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In the 50th episode of the Boss Responses podcast, host Treasa Edmond celebrates the journey of starting the podcast and shares an insightful discussion with special guest, Jessica Walrack—founder of All Things Freelance Writing and a seasoned freelance finance journalist. They go deep into the importance of niching down in freelance writing and transitioning from outbound to inbound marketing. 

Jessica shares her experience of navigating the freelance industry, honing her niche, and building a successful inbound client strategy. The episode also covers the impact of consistent marketing, building trust with clients, and breaking the feast and famine cycle. 

If you are looking to grow and optimize your business, you'll want to join Treasa and Jessica for an episode full of practical insights.

About Our Guest
Jessica Walrack is the founder of All Things Freelance Writing—a community that helps freelance writers build their ideal businesses through its blog, weekly jobs newsletter, and other resources. She’s also a freelance finance journalist with 11 years of professional writing experience. You can find her work regularly featured in national publications including US News and World, CBS News MoneyWatch, Newsweek, and Wallstreet Journal BuySide.

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Sign up for the free All Things Freelance Writing weekly jobs newsletter 

Connect with Jessica on LinkedIn 

Support the show

Thank you for taking time out of your busy day to listen to Boss Responses. This podcast is a passion project that comes from years of helping freelancers shape a business that supports the lifestyle they want.

Have a question you'd like answered? Send it to [email protected]

If you'd like to support the podcast, click that link above. Those lattes help keep us going and are much appreciated!

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Ever wondered how to turn difficult client interactions into successful collaborations? Discover the secrets to managing unorganized clients, conflicting instructions, and never-ending revisions in this engaging episode of Boss Responses. Host Treasa Edmond and guest Jessica Walrack share their experiences and frustrations, offering actionable strategies to guide clients towards providing clear instructions, setting boundaries, and knowing when it’s time to seek better-fitting clients.

They also share insights into the importance of clear and effective client relationships from the outset, and how to position yourself as a subject matter expert while fostering equal partnerships with your clients. Tune in for practical advice that every freelancer and business owner needs to hear!

About Our Guest
Jessica Walrack is the founder of All Things Freelance Writing—a community that helps freelance writers build their ideal businesses through its blog, weekly jobs newsletter, and other resources. She’s also a freelance finance journalist with 11 years of professional writing experience. You can find her work regularly featured in national publications including US News and World, CBS News MoneyWatch, Newsweek, and Wallstreet Journal BuySide.

Links You Might Want
Sign up for the free All Things Freelance Writing weekly jobs newsletter 

Connect with Jessica on LinkedIn

Support the show

Thank you for taking time out of your busy day to listen to Boss Responses. This podcast is a passion project that comes from years of helping freelancers shape a business that supports the lifestyle they want.

Have a question you'd like answered? Send it to [email protected]

If you'd like to support the podcast, click that link above. Those lattes help keep us going and are much appreciated!

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In this episode of the Boss Responses podcast, host Treasa Edmond and guest co-host Jessica Walrack discuss the challenges of finding clients, especially during economic downturns. They explore strategies to attract clients, reach out effectively, and emphasize the significance of relational marketing over cold emails. The conversation covers how to leverage past clients, build sincere connections on LinkedIn, optimize LinkedIn profiles, and the importance of showcasing case studies and client testimonials. Tune in for some practical insights on maintaining a consistent influx of clients without the need for straight cold outreach.

About Our Guest
Jessica Walrack is the founder of All Things Freelance Writing—a community that helps freelance writers build their ideal businesses through its blog, weekly jobs newsletter, and other resources. She’s also a freelance finance journalist with 11 years of professional writing experience. You can find her work regularly featured in national publications including US News and World, CBS News MoneyWatch, Newsweek, and Wallstreet Journal BuySide.

Links You Might Want
Sign up for the free All Things Freelance Writing weekly jobs newsletter 

Connect with Jessica on LinkedIn 

Support the show

Thank you for taking time out of your busy day to listen to Boss Responses. This podcast is a passion project that comes from years of helping freelancers shape a business that supports the lifestyle they want.

Have a question you'd like answered? Send it to [email protected]

If you'd like to support the podcast, click that link above. Those lattes help keep us going and are much appreciated!

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In this episode of the Boss Responses podcast, host Treasa Edmond and guest Jessica Walrack discuss the challenges of balancing steady, profitable work with maintaining creative energy and content quality. Both share their personal journeys of handling constant deadlines, recognizing early signs of burnout, and developing strategies to gauge personal limits. They also emphasize the importance of setting boundaries, regularly evaluating projects, and continually moving up in client quality and work standards to prevent burnout. This episode is a must-listen for freelancers and business owners aiming to sustain a healthy and thriving business.

