Build Your Copywriting Business

By Filthy Rich Writer

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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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Episode Date
181. Reading Between the Lines of Copywriter Job Descriptions
May 01, 2024
180. Thriving as a Neurodivergent Copywriter - Cleo's Story
Apr 24, 2024
179. Should You Offer Discounts or Sales on Your Copywriting Services?
Apr 17, 2024
178. Combatting Anxiety-Inducing "What Ifs" with This Tactic
Apr 10, 2024
177. Reframing Your Copywriting Goals to Align with Your Values - with Jessica Lackey
Apr 03, 2024
176. How This Ex-Teacher Joined the Filthy Rich Writer Team—As a Copywriter - Rebecca's Story
Mar 27, 2024
175. Career Resolutions to Make Right Now
Mar 20, 2024
174. What You Need for Your Professional Copywriting Home Office
Mar 13, 2024
173. How to Elevate Your Profile & Land Copywriting Clients on LinkedIn
Mar 06, 2024
172. Taking Action in the Face of Imposter Syndrome - Shelby's Story
Feb 28, 2024
171. Help! My Client Wants to Test My Copy!
Feb 21, 2024
170. Why You Need to Upsell Your Copywriting Clients (And How to Do It the Non-Sleazy Way)
Feb 14, 2024
169. 12 Marks of a Lazy Copywriter (And How to Avoid Becoming One Yourself!)
Feb 07, 2024
168. 1 Year to a Senior Copywriter Promotion - Kelsey's Story
Jan 31, 2024
167. How to Deal with Haters, Doubters, and Anyone Getting in the Way of Your Copywriting Career
Jan 24, 2024
166. How Copywriters Can Add Content Strategy as a Service - with Amanda Hand
Jan 17, 2024
Sorry Julie
Jan 12, 2024
165. Terrible Advice New Copywriters Get All the Time
Jan 10, 2024
164. Changing Roles Within Your Current Company - Joseph's Story
Jan 03, 2024
163. Are Your Copywriting Prices Leaving Money on the Table?
Dec 27, 2023
162. #1 Secret for Copywriting Success
Dec 20, 2023
161. 1 Copywriting Tactic You Should Avoid at All Costs
Dec 13, 2023
160. How This Teacher Doubled Her Salary and Decreased Stress - Amanda's Story
Dec 06, 2023
159. 8 Tips You Can Use Right Now to Step Up Your Freelance Copywriting Game
Nov 29, 2023
158. Set Your Future Self Up for Success Right Now
Nov 22, 2023
157. Are You Living in the Gap or the Gain?
Nov 15, 2023
Laser Coaching - How to Land Copywriting Work with an Ad Agency
Nov 10, 2023
156. 11 Years in Social Work to a $10K/Month Copywriting Career - Sonali's Story
Nov 08, 2023
155. Top Copywriting Advice from Working Copywriters
Nov 01, 2023
154. How Freelancers Can Masterfully Juggle Multiple Projects - with Kaitlyn Spinney
Oct 25, 2023
Laser Coaching - Balancing a Copywriting Career with an Acting Career
Oct 20, 2023
153. How to Write Powerful Copy (Even When the Product or Service Isn't Interesting)
Oct 18, 2023
152. From Pastry Chef to Dutch Copywriter - Steffan's Story
Oct 11, 2023
151. Is Manifesting a Copywriting Career Bogus?
Oct 04, 2023
150. A Day in the Life of a Copywriter
Sep 27, 2023
Laser Coaching: How Can I Work Remotely from Anywhere in the World?
