
High-Income Business Writing Podcast
Ed Gandia, co-author of the bestselling book, The Wealthy Freelancer, reveals how to propel your writing business to the six-figure level (or the part-time equivalent). In this nuts-and-bolts, no-nonsense podcast, you'll discover how to get better clients, earn more in less time, and bring more freedom and joy into your writing business. Ed will walk you through the practical, “doable” systems and strategies he has developed in his own writing business — the same systems he has taught his private coaching clients. He'll also show you what’s working for other business writers by bringing you real case studies from the field. And he'll share all this information in an honest and transparent way, with no hype or fluff. Topics covered include: getting better and higher-paying clients; banishing the feast-or-famine cycle; doing more of the work that excites you; how to raise your fees and rates; boosting your productivity; making your business recession-proof; discovering and leveraging your strengths; finding your niche; pricing content writing projects; pricing copywriting projects; writing white papers; writing case studies; writing web copy; writing articles; and much more.
Latest episodes

Nov 22, 2023 • 40min
#333: The 5 Biggest Mistakes Writers Make When They Edit
Learn the 5 biggest editing mistakes writers make and how to avoid them. Discover the value of developing an editing system and incubating your writing before editing. Get tips for finding beta readers and setting clear expectations. Explore the benefits of providing effective feedback and hiring an editor. Find out about an online course on masterful editing and sign up for valuable tips through their newsletter.

Nov 7, 2023 • 7min
#332: Yes, You Should Still Raise Your Fees (Even in This Economy)
Learn strategies for raising fees in a challenging economy and how to offer a separate engagement to clients. Discover alternative methods to increase value for business writers and copywriters. Avoid the stress of telling existing clients their fees are going up across the board. Get specific recommendations for raising fees in a more effective way.

Oct 25, 2023 • 49min
#331: Marketing Strategies of a Digital Nomad Ghostwriter Earning $750 per Hour
Learn about the importance of continuously improving marketing skills and habits. Guest Amy Suto shares strategies on attracting ideal clients and commanding high rates. Discuss finding ideal clients, strategies for attracting them, sources of business, and managing client workload. Explore the lifestyle and benefits of being a digital nomad ghostwriter. Understand the importance of attraction marketing for ghostwriters of legacy books. Also, hear about the guest's book, 'The Six Figure Freelance Writer'.

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Oct 11, 2023 • 53min
#330: Big Takeaways from The Content Byte Summit, with Jennifer Goforth Gregory
Jennifer Goforth Gregory, conference speaker and colleague of the host, joins the podcast to share the biggest takeaways from The Content Byte Summit, including defining ideal clients, AI's role in writing and marketing, and the importance of strategic thinking in business. They also discuss the evolution of e-commerce, the power of sharing personal stories, automating processes, and the abundance of free online courses and certifications.

Sep 27, 2023 • 7min
#329: Pricing Is Mostly Arbitrary
Learn how to determine accurate pricing for writing projects and the importance of confidence in increasing fees. Explore the challenges of undercharging and the factors that contribute to your ability to deliver value and attract the right clients.

Sep 12, 2023 • 32min
#328: Can You Be Your Own Business Coach?
Exploring the benefits of coaching yourself in business, the podcast discusses the key factors and qualities for self-coaching. The power of journaling is highlighted as a tool for productive internal conversation and personal development. The chapter encourages listeners to engage in a daily conversation with themselves to explore thoughts and aspirations.

Aug 29, 2023 • 7min
#327: Raising Your Fees In a Recession
In this week’s short podcast episode, I detail 3 ways to raise your fees effectively ... even in a difficult economy. It’s all about thinking of the challenge differently and in a more creative way.

Aug 15, 2023 • 4min
#326: The Real Nature of Breakthroughs in Your Business and Your Work
In this week’s short podcast episode I share some powerful insights from a world-renowned music producer on how to have more breakthroughs in your business and personal life.

Aug 15, 2023 • 51min
#322: A Realistic Way to Develop Passive Income Streams as a Writer (with Shane Sams)
In this conversation, Shane details how he and his wife have built and grown a very reliable income stream in the span of a couple of years. He talks openly about all the mistakes they made and how they learned from them. And he details the best model freelancers can use to build a reliable income stream.

Aug 1, 2023 • 51min