maybe you're about to “fall” into your career path (like we both did). Can you still call yourself an entrepreneur if you take a break to work at a job? The pros and cons of becoming someone's employee (hint: we don't flat out forbid you to take a job if you want to be an entrepreneur) My favorite question ever: do you want to start a business or do you just need therapy? So you hit your goals… what the hell happens now? (you're probably not sailing across the finish line into “happily ever after” land… but you CAN do something else) The two things you really need to focus on to get your business off the ground You don't want to miss this one. Listen now!Carolynn's Bio:Carolynn Ananian is a financial copywriter at Money Map Press. Despite the pandemic and one of the worst stock markets in Wall Street history, she's still sold a buttload of investing newsletters and made her employer a lot of money when other businesses were closing their doors. Carolynn spends most of her time building sales funnels and upselling customers. Her specialty is finding the "hidden money" - the opportunities most businesses overlook when it comes to quickly scaling revenue. Carolynn has not written any NYT bestselling books, but her mom thinks she's awesome.  Resources and links mentioned:Carolynn's WebsiteBOOK: Late Bloomers: The Hidden Strengths of Learning and Succeeding at Your Own Pace (support local bookstores - NOT Amazon - with this link!)Kevin Rogers' site, Copy ChiefAbbey Woodcock's site, Freelance Co-opBOOK: The Well-Fed Writer (the one I read that launched my career - you can buy direct from the author's site with this link)BOOK: So Good They Can't Ignore You (support local bookstores with this link!)Come kick ass with me:Permission to Kick Ass websiteAngie's Facebook PageAngie on InstaAngie on YouTube

Steve Nguyen, portfolio manager at Causeway Capital Management, says that the development of coronavirus vaccines will have short-term and limited impact on health-care and pharmaceutical stocks, but that the change in administrations and the advent of new technologies will have a much more long-lasting and positive effect on the sector. Also on the show, James Clark of Nuveen Asset Management talks about real assets and infrastructure investments, Jill Gonzalez of WalletHub.com discusses a survey showing consumers dislike deferred interest credit cards, and Michael Robinson, chief technology strategist at Money Map Press, talks stocks in the Market Call.

Marcella Allison was told that a “glorified bookkeeper with an English degree” does not become a venture capitalist after she enthusiastically approached the guest speaker in her MBA class. He continued to tell her that since she didn’t get her MBA from Harvard, didn’t have a 4.0, wasn’t captain of the lacrosse team, this was never going to happen. Everything of this stereotypical profile she didn’t fit. But she refused to let some arrogant man determine her path or worth. Through tenacity, grit, due diligence and a willingness to seek advice from people she knew (and who those individuals knew), Marcella found the right women to provide her direction, information and a clear roadmap that would land her multiple VC employment offers at the same time. Marcella is the CEO of Copy Harvest and the founder of the Titanides Mentoring Collective, an organization dedicated to promoting female entrepreneurs, marketers and copywriters. As a copywriter, she currently works with some of the top direct companies in the industry. Her clients include the Motley Fool, Money Map Press, Metabolic Living and more. Her copy has generated over 100 million in sales for financial trading services, alternative health supplements and information products. Today, Marcella joins the podcast to share her story of how she never took no for an answer and overcame many challenges to become a successful VC in a male dominated business world. Overcomer Playlist Recommendation Respect - Aretha Franklin 9 to 5 - Dolly Parton Pearls of Wisdom How you should never let any man tell you what you can and cannot do, in business and in life. Whenever you’re faced with a big decision, always do your due diligence. The importance of reaching out to your women-only networks when learning new skills or changing careers. Why employees and freelancers are assets and not liabilities who deserve to be paid first. Show Notes To get access to the full show notes, including links to all the resources mentioned, visit LifeWithArwen.com/15 Get The Book! She Handled It, So Can You!: An Inspiring and Empowering Financial Guide for Women Connect with Arwen Becker Facebook Instagram LinkedIn Twitter Rate & Review If you enjoyed today’s episode of She Handled It, hit the subscribe button in Apple Podcasts, (or wherever you listen) so future episodes are automatically downloaded directly to your device. You can also help by providing an honest rating & review over on Apple Podcasts. Reviews go a long way in helping us build awareness so that we can impact even more people. THANK YOU!

Bryce Doty, senior portfolio manager at Sit Fixed Income Advisors, says that the bond market is particularly difficult right now but that domestic issues remain stronger than the rest of the world, and could be buoyed by rates that rise slightly sooner than many people expect. He notes that with the Federal Reserve committed to keeping interest rates in positive territory, rates really only have one direction to go from here. Also on the show, Michael Robinson, chief technology strategist at Money Map Press says in the Market Call that technology companies aren't just good investments right now, they are the reason the economy has been able to avoid a depression, noting that if it weren't for technological advancements the country could not have done as much work-at-home commerce as it has throughout the current pandemic. Tom Lydon of ETFTrends.com makes a gold fund his 'ETF of the Week,' and Matt Schulz of CompareCards.com on how subscription spending of all types has ramped up amid social distancing.

