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How This Teacher Doubled Her Salary and Decreased Stress - Amanda's Story (Episode 160) Dec 06, 2023

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As many teachers will know, the relentless nature of the job and never-ending to-do lists can certainly take their toll. After 11 years in the profession (frankly, anyone deserves a medal for that!), Comprehensive Copywriting Academy student Amanda knew it was time for a change.

After making the fun realization that you can *actually* write for a living–and get paid extremely well–Amanda is enjoying more flexibility, more time with family, and a lot less stress. The icing on the cake? She’s now earning nearly double what she made as a teacher! Listen in as Amanda shares her full story with Nicki and Kate.

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8 Tips You Can Use Right Now to Step Up Your Freelance Copywriting Game (Episode 159) Nov 29, 2023

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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 implementing game-changing features on your website (and much more!), this is your chance to steal some of the most effective tactics that will boost your business as we soon enter 2024.

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Set Your Future Self Up for Success Right Now (Episode 158) Nov 22, 2023

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Today’s episode is a little bit Back to the Future-esque as we dive into the concept of setting your future self up for success. This is something the Filthy Rich Writer team is verrry big on, so we want to share some of the best actions that will make future you oh so thankful.

Tend to drag your heels before sending an invoice? Always finding a reason not to update your portfolio? Listen in for some expert tips to help you smooth out your processes and make your future self proud.

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Are You Living in the Gap or the Gain? (Episode 157) Nov 15, 2023

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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 celebrating!

On today’s episode, Nicki and Kate are discussing some of the most valuable takeaways from the book The Gap and the Gain by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy. If you find yourself slipping into “gap thinking” and dismissing your wins a bit too quickly, listen in to discover how you can find fulfillment again throughout your journey of achievement.

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Laser Coaching - How to Land Copywriting Work with an Ad Agency Nov 10, 2023

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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 pitches!

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11 Years in Social Work to a $10K/Month Copywriting Career - Sonali's Story (Episode 156) Nov 08, 2023

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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. Spoiler: She hit that by April and now has her sights set on hitting $10K a month by the end of the year! But it’s not just the financial freedom she’s benefitting from, as she now has the flexibility to spend more time with her family in India.

Tune in to hear Sonali tell us all about how to be your own superpower when it comes to finding success in copywriting.

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Top Copywriting Advice from Working Copywriters (Episode 155) Nov 01, 2023

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We’ve had the pleasure of hearing some truly remarkable stories and transformations from the students inside our Comprehensive Copywriting Academy. In this special episode, we’re giving you a roundup of some of the very best advice from our CCA students and working copywriters.

What all of our success stories have in common? A willingness to embrace discomfort, dream a little bigger, and welcome new opportunities. Get ready to be inspired because if they can do it, what’s stopping you?

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How Freelancers Can Masterfully Juggle Multiple Projects - with Kaitlyn Spinney (Episode 154) Oct 25, 2023

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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 advice on managing your time more effectively, reducing overwhelm, and the digital tools that could make your life a whole lot easier!

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Laser Coaching - Balancing a Copywriting Career with an Acting Career Oct 20, 2023

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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, so asked Nicki and Kate to advise on how to switch between these two roles more effectively.

In this Laser Coaching session, you’ll learn the significance of taking consistent small steps to successfully balance multiple careers.

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How to Write Powerful Copy (Even When the Product or Service Isn't Interesting) (Episode 153) Oct 18, 2023

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As a copywriter, you get to write for a whole range of different brands and industries (especially when you follow our “no niche” advice). And while you might get your fair share of exciting projects writing about exotic travel, luxury products, and delicious food, other topics may seem a little more…dull.

We get it–it may seem hard to convince someone that a tractor part is going to transform their life. But it is your magical superpower as a copywriter that means you can turn any subject into an engaging piece of writing! In this episode, Nicki and Kate remind us why the target audience should be at the forefront of our minds if we want to write killer copy, especially for industries you’re less enthused about.

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