EPISODE 288 SHOW NOTES   Hey there! Happy Monday! With summer approaching, I wanted to share some tips this week on how you can have the summer you want, while still making the income you need. As a freelancer, you run and operate your business which means that YOU are in charge of what your schedule looks like. Set aside some time this week to evaluate your client schedule. Is it working for you? Will it work for you this summer? If you need to adjust it, then do it! You don’t have to ask permission. Map out what you want it to look like and then notify your clients of any changes ..read more

  EPISODE 287 SHOW NOTES   Hey there, happy Monday! Today I’m sharing one simple tip to increase your packages with current clients and get some referrals along the way! As summer approaches, it might be the perfect time for you to ramp up your business and fill your schedule with client work. In this episode, we’ll explore one simple yet effective tip to help you achieve your business goals while strengthening relationships with your current clients. This episode was actually inspired by a recent discussion in our Live Free Academy student Facebook group. Last week, someone posted a ..read more

  EPISODE 286 SHOW NOTES   Hey there! Today I’m excited to share a bit about my own story, how I landed my first freelancing client, and what I learned along the way. Lately, the number one thing I’ve been hearing from so many of you is that you’re scared you won’t be able to land freelancing clients. That’s a legitimate fear and one I struggled with too! It actually took me 7 months to land my first client… definitely not ideal. However, through my struggles, I learned a ton of valuable insights along the way. I tweaked and perfected the actions I was taking to land clients, and I’m ..read more

  EPISODE 285 SHOW NOTES   In today’s episode, we’re diving into Full Scope Freelancer, an all-in-one platform designed specifically for freelancers. Learn how this tool can help you manage your freelance business. I was so excited to share about this tool that I actually sent an email out last week, and LFA students are already buzzing about it in our private Facebook group!  In the past, I’ve been hesitant to promote one tool or another because they’ve been too complicated, too expensive, or can’t even do everything we need them to do. That being said, I recently learned about ..read more

  EPISODE 283 SHOW NOTES   Hey there! I am so excited to share today’s episode with you! I’m chatting with Amy Reinecke and Jennifer Draper, the founders of Spark Media Concepts, who share invaluable insights and practical tips for freelancers looking to support and connect with bloggers. At Spark Media Concepts, Amy and Jennifer help women create and grow their own blogs, ultimately, building an online business that fits into their life and brings them joy. They also both run and maintain their own successful blogs and online communities. They offer a unique perspective on how blogg ..read more

  EPISODE 282 SHOW NOTES   Welcome back to the podcast! Join us as we dive into an exciting conversation with Krisi Kirk, who started her freelancing business as a virtual assistant right around the time her family jumped into homesteading. Just a few short years ago, Kristi and her family sold everything they had, purchased 30 acres of land, and lived in campers while building their forever home from top to bottom in 9 months. Amidst their homesteading adventure, Kristi joined the Live Free Academy and launched her freelancing career as a virtual assistant. Kristi shares insights in ..read more

  EPISODE 281 SHOW NOTES   Happy Monday! Join us on today’s podcast episode as we sit down with Molly Mariss. Molly walks us through freelancing as a single mom. She shares how she used her corporate background to jump into freelancing for flexibility, fulfillment, and financial freedom. Corporate Background Molly actually started out as a stay-at-home-mom right out of college. While home with her daughter, she watched all of her peers get their careers started and realized she didn’t want hers to be on hold. She decided to get her masters and then headed for the corporate world. And ..read more

  EPISODE 280 SHOW NOTES   Hey there! Happy Monday! Today I’m chatting with Sadie Clements as she shares her incredible journey from being a dedicated teacher to finding freedom and joy in the world of freelancing. After a decade in teaching, Sadie faced burnout, balancing remote instruction one year and in-person instruction the next during the challenging times of COVID, all while raising a newborn and a toddler. Seeking a change, she discovered the Live Free Academy, invested in herself and the course, and started her freelancing journey. Embracing Freelancing Sadie’s initial goal ..read more

  EPISODE 279 SHOW NOTES   Welcome back to the Live Free Podcast! In today’s episode, we’re thrilled to have Richelle Villalta back, sharing her experiences as a work-at-home freelance mom. If you’re a freelancer, aspiring to be one, or simply wanting to learn more about the world of freelancing, Richelle’s journey is sure to inspire and encourage.  Richelle was first featured on the podcast in December 2021, where she chatted about her incredible journey from giving herself an ultimatum at the end of her corporate maternity leave to becoming fully booked with 4 clients. Today ..read more

  EPISODE 277 SHOW NOTES   Hey there! Today we are chatting with Roberta Wilson, lovingly known as Robbie to her family, friends, and clients. Robbie’s story is a unique one about how and why she came back to freelancing! That’s right… Robbie temporarily left freelancing and returned to the corporate world.  Robbie’s Journey Back to Freelancing Robbie started freelancing in March of 2020. With a background in microbiology and biology, she spent several years working in laboratories. When her integrity was compromised by an owner that asked her to skew data, she quit her job cold ..read more