About Our Guest
Jessica Walrack is the founder of All Things Freelance Writing—a community that helps freelance writers build their ideal businesses through its blog, weekly jobs newsletter, and other resources. She’s also a freelance finance journalist with 11 years of professional writing experience. You can find her work regularly featured in national publications including US News and World, CBS News MoneyWatch, Newsweek, and Wallstreet Journal BuySide.

Links You Might Want
Sign up for the free All Things Freelance Writing weekly jobs newsletter 

Connect with Jessica on LinkedIn 

Support the show

Thank you for taking time out of your busy day to listen to Boss Responses. This podcast is a passion project that comes from years of helping freelancers shape a business that supports the lifestyle they want.

Have a question you'd like answered? Send it to [email protected]

If you'd like to support the podcast, click that link above. Those lattes help keep us going and are much appreciated!

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What if you could transform your one-off clients into loyal, long-term partners? Join us on this episode of the Boss Responses podcast as host Treasa Edmond sits down with Jessica Walrick, the mastermind behind All Things Freelance Writing.

Jessica and I tackle Leigh's question of how to create repeat and retainer work. Whether you're struggling to keep clients coming back or simply want to refine your approach, we promise this episode is packed with actionable strategies to strengthen your client relationships and secure ongoing projects.

About Our Guest
Jessica Walrack is the founder of All Things Freelance Writing—a community that helps freelance writers build their ideal businesses through its blog, weekly jobs newsletter, and other resources. She’s also a freelance finance journalist with 11 years of professional writing experience. You can find her work regularly featured in national publications including US News and World, CBS News MoneyWatch, Newsweek, and Wallstreet Journal BuySide.

Links You Might Want
Sign up for the free All Things Freelance Writing weekly jobs newsletter 

Connect with Jessica on LinkedIn 

Support the show

Thank you for taking time out of your busy day to listen to Boss Responses. This podcast is a passion project that comes from years of helping freelancers shape a business that supports the lifestyle they want.

Have a question you'd like answered? Send it to [email protected]

If you'd like to support the podcast, click that link above. Those lattes help keep us going and are much appreciated!

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In this episode of the Boss Responses podcast, host Treasa Edmond welcomes Liz Heflin for her final episode of the week and  an in-depth discussion on setting freelance rates. Liz shares her journey, starting from her early days of charging minimum wage to her current position of offering high-value content services. The episode covers key strategies for setting rates, dealing with rate-related imposter syndrome, negotiating with clients, and building lasting partnerships. Treasa and Liz provide actionable advice for freelancers to confidently set and adjust their rates, ensuring they get paid what they're worth while maintaining successful client relationships.

About Our Guest
Liz Heflin has been a freelance writer and editor since 2006. She’s also the founder of MACE Writing, her content marketing consultancy. After fifteen years of seeing firsthand the benefits of freelance, she launched a second arm of her business. Designed to help her fellow freelance writers have more success, these services include group and private coaching, resource creation, and the Inkwell community. Liz is excited every day to do her job, and her mission is helping other freelancers capture that in their lives!

Links You Might Want
Check out Liz's Inkwell community 

Connect with Liz on LinkedIn 

Interested in Liz's "Find Your Floor" course? Learn more about it.  

Support the show

Thank you for taking time out of your busy day to listen to Boss Responses. This podcast is a passion project that comes from years of helping freelancers shape a business that supports the lifestyle they want.

Have a question you'd like answered? Send it to [email protected]

If you'd like to support the podcast, click that link above. Those lattes help keep us going and are much appreciated!

Send a text

In this episode of the Boss Responses podcast, host Treasa Edmond and guest  Liz Heflin address the doubts and challenges faced by freelancers, especially when dealing with imposter syndrome and low-paying clients. They respond to a question from Paul, a 10-year freelance veteran struggling to make ends meet and doubting his abilities. Treasa and Liz provide practical advice on paying attention to your mental health, raising rates, and finding better clients. The episode emphasizes the importance of a positive mindset, proactively seeking quality clients, and effectively managing client relationships to overcome self-doubt and grow a successful business.

About Our Guest
Liz Heflin has been a freelance writer and editor since 2006. She’s also the founder of MACE Writing, her content marketing consultancy. After fifteen years of seeing firsthand the benefits of freelance, she launched a second arm of her business. Designed to help her fellow freelance writers have more success, these services include group and private coaching, resource creation, and the Inkwell community. Liz is excited every day to do her job, and her mission is helping other freelancers capture that in their lives!

