Ep187: Conversations With Your Ideal Reader

Vicky and Joe talk about the twitching madness of insomnia, and how it's kind of like when you're suffering from chronic Blank Page Of Doomness. This episode contains the 7 – no, 8 – no, wait, NINE – questions you can ask your best customers to help you overcome the Blank Page Of Doom. Plus you'll get some splendid testimonials and maybe make some new friends. Key Takeaways: [1:55] Let's talk about strategies that will beat your writer's block! [5:25] Don't try to force it. Sometimes you just need a little more research to beat that blank page. [8:50] Talk to your clients! They are an excellent way to generate inspiration and topics. [9:45] Vicky has 7 crucial questions you can ask your audience. [12:05] What you think is people's main objection might not actually be the case. It's important to ask them! [13:05] What specific service or feature did your client like the most about working with you? [13:55] Ask your client the top three benefits they received when working with you! [17:50] Give your client the option to add anything else that you might not have thought of or asked them yet. [18:30] Most people don't feel comfortable asking for unsolicited advice, but when you ask for it specifically, people will open up! [21:25] The very act of talking to your customers shows them that you value them. [24:00] Know anybody who'd like this podcast? Please let them know about it! Mentioned in This Episode: Vicky Fraser Vicky's Podcast Vicky's Blog Vicky on Medium Join the Superheroes Vicky's Business For Superheroes Book The Inner Circle Borrow My Brain Vicky's Book Club Preorder Vicky's new book! Write & Publish Your Book in 90 Days Email Vicky Subscribe on iTunes, Stitcher, and Overcast Project Dingle