Module 12: Urgency
"Move fast and break things"
Definition
Deadlines or time-limited offers push people to make decisions faster. A fan favorite of Alex Hormozi. And very common.
Why It Works
When time is short, hesitation disappears. Urgency overcomes procrastination by making people choose now.
Examples in Content
- LinkedIn: “Early-bird pricing ends in 48 hours.”
- Instagram reel: Countdown clock overlay: “24 hours left to register!”
- Email subject line: “⚠️ Last chance: doors close tonight.”
Exercises
- Rewrite Prompt: Find a sales post you’ve written. Add a hard deadline or “closing soon” element.
- Fresh Post Template:
- Hook: “You only have until [date/time] to grab this.”
- Body: Explain what’s at stake if they wait.
- CTA: “Don’t miss it—claim your spot before midnight.”
- Hook: “You only have until [date/time] to grab this.”
- Reflection: Where can you add urgency to your offers without faking it?