Links You Might Want
Check out Liz's Inkwell community 

Connect with Liz on LinkedIn 

Interested in Liz's "Find Your Floor" course? Learn more about it.  

Support the show

Thank you for taking time out of your busy day to listen to Boss Responses. This podcast is a passion project that comes from years of helping freelancers shape a business that supports the lifestyle they want.

Have a question you'd like answered? Send it to [email protected]

If you'd like to support the podcast, click that link above. Those lattes help keep us going and are much appreciated!

Send a text

In today's episode of the Boss Responses podcast, hosts Treasa Edmond and guest co-host Liz Heflin discuss strategies for avoiding the feast and famine cycle common in freelancing. They explore the importance of understanding one's work capacity, building sustainable business practices, leveraging community support, and consistently marketing for ongoing client work. Key insights they discuss include anchor clients, maintaining a buffer for unexpected opportunities, and prioritizing ideal clients.

About Our Guest
Liz Heflin has been a freelance writer and editor since 2006. She’s also the founder of MACE Writing, her content marketing consultancy. After fifteen years of seeing firsthand the benefits of freelance, she launched a second arm of her business. Designed to help her fellow freelance writers have more success, these services include group and private coaching, resource creation, and the Inkwell community. Liz is excited every day to do her job, and her mission is helping other freelancers capture that in their lives!

Links You Might Want
Check out Liz's Inkwell community 

Connect with Liz on LinkedIn 

Interested in Liz's "Find Your Floor" course? Learn more about it.  

Support the show

Thank you for taking time out of your busy day to listen to Boss Responses. This podcast is a passion project that comes from years of helping freelancers shape a business that supports the lifestyle they want.

Have a question you'd like answered? Send it to [email protected]

If you'd like to support the podcast, click that link above. Those lattes help keep us going and are much appreciated!

Send a text

The niching down dilemma: to specialize or not to specialize. In this episode of the Boss Responses podcast, host Treasa Edmond and guest Liz Heflin delve into the topic of niching down in freelancing. The discussion addresses the common advice that freelancers must specialize to succeed. Treasa and Liz share their personal experiences and viewpoints on the importance of niching down versus maintaining variety in their work. They explore the benefits of specialization, including efficiency, reputation, and financial goals, while also emphasizing the freedom to experiment and diversify. The episode offers practical insights into building a successful freelance business, managing client expectations, and maintaining integrity in client relationships.

About Our Guest
Liz Heflin has been a freelance writer and editor since 2006. She’s also the founder of MACE Writing, her content marketing consultancy. After fifteen years of seeing firsthand the benefits of freelance, she launched a second arm of her business. Designed to help her fellow freelance writers have more success, these services include group and private coaching, resource creation, and the Inkwell community. Liz is excited every day to do her job, and her mission is helping other freelancers capture that in their lives!

Links You Might Want
Check out Liz's Inkwell community 

Connect with Liz on LinkedIn 

Interested in Liz's "Find Your Floor" course? Learn more about it.  

Support the show

Thank you for taking time out of your busy day to listen to Boss Responses. This podcast is a passion project that comes from years of helping freelancers shape a business that supports the lifestyle they want.

Have a question you'd like answered? Send it to [email protected]

If you'd like to support the podcast, click that link above. Those lattes help keep us going and are much appreciated!

Send a text

In this episode of the Boss Responses podcast, host Treasa Edmond is joined by freelance writer and editor Liz Heflin to discuss strategies for managing difficult clients and ensuring timely payment. They delve into practical insights including the importance of contracts, the benefits of requiring deposits, mastering the art of uncomfortable conversations about money, setting clear boundaries, and learning to trust one's intuition when selecting clients. They also share creative solutions to mitigate non-payment issues.

About Our Guest
Liz Heflin has been a freelance writer and editor since 2006. She’s also the founder of MACE Writing, her content marketing consultancy. After fifteen years of seeing firsthand the benefits of freelance, she launched a second arm of her business. Designed to help her fellow freelance writers have more success, these services include group and private coaching, resource creation, and the Inkwell community. Liz is excited every day to do her job, and her mission is helping other freelancers capture that in their lives!

Links You Might Want
Check out Liz's Inkwell community 

Connect with Liz on LinkedIn 

Interested in Liz's "Find Your Floor" course? Learn more about it.  

Support the show

Thank you for taking time out of your busy day to listen to Boss Responses. This podcast is a passion project that comes from years of helping freelancers shape a business that supports the lifestyle they want.

Have a question you'd like answered? Send it to [email protected]

If you'd like to support the podcast, click that link above. Those lattes help keep us going and are much appreciated!