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EPISODE · Feb 3, 2025 · 41 MIN

EP 220 - Overcome Self-Doubt and Build Confidence with Copywriter Dan Nelken

from Alt Marketing School · host Fab Giovanetti

In this episode, Fab and our co-host Dan Nelken gets real about the wild world of copywriting, freelancing, and creative confidence. Dan—bestselling author of A Self Help Guide for Copywriters—drops some serious wisdom on balancing data with gut instinct, building a killer support network, and making your words actually feel something. He also spills his go-to tools for staying sane as a freelancer and shares why he named his inner critic “Alan” (spoiler: it’s hilarious and helpful). Whether you’re a newbie or a pro, this chat is packed with insights to level up your creative game. Tune in—you won’t want to miss it!ABOUT OUR CO-HOSTDan Nelken is the author of the international best-selling book A Self-Help Guide for Copywriters—a book many are calling a modern classic. He’s now a speaker and educator for many of the world’s most famous brands and creative ad agencies. As a professional creative, his work has appeared in award shows nationally, internationally, and on his mother’s fridge.Connect with Dan on LinkedIn: Visit hereSubscribe to Dan's Newsletter: Join hereEPISODE RESOURCES  ✍️Writing Under Pressure Course: Explore hereMind Management, Not Time Management by David Kadavy: Check it outA Self-Help Guide for Copywriters by Dan Nelken: Check it outSupport the showCONNECT WITH AMS 🤝Our course libraryOur certificationTemplates and toolsOUR SPONSORS 🪩Join FindMarketing UK, a directory connecting small businesses with skilled marketing professionals. Get 25% off any membership with AMS25. This daily newsletter condenses everything you need to know about the latest and greatest AI developments into a 5-minute read. Subscribe to The Deep View. View all sponsors and offersOUR FAVE RESOURCES 👇Podcast episodesTake our quizFree marketing classNewsletterSUPPORT 🫶Leave a review on Apple PodcastsLeave a rating on Spotify Buy us a coffee...

In this episode, Fab and our co-host Dan Nelken gets real about the wild world of copywriting, freelancing, and creative confidence. Dan—bestselling author of A Self Help Guide for Copywriters—drops some serious wisdom on balancing data with gut instinct, building a killer support network, and making your words actually feel something. He also spills his go-to tools for staying sane as a freelancer and shares why he named his inner critic “Alan” (spoiler: it’s hilarious and helpful). Whether you’re a newbie or a pro, this chat is packed with insights to level up your creative game. Tune in—you won’t want to miss it!ABOUT OUR CO-HOSTDan Nelken is the author of the international best-selling book A Self-Help Guide for Copywriters—a book many are calling a modern classic. He’s now a speaker and educator for many of the world’s most famous brands and creative ad agencies. As a professional creative, his work has appeared in award shows nationally, internationally, and on his mother’s fridge.Connect with Dan on LinkedIn: Visit hereSubscribe to Dan's Newsletter: Join hereEPISODE RESOURCES  ✍️Writing Under Pressure Course: Explore hereMind Management, Not Time Management by David Kadavy: Check it outA Self-Help Guide for Copywriters by Dan Nelken: Check it outSupport the showCONNECT WITH AMS 🤝Our course libraryOur certificationTemplates and toolsOUR SPONSORS 🪩Join FindMarketing UK, a directory connecting small businesses with skilled marketing professionals. Get 25% off any membership with AMS25. This daily newsletter condenses everything you need to know about the latest and greatest AI developments into a 5-minute read. Subscribe to The Deep View. View all sponsors and offersOUR FAVE RESOURCES 👇Podcast episodesTake our quizFree marketing classNewsletterSUPPORT 🫶Leave a review on Apple PodcastsLeave a rating on Spotify Buy us a coffee...

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