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Oct 2023
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152. From Pastry Chef to Dutch Copywrite...

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Depending on what’s going on in your life, and what you need in the moment, copywriting offers a ton of flexibility. And Comprehensive Copywriting Academy Student, Steffan, is a prime example of how to take full advantage of all the different possibilities! 

After years of working as a pastry chef, Steffan had to rethink his career when the pandemic hit the industry hard. He joined the CCA in 2021–fast forward two years and he has landed a full-time on staff position writing copy for an insurance company in the Netherlands! Listen in to hear some of the benefits of working in-house and his wise words of advice for anyone just starting out. 

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