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Episode 216: Save Major Moolah with these Copywriter Tax Deductions

By Nicki Krawczyk

Nicki and Kate sit at a table with podcast recording microphones, notebooks, and Filthy Rich Writer mugs, with the words "Build Your Copywriting Business" above them.

No one likes paying taxes. But if you're a freelancer, you've got so many more opportunities for tax deductions. That means you paying less in taxes (a.k.a. keeping more money in your pocket). Whether you're in the US or not, you're going to want to listen in. On this episode of the Build Your Copywriting Business podcast, Kate and I are running through a list of tax … [Read more...]

Episode 215: Land Copywriting Clients with Podcast Publicity – with Christina Lenkowski

By Nicki Krawczyk

Nicki and Kate sit at a table with podcast recording microphones, notebooks, and Filthy Rich Writer mugs, with the words "Build Your Copywriting Business" above them.

Sick of pitching to land clients?I have good news and bad news for you: pitching is always going to be the direct line to landing work, but there are other tactics you can mix in to keep things fun.(And, if you ask me, pitching CAN be fun, but I'll save that conversation with you for another day ;) )I am thrilled to share Kate and I sat down with podcast pitching pro Christina … [Read more...]

Episode 214: Replacing a Corporate Job Salary with a 6-Figure Copywriting Business – Tori’s Story

By Nicki Krawczyk

Nicki and Kate sit at a table with podcast recording microphones, notebooks, and Filthy Rich Writer mugs, with the words "Build Your Copywriting Business" above them.

Ever wake up in the morning, head to work, and all you can think of is "UGH!"?Like many people, Tori went to school for something she was told she'd be good at—sales—got a corporate job after college, and ... very quickly realized she was an introvert.She hated sales.So, Tori made the difficult decision to let go of the path she thought she'd be on her … [Read more...]

Episode 213: Find Copywriting Clients Anywhere You Go

By Nicki Krawczyk

Nicki and Kate sit at a table with podcast recording microphones, notebooks, and Filthy Rich Writer mugs, with the words "Build Your Copywriting Business" above them.

Landing copywriting clients is a lot easier than you may think.(Reminder: CCA students, you have entire courses on how to find and land clients!)But one of the most overlooked ways to find clients?Talking to people. On this episode of the Build Your Copywriting Business podcast, Nicki and Kate joke about finding clients at the grocery store. But, truthfully, you can find … [Read more...]

Episode 212: The Dangers of Steady Copywriting Clients

By Nicki Krawczyk

Nicki and Kate sit at a table with podcast recording microphones, notebooks, and Filthy Rich Writer mugs, with the words "Build Your Copywriting Business" above them.

Having one steady, high-paying copywriting client is the dream, right?Well, to be honest, no. Copywriting is a little bit like investing. Putting your eggs all in one basket leaves you vulnerable to the whims of one company. That's why diversification is so important.When you have multiple copywriting clients, it doesn't matter if work slows down … [Read more...]

Episode 211: How to Weather the Ups and Downs of Business

By Nicki Krawczyk

Nicki and Kate sit at a table with podcast recording microphones, notebooks, and Filthy Rich Writer mugs, with the words "Build Your Copywriting Business" above them.

You've heard me say time and time again that copywriting is an incredibly fun and rewarding career. And it is. But ... it's still a career.There are inevitably times in life—whether as a freelancer or full-time, copywriting or otherwise—when you just don't feel 100%. And sometimes we attribute those crummy feelings to the wrong things.Cloudy days, an odd text from a … [Read more...]

Episode 210: Part Time Social Worker, Part Time Copywriter – Alicia’s Story

By Nicki Krawczyk

Nicki and Kate sit at a table with podcast recording microphones, notebooks, and Filthy Rich Writer mugs, with the words "Build Your Copywriting Business" above them.

Every time we talk with Comprehensive Copywriting Academy students, Kate and I leave feeling inspired.That's exactly what it was like talking to Alicia. From a young age, Alicia knew she wanted to help people. It's what got her into social work. But, like many of those in the social work field, Alicia faced extreme burnout. On this episode of the Build Your Copywriting … [Read more...]

Episode 209: 1 Tactic to Try for More Powerful Copywriting

By Nicki Krawczyk

Nicki and Kate sit at a table with podcast recording microphones, notebooks, and Filthy Rich Writer mugs, with the words "Build Your Copywriting Business" above them.

When used correctly, storytelling is a powerful copywriting tactic. But why do I say "when used correctly?" Because sometimes copywriters and clients use storytelling in the entirely wrong way. On this episode of the Build Your Copywriting Business podcast, Kate and I are breaking down when and how to use this tactic. Plus, we're giving some examples of storytelling in … [Read more...]

Episode 208: Are You Doing These 4 Things That Clients Look for in Freelancers?

By Nicki Krawczyk

Nicki and Kate sit at a table with podcast recording microphones, notebooks, and Filthy Rich Writer mugs, with the words "Build Your Copywriting Business" above them.

🎶 What a client wants, what a client needs ...... whatever makes them happy gets you money ... 🎶I apologize if you have Christina Aguilera stuck in your head. BUT if it helps you remember the key takeaways from this episode, then you're welcome. ;)On this episode of the Build Your Copywriting Business podcast, Kate and I are talking about four crucial things that clients look … [Read more...]

Episode 207: Calling Yourself a “Freelance Copywriter”: Good or Bad?

By Nicki Krawczyk

Nicki and Kate sit at a table with podcast recording microphones, notebooks, and Filthy Rich Writer mugs, with the words "Build Your Copywriting Business" above them.

"Stop calling yourself a freelancer!" In typical Internet fashion, there's plenty of bad information and scare-tactic hooks. That "stop calling yourself a freelancer" is just one of the examples Kate recently saw when she was on LinkedIn. In a video posted on the site, a marketing "expert" calls on freelance writers to stop calling themselves "freelance writers." Huh? On … [Read more...]

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