I was always taught that the most effective marketing happens when the buyer and the seller win. What that means in the real world is that the seller writes copy to provide an undeniable value in their product or service to their prospective buyer. Then the buyer wants to pay the price to acquire the product or service. But what happens when the world, or your business, turns upside down and everything you are doing is no longer working? Or maybe you never needed to market before and now you do? Or maybe there is a crisis outside your control and you need to pivot because your old way is no longer working?  The world is seeing a massive shift in how consumers perceive marketing these days. Think beer company ads with massive crowds in bars or travel companies promoting trips to Italy, China or Spain or, well, anywhere right now? Marcella Allison has been writing copy for decades and helps businesses craft copy when times are stable and when they are not so stable. She also mentors other women to help them hone their craft. I sit down with Marcella in this interview to discuss the art of copywriting. Marcella also shares three questions you can ask yourself to craft your message and a framework for all your marketing copy that helps you define your customer, their needs and your needs. We also have a discussion about why it is important for women to join a group to lift their careers (Yup, she even shares the data to prove this.) By the end of this episode I dare you to say I can't write copy. If you do, reach out to Marcella or myself and let us help you. Marcella Allison,  is the CEO of Copy Harvest LLC and the founder of Titanides LLC, an organization dedicated to promoting female entrepreneurs, marketers, and copywriters. As a copywriter, she currently works with some of the top direct-response companies in the industry. Her clients include The Motley Fool, BottomLine, Inc., Advanced Bionutritionals, Money Map Press, Metabolic Living and more.  Her copy has generated over $100 million in sales for financial trading services, alternative health supplements, and information products. As a mentor and copy chief, she leads Money Map Press’s proprietary training program for in-house and freelance copywriters.  She also mentors over 600 women in the Titanides.  In 2018, Marcella was awarded Copywriter of the Year by American Writers and Artists Inc. for her outstanding performance record and impact on the copywriting industry. She’s a featured speaker at industry events including AWAI’s Copywriting Success Bootcamp, Copy Chief LIVE, and The Copywriter Club In Real Life. Marcella is the co-author of, Why Didn’t Anyone Tell Me This Sh*t Before? a collection of wit and wisdom from women in business. As the founder of the Titanides she is dedicated to building a new arena, where dynamic, creative women co-mentor, elevate, and support each other on the journey to success. She also has a brand new course that is launching that helps women to build their authentic authority with a leading high-level executive coach and therapist, Dr. Cristy Lopez. 

In This Episode:    Our guest today is Julie Hassett. She's brought in millions of dollars for publishers like Agora Financial, Seven Figure Publishing, and Money Map Press as one of their only female copywriters.    More recently, she's stepped into a leadership role as Director of Marketing for a financial investment company called My Wall Street.    Julie's not only an influential player in the marketing world - she's also written educational materials about finance that are currently being used nationally in public schools and even at Harvard University.   And before all that, Julie came from a pretty fascinating background - she's worked as an actress in Los Angeles and an English teacher in Europe, and she even owned a Bait & Tackle shop in Tennessee.    All of these experiences helped form her creative process and her approach to running a writing business. Let's get to it.   Episode Highlights   How Julie went from dressing up as a Teletubby on screen to writing financial sales copy The ad that convinced her to become a copywriter in the first place How Julie navigates the publishing world as one of few female copywriters Navigating the bold cultures at different Agora companies Making sure you're heard when working with big personalities  What Julie learned when she made the leap from senior copywriter to copy team manager How she quickly reached a level of success most writers only dream of  Building up a bulletproof professional network so you can have work whenever you need it Three things Julie does every week to make sure she's always moving her business forward The books she swears by to get good at copy fast How she gets work done while caring for a new baby Stopping overwhelm and anxiety from creeping in when things get insane Her advice for balancing “now money” and “future opportunity”

Melanie Warren constantly impresses us with her ability to wear many hats – and always with clarity, purpose, and immense positivity. She's a marketing strategist, teacher, and clarity coach (which we'll talk more about in today's episode).   She's also a very talented copywriter who studied with Parris Lampropolous as one of his cubs, and now writes copy for her own clients.   When she's not writing copy, she designs and directs the copywriter training at Money Map Press – an Agora company.   So needless to say, she's a busy woman – and on top of that she studies buyer psychology, and is a constant student of learning the ins and outs of what makes people tick.   We're lucky to have her with us today and we've got a lot to learn from her. So let's dive in.   Episode Highlights   How to direct your writing career with purpose and clarity the 3 reasons people take action (and how to speak directly to them in your writing) How to "kill your darlings" in your writing and your biz to make room for the truly great stuff. Melanie's trick for balancing her work flow while working on many different projects How to apply what you learn from your mentors without losing yourself and your style. The best way to be present in your experience as a writer – no matter where you're at on your journey How to handle the big mental load of being a writer and a business owner

Jim Welsh, macro strategist and portfolio manager at Smart Portfolios, said he expects the market to rally to rpughly 2,950 on the Standard and Poor's 500 ahead of the next Fed meeting, only to have the central bankers issue some sort of disappointing news around a rate cut that puts the market into a short tailspin down to the 2,750 range. From there, Welsh said, expect an oversold bounce that helps to fuel the next rally. Also on the show, author Caitlin Zaloom discusses the lengths parents go to in order to pay for college educations, we rebroadcast an interesting disagreement between Jeremiah Reithmiller and Steve Tresnan of HighTower Advisors on how to use alternative investments in a portfolio, and Michael Robinson of Money Map Press stops by to talk stocks in the Market Call.

In this episode, Will Green, an A-List copywriter and a Copy Chief at Agora's Money Map Press division comes on the show to share his journey of becoming a high paid copywriter, how he's written $100 million winning campaigns and what new copywriters can do if they want to work for him.  Listen to this episode now to get insights from a copywriter who's in the trenches.

