

Copy That Pops: Writing Tips and Psychology Hacks for Business
Laura Petersen, M.A.E.D.
Let's nerd out where writing, psychology, and business success overlap!
On this show, we look at how to ethically apply psychological principles of persuasion.
You'll learn compelling copy tips to improve your writing of all lengths for biz.
And you'll be ready to become a #1 bestselling published author on Amazon (faster, easier, and cheaper than you thought possible) and make money with your books as you grow your exposure and business.
Join host @LaptopLaura, a tall Math and Psychology teacher turned entrepreneur, author, and international speaker.
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On this show, we look at how to ethically apply psychological principles of persuasion.
You'll learn compelling copy tips to improve your writing of all lengths for biz.
And you'll be ready to become a #1 bestselling published author on Amazon (faster, easier, and cheaper than you thought possible) and make money with your books as you grow your exposure and business.
Join host @LaptopLaura, a tall Math and Psychology teacher turned entrepreneur, author, and international speaker.
~ Click "subscribe" so you never miss an episode!
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May 19, 2025 • 43min
217: Live Copy Consult with Lauren Fritts [The Stigma Disruptor from That Mental Shit Podcast]
Want to be a fly on the wall as a word nerd crafts concise, compelling copy? Then this episode is for you! : ) Live, no prep, and fully recorded (video in shownotes here below too), I talk with Lauren Fritts about her podcast, personal brand, and business. Under the umbrella of the name "That Mental Shit with Lauren Fritts" we brainstormed today on two main things: A tagline. "Can you say what you do in 10 words or fewer?" The "how" she accomplishes her "why." Here are the notes showing what we came up with together: That Mental Shit with Lauren Fritts TAGLINE:I inspire women to embrace and work through their mental shit to cultivate the life they deserve. HOW: Embrace your inner 5-year-old Be curious, ask why to keep digging deeper, and don't accept the status quo Be like Mike! Example: Michael Jordan story. Work hard to overcome 'no.' Prove them wrong. Feelings aren't facts and they're not forever. There is light at the end of this struggle you are in now. Really examine and question the feelings and thoughts from your mind. Share everything. Openness leads to empathy. Example: Those with the brightest lights have the darkest shadows. Example: 8-mile rap at end of the movie. You are not alone. Your flaws are actually your fire. "Feel your feelings, then let them fuel your fire!" Example: David and Goliath It's all perception…you can be the victim or the victor…it's your choice. You have the power. Everything starts in your mind. It's scary to think that you have the control to change your life, but it's true. Jim Carrey: Wrote himself a check for $2 million Confidence begins with courage Be 100% yourself Purpose emerges through pain After the episode, Lauren will definitely take more time to revise, edit, condense, and/or expand on these items above, but they are a great jumping off point for her to keep as foundations to her brand and what's she's all about. I hope by listening to our conversation that you not only pick up some tips and tricks for working through your own copywriting creative session, but that you feel inspired into more courageous action. Lauren is living her truth and helping others to dare to do the same. Prefer to watch the conversation? Here's the video from our talk! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oixLX7Y4gwY Want to be on the show doing a copy consultation like this? Email me at Laura@CopyThatPops.com and you could be on a future episode! Lauren Links: https://www.thelaurenfritts.com/ https://www.thelaurenfritts.com/that-mental-shit-podcast https://www.instagram.com/thelaurenfritts/ https://www.tiktok.com/@laurenfritts1 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-mental-shit-with-lauren/id1601884745 More Shownotes and Podcast Episodes Here: CopyThatPops.com/217

May 7, 2025 • 9min
003 - Future Pacing: The Simple & Subtle Trick to Get Your Prospect On the Path to "Yes"
Future Pacing is an important psychological concept and tactic. We dive into why selling the "benefits" of your product is so much more effective than selling the "features" and how to do it with an example. What my real estate agent taught me about writing better copy. Why helping your audience visualize their future with your product can improve conversions. What future pacing can do for your business. How to use future pacing in your headlines and landing pages. How my business coach used future pacing to get me to work with her. Read More:Shownotes for Future Pacing: The Simple & Subtle Trick to Get Your Prospect On the Path to "Yes"

Dec 2, 2024 • 37min
228: Co-Writing a Workbook to Help Families Build the Life They Want - with Jonathan Maki, MBA
Lessons learned from co-authoring a workbook that is engaging and helps your audience achieve real results, join us today for a conversation with Jonathan Maki of MFI Works. First interview with Jonathan: Book Writing, Amazon Bestselling Book Launching, and Driving Tanks with Small Business Tax Pro --> CopyThatPops.com/212 Jonathan's new workbook: My Family's Income Works for the Life We Want to Live: A Workbook for Life --> CopyThatPops.com/income --- For the full shownotes for this episode, visit us here: Co-Writing a Workbook to Help Families Build the Life They Want - with Jonathan Maki

