High-Income Business Writing Podcast
Ed Gandia, co-author of the bestselling book, The Wealthy Freelancer, reveals how to propel your writing business to the six-figure level (or the part-time equivalent). In this nuts-and-bolts, no-nonsense podcast, you'll discover how to get better clients, earn more in less time, and bring more freedom and joy into your writing business. Ed will walk you through the practical, “doable” systems and strategies he has developed in his own writing business — the same systems he has taught his private coaching clients. He'll also show you what’s working for other business writers by bringing you real case studies from the field. And he'll share all this information in an honest and transparent way, with no hype or fluff. Topics covered include: getting better and higher-paying clients; banishing the feast-or-famine cycle; doing more of the work that excites you; how to raise your fees and rates; boosting your productivity; making your business recession-proof; discovering and leveraging your strengths; finding your niche; pricing content writing projects; pricing copywriting projects; writing white papers; writing case studies; writing web copy; writing articles; and much more.
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#368: From Order-Taker to Strategic Partner — The Key to Elevating Your Freelance Writing Business
Most freelance writers focus on crafting compelling copy, but the real value they offer often extends far beyond the words they write. The most successful writers don’t just take assignments—they offer strategic insight that helps their clients achieve bigger business goals. In this episode, we explore how you can elev
#367: How to Use First-Principles Thinking to Fix Your Mental Blind Spots and Transform Your Freelance Business
Episode Summary Why do so many talented freelancers stay stuck year after year? It’s not because of market conditions, AI, or lack of experience — it’s because of hidden, faulty assumptions that shape decisions and limit options. In this episode, we uncover how these invisible mental barriers hold freelancers back and
Episode Overview: In this episode, I explain why a conversational approach to AI interactions is more effective than massive, complex prompts — and how this mirrors natural human communication patterns. Key Points: 1. The Common Mistake Many users dump massive amounts of information into single prompts. Some AI experts
What makes some businesses unforgettable while others fade into the noise? The answer isn’t just in a logo or a tagline — it’s in the story they tell. In this episode, we dive into the art of brand storytelling with Johnna Lacey, the founder of . Johnna has more than 20 years of professional writing experience and ov
We've all been there. We make a mistake in our business. And for days or weeks we get caught up in a mental loop of "what if..." and "if only..." Regret can feel overwhelming, but the real problem is not just the mistake. It's how we respond to it. In this week’s short episode, I explain 3 mistakes most of us mak
Have you ever felt ready to give up on prospecting because you weren’t seeing results? You’re not alone. Many freelancers quit just before the seeds they’ve planted begin to sprout. In this episode, we explore why consistent prospecting is crucial, even when it feels like nothing’s happening. In this episode, I expla