Nelson is joined by Elise Dopson to discuss breaking into the copywriting market, being your own teacher, and taking advantage of the opportunities available to you as a freelancer.

Topics Include:

• Increasing your rates
• Niching in a particular skill
• Differences between freelancing and traditional jobs
• Work-life balance

And other topics...

[2:51] - Nelson prefaces one of today's topics–money, and talking about money as a business owner. Elise shares her story with listeners.

[8:41] - Developing your skill as a writer. Can universities effectively teach copywriting for marketers? Do you need a degree to get started as a writer?

[15:13] - How to transition from a job into freelance work.

[21:10] - Focusing on a specific niche that you enjoy working in–becoming an expert.

[30:10] - Thinking about money as a freelancer. Why freelancers SHOULD earn more money than their employed counterparts, and why freelancers should think of their work as a business.

[35:35] - Understanding your value as a freelancer and finding ways to communicate that value to potential clients.

[50:37] - Raising your rates as a freelancer or business owner.

[57-16] - The “get it while you can” attitude. An opportunity today doesn't mean an opportunity tomorrow!

RESOURCES MENTIONED:
www.elisedopson.co.uk
www.twitter.com/elisedopson
www.peakfreelance.com/membership
www.nelson-jordan.com/newsletter
www.linkedin.com/in/nelsontjordan