Million Dollar Mike Morgan is a top copywriter currently working for a major division of the world’s largest financial publisher, Agora Inc. As a copywriter for Agora’s Money Map Press division, Mike’s in charge of promoting newsletters and other financial advisory services. His promotions that have made as much as $17 million apiece. Mike doesn’t like to do many interviews, but he’s one of my closest personal friends and so I was able to convince him to share some valuable inside secrets with you about what it’s really like to write for the big guys. Mike’s also one of my copywriting mentoring clients and I couldn’t prouder of him. And, he’s a Gary Halbert All-Star, one of a handful of top copywriters who Bond and Kevin Halbert invited to read and comment on one of Gary’s letters for their special audio series. 1. So tell us how you got here. Everyone’s path to the top is different, and I know for a fact yours is interesting! 2. It seems like everyone I talk to wants to write for Agora. Give us some highlights about what it’s like, and how it’s different from how you thought it would be. 3. What’s the biggest difference, for you, between writing sales copy for an Internet info entrepreneur and writing copy for a big financial publisher? 4. OK, so, not many people know this about you, but you’re a coach and teacher yourself. At least in a past life. You’ve coached copywriters and you even coached an Olympic cycling team at USC. These days you put 100% of your time into copywriting. But putting on your coach hat for just a minute, what advice would you give someone who wants to eventually become a copywriter for the big publishers? 5. I rarely talk about this on the podcast, but you and I have talked about this a lot personally, so I thought I could broach the subject here. It seems that sometimes copywriters don’t have the best people skills, which is something you’re really good at yourself. Could you talk about what difference that makes, especially in the big-time? 6. Finally, I’d like to ask you for one or two really great tips for a copywriting career nobody talks about, but you wish you’d known yourself way back when. What would those be?Download.

Million Dollar Mike Morgan is a top copywriter currently working for a major division of the world’s largest financial publisher, Agora Inc. As a copywriter for Agora’s Money Map Press division, Mike’s in charge of promoting newsletters and other financial advisory services. His promotions that have made as much as $17 million apiece. Mike doesn’t like to do many interviews, but he’s one of my closest personal friends and so I was able to convince him to share some valuable inside secrets with you about what it’s really like to write for the big guys. Mike’s also one of my copywriting mentoring clients and I couldn’t prouder of him. And, he’s a Gary Halbert All-Star, one of a handful of top copywriters who Bond and Kevin Halbert invited to read and comment on one of Gary’s letters for their special audio series. 1. So tell us how you got here. Everyone’s path to the top is different, and I know for a fact yours is interesting! 2. It seems like everyone I talk to wants to write for Agora. Give us some highlights about what it’s like, and how it’s different from how you thought it would be. 3. What’s the biggest difference, for you, between writing sales copy for an Internet info entrepreneur and writing copy for a big financial publisher? 4. OK, so, not many people know this about you, but you’re a coach and teacher yourself. At least in a past life. You’ve coached copywriters and you even coached an Olympic cycling team at USC. These days you put 100% of your time into copywriting. But putting on your coach hat for just a minute, what advice would you give someone who wants to eventually become a copywriter for the big publishers? 5. I rarely talk about this on the podcast, but you and I have talked about this a lot personally, so I thought I could broach the subject here. It seems that sometimes copywriters don’t have the best people skills, which is something you’re really good at yourself. Could you talk about what difference that makes, especially in the big-time? 6. Finally, I’d like to ask you for one or two really great tips for a copywriting career nobody talks about, but you wish you’d known yourself way back when. What would those be?Download.

