đźź© The Day I Started Naming the Villain
Jul 18, 2025 9:08 pm
Hi ,
Years ago, a colleague told me something that changed how I approached marketing forever.
We were talking about a client’s low conversion rates, and I said:
“Their offer is solid. Their messaging is clear. But people still aren’t buying.”
He looked at me and said:
“That’s because clarity isn’t enough.
They need a villain.”
At first, I thought he meant some made-up drama or scapegoat.
But then he explained:
“Buyers move faster when they feel like they’re pushing against something that’s been holding them back.”
And suddenly it all made sense.
People want to move forward —
but they also want to break free from something.
It might be:
- The noise and confusion of the marketing “guru” world
- The frustration of hiring another copywriter who just regurgitates buzzwords
- The burnout of chasing visibility instead of building trust
And when your messaging names that struggle — the silent pressure, the half-truth, the “everyone’s doing it but no one’s saying it” thing — people light up.
Because now, you’re not just offering a solution.
You’re offering solidarity.
Let me be clear: this isn’t about being petty, aggressive, or dramatic.
It’s about telling the truth — and giving your people a point of view they can stand behind.
For example:
- “Most funnels are built to convert cold traffic — not real humans.”
- “Your prospects aren’t ignoring you. They’re ignoring everyone who sounds the same.”
- “If your messaging isn’t guiding your leads, someone else’s will.”
Those aren’t attacks. They’re clarifiers.
And they help your audience say:
“Yes. That. I’m tired of that. And I want something different.”
And that’s the turning point.
In my own business, the biggest challenge I help my clients overcome is business development friction — the struggle to attract, connect, and convert consistently.
That journey starts with standing out.
If you don’t stand out, you don’t get attention.
If you don’t get attention, you don’t start conversations.
And without real connection, there’s no conversion.
The enemy I’ve declared war on is SAMENESS.
In a market where everyone sounds, looks, and feels the same -
where offers blur together and messages echo each other -
standing out becomes nearly impossible.
That’s why I talk so much about message clarity, voice, and emotional alignment.
Not because it’s trendy — but because it’s the only path to becoming memorable in a sea of “meh.”
You can even see it in my LinkedIn banner: this is the hill I’ve chosen to build on.
That’s exactly what we explore in Day 6 of The Client Conversation Fix.
You’ll learn how to:
- Define the “villain” or frustration your audience is ready to ditch
- Talk about it in a way that’s confident, not combative
- Position your offer as the clear, trust-worthy alternative
We’re not stirring up drama.
We’re giving people a reason to move — and something to move away from.
One last reminder: this is the final week to take the course for free.
On Monday, it becomes a paid offer.
If you want to speak with clarity, conviction, and aligned energy, now’s the time:
Don’t just show people the path forward.
Show them why they’re done with the one they’re on.
Relentlessly dedicated to your profitability,
Dr. Kayvon K
Simplifier & Profit Finder
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