Nathan and Katie go over 4 freelancing tips for finding and closing bigger, better clients.  Want 3 more tips? Get a bonus episode with even more info by joining our Patreon, thecontentmarketinglounge. If you haven't already, join our Facebook group, The Content Marketing Lounge. 

Nathan and Katie share how freelancing in content marketing has affected their mental health, sometimes for the bad, and sometimes for the good.

Nathan and Katie discuss group member frustrations and share some of their own when working in the content marketing space.

Nathan and Katie discuss Nathan's top 5 pointers for becoming a better content writer: Have an angle Write with authority Understand and use style Get the technical details right Have a next step.

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Nathan and Katie discuss the use of data in marketing as benchmarks and how a lack of data often leads to a lot of floundering. 

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Nathan gives Katie a rundown of his favorite notes from Content Marketing World 2019, including advice from marketers Ardath Albee, Joe Pulizzi, Marcus Sheridan, and Scott Stratten, as well as content producers Mindy Kaling and Henry Rollins.

E. Jera Brown catches up with collaborator and friend Nathan. They discuss how Jera got into freelance journalism and content marketing, why you should diversify your client list, how to prioritize your passion projects by learning to say No, and whether you should specialize in one kind of writing - among many other subjects. 

Conversion copywriter Matt Hall tells Nathan about how he got started, and they compare notes on the future of data in content marketing and copywriting. Plus, Matt explains his process for finding and onboarding student interns.  

Katie plucks some content marketing and freelancing questions from the Facebook groups to ask Nathan. Topics include how Nathan would start from scratch if he were starting out today, how he manages his time, which web development platforms he might use and why, and dealing with an editor or boss who’s constantly correcting your work - and many more.

Marketing your own content marketing business can be difficult when using cold emails. Nathan and Katie discuss some examples of bad cold outreach messages Nathan has actually received, including exactly why they're bad. Then they detail their process and share some key tips for getting real interest from ideal clients.

Tom and Nathan swap newspaper stories and talk about how they each transitioned from journalism to freelance content marketing by leveraging networking. Tom also shares his wake-up moment and some advice for how to make a career change.

Nathan and Katie discuss hot takes on content marketing strategy and why Nathan avoids making blanket recommendations.

Adriana Stein tells Nathan how she used an anthropology degree and a desire to live in Germany to become a successful content marketing freelancer.

Greg Heilers and Nathan have a conversation about the stress that comes with freelancing, and they recommend some ways to get started in the content marketing business.

Andres Roaro tells Nathan about finding freelance copywriting a more viable career than the one he thought he was supposed to pursue. Then they discuss the emotional triggers we marketers use to get buyers to buy. More helpful links: Web: contentmarketinglounge.com Courses: contentmarketinglounge.thinkific.com Facebook: facebook.com/groups/contentmarketinglounge.com

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Katie asks Nathan group member questions about the following topics: How to start freelancing (so you can eventually quit your current job) Remote position salary and benefit requirements Quick ways to earn money freelancing in a pinch Content marketing conversion rates How to choose a writing niche Selling the idea of long-term content marketing to management (or not) How to put together a content marketing course How non-profit PR differs from Corporate PR (plus some good examples)...

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Links from the show:   The Lean Startup by Eric Ries The High Velocity Edge by Steven J Spear Aaron's Podcast: Courage to Fight Again