Copywriting Service

3 Copywriting Service Success Stories [2024]

Pat Walls

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Updated: October 10th, 2024

Struggling with how to engage your audience and drive conversions? Starting a copywriting service could be the answer. Copywriting is the craft of writing compelling content for marketing and promotional materials. It’s about turning features into benefits and words into sales.

You’ll work with businesses of all sizes to help them communicate their message more effectively. From website copy to email campaigns, the need for well-written content is endless. The investment is minimal, but the payoff can be substantial as it heavily relies on your skill and ability to understand client needs.

Over time, you can expand by hiring other talented writers, allowing you to tackle larger projects and grow your service offerings. This isn't just about writing; it's about crafting persuasive narratives that resonate with audiences. If you have a way with words, this could be a lucrative and fulfilling business opportunity.

In this list, you'll find real-world copywriting service success stories and very profitable examples of starting a copywriting service that makes money.

1. Express Writers ($840K/year)

Julia McCoy dropped out of college at 19 to pursue her passion for writing and started her content writing agency, Express Writers, with just $75. Through a combination of content marketing and exceptional writing talent, McCoy grew her agency to surpass $80k in monthly recurring revenue (MRR) by the age of 27, serving a large number of clients and attracting over 100,000 organic visitors to her website each month. Despite starting with limited resources, McCoy's hard work and dedication have led to her agency's remarkable success.

How much money it makes: $840K/year
How much did it cost to start: $75
How many people on the team: 2

Growing a Writing Business with an Ecommerce Shop to $70K/MRR at 27 Years Old

Express Writers, a content writing agency, grew from a $75 investment to surpassing $80k MRR within seven years through content marketing, client focus, and steady growth with a debt-free business model.

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2. Rytr ($60K/year)

Abhi, the founder and CEO of a startup platform and business incubator, came up with the idea for Rytr, an AI writing assistant, after realizing the pain points of content generation for small teams. With the potential he saw in GPT3 technology, Abhi set out to create an intuitive AI assistant that offered the best quality outputs, launching in April 2021. Since then, Rytr has become a market leader with 300,000+ customers worldwide and plans for future growth.

How much money it makes: $60K/year
How much did it cost to start: $25K
How many people on the team: 1

I Built A Simple AI Writing Tool That Makes $60K/Year

Rytr, a new AI writing assistant developed by a startup platform and business incubator, has become a market leader, serving over 300,000 customers across the world and doing seven figures in ARR.

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3. Typewrite Transcription and Typing Services CC ($36K/year)

Gaynor Paynter had always dreamed of being her own boss and saw an opportunity to start her own typing and transcription business in 2005. With the advent of ADSL in South Africa, she was able to set up a home office and launch Typewrite Transcription and Typing Services. Through hard work, solid service, and effective marketing, Gaynor has built a successful business that continues to adapt and thrive in a challenging market.

How much money it makes: $36K/year
How much did it cost to start: $100
How many people on the team: 2

How I Started A $3K/Month Transcription And Typing Service

A South African entrepreneur started a transcription and typing service business from home in 2005 with a few basic marketing strategies and solid service, despite challenges in a tough economic environment and the pandemic, and is making a success of virtual working with versatile services.

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