Build Your Copywriting Business Podcast Episode Archive

Imposter Syndrome is a common term that you may hear a lot but how do you recognize and stop those thoughts from interfering with your work? Learning the skills to overcome the emotions associate with imposter syndrome can help you streamline your success. In today's episode, Nicki and Kate provide 3 tips on combatting imposter syndrome and how to fuel confidence rather than … [Read more...]

As copywriters, there's nothing worse than sitting down to write, facing the page, and slowly filling with mild panic. But here's the good news: copywriters should never face a blank page. That's because if you're just starting or you've been doing it for 20 years like Nicki, you always have a creative brief. On this episode of the Build Your Copywriting Business podcast, … [Read more...]

There's a big difference between "I don't want to do this because it's hard" (or scary, or uncomfortable...) and "I don't want to do this because I physically don't have the energy today." The first is resistance. The second? You may be getting real close (or perhaps even experiencing) burnout. Nicki and Kate are digging into some ways you can start to recognize the difference … [Read more...]

"Hold on Loosely" was a hit in the early 80s, but it's also the theme song of this podcast episode. As copywriters, we have so much flexibility, but often we don't take full advantage of that flexible because we let our own self-imposed roadblocks get in the way. Nicki and Kate are discussing the importance of exploring opportunities as they come and "loosely" planning versus … [Read more...]

Getting feedback on your copywriting is inevitable. The sooner you can begin to embrace it, the better. Nicki and Kate are digging into why feedback is incredibly valuable for copywriters, both feedback from other copywriting students as you're learning and feedback from your clients. If the thought of getting feedback makes you nervous, this is for you. Learn how you can take … [Read more...]

'Tis the season for love, and in this bonus episode of the Build Your Copywriting Business podcast, Nicki and Kate are sharing all the reasons why they love copywriting. From the flexibility to work when and where you want to the variety of potential clients and mediums that keep work interesting, there are so many reasons to love copywriting. What do you love most about … [Read more...]

When you work from home, it can be very hard to have work-life balance. And, if you're like Nicki and Kate, you may even feel guilty when you're not spending time on your business!  On this episode of the Build Your Copywriting Business podcast, Nicki and Kate are digging into ways that they have tried to find separation between work and life. Inevitably, your … [Read more...]

There's a lot of talk about morning routines (including our own episode on it - check it out!). But equally as important are evening routines. If you don't have a solid system for prepping for the day ahead, your morning routine may not even matter!  Nicki and Kate talk about how you can use the end of your day to set yourself up for success for the following day. … [Read more...]