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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• 5 Ways Super-Productive Copywriters Start Their Days
• Daily Habits of the Most Successful Writers & Creatives
• What Are Your Copywriting Business Rules?
• 3 Steps to Taking a Vacation as a Freelance Copywriter
• The Right Way to Invoice Your Copywriting Clients

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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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Mentioned on this Episode

• Master Your Money Mindset – With Brie Sodano
• The Gap and The Gain by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy

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• Should a Money Mindset Matter to Copywriters?
• Book Pick: Why Your Obsession with Money is Getting in the Way of Your Copywriting Success
• #1 Thing You Need to Do Throughout Your Copywriting Career

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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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• Copywriting for Ad Agencies: What to Expect and Why It’s Great for Your Career
• 5 Ways to Vastly Improve Your Pitches to Would-Be Copywriting Clients
• How NOT to Pitch Potential Copywriting Clients

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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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Mentioned on this Episode

• Her Goal Was to Replace Her Teaching Income in 5 Months: She Did It in 6 Weeks
• View Sonali’s portfolio

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• From Financial Professional to Copywriter—Chaundell’s Story
• Landing a 4-Figure Project 2 Months In—Courtney’s Story
• Most Common Copywriter Backgrounds

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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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Mentioned on this Episode

• Hitting 6 Figures As a Copywriter in 6 Months – Stacy’s Story
• Changing Careers to Become a Copywriter – Adele’s Story
• Landing a 4-Figure Project 2 Months In—Courtney’s Story
• Landing a Senior Copywriter Role with No Paid Experience – Mike’s Story
• Becoming a Social Media Copywriter & Manager – Carli’s Story
• Navigating Ups and Downs in a Copywriting Career – Tammy’s Story

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• Overcoming Copywriter Imposter Syndrome
• What to Do When You Feel Inadequate
• What to Look for in a Copywriting Job
• 5 Reasons You’re Not Getting Copywriting Job Responses

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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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• Amp Up Your Copywriting Productivity with Ultra Scheduling
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• Staying Productive When I’m Unmotivated: Pomodoro Technique
• How to Set Up Your Schedule When Working from Home

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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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• Can Copywriting Be a Side Hustle?
• Ep. 55: Building a Copywriting Side Hustle With a Full-Time Job – Claire’s Story
• Ep. 75: How to Be a Part-Time Copywriter with a Full-Time Job – Catching Up with Alicia

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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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Related Links

• Episode 137: How To Structure Your Copy for Every Project
• Episode 126: Good vs. Bad Copywriting: How Do You Tell the Difference?
• Ep. 5: Why Choosing a Copywriting Niche is Terrible Advice
• How to Avoid the Copywriting Niche Trap

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Depending on what’s going on in your life, and what you need in the moment, copywriting offers a ton of flexibility. And Comprehensive Copywriting Academy Student, Steffan, is a prime example of how to take full advantage of all the different possibilities! 

After years of working as a pastry chef, Steffan had to rethink his career when the pandemic hit the industry hard. He joined the CCA in 2021–fast forward two years and he has landed a full-time on staff position writing copy for an insurance company in the Netherlands! Listen in to hear some of the benefits of working in-house and his wise words of advice for anyone just starting out. 

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Mentioned on this Episode

• What to Do Before Your Copywriting Interview (Part 1 of 3)
• Ace Your Copywriting Interview (Part 2 of 3)
• Post-Interview Must Dos (Part 3 of 3)
• View Steffan’s portfolio

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• Why Freelance Copywriters Should Still Apply to Full-Time Jobs
• On-Staff vs. Freelance Copywriting: Which is Better?

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The concept of the law of attraction is that you can manifest your deepest desires into being with merely the power of thought. So does that mean you can think your way into a 6-figure copywriting career? Sadly just sitting and waiting for it to happen isn’t quite how it works–but you do have to believe that it is possible for you.

If you’ve ever been guilty of saying things like “Sure, it worked for them, but it wouldn’t work for me!” or “I don’t think I can do it”, this skepticism could be holding you back from achieving your goals. Join Nicki and Kate as they dive into the world of manifestation and explain why you have a lot more agency than you might think…

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Mentioned on this Episode

• CCA Student Testimonials

Related Links

• Ep. 85: Overcome Scarcity Mindset as a Copywriter with Mindi Huebner
• 3 Books to Help You Amp Up Your Persistence
• Overcoming Copywriter Imposter Syndrome

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