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And I hate predictions, mostly because most of them are, you know, wrong and people are pulling stuff out of thin air. But last year's episode, where I made predictions for 2018 was so popular that I decided to do again and just have fun with it. Really, that was one of the episodes that we got the most feedback on, one of the most feedbacks. And people were listening to that episode all the way to the end of the year, really. We had some comments, emails, that came in towards the end of 2018 where people who had just found the podcast were like, "Hey, I listened to your 2018 episode, because I want her to see how you did and what was right and what was wrong." A couple of things, I actually had chuckles on, so I'm glad I was able to make them laugh. But the way I do prediction, is really I try to look at trends. What is going on? What has been going on? And as they say in trading, the trend is your friend. So the trends will probably continue. So if we can identify these trends, especially if they're long term, if they have been occurring in the past and they're going to continue to occurring. Then those are things that we can actually benefit from in a financial sense. Right? So for example, the aging population of the United States, more and more people are getting older. The boomer generation is older. And so there are ways to monetize that, if you want to. See those are the types of trends, something that's not going to just be a flash in the pan, and just go away in a few months, but something that's going to continue for a long term. Those are the types of trends that I would like to identify. Those are the trends that I would like to invest in. And just, put your money in and take advantage of this over, and over, and over again where you don't have to watch it, and monitor it, and really be more passive about it. So before we get into the predictions of 2019, let's take a look back at what I said was going to happen in 2018, and see if I was actually right, or if I have egg on my face. So prediction number one from 2018 was that AI, artificial intelligence, is going to be used more and more in daily life. This is a trend, right? This is something that is occurring. This is something that we see. So this was kind of an easy prediction. And AI was more ingrained in almost all aspects of life nowadays. More and more cars have the self driving features. We have these firms, these financial firms, like Betterment that are money managers who are mainly using AI to manage people's money and allocate it in certain investments. The Quant Funds, the hedge funds that are run by algorithms and computers. They made money this year, while most funds lost money, and the marketing as a whole was down. So all the index funds were down. And most of the stock picking funds where they actually have people doing the work were down. And if you're interested in this, in AI, and learning about what's coming down the road, where we might be going as a species, take a look at the book called "The Singularity is Near" by a guy named Raymond Kurzweil. I mean, this is crazy, crazy stuff that he predicted years ago. Now not all of it has come to fruition yet, but we are much closer now than ever. And basically what he calls the singularity is when man and computer will be basically one. I mean, we're still human, but computers will be part of our brains is what he's saying. And we're not there yet. But I mean, do you know anybody who still doesn't have a smart speaker in their home? Right? One of these Alexa Echos, or the Google Home, or the Facebook Portal, or any of the others. I mean, everybody's got these things. So it's moving more and more in that direction with smart homes, and smart doorbells, and smart alarm systems, and all this stuff. I mean, the quote unquote smarter our homes get, the more stupider we get, because we're using our brains less and less and less. But that is seeming like what the future is going to be holding. So this one particularly, I was right. So I'm one and oh, so far. Now, prediction number two from 2018 was that the stock market will actually be up in 2018. And I missed on this one, but only by a little. I mean it was up for the whole year, until November when it dropped about 20% and then we ended down somewhere around 6% for the year, depending on which exchange you're looking at. And well, I mean it was over done, market going up was overdone. And the feds started raising interest rates, which was inevitable. Growth also seems to be slowing down. So earnings growth, share growth, all those things, revenue growth, those are slowing down. And so those were particularly the reasons why the market was down. It was down a little bit, not too much, and for those of us who were long stock or long index funds and ETFs, and then we were selling calls against them, we actually turned out a really good year. So if that's something that you haven't been doing, I would suggest you do so even, especially if you don't think that the marketing is going to continue to go up 20% a year. All right, so far I'm one and one. Prediction number three was that oil prices will be higher. And oil was at $60 a barrel at the beginning of the year. Currently as I record this, it's trading at $52 a barrel. So I was wrong on this one as well. But again, just like the stock one, I was right until November. And then oil tanked, from $77 all the way down to $42 and then rebounded in January of 2019. So why? Well OPEC really, they decided to take back their production cuts. So they had cut production and that had sent oil higher and then they came out and said, "Hey, you know what? We're not going to do these cuts anymore. We're going to put more oil into the market." And prices dropped. That was the main reason. And once they did flood the market, oil prices started to drop. But there was something else at play here as well that I want to talk about. You see, being long oil was a very easy trade. You listen to what OPEC is saying and you follow along with it because over the last couple of years, two, three years, they've been spot on. So when they say they're going to pump more oil, prices go down. When they say they're going to cut back on oil, prices go up. So it's been pretty easy to see that. And long oil was a very, very crowded trade, meaning that there were a lot of people who had long options, and long futures contracts in oil where they were just buying them, thinking that the price is going to go up and up and up. And so when the price started dipping, the price started dropping, these algorithms, these funds that use computers, started selling and that caused margin calls on a lot of futures trading firms. That caused panic selling, which caused more dropping of the oil price, which caused more margin calls, and more selling. And in the end it was a bloodbath that blew up many futures trading funds and firms. And it wasn't pretty. And that's why you have a drop from 77 to 42. I mean, that's almost a 50% drop because not because of a huge major fundamental change, but because of the way these firms were trading the futures markets. And so that part has now, it's over, the selling on that is over. And since then oil has actually rebounded. So, it's up about, it was at 42 at the low. Currently it's right around 52, so it's up $10 since then, which is about 25% from the low. So what is oil going to do next year? It's hard to tell. So I'm not going to be making a prediction on this one. But I do believe that oil is going to remain steady. It's not going to be as volatile as the November. I mean, most of the year was not that volatile. It got very volatile in November. And so at that point, if you're trading oil, like we do have our blank check trading course where we trade options in oil. One of the first things I said was, "Hey, if you don't need to be in the market, don't be in the market." The volatility is getting super high. Just take a step back as option traders and options sellers, we don't need to be in the market every single month. We do not need to put our money at risk when things are going crazy. And so that is why you really need to look at volatility as well as what is the stock doing, what is the market doing, to keep an eye on volatility as well, especially, well, we'll get to that in my future predictions. Prediction number four from last year, 2018, was that China would be more independent and stronger. And I was right about this one. As I record this, the US and China are at odds right now, and going toe to toe in a trade war. They got terabytes on both sides. And they're trying to talk it out and it doesn't seem like they're going anywhere. This was unthinkable 10 years ago, I mean, even five years ago. This was unthinkable. But it is happening and the Chinese are not backing down. I mean trump had a trade war with Mexico and Canada recently, right? And both of them made concessions fairly quickly, and those are pretty big markets, especially Canada. But China is holding firm. So they are getting stronger and stronger. They are becoming more dominant in the world, especially certain parts of the world where the US is not. And they're taking over, and I would say that their influence is even greater than the Soviet Union was at the time in the 80s. So that leaves me two for two in my predictions. The last prediction of 2018 was that it was going to be a great year for option sellers. And it was. It was truly. The majority of the year, we had low amounts of volatility and put spreads and non directional trades worked very, very well until the end of the year though when the markets dropped. The VIC spiked, and people that were unprepared, they got hurt. So although the markets were down themselves, I'm going to say that option sellers still came out ahead at the end. So after my first year of predictions, I'm going to end up three and two. So I won three and I lost two. Okay, so let's look at 2019. What is on the horizon? First of all, I'm going to say that interest rates, I believe, will be higher at the end of the year and inflation will be higher as well. In fact, you can already sense and feel the inflation in consumer goods like food, travel, and any kind of services that you pay for. So to tame inflation, the Fed will have no choice but to raise rates, two times, maybe three times, maybe more. Hopefully not more, that's going to kill the stock market. But at least two times, maybe three times. And that will put a damper on a lot of things. So I would say for prediction number one, interest rates will be higher. Inflation will also be higher. Second prediction is that we are actually headed for a recession here in the United States. Now this one is a little bold, I think, because most pundits out there are saying that we will not have a recession in 2019. But I do think there we will have one. Now to have a recession, you have to have negative growth for two quarters, meaning the economy has to contract for two quarters in a row. And so you will be in a recession for a while before it is officially called a recession. So let's say, whenever you hear this three, let's say for the next three months you have negative growth and then another three months you have negative growth. So six months from now is when they would say, "Oh, you know what? Hey, we're in a recession." It's a lagging type of indicator. So even though you'll start feeling the effects of it now and for the next six months, it won't be called a recession until six months from now. Okay. So I see economic activity slowing down in at least the back half of 2019 if not sooner. We're not going to have much growth in the first half. We will have inflation, and layoffs in the second half. And then in 2020 they'll actually come out and say, "Hey, you know, we were officially in recession and that it started in 2019." So that is my prediction. It won't be called the recession until 2020 and they're going to try to keep that as far away into the future as possible, because we do have elections and all that stuff coming up. But I think in 2020 they're going to say that yeah, we're in recession and it started in '19. So that leads me to prediction number three, which is that the stock market, will be lower. Last year, I said it was going to be higher, this year I'm saying it's going to be lower. And as I record this, the S&P 500 is at 2,600 right around 2,600. So I believe it's going to be lower at the end of the year. Now again, this is contrary to most analysts. According to most analysts, the markets should be higher next year, because what they're saying is that when January is a positive month, the market overall for the year is positive. So, that's the way it normally happens. I think this year is going to be an abnormal year.  