AWAI – Virtual Business Building Intensive 2017

Ready to Turn Your Writing Skills into a Booming Business, But Don’t Know How to Get Started? These 8 Vital Steps — Presented By Our Experts — Make Building a Business MUCH Easier Than You Think…

The following plan works so well because the order is completely strategic… each step builds on the one before it. So, by the time you complete five or six steps, you’re already “in business,” marketing your skills, and attracting quality clients… And, once you finish all eight steps? You’re unstoppable!

Our speedy and simplified approach to building your freelance writing business starts with choosing (and properly defining) your writing niche…

Step 1: “Choose Your Niche Focus” with Pam Foster

It’s the question we get asked most often, “Do I need a niche?” The answer is always, “YES!” Always yes. Whether you write for the Web, B2B, or any other type of copy, you must focus on a specific industry, or niche.

Some example industries (or markets) include fitness, financial newsletters, medical devices, farm equipment, wine, travel… you name it. Your options are unlimited. Which leads to the next most common question I hear: “How do I choose a niche?”

In this lively and interactive session, Pam Foster (an expert when it comes to niching yourself) will teach you how to properly choose your perfect niche by combining your individual passions, background, and income goals.

Step 2: “Create a Powerful Marketing Message” with Nick Usborne

Our next expert, Nick Usborne, says there are three words that will completely transform how you promote your freelance business and how you feel about marketing… What are they? “Love your message!”

In this step, Nick shows you how to craft a marketing message you love and how to use it across all your marketing materials to start conversations with key prospects.

Step 3: “Build Your LinkedIn Profile” with Ilise Benun

With LinkedIn, it only takes a few hours to create a professional presence where over 106 million active LinkedIn users can view your profile. Ilise Benun will guide you in creating a professional LinkedIn profile that attracts clients and showcases your services effectively.

Step 4: “Develop Your Information Kit” with Bob Bly

Bob Bly will guide you through developing a powerful copywriting information kit, an essential tool for getting more leads and convincing prospects to hire you even before you speak with them. This kit has been a proven success for Bob’s career and can do the same for you.

Step 5: “Launch a Professional Website” with Rebecca Matter

In this session, Rebecca Matter will show you how to create a professional website that enhances your credibility and attracts high-quality clients. Learn the essential pages your website should have and how to write compelling content that connects with potential clients.

Step 6: “Get Clients Faster Through ‘Warm Email Prospecting’” with Ed Gandia

Ed Gandia introduces a powerful strategy called “Warm Email Prospecting,” which helps you land high-quality clients without the intimidation of cold calling. This personalized approach will enable you to build lasting client relationships with ease.

Step 7: “How to Close Clients” with Joshua Boswell

Joshua Boswell shares his proven method for closing clients quickly and confidently, including word-for-word closing and negotiating scripts to ensure smooth client conversations and profitable contracts.

Step 8: “Establish Your Fee Schedule” with Ilise Benun

Ilise Benun will help you price your services confidently and ensure you’re charging what you’re worth. With her foolproof tactics, you’ll learn how to negotiate smart deals for writing work and never undercharge again.

By the end of this comprehensive program, you’ll have all the tools, knowledge, and confidence to successfully build your freelance writing business, attract top-tier clients, and start earning what you deserve.