192. This Part-Time Copywriter is Too Busy to Have a Portfolio - Audrey's Story

"It wasn't even a stepping stone; it was a springboard for my career!" Like most Comprehensive Copywriting Academy students, Audrey had no idea what copywriting was. She was working as an interior designer before she was sidelined by an illness that forced her to leave her job. Looking for a job with more flexibility, she discovered copywriting. Audrey went from feeling heartbroken leaving a job she loved, to discovering another career she loved. She was shocked at how much copywriting work was available to her and landed her first clients in her first months. Listen in as she shares why she gravitated to a niche, how she balances two different jobs in two different industries, and what she loves most about the CCA. Plus, she's revealing why she doesn't have a portfolio. Get out a pen and paper or a Google doc: Audrey is dropping some massive gems for landing work fast. --------------- Mentioned on This Episode Ep. 5: Why Choosing a Copywriting Niche is Terrible AdviceEp. 84: When to Break the Copywriting Niche Rule Related Links Too Afraid to Pitch? Business Owners WANT Your Copywriting PitchesThe Simplest Way to Start Finding Copywriting ClientsFind Copywriting Clients by Networking in the Right PlacesLand Copywriting Clients With These 35 TipsThe Three Steps to Career ChangeValue-Based Pitches, English-Language Nuances, and About Pages --------------- Get Free Copywriting Training here

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