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
ill communication: copywriting tips & sales strategies for small businesses
Why small business owners should share "surprise and delight” content
If you caught last week’s episode on how to remix your content, this episode is a live example of that. I’m practicing what I preach and remixing a podcast episode from a couple of years ago.
I'm also breaking away from my usual copywriting content to share a testament to the power of "surprise and delight" content - those unexpected, personal moments that help you connect deeply with your audience.
You’ll learn my game-changing gravy recipe that will transform your holiday cooking experience and I'll even walk you through my "golden formula for gravy" - a foolproof method that takes the anxiety out of creating that perfect, lump-free sauce that will have your dinner guests singing your praises.
It's crucial to occasionally step away from strictly educational content and share something that simply brings you joy - and this episode is a great example of that. In a year that's been challenging for many, these small moments of connection can be a lifeline, helping you build stronger, more authentic relationships with your followers.
Topics We Cover in This Episode:
- The mysterious "golden formula" that transforms gravy-making from stressful to sublime
- Why imperfect, joy-filled content can be more powerful than constant teaching
- A secret technique for adding unexpected depth to your gravy (hint: it involves bourbon!)
- How sharing personal delights can revolutionize your audience engagement
The moral of this episode is to create surprise and delight content - if you need a brainstorming or thought partner - reach out to me!
Show notes are always available at https://www.kimkiel.com/podcast!!
Resources Mentioned:
Episode 124: 5 simple and stress-free ways entrepreneurs can remix content over the holidays (or any day!): https://www.kimkiel.com/podcast-1/5-ways-to-turn-2025-into-your-most-profitable-stress-free-and-successful-year-yet-in-small-business
Grab the Content Remix Strategy: www.kimkiel.com/remix
Get the Gravy Recipe: https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchen/classic-turkey-gravy-recipe-1973898
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