Dec 19, 2023 • 1h 45min
227: Live Blog Consult: Helpful Advice to Improve Your Writing (with Eric Piccione of Financial Freedom and Me)
Explore tips for engaging blog content with personal stories and psychology hacks for financial freedom. Discover strategies for building wealth through investments and optimizing blog posts with SEO techniques. Embrace authenticity in a polished world and reflect on personal finance experiences and societal stigmas. Dive into nostalgic discussions on funny music videos and navigating screens with tagline discussions.

Dec 19, 2023 • 4min
226: How to Use ChatGPT and 11.ai to Create an Entire Podcast Without Speaking or Writing a Word
Exactly How to Use ChatGPT and 11.ai to Create an Entire Podcast in 10 Minutes Without Speaking a Single Word Want to create more podcasts fast and with help? Maybe you want to create a show where you don't even have to speak? Maybe you want help writing your podcast scripts? If this is you, listen to this superfast episode that my AI bot "Aurora" recorded for me! STEP 1: Have ChatGPT Generate a Script Background info: The podcast is called Copy That Pops. The host is LaptopLaura. Laura always closes the podcast by saying, "And remember to keep finding ways to write copy that pops!" I want you to act like a professional script writer for podcasters where you write only word-for-word exactly what the host will speak out loud. Please write a short script for teaching someone how to use ChatGPT and 11.ai to: Step 1. write them a short podcast script about using ChatGPT for writing short podcast scripts Step 2. use https://elevenlabs.io, a text to speech and AI voice generator, to read their script for use in the podcast Step 3: download the audio files, add your intro and outro music, and publish to your favorite podcast host (I use Libsyn -- use the code LAURA for first two months free) Please do NOT include speakers' names, the word "Host:" before paragraphs, or any notes about when to play music or sounds like "[Intro Music]". Simply produce in your response a script that could be read word for word. Thank you! STEP 2: Clean Up the Script from ChatGPT Welcome to another episode of Copy That Pops, where we explore the art and science of great writing for business. I'm your host, LaptopLaura (in the voice of an AI assistant I'll be teaching you how to create for free today too!). This episode is all about using ChatGPT and 11.ai to craft compelling podcast scripts. Writing and producing has never been easier! Here's how I created this exact podcast without speaking a single word. Step 1: Writing a Short Podcast Script using ChatGPT ChatGPT is a powerful language model that can help you generate creative and engaging content. Here's a simple guide to using it for your podcast scripts: Start by heading to chat.openai.com and enter your prompt. For example, you can say, "Generate a short and engaging podcast script about using ChatGPT for content creation." Review the suggestions provided by ChatGPT and select the ones that align with your style and tone. Edit and refine the content as needed to match your unique voice and message. Step 2: Using Elevenlabs.io to Bring Your Script to Life. Elevenlabs.io is a fantastic text-to-speech and AI voice generator tool. Here's how to use it: Visit elevenlabs.io and paste your podcast script into the text box. Choose the voice that suits your style and adjust settings like pitch and speed. You can even create your own version of a voice and give it a name. Let's name mine Aurora (which my husband laughs at me about and says it sounds like a stripper name - lolz – sorry, Disney's Sleeping Beauty!) Hit the generate button and listen to the preview. Make any necessary tweaks to perfect the audio. Step 3: Downloading and Publishing. Once your audio is ready, you will then: Download the generated audio file Add your intro and outro music to give it a polished and branded touch. Note: If you're starting a new podcast hosted by Libsyn, use the code "LAURA" for your first two months free. --- And there you have it - a seamless process to leverage tech to create and deliver captivating podcast content. Writing and producing has never been faster or easier! Laura made this whole episode without uttering a single word. Visit the shownotes at CopyThatPops.com/226 for links to all that we mentioned today as well as screenflows showing this episode's creation. I hope these tools make your writing and podcasting journey even more productive, efficient, and enjoyable. Until next time, keep finding ways to write copy that pops! STEP 3: GET AI TO SPEAK YOUR SHOW Go to 11.ai or elevenlabs.io and pick a voice you want to be your narrator. Visit 11.ai or elevenlabs.io and paste your podcast script into the text box. Choose the voice that suits your podcast style and adjust settings like pitch and speed. You can even create your own version of a voice and give it a name. I named mine Aurora (which my husband laughs at me about and says it sounds like a stripper name lolz – sorry Disney's Sleeping Beauty) Hit the generate button and listen to the preview. Make any necessary tweaks to perfect the audio. Download the file to your computer Add your intro and outro music and publish to your podcast host! : ) I use Libsyn (use code "LAURA" to get up to 2 months free, if you are brand new) Let me know how this works for you! : ) Laura ----- Full shownotes for this episode here: How to Make a Podcast in 5 Minutes Without Writing or Speaking [Use AI]

