Ep. 9: How to Showcase Your Expertise by Freelance Writing w/ Nathan Huffstutter
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Episode 9 Show Notes
0:00 - 2:45 - Introducing Nathan Huffstutter
Nathan is the Project Manager & Editor at SimpliFaster, an elite level soccer coach, consultant and freelance writer with a great background in sports and marketing. Get ready to dive-in to this great episode!
2:45 - 10:25 - What is SimpliFaster
How SimpliFaster was founded, how the blog became one of the go-to online resources in S&C and how Nathan found his way to SimpliFaster.
10:25 - 15:30 - Nathan discusses his professional journey
From college, to script-reading, to editorials, to freelancing, learn how Nathan gained crucial experience in the world of physical preparation that allowed him to add value to his writing & editing career.
15:30 - 26:40 - Great coaches vs. Great writers vs. People who do both
Nathan goes in-depth on his editing process, as well as his own writing process. If you’re interested in getting published, this is a must-hear segment. “You have to be someone who finishes things…”
26:40 - 31:30 - Attention is more valuable than time
Nathan drops some gems on how writers can grab & hold the readers’ attention and why it’s so important to do it in a certain way.
31:30 - 37:30 - How has COVID-19 impact the online education industry
With blog numbers way up and blog submissions coming by the masses, Nathan sheds light on some of the challenges, benefits and innovations SimpliFaster has experienced during the pandemic.
37:30 - 41:00 - How to get published on SimpliFaster!
WRITE ABOUT WHAT YOU’RE PASSIONATE ABOUT.
41:00 - 47:00 - The #1 thing holding you back
You probably haven’t submitted an article due to the fear of it being repetitive or “old” info. Nathan touches on why that is holding you back and why you should just submit it instead.
47:00 - 53:15 - The FIRE ROUND!!!
As always, I put Nathan through the fire round and he gets through it like a champ! Make sure you follow Nathan on Twitter here and head to SimpliFaster.com!
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