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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 20+ and 10+ years of experience, respectively, writing for multi-billion-dollar companies, solopreneurs, and every size business in between.
To us, being “filthy rich” means having a job you love, being good at what you do, and making great money doing it. So let’s get started!
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182. What's the Best Way to Communicate with Copywriting Clients?
As a freelance copywriter, your business depends on getting work—whether it’s from existing or new clients. But managing multiple clients (and clients-to-be) with different needs, deadlines, and expectations can get a little hectic. So how can you protect your time, energy, and creativity without compromising on your quality of communication (or your own sanity)?
In this episode, Nicki and Kate share their top tips for effectively communicating with clients, right from the initial outreach, all the way to project completion. Listen in now to find out how to set yourself up for successful communication with a client from the get-go, how to make sure you’re *never* at a client’s beck and call, and if texting clients is a smart move or a recipe for disaster.
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181. Reading Between the Lines of Copywriter Job Descriptions
Whether you want to work as a copywriter on staff or as a freelancer, it’s always worth taking a look at job listings. (But remember: job postings are just a small fraction of the available opportunities!) The trouble is, many people get discouraged when they see the dreaded line: “Must have at least two years of experience”.
One of the biggest mistakes people make when looking at job descriptions is taking everything as written in stone. But that is absolutely *not* the case! In fact, they’re really more of a wish list for the company. (And frankly, some are like that kid who writes to Santa Claus asking for the ability to fly!) In this episode, Nicki and Kate unpick some real LinkedIn copywriting job postings to show us why we shouldn’t say “no” to ourselves before someone else does.
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This Brand-New Copywriter Landed a Senior Copywriting Role
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180. Thriving as a Neurodivergent Copywriter - Cleo's Story
There’s a reason Dolly Parton (and many others!) found success singing about why working the 9 to 5 sucks—for a lot of people, it just does. And when you’re neurodivergent like Comprehensive Copywriting Academy student and coach Cleo, it can almost feel impossible.
But since going freelance as a copywriter and being in control of nearly every aspect of her professional life, it has made it a lot easier for Cleo to thrive. Not only is she financially supporting herself as a single parent, she’s also working a heck of a lot less than 40 hours a week. In this episode, we hear all of the ways having a neurodivergent mind has been an asset for Cleo as a freelance copywriter and the wider impact it’s having on her personal life, too. Plus, we get to hear about a pretty mammoth win that puts her in a very exclusive club with the likes of F. Scott Fitzgerald!
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5 Books to Read Written by CopywritersView Cleo’s portfolioConnect with Cleo on LinkedIn
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179. Should You Offer Discounts or Sales on Your Copywriting Services?
As consumers, we are surrounded by discounts tempting us to make all kinds of purchases. So as a copywriter, it’s natural to ask yourself, “Should I offer discounts to customers?” Spoiler alert: Not a smart move. While discounts and sales might seem like a quick fix, they’re not a great way to start landing more clients.
The good news is, there *are* ways to make yourself more marketable to potential clients. Listen in to find out the dangers of discounting your rates and how to effectively encourage potential clients to take action!
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How to Set Your Copywriting Rates
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178. Combatting Anxiety-Inducing "What Ifs" with This Tactic
It’s a question that pops into most aspiring—and even established—copywriters’ minds at some point: “What if I fail?” Our brains LOVE to catastrophize and fear the worst (just another great perk of being a human…). But if you notice yourself descending into a spiral of negative thoughts, the good news is that one simple method can combat all of your panic-inducing “what if” scenarios.
If you’re the type of person who tends to give yourself a hard time over every little setback (yes, we’re looking at you, high achievers!), you’ll definitely want to listen in to today’s episode. Join Nicki and Kate as they unveil a powerful tactic to reboot your confidence and remind you that, yes, you *can* do this!
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Why Some Copywriters Fail
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177. Reframing Your Copywriting Goals to Align with Your Values - with Jessica Lackey
As the owner of a freelance business, you *want* to keep growing but it can be hard to know where to go next in a way that stays true to your vision. And most importantly, how do you get there without burning out? As the leader, you’re steering the ship of your business solo, and it can feel lonely without anyone to help you make sense of what’s next.
Instead of following someone else’s roadmap or throwing more shiny objects at the problem, it’s time to craft your own path to success. Meet Jessica Lackey, a strategy and operations advisor who combines her wealth of experience working within a huge range of businesses—from global brands to solopreneurs—with a human-centered approach, to help entrepreneurs grow and scale sustainable businesses. She joins Nicki and Kate to help you think more deeply about your business’s challenges, goals, and how to build a solid foundation from the roots up.
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Visit Jessica’s WebsiteFollow Jessica on LinkedInFollow Jessica on Instagram
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