If you love writing, you’re going to relate to Maile’s story.

Maile went to school with the goal to write for television, but as life happens, she found herself in content writing roles.

Unlike most Comprehensive Copywriting Academy students, Maile discovered the CCA when she was already writing for some clients. But these clients were looking to her to write things like email, webpages, and more.

On today’s episode of the Build Your Copywriting Business podcast, Maile is sharing secrets to successful pitching, plus offering her take on AI and what she’s seeing with her clients.

Whether you’re already a writer or looking to (finally!) get paid for your writing, I know Maile’s story is going to leave you feeling inspired.

(Bonus: she shared some *spot-on* tips for setting boundaries to ensure she has time for what matters most: her family.)

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Mentioned in the Episode

• mailetimoncopy.com
• Features vs. Benefits Quiz: Test Your Copywriting Knowledge

Related Links

• What is Content Strategy? And How Is It Different from Copywriting?
• SEO Copywriting Guide for Search Result Ranking Success
• SEO Copywriting & Strategy 101: How to Write SEO
• Ep 166: How Copywriters Can Add Content Strategy as a Service – with Amanda Hand

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Let’s get the “duh” out of the way: with copywriting training you can become a copywriter.

But, when you have copywriting skills, there are so many other career and job possibilities.

On today’s episode of the Build Your Copywriting Business podcast, Kate and I are first sharing some of the new-fangled job titles to look out for besides “copywriter.”

But then, the part that I would encourage you to stick around for, we’re talking about all the doors that you open when you learn how to write copy.

Comprehensive Copywriting Academy students prove time and time again that there are unlimited possibilities for copywriters.

• Carli is a social media manager.
• Adele is a communications director.
• Sunny is a marketing strategist.
• And Kate herself is our marketing manager in addition to writing copy for her other clients!

(If you haven’t, check out their stories and so many others on the CCA student stories playlist >)

If you’re ready to explore your career options, listen now!

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Mentioned in the Episode

• Ep. 20: Changing Careers to Become a Copywriter – Adele’s Story
• Ep. 103: Becoming a Social Media Copywriter & Manager—Carli’s Story
• Ep. 44: Transitioning out of the Military and Building a Copy Career – Tyler’s Story
• Episode 218: Copywriting Opens Doors to Career Opportunities – Sunny’s Story
• Ep. 4: Meet Our Head Copy Coach, Kate

Related Links

• Which Work-From-Home Writing Jobs Are Real?
• How to Draw Copywriting Work Opportunities to You
• Ep 142: On-Staff vs. Freelance Copywriting: Which is Better?

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If your neighbor with a 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath house needs a renovation and your other neighbor with a 1-bedroom, 1-bathroom house also needs a renovation, do you think they’d cost the same price?

No way!

That’s the same that’s true of copywriting projects.

Not all copywriting projects are the same and there’s NO WAY! you can quote an accurate price without understanding the project.

Pricing can feel like a chore, but I promise you’re probably overcomplicating it. Today’s Build Your Copywriting Business podcast episode is giving you all the insight you need to come away feeling confident when quoting prices.

Kate and I are sharing why you should (almost) never quote copywriting prices when you first meet with a client and offering scripts for how to guide the conversation so you come across as the professional that you are.

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Mentioned in the Episode

• Episode 219: How to Avoid Copywriting Employment Scams
• Episode 201: Top Copywriting Myths, Busted – Part II
• Get an Exclusive Bonus Recording When You Review the Podcast

Related Links

• Getting Information From Clients, When to Price Your Services, and Boosting Confidence
• What Do You Bill For? (And What Don’t You?)

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You’ve probably heard the saying, “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The next best time is today.”

And that’s never been more true with anything worthwhile in life:

• Saving for retirement
• Improve your health
• Restart a friendship
• And, yes, changing careers

In this episode of the Build Your Copywriting Business podcast, Kate and I are exploring the question, “If not now, when?”

Turns out, we often have very good answers to that question.

I’ll do it when my kids graduate high school.

I’ll do it when my bank account hits $2,000.

I’ll do it next month, once this current project is out of the way.

Any of these sound familiar?

We all do it. Kate and I are sharing limitations we’ve placed on ourselves—and how we’ve started to get real with our actual priorities.

Here’s the thing: the difference between people who achieve their goals and those who don’t is the people who achieve their goals start.

They may spend 15 minutes a day working toward their goal when they want to spend 2 hours. But the point is, they take action—even if it’s the tiniest action.

Because it’s never too late to start. But it’s always too late to wait.

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Mentioned in the Episode

• Ep. 158: Set Your Future Self Up for Success Right Now

Related Links

• Have Trouble Making Decisions? These Questions Will Help
• When You Need to Get Down to Work: The 5 Second Rule
• Ep. 143: Business Builder or Time Waster?
• Ep. 154: How Freelancers Can Masterfully Juggle Multiple Projects – with Kaitlyn Spinney
• The System Copywriters Need to Efficiently Get Work Done

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When Kate and I first talked to Charlotte, she shared how she replaced her teaching income with copywriting within 6 months of joining the Comprehensive Copywriting Academy (you can catch that original interview right here!).

