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Tips, Tools, and Tactics for Beginner to Boss-Level Copywriters

Tips, Tools, and Tactics for Beginner to Boss-Level Copywriters

Build Your Copywriting Business Podcast Episode Archive

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Ep. 49: How to Build Your Own Benefits as a Freelancer

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American workers leave an unprecedented number of vacation days on the table. So, as a freelancer, will you be able to take vacation? And what about healthcare? Ditch the corporate chains and jump into the dynamic world of freelancing with Nicki & Kate! Unravel the myths behind employee benefits as they dive deep into how you can have healthcare, retirement perks, and … [Read more...]

Ep. 48: Mistakes to Avoid When Pitching Freelance Clients

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There's a reason (maybe more than one ...) potential clients are ignoring your emails. As a business owner for 15+ years, I've received my fair of share of pitches (CCA students: you've seen some of the good and some of the bad!).  And I can tell you that there are a handful of super-common mistakes. But you don't have to make those same mistakes, my friend!  We're … [Read more...]

Ep. 46: Are the Best Copywriters Introverts or Extroverts?

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Often introverts and extroverts are cautious about jumping into copywriting as a career. For introverts, it's because talking and dealing with people on a regular basis can be draining. For extroverts, it can be daunting to be alone in their office and not getting the socialization they need. But neither of those is necessarily how your copy career needs to play out. Whether … [Read more...]

Ep. 45: How to Calm Your Nerves for Meetings with Copywriting Clients

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When a client responds to a pitch or a discovery call goes well and a client wants to work with you, there's a feeling of excitement … followed quickly by "oh no…now I have to talk to this person!!" If you've ever had that feeling of excitement followed quickly by mild panic, this episode is for you. Nicki and Kate walk through tips to help you reframe the situation and calm … [Read more...]

Ep. 44: Transitioning out of the Military and Building a Copy Career – Tyler’s Story

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While in the military, Tyler knew he had a knack for writing and decided to take the first step into a new career. He joined the CCA while still working his full-time job and, through some ups and downs, landed his first clients before leaving the military and landing a full-time job in a strategic communications position. In this episode, Nicki and Kate talk to Tyler on how … [Read more...]

4 Biggest Copywriter Portfolio Mistakes

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Your copywriting portfolio is crucial to landing work, so you need to treat it like the important project that it is! Whether you've already created yours or are just starting, you'll want to listen as Nicki and Kate break down some of the most common mistakes copywriters make on their websites. On this episode, they'll dig into four key mistakes they see on the homepage, … [Read more...]