Coffee With Cole: The Digital Writing Podcast

These Writers broke their faulty beliefs & got RICH

Oct 23, 2024

17:23

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Explore the mindset shifts that transformed successful ghostwriters into six-figure earners. Discover the eight common misconceptions that trap writers, from fears about pricing to the myth of needing more clients. Learn how strategies like offering free consulting and effective cold outreach can boost your business. Real stories illustrate how confronting these beliefs paved the way for financial success. Unpack the secrets behind niching down and understanding client dynamics for greater earnings.

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Breaking the belief that nobody can afford quality writing services allows ghostwriters to charge appropriately and attract willing clients.

Focusing on a few high-value clients instead of seeking more low-paying ones can significantly enhance earnings and reduce workload.

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Overcoming Misconceptions About Pricing

Many new ghostwriters struggle with the belief that nobody can afford their services. This belief can stem from limited interactions with potential clients, leading to a skewed perception of the market. In reality, there are numerous clients willing to pay for quality work, and re-evaluating one's understanding of pricing is crucial. To shift this mindset, it is suggested that writers immerse themselves in communities where higher pricing is normalized, allowing them to break free from the cycle of self-doubt and undercharging.

Breaking the Limiting Mindsets of Aspiring Ghostwriters

9min

Mastering Free Consulting and Cold Outreach for Business Growth

8min

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These Writers broke their faulty beliefs & got RICH

In this episode, I share the key mindset shifts that helped our top ghostwriters in our Premium Ghostwriting Academy go from zero to earning tens of thousands per month. Drawing from their success stories, I break down eight faulty beliefs that keep writers stuck, such as thinking no one can afford their services or needing more clients to scale. I explain why charging more, niching down, and rethinking client volume can transform a writing career. If you're struggling with pricing, scaling your ghostwriting business, or getting unstuck, this episode will help you break limiting beliefs and get on the path to real financial success as a writer.

(00:00) Intro
(00:27) #1: “Nobody can afford my services.”
(01:41) #2: “I need more clients.”
(03:11) #3: “I’ll charge more when I’m more experienced.”
(05:33) #4: “My niche got saturated. I think it’s time to pivot.”
(06:51) #5: “I need to hire someone.”
(08:40) #6: “If I share too much with the client on the sales call, they won’t need me anymore.”
(10:33) #7: “I need to build an audience.”
(12:21) #8: “I can just figure this out on my own.”
(15:44) How Matthew Scaled His Ghostwriting to $40k/month

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Coffee With Cole: The Digital Writing Podcast

These Writers broke their faulty beliefs & got RICH