It’s been more than two years (!) since that conversation (Kate is still hung up on the fact that it’s been that long …).

So, we figured we were long overdue for a catchup.

And a LOT has happened: Charlotte is now leading a team of copywriters!

In this conversation, she shares why she transitioned from freelance to a full-time job, what she’s learned, and what advice she has to copywriters earlier on in their journeys.

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Mentioned in the Episode

• Ep. 115: This Teacher Wanted More Work/Life Balance…and Found It with Copywriting – Charlotte’s Story
• Ep. 98: Why Freelance Copywriters Should Still Apply to Full-Time Jobs

Related Links

• Ep. 51: Working at an Agency & Collaborating with Other Copywriters – Jen’s and Julie’s Story
• Ep. 148: Copywriting Replaced This Teacher’s Income and She Works Less Hours—Jess’s Story
• Ep. 160: How This Teacher Doubled Her Salary and Decreased Stress—Amanda’s Story
• Ep. 206: From Monk to Teacher to Copywriter – John’s Story
• Ep. 16: Freelancer to Full-Time Remote Copywriter – Karisa’s Story
• Ep. 191: This Copywriter Books Work 3+ Months Out—Here’s How She Does It – Lizzie’s Story

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Do it! Just do it!"

That's often what I find myself yelling at my computer screen when I don't want to do the task that I know I need to do.

Now, I'm the first to admit that I'm not the most productive person in the world. But there are a few tactics that I use to get stuff done—even when I'm not having my best day.

On this episode of the Build Your Copywriting Business podcast, Kate and I are sharing our best tips for how we get work done when we are dragging our feet and would much rather stay on the couch.

If you're avoiding certain tasks, listen to this episode now and you'll come away with tactics you can immediately use to do the things you need to do.

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Mentioned in the Episode

• Get Things Done Book
• 3 Simple Tools To Help You Stop Procrastinating and Start Doing with Megan Sumrell (note: must be logged into the CCA to access)
• Episode 158: Set Your Future Self Up for Success Right Now
• Staying Productive When I’m Unmotivated: Pomodoro Technique
• 5 Tips for Getting Down to Your Copywriting Work
• 4 Productivity Tactics

Related Links

• Daily Habits of the Most Successful Writers & Creatives
• Amp Up Your Copywriting Productivity With Ultra Scheduling
• When You Need to Get Down to Work: The 5 Second Rule
• 5 Ways Super-Productive Copywriters Start Their Days
• 4 Tools to Stay On Top of Your To-Do List
• Staying Productive While Working From Home
• The System Copywriters Need to Efficiently Get Work Done

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It’s SO much easier to avoid difficult conversations.

(Frankly, sometimes I’m so tired, I want to avoid conversations all together!)

But, *sigh*, that’s not the way to be a professional.

On this episode of the Build Your Copywriting Business podcast, Kate and I are sharing examples of client conversations that you might be tempted to avoid, but absolutely need to have.

I can guarantee that 99% of the time these will be 5-minute conversations that will help you avoid major hassles—like migraines or extra edits (or both!).

Listen now for how to handle these conversations like the pro that you are.

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Mentioned in the Episode

• What Are Your Copywriting Business Rules?
• Episode BONUS – Laser Coaching: How to (Respectfully) Disagree with a Copywriting Client
• Ep. 182: What’s the Best Way to Communicate with Copywriting Clients?

Related Links

• Why Your Copywriting Clients Need Your Guidance
• The Huge Benefits of Writing for Clients that Don’t “Wow” You
• Learning to Effectively Communicate as a Copywriter
• How To Develop a Thick Skin
• 5 Things Clients and Product Managers Wish Copywriters Knew
• Ep. 203: Secrets to Smooth Copywriting Client Relations

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Quick quiz! What’s the first thing you do when a potential client reaches out to you?

A. Squeal in excitement

B. Start digging into the copy, duh!

C. Stalk them on LinkedIn

Well, the answer should be some combination of A and C.

Excitement is totally warranted when a new client reaches out—especially if you like the company!

But, as with many things in life, we need to hold space for two seemingly opposite things: excitement and skepticism.

Job scams are a tale as old as time. They’re not unique to copywriters, but there are a few red flags specific to writers you can look out for. And, there are a few key steps to take before agreeing to any work!

Listen to hear Kate and I share our top tips for spotting job scams and how to (wisely!) proceed if you’re interested in any opportunity.

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Mentioned in the Episode

• Ep. 56: What is a Copywriting Test and Should You Do One?
• Setting Boundaries as a Copywriter
• Ep. 182: What’s the Best Way to Communicate with Copywriting Clients?

Related Links

• Which Work-From-Home Writing Jobs Are Real?
• Ep. 133: Are You Giving Off Any of These Copywriter Red Flags?

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