Here’s What You Get:

This is a mindset shift that has an immediate and lasting impact

As a Sovereign Freelancer yourself, you’ll do what it takes to…

• Charge what you’re worth (and have clients gladly pay it)
• Set boundaries without burning bridges
• Say “no” without guilt — and “yes” without fear
• See AI as an opportunity, and not a threat
• Attract better clients and do more meaningful work
• Build a business that supports your life — not the other way around

Sovereignty starts when you charge what you’re worth – and stop apologizing for it

While others struggle through difficult times, you’ll rise above the crowd and see your income increase.

How? It’s all covered in this course, with 10 self-paced sessions…

Session 1: An introduction to the full scope of the course, with an overview of the Sovereign Mindset

Session 2:  A deep dive into the power of Perceived Control, and how this principle can help make the seemingly impossible… possible.

Session 3: How to establish a sovereign relationship with your clients and prospects, confirming your business as being an equal partner in the relationship.

Session 4: Build your sovereign brand. It’s no longer enough to rent space on third party platforms. You need your own website, your own brand and your own voice.

Session 5: Use AI to amplify the performance of your sovereign business. To many, AI is a threat. To us, AI is a means to elevate our strengths and reach further.

Session 6: Build your sovereign network. As times change, so should your network of professional connections. “Your network is your net worth”.

Session 7: Achieve financial sovereignty. Stand by your value when working with clients, and develop independent, client-free streams of income.

Session 8: Create a sovereign space in your home where you can create a work environment that optimizes your performance.

Session 9: Support your physical and mental health. YOU are your biggest business asset, which means your health is central to your success. Let’s take care of that!

Session 10: Your sovereign future. More control. Better clients. Higher rates. That’s sovereignty in practice.

PLUS – You get AI assistance every step of the way, with your Sovereign CoPilot. 

Your Sovereign CoPilot is a personal learning assistant, execution partner and mindset coach, built to help you succeed. As you move through the course, and after, CoPilot acts as your:

• Learning Assistant — answering questions, clarifying ideas, and providing sovereign-aligned examples as you progress through the course.
• Execution Partner— helping you draft proposals, emails, contracts, and strategies that protect your value and boundaries.
• Mindset Coach — building your confidence, reframing doubts, and keeping you grounded in your sovereignty.

CoPilot is fully trained on all the Sovereign Freelancer course materials, and a great deal more.

Whether you’re working through the course materials, drafting a new client proposal, setting a boundary, or just needing a strategic push, your Sovereign CoPilot is ready to back you up.

And you get these additional Bonus items

Bonus #1: The Sovereign Freelancer’s Manifesto. Keep your manifesto close as a reminder to stay committed to building a sovereign business that adapts and grows.

Bonus #2: More Human, More Hired – A Guide to Freelance Differentiation in the Age of AI.

An essential guide for freelancers who want to stand out in an AI-driven world. As knowledge work becomes commoditized, this 25-page ebook shows you how to differentiate through emotional intelligence, voice, and human connection—so you can attract better clients, build lasting relationships, and futureproof your freelance business.

Bonus #3: Your Sovereign Freelancer Onboarding Document Library.

Use these customizable templates for essential freelance business documents. These are designed to be clear, professional, and sovereignty-aligned.

Your library of documents comprises:

• Freelance Agreement/Contract

• Your Workflow/Processes Document

• Estimate Template

• Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) Template

• AI Policy Document

Bonus #4: 4 Sovereign Empowerment Audios

Each of these audios is only about a minute in length, but they offer a powerful way for you to get into the sovereign mindset, and move forward with purpose.

Listen to these once while taking the course… and then again if you find yourself deviating from the sovereign path.

Audio 1. Lead Like a Sovereign
Step into your day with clarity, confidence, and conscious leadership.

Audio 2. Thrive Through Uncertainty
How to navigate change, including the rise of AI, with resilience and creative power.

Audio 3. Protecting Your Time Is a Leadership Practice
A reminder that your calendar is a reflection of your values—and your vision.

Audio 4. Your Wellness Is Your Wealth
A grounding reminder that your health is the foundation of your success.

About Nick Usborne – copywriter, author, instructor and coach.

Very briefly… my story so far…

I started out as a copywriter back in 1979. Why copywriting? I needed a decent-paying job that didn’t require any qualifications, because I didn’t have any.

Turned out I loved copywriting.

Fast forward to 1995 when I wrote my first website. Loved that too.

By 1998 I was teaching companies and organizations how to write better websites.

Today, I’m still teaching.

And I’m still loving it.

Now for the usual, chock-full-of-lists, longer version… Starting with Phase 1…

Since 1979, copywriting offline and then online, I have worked with dozens of major companies, including:

Citibank, Apple, Chrysler, Franklin Mint, TV Guide, Diners Club International, J. Paul Getty Trust, MSN.com, Technogym, Encyclopedia Britannica, New York Times, Country Financial, Adorama, Reuters, WebEx, the U.S. Navy  and others.

As a direct response marketer I wrote direct mail by the ton, and earned 15 awards, both in Europe and North America. In 1997 I stopped writing direct mail and have been working exclusively on business online ever since.

Over the years I have also worked as an adviser and consultant to various startups, principally in the area of consumer product sales online.

I have spoken at numerous online marketing conferences and have conducted in-house seminars and training sessions for many companies, including:

Yahoo!, Intuit, Walt Disney Attractions, Association of American Publishers, Novartis Pharma, John Deere, National Cancer Institute, Merck & Co., Textron, and the Information Technology Media Advisory Council.

Online, I have written literally hundreds of articles for Clickz.com, MarketingProfs.com, iMediaConnection.com, Business 2.0 and other online publications. I am also the author of Net Words: Creating High-Impact Online Copy. Published in 2001, it’s still hanging in there with some enduring relevance today.

“In a world of instant pundits and stuffed shirts, Nick Usborne stands out as an astute, insightful and original mind. He’s able to find substance when others see just fluff, and can cut right to the core of the issue.” Seth Godin, bestselling author

“The best writers are also clear thinkers who can distill complex issues and processes into something entirely more manageable. Nick does this well as a writer, certainly. But his talents apply more broadly to business as well. He has a real talent for seeing through the clutter, and recognizing what works and what doesn’t work when marketing online.” Ann Handley, Chief Content Officer, MarketingProfs.com

“I’ve known Nick for a long time. In the early days of digital marketing (prior to Google), he was there helping brands (and me) to think differently about how we create online. He was right back then. He’s still doing it now. Always a pleasure to connect, learn and share with him.”  Mitch Joel – President, Mirum + Author, Six Pixels of Separation & CTRL ALT Delete

“Nick Usborne is one of our most popular speakers at Search Engine Strategies, and I consistently get positive feedback about his presentations.” Danny Sullivan, SearchEngineLand.com

Phase 2 in my career is all about training my fellow writers and marketers…

Currently I’m focusing on the three courses that are best suited for copywriters and content writers who are trying to navigate their way through the changes wrought by the rise of AI writing tools like ChatGPT.

Futureproof Copywriting – Teaches how to weave a layer of Emotional Intelligence into copy and content written by AI.

Conversational Copywriting – Shows how to make emotional connections and build trust by using simple, non-salesy language.

Selling With Stories – Focuses on the magic of how humans connect at a deeply emotional level by sharing stories.

I live in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

Nick Usborne

When I’m not working, and if the weather is being kind, I can often be seen enjoying the outdoors in my kayak, or on my bike. In the winter I’m out on my cross-country skis most days. And every day of the year, my wife and I take our dog, Sherlock, out for walks.