Let’s talk objections. They really suck, right? You’ve got a prospect who’s perfect for your offering, they’ve expressed what seems like genuine interest, but when it comes time for them to put some skin the game, they come back with some BS excuse. Hmm.. I...
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How I Hit My 1st $ 5K Month as a Freelance Copywriter
On September 30th, 2016, I sat staring at the spreadsheet I used to track my finances, a bit of awe and a lot of excitement starting to overwhelm me. I hit the “SUM” function again, just to be sure. The number under “Total Income” read $5,564.75. Hol - ee - sh*t. That...
Your Copywriter Website: what you need as a beginner
What do you really need on your copywriter website when you're just starting out? TL ; DR = the bare minimum In May of 2016, I decided to launch my copywriting career (and by “launch” I mean tip-toe out from behind the curtain and timidly start telling people I...
How to Create Content Your Audience Loves (that makes them want to hire you)
You know what sucks? Spending a ton of time creating content, writing copy, and making stuff for your audience - only to find out that they aren’t interested in the thing you slaved over. Oh, that 50 page e-book you spent a month writing and...
3 Tips to Avoid Time-Wasting Prospective Clients Who Will Never Hire You
You know those people who reach out to you and seem SO incredibly interested in your work? Who suck up your precious time with back and forth emails and hundreds of questions? But then ghost you as soon as you so much as mention the word “investment”? I...
How I Used Instagram to Launch My Service-Based Biz (and actually get paid)
When I first launched my copywriting business last year, I was terrified. It felt like I had the word FRAUD tattooed across my forehead. The doubts about what I was doing were so intense that I was having mini panic attacks on pretty much a daily basis. I'd...