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enOctober 25, 2022

My 5-Step S.T.U.C.K Method Explained

One of the certainties of building a business is that there are going to be many, many times where you’re going to feel seriously STUCK. Over the course of working with hundreds of freelancers, I’ve developed a method to help you get out of the mud and get your running shoes on, so you can get ahead to where you need to go!

Now I always caveat that my advice should always be tailored to your needs, but I’ve used this method time and again with clients and it WORKS a treat 😉

I call this method my 5-Step S.T.U.C.K Method and in today’s episode I will talk you through the entire framework.

The acronym stands for:

S – Strategy: having a solid strategy

T – Time Management: owning your schedule and energy levels

U – Unique Offer: having a super clear, unique offer

C – Consistency: committing to a rhythm to keep up momentum

K – Kind to Self: protecting your feelings and boundaries

Listen to the full episode to hear how to apply the method to yourself and your business – I hope this helps you feel a bit better if you’re feeling stuck at all, and don’t forget to say hello or tag me on Instagram if this episode/method has given you a lift ✨

Hot Tip of the Episode:

“One of the reasons you might be feeling stuck in business is because your strategy needs a really good look at. If you don’t know who you’re targeting, why you’re targeting them, what their problems are, how you solve their problems, what you offer them, why you’re offering it, how you’re going to deliver it, what it’s going to cost and the result they can expect – if you lack that strategy, that’s going to stop you from doing the simplest of things.”

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enOctober 11, 2022

5 Ways to Start Working Less + Earning More

I’m 99.9% sure you chose the freelance life to find more time for the things you love, and to have the freedom to be able to work less when you want to! But often the demands of running a business can leave you in a position where you’re working more than ever and potentially not increasing your earnings.

If you dream of getting away from your desk a little more AND seeing your bank balance rise, tune in to today’s episode to hear a mini 5-step strategy to help you work less and earn more, including:

✹ How to reduce how much time you spend in your business ⏰

✹ Why your clients could be limiting your freedom ⛔️

✹ The importance of value-based pricing to increase your earning potential 💰

✹ Powering up your zone of genius through delegation 📝

✹ The option of pivoting and switching your business model 🎚

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enAugust 09, 2022

5 Things to Stop Feeling Guilty about as a Freelancer

Over the years I have spent so much time feeling guilty about my time, my schedule, my habits and even money – things that in reality, I didn’t need to feel guilty about at all.

Today on the podcast I want to loop you into 5 things that you can ditch the guilt on once and for all in your business so you can work a wilder way – your own way.

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enMay 10, 2022

How to Take Time off from Your Freelance Business

Hello love! This week I’m here to talk to you about resting and taking time off from your business! If you are wondering how to take time off in your business without the guilt or loss of earnings, this episode will guide you through the steps. I also take you into my own methods for planning vacations, days off and rest as well as how you can ensure you cover yourself financially during periods away from work.

What I’ll be teaching you on today’s show:

✹ How to prepare for unexpected leave e.g. sickness or compassionate leave

✹ Why you need an emergency fund + how to plan for this

✹ How to take guilt-free time out of your business

✹ Why you need to plan your holidays at the start of each quarter

✹ How you can design and own your rest time more powerfully

✹ The best way to ‘hack’ your schedule to suit your energy, interests and work style

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Check out my Bye Bye Day Rates Workshop for more details.

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enApril 26, 2022

Frankly Freelance: Leaving a Toxic 9-5 to Build a Thriving Marketing Business with Danielle Greene

Like SO many freelancers I speak to, marketing consultant Danni Greene once worked in the corporate world – a world that stifled her ideas and left her craving an opportunity to do things differently. Using her marketing knowledge and local connections, Danni began building a freelance business on the side of her full-time job which eventually created enough income for her to quit.

Listen in to hear how Dundee-based Danni found the courage to quit her job on a Teams call with her boss and go all-in on her marketing business, plus her top tips on making the transition from employment to freelance life.

Thank you so much for sharing your story, Danni!

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Frankly Freelance is our monthly mini-series where I have conversations with real freelancers about their experiences in business and the lessons and wins they’ve had along the way. If you’d like to share your freelancing story with our audience, write to ceels@fiercelyfreelance.com to apply!

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enMarch 29, 2022

5 Tough Decisions to Make When you Start Freelancing

Starting a freelance business? Without a doubt you’re going to have to get used to the habit of making tough decision about yourself, your work and your clients pretty quickly! In this short solo episode I’m here to give you a heads up on 5 tough decisions that will come your way when you start your freelance journey.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

✹ Why it’s so important to be decisive about your product or service

✹ How not to get distracted by shiny objects!

✹ Why quality over quantity wins every time in your marketing efforts

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enFebruary 15, 2022

How to Navigate Client Relationships as a Freelancer

Hello love! Welcome back to another episode of Fearlessly Freelance.

Over the last 20 years I’ve managed relationships with hundreds of clients, from tech-phobic small business owners to demanding stakeholders at some of the world’s top brands.

In this week’s episode I’m here to share several strategies how to navigate client relationships in a way that helps you establish healthy, strong connections that create long-term trust and success.

Listen in if you want to learn:

✹ How to protect your energy with clients

✹ Growing + nurturing relationships with clients

✹ How to build trust

✹ Protecting your boundaries and staying sane!

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enFebruary 01, 2022

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How to Break Up With a Client Cleanly + Professionally

Breaking up with a client is never a fun job, let’s face it – and if you’ve been freelancing for a while, you’ve probably had to do it at some point. I know how stressful it can be to have to sack a client (having had to do it multiple times over the years!) especially when the circumstances can feel emotionally draining and difficult to navigate all by yourself.

In this episode I explain how to approach this tricky area of running a business and managing client relationships without losing your cool, including:

✹ The legal stuff - how to protect yourself when you need to end a relationship

✹ The best way to let a client know you’re breaking up with them

✹ How to offboard the right way

✹ How to stay calm and deliver a stress-free break up

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