High-Income Business Writing

Ed Gandia

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. Learn more at b2blauncher.com/podcast. read less

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#320: The Resilient Mindset—What It Takes to Thrive in the Face of AI and Economic Uncertainty

#320: The Resilient Mindset—What It Takes to Thrive in the Face of AI and Economic Uncertainty

In this week’s podcast episode, I discuss the four different scenarios you might be in right now, and what each of them asks of you. I then lay out three high-level strategies for shoring up your business and becoming stronger, better and more resilient. The episode is titled “The Resilient Mindset—What It Takes to Thrive in the Face of AI and Economic Uncertainty.”

#320: The Resilient Mindset—What It Takes to Thrive in the Face of AI and Economic Uncertainty

#320: The Resilient Mindset—What It Takes to Thrive in the Face of AI and Economic Uncertainty

In this week’s podcast episode, I discuss the four different scenarios you might be in right now, and what each of them asks of you. I then lay out three high-level strategies for shoring up your business and becoming stronger, better and more resilient. The episode is titled “The Resilient Mindset—What It Takes to Thrive in the Face of AI and Economic Uncertainty.”

#319: How to work ON the business

#319: How to work ON the business

Working on the business is about anything related to improving the business. It includes everything from thinking about the vision and direction of your business to brainstorming, strategizing, professional development, implementing new strategies, working on new initiatives that will improve the business (e.g., an info product, a new productized service or a new offer), and even marketing yourself.

#318: Five Powerful Ways ChatGPT and Other AI Can Help You Become a More Productive Writer

#318: Five Powerful Ways ChatGPT and Other AI Can Help You Become a More Productive Writer

In this week’s podcast episode, we’re going to get tactical. My guest is my good friend and colleague Jennifer Gregory. Many of you know her as a very successful and accomplished freelance writer and the author of the excellent book The Freelance Content Marketing Writer: Find Your Perfect Clients, Make Tons of Money and Build a Business You Love. In our conversation, Jennifer lays out five specific areas where writers and copywriters can use AI to become more productive, get unstuck, generate better ideas and produce better writing.

#316: Quoting Higher Fees With Confidence

#316: Quoting Higher Fees With Confidence

In today’s episode, I talk with someone who’s doing this right now. Her name is Jaclyn Schiff, and she’s the founder of PodReacher — a content agency that’s exclusively focused on helping B2B tech companies repurpose recorded content into articles, blog posts, white papers, ebooks, case studies, lead magnets, and other powerful content formats.

#315: Quoting Higher Fees with Confidence

#315: Quoting Higher Fees with Confidence

Joining me in today’s podcast episode is my colleague Jonathan Stark, a sought-after coach, and consultant in the software development space.

In this conversation, we dive right into the ChatGPT controversy. Sarah brings in analysis and opinions from a wide range of industry experts on the issue.

#313: Reframing Your Setbacks

#313: Reframing Your Setbacks

In this short podcast episode, I share what the club owner told Steven. Why it was a pivotal moment for him. And how you and I can use this bit of wisdom to reframe our own “failures.”

#312: Selling With Integrity

#312: Selling With Integrity

Here’s a much healthier and authentic way to approach the selling process as a writer or copywriter. You’ll discover how to approach prospect conversations much more effectively and with greater confidence.

#311: Saving The World

#311: Saving The World

My family and I have been buying from White Oak Pastures for a number of years. We’ve been very impressed with how they run their farm and their business. They’re true innovators who are making a hugely positive impact on the way food is produced.

#310: Better Conversations

#310: Better Conversations

In this latest episode of the podcast, you’ll hear from my friend and colleague Patti DeNucci, an expert in the field of making stronger connections and leading more enjoyable conversations ... and the author of the upcoming book, More Than Just Talk: The Essential Guide for Anyone Who Wants to Enjoy Better Conversations.

#309: You Can’t Carry It All With You

#309: You Can’t Carry It All With You

What the Appalachian Trail can teach us about overthinking our businesses.

#308: Marketing Yourself Painlessly

#308: Marketing Yourself Painlessly

In this latest episode of the podcast, you’ll learn a painless way of (finally!) developing that marketing habit ... and how you can finally put an end to the damaging feast-or-famine cycle. We’re talking practical stuff you can apply starting today.

#307: Psych Yourself Up to Make Real Changes

#307: Psych Yourself Up to Make Real Changes

How to overcome your resistance to implementing new business strategies.

#306: Selling Your Writing Business

#306: Selling Your Writing Business

In this latest episode of the podcast, we discuss the opportunity of growing and selling a writing business or a content website ... what that looks like ... and what it could mean for you.

#305: Finding your weekly workflow

#305: Finding your weekly workflow

Why finding the right weekly workflow is essential to your productivity—and happiness.

#304: The Dangers of Making Safety and Comfort Our End Goals

#304: The Dangers of Making Safety and Comfort Our End Goals

In today’s podcast, I’m going to be talking about the importance of pushing yourself in your business. Not because of some desire for greater income or some other external reward. But because of the person, it makes you when to push yourself to be better ... to take chances ... to try new ideas and approaches ... and to enjoy every last bit of the process—including falling down and scraping your knees.

#303: Why You Should Question Your Routines

#303: Why You Should Question Your Routines

Why copywriters and content marketers stay stuck in their routines—and what they lose when they don’t question them.

#302: Eight Shifts You Should Make When You’re Beyond Booked Solid

#302: Eight Shifts You Should Make When You’re Beyond Booked Solid

Eight areas of your business that you should evaluate once you’re consistently booked solid.

#301: The 3-Question Task Filter

#301: The 3-Question Task Filter

Three sets of questions that can help you consistently get through your to-do list.

#300: What Copywriters Must Do to Thrive in the Next Few Years, with Kira Hug and Rob Marsh

#300: What Copywriters Must Do to Thrive in the Next Few Years, with Kira Hug and Rob Marsh

How copywriters can grow and thrive in this competitive and uncertain market, with Kira Hug and Rob Marsh.