The Freelance vs. full-time debate with Nicki and explore why gigging might just be your golden ticket to career freedom. Learn how to secure copywriting gigs like a pro, the misconceptions about job security, and how to take control of your income. Get ready for a revelation-packed episode that could redefine your work life! Looking for closed captioning or a … [Read more...]
Episode 190: Freelance Copywriting Through Divorces, Separations, and Breakups with Cleo, Nicole, and Dorothy
Balancing personal and professional lives is challenging enough when building a freelance business. But throw in a major life transition like divorce or a breakup, and it can feel downright daunting. In this episode, we've invited three remarkable students from the Comprehensive Copywriting Academy—Cleo, Nicole, and Dorothy—to shed light on what it's like to navigate a … [Read more...]
Episode 189: Before Starting a Copywriting Side Hustle … Listen to This
Wondering if copywriting is something you can dip your toes into as a side hustle? Copywriting can be a fantastic (and very lucrative!) side gig that fits perfectly alongside a 9-5. But if you want to make it a fulfilling and great paying side hustle, there are some considerations to keep in mind… Join Nicki and Kate as they walk us through what you need to know before … [Read more...]
Episode 186: Are You Stuck in an Employee Mindset?
One of the most difficult psychological shifts for new business owners is going from an employee mindset to a business owner mindset. Most of your life, you’ve likely operated as a consumer: waiting for a paycheck so you can take care of your expenses. And when things get challenging in the economy, your instinct is to tighten the purse strings and focus on saving. But … [Read more...]
Episode 174: What You Need for Your Professional Copywriting Home Office
Whenever we embark on something new, it can be tempting to go out and buy allll the new accessories to help you get started. “But a shiny, new desk will make me *feel* professional…and THEN I can do the work, right?!” Well, we hate to break it to you but…a new desk is *not* going to magically boost your productivity. In fact, the “urge to splurge” is often just … [Read more...]
Episode 146: Face Your Freelance Finances Fears – with Crystalynn Shelton (CPA)
As copywriters, we’re in control of the words but when it comes to the numbers, things can get a little intimidating. Like anything, numbers become less scary and hold less power over you when you face them head first—and then you can use that information to build an even more lucrative copywriting business! Nicki and Kate are joined by Certified Public Accountant, small … [Read more...]
Episode 133: Are You Giving Off Any of These Copywriter Red Flags?
Sometimes when you’re new, you might be nervous that your clients can tell that you’re inexperienced. In this episode, Nicki and Kate dig into how self-doubt might creep into client interactions and other red flags that make it obvious that you’re a newbie—like mixing content and copy to being paid by the word.You’ll leave this episode with the tools to always put your best … [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...]
How Do I Save for Retirement If I Am Self-Employed?
One of the major reasons people avoid freelance copywriting (and freelancing in general) is the lack of benefits. But the truth is, freelancers have a huge opportunity to build their benefits package the way they want—not the way their employer wants. And that includes saving for retirement as a self-employed freelancer. As a freelancer, you set your own rates, and you … [Read more...]
Set Your Copywriting Business Up for Financial Success
First, if you hate numbers and you still are reading this post, congratulations! Many copywriters aren't math fans, so you're not alone. But regardless of whether you love numbers or hate 'em, you need to spend some quality time with a few key numbers if you want to set your copywriting finances—and frankly your whole business—up for success. So, if you're serious about your … [Read more...]