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Episode 224: Why You Should (Almost) Never Quote Copywriting Prices on a Call

By Nicki Krawczyk

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If your neighbor with a 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath house needs a renovation and your other neighbor with a 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom house also needs a renovation, do you think they'd cost the same price?No way!That's the same that's true of copywriting projects.Not all copywriting projects are the same and there's NO WAY! you can quote an accurate price without understanding the … [Read more...]

Summer Rewind: Ep. 17 How to Set Your Copywriting Rates

By Nicki Krawczyk

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One of the biggest reasons that people “don’t make it” as a copywriter? Undercharging. (Or worse, charging by the word.) But on the flip side, you also have to be careful not to overshoot the market rate for your expertise. As you can already see, pricing your services is a delicate balance to master. And with no exact formula to tell us how to do it, calculating your rates can … [Read more...]

Episode 186: Are You Stuck in an Employee Mindset?

By Nicki Krawczyk

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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 183: You Will Have Too Much Copywriting Work … Here’s What to Do

By Nicki Krawczyk

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For most freelancers, not having *enough* work is often the greatest fear. But having too much work? Psshh, there’s no such thing, right?! Well, as wild as it sounds, there will probably come a point where you are overloaded with copywriting projects. Yes, this might sound like a bit of a “first-world” freelance issue when you’re yet to land your first client. But trust us—it … [Read more...]

Episode 157: Are You Living in the Gap or the Gain?

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.

If you’re anything like most of the members in our community, you're probably the type of person who sets goals and measures yourself against "ideals." But sometimes, in the pursuit of those dreams, we forget to give ourselves credit for what we’ve already achieved. Built your portfolio? Sent your first pitch? Landed your first client?! These are all HUUUGE wins worth … [Read more...]

Episode 146: Face Your Freelance Finances Fears – with Crystalynn Shelton (CPA)

By Nicki Krawczyk

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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...]

Book Pick: How Copywriters Can Collaborate More Effectively

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As copywriters, we do a lot of work on our own. After all, the actual writing of copy is a fairly solitary job. But often, we need to collaborate. With designers, yes, but also with project managers, marketing managers, and other key stakeholders within an organization. The Importance of Collaboration This is true whether you work in an ad agency or on an in-house team. … [Read more...]

Book Pick: Why Your Obsession With Money is Getting in the Way of Your Copywriting Success

By Kate Sitarz 2 Comments

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Money: whether we're thinking about how much more we want to make in our copywriting business or, alternatively, how scared we are to not make money as a copywriter (or both!), our hang-ups about money are often what cause us to hold ourselves back or even prevent us from fully committing to and pursuing our copywriting careers. Negative Thoughts About Money If you're the … [Read more...]

Opening a Business Bank Account as a Copywriter

By Kate Sitarz 3 Comments

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Note: We are not legal experts or tax preparation professionals, so always consult an accountant, tax prep professional, or attorney if you have concerns. This information is aimed at copywriters in the United States. Copywriters in other locations may find this information useful for determining what questions they need to ask and answer based on their country, region, or … [Read more...]

Use an Entrepreneur Mindset to Double Your Copywriting Income

By Nicki Krawczyk 32 Comments

The Subtle Shift That Will Double Your Copywriting Business Income

Normally, I’m wary of using a clickbait-y style headline like "This One Tactic Will Double Your Income." But in this case, it’s true: Making this change will easily double your income, if not increase it even more. And I warned you that it’s subtle, so I’m going to need you to stick with me for just a bit to explain exactly how implementing it will make such a monumental … [Read more...]

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