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Beyond Conforming for Entrepreneurial Success with guest Belinda Weaver
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In this episode, host Tracie Patterson chats with Belinda Weaver, a renowned copywriter and creative business growth coach. Belinda shares her transition from the corporate sector to embracing entrepreneurial freedom, highlighting her struggles with conventional success paths and the importance of giving oneself permission to experiment. She discusses her coaching approach, emphasizing skill development, system creation, and confidence building for writers. The conversation also explores the concept of 'personal branding' versus 'business identity,' the fear of letting go, and the balance between following a model and trusting oneself. They delve into the benefits of slow thinking, the use of artificial intelligence tools in copywriting, and the significance of physical cues in determining job satisfaction. Throughout the episode, Belinda emphasizes the value of finding joy in one's work, the power of experimentation, and the freedom to redefine success.
00:00 Breaking Free from Conventional Wisdom
01:10 Introducing Belinda Weaver: From Corporate to Copywriting Titan
02:25 The Journey of Experimentation and Evolution in Business
03:51 Embracing Flexibility and the Power of Letting Go
04:58 The Identity of Your Business and Personal Growth
09:05 The Liberating Realization of Making Your Own Rules
11:27 The Importance of Personal Development for Entrepreneurs
12:20 Unlearning Corporate Constraints for Entrepreneurial Freedom
13:47 Action Over Planning: Learning to Move Forward
17:59 The Power of Starting Small and the Growth Mindset
21:44 Embracing Action and Refinement in Your Business
23:13 Embracing Self-Trust and Action
23:43 Finding Inspiration and Taking the Leap
25:02 Transitioning from Corporate to Freelance
26:16 The Journey of Setting Boundaries and Finding Balance
29:44 Navigating the Shifts in Business and Copywriting
36:57 The Power of Slow Thinking in Creativity
39:44 Granting Permission to Play and Innovate
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If you're not sure where to focus your time and energy as a copywriter wanting to grow their biz, Belinda's quiz is a great place to start:
https://www.copywritematters.com/copy-biz-shortcut-quiz/ It tells you what your focus should be for where you're at right now.
If you want more guidance to create a business you love to work in, Confident Copywriting is Belinda's paid membership. There are resources, templates, coaching and the best community.
https://www.copywritematters.com/confident-copywriting-registration/
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Podcast Editor Maia McLachlan
Digital Marketing VA Lisa Harmatuk
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