Build Your Copywriting Business
Episodes
How Copywriters and Designers Work Together with Yoav Broum (Episode 21)
07 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We talk so much in the Comprehensive Copywriting Academy, and as copywriters in general, about what it's like to collaborate with a designer, when to ...
Changing Careers to Become a Copywriter: Adele's Story (Episode 20)
31 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Adele joined the CCA in July 2020 when she decided to make a career change after burning out in the public sector. Nicki originally talked with Adele ...
The Number One Copywriting Spec Ad Mistake (Episode 19)
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Spec ads are one of the most important tools copywriters have to show their abilities to potential clients. Not only do spec ads show that you can wri...
How to Land Your First Copywriting Clients--Without Experience (Episode 18)
17 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You might be thinking, “Land clients without experience? You are crazy!” But there is a valuable tool to show your potential clients what you can ...
How to Set Your Copywriting Rates (Episode 17)
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Everybody hates pricing their services. That's because there is no exact science for pricing your services. There's no perfect formula that is going t...
Build Confidence & Overcome Imposter Syndrome as a Copywriter
05 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We hate to be the bearers of bad news, but if confidence is not an issue for you now, it will at some point in your life. We all face situations tha...
Freelance to Full-Time Remote Copywriter: Karisa's Story (Episode 16)
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Karisa started her copywriting career the way many of our students do: while working another full-time job. She started pitching just a few months aft...
11 Traits of the Most Successful Copywriters (Episode 15)
24 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Before you make a decision about choosing or changing a career, you want to have some indication that you’ll actually be successful at it, right? Wh...
How Soon Will I Make Money as a Copywriter? (Episode 14)
17 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As a brand new copywriter venturing out into a new career, it's understandable that you might be curious as to when you might be able to make money. W...
Are There Too Many Copywriters? (Episode 13)
10 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You’ve probably heard us say before that there is so much more work that requires good, skilled copywriters than there are good, skilled copywriters...
Copywriting as a Side Hustle: Alicia's Story (Episode 12)
03 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Tax and Bookkeeping Tips for Freelance Copywriters (Episode 11)
27 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As a freelancer, once you have money coming in from several clients, things can get a little chaotic, to say the least. With multiple clients, multipl...
Why Do I Teach Copywriting?
22 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
At Filthy Rich Writer, we get this question a lot: if Nicki is making six figures as a copywriter, why is she teaching it instead? And since it comes ...
Your Ideal Clients Want You to Pitch Them (Episode 10)
20 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When we tell our copywriting students that they need to pitch their copywriting services to potential clients, there’s often a lot of push back. The...
Why Freelancing in a Recession is Wildly Effective (Episode 9)
13 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The first time Nicki made six figures as a copywriter was in 2008…right in the middle of the Great Recession…right after she left her full-time jo...
Meet Nicki Krawczyk, Founder of Filthy Rich Writer (Episode 8)
06 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are turning the tables as Kate interviews Nicki for a special episode of the Build Your Copywriting Business Podcast. Nicki has over 15 year...
Why Copywriters Should Avoid Freelance Job Websites at All Costs (Episode 7)
30 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Freelance job bidding sites like Upwork and Fiverr may seem like a great, easy way to get into copywriting. But, as you’ll hear in this episode, the...
Is Copywriting Hard to Break Into? (Episode 6)
23 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
“Ooo, copywriting is really hard to get into.” That’s one of the most popular things for people to say when they hear you’re interested in bec...
Why Choosing a Copywriting Niche is Terrible Advice (Episode 5)
16 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
"The riches are in the niches." Many so-called copywriting gurus will tell you that the path to success is to proclaim a niche right away. But just be...
Meet Our Head Copy Coach, Kate (Episode 4)
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kate Sitarz is a copywriter with 10+ years of experience delivering high-performing copy for clients including Microsoft, Zipcar, TripAdvisor, Babson ...
What is the Difference Between Copywriting and Content Writing? (Episode 3)
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Many people outside of the writing industry don’t understand the difference between content writing and copywriting. But if you're a copywriter, it'...
Why I named my Company Filthy Rich Writer (Episode 2)
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As a company that teaches people how to write copy and how to build their copywriting careers and businesses, Filthy Rich Writer could have been calle...
What is Copywriting? (Episode 1)
04 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The MOST exciting thing about copywriting in 2025? All the opportunities. Think about it: the 21st century alone has already brought so many new op...