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Ep. 49: How to Build Your Own Benefits as a Freelancer

By Nicki Krawczyk

Nicki Krawczyk, founder of Filthy Rich Writer and the Build Your Copywriting Business podcast

American workers leave an unprecedented number of vacation days on the table. So, as a freelancer, will you be able to take vacation? And what about healthcare? Ditch the corporate chains and jump into the dynamic world of freelancing with Nicki & Kate! Unravel the myths behind employee benefits as they dive deep into how you can have healthcare, retirement perks, and … [Read more...]

Ep. 48: Mistakes to Avoid When Pitching Freelance Clients

By Nicki Krawczyk

Nicki Krawczyk, founder of Filthy Rich Writer and the Build Your Copywriting Business podcast

Have you been pitching freelance clients but never getting a response? You'll want to listen as Nicki and Kate break down how not to pitch. On this episode, they dive into the biggest mistakes to avoid when pitching freelance clients and why those mistakes are hurting your business. Nicki and Kate provide insight from a client's perspective on how to make your pitch stand out … [Read more...]

Ep. 47: Raising a Family and Building a Copywriting Business—Peta’s Story

By Nicki Krawczyk

Nicki Krawczyk, founder of Filthy Rich Writer and the Build Your Copywriting Business podcast

For all the moms and dads out there building a copywriting business alongside raising a family, this episode is for you. Peta, who was originally in charge of administering exams, joined the CCA in the middle of 2020 when schools in the United Kingdom stopped exams. She shares how she got into copywriting, as well as how she balances being a mom and building her copywriting … [Read more...]

Ep. 46: Are the Best Copywriters Introverts or Extroverts?

By Nicki Krawczyk

Nicki Krawczyk, founder of Filthy Rich Writer and the Build Your Copywriting Business podcast

Often introverts and extroverts are cautious about jumping into copywriting as a career. For introverts, it's because talking and dealing with people on a regular basis can be draining. For extroverts, it can be daunting to be alone in their office and not getting the socialization they need. But neither of those is necessarily how your copy career needs to play out. Whether … [Read more...]

Ep. 45: How to Calm Your Nerves for Meetings with Copywriting Clients

By Nicki Krawczyk

Nicki Krawczyk, founder of Filthy Rich Writer and the Build Your Copywriting Business podcast

When a client responds to a pitch or a discovery call goes well and a client wants to work with you, there's a feeling of excitement … followed quickly by "oh no…now I have to talk to this person!!" If you've ever had that feeling of excitement followed quickly by mild panic, this episode is for you. Nicki and Kate walk through tips to help you reframe the situation and calm … [Read more...]

BONUS Laser Coaching: Building a Copywriting Business as a Military Spouse

By Nicki Krawczyk

Nicki Krawczyk, founder of Filthy Rich Writer and the Build Your Copywriting Business podcast

Military spouses face a 22% unemployment rate and a 26% wage gap compared to non-military spouses—prior to the pandemic. Organizations predict rates have increased due to COVID-19. In this episode, Kate shares her experience building her copywriting business as a military spouse. She describes the unique challenges military spouses face when seeking employment and … [Read more...]

Ep. 44: Transitioning out of the Military and Building a Copy Career – Tyler’s Story

By Nicki Krawczyk

Nicki Krawczyk, founder of Filthy Rich Writer and the Build Your Copywriting Business podcast

While in the military, Tyler knew he had a knack for writing and decided to take the first step into a new career. He joined the CCA while still working his full-time job and, through some ups and downs, landed his first clients before leaving the military and landing a full-time job in a strategic communications position. In this episode, Nicki and Kate talk to Tyler on how … [Read more...]

Ep. 43: 4 Biggest Copywriter Portfolio Mistakes

By Nicki Krawczyk

Nicki Krawczyk, founder of Filthy Rich Writer and the Build Your Copywriting Business podcast

Your copywriting portfolio is crucial to landing work, so you need to treat it like the important project that it is! Whether you've already created yours or are just starting, you'll want to listen as Nicki and Kate break down some of the most common mistakes copywriters make on their websites. On this episode, they'll dig into four key mistakes they see on the homepage, … [Read more...]

Ep. 42: How Copywriters Can Negotiate with Confidence – with Susie Tomenchok

By Nicki Krawczyk

Nicki Krawczyk, founder of Filthy Rich Writer and the Build Your Copywriting Business podcast

If the idea of negotiation freaks you out, you'll want to listen to Susie Tomenchok's tips for getting more comfortable and effective at negotiation. Susie, a negotiation guru, breaks down the stigma associated with negotiation, offers tips for asking more (if you're not hearing "no" enough, you're not asking enough), and explains how we can use "no" as a start of a … [Read more...]

Ep. 41: Actual Freelance Copywriting Salary: Digging Into One Copywriter’s Numbers

By Nicki Krawczyk

Nicki Krawczyk, founder of Filthy Rich Writer and the Build Your Copywriting Business podcast

While every copywriter's journey is different, it always helps to know what's possible, right? On this episode, Kate is digging into her own numbers, from what she made her first year of freelance copywriting, to what she made as a full-time freelance copywriter in 2020. But it's not just about the salary. Kate shares the average number of clients she had each month, the … [Read more...]

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