When you’re starting a new career in copywriting, you might run into some…less than helpful comments, shall we say. “Copywriting–is that actually a real career?” and “Is that even something you can make money from?” are some of the classics. But as Taylor Swift so wisely said: “The haters gonna hate (hate hate hate hate)” and you can’t live your life letting other people's … [Read more...]
Episode 162: #1 Secret for Copywriting Success
Do you ever suffer from “shiny object syndrome”? The feeling of learning something new can bring a lot of excitement but it could also be a sign that resistance is creeping in… When you first start digging into copywriting, you’re exposed to a whole new world of possibilities, from SEO, to graphic design and web development. We know how tempting it is to want to learn alllll … [Read more...]
Episode 159: 8 Tips You Can Use Right Now to Step Up Your Freelance Copywriting Game
The 2023 Summer Freelance summit brought you a star-powered lineup of expert speakers, dedicated to helping you progress your freelance career. Today’s podcast episode is breaking down three days’ worth of inspiration into a smattering of highlights to help you optimize your freelance business! From mastering your personal finances and combatting procrastination to … [Read more...]
BONUS: Laser Coaching – How to Land Copywriting Work with an Ad Agency
On today's Laser Coaching call, Nicki and Kate meet with a Comprehensive Copywriting Academy student who is wondering if she needs to change her approach when pitching ad agencies in particular. In this info-packed coaching call, you’ll hear advice around how to demonstrate that you can think strategically and what to do if resistance is getting in the way of your … [Read more...]
Episode 156: 11 Years in Social Work to a $10K/Month Copywriting Career – Sonali’s Story
Like many Comprehensive Copywriting Academy students, Sonali came from an entirely different professional background. After 11 years in social work, she knew it wasn't her forever job. Sonali always had an affinity for writing and copywriting soon became an attractive career choice. Sonali decided to go all in on her new career and set a goal to hit $5K a month by June 2023. … [Read more...]
Episode 155: Top Copywriting Advice from Working Copywriters
This Build Your Copywriting Business podcast episode is not your typical episode, as in you won't hear much from me or Kate. Instead, you'll hear from working copywriters (and all Comprehensive Copywriting Academy students!) who are sharing their best I-wish-I-knew-that-before-I-started advice. What all of our success stories have in common? A willingness to … [Read more...]
Episode 154: How Freelancers Can Masterfully Juggle Multiple Projects – with Kaitlyn Spinney
Ever felt like your to-do list is about to stage a coup? Some tasks have practically set up camp there for what feels like forever, and you keep telling yourself you'll get around to them... eventually. Here to arm you with the knowledge to tackle your to-do list with ease is our own operations manager and go-to problem-solver, Kaitlyn Spinney. Tune in to hear her expert … [Read more...]
BONUS: Laser Coaching – Balancing a Copywriting Career with an Acting Career
Copywriting is an ideal way to supplement your income. It’s flexible, creative, fun, and you can work with clients from anywhere. But when you’re not consistently working on your copywriting business and honing your skills, it can feel like an uphill battle. Comprehensive Copywriting Academy student Indigo is struggling to balance her acting career with her copywriting work, … [Read more...]
Episode 151: Is Manifesting a Copywriting Career Bogus?
The concept of the law of attraction is that you can manifest your deepest desires into being with merely the power of thought. So, does that mean you can think your way into a 6-figure copywriting career? Sadly just sitting and waiting for it to happen isn’t quite how it works–but you do have to believe that it is possible for you. If you've ever been guilty of saying things … [Read more...]
Episode 149: The Worst Advice for New Freelancers (And What to Do Instead)
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...]