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Summer Rewind: Ep. 23 Freelance vs. Full-Time Copywriting (a.k.a. the Illusion of Safety Episode)

By Nicki Krawczyk

Nicki and Kate sit at a table with podcast recording microphones, notebooks, and Filthy Rich Writer mugs, with the words "Build Your Copywriting Business" above them.

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

By Nicki Krawczyk

Nicki and Kate sit at a table with podcast recording microphones, notebooks, and Filthy Rich Writer mugs, with the words "Build Your Copywriting Business" above them.

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

By Nicki Krawczyk

Nicki and Kate sit at a table with podcast recording microphones, notebooks, and Filthy Rich Writer mugs, with the words "Build Your Copywriting Business" above them.

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 180: Thriving as a Neurodivergent Copywriter – Cleo’s Story

By Nicki Krawczyk

Nicki and Kate sit at a table with podcast recording microphones, notebooks, and Filthy Rich Writer mugs, with the words "Build Your Copywriting Business" above them.

There’s a reason Dolly Parton (and many others!) found success singing about why working the 9 to 5 sucks—for a lot of people, it just does. And when you’re neurodivergent like Comprehensive Copywriting Academy student and coach Cleo, it can almost feel impossible.  But since going freelance as a copywriter and being in control of nearly every aspect of her professional … [Read more...]

Episode 172: Taking Action in the Face of Imposter Syndrome – Shelby’s Story

By Nicki Krawczyk

Nicki and Kate sit at a table with podcast recording microphones, notebooks, and Filthy Rich Writer mugs, with the words "Build Your Copywriting Business" above them.

Have you ever scrolled past copywriting roles at big-name companies, feeling like they’re out of your league? “There’s no WAY they’d consider hiring someone like me!” Many of us have doubted whether those big, corporate giants would ever give us a shot. But today, we’re about to share a story that proves those internal doubts wrong… When Comprehensive Copywriting Academy … [Read more...]

Episode 142: On-Staff vs. Freelance Copywriting: Which is Better?

By Nicki Krawczyk

Nicki and Kate sit at a table with podcast recording microphones, notebooks, and Filthy Rich Writer mugs, with the words "Build Your Copywriting Business" above them.

One of the wonders of a copywriting career is how versatile and flexible it can be. But having so many opportunities and so much freedom can feel overwhelming, especially when you don’t know which direction is best to take. Nicki and Kate answer the long-standing debate once and for all: Is it better to focus on on-staff or freelance copywriting careers? The answer is not as … [Read more...]

Episode 150: A Day in the Life of a Copywriter

By Nicki Krawczyk

Nicki and Kate sit at a table with podcast recording microphones, notebooks, and Filthy Rich Writer mugs, with the words "Build Your Copywriting Business" above them.

One of the selling points of a career in copywriting is the flexibility of how you structure your work. But if you’re not yet making your living as a full-time copywriter, you might be wondering how a copywriter actually spends their time.  While this is going to look completely different from one person to another (especially as there are different routes like … [Read more...]

Episode 149: The Worst Advice for New Freelancers (And What to Do Instead)

By Nicki Krawczyk

Nicki and Kate sit at a table with podcast recording microphones, notebooks, and Filthy Rich Writer mugs, with the words "Build Your Copywriting Business" above them.

No one's born knowing how to freelance–just like no one's born knowing how to write copy. So if you’re told to hold your nose and jump into freelancing without a schedule for finding clients or how you’re going to work, you’re probably not going to build the career you want. If you are going to take the leap into freelancing, you need to make sure that there is a net (and … [Read more...]

Episode 142: On-Staff vs. Freelance Copywriting: Which is Better?

By Nicki Krawczyk

Nicki and Kate sit at a table with podcast recording microphones, notebooks, and Filthy Rich Writer mugs, with the words "Build Your Copywriting Business" above them.

One of the wonders of a copywriting career is how versatile and flexible it can be. But having so many opportunities and so much freedom can feel overwhelming, especially when you don’t know which direction is best to take. Today, Nicki and Kate answer the long standing debate once and for all: Is it better to focus on on-staff or freelance copywriting careers? The answer is … [Read more...]

Episode 140: Traveling Europe While Running a Copywriting Agency—Chris’s Story

By Nicki Krawczyk

Nicki and Kate sit at a table with podcast recording microphones, notebooks, and Filthy Rich Writer mugs, with the words "Build Your Copywriting Business" above them.

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...]

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