Tag Archives: Podcast Episodes

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#135: NY Times Bestselling Author Denise Kiernan on Maintaining High Productivity, Establishing Writing Rituals and Making a Living as a Full-Time Author

Many writers and copywriters I work with are also aspiring authors. They’re either working on a novel on their spare time. Or they have a book idea they’d love to develop further. And some, like Denise Kiernan, …
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#134: Surprisingly Simple (and Effective!) Tips for Getting Your Prospecting Done

Before we get to this week’s episode, I have a quick announcement... If you haven’t been prospecting consistently because: You’re overwhelmed with all the options You haven’t had great success in the past Or you’re always …
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#130: Why Your Biggest Client Opportunities Are Slipping Between Your Fingers—and What to Do About It

The notes that follow are a very basic, unedited summary of the show. There’s a lot more detail in the audio version. You can listen to the show using the audio player below. Or you …
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#129: Marketing to Millennials—What Writers and Copywriters Need to Know

Millennials tend to get a bad rap. The stereotype is that of a spoiled, unemployed and highly educated 25-year-old living in mom and dad’s basement... playing video games, spending inordinate amounts of time on social media, …
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#128: How Jeanne Noorman Overcame 20+ Years Out of the Workforce to Launch a Successful Freelance Writing Business

This is yet another episode in our series on grit and its role in freelance success. Check out the introductory episode here. As well as Hannah Glenn’s story of how she overcame numerous obstacles a while …
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#127: Hannah Glenn on Refining Your Niche as You Go, Taking Baby Steps to Success and the Power of Quick Wins

This is another episode in our series on grit and its role in freelance success. Check out the introductory episode here. My guest this week, Hannah Glenn, is a model of grit. She went through my B2B Biz …
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#126: Grit—The Single Quality That Will Determine Your Long-Term Success as a Freelancer

Episode summary: The most important quality you must have to succeed over the long haul as a freelance professional is grit. Fortunately, there are simple things you can do to become a grittier person. The notes …
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#125: Sean D’Souza on Why You Should Write Sales Pages and Articles from the Bottom Up

Writing sales pages, landing pages, long-form content or detailed articles is not easy. Getting started can be a drag. Writer’s block is often a problem. And even when you get going, it’s difficult to get and …
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#124: Unconventional (Yet Highly Effective) Online Prospecting Ideas

Before we get to this week’s material, I have a quick, time-sensitive announcement. Starting next week, I’m going to work with a small group of established freelance writers and copywriters to double their income in the …
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#123: Bryce Bladon on How to Avoid Clients from Hell!

“It’s not quite right,” says your client... After your twelfth set of edits. Or, “We’re finally ready to get started ... but we need the first draft tomorrow. Oh, and can you lower your fee a little? …
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#122: Why You Need to Start (or Tap Into) a Community of Freelancers

Freelancing can be a very lonely business. But who ever said that the “I never leave my house” model is the best approach? It isn’t. Regardless of where you live, there are many options for connecting and collaborating …
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#121: How to Break into the Lucrative Market of Writing for Authors, Speakers and Coaches

When you do something well, you often take that skill for granted. Take copywriting. I’ve been doing it professionally for 14 years. I’m not the best in the world by any means. But it comes easy …
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#120: How to Get Valuable Insights Into Your Business by Tracking Your Inquiries

Before we get to this week’s episode, I wanted to let you know about an opportunity I recently opened up. Starting next week, I’m about to work with a small group of freelancers to help them …
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#119: The 6 Most Effective Marketing Tools for Freelancers in 2017

If you’re planning your marketing efforts for the year, you don’t want to miss this episode. I’ve brought back my friend and colleague Ilise Benun to talk about how you can market your business more effectively …
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#118: Productivity for Creative People

If you struggle with productivity, this episode is for you. First of all, you’re not alone. Productivity is a big challenge for creative professionals. Working from home means that you’re exposed to a ridiculous number of …
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