When Jenni joined the Comprehensive Copywriting Academy in April 2021, she was working in a marketing role. Writing was part of her day-to-day work, but, like most CCA students, she didn't know what copywriting was, much less that it was an entire career! Before she even finished the course, she was landing her first clients. Spoiler: in less than two years, she was managing a … [Read more...]
Ep. 115: This Teacher Wanted More Work/Life Balance…and Found It with Copywriting – Charlotte’s Story
Just a few months ago, Charlotte had no idea what copywriting even was! She set the goal of replacing her teaching income by August of 2023, when her youngest child started going to school. Spoiler: she replaced her income within six months of joining the Comprehensive Copywriting Academy. On this episode, Nicki, Kate, and CCA student Charlotte talk about the transition from … [Read more...]
Ep. 111: From Financial Professional to Copywriter—Chaundell’s Story
A sure way to find success as a copywriter is to decide what your goal is and to continue to make any step you can towards that goal. CCA student Chaundell is a perfect example of the success you can find when you refuse to let anything get in between you and success. Listen in to this episode to hear Chaundell share her story with Nicki and Kate and explain what she's learned … [Read more...]
Ep. 107: Building a Copywriting Business as a Mom – with Kate K, Dorothy & Jen
Being a mother is a full-time job on its own. But it's totally possible to build your copywriting business and continue to be the amazing parent that you are now. In this episode, CCA students (and stellar moms) Dorothy, Kate K, and Jen join the show to share their experiences running successful copywriting businesses while raising children. Listen in to learn how you can … [Read more...]
Ep. 103: Becoming a Social Media Copywriter & Manager—Carli’s Story
Your copywriting career can be whatever you want it to be. Carli De La Cruz is a star CCA student who used her copywriting skills to grow into a social media manager. Carli speaks with Nicki and Kate about how she scaled from a social media internship to social media manager and key lessons that she learned along the way. Prefer to watch the episode? Hit play … [Read more...]
BONUS: Getting a Full-Time Copywriting Job with 6 Months Experience – Catching Up With James
There are tons of benefits to working as an on-staff copywriter that tend to get overlooked. James is a CCA student who went from successful freelance copywriter to thriving on-staff copywriter. James shares what he loves most about working on-staff and the ways it's helped him grow as a writer. Psst! Missed when we first interviewed James? Take a listen to that episode … [Read more...]
Ep. 99: Running a Copy Agency from Costa Rica – Poorva’s Story
Kate and Nicki are speaking with CCA Student, Poorva Misra. Poorva joined the CCA in 2020 after losing her marketing job during the pandemic. She was joined shortly after by her husband and launched their agency Stratus Media. Not only did Poorva start an agency, she also took the remote work opportunity to move all the way to Costa Rica! She shares her journey to running an … [Read more...]
BONUS: Scaling to a Monthly 5-Figure Copywriting Income—Part Time – Catching Up With Kate K
Since we last talked to Kate Kosydar in 2020, her business has grown exponentially—she hit $10,000/month. But this is the best part: she did it working part-time! Nicki and Kate caught up with Kate K to discuss what she’s learned over the past 3 years on her copywriting journey. She discusses the challenges of balancing work time and family time and how outsourcing has helped … [Read more...]
Ep. 95: Hitting 6 Figures As a Copywriter in 6 Months – Stacy’s Story
At the beginning of 2022, CCA student and CCA student coach Stacy Corneau went full-time freelance for the first time. Her goal was to hit six figures by the end of the year. Six months later, and she'd already surpassed her goal, hitting six figures in June. Hitting a massive income goal in half the time is an incredible achievement and Stacy is digging into how she got … [Read more...]
Ep. 91: Transitioning Out of Teaching to Copywriting – George’s Story
Ever feel like you haven't quite found the answer to "what do you want to be when you grow up?" You're not alone. A former teacher, salesman, and archeologist, George Gorringe tried several careers before finding one he loved: copywriting. In this episode of the Build Your Copywriting Business podcast, Nicki and Kate speak with CCA student George about his quick rise to … [Read more...]