Adil Amarsi Unplugged

This is the final episode for the season. Adil is a copywriter who at a young age was told he couldn’t write quickly. This led him down a path of dabbling in copywriting at the age of 18 and then fully committing to it by the age of 19. When he was younger he wrote stories for his dad for an hour after school which were used to sell products of his via direct mail. He is a go-to guy for high converting copy and boasts an unbelievable record in direct response. On today’s episode, you’ll discover some ideas, tips, tricks and things Adil has picked up over the years as a podcast host as well as things that happened through 2021. “If you got people that you love that are close to you find a way to forgive them, you will miss them when they’re gone” – Adil Amarsi

Paul Minors is a productivity and automation nerd from Auckland, New Zealand. He blogs about productivity, business, and self-improvement, garnering over 100,000 visits on his website per month. Paul also offers consulting services and has worked with over 400 one-on-one clients to create more efficiency in their businesses. In today’s episode, we talk with Paul about his obsession with productivity, and how we too can be more productive like him in order to focus on more important things in life and business. “A lot of productivity, I think, comes down to just good discipline. And just holding yourself accountable, and being able to make a commitment to yourself and stick to it.” -- Paul Minors

Scott is an entrepreneur and a founder of the world first humour website. He is also a founder of the onion newspaper and has been the editor-in-chief, on and off, for much of the last quarter-century. Scott began his career in entertainment with a self-syndicated comic strip titled “Jims Journal” which eventually spawned a self-published book collection that became a national bestseller. He is also an accomplished voice actor who has performed in many national commercials, video games and animated cartoons. On today’s episode, you’ll discover how to write funny, how Scott let. How Scott let’s go and let’s other people write for him “I think it’s possible to succeed without loving something if you are just nose to the grindstone painful work” – Scott Dikkers

Bob Serling is a licensing king disguised as a marketer. Through his passion for licensing, he helps his clients turn their current assets into new, 6-figure profit centres. He loves helping his clients create new products, improve their existing products and generate more sales by actually marketing less. Travis Houston, the founder of Heal at Scale, provides proven training, simple technology, and easy-to-implement templates that empower entrepreneurial health care professionals and their staff to create scalable revenue from online programs, digital courses, supplement sales, and other revenue streams that leverage the practitioner's time and expertise. Joe Fier, the host of the Hustle & Flowchart podcast and co-founder of the Evergreen Profits, is a seasoned marketer and coach. He applies most of his experience helping business owners grow through fan-building and creative ways to monetize. Brad Costanzo, loves helping businesses and entrepreneurs simplify growth without stress or overwhelm with innovative marketing strategies. He is also the host of the podcast Bacon Wrapped Business which is one of the 35 Top Business Podcasts. “The biggest issue with business is not failing or failing forward. It's having success and not knowing why.” -- Joe Fier

Rome, through his program, Awaken the Warrior Within, helps other people find meaning in their lives. He hit rock bottom and experienced multiple physical illnesses and eventually he stumbled upon meditation and mindful movement that helped awaken the warrior within himself. Linus is a Swedish-born, Bangkok-based writer who is a marketing strategist and a DJ. Over the past year, he’s been figuring out what he actually wants to do with his life and has been exploring the world of psychedelics. John is currently running Drop Dead Copy, which has helped multiple businesses and entrepreneurs increase their sales through world-class email copy. He has explored different areas of psychedelics, titration, and how the nervous system works. In today’s episode with three of our guests, we explore topics on finding self-awareness and self-love through various methods such as psychedelics, multitasking awareness, and mastering our mind. We cover a wide range of topics that allow us to explore different facets of health and wellness. “If you can fix your thoughts and emotions, then everything else falls into place.” -- Linus Rylander

Mike Zeller is an expert at helping other people discover their zone of genius. He has studied under big names such as Tony Robbins and Russell Brunson, made over $300 million in sales for his business, and mentored over 100 high-level entrepreneurs. But Mike has also been through huge hurdles such as losing nearly a million dollars in one year and swimming in debt. Through these hard times, he was able to learn more about himself and find out what he was meant to do in life: helping entrepreneurs unleash their inner strength. In today’s episode with Mike, we talk about how to find your zone of genius and making the most of it once you do. We also talk about how he was able to overcome one of the darkest moments in his life and how we, too, can overcome ours. “When you have greater confidence, you act with more courage. When you act with more courage, you lead with greater conviction.” -- Mike Zeller Some topics that were discussed include: Finding your zone of genius Building strong relationships The 4 quadrants of your zone of genius How to capitalise on your zone of genius One of Mike’s darkest moments How Mike deals with challenges How to figure out what you want Practising meditation How to protect your confidence Mike’s movie and book recommendations Finding the right time to work Mike’s advice to achieve success References & links mentioned: Story Selling Blueprint's Website Adil Amarsi's Website Greatest Copywriter Alive Mike Zeller's Website Think and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill The Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster The Power of Full Engagement by Jim Loehr and Tony Schwartz The 4-Hour Workweek by Timothy Ferriss 80/20 Sales and Marketing by Perry Marshall Awaken the Giant Within by Tony Robbins Expert Secrets by Russell Brunson You Are a Badass at Making Money by Jen Sincero The Science of Getting Rich by Wallace Wattles The Power of Positive Thinking by Dr. Norman Vincent Peale The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho Stillness is the Key by Ryan Holiday The Obstacle is the Way by Ryan Holiday Contact Mike: Mike's Website Review Adil Amarsi Unplugged Podcast Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of the Adil Amarsi Unplugged Podcast! If the information shared in these weekly conversations and interviews have helped you in your business journey, please head over to iTunes, subscribe to the show, and leave us an honest review. Your reviews and feedback will not only help us continue to deliver great, helpful content, but it will also help us reach even more amazing entrepreneurs just like you!

