Mar 19, 2024Member-onlyHow I Turned $20 Blog Posts into a $250K/Year BusinessSmall projects can feel disheartening. But they can be the best thing that ever happened to you. The key isn’t in the job itself… it’s what you do with it. From a bookcase to a “famous” wood shop I didn’t grow up with a “handy” father. I had the stereotypical “hold the flashlight while Dad swears at stuff”…Success3 min readSuccess3 min read
Mar 6, 2024Member-onlyThe #1 reason freelancers should forget about a “personal brand”EVERYONE wants a personal brand. “Clients will come to me!” “I need to build a reputation before doing outreach!” “It’s how I know my skills are improving!” To this I say: lol. I started selling memberships to Solo Copy Empire in May 2022 through my meager 900-follower brand on Twitter. …Branding4 min readBranding4 min read
Mar 5, 2024Member-onlyYour freelancing business is at risk: 4 signs of pending disasterYour approach to getting clients and managing your freelance writing business could be broken… and you don’t realize it yet. I sat on my couch this morning and took in the natural light in the room. …Failure4 min readFailure4 min read
Feb 26, 2024Member-onlyThe #1 Reason You Should Be a FreelancerHer words broke my heart. “It’s just hard. People here are sympathetic, but they didn’t know him. So I just feel alone.” I didn’t even question the thought. “I’ll be there in 2 hours.” She didn’t want to be a bother. She never does. “No, it’s okay. …Freelancing5 min readFreelancing5 min read
Feb 12, 2024Member-onlyFreelancing Success Requires DiscomfortThere are so many things in your way — and only one thing will solve it. “My sister is getting rid of her deep freezer!” My wife didn’t have to say another word. I knew what that meant. As a self-avowed prepper, my wife is always looking for more ways…Freelancing5 min readFreelancing5 min read
Feb 7, 2024Member-only7 Overthinking Traps Killing Your Freelancing SuccessSo many positive things in your career are on the other side of overthinking. I would argue that you could be a lot farther along if you stopped overanalyzing every step and just started going. Case in point: my family’s No TV Tuesdays. This is a new-ish tradition in our…Freelancing6 min readFreelancing6 min read
Jan 17, 2024Member-onlyWant more copywriting clients? Kick your assumptions to the curb.The number one reason copywriters don’t make it? It’s what’s going on between their ears. I really should be better at writing copy before I reach out to clients. Why would clients listen to me? I have nothing to offer yet. …Copywriting5 min readCopywriting5 min read
Jan 10, 2024Member-onlyNo More Limits: 7 Ways a Freelancer Can Make “The Impossible” a RealitySome parts of building a business are intimidating as hell. Enough to scare you into never even trying. But you’d be surprised how often those fears are just in your head… and how easy it gets when you get going. For example: I haven’t been happy with my belly in…Freelancing5 min readFreelancing5 min read
Jan 9, 2024Member-onlyFeeling the Sting of Failure: 6 Tips to Help Copywriters Handle ItAre you afraid that you’ll dedicate a bunch of time and effort… and still fail? Will it be a waste? My body is currently covered in boils. I’m dealing with a bacterial infection on my skin. Where did it come from? Something I spent months working on — and the…Copywriting6 min readCopywriting6 min read
Dec 21, 2023Member-onlyI broke the most important rule of freelancing (+ 4 ways to avoid it)I paced nervously in my basement, taking deep breaths while I stared at my phone screen. What if this is it? I wondered. How will I make my mortgage payment? I had just hit “send” on a text to a client of mine, and their answer could cost me $5000+…Clients4 min readClients4 min read