Debra Jason started her business from scratch─with one client to her name and no degree in marketing. After a consistent and persistent effort to market herself and keep marketing, she is proud to celebrate 29 years in business. A direct response copywriter, national speaker,and multi-faceted marketing mentor, she is the author of the award-winning book, “Millionaire Marketing on a Shoestring Budget™”. Debra is also the recipient of Boulder Chamber of Commerce’s “Small Business of the Year Award” and the Rocky Mountain Direct Marketing Association’s “Creative Person of the Year Award.”
Entrepreneurial Role Models:
Eugene M. Schwartz
When business started difficulties overcame:
“When I opened my doors for business, my biggest obstacle was finding clients because I didn’t really plan on this happening. It wasn’t like I started out at the age of 15 or 16 saying “I’m going to start a business as a copywriter one day.” It just kind of happened. So I had to learn (and I had to learn quickly) how to get my message out there and do it in a big way”…[Listen for More]
Favourite Books:
- Breakthrough Advertising Book by Eugene M. Schwartz
- Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear Book by Elizabeth Gilbert
- The Art of Racing in the Rain Novel by Garth Stein
Favourite Quote:
“Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more successful than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent.” ~Calvin Coolidge
Recommended Online Resources:
- Linkedin – is a business- and employment-oriented social networking service that operates via websites and mobile apps.
- Word Swag – App – Generate Cool Text, Words & Quotes on Your Photos
Best Advice to Other Entrepreneurs:
Not asked
More About Debra Jason:
Neil’s Quote at the Beginning:
“Questions have the power to change lives. They can jump-start creativity, change our perspective, empower us to believe in ourselves, push us to think things through or call us to action.” Tony Stoltzfus
Other Quotes From the Chat with Debra Jason:
- “Are you considering becoming a creative person? Too late, you already are one”
- “The highest level of success comes from conviction, commitment and persistence”
- “Do your research . . . your homework. Find out from people who are in the same space as you how it’s going for them. But also make sure that there’s a need for what you want to offer. Just because you think it’s something people want, does not not necessarily mean that there’s an audience for it.”
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