WANTED: Freelancers
Dear Business-Builder,
If you’re wondering where Clayton is, I dragged him all the way to Maryland for a wedding this weekend.
That’s ten hours in a car – both ways.
I even made him buy a new suit. Thankfully, he was a good sport about it.
Anyway, he didn’t have the time to write anything for The Total Package today.
But that’s okay, because I’ve been wanting to talk to you about something important …
The Total Package is growing like wildfire, and we’re looking to hire some freelancers to help us grow even bigger and faster!
This is your chance to work with Clayton and his team in a hands-on manner.
And it’s the opportunity-of-a-lifetime for anyone who wants to show us and the world what you’re made of.
So bring your ‘A’ game, and sell us on why we should hire you.
Here’s what we’re looking for:
- Copywriters who can create marketing campaigns, write stellar reports and great editorial content …
- Product Developers, if you have experience creating high-quality information products under tight deadlines …
- PPC Expert, if you eat, sleep and breathe Pay-Per-Click marketing …
- SEO/Social Media, if you know how to use Social Media to drive massive amounts of traffic and sales …
If any of these positions describe, or excite you – then we’d like to hear from you ASAP.
Please send an e-mail to: Jobs@makepeacetotalpackage.com
In the subject line, put the title of the position you are applying for.
- If you are a copywriter, please attach a sample of your work.
- If you are applying for any of the other positions, please attach your resume and include your accomplishments.
Please Note:
- These are strictly freelance positions.
- You may be required to provide further information and samples. We will contact you with details.
- If selected, you will be put into a project pool and contacted when a project comes up that we believe would suit your talents.
- Copywriting work is strictly “spec” – which means that you will be paid if the work produced is used. All details will be fully explained beforehand.
- Please DO NOT call the office in regards to the status of your application - someone will be in touch with you shortly.
So what are ya waitin’ for?
Send your resume to me right now: Jobs@makepeacetotalpackage.com
Who knows … you might be exactly what I’m looking for.
Looking forward to working with you.
Sincerely,
General Manager
THE TOTAL PACKAGE
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– Clayton
Comment by Melody Thomas-Scott — October 6, 2008 @ 1:40 pm
Wow! What an excellent opportunity!
Thank you very much for this generous offer. Look forward to hear from me really soon.
P.S. You know you’ve got a great match when you can cover for one another the way you and Clayton do. You guys ROCK!
Comment by trudy goad — October 9, 2008 @ 12:28 am
i love your email so keep up the good work. i learn so much. trudy goad
Comment by Susan Connors — October 9, 2008 @ 11:10 am
Dear Wendy
What a great opportunity!
No doubt you folk will be inundated with talented and created freelancers.
Wading through the process is not easy - thinking of you and wishing you well with this.
Wishing you continued success,
Sue in Aus
http://www.marketingforlife.com.au
Comment by Dervie — October 9, 2008 @ 1:01 pm
Hey guys
Just saying thanks for the opportunity.
Comment by Rich — October 10, 2008 @ 11:24 am
No copywriter worthy of that title should ever have to work on spec.
"Copywriting work is strictly “spec” – which means that you will be paid if the work produced is used. All details will be fully explained beforehand."
I’d love to see these ‘details’ posted.
Rich
Comment by Marcelino Latorre — October 10, 2008 @ 11:33 am
This is an incredible opportunity.. Im speachless
Comment by Ray L. Edwards — October 10, 2008 @ 11:40 am
I wonder is Clayton works for "spec"?
Comment by Scott — October 10, 2008 @ 11:50 am
How about the WSJ submissions/job applicants you received last year? Have you contacted any of those prospects?
Comment by Wendy Makepeace — October 10, 2008 @ 1:17 pm
There are a couple of comments about working on spec that I would like to address.
First of all, I’m not twisting anyones arm out there…but, I will be giving some people an opportunity of a lifetime.
I have the phone numbers for some excellent copywriters that I could hire to do these projects. But I thought better of that idea so that I could try and discover some new talent. Why not…that’s what The Total Package is all about…right? Teaching and training copywriters. Many of you may have even bought our copywriting course, The Ultimate Desktop Copy Coach and put it to good use already.
But, on the other hand, this is a trial and a gamble on my part. I take a risk in assigning a project to someone I don’t have any experience working with. I can’t justify paying someone that I don’t know for sure can deliver the goods. But, if you do deliver the goods, then you will be paid accordingly.
Has Clayton ever worked on Spec before? You bet! He’s even told the story several times right here in The Total Package. And, it’s one of his biggest suggestions he makes to copywriters who need to kick-start their career. You go to a perspective client, you tell them their current control sucks and that you can write it better and that they only pay you if it does. Most likely, that client wouldn’t have used you before, but, now they are intrigued because of your confidance and it won’t cost them a cent to give you a try.
Now, any copywriter worth his or her salt, would be able to pass this test with flying colors and become their number one copywriter after the results were in. Clayton has…and some of those clients are still clients of his today.
I will be reviewing all applications and will probably put some of you through some writing tests before you’re even added to the job pool. Even if you don’t end up with a job, it will be great training experience. And getting your name in the game isn’t a bad idea either.
