Hey Josh

How to Get Your Parents to Buy You The Most Awesome Thing I’ve Ever Made

Hey You,

**HEADS UP! Tomorrow (October 21) I’m giving some crazy free stuff, so read carefully!**

You know how I have an Advice Show? And make videos? And how they’re fantastic and brilliant and praiseworthy? Well, I’ve been working on something for the past few months that trumps it all. Seriously. It’s the sweetest thing since high-fructose corn syrup. And you can get your parents to BUY IT FOR YOU, no problem. (I don’t want your hard-earned money).

This thing is all about identity, because figuring out how to deal with being labeled and establishing a solid sense of who you are is super-freaky important. And, anyone who purchases this within the first 24-48 hours is eligible to win everything from $1000 to a whole day hanging out with me in person (Yes, I’m excited, too).

So, how do you get grown-ups to get you a copy and a chance to cash in on a bounty of giveaway goodness?

Use my nifty cut-and-paste email template below. Or flex your own creative persuasion skills.

Godspeed, young human.

// josh

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THE EMAIL TEMPLATE
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Dear [THEIR NAME GOES HERE],

Research shows that adolescents, teens, and young people like me really need a positive adult influence in their lives to succeed. I know you try really hard to be that for me…so, thank you.

Anyway, teen expert Josh Shipp is releasing this amazing interactive product about dealing with being labeled and discovering your identity. And the cool thing is he’s designed it to help young people (like me) AND grown-ups (like you) work together. I really think it would be a worthwhile investment in my development, especially since I’m planning on growing up to be president, cure cancer, and generally do amazing things.

You can order it starting Wednesday, October 21 at 3 p.m. (EST) while supplies last.

Check it out here: Grownups.HeyJosh.com

Thanks again for continuing to make an investment in me. You won’t regret it.

[YOUR NAME GOES HERE]

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Hey You, Grown-ups Need Advice, Too

Hey You,

Let’s be honest—sometimes, *some* grown-ups can cause you a lot of unnecessary grief. I know—I’ve been on the receiving end of that a few times myself. But here’s the thing: most grown-ups are doing their best and mean well. Let’s face it, some grown-ups need help…especially when it comes to understanding and connecting with young humans like yourselves.

I am going to help them.

You’re welcome in advance.

I’ve created a new website to help the grown-ups in your life overcome their natural tendencies to behave clumsily around teens and become better parents, teachers, coaches, and…you know, people in general. Have a few adults in mind? Send them here: http://grownups.heyjosh.com.

I’ve made it really easy for you: Just copy and paste the nifty little email template below, personalize it a bit, and send it off to all the grown-ups in your life you think could learn a thing or two from yours truly, and I’ll take care of the rest.

CONTEST: copy (cc:) josh@heyjosh.com on your email and I’ll pick three winners at random and mail you some rad free stuff.

Thanks!

// josh

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Dear [THEIR NAME GOES HERE],

You are formally invited to check out this new website for “grown-ups” from teen communication expert Josh Shipp. He’s only 28, but he’s been talking to and helping out teens and young people for more than a decade. So, he’s practically a genius. Anyway, now he’s helping adults (like you) relate to teens (like me) better. There will probably be a pop quiz, so I kindly suggest you get started at your earliest convenience:

http://grownups.heyjosh.com

Enjoy!

[YOUR NAME GOES HERE]

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