Raven Douglas's guest appearances

Raven Douglas

The Copywriter Club Podcast

Two Broads Talking Politics

Mindset First Podcast

Permission to Kick Ass

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Raven Douglas is our guest for the 302nd episode of The Copywriter Club Podcast. Raven is a Conversion Copywriter who focuses on the user experience for her clients’ businesses. In this episode, we walk through Raven’s beginning stages as a copywriter and the moves she made to go from $55 dollar projects to $37k.Here’s how the conversation goes: 	How Raven became the go-to writer for her peers and how it paved the way for her copywriting career. 	Her cold pitch method and why she took on free work. 	Educating business owners on copy and how it helps their business. 	First website prices… You gotta start somewhere. 	Getting a feel for different niches and playing around with different writing styles. 	How a 28 hour bus ride to TCCIRL in NYC was the pivotal moment that turned Raven’s dream into a reality. 	The sales script Raven uses to quote prices and close sales calls. 	How Raven negotiated a $37 project without diminishing her value. 	The guarantee Raven used in the beginning of her career and how it helped her close more clients and boost her confidence. 	The intake and vetting process Raven uses to find out the nitty gritty details of client results. 	Ethical selling – How Raven declines projects and shifts gears into consultation calls. 	How to set a consultation call and how to set expectations. 	Money mindset and pitching high-ticket services. 	Humanizing CEOs – Why we need to reframe our perception of CEOs. 	Living the digital nomad life – How’s it possible as a copywriter?Tune into the episode or read the transcript below.The people and stuff we mentioned on the show:How to Find Clients WorkshopThe Accelerator WaitlistThe Copywriter Think TankKira’s websiteRob’s websiteRaven's websiteThe Copywriter Club Facebook GroupThe Copywriter UndergroundFree month of Brain.FMFull Transcript:Rob Marsh:  From time to time, on this podcast, we've interviewed copywriters who seem to have a golden touch. They connect with the right clients, they start out charging more than what beginners charge, their niche, their brand, their work, it all just seems to work out. And then there are copywriters who work really hard to make things come together. They take chances that may not pay off, they struggle with low-paying projects, knowing that it's just the first step on a long journey. Today's guest on The Copywriter Club Podcast has more in common with that second group of copywriters than she does with the first. Copywriter brand strategist and direct response expert Raven Douglas has put in the hours, made the sacrifices and grown a business that might make a lot of other copywriters drool in envy. We first met her five years ago in Manhattan. So, this excellent interview has been a long time in coming and we think you're not going to want to miss it.Kira Hug:  But before we get to our interview with Raven, we have an ask for you if you listen to the show regularly, or actually, if this is your first time listening and you enjoy this episode, we would love for you to leave a review for the show. If you do review the show, we will share your review in an upcoming episode.Rob Marsh:  Yeah. We like to share those reviews at the end of the show. Maybe you've stuck around long enough to hear a couple of them, but we'd love hearing what you think about the podcast and what our guests share. So, if you would just hop over to Apple Podcasts and click four or five stars, whatever you feel like it deserves, and then just leave a couple of words, your thoughts about your experience with the podcast, we would really appreciate it.Kira Hug:  Yeah. I like how you did not give them the option of giving us a three-star or below.Rob Marsh:  Yeah. Well, I mean, if they want to give us a one or two-star review, we could read those, too, but-Kira Hug:  No, I don't want to read those.Rob Marsh:  Yeah.

