Oh hi. I didn’t see you there. Come sit down with me. 

We’re going to have an awkward newsletter together. It’s going to be horrible

80% will be horrible. This first bit is good. 

I’m going to tell you what you can expect out of this newsletter. I’m going to give you little bitty hooks to inspire you to read on. But that’s the last best practice thing I’ll do. No cap.

(eww. Incorporating slang because I think it provides some edgy entertainment. That was bad… No cap.)

First off, I’m going to be wishy-washy for this whole thing. I probably won’t have a genuine point of view in this newsletter. Or maybe I will. We’ll see how it goes. Because…

I DID NOT PREPARE FOR THIS. I’m winging it.

(cute, right?)

Then, I’m going to try and sell you immediately. No shits given about creating a connection. 

After a really aggressive sales attempt, I’m going to show you how interesting I am, because I’m special. I’m a funny little boy who is not concerned with knowing anything about you or your business.

To hammer that point home, I’m going to offer some vague definitions of problems you have, and offer no concrete solutions

Finally, I’m going to ask you for more. In fact, I’m going to poorly define the value I’ve provided (which there’ll be none) and then make you feel obligated to give me your mother’s maiden name or something like that

Ok. Sorry in advance. Here we go…

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We created a system that disrupts the recruiting industry

And it’s PERFECT FOR YOU

Say GOODBYE to high fees and poor results

WE CARE!

And we have a special offer for YOU!

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For a small monthly fee, we’ll recruit for you, FOREVER!

Even after you switch companies, try new industries, or retire

We’ll deliver qualified candidates for open positions you don’t even have!

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That’s the Talent Harbor guarantee (well actually, it’s 6 months, but irrelevant here).

DO IT TODAY

And have you SEEN my LinkedIn Profile?

I mean, seriously. Here’s a link. And a photo.

The bio and the followers are all fine and good. 

But my true passion has always been athletic competition.  

I was the keeper for my High School JV soccer team. I had the gloves and the cleats. I was a player on the field. Part of a team. And I was the only player that could use their hands. 

And that taught me a lot about business. 

You can’t land every deal just like you can’t stop every shot. Unless sometimes you do. And being part of a team is like being part of a company. We all have a role. 

Some players have special skills just like some candidates are more qualified than others. When I was goalie, I could use my feet AND my hands. 

And that’s how I approach business today. We all have goals to keep. And I take the shots, and stop the shots, when I can. 

That’s hard. 

There are many difficult problems that you’ll face every day. 

You’ll probably need a team to solve those problems. 

And teams are usually made up of people. People that can complete tasks to solve difficult problems.

And those tasks will take skills. 

And only the right people with the right skills can tackle those tasks to solve difficult problems. 

That’s where we come in. 

Because you just can’t wait around for the right people to knock on your door and ask to complete those tasks, to solve those problems. 

I think you need to hire them. But you have to find them first. 

And that’s where we come in. 

Because building a business is hard. 

Let’s do this.

It’s my greatest joy to provide valuable insights and strategies through this newsletter series. It’s why I wake up in the morning.

Our readers often ask, “How can I do more for you?”

But it is truly our pleasure to provide you with sales offers, personal highlights about myself to help you along your professional journey, and my deep, deep insights on your business needs. 

All I’d ask is for you to open up your email contact list, and simply, upload it below. 

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It’s the least you could do. 

And, again, it has been my pleasure!

I think I need a shower to wash off this ick. 

How horrible was this newsletter?

Did it prioritize a sales pitch with no effort whatsoever to connect with your business needs? YES!

Did it highlight my personal bio in an attempt to make myself seem more interesting instead of being truly interested in your needs?

I FELT COMPLETELY IGNORED!

Did it vaguely describe business problems that were so general they lacked any path toward insights or solutions? 

ABSOLUTELY!

Did it provide zero value to you and ask you to provide something valuable instead?

SURE DID! 

Great! Mission accomplished. This was the worst newsletter you’ll ever read (but I bet you’ve read similar emails before).

I promise to never send you this type of newsletter again

Using my feet AND my hands, sincerely,

Ryan Hogan

I already feel us growing closer

Like we’re really building something here

I guess what I’m trying to say is 

I’m here for you 

and I’ll be back next month 🤝

Hugs and kisses

To your sales success— whatever you're confessing to 🚀

-Elana & Ryan
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