Wondering if copywriting is something you can dip your toes into as a side hustle? Copywriting can be a fantastic (and very lucrative!) side gig that fits perfectly alongside a 9-5. But if you want to make it a fulfilling and great paying side hustle, there are some considerations to keep in mind… Join Nicki and Kate as they walk us through what you need to know before … [Read more...]
Write Your Way To $2,000 A Month
Side Hustle Hero podcast with Joan Posivy As you dip your toes into copywriting, one of the first questions you might ask is: Can I really make that much money as a writer? And it’s no wonder—frankly, we’ve stopped counting how many times we hear people say, “You can’t make good money as a writer.” *Aggressive eye roll* Copywriting is by far the best way for a … [Read more...]
BONUS: Laser Coaching – Balancing a Copywriting Career with an Acting Career
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, … [Read more...]
Episode 132: Using Copywriting to Build a Second Business—Karen’s Story
On today's episode, our hosts interview Karen, a Comprehensive Copywriting Academy student, homeschooling mother of children with autism, and a new business owner! They discuss her road to copywriting and what her new career has brought her family. Karen has found incredible success as a copywriter and credits it to the CCA. She is now starting her own business while working … [Read more...]
Episode 123: “Slowly” Replacing Her Income with Copywriting…in 3 Months—Melissa’s Story
After seeing a Facebook ad for the Comprehensive Copywriting Academy, our guest Melissa decided to pursue her desire to work freelance and joined the CCA. Within three months of beginning to pitch clients, she was able to replace her income. Within the first year, Melissa made 50% more than she would have at her previous job...all while working between 20 and 25 hours per … [Read more...]
Ep. 75: How to Be a Part-Time Copywriter with a Full-Time Job – Catching Up with Alicia
Today we're checking in with a Comprehensive Copywriting Academy student and former podcast guest, Alicia Castro. Alicia has built a six-figure part-time copywriting business alongside her full-time job and is sharing her top tips for those trying to balance their copywriting career with life outside of it. If you're looking to work part-time as a copywriter or use copy as a … [Read more...]
Ep. 55: Building a Copywriting Side Hustle With a Full-Time Job – Claire’s Story
Claire always dreamed of going into marketing and fell into a job in a completely different industry. While she loves her full-time job, she still held onto her dream of breaking into marketing. She decided to join the Comprehensive Copywriting Academy (CCA) in February of 2021, landed her first client three weeks after pitching, and now has a consistent workload from several … [Read more...]
Ep. 36: From Full-Time, Faith-Based Nonprofit Work to Part-Time Copywriting – Kate’s Story
When Kate Kosydar first discovered copywriting, she had been working full time in the faith-based nonprofit world for more than a decade. She talks about why she pursued copywriting and how she realized her original definition of copywriting (being "salesy" or selling out her values) was not at all what it actually ended up being. You can make a difference as a copywriter … [Read more...]
Ep. 33: Build a Copywriting Business While Working 9 to 5 (with Grace Nelson)
Grace Nelson, and her business partner Charlotte, have spent the last four years working with women around the world to start and grow their businesses. Their unique model, Think.Create.Initiate, provides an accelerated pathway by helping business owners hit their first 1K month before going on to 10X their income using a personalized rinse and repeat system. On this episode, … [Read more...]
Ep. 12: Copywriting as a Side Hustle – Alicia’s Story
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. 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 … [Read more...]