

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!
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Jun 10, 2022 • 15min
Laser Coaching: Best Practices for Follow-Up Pitches
Today's episode features an inside look at a live coaching session with Comprehensive Copywriting Academy student, Michelle D. Nicki and Kate help her out with her process for sending pitches and follow-ups to prospective clients.
In this session, Nicki and Kate help Michelle rework her process for sending great follow-ups to potential clients. Listen in to this 10-minute Laser Coaching session for an inside look at what it's like to be a CCA student.
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Jun 8, 2022 • 40min
How to Handle Difficult Client Situations Like a Pro (Episode 82)
The collaboration that goes into copywriting can be the most exciting part of the job–but there are times that a client will do something that makes working with them a little less fun. But, that doesn’t mean they are bad clients! Every time a client does something that irritates you or makes it more difficult for you to do your job, there’s an opportunity there for you to help them become better clients and for you to improve your process as a professional.
In this episode of the Build Your Copywriting Business podcast Nicki and Kate are walking you through the difficult situations that come up the most. They share ways that you can positively respond to each challenge and give guidance on how you can prevent the issues from popping up in the first place. Enjoy!
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Jun 1, 2022 • 46min
Crucial Lessons from 10 Years in Business (Episode 81)
As you may already know, Filthy Rich Writer is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year! Over the last decade, Nicki has collected some crucial lessons that are too good not to share about running her own business. If you’re looking for the most need-to-know insights as a business owner, you’re in the right place!
In today’s episode of the Build Your Copywriting Business podcast Kate is flipping the script on Nicki and turning her from interviewer to interviewee. Listen and be sure to take note of all the valuable information Nicki has gathered through Filthy Rich Writer’s 10-year journey.
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May 25, 2022 • 28min
How Copywriters Can Work with Recruiters (Episode 80)
When it comes to landing work, you can never have too many tools at your disposal. As you know, the best way to find clients is to work through your pitch list and continually sending pitches to businesses. But, it never hurts to supplement that with other methods for landing work.
In today's episode of the Build Your Copywriting Business podcast Nicki and Kate are discussing how copywriters can work with recruiters to get more clients. Listen as they share exactly what you should and should not do when it comes to working through a recruiter.
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May 18, 2022 • 32min
Hitting 6 Figures as a Copywriter & Cookbook Author: Kristin's Story (Episode 79)
Today we're checking in with Comprehensive Copywriting Academy student Kristin Donnelly.
Kristin is a successful food writer and cookbook author who was trying to figure out how to increase her income. After joining the CCA, she gained more confidence working with well-seasoned copywriters and has hit her income goal writing copy. Listen in as Kristin shares copywriting tips she’s learned throughout her journey to becoming a 6-figure cookbook author and copywriter.
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May 11, 2022 • 29min
5 Ways to Improve Your Copywriting (Episode 78)
The most successful copywriters are always looking for ways to further master their craft. As you increase your skill level you can also increase your rates. So, if you aren’t constantly getting better as a writer, you’re leaving money on the table.
Luckily, this episode of the Build Your Copywriting Business podcast is all about 5 effective things your can be doing to make sure you are the best copywriter that you can be. Enjoy as Nicki and Kate discuss tips that they both use today to continue to improve as copywriters.
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May 6, 2022 • 20min
Copywriting & Design: Insights from a Global Design Leader
If you’re already a Comprehensive Copywriting Academy student, you can catch the full, extended version of the interview with Ch’ien on your CCA dashboard under the Land Work bonus courses section. Ch’ien gives additional insight into the career choices he’s made and how it’s brought him around the world, as well as the importance of knowing your worth. You don’t want to miss this version!
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May 4, 2022 • 28min
How to Get More Copywriting Referrals (Episode 77)
The importance of consistently pitching new prospective clients cannot be understated–it's the backbone of your business's success. But, a super effective way to supplement that pitch list is to naturally gain more clients through referrals.
In this episode of the Build Your Copywriting Business podcast our hosts are giving you tips and tricks for getting more client referrals so that your list of businesses to work with grows naturally behind the scenes.
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Apr 27, 2022 • 41min
Red Flags Copywriters Need to Look for in Clients (Episode 76)
We've all experienced a partnership of some kind that wasn't set up for success from the start. It's not only frustrating but can drain your energy quickly. In copywriting, there are certain kinds of clients that commonly create negative partnering experiences, but thankfully, there are ways to avoid them!
In this episode of the Build Your Copywriting Business podcast Nicki and Kate are noting all of the common red flags that clients might show if they are the type of business you should refrain from partnering with.
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Apr 20, 2022 • 46min
How to Be a Part-Time Copywriter with a Full-Time Job: Alicia Castro (Episode 75)
Welcome back to the Build Your Copywriting Business Podcast! Today we are excited to be checking in with a Comprehensive Copywriting Academy student and former guest, Alicia Castro.
Alicia has found success and continues to thrive as a part-time copywriter while having a full-time job. Enjoy listening as Alicia takes us through her journey and gives valuable advice for those trying to balance their copywriting career with life outside of it.
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