226: Exploring Paid Linkedin Accounts — Is It Worth the Investment?

08/08/23 • 4 min

In today’s episode, we delve into the world of paid LinkedIn accounts and explore whether upgrading to a premium plan is truly worth it.

We’re answering this question from one of our Savvy Nurse Writer members: “Has anyone upgraded to a paid LinkedIn account? If so, which plan? Is it worth it?”

Key points in this episode:

Using LinkedIn as a valuable platform for professional networking and business growth.
The value of low expenses: As a small business owner, I talk about the importance of maximizing the utility of every dollar spent. Low expenses are crucial for profitability, especially when trying to grow a business.
Free tools and trials: LinkedIn does offer free trials for premium accounts, allowing users to explore the benefits before making a decision.
Individual needs: Every business and individual may have unique needs and experiences. It’s encouraged to explore the paid plans if they align with your goals.

Resources:

If you’re not sure if LinkedIn Premium is right for you, check out our Find and Pitch Clients Workshop, which reveals effective techniques for finding clients on LinkedIn without relying on a paid platform.
If you have any more questions, don’t forget to connect with the Savvy Nurse Writer Community through the Facebook group or email us at [email protected].

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In today’s episode, we delve into the world of paid LinkedIn accounts and explore whether upgrading to a premium plan is truly worth it.

We’re answering this question from one of our Savvy Nurse Writer members: “Has anyone upgraded to a paid LinkedIn account? If so, which plan? Is it worth it?”

Key points in this episode:

Using LinkedIn as a valuable platform for professional networking and business growth.
The value of low expenses: As a small business owner, I talk about the importance of maximizing the utility of every dollar spent. Low expenses are crucial for profitability, especially when trying to grow a business.
Free tools and trials: LinkedIn does offer free trials for premium accounts, allowing users to explore the benefits before making a decision.
Individual needs: Every business and individual may have unique needs and experiences. It’s encouraged to explore the paid plans if they align with your goals.

Resources:

Welcome to the Savvy Scribe Podcast, I'm so glad you're here! Before we start the show, if you're interested, we have a free Facebook group called "Savvy Nurse Writer Community"

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225: 4 Tips for Aligning Your Copy with Your Business Plans with Branda Villacob

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Are you ever left wondering, “What should be the subject of my next email or blog post?” Don’t fret! Today, we have a special episode in store for you. Join us as we dive into a captivating conversation with Branda Villacob, a skilled copywriter who specializes in serving entrepreneurs and business owners. Branda will be sharing invaluable tips on how to ensure your copy aligns seamlessly with your business plans.

Trust us, you won’t want to miss out on this episode—it’s tailor-made just for you!

About the guest

Branda Villacob is a copywriter for entrepreneurs and small business owners who want their authentic voice to prevail in their emails and website. Her goal is to help every business owner feel confident in their copy and focus on nurturing — over simply making sales.

Key points in this episode

Branda’s journey on how she transitioned from being a teacher into a copywriter
She shares her 4 tips for aligning your copy with your business plans
How she develops relationships with other people and how your business plans can benefit from this move
Her fears when she started her own business
How to create great content plans and make sure that your copy helps further your content plan
Implementing clear goals

Say “Hi” to Branda on Instagram or visit her website to learn more about her work and services!

Resources

If you want to write high-quality copy, and actually hit “publish” consistently, you need a place to plan, check out her Airtable Content Planner to help you collect ideas and repurpose content across your blog, email, and social media.

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227: Getting Through the Blocks to Writing Your Own Website with Erin Ollila

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Have you always wanted to create your own website but can’t seem to get started? Join Janine and her guest Erin Ollila, a professional copywriter, to learn how to overcome the common blocks that prevent people from writing their own websites.

About the Guest

Conversion copywriter. Copy Coach. Wing Woman. Word slinger. No matter what you call her, Erin Ollila believes in the power of words and how a message can inform — and even transform — its intended audience.
When she’s not working with big brands and small businesses to marry strategy, storytelling, and SEO, you can find her hosting the Talk Copy to Me podcast or exploring southeastern MA with her family and friends. Erin graduated from Fairfield University with an M.F.A. in Creative Writing and then co-founded Spry Literary Journal, which celebrates undiscovered and established writers’ concise, experimental, hybrid, modern, vintage or just-plain-vulnerable writing.
Key Points in This Episode to Help You Write Your Own Website:

The importance of having a website for freelance writers, regardless of their niche or specialty.
Recommendations for starting a website and investing in a true URL website, not just a free platform.
Starting out with limited funds: Erin suggests some website builders you can use to create a simple one-page website.
Erin emphasizes the need to niche down and be clear about the specialty or services offered on the website.
The significance of having an “About” page that showcases how the writer can help the client and what sets them apart.
The four key pages for a writer’s website: Home, About, Services, and Contact.
Our guest highlights the importance of the services page without necessarily turning it into a sales page.
She also encourages writers to engage i

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