Anyone in the past who submitted their application for the WSJ project will have to go through this new process to be considered. I’m starting from scratch. But, if you have that project, you can submit it as one of your samples. But, remember, I already selected the best from that group and if you didn’t get selected…I would say it’s not a great idea to submit it again.
Once you’ve been added to the "job pool", and if I contact you for a project, then all payment terms will be agreed upon between both parties before you begin work on the project. Then, if your copy is accepted, the payment terms will be honored.
I think this is going to be very exciting getting to know some new members on our file and I’m very happy to open up this opportunity to everyone.
Good Luck!
Wendy Makepeace
Comment by DK Fynn — October 10, 2008 @ 2:06 pm
I keep getting a "failed message" from Gmail, meaning that my application to Jobs@makepeacetotalpackage.com didn’t go through. That’s twice now, and I even tried with a lower-case j at the beginning.
Comment by Sherice Jacob — October 10, 2008 @ 2:11 pm
I also get the Failure message from Gmail. Is there an alternate address we can try?
Comment by DK Fynn — October 10, 2008 @ 2:23 pm
Wendy,
I forwarded my e-mail application to Martha, asking her to forward it to you.
And btw, I see where you’re coming from.
Comment by Colleen — October 10, 2008 @ 2:37 pm
Hello,
I also had trouble getting an email to you through the jobs@makepeacetotalpackage.com email address. It came back undeliverable. Please let me know if there is a better way to reach you. Thank you!
Colleen
Comment by Colin Noden — October 10, 2008 @ 3:35 pm
Hey I’d love a few writing bones to chew on!
After hours of soul sucking analytical research and software hell, I yearn to hit the keyboard and hammer out some fun stuff.
Yes I know that this is an affront to the "serious professional" copywriters out there. But it is a boon to the sport hungry wordsmiths.
To each their own eh?
Now, gotta figure out this application thing…
Colin
Comment by Janet — October 10, 2008 @ 4:00 pm
HI, I’m also having trouble with the e-mail process. Is there another address that’s working?
Thanks,
Janet
Comment by martha — October 10, 2008 @ 4:15 pm
Wow! We didn’t expect to get this many submissions for the freelance positions. Our mailbox shut down because we ran out of space.
We are very sorry for the inconvenience. We have now resolved the problem and if you did receive an undeliverable message, please try again.
- Martha Shelton
Customer Service Rep.
The Total Package
Comment by Susan Connors — October 10, 2008 @ 5:26 pm
Hi Wendy
Working on spec is a good way to get your foot in the door. It is how I get most of my clients - lets face it - with the crisis being the way it is - every cent counts for business people.
That is where we as marketing consultants/copywriters can make a huge difference. By helping the client see the value of our services, becoming indispensable to them - we create a partnership.
Now there will always be the chance of not getting paid, or your work used by someone else. The Total Package does none of these and are known as honorable people.
Referring to a comment by Rich - comment 5
No copywriter worthy of that title should ever have to work on spec. "Copywriting work is strictly “spec” – which means that you will be paid if the work produced is used. All details will be fully explained beforehand." I’d love to see these ‘details’ posted".
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Everyone has there own way of doing something - your opinion is accepted. However, you are not the only copywriter out there.
You have the rite to conduct your business as you see fit - there is no need to judge a spec opportunity for the rest of us.
Writing on spec is how I have gotten my writing gigs and clients.
It is how one of my websites are constantly in the top ten in Google for their niche.
I have been burnt before - I am sure a lot of us have. Here, at the Total Package, this isn’t going to happen!
Whoever Wendy decides to use will be the best for that job as this is the way business needs to be done.
In the end it is what is best for the client - what will work for them? Writing spec allows everybody to have a chance to work together and find the solution, team = formula that will work.
Anyways, I wish everyone success in their business endeavors.
I don’t envy you Wendy, there are some excellent people out there.
Martha, getting your inbox flooded is a good thing - shows people care and are interested
Gotto go and have my morning coffee,
Cheers for now
Sue in Aus
http://www.marketingforlife.com.au
Comment by Sherice Jacob — October 10, 2008 @ 5:37 pm
To work alongside such an incredible group of people is a bonanza for us wordsmiths looking to get our name out there - so I’m not surprised that your mailbox filled up in minutes
Comment by Bill Van Allen — October 12, 2008 @ 6:49 pm
This looks like a great opportunity. I’d really like to be able to get into an internet "work-from-home" vocation, and your website offers a ton of information. There’s so much information that I’m a bit inundated; where do I start?
BTW, I’m the guy that bought Wendy’s FXD; it’d be great to hear from you sometime…
Thanks in advance,
Bill
Comment by Wendy Makepeace — October 13, 2008 @ 2:35 pm
Hi Bill!
I remember you very well. How’s the bike…do you still own it? I love my Heritage Soft Tail.
Where to begin…that’s a tough one. We have so much free content on this site, you’ll just have to start researching the archives. But, I would also sign up and attend the free event Clayton is having this Thursday. That just might give you dozens of ideas on what you can do to take advantage of the current economic situation.
Good Luck!
Wendy