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How Soon Will I Make Money as a Copywriter? (Episode 14) Feb 17, 2021

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As a brand new copywriter venturing out into a new career, it's understandable that you might be curious as to when you might be able to make money. While you might not love our answer, we are excited to share it with you because it's a simple one: how soon you make money is up to you.

Nick and Kate discuss where you can start, what factors contribute to how fast someone can start earning money, and what you should do to ensure you can meet your goals.

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Are There Too Many Copywriters? (Episode 13) Feb 10, 2021

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You’ve probably heard us say before that there is so much more work that requires good, skilled copywriters than there are good, skilled copywriters to take on all that work. It's never been more true. And no matter how long we have this company, and no matter how many copywriters we train, that will remain true.

Why? Because there are SO MANY companies and organizations out there. And copy is essential to ALL companies and organizations.

Nicki and Kate break down the numbers on today's episode to demonstrate the simple fact that it is basically near impossible for there to ever be too many copywriters.

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Copywriting as a Side Hustle: Alicia's Story (Episode 12) Feb 03, 2021

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Alicia Castro is a full-time SEO analyst by day and a self-describe word-wielding warrior by night. She got into the marketing world by accident when she took her SEO role and decided to pursue copywriting as a side business.

Through her company, Glorious Copy Co, she writes compelling copy for purpose-driven and time-strapped female entrepreneurs who want to skyrocket their sales, engage communities, and take back their time.

On this episode, Alicia shares her creative process, what motivates her, and her advice for others getting started in copywriting. You can check out her work at gloriouscopy.co/

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Tax and Bookkeeping Tips for Freelance Copywriters (Episode 11) Jan 27, 2021

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As a freelancer, once you have money coming in from several clients, things can get a little chaotic, to say the least. With multiple clients, multiple projects, and multiple invoices in various states of payment, how do you track your freelance income and keep it all straight?

Nicki and Kate sat down with Rachel LaMantia, owner of Masterpiece Bookkeeping to get answers to some of the most frequently asked questions related to freelance bookkeeping and taxes. Rachel is a pro at taking the stress, hassle, and guesswork out of bookkeeping for her clients. And on this episode, she shares her surprisingly simple tips for keeping your business finances organized, as well as when you may want to consider hiring a bookkeeper.

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Why Do I Teach Copywriting? Jan 22, 2021

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At Filthy Rich Writer, we get this question a lot: if Nicki is making six figures as a copywriter, why is she teaching it instead? And since it comes up often enough—maybe you’ve even wondered it yourself—Nicki is tackling it head on in this week's episode.

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Your Ideal Clients Want You to Pitch Them (Episode 10) Jan 20, 2021

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When we tell our copywriting students that they need to pitch their copywriting services to potential clients, there’s often a lot of push back. They’re afraid of reaching out to strangers. Of bothering them. Of asking for their business. Of potentially not getting that business—and the anticipation of what will feel like rejection.

Some try to find an “easier” way to do it—like using freelance job sites like Upwork or Freelancer (surprise: they're not easier and can hurt your career). If that sounds like you, hit play now!

In this episode, we're getting you out of your head and looking at pitching from the perspective of the business owner. Get ready to completely reframe how you're thinking about pitching and see why your ideal clients want your pitches.

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Why Freelancing in a Recession is Wildly Effective (Episode 9) Jan 13, 2021

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The first time Nicki made six figures as a copywriter was in 2008…right in the middle of the Great Recession…right after she left her full-time job to go freelance. Why was she able to do so well then, and why are copywriters doing alright now, even though many companies are being forced to lay off staff left and right? Here’s the key: companies still need copywriters because copy drives business.

Nicki and Kate break down why copywriters are well positioned to weather a recession and how the actions that you take as a freelancer can benefit you when the economy inevitably takes another downturn.

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Meet Nicki Krawczyk, Founder of the Comprehensive Copywriting Academy (Episode 8) Jan 06, 2021

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Today we are turning the tables as Kate interviews Nicki for a special episode of the Build Your Copywriting Business Podcast.

Nicki has over 15 years of experience working for and with clients including TripAdvisor, Marshalls, Hasbro, Keurig, adidas, and, yes, even Harlequin Romance novels. She's worked for agencies, in-house and as a freelancer, plus she knows first-hand how to build a copywriting business and make six-figures as a copywriter.

In this episode, Nicki dives right in to how she got her start in copywriting, the major piece of advice she would have given her younger self, and why she started the Comprehensive Copywriting Academy.

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Why Copywriters Should Avoid Freelance Job Websites at All Costs (Episode 7) Dec 30, 2020

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Freelance job bidding sites like Upwork and Fiverr may seem like a great, easy way to get into copywriting.

But, as you’ll hear in this episode, they’re actually a surefire way to undersell your services (not to mention waste your valuable time that you could be using to pitch clients directly)!

Nicki and Kate are talking the pitfalls of freelance work sites, why they’re not the best way to find clients, and what you can do to find clients who will pay your full rates and see you as a strategic partner versus someone who fills work orders.

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Is Copywriting Hard to Break Into? (Episode 6) Dec 23, 2020

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“Ooo, copywriting is really hard to get into.” That’s one of the most popular things for people to say when they hear you’re interested in becoming a copywriter. But why? And what is that based on?

It's not hard to get into copywriting if you have the proper training and have a proven process for finding clients. Today, we are taking on the naysayers and teaching you how to stay focused and achieve your goal of becoming a copywriter.

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