When and How to Fire a Client (Episode 86)
Throughout your copywriting career, you’ll work with so many clients that you love! But, there will be times when you need to end your relationship with a client. It’s important to know when it’s time to part ways with a particular client so that you don’t have to work through any unnecessary stress. Remember, you are in charge of your career, including who you work with. In today’s episode, Nicki and Kate share their best practices for identifying when to split with a client, when to tell your client you’re leaving, and how to have the conversation with them. ------------------- Get Free Copywriting Training here
6 Heinä 202233min
Overcome Scarcity Mindset as a Copywriter with Mindi Huebner (Episode 85)
Today, Nicki and Kate are joined by mindset coach, Mindi Huebner, to discuss how copywriters can rewire their brain and adjust their mindset to overcome limiting beliefs. One particular belief they cover is the “Scarcity Mindset”. This is the sensation some copywriters experience where they feel like there isn’t enough opportunity for them to consistently land clients. Listen to this episode for Mindi’s powerful insights on how you can embrace your limitlessness, overcome the scarcity mindset, and rewire your brain for success in copywriting and in life as a whole. Mentioned on this episode: Book a breakthrough session with Mindi Follow Mindi: TikTokInstagramLinkedInFacebook --------------- Get Free Copywriting Training here
29 Kesä 202248min
Why Copywriting is a Recession-Proof Job
In this bonus episode Nicki and Kate discuss why economic uncertainty doesn’t mean you should panic as a copywriter. In fact, they dive into why tough times lead to more opportunity for copywriters. Listen to learn why recessions and tough times don’t affect copywriting in the ways that they affect other industries. Plus, find out how you can have a huge impact on the success of businesses by helping them get through tough times. --------------- Related Links Recessions Can Be *Great* For Copywriters. Here’s Why.Ep. 41: Actual Freelance Copywriting Salary: Digging Into One Copywriter’s Numbers --------------- Get Free Copywriting Training here
24 Kesä 202219min
When to Break the Copywriting Niche Rule (Episode 84)
Choosing a niche for your copywriting business is a decision that shouldn’t be taken lightly. It can limit your options as a copywriter, so you want to be sure that this niche is something that’s right for you before making it the focus of your business. But, choosing a niche can also allow you to solely work with the type of client or the medium that you love the most. So, today Nicki and Kate are giving you everything you need to know about when it’s right to choose a niche and the best way to choose one. Our hosts also share how you can target one industry or type of project without formally making it your niche. --------------- Get Free Copywriting Training here
22 Kesä 202225min
Laser Coaching: Transitioning to Freelance
Today we are taking an inside look at a Laser Coaching session with Comprehensive Copywriting Academy student, Joe. Joe is setting up a plan to transition into a full-time freelance copywriting career. In this episode of the Build Your Copywriting Business podcast, Nicki and Kate offer Joe assistance with building his plan for his full-time freelance career and share insights on how he can adjust his pitching to help him prepare for this next step in his career. --------------- Get Free Copywriting Training here
17 Kesä 202217min
From Freelancer to On-Staff Copywriter - Christina's Story (Episode 83)
Meet Christina, a Comprehensive Copywriting Academy student and public school teacher turned copywriter extraordinaire. When Christina left teaching, she knew that her next career needed to be doing something she loved, but still flexible enough to fit the needs of her family picture. That's why she originally had the freelance-or-bust mindset. But, after successfully freelancing for a year, a can't-pass-this-up opportunity presented itself. In this episode, Christina talks to Nicki and Kate about the factors that led her to take an on-staff opportunity and how it was still aligned with her goals—even though she originally thought freelancing was the only path forward! She also discusses why she got into copywriting in the first place, how it fits her career needs perfectly, and what she loves the most about being an on-staff copywriter. --------------- Get Free Copywriting Training here
15 Kesä 202230min
Laser Coaching: Best Practices for Follow-Up Pitches
Today's episode features an inside look at a live coaching session with Comprehensive Copywriting Academy student, Michelle D. Nicki and Kate help her out with her process for sending pitches and follow-ups to prospective clients. In this session, Nicki and Kate help Michelle rework her process for sending great follow-ups to potential clients. Listen in to this 10-minute Laser Coaching session for an inside look at what it's like to be a CCA student. --------------- Get Free Copywriting Training here
10 Kesä 202215min
How to Handle Difficult Client Situations Like a Pro (Episode 82)
The collaboration that goes into copywriting can be the most exciting part of the job–but there are times that a client will do something that makes working with them a little less fun. But, that doesn’t mean they are bad clients! Every time a client does something that irritates you or makes it more difficult for you to do your job, there’s an opportunity there for you to help them become better clients and for you to improve your process as a professional. In this episode of the Build Your Copywriting Business podcast Nicki and Kate are walking you through the difficult situations that come up the most. They share ways that you can positively respond to each challenge and give guidance on how you can prevent the issues from popping up in the first place. Enjoy! --------------- Get Free Copywriting Training here
8 Kesä 202239min
