John Carlton's
Pint of Beer Challenge
Lesson #3 - Close The Deal

You’ve made it to the home stretch!  You survived Lesson #1 and Lesson #2...

(If you haven't looked at those lessons, please do. Just like in the full Simple Writing System, the lessons in this Pint of Beer Challenge express course are meant to be completed in order.)

And now, it's time for the most important part of your business...

Getting Paid.

You won't stay in business long if you can't Close the Deal.

Yet it's one of the biggest blocks I find business owners stumbling over. Let’s take care of that right now.

Here’s our man, Mr. Carlton with three specific tips…

Good schtuff!

Now you know your ABCs. Always Be Closing.

And just like the last two lessons... it's your turn now.


1. You've watched the video

2. Think about what you can do to reverse risk

3. Can you map out the exact process by which money gets into your hands?

4. What can you add to your offer to boost value?

Teaching this course to over 1000 people, we've learned it's not uncommon for people to get tripped up on #4, "What you can add to boost value?".

Don't worry, we got your back.

Here are some ideas for you (courtesy of my colleague, Colin Chung)...

MEDIA

Text

Audio/CD

Video/DVD/CDROM

Recorded Teleseminar

Recorded Webinar

Live Event

ORGANIZATION

eBooks

Reports

Worksheets

Checklists

Resource Guides

Quick Start Sheet

Modules

Lessons

App

ACCESS

Membership Site

Ongoing Newsletter

Support

Ongoing Training

Forum Access

Call-In Days

Live Teleseminars

Live Webinar

App

DONE FOR YOU

Done For You

Insurance

Warranty

Check-Ups

Free Gas/Batteries

If you took a look at this list and said to yourself, "That's fine for info-products and high level services like consultants... but my business is different."

THINK AGAIN!

That’s enough from me for now. I'll let you at it.

Stan Dahl
Your Pint of Beer Challenge Host

P.S. If you haven’t done the exercise from Lesson 1 or Lesson 2, yet... you really ought to.

John Carlton's Simple Writing System was designed with an internal logic where you go from step 1 to step 2 and so forth.

Skipping steps can really hurt you in your copy training.

I'm serious. Do 'em in order.

P.P.S.  As soon as you've finished Lessons 1-3, and you're ready to "bring it all together" and create a Pretty Darn Good Ad...

... all in what could have been about as long as it *should* take you to enjoy a pint of beer...

... head over the final Pint of Beer Challenge lesson.

Chris MilkieMilwaukee, WI

In the middle of the SWS I reinvented an ad for a weight loss biz and the phones went from lukewarm to SIZZLIN’.

Thank you John!!

Andrew RondeauAndrew RondeauWeBuildYourBlog.com

Best Investment I've Ever Made

"Best value course I have ever purchased... overall - great course, great value for money, expert feedback - I liked the structure. I have spent thousands of dollars on "internet related" products and in the past I have been personally mentored by not one but 2 'world famous' Internet Marketers (who charge even more thousands of dollars)...and this SWS course beats everything...it is the BEST EVER investment I made. I tell you what really pisses me off - I have spent thousands of dollars being mentored by so-called 'famous household' Internet Marketers and not one of them has suggested what you have John, not one!"

Dean Hohn

Transformed My Website Copy

"As a newbie to copywriting, John and Mark taught me in the Simple Writing System how to target my thoughts and refine my writing in a way to tell a story that will hold a reader's attention, which I didn't do before. That has totally transformed my website script from what I had when I started to what it is now. I want to thank you John, all the team, for your guidance, help, and genuine support. You gave me the feeling that I really mattered as an individual and you personally wanted to help me in my copywriting journey."

Michael JansMichael JansPresident, Insurance Profit Systems, Inc.

"I study Carlton's copy like a 14 year-old boy reads Playboy. Completely dazzled, entranced and full of desire. I've read hundreds of books on marketing and copywriting and make my living with it... so I know how to separate the wheat from the chaff in this business. Every time I think I've hit the nail on the head with my copy, I read one of John's letters and realize how much farther I could go. Ouch... it hurts to say that... but it's true."

John ReeseJohn Reese

"John Carlton is one of the best marketers in marketing HISTORY. I have learned a ton from him... and you should soak up everything from him that you can. It will only help you make more money from your Internet marketing efforts."

[Full Disclosure: We did not know or work with John Reese when he sent in this quote. We are now affiliates and colleagues.]

Alex MandossianAlex MandossianMarketingOnline.com

John Carlton is a world-class copywriter, teacher, and trainer.

He doesn't just tell you how to do it. He doesn't just show you how to do it. He involves you so you learn and you burn those ideas into your mind so that you pick up his strategies and techniques... and the way to apply the psychology of world-class copy.

Most copywriters just write about writing copy. John shows you how to get deep... How to bury your mind into the mind of your prospect.

I want to thank John Carlton from the bottom of my heart. I give John my highest endorsement.

Chris PayneChris PayneTriumphOverChallenges.com, United Kingdom

Profits Through The Roof

"I used Carlton's tactics in my advertising online, and profits went through the roof. That meant we could move into a bigger house, and I've kit it out with the most amazing high-tech gear. I would not be here today without John's help"

Andreea GradAndreea GradPortland, Oregon

30% more business in the last few months!

"What I learned in the Simple Writing System will help me build multiple streams of profits for years to come. I now feel I can truly make more money, create products that sell and attract more clients for my growing business. In fact, I can write my own ads which have brought in 30% more business locally in the last few months. I am so grateful for it. Thank you from my heart."

Stacey MorgensternStacey MorgensternHolisticMBA.com

"John promises a lot in the SWS. You get 200%. I don't even know how to calculate the ROI on this one. I am only half way through the course and one specific tactic I've used this week has generated at least $2,000 in passive revenue - and that was the FIRST time I tried it!"

Lorrie MorganLorrie MorganRedHotCopy.com

"When my copywriting business was operating in the red, I bit the bullet and invested in John's stuff. Know what? I started making money. Lots of it. The subtle tweaks and step-by-step system I learned from John shot conversion rates through the roof. And I confidently raised my fees by 60% because of everything I learned from him... and my fees continue to rise."

[Disclosure: Lorrie has turned into such a successful copywriter and consultant that she's become a frequent Simple Writing System's Coach.]


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