I don't know what we're going to do for the rest of February or rest of January. Market has been up a little bit so far. We did have a little bit of a Santa Claus rally at the end of the year of 2018. That normally bodes well for the markets. But I think growth is going to stall. I think earnings will stall for most companies and after a decade of strong stock market, we're going to have another year of declines. So that's my prediction there. Onto prediction number four. Everywhere you look, and this is a little bit more localized. So everywhere you look now, when you see financial ads. Now if you are a trader, if you are an option seller, you see ads on Facebook, you see ads on Google, you see ads following you around with the remarketing. And eventually you'll subscribe to something like a download, a free PDF report or some something and you'll buy some small thing, and you'll get on these email lists. So then once you get on one email list, it seems like you get on a thousand different email lists, because then everybody starts selling you and sending you emails about buy this and buy that. And so when you look all over at these financial ads run by these financial newsletter companies that want you to give them money for their financial information and research, a lot of the marketing you are seeing nowadays and it started in 2018, but it's really going to, it really picked up towards the end, is about pot stocks, right? Marijuana, that pot stocks are going to be the next boom in investments. You probably already understand this and now you have to understand why this is. Okay. Why all of a sudden is there this huge focus on marijuana? Well, because financial newsletter companies have to keep coming up with new ideas to pitch you. That's what it is. They can not just come out and say, "Hey, we want you to buy our newsletter and we're going to give you stock picks." Even though that's exactly what they're doing, right? They're going to be like, "Hey, we're going to show you how to get rich." Well, that's what everybody else says. So they have to stand out from the crowd. They have to make it enticing and mysterious. So even in their ads, they're going to be talking about this big opportunity or there's big amazing company, they're not going to give you the name, they're not going to give you exactly what it is until you actually give them some money. And the way the financial newsletter space is right now, it's dominated by a few companies that are owned by the same people. So I mean it could be all one big company, but for whatever reason, they've broken it up into several different sister companies that are all fighting amongst each other. So they do cooperate in the sense where they share their promotions and they share their email lists and stuff like that. But they are set up a separate company so that they look different. And so if you've heard of any of the names, like Agora Financial, Stansberry Research, Weiss Research, Palm Beach Letter, Oxford Club, Money Map Press, and I mean they got like a dozen others, all of these guys are owned by the same people. They all operate the same way. They try to entice you into buying their cheap newsletter for like $50 or $100, and then they hit you up with, "Hey, buy this thing for a thousand dollars. Buy this thing for $10,000. Buy this cruise for $15,000." A year ago, it was cryptos. That was the big thing, "Oh, cryptocurrency market, cryptocurrency market." Now, pot stocks are the big idea. I mean, who knows what it's going to be next, I don't know. But these guys are super smart. They're super creative. They're going to come out with something that will be new and mysterious to give us, to make us give them our money so they can tell us about their research. And myself, I don't think that most individual investors should actually be wasting their time on pot stocks. I'm going to get to my prediction. I'm not at the prediction yet, but when it comes to these marijuana stocks that are talked about in these new letters and whatnot, most of these are very small companies. Most of these are going to be knocked out of business, they're going to go out of business by themselves, or they're going to have somebody come in and knock them out of business before they make any kind of money. So I think that most individual investors should not be wasting their time on pot socks, but take it for what it's worth. Now, this ties into my prediction, which is prediction number four is that more and more states will be legalizing marijuana. Again, this is a trend. You can probably see this yourself, right? It's not something out of left field. They are already 11 states that allow it for recreational use. So it's legal for everybody. More and more are coming. Heck, I mean, I'm in Texas and Texas is going to have it up for vote very soon in the government. And Texas is as conservative as it gets. In fact, in Congress, they now have a congressional cannabis caucus, led by a representative from Oregon, which is going to try to get pot declassified, so that it is not treated the same way as other narcotics. Right now, pot is the same as crack, or cocaine or, all those other ones. But they are trying to make it so that pot is not as bad, and is not punishable by jail time, and fines, and whatnot as the other ones. If that happens, then it'll actually make it easier and more compelling for other companies to get involved in the marijuana trade. Now Canada, the whole country of Canada, it's legal, in the whole country. And the tax windfalls that are being collected by Canada, and by all these states that have already made it legal, I mean for everybody else, for the rest of the country, I think it's going to be a race not to be the last one to get to the punch bowl. I mean, you have all this money collected in taxes, and these governments are spending more than they collect. And that just seems like it never changes. But they going to see this as an additional tax revenue and if they see more and more states, like a domino effect. A few of them have already been doing it now more and more are going to be racing to it. And so I say that we'll probably have about 20 states legalize it for use by anyone, by the end of the year. And I think 30 of them will allow it for medicinal purposes. So medical reasons, for pain relief. So hopefully by the end of next year, you might have more than half the country allow pot for one reason or another. That's going to be a tipping point. And so in 2020 it might be a free for all. .And we might have legal marijuana everywhere, who knows. Or maybe just one or two states that are left holding out. But it's going to really change a lot of things. So the one company that I want to buy, to take advantage of this would be Philip Morris, ticker PM, because, I mean, they've been making cigarettes and smoking. They know about it, they know marketing, they know distribution. They have all the channels already there. Everything is laid out. As soon as they get the go ahead from the federal government that we're not going to prosecute you, they could go in and just blow up everybody in every state. The only limitation would be that the way the laws are now in each state, you actually have to draw or grow the marijuana in that particular state. You cannot take that marijuana to a different state to sell it. So you have to grow it in that state and then you have to sell it in that state. Actually, I'm not too sure about the selling of the actual goods. But I think you have to grow it in that state and you have to sell it in that state. I don't know about those, like those edibles, you know, like the gummy bears, and the chocolate bars. I don't know if those can be transported. I don't think so. But if that's the case, it'll be a little bit harder for Philip Morris. But I think they're going to be the ones that really hit a home run with this, or at least for recreational use. Now for medicine purposes, big Pharma, the big giants, Pfizer, Merck, all of them, they will make it a pill to some point, or an injection or something and they will dominate that field once it becomes legal. And so that's why the little companies that you have now, they're recommended by all the financial newsletters, those guys are going to be put out of business by these big firms once they come in. Now they might make a little bit of money for a year or two until everything becomes legalized. But the point is that right now, it takes such a huge investment to get that going that they might not ever get their investment back, before they're shut down, or put out of business. Now you might get lucky if you're an investor in one of these, and they might get bought out by a larger company. Philip Morris might come in and say, "Hey, you know what, we're not going to start our own nursery or pot growing facility. We'll just buy a couple that are already there." And then you might get bought out at that sense. And that might be lucky for you. But I wouldn't bet on it. I wouldn't say that that is the only way to make money. You never want to be an investment, in a stock and investment, hoping that the only exit you can have is a buyout. So that's prediction number four. On to prediction number five. This one is a little bit of a negative. I'm saying that real estate prices are going to drop. Now this one is going to be hard to gauge, right? We don't know if I'm going to win on this one or not, if I'm going to be right or not, because it depends on location. But overall, I feel that it's going to be a buyer's market, in the US when it comes to real estate. There're going to be fewer, fewer buyers in the market, and fewer sales overall. Now we're already seeing this happen. So if you look at the earnings calls, the earning reports of the larger home builders that we have, they already report fewer and few people coming in to see the models, right? They're having fewer closings. They still have people coming in that want to buy a house, to get in before interest rates go up too high. But they're looking at cutting down their expectations for 2019. They're not going to be constructing as many homes, because they're not seeing new people come in, saying that, "Yeah, yeah, we want a house six months from now. We want a house a year from now." And I'm seeing this effect myself as well, because an investment that I was in, which was, it was an investment where they were buying properties that are broken down here in Houston, they were fixing them up and then they were selling them. This investment actually did very well, but the fund is closing down, because there are too many investors like them. There are too many people that are chasing these deals of the messed up houses. There aren't that many houses there. There are more people chasing them, trying to buy them. And there are not enough people buying the homes, when they're fixed up. So that is leading to smaller and smaller profit margins for these fix and flippers. So the people running this investment decided to just shut it down and return all the money to investors instead of trying to keep doing it and go after smaller and smaller margins. And I'm hearing more of that sort of thing happening all over the country. Not just in Houston. But in other areas as well, like Atlanta, Denver, and others. So if you are looking to buy a home or a business property or even a business itself, you might want to wait. Or I mean, you could put in a low ball offer. Right? And just sit on it. And just let the person know and say, "Hey, you know what? Here's my offer. I think the market's turning and I think this is a legit offer. I'm ready to buy if you agree to this offer. Now I know it's less than what you were expecting. But keep my offer, keep my phone number. And if you ever decide to change your mind, let me know." And then just keep calling that person back after a couple months, two, three months, give them a call, "Hey, I'm still here. My offer's still valid. You want to do it, let's do it." Eventually I think there's a good chance that you're going to buy whatever you want to buy will be cheaper in a year or two. So, keep your powder dry. Keep some cash on hand, and be careful. So that's it for my 2019 predictions, much more dire than last year, unfortunately. But it does seem that there are dark clouds on the horizon. Now, I wish I was wrong. I wish I will be wrong on the direction of the markets and real estate, and other real assets, but we won't know until next year. That's the whole thing about predictions, right? I would love to hear what you guys think of this episode. Email me and let me know. If there's something I'm missing, please share that as well because I learned from you guys as much as you learn from me. So I hope you have an amazing year. Be vigilant, be careful on any risky ventures and maybe keep a little more cash than you have in the past on hand, because when things go down, that's great time for people who have cash to be able to buy stuff really, really cheap. So take advantage of that as well. And remember trade with the odds in your favor. -- LOVE ALLEN SAMA - OPTION GENIUS AND WANT TO LEARN MORE TRADING TIPS  AND TRICKS? HERE ARE SOME NEXT STEPS... SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST FREE 9 LESSON COURSE: https://optiongenius.com/ WATCH THIS FREE TRAINING: https://passivetrading.com JOIN OUR PRIVATE FACEBOOK GROUP:  https://optiongenius.com/alliance Like our show? Please leave us a review here - even one sentence helps. 

