Robert Carnes grows a freelance writing business while working in marketing

Robert Carnes is a freelance copywriter and author who started his copywriting business while working full-time in marketing. What began as a creative outlet has grown into a thriving freelance practice, helping clients craft compelling content and develop their brands.

 

In this episode of the Side Hustle to Small Business® Podcast, Robert shares his journey from balancing a full-time marketing career with a side hustle to building a successful copywriting business. He and host Sanjay discuss the evolving role of AI in writing, strategies for overcoming imposter syndrome, and the lessons he’s learned as an author and entrepreneur.

 

What You’ll Learn:

• How to launch a copywriting business alongside full-time work

• Leveraging AI tools to enhance creativity and efficiency

• Building confidence and overcoming imposter syndrome as a writer

• Tips for turning writing skills into multiple revenue streams

 

Learn more about Robert Carnes at https://www.jamrobcar.com/

 

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and background

5:52 Scaling the business

8:28 Using automation in the business

10:44 Robert’s authorship 

19:37 Work-life balance

23:30 Overcoming nerves

31:47 Closing and contact

 

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