Sep 22, 2023
149. The Worst Advice for New Freelancers (And What to Do Instead)
Sep 20, 2023
148. Copywriting Replaced This Teacher's Income—And She Works Less Hours - Jess's Story
Sep 13, 2023
Laser Coaching: Identifying the Deep Benefit for Artwork
Sep 08, 2023
147. How to Avoid Freak Outs & Solve Any Challenge
Sep 06, 2023
146. Face Your Freelance Finance Fears - with Crystalynn Shelton (CPA)
Aug 30, 2023
Laser Coaching: Turn an Informational Interview Into Work
Aug 25, 2023
145. Catchy Hook or Clickbait? How to Tell the Difference
Aug 23, 2023
144. Navigating Ups and Downs in a Copywriting Career - Tammy's Story
Aug 16, 2023
Laser Coaching: How to Find Email Copywriting Clients
Aug 11, 2023
143. Business Builder or Time Waster?
Aug 09, 2023
142. On-Staff vs. Freelance Copywriting: Which is Better?
Aug 02, 2023
Laser Coaching: A Copywriter's Guide to Creative Thinking
Jul 28, 2023
141. #1 Change That Will Double Your Copywriting Income
Jul 26, 2023
140. Traveling Europe While Running a Copywriting Agency - Chris's Story
Jul 19, 2023
139. Are You Skipping This Essential Copywriting Task?
Jul 12, 2023
138. When Copywriting Inspiration Becomes Copywriting Comparison
Jul 05, 2023
137. How to Structure Your Copy for Every Project
Jun 28, 2023
136. Copywriting Transformed Her Quality of Life - Amy's Story
Jun 21, 2023
Laser Coaching: How Do I Find Clients for Freelancing?
Jun 16, 2023
135. Are Portfolio Schools Worth It?
Jun 14, 2023
134. Keep Copywriting Fun: 3 Must-Implement Business Boundaries
Jun 07, 2023
133. Are You Giving Off Any of These Copywriter Red Flags?
May 31, 2023
132. Using Copywriting to Build a Second Business - Karen's Story
May 24, 2023
131. Can You Make $10,000 Month with Copywriting?
May 17, 2023
130. 4 of the Highest Paying Copywriting Niches
May 10, 2023
129. #1 Thing You Need to Do Throughout Your Copywriting Career
May 03, 2023
128. Landing a 4-Figure Project 2 Months In - Courtney's Story
Apr 26, 2023
127. Words Copywriters Need to Eliminate From Their Vocabulary
Apr 19, 2023
126. Good vs. Bad Copywriting: How Do You Tell the Difference?
Apr 12, 2023
125. How to Calm Your Nerves Before Copywriting Client Calls
Apr 05, 2023
124. 4 Questions to Massively Boost Your Copywriting Productivity
Mar 29, 2023
123. "Slowly" Replacing Her Income with Copywriting ... in 3 Months - Melissa's Story
