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Ready to set your copywriting business up for success in 2022? Nicki and Kate are sharing ways they set their copywriting businesses up to thrive each New Year. From scheduling regular check-ins with yourself on your goals to exploring what those goals are in the first place, they are digging into ways you can make 2022 the best year yet. You'll want to have your calendar pulled up during this episode so you can schedule regular meetings with yourself, including bigger quarterly check-ins and quick weekly check-ins. These planning sessions don't have to be long, but are necessary to keep yourself on track (or get back on track before you really get off the rails). --------------- Get Free Copywriting Training here

5 Jan 202244min

Eight years ago Shannon, a Comprehensive Copywriting Academy student, had to leave the workforce to try and manage her fibromyalgia. She continued looking for a job that would not only bring in income, but, as she says, "fuel her soul" and allow her to set her schedule. Shannon went from relying on the food bank to, within one year of joining the CCA, being able to buy a new house. On this episode, Shannon talks to Nicki and Kate about how she's been able to find the right balance of working for clients and taking care of her health. They also discuss the benefits of not choosing a niche and why the variety of potential copywriting clients is part of what makes the career so fulfilling. Mentioned on This Episode Shannon's Website Related Links How to Avoid the Copywriting Niche Trap --------------- Get Free Copywriting Training here

29 Dec 202135min

It's time to treat yourself—and your business. Nicki and Kate are digging into gifts you can give your business, but these aren't your typical gifts. These are gifts that can help move your business forward, whether by giving you more time to focus on your business, boosting your skills, or taking care of your business's greatest asset: you. Listen in for ideas on what to gift your business (or if your family and friends are looking for ideas, share this episode with them for inspiration!).  Mentioned on this Episode CalmHeadspaceAudibleMasterclass --------------- Get Free Copywriting Training here

22 Dec 202136min

As a copywriter, your goal is to ultimately get paid, right? But as a freelance copywriter, how do you ensure clients can pay you as easily as possible? Nicki and Kate break down four of the most common ways that copywriters can accept payments. As you know, our team is very much against paying for anything that isn't going to pay for itself or help move your business forward in some way. So, while we dig into software options, they're also not a must. Mentioned on This Episode Tax and Bookkeeping Tips for Freelance Copywriters Related Links The Best (and Cheapest) Way to Track Freelance Income --------------- Get Free Copywriting Training here

15 Dec 202121min

Ready to turn your love of writing into a successful copywriting career? Join professional copywriters Nicki Krawczyk and Kate Sitarz to get the tips, tools, and training to help you become a copywriter and build a thriving business of your own. Whether you want to land an on-staff job, freelance full-time and work from wherever you want, or make extra money with a side hustle, the best place to start learning is right here. Nicki and Kate have 15+ and 10+ years of experience, respectively, writing copy for multi-billion-dollar companies, solopreneurs, and every size business in between. Subscribe now and be the first to hear new episodes every Wednesday.

11 Dec 20213min

At some point in your copywriting career, you'll likely have a client that asks you to do a copy test. A copy test is a way for them to gauge whether or not you're a good fit for the job, particularly if they're hiring for a full-time job and want to find the best candidate for their role.  That said, clients have many ways of conducting copy tests, whether it's a timed copy test, small project, or several projects. Some are paid and some are unpaid. So, how do you navigate copy tests while protecting and valuing your time? Nicki and Kate dig into all the options you have when faced with a copy test.  Related Links What's a Copy Test? Mentioned on This Episode How Copywriters Can Negotiate with Confidence – with Susie Tomenchok --------------- Get Free Copywriting Training here

8 Dec 202122min

Claire always dreamed of going into marketing and fell into a job in a completely different industry. While she loves her full-time job, she still held onto her dream of breaking into marketing. She decided to join the Comprehensive Copywriting Academy (CCA) in February of 2021, landed her first client three weeks after pitching, and now has a consistent workload from several clients. On this episode, Claire shares why building her copywriting business as a side hustle was the best path for her and how it puts her in a stronger position if she ever does want to leave her full-time job. She also shares crucial tips for time management that you'll want to hear, especially if you're also building your copywriting business alongside your 9 to 5! Related Links Building a Copywriting Business While Working at 9 to 5Can Copywriting Be a Side Hustle? --------------- Get Free Copywriting Training here

1 Dec 202132min

The last episode on our three-part series on how to nail your copywriting interview is perhaps the most overlooked. A lot of copywriters hang up the phone after an interview or discovery call and then sit around waiting to hear back. That's not you. You go the extra step. In the final episode of the series, Nicki and Kate talk about what you can do after the interview that will set you apart from the competition. Related Links What to Do Before Your Copywriting Interview (Part 1 of 3)Ace Your Copywriting Interview (Part 2 of 3)The Secret to Wowing Interviewers --------------- Get Free Copywriting Training here

24 Nov 202117min