Raven Douglas is our guest for the 302nd episode of The Copywriter Club Podcast. Raven is a Conversion Copywriter who focuses on the user experience for her clients’ businesses. In this episode, we walk through Raven’s beginning stages as a copywriter and the moves she made to go from $55 dollar projects to $37k. Here’s how the conversation goes: 	How Raven became the go-to writer for her peers and how it paved the way for her copywriting career. 	Her cold pitch method and why she took on free work. 	Educating business owners on copy and how it helps their business. 	First website prices… You gotta start somewhere. 	Getting a feel for different niches and playing around with different writing styles. 	How a 28 hour bus ride to TCCIRL in NYC was the pivotal moment that turned Raven’s dream into a reality. 	The sales script Raven uses to quote prices and close sales calls. 	How Raven negotiated a $37 project without diminishing her value. 	The guarantee Raven used in the beginning of her career and how it helped her close more clients and boost her confidence. 	The intake and vetting process Raven uses to find out the nitty gritty details of client results. 	Ethical selling – How Raven declines projects and shifts gears into consultation calls. 	How to set a consultation call and how to set expectations. 	Money mindset and pitching high-ticket services. 	Humanizing CEOs – Why we need to reframe our perception of CEOs. 	Living the digital nomad life – How’s it possible as a copywriter? Tune into the episode or read the transcript below. The people and stuff we mentioned on the show: How to Find Clients Workshop The Accelerator Waitlist The Copywriter Think Tank Kira’s website Rob’s website Raven's website The Copywriter Club Facebook Group The Copywriter Underground Free month of <a href="http://Brain.FM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brain.FM</a> Full Transcript: Rob Marsh:  From time to time, on this podcast, we've interviewed copywriters who seem to have a golden touch. They connect with the right clients, they start out charging more than what beginners charge, their niche, their brand, their work, it all just seems to work out. And then there are copywriters who work really hard to make things come together. They take chances that may not pay off, they struggle with low-paying projects, knowing that it's just the first step on a long journey. Today's guest on The Copywriter Club Podcast has more in common with that second group of copywriters than she does with the first. Copywriter brand strategist and direct response expert Raven Douglas has put in the hours, made the sacrifices and grown a business that might make a lot of other copywriters drool in envy. We first met her five years ago in Manhattan. So, this excellent interview has been a long time in coming and we think you're not going to want to miss it. Kira Hug:  But before we get to our interview with Raven, we have an ask for you if you listen to the show regularly, or actually, if this is your first time listening and you enjoy this episode, we would love for you to leave a review for the show. If you do review the show, we will share your review in an upcoming episode. Rob Marsh:  Yeah. We like to share those reviews at the end of the show. Maybe you've stuck around long enough to hear a couple of them, but we'd love hearing what you think about the podcast and what our guests share. So, if you would just hop over to Apple Podcasts and click four or five stars, whatever you feel like it deserves, and then just leave a couple of words, your thoughts about your experience with the podcast, we would really appreciate it. Kira Hug:  Yeah. I like how you did not give them the option of giving us a three-star or below. Rob Marsh:  Yeah. Well, I mean, if they want to give us a one or two-star review, we could read those, too, but- Kira Hug:  No, I don't want to read those. Rob Marsh:  Yeah.

TCC Podcast #302: Doing Whatever It Takes with Raven Douglas

If you’ve ever experienced the loss of a loved one, you know how disorienting it can be. For me, the last 11 years were marked with the loss of loved ones. My husband and I lost all four of our parents. I experienced the loss of people who were dear to me when I was young and also the loss of some hopes and dreams that my husband and I might be able to expand our family. Each one of those losses were extremely impactful on who I was and how I showed up - but none more than my dear mother who was my best friend, my confidant, my cheerleader, my rock. So much of what I do and who I am was shaped by that loss 5 ½ years ago. It made me way more intentional. But it could have gone the other way - I could have gotten lost. I think the same is true for my guest today. When someone recommended I interview Raven Douglas for the Mindset First podcast, the one thing that struck me most about her was her willingness to talk about grief on her non-website (if you visit her website, you’ll know what I mean). Raven used the loss of her father to reinvent the way she worked with clients and how she works - in a way more intentional way.   This is a powerful episode for anyone who has experienced a grief so deep that it breaks you into a million pieces - and how you can use that experience to rebuild something that feels way more authentic and honoring. 

If you’ve ever experienced the loss of a loved one, you know how disorienting it can be. For me, the last 11 years were marked with the loss of loved ones. My husband and I lost all four of our parents. I experienced the loss of people who were dear to me when I was young and also the loss of some hopes and dreams that my husband and I might be able to expand our family. Each one of those losses were extremely impactful on who I was and how I showed up - but none more than my dear mother who was my best friend, my confidant, my cheerleader, my rock. So much of what I do and who I am was shaped by that loss 5 ½ years ago. It made me way more intentional. But it could have gone the other way - I could have gotten lost. I think the same is true for my guest today. When someone recommended I interview Raven Douglas for the Mindset First podcast, the one thing that struck me most about her was her willingness to talk about grief on her non-website (if you visit her website, you’ll know what I mean). Raven used the loss of her father to reinvent the way she worked with clients and how she works - in a way more intentional way. This is a powerful episode for anyone who has experienced a grief so deep that it breaks you into a million pieces - and how you can use that experience to rebuild something that feels way more authentic and honoring.