In this episode, Sandra has a special guest with her. Keith Fitz-Gerald is a seasoned analyst, trader and consultant with 35 years in global markets and extensive international media experience. And as Chief Investment Strategist for Money Map Press since 2007, he is one of the most widely read market experts on the planet. During this episode they talk about the power of investing today. What we can all learn from Wallmart and how to activate the power within.

Show notes In today's show we have deep dive into conversations with Legendary A List copywriter Doug D'anna who shares many powerful insights into the world of direct response marketing. Where he has been successfully cutting his teeth for over four decades as direct response copywriter producing wining controls for major financial newsletter publishers like InvestorPlace, Cabot Heritage Corp, Money Map Press, Forbes, Newsmax, Weiss Research, Street Authority, and Boardroom—companies that together generate hundreds of millions of dollars through direct response copywriting.   So pull out your note pad with pen and take reams of money making actionable notes. Here's a small sample of the actionable content; Model: The best copywriting formats discovered after conducting over 600 split tests (Yep he Gives ya proven winners to bank cashola)... Hear how Doug’s mistaken identity copy story, elevates his status amongst his peers and makes him the go to hired gun copywriter almost overnight Discover why the greatest living copywriter Gary Bencivenga, considers Doug “one of his ablest competitors.” Learn how to design the perfect customer buying scenario adopting “The Bridge to Next Breakthrough Methodology” (This allows you to zero in on the buying triggers for customers). At the 8 minute mark: Doug reveals one of his best kept secrets for crawling into your audience minds and drilling deep to unearth information which aids the sale... How to use the smile and dial method for finding freelance work, highly paid projects or land a dream job (anybody can use this method it’s so simple) Doug reveals what attributes you really count TO be an “A List Copywriter” even if your command of grammar and spelling is lousy. (Very inspiring) Doug retells his unusual back story of how he met ex rolling stone manager as a college student and how it kick started his career as a copywriter. The red flags warning system that can save you time and energy on dead end projects. This simple checklist of questions is worth its weight in precious gold. Success Quote The bridge to your next breakthrough begins on the customer side of the river. How To Connect Web: www.dougdanna.com

