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How do you balance a thriving freelance writing career with the challenges of parenting young children? 

On this episode of The Talk Freelance To Me Podcast, host Ashley Cisneros Mejia sits down with B2B writing expert and fellow mom Sarah Greesonbach to discuss the highs and lows of juggling creative work with raising a family. 

Sarah shares her raw and candid journey of motherhood, from feeling unprepared for the loss of control and dignity that comes with parenting, to learning the importance of balance through trial and error. Listen in as we chat about setting boundaries, coping with comparison, and cultivating satisfaction in both work and family life. 

Plus, get an insider's look at trends shaping the future of B2B content, from original research to leveraging subject matter experts. This episode provides invaluable insights for any freelancer parenting young kids and striving for both success and sanity!

About Sarah;
Sarah Greesonbach is the founder of B2B Writing Institute, a rigorous training program that prepares writers for a vibrant career in B2B. Since 2013, Sarah has operated B2B Content Studio and invoiced more than $1 million as a freelance writer. Writing for agencies and Fortune 500 technology companies in the HR, retail/e-com, and higher education space, Sarah develops B2B content marketing assets like original research, white papers, and more. Connect with Sarah on LinkedIn.

Talk Freelance To Me - Where Self-Employed Women Writers, Freelancers, and Solopreneurs Meet to Master the 1099 Contractor Lifestyle

Talk Freelance To Me - Where Self-Employed Women Writers, Freelancers, and Solopreneurs Meet to Master the 1099 Contractor Lifestyle

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Welcome to the final installment of our miniseries on Profitable Pricing for freelancers on the Design Break podcast! In this episode, we delve into the world of subscription-based pricing for design services, exploring how it can transform your design career and freelance pricing strategies. Join us as we uncover effective approaches to pricing, discuss the challenges faced by freelancers, and explore the benefits of design subscriptions.

As design professionals, pricing our services effectively is crucial, and we provide insights into different pricing approaches to ensure you value your expertise appropriately. But we don't stop there—we take it a step further and explore the concept of design subscriptions. Discover the advantages of recurring revenue, client loyalty, and streamlined workflows that design subscriptions offer, revolutionizing the way you structure your services and provide ongoing value.

Throughout the episode, we touch on important aspects of the design career landscape, from the evolving nature of freelance pricing to the exciting opportunities that design subscriptions present. We share practical tips and real-world examples to empower you in your design career journey.

To stay connected with us and be part of our design community, follow us on Twitter @thedesignbreak. Join the conversation, access valuable content, and stay updated on industry insights. If you enjoy this episode, please take a moment to leave a rating and review on your favorite podcast platform. Your feedback not only motivates us but also helps others discover our show and benefit from the discussions we have.

Get ready to revolutionize your approach to freelance pricing and explore the possibilities of design subscriptions. Tune in now for this enlightening journey, and remember to follow us on Twitter @thedesignbreak. Don't forget to leave a rating and review if you enjoy the episode. Your support means the world to us as we continue to deliver valuable content to our incredible community of design professionals and freelancers.

In this month’s instalment of my Frankly Freelance series on the podcast, I'm joined by copy and content wizard Liane Abrams @thecontent.creator to hear her freelancing story. 

Don't know Liane yet? You need to! She's super fun, smart and will inspire you with her witty yet highly valuable advice for freelance life 😍

With a background in marketing, Liane first took the leap into freelancing in March 2021 and has gone onto build a bloody beaut of a copywriting business servicing creative business owners (her fave sort of clients). Liane provides a range of copywriting services with a specific focus on SEO, and offers some downright AWESOME packages (go check them outtt!!)

In the episode Liane and I chatted about ALL of the things on the freelance rollercoaster, including:

✨ How Liane got started and went freelance

✨ Why it’s actually exciting to never have it all figured out in business!

✨ A reminder about control and decision making

✨ How procrastination affects Liane and how she deals with it

✨ The importance of taking a day to work on your business

✨ Liane’s biggest win in biz

✨ Overcoming imposter syndrome

✨ Liane’s decision to niche down and how it has helped her grow

✨ Authenticity and being yourself online and in business

✨ Liane’s top tips for brand new freelancers

You're gonna simply love this episode – thanks so much Liane! 💜

Quotes from this episode:

“Let them think you’re weird. I am weird! I embrace the fact I’m a weirdo – I don’t need the entire world to like me enough to want to work with me. I just need enough people to like me and want to work with me.”

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OMG we’ve changed our name!! 🐅🔥 Yes that’s right, we are now Fiercely Freelance! In this special episode I’m here to walk you through this exciting new chapter, the reason behind our name change and a few reflections on my journey so far in building the podcast and community.

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Drumroll please! This week I’m joined by our first guest of 2022, the very fabulous Maddy Shine. Known in the online space as the SEO + Visibility Queen, Maddy helps female entrepreneurs to get to page one of Google and teaches them how to become more visible online.

In this episode Maddy shares a wealth of tips to get started with SEO in a way that feels accessible and exciting {so cool!}

Maddy also chats with me about the meaning of visibility, success and ‘showing up’ online, and how this doesn’t need to be a “zero to hero” moment or involve you having to do anything you feel uncomfortable about.

Maddy and I had a real ball chatting, she was such a fun guest and I hope you find this episode in equal parts inspiring as entertaining!