What Grief Teaches You About Growing Your Business with Intentionality with Raven Douglas

Confession time: I met Raven in person for the first time when I was in Memphis earlier this year, and it was foodie love at first site. We spent a lot of time talking clients, life, and business over brunch and brews… and it got SO damn good I basically strong-armed her into coming on the show. When you listen to this one you’ll get why – she’s so insightful, she’s gonna have you looking at your business in a whole new light.Can’t-Miss Moments From This Episode:Six months of ramen noodles and Vienna sausages: the just-getting-started struggle most freelancers know all too well A 28-hour bus ride and selling haikus for $5: how hustling to get to a conference wound up quickly changing both our lives for the better What’s in a number: Raven’s unique take on setting a price and starting negotiations (hint: it’s not all about the money) If you bill by the hour, better include the time you spent thinking in the shower: the mistake most new freelancers make in tying themselves to time The difference between becoming a business owner… and hiring yourself as an employee for twice the work, a lot less money, and little to no time off (it’s all in the approach – and this is a skill you can totally learn)This one is jam-packed full of awesome. Don’t miss out - listen now!Raven’s Bio:Raven Douglas is a conversion copywriter with 9 years of professional experience in fashion, beauty, SaaS, PaaS, digital marketing, service-based businesses, and personal development. She's supported companies of all sizes and her signature is data and psychology-driven conversion copy. Raven uses her unique skill set to create compelling copy that converts audiences. The spaces she plays in most are SaaS, beauty, and e-commerce.Resources and links mentioned:Raven’s LinkedInRaven’s websiteThe Well-Fed WriterBob BlyThe Copywriter Club In Real Life (co-founder Rob Marsh mentioned in the ep)Action Seminar (John Carlton/my misadventures getting to the conference mentioned)Kolbe testCome kick ass with me:Permission to Kick Ass websiteAngie’s Facebook PageAngie on InstaAngie on YouTube

Confession time: I met Raven in person for the first time when I was in Memphis earlier this year, and it was foodie love at first site. We spent a lot of time talking clients, life, and business over brunch and brews… and it got SO damn good I basically strong-armed her into coming on the show. When you listen to this one you’ll get why – she’s so insightful, she’s gonna have you looking at your business in a whole new light.Can’t-Miss Moments From This Episode:<ul><li>Six months of ramen noodles and Vienna sausages: the just-getting-started struggle most freelancers know all too well </li><li>A 28-hour bus ride and selling haikus for $5: how hustling to get to a conference wound up quickly changing both our lives for the better </li><li>What’s in a number: Raven’s unique take on setting a price and starting negotiations (hint: it’s not all about the money) </li><li>If you bill by the hour, better include the time you spent thinking in the shower: the mistake most new freelancers make in tying themselves to time </li><li>The difference between becoming a business owner… and hiring yourself as an employee for twice the work, a lot less money, and little to no time off (it’s all in the approach – and this is a skill you can totally learn)</li></ul>This one is jam-packed full of awesome. Don’t miss out - listen now!Raven’s Bio:Raven Douglas is a conversion copywriter with 9 years of professional experience in fashion, beauty, SaaS, PaaS, digital marketing, service-based businesses, and personal development. She's supported companies of all sizes and her signature is data and psychology-driven conversion copy. Raven uses her unique skill set to create compelling copy that converts audiences. The spaces she plays in most are SaaS, beauty, and e-commerce.Resources and links mentioned:<ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/raven-douglas-96b007130/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Raven’s LinkedIn</a></li><li><a href="https://www.thedouglasdraft.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Raven’s website</a></li><li><a href="https://wellfedwriter.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Well-Fed Writer</a></li><li><a href="https://www.bly.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bob Bly</a></li><li><a href="https://thecopywriterclub.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Copywriter Club In Real Life</a> (co-founder Rob Marsh mentioned in the ep)</li><li><a href="https://actionseminar.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Action Seminar</a> (John Carlton/my misadventures getting to the conference mentioned)</li><li><a href="https://www.kolbe.com/kolbe-a-index/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kolbe test</a></li></ul>Come kick ass with me:<ul><li><a href="https://permissiontokickass.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Permission to Kick Ass website</a></li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/realangiecolee" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Angie’s Facebook Page</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/angiecolee/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Angie on Insta</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCowSx6u9mgqiYbIe6M80k2Q" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Angie on YouTube</a></li></ul>

Raven Douglas: The Power of Non-Negotiables

Kelly in conversation with Raven Douglas, Political Director for MOVE Texas, a nonpartisan, nonprofit, grassroots organization building power in underrepresented youth communities through civic education, leadership development, and issue advocacy.