I hope you’re ready for the WEALTH of information Alex is sharing. On this episode of the Build Your Copywriting Business podcast, we are beyond lucky that CCA student, former account manager, and current copywriting dynamo Alex is sharing her wisdom from BOTH sides of the agency aisle. On the account side, Alex managed timelines, scopes, and client relationships. And, … [Read more...]
Episode 263: His 30 Hours/Week, 6-Figure Business All Began in Thailand – Daniel’s Story
Are you a "jump and the net will appear" kind of person? Personally, I like to have some sort of net. But, as this this week's guest on the Build Your Copywriting Business podcast taught me, you can get creative with that net. CCA student and copywriter extraordinaire Daniel is sharing how five days after he quit his sales job, he moved to … [Read more...]
Episode 261: Full-Time to Freelance (and Traveling the World) – Catching Up with Tammy
"I’m genuinely living the life I envisioned. I am working with clients I love and sustaining myself through freelance work. It felt far away at first, but step by step, I built the reality I dreamed about." That's just a snippet of what Tammy shares in this episode of the Build Your Copywriting Business podcast. If you've been a long-time BYCB podcast listener, you … [Read more...]
Episode 259: She Quit the Course, Then Came Back and Built a Full-Time Copywriting Career- Jade’s Story
Ever feel like quitting? Well, Jade did quit the Comprehensive Copywriting Academy. For like, years. But on this episode of the Build Your Copywriting Business podcast, she's sharing the far juicier part of the story: what she did differently when she came back to the CCA. Because it's what she did differently that ultimately led her to a full-time copywriting job she … [Read more...]
Episode 257: Copywriting from a Rural New Zealand Kiwi Farm – Catherine’s Story
Ever feel like some stories just stay with you?That's Catherine's story for me.Catherine stepped away from a successful corporate career to raise her family in rural New Zealand. Then came a cancer diagnosis that flung everything into perspective.On this episode of the Build Your Copywriting Business podcast, Catherine shares how she built relationships with other business … [Read more...]
Episode 256: From Teaching to Copywriting While Facing Life’s Biggest Tests – Joanna’s Story
What a privilege it is that you and I get to exist on the planet at the same time as Joanna. And when you listen to this episode of the Build Your Copywriting Business podcast, I think you'll get why.Like many of us, Joanna craved more of what's most important in life: time with family.A teacher and mom of three, Joanna is proof that we don't need more time. We just need to … [Read more...]
Episode 254: Using Copywriting as a Launchpad to Consultancy – Catching Up with Adele
I don't like to play favorites, but according to the data, one of our most-watched student stories of all time was with Adele and her now-husband Jake (you can watch that original episode right here).The two of them were super kind enough to share what it was like shifting from a completely unrelated job into copywriting—and supporting a loved one during that transition. My … [Read more...]
Episode 252: President of the Slow Turtle Club – Elyse’s Story
I need to get one thing out of the way:Elyse is the self-described president of the Slow Turtle Club™. If I were to give her a title, it'd be president of the Really-Cool Canadian Copywriters Club™.In all seriousness, if you've ever felt like everyone else is speeding ahead while you’re still like, "where do I even start?!" then, Elyse is going to be your new favorite … [Read more...]
Episode 250: A Major Midlife Shakeup from Teaching to Copywriting – Vikki’s Story
Imagine juggling full-time teaching, full-time parenting, and a five-year-long divorce.Exhausting doesn't even begin to cover it. That was Vikki’s reality until she realized one thing: no one was coming to change her life for her. If she wanted something different, she’d have to create it. On this episode of the Build Your Copywriting Business podcast, Vikki … [Read more...]
Episode 248: Police Officer to Copywriter—without Pitching – Martin’s Story
I have been just as burned out as the next person. Before I became a copywriter, I was working at a health club, but my mental health was at its lowest. So, I related so deeply to Martin.Martin spent 15 (!!!) years as a police officer. To say he was burned out is an understatement. On this episode of the Build Your Copywriting Business podcast, he's sharing the moment he … [Read more...]