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Amanda Foust is a shining example of someone who turned their passion into a profitable business. Her love of writing inspired her to learn a skill that she's used to build TWO successful businesses — Copywriting.

She'll explain how important copywriting has been in BOTH of her businesses (including the one that has nothing to do with writing). Because, as she puts it, "I just don't know how you sell otherwise."

Key Insights

• ​Thank God for teachers
• ​Understanding the importance of framing and presentation in copywriting is crucial for success
• ​Focus on finding "the whos" (the right people) to help, rather than getting caught up in the details.
• ​Amanda became a certified, high-performance coach after being inspired by receiving coaching in college.
• ​Give us some numbers...Amanda talks about the growth of her company, Homegrown, going from part-time work to achieving six-figure earnings and retiring their husband within five years
• ​Knowing how to write good copy (or partnering with someone who can) is crucial for success​
• ​AI-generated copy still needs human help to be more than mediocre
• ​Coaches help people navigate imposter syndrome, loneliness, and lack of clarity by focusing on time management, productivity, and finding meaning in their work
• ​Creating a community for learning is more effective than just offering a course
• ​AI For Copywriters can help improve your marketing and learn to use AI as a tool to amplifiy your own voice, not replace it

Links

• Wake Up To Your Life - Want to learn more about Amanda's coaching and other services? Check out her brand new site

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https://www.rayedwards.com/637

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This week's episode was recorded Christmas morning, 2022. I wanted to have a comfortable, intimate setting to relay some positive thoughts and exercises for the new year, so I chose to record at my kitchen table.

My premise is this: We can't be happy all the time, that's a delusion and an unrealistic expectation...BUT, we can have much less time being unhappy than we currently do - by a long shot.

There are ways you can manage your emotions and get some control over what makes you joyful. As we head into 2023, I have an excellent journaling exercise that will help you do just that.

[00:17] Intro - Planning my best year ever
[00:58] Brain surgery update
[01:18] Perception of problems
[02:27] Being a rational optimist
[03:14] Happiness from within
[04:07] Realistic expectations
[04:50] Be mindful of your thoughts
[05:15] Your emotional "home base"
[07:04] Get free of emotional addiction
[07:32] The power of gratitude
[08:37] Emotions are signals
[10:32] Writing exercise
[11:26] My Crisis of Confidence

Links

Your Best Year Ever - Michael Hyatt

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https://rayedwards.com/601

Last week I promised to share with you, 9 income streams for copywriters. In the interest of overdelivering, this week I present to you...11 income streams for copywriters.

Not all of these may be in your wheelhouse, but I'm fairly certain you'll get some new ideas from my list. The point I'm trying to make with this episode is this - Building multiple sources of revenue is a smart play for any entrepreneur. Tune in to find out how to do it.

• [00:00] Why do you need this?
• [01:38] Income Stream 1 - Books
• [03:31] Income Stream 2 - Workshops
• [05:21] Income Stream 3 - Product Sales
• [07:13] Income Stream 4 - Private Masterminds
• [08:35] Income Stream 5 - Affiliate Commissions
• [09:56] Income Stream 6 - Private Client Copy Engagements
• [11:09] Income Stream 7 - A "Day With You" Consulting
• [12:48] Income Stream 8 - Recurring Membership
• [13:43] Income Stream 9 - Group Coaching
• [15:24] Income Stream 10 - Newsletters (printed)
• [16:50] Income Stream 11 - Royalties

Subscribe to the show in iTunes and give us a rating and review. Make sure you put your real name and website in the text of the review itself. We will definitely mention you on this show. We are also on Stitcher.com, so if you prefer Stitcher, please subscribe there.

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