You think the market will be fine if Hillary wins the election... think again! Welcome back to another episode of Wall Street Unplugged. Today I'm joined by the No. 1 credit strategist in the world, Michael Lewitt. Michael is the editor of the Money Map Press investment advisory, Zenith Trading Circle. Michael starts off the interview by telling us why we are in a political crisis. With the election just one week away, Michael explains how the market has been in a completely "un-parallel" universe...  breaking down why investors have been fooling themselves this whole time. Then, giving us numbers no one else is talking about, Michael dives into the policies surrounding corporate America. This is capitalism upside-down. Michael shows us how companies are disguising investors everyday. Tune-in as he names a few over-looked sectors facing dangerous headwinds going forward. You see, Michael is not your average analyst. He is a best-selling author and has decades of experience focusing on the economy's unstable environment. His multi-dimensional strategy gives investors insights you simply don't hear on mainstream media. To end the episode, Michael gives us details on his own unique investing model. Step-by-step, he unfolds his strategy behind discovering the next bankrupt company.

Our guest is Michael Robinson, Chief Technology Strategist for Radical Technology Profits, published by Money Map Press. With technology continuing to evolve rapidly, it becomes difficult for investors to separate the winners from the losers. Michael Robinson has extensive experience in the world of technology and investing and in this interview he will explain the technologies that he thinks will be the big winners in coming years and how to invest in them. He will discuss trends in sensors, big data, cloud computing, mobile systems and biotechnology and identify companies that he thinks will deliver big returns for investors in each.

Our guest is Michael Robinson, Chief Technology Strategist for Radical Technology Profits, published by Money Map Press. With technology continuing to evolve rapidly, it becomes difficult for investors to separate the winners from the losers. Michael Robinson has extensive experience in the world of technology and investing and in this interview he will explain the technologies that he thinks will be the big winners in coming years and how to invest in them. He will discuss trends in sensors, big data, cloud computing, mobile systems and biotechnology and identify companies that he thinks will deliver big returns for investors in each.

