If your neighbor with a 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath house needs a renovation and your other neighbor with a 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom house also needs a renovation, do you think they'd cost the same price?No way!That's the same that's true of copywriting projects.Not all copywriting projects are the same and there's NO WAY! you can quote an accurate price without understanding the … [Read more...]
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Episode 208: Are You Doing These 4 Things That Clients Look for in Freelancers?
🎶 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 198: Finding Copywriting Success Through Curiosity – Jared’s Story
Does the word "sales" give you the heebie jeebies? It did for Jared, too. Jared was working in tech when he started a blog about customer success, software as a service, and other tech topics. But ... he was in technology. He wasn't a writer, right? And he certainly didn't want to sell his services. Ick. Spoiler: he's now partnered with the largest … [Read more...]
Summer Rewind: Ep. 17 How to Set Your Copywriting Rates
One of the biggest reasons that people “don’t make it” as a copywriter? Undercharging. (Or worse, charging by the word.) But on the flip side, you also have to be careful not to overshoot the market rate for your expertise. As you can already see, pricing your services is a delicate balance to master. And with no exact formula to tell us how to do it, calculating your rates can … [Read more...]
Episode 177: Reframing Your Copywriting Goals to Align with Your Values – with Jessica Lackey
As the owner of a freelance business, you *want* to keep growing but it can be hard to know where to go next in a way that stays true to your vision. And most importantly, how do you get there without burning out? As the leader, you're steering the ship of your business solo, and it can feel lonely without anyone to help you make sense of what’s next. Instead of … [Read more...]
Episode 163: Are Your Copywriting Prices Leaving Money on the Table?
Do your project costs only factor in time spent writing, editing, and in meetings? If so, you may be doing a lot of pro bono work for your clients–and we’re fairly certain you didn’t get into this business to work for free! As a freelancer, it’s easy to get caught up in our emotions, fear, and self-doubt. In this episode, Nicki and Kate encourage us to put on our CFO hats, … [Read more...]
Episode 161: 1 Copywriting Tactic You Should Avoid at All Costs
Whether it’s the email formula that will “10x your sales” or the subject line that will “double your open rates,” there’s–unfortunately–a copywriting template for pretty much anything these days. But is pressing the easy button going to deliver excellent results for your client? Tune in as Nicki and Kate talk (ahem, rage) about why you shouldn’t undermine your own skills and … [Read more...]
Episode 159: 8 Tips You Can Use Right Now to Step Up Your Freelance Copywriting Game
The 2023 Summer Freelance summit brought you a star-powered lineup of expert speakers, dedicated to helping you progress your freelance career. Today’s podcast episode is breaking down three days’ worth of inspiration into a smattering of highlights to help you optimize your freelance business! From mastering your personal finances and combatting procrastination to … [Read more...]
Episode 131: Can You Make $10,000 Month With Copywriting?
As a freelance copywriter, you have to respect yourself enough to claim the rates you should be working for. Growing your copywriting career to a five-figure-a-month business is entirely possible. Not only is it possible, but it's probable...if you follow some specific steps to grow your copywriting business. In today's episode, Nicki and Kate discuss rates, tracking time, … [Read more...]
What Are Your Copywriting Business Rules?
Rules can often feel constricting, but when it comes to our businesses, that's what helps us stay on track. They're what we need when we're wearing our CEO hats. So, today, we're going to come up with your copywriting business rules so you can make decisions faster (and that are in line with how you want to run your business). You can also think of copywriting business rules … [Read more...]