Mar 22, 2023
122. 3 Steps to Taking Time Off as a Freelancer
Mar 15, 2023
121. Writing a Call to Action that Maximizes Engagement
Mar 08, 2023
120. Most Common Copywriter Backgrounds
Mar 01, 2023
119. From Copywriter to Managing a Team of Copywriters in Less Than 2 Years - Jenni's Story
Feb 22, 2023
118. What's a Unique Selling Point?
Feb 15, 2023
117. Best Free Software for Copywriters
Feb 08, 2023
116. How to Handle Negative Copywriting Feedback Like a Pro
Feb 01, 2023
115. She Replaced Her Teaching Income with Copywriting - Charlotte's Story
Jan 25, 2023
114. Hate Writing Your Own Portfolio? Use These Tips to Get It Done
Jan 18, 2023
113. Copywriting Client Didn't Pay? Here's What to Do
Jan 11, 2023
Laser Copy Coaching: Lower the Pressure on Pitching
Jan 06, 2023
112. Want to Earn Six Figures as a Copywriter? Get Your Finances in Order
Jan 04, 2023
111. From Financial Professional to Copywriter - Chaundell's Story
Dec 28, 2022
110. What's Your Copywriting Career Path?
Dec 21, 2022
109. The Right Way to Raise Copywriting Rates
Dec 14, 2022
Laser Copy Coaching: Tips for Neurodivergent Copywriters
Dec 09, 2022
108. Is Copywriting the Same as Copyediting?
Dec 07, 2022
Laser Copy Coaching: Focusing On Work You Want to Do
Dec 02, 2022
107. Building a Copywriting Business as a Mom - with Kate K, Dorothy & Jen
Nov 30, 2022
106. To Pitch or Not to Pitch Clients During the Holidays?
Nov 23, 2022
105. Building an Agency - with Michelle Fernandez
Nov 16, 2022
Laser Copy Coaching: Top Tips for Wildly Effective Pitching
Nov 11, 2022
104. Biggest Copywriting Mistakes in Our Careers
Nov 09, 2022
Laser Copy Coaching: Make Money Faster With Focused Services
Nov 04, 2022
103. Becoming a Social Media Copywriter & Manager - Carli's Story
Nov 02, 2022
102. Copywriting Metrics: What You Need to Know
Oct 26, 2022
Getting a Full-Time Copywriting Job with 6 Months Experience - Catching Up With James
Oct 21, 2022
101. Master Your Money Mindset - With Brie Sodano
Oct 19, 2022
100. Take Advantage of the Digital Nomad Lifestyle
Oct 12, 2022
99. Running a Copy Agency from Costa Rica - Poorva's Story
Oct 05, 2022
98. Why Freelance Copywriters Should Still Apply to Full-Time Jobs
Sep 28, 2022
97. What Does a Copywriter NOT Do?
Sep 21, 2022
Scaling to a Monthly 5-Figure Copywriting Income—Part Time - Catching Up With Kate K
Sep 16, 2022
96. Artificial Intelligence Copywriting: Do You Need to Worry?
Sep 14, 2022
95. Hitting 6 Figures As a Copywriter in 6 Months - Stacy's Story
Sep 07, 2022
94. The Fastest Way to Grow Your Copy Business
Aug 31, 2022
Earning More as a Freelancer vs. Employee - Catching Up With Stuart
Aug 26, 2022
93. The SEO Copywriting Myth
Aug 24, 2022
Laser Coaching: Asking for Feedback to Combat Imposter Syndrome
Aug 19, 2022
92. Should You Sign an NDA or Non-Compete?
Aug 17, 2022
91. Transitioning Out of Teaching to Copywriting - George's Story
Aug 10, 2022
Laser Coaching: Finding Confidence as an Older Copywriter Learning Something New
Aug 05, 2022