Nov 30, 2023 • 7min
225: Free Kids Audiobook -- Duck Buddies: The Secret Clubhouse by LaptopLaura
Listen free to my first children's book, now live on Amazon for Kindle, paperback, hardcover, and audiobook: CopyThatPops.com/duckbuddies I had so much fun with this project and learned a lot about the fiction book writing world and kids' book genre. It's a departure from 95% of the content on this show so far, but something more and more of my clients have been asking for help with. To learn more about children's book writing, publishing, and marketing check out the following past episodes: 1. CopyThatPops.com/156 Marketing Your Books to Parents AND Kids with Podcasts, Live Events, and Collaborations from Childrens' Book Author and Podcaster Angela Ferrari 2. CopyThatPops.com/223 Unlocking the Secrets of Children's Book Creation: Expert Tips on Writing, Illustrating, Publishing, and Marketing Kids' Books 3. CopyThatPops.com/224 Writing Kids Books Inspired by NFT Art and Building Brands with Raj Khater (Plus: Duck Buddies Book 1 is Live!) -- Hope you enjoy! To see the great illustrations, grab a copy of the book in Kindle or print! If you enjoy it, I'd so appreciate a rating/review on Amazon. xo Laura PS: Head back to the shownotes page for more writing resources and info about the Duck Buddies children's book.

Oct 5, 2023 • 38min
224: Writing Kids Books Inspired by NFT Art and Building Brands with Raj Khater (Plus: Duck Buddies Book 1 is Live!)
Learn about the exciting world of NFTs and their potential for creative projects, including writing children's books, building brands, and growing business with Laura, the creator of the Duck Buddies book series, and Raj Khater, a former VP at the Royal Bank of Canada, entrepreneur, and prolific NFT collector. Laura wrote Duck Buddies: The Secret Clubhouse with gorgeous illustrations based off of artwork from well-know Ethereum blockchain projects including SupDucks and Bored Ape Yacht Club. Links to more: • Episode 223 with April Cox for more on how to write, illustrate, publish, and marketing a kids book: https://CopyThatPops.com/223 • Copyrigthing Your Copywriting with Jason Tucker, the Pirate Hunter: https://CopyThatPops.com/113 • Duck Buddies World: https://duckbuddiesworld.com • Duck Buddies: The Secret Clubhouse (Book 1 in a soon-to-be series): https://copythatpops.com/duckbuddies • Full shownotes: 224: Writing Kids Books Inspired by NFT Art, Web3, the Blockchain, and Impish Humor with Raj Khater (Plus: Duck Buddies Book 1 is Live!)

Apr 19, 2023 • 59min
223: Unlocking the Secrets of Children's Book Creation: Expert Tips on Writing, Illustrating, Publishing, and Marketing Kids' Books with April Cox of Self Pub Made Simple
In this podcast, Laura interviews April Cox, an expert in self-publishing children's books. They discuss the importance of having a clear concept, storyboard, and outline before starting to write, finding the right editor and illustrator, marketing strategies, and the role of graphic design and layout in producing a high-quality book. April's passion for creating children's books was driven by a desire to leave behind values and virtues for her future generations to read. They also highlight the unexpected positive impact their book had on a child with autism.

Feb 21, 2023 • 24min
222: ChatGPT - How to Write Great Content with AI (Part 3: Books)
Ghostwriters and business owners can use Open AI's ChatGPT to write books, conduct research, craft outlines, and ideate on characters. The hosts provide tips on generating ideas, crafting memoirs, generating book introductions, using creative journaling prompts, and incorporating ChatGPT-generated content in show notes.

Feb 17, 2023 • 33min
221: ChatGPT - How to Write Great Content with AI (Part 2: Social Media Posts)
Writer and entrepreneur Melissa Tucker joins the host to discuss using ChatGPT to write great social media posts. They demonstrate step-by-step how to use ChatGPT for platforms like Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram. They also touch on video expressiveness, maximizing content quality on Pinterest, and the new Women in Business website and Facebook group.


