If you’re already a Comprehensive Copywriting Academy student, you can catch the full, extended version of the interview with Ch’ien on your CCA dashboard under the Land Work bonus courses section. Ch’ien gives additional insight into the career choices he’s made and how it’s brought him around the world, as well as the importance of knowing your worth. You don’t want to miss this version!

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The importance of consistently pitching new prospective clients cannot be understated–it's the backbone of your business's success. But, a super effective way to supplement that pitch list is to naturally gain more clients through referrals.

In this episode of the Build Your Copywriting Business podcast our hosts are giving you tips and tricks for getting more client referrals so that your list of businesses to work with grows naturally behind the scenes.

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We've all experienced a partnership of some kind that wasn't set up for success from the start. It's not only frustrating but can drain your energy quickly. In copywriting, there are certain kinds of clients that commonly create negative partnering experiences, but thankfully, there are ways to avoid them!

In this episode of the Build Your Copywriting Business podcast Nicki and Kate are noting all of the common red flags that clients might show if they are the type of business you should refrain from partnering with.

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Welcome back to the Build Your Copywriting Business Podcast! Today we are excited to be checking in with a Comprehensive Copywriting Academy student and former guest, Alicia Castro.

Alicia has found success and continues to thrive as a part-time copywriter while having a full-time job. Enjoy listening as Alicia takes us through her journey and gives valuable advice for those trying to balance their copywriting career with life outside of it.

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Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned vet having a process for reviewing your copywriting work is essential to reaching your potential as a successful copywriter. This ensures that you are delivering your best work to your clients and it helps you grow through evaluating your own skills.

Today's episode is all about using a copywriting checklist to make sure that you are touching on each key aspect of your copy and optimizing your writing. Enjoy listening as Nicki and Kate guide you through the five fundamental steps in writing and reviewing your final product.

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If you've ever thought about leaving your current job to become a full-time freelance copywriter this is the episode for you! Nicki and Kate walk you through the process start to finish and include important steps to make the switch as seamless as possible.

Enjoy listening to this episode as our hosts cover how to build your client base before you leave your job, how to overcome anxiety surrounding the change, and how to tell when you are ready to take the step towards full-time freelance.

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You might hear the term Imposter Syndrome a lot but how do you recognize and stop those thoughts from interfering with your work? Nicki and Kate provide 3 tips on combatting imposter syndrome and how to fuel confidence rather than doubt.

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In honor of Filthy Rich Writer's 10-year anniversary, we're celebrating throughout 2022 and wanted to touch base with some of the earliest copywriting students Nicki worked with and trained. On today's episode of the Build Your Copywriting Business Podcast, Nicki and Kate are catching up with Jason Schneider, a copywriter with a decade of experience writing for a variety of brands, including Jetsetter, Thrillist, Getty Images, and more.

Jay talks about using both sides of the brain, balancing both creativity and strategy, as well as why he prefers working as an on-staff copywriter as opposed to going full-time freelance (though he also does take on freelance projects!). If you're curious to hear what a copywriting career can look like 10 years in, you'll want to hear Jay's story!

Mentioned on this Episode:

• Jay’s Portfolio
• Jay’s Instagram
• Remote Job Postings Tripled During the Pandemic
• 4 Perks of Working in an Office Before Starting Your Own Copywriting Business

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As copywriters, there's nothing worse than sitting down to write, facing the page, and slowly filling with mild panic. But here's the good news: copywriters should never face a blank page. That's because if you're just starting or you've been doing it for 20 years like Nicki, you always have a creative brief.

On this episode of the Build Your Copywriting Business podcast, Nicki and Kate are digging into tactics they use to combat blank page syndrome, avoid perfectionist pitfalls, and get writing.

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• How to Rock the Brainstorming Process

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There's a big difference between "I don't want to do this because it's hard" (or scary, or uncomfortable...) and "I don't want to do this because I physically don't have the energy today." The first is resistance. The second? You may be getting real close (or perhaps even experiencing) burnout.

Nicki and Kate are digging into some ways you can start to recognize the difference between resistance and burnout and tactics for preventing your train from ever getting close to pulling into Burnout Central Station (like having a couple of days each week that you do not schedule work!).

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