90. Becoming a Faster Writer Shouldn't Be a Copywriter's Goal
Aug 03, 2022
89. Should You Write Copy for Free?
Jul 27, 2022
Laser Coaching: How to Pitch Copywriting Services to Agencies
Jul 22, 2022
88. 10 Unnecessary Copywriting Stressors
Jul 20, 2022
87. Landing a Senior Copywriter Role with No Paid Experience - Mike's Story
Jul 13, 2022
86. When and How to Fire a Client
Jul 06, 2022
85. Overcome Scarcity Mindset as a Copywriter with Mindi Huebner
Jun 29, 2022
Why Copywriting is a Recession-Proof Job
Jun 24, 2022
84. When to Break the Copywriting Niche Rule
Jun 22, 2022
Laser Coaching: Transitioning to Freelance
Jun 17, 2022
83. From Freelancer to On-Staff Copywriter - Christina's Story
Jun 15, 2022
Laser Coaching: Best Practices for Follow-Up Pitches
Jun 10, 2022
82. How to Handle Difficult Client Situations Like a Pro
Jun 08, 2022
81. Crucial Lessons from 10 Years in Business
Jun 01, 2022
80. How Copywriters Can Work with Recruiters
May 25, 2022
79. Hitting 6 Figures as a Copywriter & Cookbook Author: Kristin's Story
May 18, 2022
78. 5 Ways to Improve Your Copywriting
May 11, 2022
Copywriting & Design: Insights from a Global Design Leader
May 06, 2022
77. How to Get More Copywriting Referrals
May 04, 2022
76. Red Flags Copywriters Need to Look for in Clients
Apr 27, 2022
75. How to Be a Part-Time Copywriter with a Full-Time Job: Alicia Castro
Apr 20, 2022
74. Copywriting Checklist: 5 Things to Check Before Submitting Copy
Apr 13, 2022
73. Bridging the Gap from Quitting a Job to Full Time Freelance
Apr 06, 2022
72. 3 Tips for Combatting Imposter Syndrome
Mar 30, 2022
71. A Decade of Copywriting: Jay's Story
Mar 23, 2022
70. Tips for Tackling Blank Page Syndrome
Mar 16, 2022
69. Preventing Burnout as a Copywriter
Mar 09, 2022
68. Learning to Embrace the Flexibility of Copywriting
Mar 02, 2022
67. Copywriting as a Creative Outlet for an Actor: James's Story
Feb 23, 2022
66. Feedback: Why Copywriters Must Embrace It
Feb 16, 2022
Why We Love Copywriting
Feb 11, 2022
65. Combatting Work/Life Balance Guilt as a Copywriter
Feb 09, 2022
64. Effective Evening Routines for Copywriters
Feb 02, 2022
Get a Free Bonus Recording with a Podcast Review
Jan 28, 2022
63. Part-Time Copywriting as Part of a Full-Time Career: Nicole's Story
Jan 26, 2022
62. Defining Copywriting Success for Yourself
Jan 19, 2022
61. Juggling Multiple Copywriting Clients
Jan 12, 2022
Copywriting Strategies Book (Plus, Special Bonus Trainings)
Jan 07, 2022
60. Set Your Copywriting Business Up for Success in 2022
Jan 05, 2022
59. Buying a New Home with Copywriting Income: Shannon's Story
Dec 29, 2021
58. Gifts to Give Your Copywriting Business
Dec 22, 2021
57. 4 Ways Copywriters Can Accept Payments
Dec 15, 2021
Welcome to the Build Your Copywriting Business Podcast
Dec 11, 2021
56. What is a Copywriting Test and Should You Do Them?
Dec 08, 2021
55. Building a Copywriting Side Hustle With a Full-Time Job - Claire's Story
Dec 01, 2021
54. Post-Interview Must Dos (Part 3 of 3)
Nov 24, 2021
Is Copywriting Right for Me?