Jason Hartman interviews Keith Fitz-Gerald, the Chairman of The Fitz-Gerald Group and Chief Investment Strategist at Money Map Press. More at: http://www.jasonhartman.com. A bestselling financial author, Keith's investment perspective is a daily feature for more than 500,000 Money Morning subscribers in 35 countries. A frequent commentator for financial news outlets including Fox Business, Bloomberg, CNBC Asia, Cavuto, Varney & Company, BNN, MarketWatch, and others, Keith Fitz-Gerald is among an elite handful of world-recognized experts on global investing. Keith tours constantly on the financial lecture circuit alongside other legendary investor analysts including Jim Rogers, Steve Forbes, and Dr. Mark Faber and was lauded as a "Business Visionary" on the recent Forbes.com list. His engaging style and remarkable predictive record resonates with his audiences in North America, Europe, and Asia; investors and business leaders eager for Keith's insights into how colossal global economic, social, and political trends are disrupting the paradigms of the last 50 years to create the most extraordinary investment opportunities of our lifetimes. The investment community praised Keith's recent book Fiscal Hangover (Wiley) as "Essential reading for every serious investor" and "A brilliant, spirited explanation of the origins of the current mess and more importantly how you can cleverly turn the chaos to your advantage.". His upcoming book Tomorrow (Sutton Hart 2012) spotlights today's global trends and offers a roadmap for business leaders and investors to profitably navigate the turbulent waters of unprecedented global change.

Keith Fitz-Gerald, chief investment strategist for Money Map Press and 20-year veteran of the markets, says Japan is not the U.S., or won't be able to inflate its way out of its massive debts. Keith also explains the exact cause for the 15% two-day drop in gold prices - and shares his favorite stocks to buy today.  

Our featured guest today, Keith Fitz-Gerald, is the Chairman of the Fitz-Gerald Group, as well as the Chief Investment Strategist for Money Map Press, where his daily analysis reaches 500,000 readers in 35 countries. He splits his time between the United States and Japan, and spends much of the year in China and emerging markets in search of investment opportunities others don't yet see. Keith has worked with think tanks around the world using his expertise in the science of complexity and in non-linear trends in the financial markets, to help policy makers predict future events, and prepare for them. Keith's investigations have resulted in him predicting the 2008 oil shock, the credit default swap crisis that helped bring about the recession, and also the Greek and European fiscal catastrophe that is still wreaking havoc to this day.

Our featured guest today, Keith Fitz-Gerald, is the Chairman of the Fitz-Gerald Group, as well as the Chief Investment Strategist for Money Map Press, where his daily analysis reaches 500,000 readers in 35 countries. He splits his time between the United States and Japan, and spends much of the year in China and emerging markets in search of investment opportunities others don't yet see. Keith has worked with think tanks around the world using his expertise in the science of complexity and in non-linear trends in the financial markets, to help policy makers predict future events, and prepare for them. Keith's investigations have resulted in him predicting the 2008 oil shock, the credit default swap crisis that helped bring about the recession, and also the Greek and European fiscal catastrophe that is still wreaking havoc to this day.

Jason Hartman starts this episode of The Creating Wealth Show with a candid discussion about some internal workings in his business, properties in Indianapolis and Memphis. The disastrous political policies that lead Detroit into economic devastation and high crime rates. Jason Hartman interviews Keith Fitz-Gerald, the Chairman of The Fitz-Gerald Group and Chief Investment Strategist at Money Map Press. A bestselling financial author, Keith's investment perspective is a daily feature for more than 500,000 Money Morning subscribers in 35 countries. A frequent commentator for financial news outlets including Fox Business, Bloomberg, CNBC Asia, Cavuto, Varney & Company, BNN, MarketWatch, and others, Keith Fitz-Gerald is among an elite handful of world-recognized experts on global investing.Keith tours constantly on the financial lecture circuit alongside other legendary investor analysts including Jim Rogers, Steve Forbes, and Dr. Mark Faber and was lauded as a "Business Visionary" on the recent Forbes.com list. His engaging style and remarkable predictive record resonates with his audiences in North America, Europe, and Asia; investors and business leaders eager for Keith's insights into how colossal global economic, social, and political trends are disrupting the paradigms of the last 50 years to create the most extraordinary investment opportunities of our lifetimes. The investment community praised Keith's recent book Fiscal Hangover (Wiley) as "Essential reading for every serious investor" and "A brilliant, spirited explanation of the origins of the current mess and more importantly how you can cleverly turn the chaos to your advantage.". His upcoming book Tomorrow (Sutton Hart 2012) spotlights today's global trends and offers a road map for business leaders and investors to profitably navigate the turbulent waters of unprecedented global change.

Keith Fitz-Gerald, chief investment strategist at Money Map Press, says Europe will come through the crisis stronger than ever. Frank breaks down big banks and tells us why most companies in this specific industry may not exist over the next 18 months. 

Frank and Keith Fitz-Gerald discuss the possibility of a major pullback in stocks over the next few months.  Keith is Chief Investment Strategist at Money Map Press. He has one of the best documented (and most accurate) predictive track records in the investment newsletter business.

Jeff Clark, editor of S&A's Short Report options service, tells us why the sell-off in momentum names could lead to a short-term correction. Keith Fitzgerald, chief investment strategist for Money Map Press, talks about the enormous growth opportunities that still exist in China.