Ever heard this saying…
“If a man can make a better mousetrap than his neighbour… the world will make a beaten path to his door.
It was a quote from a wise guy: Ralph Waldo Emerson.
But it was also…
WRONG!
In 1928, a guy called Chester M. Woolworth took this concept and created a better mousetrap. It sold for 12c, 7c more than the older, less effective mousetrap.
Think about it: why would you want a better mousetrap?
If it works, it works – you end up throwing out the damn things anyway.
But as a result of this quote which has sunken deep into our psyches…
Thousands of people are looking for that miraculous way to grow wealth by coming up with a super-special product.
My advice is: By all means focus on creating the best possible product or service for your prospects.
But I’ve spoken with plenty of people with great products & services…
Who couldn’t sell anything because…
THEIR WORDS SUCKED.
Do yours?
Are your potential customers missing out on your superior product or service because you cannot write in a way that is compelling…
Can’t craft an offer?
Can’t write a headline?
Can’t identify your unique selling proposition?
If so, stop focusing on creating a better mousetrap…
And check this out.