Words to avoid in business

24 May 2026 · 0 min
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In this brief, high‑energy video, speaker Nick Kugelman delivers direct copywriting advice on the specific words marketers should use—or avoid—to make offers feel cheaper, scarcer, and more valuable. He recommends phrasing prices as $999 instead of $1,000, using scarcity cues like “only 3 left” or “limited” rather than “few,” framing the product as an “essential” or “customized” solution instead of “basic” or “standard,” and describing price as an “investment” rather than a “cost.” The speaker emphasizes that word choice dramatically influences buying decisions and delivers the advice with a forceful, profanity‑tinged tone to underscore its importance.

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