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Founders · August 23, 2026 · 1h 3m

#430 How to Write Ads That Sell

Claude Hopkins, David Ogilvy, David Senra

David Senra draws on Claude Hopkins’ autobiography and landmark book Scientific Advertising to distill the principles that made Hopkins the greatest copywriter of all time. The episode explores why extreme work ethic, treating advertising as service, and revealing the pains behind a product can outsell any boast. Hopkins’ career demonstrates that copywriting is a craft built on testing, empathy, and an obsession with understanding what actually motivates people.

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The work ethic behind Hopkins' success00:00:00
Hopkins believed his dominance in advertising came not from exceptional ability but from working twice as long as anyone else — a habit he cultivated early and sustained for a lifetime.
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Love of work can be cultivated like love of play00:09:08
Hopkins insisted that work and play are distinguished only by attitude, and that a genuine love of work can be developed through practice.
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