Build Your Copywriting Business
Filthy Rich Writer
Ready to turn your love of writing into a successful copywriting career? Join professional copywriters Nicki Krawczyk, Kate Sitarz, and the Filthy Rich Writer team to get the tips, tools, and training to help you become a copywriter and build a thriving business of your own.
Whether you want to land an on-staff job, freelance full-time and work from wherever you want, or make extra money with a side hustle, the best place to start learning is right here. Nicki and Kate have 20+ and 10+ years of experience, respectively, writing for multi-billion-dollar companies, solopreneurs, and every size business in between.
To us, being “filthy rich” means having a job you love, being good at what you do, and making great money doing it. So let’s get started!
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Whether you want to land an on-staff job, freelance full-time and work from wherever you want, or make extra money with a side hustle, the best place to start learning is right here. Nicki and Kate have 20+ and 10+ years of experience, respectively, writing for multi-billion-dollar companies, solopreneurs, and every size business in between.
To us, being “filthy rich” means having a job you love, being good at what you do, and making great money doing it. So let’s get started!
Subscribe now and make sure you never miss an episode!
Episodes
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Sep 7, 2022 • 47min
Hitting 6 Figures As a Copywriter in 6 Months - Stacy's Story (Episode 95)
At the beginning of 2022, CCA student and CCA student coach Stacy Corneau went full-time freelance for the first time. Six months later, and she'd already hit six figures.
Hitting a massive income goal in half the time is an incredible achievement and Stacy is digging into how she got there. In this episode, she shares how she has learned to strategically map out her business goals, gained confidence as a business owner, and her keys to always improving as a copywriter.
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Stacy's Portfolio
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Aug 31, 2022 • 26min
The Fastest Way to Grow Your Copy Business (Episode 94)
The key to growing you copywriting business to reach your goals and live your dream career? Focus and patience. It’s easy to get distracted and think about adding more services or learning new skills, but this will only hold you back.
In this episode of the Build Your Copywriting Business podcast, Nicki and Kate share what they’ve learned about staying focused on your true goal at all times and battling the resistance that can knock you off your path.
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Aug 26, 2022 • 39min
Earning More as a Freelancer vs. Employee - Catching Up With Stuart
Have you ever wondered how a freelance copywriting income might compare to an on-staff income? Lucky for you, we are catching up with CCA Student turned student coach, Stuart Tarn, and he’s sharing all of the details about his move from on staff to freelance.
In this episode of the Build Your Copywriting Business podcast, Nicki and Kate speak with Stuart about how he’s actually making more money freelancing, how he’s improved as a copywriter, and unique ways that he’s found to help his clients find solutions to their specific challenges.
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Listen to Stuart's first BYCB podcast interview from early 2021Stuart's portfolio
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Aug 24, 2022 • 20min
The SEO Copywriting Myth (Episode 93)
It’s time to myth-bust: there’s no such thing as an SEO copywriter! While you may have seen job listings for this role or even copywriters who call themselves SEO copywriters, it’s not a real thing.
In this episode of the Build Your Copywriting Business podcast, Nicki and Kate explain why SEO copywriting is a myth and break down some of the confusion surrounding it.
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Aug 19, 2022 • 16min
Laser Coaching: Asking for Feedback to Combat Imposter Syndrome
Today we are taking an inside look at a Laser Coaching session with Comprehensive Copywriting Academy student, Kay. Recently, Kay landed a new role as an on-staff copywriter, but she still feels some imposter syndrome in her new role as an on-staff copywriter.
In this episode of the Build Your Copywriting Business podcast, Nicki and Kate offer Kay advice on how to battle any discomfort she feels in her new position and how she can ask for and use feedback to continue to improve her skills.
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Aug 17, 2022 • 16min
Should You Sign an NDA or Non-Compete? (Episode 92)
In your copywriting career, it’s likely that you’ll be asked to sign an NDA (non-disclosure agreement) or a non-compete agreement. These are standard documents businesses ask you to sign so that they can feel comfortable letting you in on internal secrets in order for you to do your best work.
In this episode of the Build Your Copywriting Business podcast, Nicki and Kate explain all of the need to know details surrounding each document and how to handle them throughout your copywriting career.
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Aug 10, 2022 • 34min
Transitioning Out of Teaching to Copywriting - George's Story (Episode 91)
Ever feel like you haven't quite found the answer to "what do you want to be when you grow up?" You're not alone. A former teacher, salesman, and archeologist, George Gorringe tried several careers before finding one he loved: copywriting.
In this episode of the Build Your Copywriting Business podcast, Nicki and Kate speak with CCA student George about his quick rise to success in his first year of copywriting. He digs into what interested him about copywriting, the large clients he works with, and what he did to find copywriting success so quickly.
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George’s PortfolioGeorge’s LinkedInGeorge’s Facebook
Related Links
Great Summer Jobs for TeachersHer Goal Was to Replace Her Teaching Income in 5 Months. She Did it In 6 Weeks.
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Aug 5, 2022 • 18min
Laser Coaching: Finding Confidence as an Older Copywriter Learning Something New
In this laser coaching session Nicki and Kate help CCA student, Karen, find confidence as an older writer learning something new in copywriting.
Our hosts help Karen see the unique value that she brings to the table, help her fight the resistance towards taking her first steps and give advice on sending pitches to clients.
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Aug 3, 2022 • 15min
Becoming a Faster Writer Shouldn't Be a Copywriter's Goal (Episode 90)
In today’s episode of the Build Your Copywriting Business podcast, Nicki and Kate are sharing why becoming a faster writer should not be one of your goals in your copywriting career.
Despite what you may think, faster writing doesn’t equate to better writing. Listen in as Nicki and Kate explain why your writing speed isn’t as important as you think and why you won’t get faster as you become a better copywriter.
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The Case for Slowing Down: Fast Copywriting Doesn’t Equal Better Copywriting
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Jul 27, 2022 • 25min
Should You Write Copy for Free? (Episode 89)
In this episode, Nicki and Kate are talking about when you should work for free as a copywriter; which is basically never! The hosts explain why some copywriters offer to work for free and why offering your services for free will ultimately hurt your career.
Listen to this episode to hear Nicki and Kate share what you can do to prove yourself instead of working for free and how to avoid situations where you might not get paid what your expertise is worth.
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What is a Copy Test and Should You Do One?The Importance of Spec Ads in Your Portfolio
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