187. Change My Mind About Advertising! How to Be an Ethical Copywriter

06/12/24 • 26 min

Are you considering a transition into copywriting but struggling to ignore the nagging voice telling you it’s “manipulative” or “unethical”? Many people associate marketing with the “icky” feeling of being sold to, thinking it’s all about pushing unwanted products onto reluctant buyers.

But copywriting *isn’t* about sleazy tactics or tricking people into buying things they don’t need. In this episode, Nicki and Kate are challenging the misconceptions around advertising, showing how it can fulfill genuine needs and create positive, lasting relationships between businesses and customers. Listen in now to discover how you can make a meaningful impact as a copywriter!

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186. Are You Stuck in an Employee Mindset?

One of the most difficult psychological shifts for new business owners is going from an employee mindset to a business owner mindset. Most of your life, you’ve likely operated as a consumer: waiting for a paycheck so you can take care of your expenses. And when things get challenging in the economy, your instinct is to tighten the purse strings and focus on saving.

But as a business owner, you have many opportunities to make investments in your business, which have the power to pay for themselves many times over. So in this episode, we’re exploring the importance of spending *strategically* in your business to drive growth. Listen in now to make sure you are thinking like the business owner that you are and want to be, instead of the consumer that you used to be.

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188. Pivoting to Copywriting Later in Your Career - Kelly's Story

Are you considering getting into copywriting but worried that you’re “too old” to pivot into a new career? Is it too late? Am I past the point where I can make a change?

Over the years, CCA student Kelly has worn many hats: lawyer, fundraiser, freelance writer, academic program director... But the one constant has been her love of words. Kelly is living proof that when you can write great copy, you are not too old, too young, too undereducated, or too anything to learn how to become a copywriter. Listen in to Kelly’s interview to hear how her age has been an asset in building a thriving copywriting career.

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