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There’s one mental mindset that will get me more business this year. It works for freelancers. It works for agency owners. With or without you energy. (Whatever mission you are on, it’s going to happen with or without the prospect you’re talking to.) You need to give off the confidence that comes with that mindset. Desperation KILLS a potential deal. Confidence WINS the bid. If you’re a freelancer talking to a new prospect, give off the energy that your spring and summer will be booked up soon. If you’re an agency owner, your energy should be we’re slammed and there’s a line out the door to work with us. Whether it’s true or not, YOU will exude confidence and tap into the basic human nature of FOMO. I’ve personally talked to over 250 freelancers and agencies from our 1200+ waitlist for the platform and I can sense this energy within the first 60 seconds. Be confident in yourself and your knowledge as an expert! Thank you to Daniel Priestley for this amazing concept on the latest Diary of a CEO podcast. #newbusiness #rfp #agencyowner #pitchingskills

I gulped when I saw the response. 😲 The day before, I had pitched a big-name podcast. ⚡ The podcast producer grilled me hard on my pitch. 🙋♀️ She kept coming back with more questions. 🔥 She asked nitty, gritty details. After what felt like 100 emails, I was accepted. Pitching can be terrifying. It's easier to just, well, not do it. Pitching ↪ potential clients, ↪ big-name podcasts, And also ↪ creating posts for engagement, ↪ reaching out to someone you want to partner with... It's all a variation of a pitch in different formats. But growth doesn't happen if you don't put yourself out there. 😫 It can be a grind. 😩 It can be exhausting. Yet each time you put yourself out there, you are growing your freelance business ➡ setting the stage for more people to know about you ➡ creating the compound effect of more eyes on your freelance business Every day, that step you take is putting you a little closer to your goals. Your business will not grow as quickly if you don't put in the effort to pitch what you do to the world at large. There, I said it. Without consistent marketing and pitching, you will see slow(er) growth. 💫 Truth. 💫 So tell me, what are you doing today or this week to pitch your business? P.S. The big-name podcast is Cubicle to CEO and I hope you take a listen and learn about the framework I now teach other freelancers: https://lnkd.in/eqU-bwhP

Maintaining a consistent freelance workload (and income) is HARD. Especially at the moment 😅 We've all lost clients, been ghosted, and had dead cert projects disappear into the ether overnight. But having a consistent workload is SO important for planning ahead and working from a place of comfort, not desperation. As soon as I stopped scrambling to find new work on the 1st of every month and started generating ongoing work, things really changed. Sure, I still marketed myself and my business (we should NEVER stop doing that!), but I could take my foot off the gas a bit and plan for the future. So how do you get there? How do you get to a point where you have a consistent workload and income every single month? That's exactly what I'm covering in this week's episode of the It's Fine, I'm a Freelancer podcast. I'm talking all about strategies and ways you can find consistent work and FINALLY feel comfortable knowing you're going to earn something this month, next month, and the months after. You'll probably want to get a notebook for this one, because I'm dropping a LOT of practical tips! I'll pop a link to the episode in the comments! 👇

There were lots of them!! No, I am not talking about fireworks this weekend (although there was quite a few) I am talking about Women I have interviewed over the last few years talking about their career journeys. New one is out tomorrow. However, I hadn't been interviewed myself until Steve Folland from Being Freelance chose me for his freelance podcast. You can listen to it here: https://lnkd.in/eav8mFz9 It was a nerve-racking experience (nothing that Steve did, of course, just me) but I ended up having a great time and I am still getting messages from people who tell me they have loved the episode, how it has cheered them up and how they can relate to things I had said but never said themselves. But the thing is, I have got the bug now and would love to appear on other podcasts, so if you would like a guest that can talk about 🎙 Being a Virtual & Social Media Assistant 🎙 Anything social media related, including batch-creating tips and content-creating tips. 🎙 Starting a successful business at 44 with/from nothing 🎙 Having/running a business with a chronic illness/pain 🎙 Virtual assistance-related content - think productivity and efficiency, software tips etc 🎙 Getting out there and networking when you have anxiety 🎙 Never giving up Or anything else you would like because, to be honest, I am pretty much an open book. So are you interested in what I can bring? Then send me a DM because I am very much interested in appearing on your podcast. PS I also would really appreciate it if you could repost this so more potential podcast owners might see it. 🙏 Thank you 

🚨 LIVE NOW: Úna Herlihy and Peter McPartlin, Founders of The Indie List, join us on the Human Cloud Podcast! 🇮🇪 Úna and Peter are reshaping how brands connect with top marketing talent. In this episode, they discuss their journey in launching The Indie List, their mission to empower freelancers, and how they provide clients with a curated, high-quality talent network, offering valuable insights into today’s evolving freelance economy. Key takeaways: 🤝 Platforms are more than just marketplaces; strong client relationships and a white-glove approach make the difference. 🌐 Freelancing offers growth for freelancers and clients but requires a fresh approach and mindset. 💼 The power of a curated list of high-quality freelancers in marketing and communications. 🚀 Solving the talent shortage by connecting clients with top freelancers in the industry. << 🎧 Link to the full episode in the comments >>

Freelancing is not at all freedom and glitz. (90% people doing with wrong idea). The cons are often not spoken about. I know freelancers who: → Balance multiple gigs → Volunteer their skills → Have their podcast → Seek advice from others And they usually struggle with: → Making a meaningful impact → Building a personal brand → Multiple clients' demands → Having time for family My best advice to you: → Be creative → Take time to reflect → Focus on the big picture → Prioritize your family any day. Make sure that ideas come to your mind: Get heard, loved, and successfully executed. P.S. You a freelancer? What has been biggest hustle for you?

