A weekly podcast from Hiscox, the small business insurance experts. We’re changing the conversation around the side hustle and featuring founders at various stages of their small business journey. These entrepreneurs are pushing the envelope while keeping their values and have learned a few lessons along the way. Listen each week for conversation, context, and camaraderie. Hosted by Sanjay Parekh, produced by Edgewise.Media.
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A weekly podcast from Hiscox, the small business insurance experts. We’re changing the conversation around the side hustle and featuring founders at various stages of their small business journey. These entrepreneurs are pushing the envelope while keeping their values and have learned a few lessons along the way. Listen each week for conversation, context, and camaraderie. Hosted by Sanjay Parekh, produced by Edgewise.Media.
Robert Carnes grows a freelance writing business while working in marketing
Side Hustle to Small Business
33 minutes
1 month ago
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
At Hiscox, we provide customized insurance solutions for small businesses and entrepreneurs, empowering you to take risks with confidence. With over 100 years of expertise, we offer coverage options like general liability and professional liability, helping you protect what matters most. Learn more at hiscox.com.
Side Hustle to Small Business
A weekly podcast from Hiscox, the small business insurance experts. We’re changing the conversation around the side hustle and featuring founders at various stages of their small business journey. These entrepreneurs are pushing the envelope while keeping their values and have learned a few lessons along the way. Listen each week for conversation, context, and camaraderie. Hosted by Sanjay Parekh, produced by Edgewise.Media.