Biography of Michel Fortin

A direct response copywriter for almost 15 years, Michel Fortin has an uncanny knack for writing clearly, persuasively and vibrantly. In fact, his track record speaks for itself.

In the last few years, he was instrumental in selling several millions of dollars worth of products and services for a wide variety of clients stretching hundreds of different (and unrelated) industries.

One of his recent successes is a salesletter he wrote that produced a record-breaking $1.08 million in online sales in just 18 hours of its launch.

But Michel's highly sought-after selling and writing skills did not appear overnight. In fact, they stemmed from a personal, burning desire.

"That's why copywriting or even selling," says Fortin, "is NOT something you were born with... It's a learned skill." Michel speaks from personal experience. Born with a minor physical disability, he was emotionally abused by an alcoholic father who simply could not accept that he "failed."

To him, Michel was a "failure."

As a result, he lived a secluded childhood in an attempt to avoid his father (and the rest of the world) as much as he could, and fought an overwhelming fear of rejection. (He still does, even to this day, as his father is now institutionalized with an alcoholism-related mental illness.)

"Do What You Fear And The
Death Of That Fear Is Certain."

One day, that quote from Henry David Thoreau inspired him. So, he plunged into sales in order to fight his fears head-on. But his lack of sales and therefore income forced him to file for bankruptcy at the still young age of 21.

Fueled by his unique ability to write persuasively, Michel finally discovered the key. By using compelling copywriting and lead generation techniques, he began to write ads and salesletters in order to attract qualified clients to him -- and not the other way around. That way, he no longer had to be rejected.

The result? Michel Fortin became the top sales producer for a Fortune 500 company. In the last decade alone, he generated over $35 million in sales for numerous employers and clients all over the globe, from Canada, Australia, Europe, China, Russia and the U.S.

Today, Michel Fortin is a sought-after direct response copywriter, even writing copy for the world's top copywriters and marketers whose reputations would shrivel if their followers ever found out someone else wrote their own copy!

His extensive and increasing portfolio varies from individual entrepreneurs, Internet marketers and small businesses, to large multinationals. He has written for, or helped out on the copy with, the likes of...

... And so many more. See what they say about him.

What's more, Michel is known for his remarkable teaching ability. He's a former college teacher in Marketing, Personal Selling, Sales Management, Marketing Management, eCommerce and Internet Marketing. In fact...

... His Love Is Coaching Individuals
On How To Write Compelling Copy.

As an in-demand public speaker and consultant, Michel often talks at conferences, bootcamps and seminars around the world charging as much as $1,500 to $5,000 a seat to attend!

He also gives teleseminars regularly, such as WebCopyExplained.com and his latest, BoostMyResponse.com, which are with  legends Gary Halbert and John Carlton.

Today, Michel is the author of several books, including the freely available The 10 Commandments of Power Positioning and Power Positioning, as well as his DVD, "How to Write Profit-Pulling Copy In 3 Simple Steps."

Michel publishes a free, monthly email newsletter, The Profit Pill. In it, he reveals copywriting tips, techniques and resources.

But his love is coaching individuals how to write compelling sales copy. That's why he launched his private website at TheCopyDoctor.com, where you can learn how to write killer copy by seeing him do it, "live" on video, each month.

He has also appeared as a guest on several talk shows, TV shows and radio programs, including Small Business Heroes (CFRA Radio, Ottawa, the Mike Litman Show and many others.

Michel and his articles have appeared in over 500 publications, including Internet.com, Home Business Magazine, Web Promote, Wealth Building Magazine, Office.com, Marketing Power! and others.

Operating as The Success Doctor since 1997, Michel's consultancy is based in Ottawa, Canada. He is a member of the (now merged) HTML Writers Guild and International Webmasters Association since 1998, and since 2000, the Canadian arm of the Association of Internet Marketing And Sales.

All have a code of professional conduct to which Michel abides. Plus, Michel's company, The Success Doctor, Inc., is fully PayPal verified for over 3 years.

In 2001, Michel Fortin was bestowed the honor of being inducted in the acclaimed Who's Who Historical Society, a prestigious and highly recognized organization that documents and publishes the biographies of the world's most prolific business professionals since 1928.

Michel's Personal Side And How
"Success Doctor" Came to Be...

Want to know more? Michel recently gave an in-depth interview with Rick Beneteau (a successful writer and marketer), in which he also offered some of his best marketing tips! Click here to read the transcript.

Michel currently operates and lives in Ottawa, Canada. He is also a musician and the drummer in a local band.