-Paul Rand

Here is a lengthy list of my qualifications to write for your business. However, I would like to note that I don’t think any of it matters.

2023, Winner of Canadian national Best Blog of the Year Award, The Word Guild.
2023, Award of Merit for debut novel, No One Brings You a Casserole When Your Husband Goes to Rehab, The Word Guild.
2023, Shortlisted for the Debrah Fieguth Social Justice Award, Canada.
2023, Strategic Copywriting Certificate, University of Toronto.
2022, Grammar Certificate Course, University of Waterloo.

2022, Contract content writing and blog marketing plan for Teen Challenge Canada.
2022, Retail brand development, wholesale marketing plan, website design, copywriting, ad design, and product labelling for Eastern Sourcing Inc.
2022, Lead judge for the David Mainse Best Blog of the Year Award for the Word Awards by the Word Guild.
2022, Featured Speaker on Rooted by the Stream podcast with Dr. Pam Morrison for the Charisma Podcast network.
2022, debut novel hit #1 best-seller on Amazon for new releases in drug dependency and top 10 USA for new releases in addiction and recovery. It currently has a 5-star rating.

2022, Published a creative non-fiction novel through Word Alive Press, No One Brings You a Casserole When Your Husband Goes to Rehab.
2021, Featured speaker on the Why Me Project podcast by Faith Strong Today.
2021, Auto-responder email marketing development, web copywriting, and eCourse marketing advisor for Sherry Stahl, Author, Speaker, Blogger, and Host of SoulH20 on Joy Radio.
2021, Lead judge for the David Mainse Best Blog of the Year Award for the Word Awards by the Word Guild.
2021, Featured speaker on Soul H2o with Sherry Stahl for Joy Radio.
2020, Featured speaker on The Faith & Mental Wellness Podcast with Brittney Moses.
2019, Copywriting and web manager for The Association of Christian Women in Music & Media Canada (WIMM). No longer operating.
2019, Lead judge for the David Mainse Best Blog of the Year Award for the Word Awards by the Word Guild.

2019, Featured and published in Authentic Magazine, United Kingdom.
2018, Placed runner-up for the David Mainse Best Blog of the Year Award for the Word Awards by the Word Guild.
2018, Web developer, copywriter, email marketing, branding and graphic designer for Dawn Ward of The Faith to Flourish addiction ministry.
2017, Grand-prize winner for the In the Beginning Contest for the Word Awards by The Word Guild.
2017, Won first place for my screenplay, A Fistful of Weeds, for the Word Awards by the Word Guild.

2017, Email marketing for Christine Carter of the Mom Cafe.
2017, Published on the Huffington Post.
2016-Present, web developer, copywriter, content-writer/blogger, ads & marketing, graphic design, visual communications, branding, and video production for Grey Ministries/LeahGrey.com.
2015, Social media management, marketing, website design & copywriting for Image Hair Studio, Simcoe, Ontario. Permanently closed.
2012, Marketing and website management for The Gay Blade Hair Salon in Port Dover, Ontario. No longer operating under the same ownership.

Fashion & textile industry

Luxury & high-end products

Home design

Addiction & mental health

Faith & spirituality

Storytelling

Creative

Relatable

Broad market appeal

Native English speaker

Web design & copywriting, LeahGrey.com.
Published work, non-fiction novel sample, No One Brings You a Casserole When Your Husband Goes to Rehab.
Blog post, Addiction and the Average Girl.
Auto-responder email marketing map sample. Download.
Copywriting & big picture branding, Eastern Sourcing Inc.
Flyer & ad design, pictured below.

Launching one day: Instagram @bookbeni.

Develop your brand identity.

I can help you turn your business into a stylized, recognizable brand. I know what you’re thinking, and yes, you do need that. The only difference between Dad’s Root Beer and A&W is the bottle.
Know your market position.

It’s not about what you want to give your customers, it’s about what your customers need. It’s a revolutionary approach to business.
Create innovative social media campaigns.

Remember when Trump ran for president in 2016? I used his trending name to capitalize on a social media campaign for my blog. It worked! I’m not mathy, but it was at minimum, a 250% increase in readers.
Speak with colour.

There is a psychology of colour for a reason. With a B.A. in the Psychology of Life, I can help you connect with your customers before you ever say a word.
Grab attention with great copywriting.

Did you know 70% of customers will make a decision about your product before talking to you? Great copywriting crosses communication barriers to reach your customers wherever they are.
Increase your income.

The online world is congested with words. Speak to your customers in your real, everyday language and cut the fluff to increase your revenue.
Get your message across.

Save time and money by creating highly effective flyers, mail campaigns, business cards, trade show materials, and more.