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Decoding the Magic: 10 Legendary Direct Response Copywriting Examples for Entrepreneurs

Heidi Anspaugh
4 min readSep 30, 2023

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Learn from the Greats — Dan Kennedy, Jay Abraham, and Gary Halbert

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In the world of marketing, words have the power to move mountains — or at least products off the shelves. The art of copywriting is a craft that, when mastered, can propel businesses to incredible heights. Direct response copywriting in particular has produced some legendary headlines and pieces of copy that continue to inspire entrepreneurs and small business owners today.

We’re going to delve into 10 classic examples of direct response copywriting from renowned experts like Dan Kennedy, Jay Abraham, and Gary Halbert. Beyond admiring their brilliance, we’ll extract valuable lessons that can help entrepreneurs and small business owners craft compelling marketing messages that captivate audiences and drive results.

Example 1: “They Laughed When I Sat Down at the Piano. But When I Started to Play…”

Lesson: This headline showcases the power of curiosity. It piques readers’ interest and compels them to keep reading. For entrepreneurs, crafting compelling headlines that spark curiosity can lead to increased engagement and conversions.

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Heidi Anspaugh
Heidi Anspaugh

Written by Heidi Anspaugh

Direct response copywriter. Check out my Medium 30-Day Publishing Challenge: 30daystomastery.club. Writing about digital marketing, entrepreneurship & life.

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