Tune in to find out Maddy’s top tips on:

✹ How to get started with SEO and marketing yourself online

✹ A list of the pages you need on your website to get noticed

✹ The secret to getting found on Google

✹ How to use Facebook Groups to get leads

✹ Approaching visibility in a way that works for you

✹ Why there is no ‘end point’ to being visible

✹ How to be visible and authoritative online even if you’re introverted

Thank you SO much Maddy for sharing your expertise + insights with our community – you’re a legend!

Oh, and one final takeaway – SHOW US YOUR CATS 🐈 😂

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Today, we’re talking about how you can get clients by upgrading your sales skills. We all have had that bitter taste in our mouths when we hear the term “sales.” That is, until we learn to differentiate between ethical sales and unethical sales. Yes, the world of sales CAN be ethical. I know it doesn't seem that way to many of you, but bear with me here.

I’m going to tell you how to become more confident in selling your services. Once you realize that you’re ethically selling your assistance and mutual collaboration, rather than lying and glamorizing your capabilities, you’ll see that the sales world isn’t all bad. Stick around with me today to learn more about how you can overcome this negative stigma around sales, which will lead to you growing your business easier than ever before.

0:00 – Introduction
6:10 – The Elevator Pitch
10:27 – Experience Makes It Much Easier To Sell Your Services
13:03 – Get To Know Your Potential Client’s Goals
15:38 – Repeating Back What The Potential Clients Tell You
17:55 – Relating Without Overshadowing
21:34 – The Call Is Beneficial Whether You Decide To Work Together Or Not
26:47 – The Qualification Process: Road Mapping Is Essential
31:49 – Getting A Sense Of Where Your Client Is At Currently
37:37 – The Priority Scale And Why It Is Important
42:46 – How To Discuss Package Options
49:14 – Make Clear What Your Contact Methods And Check-In Frequencies Are
54:36 – Outro: Final Tips For Strategy Meetings And Sales

From the outside, being a freelancer seems like the perfect career, right?

You are your boss, you can work from the cozy of your home, from a coffee shop, you can visit many lovely places and work at the same time.

Well, part of this story is real, but freelancing means more than just this.

In this episode, we'll learn about what life as a freelancer means, what skills you need to develop, stay motivated, get your first client, and more with Kate Talbot.

Kate is a Senior Forbes Contributor, freelance content marketer, an entrepreneur who helps businesses scale using social media, and the author of "Oh Snap" - the most general guide to all things Snapchat.

Freelancers, it's time to grab a notebook, your coffee, and let's start!

Find out:

• How did you start your career?
• First years as a freelancer
• Day-to-day schedule for a freelancer
• How to get your first client
• How you select the brands, you work with
• Favorite platform to promote a brand
• Favorite thing about freelancing
• Least favorite thing about freelancing
• Is freelance for everyone?
• How do you find the motivation to go on?
• Is TikTok a good place to promote as a freelancer?
• Three basic rules for increasing productivity as a freelancer
• Links to references

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For this episode, I'm joined by my blogger & freelancer friend Amanda of The Happy Arkansan. Amanda's a full-time freelancer, and she recently transitioned to a full-time remote working position with one of her long-time clients. She shares how to utilize your network to increase your opportunities and the unique advantages of working remote vs. working freelance.

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• The Ambitious Freelancer Blog
• The Ambitious Freelancer Podcast
• The Happy Arkansan

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• Offbeat Grad Blog
• Samanthability
• Instagram
• Twitter

Got a question? Send me an email at hello@offbeatgrad.com! 

Today, I'm joined by Sara Miller, a full-time blogger and graphic designer. Sara's been graphic designing for a while now, so she shares her tips and tricks for getting started as a freelance graphic designer even if you have no experience.

CONNECT WITH SARA

• Sara Strives
• Sara Strives on Instagram
• Me, Myself, and You Podcast
• How to Become a Graphic Designer Full Blog Post

CONNECT WITH THE SHOW

• Offbeat Grad Blog
• Samanthability
• Instagram
• Twitter

Got a question? Send me an email at hello@offbeatgrad.com! 

Learn how to set boundaries as a blogger or freelancer. When working with clients, brands, or working from home, it's important to stay on top of your business hours and work schedule. Don't sacrifice your personal time for your work at home job! This episode features some tips for making sure your work and personal life stay separate.

CONNECT WITH THE SHOW

• Offbeat Grad Blog
• Samanthability
• Instagram
• Twitter

Got a question? Send me an email at hello@offbeatgrad.com! 

This week I'm chatting with Amanda Cross, the blogger behind TheHappyArkansan.com and AmandaCross.co! She's been blogging for 7 years and freelancing since she graduated from her master's program! We're sharing our top 10 tips for freelancing, whether you're a freelancer writer, designer, or whatever floats your boat. These tips are perfect for all levels of freelancers from beginners to experts. 

CONNECT WITH AMANDA

• The Happy Arkansan Blog
• Amanda Cross Co
• The Ambitious Freelancer Group on Facebook
• Instagram
• Twitter

CONNECT WITH THE SHOW

• Offbeat Grad Blog
• Samanthability
• Instagram
• Twitter

Got a question? Send me an email at hello@offbeatgrad.com! 

Chad's a firm believer that his time working in agencies, has made him a better freelancer.

He got to know the ropes - the techniques, the business, the rates, the people... and most importantly his niche of premium packaging design.

We chat about the importance of Instagram, awards, work-life balance and client relationships.

But it's interesting, he isn't one of those freelance guests who puts much 'personal' into their brand - he may know the ropes, but do we know him?

Love learning from other freelancers like this? Check out the website beingfreelance.com, subscribe to the podcast and to the newsletter.*

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