Kira’s creativity and Rob’s entrepreneurial mindset make them the perfect duo to stand out in the Copywriting industry. Both experienced copywriters have their own unique assets that complement each other perfectly. Rob currently works with SaaS, tech, and health supplement clients; while Kira owns a micro-agency that helps her clients define what makes their brands “weird” and standout. Through their strong connection and drive to help fellow copywriters, they created the Copywriting Club. This club has allowed copywriters to successfully grow their business and define their value in the industry. This episode today talks about all things copywriting. From delving into modelling copy based on what makes DC and Marvel comics so successful, to tackling more controversial topics like talking about depression and politics in your writing. “Anger doesn’t change minds, arguments don’t change minds, but discussion -- rational and kind -- and human interactions can and eventually do.” -- Rob Marsh Some topics that were discussed include: Tackling depression and anxiety Kira’s and Rob’s favourite types of stories Different styles of copywriting What makes DC and Marvel comics so successful? Idea change through open communication Politics and racism in copywriting Kira’s and Rob’s movie and book recommendations References & links mentioned: Story Selling Blueprint's Website Adil Amarsi's Website Michael Connelly's Website The Crucifix Killer by Chris Carter Ian Rankin's Website The Edinburgh Detective by James McLevy The Last Kingdom Series by Bernard Cornwell Stephen King's Website

Konnie Labecki is a financial strategist that helps those who are financially illiterate to manage their business cash flow. She has been in the finance industry for more than 25 years and learned how to simplify managing money in such a way that it isn’t intimidating. In today’s conversation, we talked about all things money and how we can learn to manage and become friends with it. This starts with figuring out what it is you want and not fearing it, especially for the creatives out there. “Money is a tool for the wonderful value that you provide to the world.” -- Konnie Labecki

Polly Bateman has been a coach for almost 21 years, helping people overcome their negative behaviours and becoming their most true and authentic selves. Her clients come from all walks of life, such as entrepreneurs, artists, actors, athletes, and public figures. Polly has been through her own negative circumstances, and she knows firsthand how to help other people go through life’s struggles. In today’s episode, we talk with Polly about how she was able to deal with her negative thought patterns, her crumbling marriage, and how she was able to stay on the path. “We never deal with anything that we can't actually handle.” -- Polly Bateman

Mark Kington, also known as “The Copy Father” is a successful copywriter that helps businesses optimise their copywriting and marketing to increase their sales and conversion rate. Through his multiple years of experience, he has gained insight into what works and what doesn’t on a large scale. He is also great at injecting the right emotions into his copy to reach the right people. In today’s conversation between two good friends, Mark shares his professional experience as a copywriter and how he was able to gain all his insight through his passion for the craft. We also talk about the importance of authenticity and why you should never, ever lie in your copy. “You want to put the right offer in front of the right people and help those people with whatever you're selling.” -- Mark Kington

Kelsey De Brusinis has been through a lot of challenges in her life, which she chose to eventually accept and grow from. Her experiences have led her to becoming the body decoder and the intuitive healer she is today. She helps women come alive through letting them overcome their trauma and embrace their bodies. Kelsey believes in finding liberation through connecting with your body and understanding how it works and responds to your emotions. Today, we talk with Kelsey about how she discovered body decoding after recovering from sexual abuse, rape, depression & suicidal ideation. Get to explore the mind of someone as intuitive as Kelsey as she talks to us about how our bodies are a direct reflection of our emotions and experiences. “How much easier would things be If we just were direct in our communication and said what we meant and asked for what we needed.” -- Kelsey De Brusinis

Dave Mis found his strength in writing emails and after almost 20 years of success in direct response internet marketing, he founded his agency The Email Experience. Currently, The Email Experience has worked with large brands like ClickFunnels and Russell Brunson and has generated revenues worth over 7-figures. Today, we talk with Dave about his journey from building websites to becoming a world-class email copywriter. He gives us tips on how to improve email copy and also on how to find out what your strengths are. “Everybody's got their own little thing. You just have to find what works for you and then you just focus on that.” -- Dave Miz

