Lessons from Nicki's new freelance client (Episode 251)

If you've ever thought about leaving your current job to become a full-time freelance copywriter this is the episode for you! Nicki and Kate walk you through the process start to finish and include important steps to make the switch as seamless as possible. Enjoy listening to this episode as our hosts cover how to build your client base before you leave your job, how to overcome anxiety surrounding the change, and how to tell when you are ready to take the step towards full-time freelance. --------------- Get Free Copywriting Training here

6 Apr 202237min

You might hear the term Imposter Syndrome a lot but how do you recognize and stop those thoughts from interfering with your work? Nicki and Kate provide 3 tips on combatting imposter syndrome and how to fuel confidence rather than doubt. --------------- Get Free Copywriting Training here

30 Mars 202230min

In honor of Filthy Rich Writer's 10-year anniversary, we're celebrating throughout 2022 and wanted to touch base with some of the earliest copywriting students Nicki worked with and trained. On today's episode of the Build Your Copywriting Business Podcast, Nicki and Kate are catching up with Jason Schneider, a copywriter with a decade of experience writing for a variety of brands, including Jetsetter, Thrillist, Getty Images, and more. Jay talks about using both sides of the brain, balancing both creativity and strategy, as well as why he prefers working as an on-staff copywriter as opposed to going full-time freelance (though he also does take on freelance projects!). If you're curious to hear what a copywriting career can look like 10 years in, you'll want to hear Jay's story! Mentioned on this Episode: Jay’s PortfolioJay’s InstagramRemote Job Postings Tripled During the Pandemic4 Perks of Working in an Office Before Starting Your Own Copywriting Business --------------- Get Free Copywriting Training here

23 Mars 202258min

As copywriters, there's nothing worse than sitting down to write, facing the page, and slowly filling with mild panic. But here's the good news: copywriters should never face a blank page. That's because if you're just starting or you've been doing it for 20 years like Nicki, you always have a creative brief. On this episode of the Build Your Copywriting Business podcast, Nicki and Kate are digging into tactics they use to combat blank page syndrome, avoid perfectionist pitfalls, and get writing. Related Links Conquer Blank Page Panic For GoodWhat’s a Creative Brief?Why You Need to Push for a Creative BriefThe One Thing Every Successful Copywriting Project Starts WithHow to Rock the Brainstorming Process --------------- Get Free Copywriting Training here

16 Mars 202234min

There's a big difference between "I don't want to do this because it's hard" (or scary, or uncomfortable...) and "I don't want to do this because I physically don't have the energy today." The first is resistance. The second? You may be getting real close (or perhaps even experiencing) burnout. Nicki and Kate are digging into some ways you can start to recognize the difference between resistance and burnout and tactics for preventing your train from ever getting close to pulling into Burnout Central Station (like having a couple of days each week that you do not schedule work!). --------------- Get Free Copywriting Training here

9 Mars 202242min

"Hold on Loosely" was a hit in the early 80s, but it's also the theme song of this podcast episode. As copywriters, we have so much flexibility, but often we don't take full advantage of that flexible because we let our own self-imposed roadblocks get in the way. Nicki and Kate are discussing the importance of exploring opportunities as they come and "loosely" planning versus trying to wrangle too much control over scenarios that we have zero control over—or may never happen in the first place! --------------- Get Free Copywriting Training here

2 Mars 202229min

Meet James, a Comprehensive Copywriting Academy student, who comes from an acting and filmmaking background. He has found early success in his copywriting career by pairing his CCA training with the creative talent he developed through his personal journey. In this episode, James talks to Nicki and Kate about how copywriting has been a perfect match for him and how he is able to earn a living doing something he loves. He also shares why copywriting appealed to him in the first place and why it is so fulfilling. Mentioned on this Episode James’s Website --------------- Get Free Copywriting Training here

23 Feb 202230min

Getting feedback on your copywriting is inevitable. The sooner you can begin to embrace it, the better. Nicki and Kate are digging into why feedback is incredibly valuable for copywriters, both feedback from other copywriting students as you're learning and feedback from your clients. If the thought of getting feedback makes you nervous, this is for you. Learn how you can take control of the feedback round from your clients and ensure you get the information you need to keep moving forward. Related Links How to Deal with Feedback and Criticism from Copywriting ClientsCopywriting Q&A: How to Fix Bad Feedback --------------- Get Free Copywriting Training here

16 Feb 202235min