ill communication: copywriting tips & sales strategies for small businesses
As a small business owner, you know copywriting is one of the essential “skills to pay the bills.” But how often do you sit down at your laptop and struggle with knowing what and how to write? You’re not alone. It’s difficult to write your own copy (even for pro copywriters). Plus, when you’re juggling a family, clients, and a team... there just isn’t enough time in the day to do it all. It’s why sending an email to your list or updating your website never gets crossed off your to-do list. Enter ill communication: copywriting tips and sales strategies for small businesses. Each bite-sized episode is designed to give you easy, actionable (and fun) writing tips to help you craft your sales copy faster, create more engagement, and generate more sales. Tune in weekly to hear expert copy coach and die-hard Beastie Boys fan, Kim Kiel, drop a juicy tip, writing prompt, or sales formula you can take action on immediately. You’ll never have to wonder WTF to write again. New episodes drop every Wednesday. Ch-check it out. To find out more, visit kimkiel.com
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What if “f*cking around and finding out” was exactly the mindset you needed to gain new traction in your business? In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on my new FAFO (F*ck Around and Find Out) era—what sparked it, how it reshaped my marketing approach, and why I’m finally letting go of perfectionism. If you’r
How many people are missing out on your offer just because it’s hard to find or share? I’m giving you six dead-simple, free, and often overlooked ways to promote your offers that you can implement today. These strategies are designed to support all types of buyers from the DM-happy to the lurkers who never comment but
Have you ever wondered why your emails aren’t getting opened—or worse, landing in the trash? I’m sharing three often-overlooked email tweaks that can instantly improve your open rates and get more eyeballs on your offers. This episode is all about boosting your email engagement with simple but powerful strategies. Whet
Are you unknowingly turning potential clients away the moment they land on your website? In this quick-hit episode, I’m sharing five super simple—but wildly effective—tweaks you can make to your website today to capture more leads and close more sales. Whether you’re just starting out or you"ve had your site up for yea
What if the key to writing better copy wasn’t writing more—but writing less? In this episode, I’m kicking off a new mini-series called 1 Minute Messaging Magic, where I’ll share fast, actionable tips you can apply right away to improve your messaging and marketing. And today’s tip is all about one simple shift that wil
We make thousands of decisions every day—some are small, some are life-changing. But have you ever shared one of your biggest decisions with your audience? In this episode, I break down how opening up about your own decision-making process can build trust, connection, and authority in your business. Inspired by one of