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Episode 206: From Monk to Teacher to Copywriter – John’s Story

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Ever struggled with finding your "thing" in life? (But really...who hasn't?! I know I have several times!)That's the place John was in before he discovered copywriting.For years, John was a monk in Japan before returning to the US and becoming a middle school teacher. But after seven years, as many teachers can relate to, he was incredibly stressed.The "ah-ha" moment came when … [Read more...]

Episode 205 – Copywriter Holiday Survival: How to Answer Questions About Your Job

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Raise your hand if you've ever told someone you're a "copywriter" and 5 minutes later you realize they think you're a copyrighter. 🙋🙋‍♂️🙋‍♀️ We want to help you avoid that situation and ALL the others like it. That's why Kate and I had the brilliant-beyond-brilliant idea to put together not one podcast episode this week but five super-short episodes that answer … [Read more...]

Episode 202: Self-Management Strategies for Getting Stuff Done – Crystal’s Story

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Ever set your mind to make a change (like, oh, say buying a course?), ready to dig in and go full steam ahead and then ...... find life getting in the way?That was the start of Crystal's journey.But, she kept seeing fellow Comprehensive Copywriting Academy students posting wins in the student-only Facebook group. She knew life was always going to get in the way—and change was … [Read more...]

Episode 201: Top Copywriting Myths, Busted – Part II

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Last week, Kate and I busted through some of the most common copywriting myths (if you missed it, you can catch that episode here!) This week? You guessed it: the last of some of the most prevalent (and, yup, still dangerous) copywriting myths.This is the information we wish we had when we were starting out. It's all too easy to dwell on the negatives and the "what ifs."If we … [Read more...]

Episode 200: Top Copywriting Myths, Busted – Part I

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Turns out, just because it's on the Internet doesn't mean it's true. ;)Now, many of us know this, but it can be easy to believe things we read or see—even on an unconscious level ...... And some of those things may be getting in the way of you achieving your full copywriting success—or even preventing you from getting into copywriting in the first place! Raise … [Read more...]

Episode 195: Freelance vs. Contract: Which is Better?

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Freelancing or contracting: what's the difference? There are differences between the two and, as a copywriter, you have the flexibility to work full or part time, as well as an employee, as a freelancer, or contractor. Most of us are familiar with what it's like to be an employee. And because we're familiar with it, it feels "safer." But there's nothing that makes being an … [Read more...]

Episode 192 : This Part-Time Copywriter is Too Busy to Have a Portfolio – Audrey’s Story

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"It wasn't even a stepping stone; it was a springboard for my career!" Like most Comprehensive Copywriting Academy students, Audrey had no idea what copywriting was. She was working as an interior designer before she was sidelined by an illness that forced her to leave her job. Looking for a job with more flexibility, she discovered copywriting. Audrey went from feeling … [Read more...]

Episode 191: This Copywriter Books Work 3+ Months Out—Here’s How She Does It – Lizzie’s Story

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If the thought of networking sends shivers down your spine, rest assured, you're not alone. Especially for introverts, the prospect of "putting yourself out there" can feel intimidating. But as Comprehensive Copywriting Academy student Lizzie discovered, every relationship and opportunity starts with making connections. Join us as we delve into Lizzie's journey, where … [Read more...]