Nov 19, 2021
53. Ace Your Copywriting Interview (Part 2 of 3)
Nov 17, 2021
52. What to Do Before Your Copywriting Interview (Part 1 of 3)
Nov 10, 2021
51. Working at an Agency & Collaborating with Other Copywriters: Jen's and Julie's Story
Nov 03, 2021
50. Should I Put Copywriting Rates on My Website?
Oct 27, 2021
49. How to Build Your Own Benefits as a Freelancer
Oct 20, 2021
48. Mistakes to Avoid When Pitching Freelance Clients
Oct 13, 2021
47. Raising a Family and Building a Business: Peta's Story
Oct 06, 2021
46. Are the Best Copywriters Introverts or Extroverts?
Sep 29, 2021
45. How to Calm Your Nerves for Meetings with Copywriting Clients
Sep 22, 2021
Building a Copywriting Business as a Military Spouse
Sep 17, 2021
44. Transitioning out of the Military and Building a Copy Career - Tyler's Story
Sep 15, 2021
43. 4 Biggest Copywriter Portfolio Mistakes
Sep 08, 2021
42. How Copywriters Can Negotiate with Confidence with Susie Tomenchok
Sep 01, 2021
41. Actual Freelance Copywriting Salary: Digging Into One Copywriter's Numbers
Aug 25, 2021
40. Empowering BIPOC Businesses as a Black, Hispanic Copywriter: Ashley's Story
Aug 18, 2021
39. The Creative Project Process
Aug 11, 2021
38. How Much Does It Cost to Start a Copywriting Career?
Aug 04, 2021
37. Improve Your Copywriting Productivity and Professionalism
Jul 28, 2021
36. From Full-Time, Faith-Based Nonprofit Work to Part-Time Copywriting: Kate's Story
Jul 21, 2021
Laser Copy Coaching: Breaking the Feast or Famine Cycle, Nailing a Discovery Call, and Getting Replies on Pitches
Jul 16, 2021
35. Why Some Copywriters Fail
Jul 14, 2021
34. How Copywriters Can Successfully Add Content as a Service
Jul 07, 2021
33. Build a Copywriting Business While Working 9 to 5
Jun 30, 2021
32. Starting a Copywriting Business with a Chronic Illness: Dorothy's Story
Jun 23, 2021
31. What Types of People Do Copywriters Work With?
Jun 16, 2021
Laser Copy Coaching: Getting Information From Clients, When to Price Your Services, and Boosting Confidence
Jun 11, 2021
30. Do Copywriters Need Business Insurance?
Jun 09, 2021
29. Morning Rituals to Drive Your Copywriting Success
Jun 02, 2021
28. Journalist Turned Copywriter: Dori's Story
May 26, 2021
27. The Most Important Piece of Email Copy
May 19, 2021
26. Why You Don't Need Copywriting Certification
May 12, 2021
25. How Much Can a Copywriter Earn?
May 05, 2021
Laser Copy Coaching: Value-Based Pitches, English-Language Nuances, and About Pages
Apr 30, 2021
24. Freelancing During the Covid-19 Pandemic: Stuart's Story
Apr 28, 2021
23. The Illusion of Safety: Freelance vs. Full-Time Copywriting
Apr 21, 2021
22. Why Every Copywriter MUST Have an Online Portfolio
Apr 14, 2021
Laser Copy Coaching: Refining Pitches, Finding Focus, and Adding Companies to Your Pitch List
Apr 09, 2021
21. How Copywriters and Designers Work Together with Yoav Broum
Apr 07, 2021
20. Changing Careers to Become a Copywriter: Adele's Story
Mar 31, 2021
19. The Number One Copywriting Spec Ad Mistake
Mar 24, 2021
18. How to Land Your First Copywriting Clients--Without Experience
Mar 17, 2021
17. How to Set Your Copywriting Rates
Mar 10, 2021
Build Confidence & Overcome Imposter Syndrome as a Copywriter
Mar 05, 2021
16. Freelance to Full-Time Remote Copywriter: Karisa's Story
Mar 03, 2021
15. 11 Traits of the Most Successful Copywriters
Feb 24, 2021
14. How Soon Will I Make Money as a Copywriter?
Feb 17, 2021
13. Are There Too Many Copywriters?
Feb 10, 2021
12. Copywriting as a Side Hustle: Alicia's Story
Feb 03, 2021
11. Tax and Bookkeeping Tips for Freelance Copywriters
Jan 27, 2021
Why Do I Teach Copywriting?
Jan 22, 2021
10. Your Ideal Clients Want You to Pitch Them
Jan 20, 2021
9. Why Freelancing in a Recession is Wildly Effective
Jan 13, 2021
8. Meet Nicki Krawczyk, Founder of Filthy Rich Writer
Jan 06, 2021
7. Why Copywriters Should Avoid Freelance Job Websites at All Costs
Dec 30, 2020
6. Is Copywriting Hard to Break Into?
Dec 23, 2020
5. Why Choosing a Copywriting Niche is Terrible Advice
Dec 16, 2020
4. Meet Our Head Copy Coach, Kate
Dec 08, 2020
3. What is the Difference Between Copywriting and Content Writing?
Dec 08, 2020
2. Why I named my Company Filthy Rich Writer
Dec 08, 2020
1. What is Copywriting?
Dec 04, 2020