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 244: From Hairstylist to Copywriter (Currently Working from Morocco!) – Katherine’s Story
She left her hairstylist job one day … and landed an agency copywriting role the next. Her portfolio when she landed the job? 100% spec ads. She’s never stepped foot in an office. And right now? She’s working remotely from Morocco, contracting with agencies around the world. To say we're in awe of Katherine's path is an understatement. After more than a decade behind the … [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...]
Summer Rewind: Ep 15. Traits of the Most Successful Copywriters
Learn the indispensable traits that forge a successful copywriter with Nicki and Kate. From resilience to creativity, learn the insider attributes that could shift your writing career into high gear. It's not just about witty words; it's the hustle, learning curve, and more in this value-packed discussion. Are you embodying the characteristics that clients covet? Tune in and … [Read more...]
BONUS – Laser Coaching: How Can I Work Remotely from Anywhere in the World?
Working from anywhere in the world is an aspiration shared by many copywriters. Now, more than ever, clients don’t care where you are. They just care about the work you deliver. Working with remote clients, whether they’re in a different state or another country, can be a bigger challenge than expected. In this Laser Coaching session, Comprehensive Copywriting Student Melanie … [Read more...]
BONUS – Laser Coaching: A Copywriter’s Guide to Creative Thinking
When transitioning to a copywriting career from a long-term position elsewhere, it can feel challenging to break away from the rigid structures you are accustomed to. In this Laser Coaching session, our hosts are joined by CCA student Felicity who has worked in health care for 20 years and is struggling for ways to expand her creative thinking in a brand-new industry. Listen … [Read more...]
Episode 140: Traveling Europe While Running a Copywriting Agency—Chris’s Story
The idea of traveling the world while working is a distant dream for most people. But one of the best things about a freelance career in copywriting is that you have the flexibility to hop on a plane with your laptop whenever you want! In this episode, we are joined by one of our star CCA students, Chris, who was determined to take advantage of the digital nomad lifestyle. … [Read more...]
Ep. 100: Take Advantage of the Digital Nomad Lifestyle
Working from home is awesome, but it can get a little dull staring at the same four walls of your home office. In this episode, Nick and Kate are sharing the best practices for taking advantage of the freedom you have to work from anywhere. Our hosts talk about their favorite away-from-home spots to work from, necessary items for being a digital nomad, and best practices for … [Read more...]
6 Tips for Digital Nomad Copywriters
Become a digital nomad—someone who travels the world, but works while they do it—is becoming a more and more common goal for copywriters. But making it work isn’t quite as simple as packing up your computer and hopping on a plane. Today, we’re going to talk about important tips to help make sure you can make it work. There are a lot of terrific things about being a … [Read more...]
7 Tips to Living the Digital Nomad Lifestyle as a Copywriter
Traveling the world is a pretty common dream, but certain jobs make it easier than other. And not just easier to take a vacation—but easier to spend weeks, months, or even years living overseas. Becoming a digital nomad—someone who travels the world, but works while they do it—is becoming a more and more common goal for copywriters. But making it work isn’t quite as simple … [Read more...]