On today's show, I have Jessica Freeman who is a Graphic & Web Designer located in Atlanta, GA. Jess and I met via Twitter or Instagram (we can't remember which!) and she was really one of my first online business buddies I made one I had started my business. I have so much to thank Jess for and I'm so happy to call her a friend.During the episode, we chat about how early Jess starts her day (it's EARLY), how she started Jess Creatives, what to do when people ask for refunds, scarcity mindset and how that negatively affects your business, how and why she uses YouTube to market her business, as well as have a lively debate on whether or not fountain drinks should have ice (you're going to have to tune in to the end of the episode to find out where we stand!).Excited for you to tune in and hope you enjoy!

In today's episode, you'll find out:

• Her tips for committing to getting up early.
• The process her clients go through while working with her.
• One thing people misconceive about being a graphic designer.
• The best and most difficult things about working for yourself.
• If she struggles with "turning off" as someone who works from home and how she wind down after a work day.
• Advice people who want to work for themselves and budding graphic designers.
• Her advice for how to deal with customers who ask for refunds.
• How she uses YouTube to market her business and tips for people who want to start using YouTube.

Full show notes at: brittneyllynn.com/011

Links mentioned:

Follow Jessica:

• Instagram: http://instagram.com/jesscreatives
• YouTube: http://jesscreatives.video

• Freelance To Freedom Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ftfpcommunity/
• Jessica's client inquiry form: http://www.jesscreatives.com/hire-me/
• Breeze: https://www.breeze.pm/
• ConvertKit (affiliate link): http://mbsy.co/convertkit/24472240
• YouTube One-on-one Training: http://www.jesscreatives.com/video-training-and-strategy/
• YouTube Group Training: http://www.jesscreatives.com/youtube-masterminds/

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