Podcast
Pitching with Abbi Perets-EP097
It's rare that I find someone else whose advice on freelancing I really trust. But that's not the case for my guest today. Because it's very easy to take and trust her advice. My guest today is Abbi Perets. She wants moms to know you don’t have to choose between kids...
Burnout and Your Freelance Business: Part 2-EP096
Welcome back to another episode of the advanced freelancing podcast. This is part two of a small series, just two episodes about how to deal with burnout. So if you're listening to this episode, and you haven't yet heard the episode that comes immediately before it,...
Burnout and Your Freelance Business: Part 1-EP095
Welcome back to another episode of the Advanced Freelancing podcast. As you're listening to this, it is already 2020. It's a great opportunity to reflect back on all the things you've done over the past year as a freelancer or moving towards starting your freelance...
Contracts 101 for Freelancers with Mariam Tsaturyan-EP094
TL:DR: You need legal contract templates and disclaimers. Mariam did the work for you. Check out her store here. So you know you need a contract with most of your freelance clients. But you get tripped up when the client provides you with their contract. I know you...
Working Remotely with Expert Maryellen Stockton-EP093
One of these questions I see coming up all the time for people who are just thinking about making the leap into working from home is whether working remotely and freelancing are the same thing. It can get really confusing because plenty of freelancers do work...
Is Honesty the Best Policy in Firing Freelance Clients?-EP092
Should you really be honest when firing freelance clients? Does it make sense to tell someone up front that their management style is terrible or that you've really hated working on the project? You're going to learn more in this episode of the Advanced Freelancing...
Freelancers Guide to Raising Your Rates-EP091
How often do you think about raising your rates? Are you current rates fair? Learn more in this podcast episode about what to consider when raising your rates and how to break the news to your clients. Episode 91: The Freelancer's Guide to Raising Your Rates Welcome...
Get Out of Your Home Office and to the Freelance Conference in 2020 with Emily Leach!-EP090
Welcome back to another episode of the advanced freelancing Podcast. I am very excited about my guest today. I wish I had discovered her and everything that she's doing much sooner. And that's part of the reason I wanted to have her on the show! I wanted to introduce...
Freelance Book News: Two More Books & National Award-EP089
It's time for another episode of the Advanced Freelancing podcast. Now this episode might be a little shorter than usual. But that's because I'm sharing some news that I didn't have planned out in my content calendar. So, I am a big fan of batching. And I always...
From Freelance in Theater to Full-Time Job: Lessons on Balance & Burnout from Dani Belvin-EP088
I’m coming to you today with another guest who's going to share her great insight into how to make freelancing work for you. She’s also going to share when to decide that maybe it's not the right fit, and you want to scale it down or work your freelance business in a...
Why I’m Not Freelancing Full Time Anymore-EP087
If you know me, you know I love doing batch work. So if you're listening to this episode, know that I have recorded several podcast episodes, at the same time. All with the content previously outlined that I did in another work session of bashing work. So I really do...
From Freelancer to Remote Worker to Hybrid-EP086
This is episode 86 of the Advanced Freelancing podcast. I'm doing a separate introduction here because this is the first time that I've interviewed a guest in this new format and reboot of my podcast. I was super excited to talk to her because of her expertise....
When Your Per Piece Rate is Not Really a Freelance Per Piece Rate-EP085
Charging a Freelance Per Piece Rate Can Make Things Easier… with One Caveat! This is episode 85 of the Advanced Freelancing podcast. In this episode, I'll be talking about a recent experience I had with a client that I completed a test project for and then terminated...
Creating a Mental Health Plan for a Freelance Business-EP084
Today, I'm steering a little bit away from some of the traditional strategies I love to talk about when growing your business to think a little bit more big picture. Have you ever created a mental health plan for your business? Or at least for the busy seasons as a...
My Favorite Tools for Keeping Track of Your Freelance Business Details-EP083
Are Your Freelance Business Details Overwhelming You? In this episode, I am going to nerd out with some of my favorite strategies, systems, and software that will help keep you organized. When I first launched my freelance writing business in 2012, it was okay to...
How to Use Test Projects As A Freelancer-EP082
Today, I want to talk about why test projects are so important.
Yes, even for those advanced freelancers. I’d argue that test projects are more important for advanced freelancers than even beginners because we have to be choosy about who we work with. And test projects are an excellent opportunity to see if the client likes you. And if you like the client.
Scheduling Tips for Advanced Freelancers-EP081
Here’s what’s really cool about freelancing…what it looks like is based on your needs.
The ideal set point and type of clients and projects that you work on will vary from one freelancer to another. So it’s a really great, customized way to build a business that works for you. It’s why there’s no one size fits all solution for a lot of the issues that advanced freelancers face.
10 Habits of Successful Six Figure Freelancers-EP080
This episode specifically is for those of you who are thinking about scaling your freelance business to six figures. I recognize that that’s not necessarily everyone. Everyone has different goals for their freelance business. For you, it might make sense just to do this on a part time basis. Or maybe you have a day job you love that you don’t want to leave. That’s perfectly fine, but I wanted to introduce you to the concept that six figure freelancers, multi-six figure freelancers, and business owners that think a little bit differently. Many of them recognize that what got them to the six figure level or close to it will not be the same thing that takes them to the next level. So they made that navigational change pretty early on in their business to be successful with where they’re at.
When is it Time to Hire a VA In Your Freelancing Business?-EP079
One of the most popular topics that comes up with intermediate and advanced freelancers pertains to hiring a Virtual Assistant. These freelancers are curious and want to know when should they hire a VA? They are also curious about how do they know it’s time to bring a VA into their business? Another piece of the puzzle is knowing how any freelancer can properly leverage this person.
Top 25 Freelance Side Hustles-EP078
Today I’m taking a step back to talk about what I think are some of the most profitable and in-demand freelance side hustles to consider. Now, if you’re an advanced freelancer, which you probably are just for checking out this podcast, you probably already know your niche. You may have been working in a freelance side hustle or even scaled it up to a full-time career, but this episode will still be helpful for you because you might be thinking that it’s time for a change.
Behind the Scenes of My Book Launch-EP077
I’m stepping out of the box of talking about advanced freelancing for this particular episode because I have had a number of people reach out to me about the process of marketing a book. I recently wrapped up the launch of my first book “How to Start Your Own Freelancing Business” published by Entrepreneur Press in July 2019.