In the episode, Kayla Dean shares her journey from accidental CEO to successful copywriter and strategist. She discusses how her background in English literature influenced her approach to copywriting and brand messaging. Kayla also addresses the impact of AI on the copywriting industry and emphasizes the importance of being a strategist in addition to being a writer. She shares her experience of transitioning from freelance writing to running a full-fledged business and the challenges she faced along the way. In this episode, Kayla Dean shares her journey from accidental CEO to intentional CEO. She discusses the importance of understanding the operations of a business and gaining confidence as a business owner. Kayla also shares strategies for progressing from small to high-paying projects and acquiring knowledge in sales, psychology, branding, and marketing. She highlights the pitfalls in copywriting for creatives and emphasizes the role of copywriting in measuring success. Kayla discusses her creative process for tailoring copywriting to entrepreneurs and shares her goals and aspirations for the future. She also reflects on the lessons she has learned from failure and the importance of improving client experience. You can find Kayla Dean on her website at theliterary.co and on Instagram at theliterary.co.

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Takeaways

• Copywriters need to be strategists, not just writers, to provide value to clients.
• AI tools can be helpful in certain aspects of copywriting, but they are not a replacement for human creativity and strategic thinking.
• Having a business mindset and formalizing processes is essential for growth and success as a freelance writer or copywriter.
• A background in English literature can provide a strong foundation for copywriting, as it develops writing skills and the ability to construct persuasive arguments. Understanding the operations of a business and gaining confidence as a business owner are crucial for success.
• Progressing from small to high-paying projects requires continuous learning and improvement.
• Acquiring knowledge in sales, psychology, branding, and marketing is essential for effective copywriting.
• Measuring success in copywriting involves tangible outcomes such as more inquiries and bookings.
• Tailoring copywriting to the unique needs of creative entrepreneurs requires customer interviews and a deep understanding of their ideal clients.
• Setting self-defined goals and aspirations is important to avoid comparison and focus on personal success.
• Learning from failure and improving client experience are key to growth and success in business.
  
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