John McIntyre prefers to be known as “the autoresponder guy” once he chose to focus on email copywriting and autoresponders. After finding his niche, he hit 6-figures in 12 months and became a “mini-celebrity” in his market. John is currently running Drop Dead Copy, which has helped multiple businesses and entrepreneurs increase their sales through world-class email copy. In today’s conversation with John, we talked about more than just copywriting. He introduces us to several interesting concepts on psychedelics, titration, and how the nervous system works. From there, we connect those topics to the world of copywriting and how copywriters can learn to destress and disassociate themselves from negative feedback from clients. “The missing piece that changed everything for me was learning about the nervous system and learning about how the body manages stress.” -- John McIntyre

Rocky is a successful entrepreneur, coach, and the founder of Power Persona Project. For over 22 years, he has helped clients bring over 100 million dollars in trainings, programs, curriculum, and information products to the market. He’s also consulted over 3000 projects from clients ranging from billion-dollar brands to experts, authors, and entrepreneurs. Rocky is currently managing his free Facebook group, Power Persona Project, to help people find their potential and become impact makers of the future. In today’s episode, Rocky talks about his career and how he was able to find his potential through creating systems and models for himself and his business. “I think the body language and the energy level is definitely a big clue to where you should be going” -- Rocky Buckley

Angela is a proud mom of 2 kids, a loving wife, and a thriving business consultant. She has helped businesses go from 4-figure months to 5- and 6-figure months, all while avoiding burnout. She is currently on a mission to support 2,000 additional women in business and provides several coaching programs to help businesses of all sizes. In today’s episode with Angela, she talks about her practices to avoid burnout and how she has helped businesses grow over time through creating strong foundations that are built to last. We also touch on points about outsourcing and growing your business through organic content and SEO. “Ultimately, at the end of the day, I am responsible for how I live my life” -- Angela Henderson

Sunil Godse has been listening to his intuition for most of his life. But for a while, he relied on external validation and ignored his intuition. Eventually, one bad decision led to another, until he realised that he needed to stop worrying about what other people think. He created IntuitionOlogy to help other people realise the power of intuition and how to become more aware of your intuition. Sunil is also the author of Fail fast, Succeed Faster and GUT! In today’s episode, Sunil talks about why we should listen to our intuition, and what happens when we don’t. He shares the accounts of some of the many people he interviewed and how following their intuition led them to success and freedom. “I don't really care about what other people think. I don't do things for extrinsic motivation” -- Sunil Godse

Sophie Chiche used to be a drug addict. And when she stopped, she found refuge in food and gained over 350 lbs. Eventually, she made the move to turn her life around and focus on becoming a better, stronger person. You would never have guessed that the current-day Sophie had such a challenging past. She became obsessed with self-love and self-development and she has made it a mission of hers to transform the lives of others. Just as she transformed her own. This is why she started BeCurrent as a tool to help others manage themselves. In today’s episode, we explore what it means to have a limitless life and how to start your journey to self love. Get to learn about breaking negative habits and letting go of any addictions. “Who are you and where is your limitless space?” Sophie Chiche

Courtney Peacock Everyone deals with stress, even Courtney Peacock. But as a world-class expert on stress relief, she knows how to deal with life’s downturns. She is a certified life coach and helps her clients heal from trauma and regulate their nervous systems. Through her coaching, her clients have been able to build stress-free businesses without the burnout. In today’s conversation, Courtney helps us understand how to deal with stress and her journey towards becoming the stress relief coach she currently is. This was a very insightful conversation where we learn about setting boundaries and understanding how anxiety and nervousness affect our bodies. “The only person who knows what's best for you is yourself.” -- Courtney Peacock Some topics that were discussed include: How Courtney learned to deal with stress Dealing with substance abuse How to be radically honest with yourself Learning to be deal with arguments Setting boundaries Understanding stress and nervousness Courtney’s book recommendations How to deal with life knocking you down References & links mentioned: Story Selling Blueprint's Website Adil Amarsi's Website Greatest Copywriter Alive Courtney's Website The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown Tiny Beautiful Things by Cheryl Strayed Peace Is Every Step by Thich Nhat Hanh The Body Keeps Score by Bessel van der Kolk M.D. The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho The Deepest Well by Nadine Burke Harris The Coaching Habit by Michael Bungay Stanier When Things Fall Apart by Pema Chodron Traction by Gino Wickman The 48 Laws of Power by Robert Greene Contact Courtney: Courtney's Instagram Review Adil Amarsi Unplugged Podcast Thanks for tuning in to this week’s episode of the Adil Amarsi Unplugged Podcast! If the information shared in these weekly conversations and interviews have helped you in your business journey, please head over to iTunes, subscribe to the show, and leave us an honest review. Your reviews and feedback will not only help us continue to deliver great, helpful content, but it will also help us reach even more amazing entrepreneurs just like you!