Ever feel like the only way forward in your career… is up a corporate ladder that you don’t even want to be on in the first place? Yvonne did, too. After 15+ years in communications roles at mission-driven nonprofits, she knew things had to shift after the birth of her son.She asked a question many parents ask: “How can I do work I love, get paid my worth, and still be … [Read more...]
Episode 236: Raising 2 Kids, Writing for Nonprofits, and Going at Your Own Pace – Stevi’s Story
If you've followed the Comprehensive Copywriting Academy for any amount of time, you know there are as many ways to shape a copywriting career as there are copywriters.Stevi's story is the perfect example of how building your career in a way that works for you is essential to long-term success.And what works for you may change. And then change again.On this … [Read more...]
Episode 234: “I Can’t Ask for Permission. I Just Need to Do It.” – Holly’s Story
I love this quote so much I have to repeat it: "I can't ask for permission. I just need to do it." That's what Holly said when she decided to draft a proposal for a copywriting position and present it to her boss ... ... even though she was working a full-time customer success position. ... even though she was well aware she had bills to pay and this was … [Read more...]
Episode 232: From Copywriter to Product Marketer (And Homeowner in Spain!) – Alba’s Story
Do you remember when Kate and I shared allllll sorts of jobs you can do with a background in copywriting? (I totally get if you don't remember, but you can catch that podcast episode right here.) Thanks to CCA student Alba, we've got another one to add to that list: product marketer. On today's episode of the Build Your Copywriting Business podcast, Alba … [Read more...]
Episode 230: Copywriting Across the Country in an RV – Sarah’s Story
This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/FRW and get on your way to being your best self. ⛰️ National parks.🇲🇽 Mexico.📍And currently Arizona. As someone who values her freedom and flexibility, Sarah has been RVing since 2019 and living her dream working wherever she wants, whenever she wants. By the time this … [Read more...]
Episode 228: She Quit Her Full-Time Job with Her Second Copywriting Invoice – Jenny’s Story
Raise your hand if your background has nothing to do with copywriting. 🙋♀️🙋🙋♂️ That's where 99.9% of us start, too! Jenny is no different: She spent 10 years as a tennis coach in the United Kingdom, where she's from, and New Zealand, where she has lived for more than 15 years. After another decade working for Tennis New Zealand, Jenny wondered if it was even … [Read more...]
Episode 226: Using Copywriting to Catapult Her Content Career – Maile’s Story
If you love writing, you're going to relate to Maile's story.Maile went to school with the goal to write for television, but as life happens, she found herself in content writing roles. Unlike most Comprehensive Copywriting Academy students, Maile discovered the CCA when she was already writing for some clients. But these clients were looking to her to write … [Read more...]
Episode 222: This Teacher Now Leads a Team of Copywriters – Catching Up with Charlotte
When Kate and I first talked to Charlotte, she shared how she replaced her teaching income with copywriting within 6 months of joining the Comprehensive Copywriting Academy (you can catch that original interview right here!). It's been more than two years (!) since that conversation (Kate is still hung up on the fact that it's been that long ...). So, we figured we … [Read more...]
Episode 218: Copywriting Opens Doors to Career Opportunities – Sunny’s Story
This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/FRW and get on your way to being your best self. You know that with copywriting training you can become a copywriter. (Duh!)But did you know copywriting can open doors to so many other career opportunities? Kate and I got to sit down with CCA student Sunny to hear how … [Read more...]
Episode 214: Replacing a Corporate Job Salary with a 6-Figure Copywriting Business – Tori’s Story
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...]