“Everyone is the friend of a person who gives gifts.” ~ Proverbs 19:6   Dear subscriber, I was inspired to write this email after listening to Adam Carollo’s podcast. He said something that at first blush seemed humorous, but it also highlighted a powerful truth about human interactions that

  Dear subscriber, There’s an old joke that goes like this: After the ultimate nuclear war, the only survivors on Earth will be microbes, cockroaches, and Keith Richards. Well, after you read the following Keth Richards story, you might start thinking it’s not so far-fetched. Get this: During the ’70s,

  “Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding.” ~ Proverbs 4:7 (The Good Book)   Dear subscriber, Get ready to take some notes because Professor Maverick’s in the house. Freckles, grab your crayons and scrapbook, I want you to really understand this.

  Dear subscriber, Every product or service has at least one flaw or drawback. Well, any salesperson worth their weight in cocaine, I mean salt, has learned to spin negatives into selling benefits. That’s right. Every negative has its positive. If you think long and hard enough (most people don’t),

  Dear subscriber, Once upon a time… there was an old ranch owner named Hank. Hank owned a small ranch in Montana. The Montana Wage and Hour Department claimed he was not paying proper wages to his workers and sent an agent out to interview him. “I need a list

  Dear subscriber,   Question: What do you call a 50-year-old nerd? Answer: Boss. Yup, little did the school bullies in the ’80s and ’90s know, the nerds and geeks were going to pretty much rule the world in the 2000s and beyond. The truth is, if you’re a wiz

  Dear subscriber, It’s said that “time is money” And nowhere is that more true than at a luxury watch store. I’ve never been a much of watch guy, but I did hear a very wealthy man say the new Rolex Daytona is very good. Apparently, it’s very accurate. He

  Dear subscriber, Ever seen a hack copywriter try to use rhetorical questions in their promotional emails? Often, they’ll shoehorn them into their email intro like they’re going out of style. Listen, a good rule of thumb is to use the rhetorical question sparingly so it doesn’t lose its impact.

  Dear subscriber, So I’m wining and dining this beautiful Italian laydee. We’re inside a swanky whiskey bar in the city. The ambiance is perfect, and the conversation crackles with energy, humor, and flirtation. Everything’s peachy until… we order our drinks. Here’s how that went down: Our waiter saunters over

  Dear subscriber, Below is a highly contested debate within the writing community. Pizza or burgers? Yep, it’s no secret that most writers have poor diets. Heck, a cop working night-shift eats healthier than the average writer. Well, this is a tough one, but I’m going with pizza. Now, if