Freelancers shouldn’t have to sacrifice their work/life balance! Here’s how… Yes, we are pretty much always on the clock, replying to emails whenever they land in our inbox, turning work around in 24 hours and so on… But there comes a point where you need to set a boundary. I’ll give you an example. My parents took me out for a really lovely meal last month to thank me for something that happened earlier on in the year. During the meal, I had an email come through asking for a quote on some work, I had two choices… I could either answer the email and be distracted from my family who mean the world to me and who I don’t get to spend much time with. OR… I could reply to the client later on when I have finished the meal and am back at home. I chose the second one - for me, family will always come first, I can reply to the client 2 hours later when we have finished our meal, which is still good customer service in my opinion! Decide on your values and set boundaries according to these values. Love,  Kat x ____________________ Hello! We are Kat & Francesca, hosts and producers of Not the 9 to 5 Podcast. A community hub by freelancers, for freelancers. Listen to the podcast here:  Spotify: https://lnkd.in/dKqYCwP5 Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/dDKS_Rk2 Follow us on socials:  Instagram: https://lnkd.in/dtUJaWFs  Tik Tok: https://lnkd.in/dVTJzwkn Or subscribe to our newsletter for more insider tips and tricks within our wonderful freelance world via our website: https://lnkd.in/dyNy3P9u Alternatively email us at [email protected] for collaborations or to say hello, we love a good chat! #freelancer #timemanagement #notthe9to5

Do You Ever Lose Your Freelancer Mojo? Ever had one of those days as a freelancer where motivation feels like it's hiding under a rock? 🙃 Attached is a Video of me lying down and not wanting to do anything. Who knows that song “The Lazy Song” by Bruno Mars? 🎶 It’s playing in the background. You wake up, look at your to-do list, and all you want to do is nothing. I know the feeling all too well. But here’s the thing—those are the days that truly test us. They remind us that we need to find ways to reignite that spark and get our mojo back. So, fellow freelancers: How do you find your motivation on those tough days? Do you take a break, dive into your favorite podcast, or perhaps change up your workspace? Please share your tips and tricks in the comments! Let’s help each other reignite our creativity and productivity. 👇 Drop your advice below! 👇 #freelancelife #motivation #productivity #getyourmojoback #worklifebalance #kemdee

Most creative resources out there are either outdated or just plain useless. That’s why I’m sharing some of my unfiltered list of go-to podcasts and books that have helped me succeed in freelancing and entrepreneurship. 🎧 4 podcasts that cut through the noiseand 📚 a few books that aren’t just hype. 1. TheFutur with Chris Do - explores the overlap between creative business, marketing and technology. You’ll take away so much from every episode. https://lnkd.in/ekSFFcZN 2. Bobs - Bob C. Baker and Blair Enns discuss business strategy, market positioning through expertise, and negotiating. This is where I heard the concept of value-based pricing for the 1st time. https://lnkd.in/eKpK38-B 3. Make Art, Not Content - Father Bronques serves up truth-lotion, the toughest love, urging you to be honest with your BS, prioritize sleep, and get out of your way using real-life examples. https://lnkd.in/ewj3YbVw 4. The Knowledge Project - Shane Parrish, dishes out evergreen insight and practical ideas from a wide variety of disciplines. The interviews are super deep without getting lost in the ‘rabbit-hole’. https://lnkd.in/ew8rdMST 📚Book List: ∆The Win Without Pitching Manifesto - Blair Enns (pricing and client diagnosing) ∆ True Professionalism - David H. Maister (pro etiquette and business culture) ∆ The Business of Expertise - David C. Baker (positioning and expertise value) ∆Unreasonable Hospitality - Will Guidara (service and client experience) ∆ The Law of Creativity - Joey Cofone (creativity and mindset) Any creative podcast or book recommendations? Please share them below. I'm always looking for new content. If you found this valuable and want to stay connected: 👍 Like and comment on this post 🔗 Visit my profile 🤝 Send me a connection request 📅 Book an appointment

#podcast #EdGandia #community #freelancing One of the first podcasts I ever listened to, which gave me SO many tips and lightbulb moments, was Ed Gandia’s High Income Business Writing podcast. He was in my ears every week... and then, after a pitch and a funny Zoom meeting with me and Lynne Testoni in early 2023, he was in Sydney, blowing everyone’s minds on stage at #TheContentByteSummit. It was surreal and amazing and people still say to me, ‘It was Ed’s talk that made me think about ...’ or ‘I changed my business and now I do this, after hearing Ed explain it at the Summit...’ This is no surprise - the freelance world is full of heroes. Ed is one of mine and, I know, one to many of you. He never stops sharing value and helping freelancers in his orbit. And his words, ideas and advice have shaped so many of our businesses. So I feel pretty lucky to be on Ed’s podcast this week. We're both big believers in the power of community and we chat about Rachel's List, the importance of creating a tribe around us, and how even a small one can add up to much needed support, referrals and overflow work. Tune in if you're feeling isolated and crave that in your life / work - we talk about what to consider when building a community, who to approach (often, the people who light you up and perhaps have slightly different skillsets and audiences to you are the ones you'd like to meet up with more often, even informally). And also, why joining existing communities if you're the new kid on the block is a really smart first step. Thanks again Ed, for having me on! Episode this way if you fancy a listen: