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Have you ever felt trapped by the need to accept lower rates from clients just to stay afloat? Today on Boss Responses, we look at whether compromising on your rate is a savvy move or a slippery slope. Our insightful guest co-host Eagranie Yuh joins host Treasa Edmond in a close look into the nuances of negotiating rates without sacrificing your professional confidence or integrity. Today's episode takes a look at reducing the scope of work to align with a client's budget, the importance of maintaining a financial buffer, scheduling vacations, and leveraging proactive marketing to land higher-paying gigs. Don't let immediate financial pressures force you into less-than-ideal situations; instead, learn to preemptively market yourself and pursue work that genuinely aligns with your business aspirations.

Eagranie Yuh helps marketers in risk, insurance, and HR build brand authority with white papers and podcasts. She’s an award-winning writer and journalist, and she’s written for publications like The Washington Post, The South China Morning Post and Saveur. Her work has been anthologized in Best Food Writing and has received several M.F.K. Fisher Awards. Prior to starting her own consultancy, Eagranie was the editorial director in a marketing communications agency, where she helped Fortune 500 companies conceptualize, develop and implement content marketing programs.

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What if you could take your business from its current plateau and reach new heights? In this episode,  we explore this possibility with guest co-host Eagranie Yuh.  We'll discuss pinpointing your ideal client, the importance of raising your rates, and how improved service quality can lead to better client relationships. Learn about the potential growth that comes from hiring other freelancers and expanding your capacity while maintaining the same quality of service. This episode is your guide to moving past being "middle of the road" and accelerating toward your business goals. Tune in for actionable advice that can transform your business trajectory!

Eagranie Yuh helps marketers in risk, insurance, and HR build brand authority with white papers and podcasts. She’s an award-winning writer and journalist, and she’s written for publications like The Washington Post, The South China Morning Post and Saveur. Her work has been anthologized in Best Food Writing and has received several M.F.K. Fisher Awards. Prior to starting her own consultancy, Eagranie was the editorial director in a marketing communications agency, where she helped Fortune 500 companies conceptualize, develop and implement content marketing programs.

Connect with Eagranie on LinkedIn.

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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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Curious if you really need a website as you launch your freelancing career or business? Join us on this Boss Responses podcast episode, where I’m thrilled to have Eagranie Yuh, a seasoned white paper specialist and podcast consultant from Tasmania, Australia, as our guest co-host. Together, we look at the question of whether a website is a necessity right from the start. You’ll hear Eagranies expert insights on presenting a professional image, attracting high-level clients, and cost-effective web hosting solutions like Carrd.

Eagranie Yuh helps marketers in risk, insurance, and HR build brand authority with white papers and podcasts. She’s an award-winning writer and journalist, and she’s written for publications like The Washington Post, The South China Morning Post and Saveur. Her work has been anthologized in Best Food Writing and has received several M.F.K. Fisher Awards. Prior to starting her own consultancy, Eagranie was the editorial director in a marketing communications agency, where she helped Fortune 500 companies conceptualize, develop and implement content marketing programs.

Connect with Eagranie 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]

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In this episode of the Boss Responses Podcast, host Treasa Edmond talks with guest co-host Alan Heymann about his business and his journey from employee to business owner. The discuss coaching and client relationships, the keys to maintaining a successful small business, Alan's entrepreneurial journey, and about his journey to become an executive and leadership coach. Alan also shares about his book, Don't Just Have the Soup. You're not going to want to miss Alan's insights on the importance of setting client expectations, handling difficult clients, outsourcing, setting rates, and embracing self-worth.

About the Hosts

Treasa Edmond is a content strategist and consultant, best-selling ghostwriter, and podcast host. On Boss Responses, Treasa and her weekly guest hosts explore how freelancers and small business owners can navigate the sometimes tricky path of client management and communication. She also teaches content professionals and small businesses how to create SEO-optimized content strategies so they can grow their businesses by connecting with their audiences.
Connect with Treasa on LinkedIn
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Alan Heymann, JD, PCC has a knack for coaching fellow introverts, helping them find their superpowers in an extroverted world. Alan also specializes in coaching through transitions. He is the author of the book Don’t Just Have the Soup: 52 Analogies for
 Leadership, Coaching and Life. An expert communicator and engaging
speaker, he spent more than two decades in public, government, and nonprofit communications—leading teams from 2 to more than 100 people. Inspired by a career transformation he brought about with the support of an executive coach, Alan decided to become a coach himself. He founded Peaceful Direction in April 2019.
Buy your copy of Don’t Just Have the Soup: 52 Analogies for
 Leadership, Coaching and Life
Connect  with Alan 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 her guest co-host, Alan Heymann, take a look at the challenging topic of maintaining work-life balance when running a business. Discussing the difficulty of managing time in the face of client demands and family responsibilities, they emphasize the importance of defining what you want your life and work to look like, before working toward that goal. Treasa and Alan explore strategies such as setting boundaries, understanding when to say "no" and the value of being present during working hours. They also highlight the implications for creatives, especially writers, of recognizing their peak productive times and balancing this with their other commitments.

About the Hosts

Treasa Edmond is a content strategist and consultant, best-selling ghostwriter, and podcast host. On Boss Responses, Treasa and her weekly guest hosts explore how freelancers and small business owners can navigate the sometimes tricky path of client management and communication. She also teaches content professionals and small businesses how to create SEO-optimized content strategies so they can grow their businesses by connecting with their audiences.
Connect with Treasa on LinkedIn
Follow Boss Responses on Instagram

Alan Heymann, JD, PCC has a knack for coaching fellow introverts, helping them find their superpowers in an extroverted world. Alan also specializes in coaching through transitions. He is the author of the book Don’t Just Have the Soup: 52 Analogies for
 Leadership, Coaching and Life. An expert communicator and engaging
speaker, he spent more than two decades in public, government, and nonprofit communications—leading teams from 2 to more than 100 people. Inspired by a career transformation he brought about with the support of an executive coach, Alan decided to become a coach himself. He founded Peaceful Direction in April 2019.
Buy your copy of Don’t Just Have the Soup: 52 Analogies for
 Leadership, Coaching and Life
Connect  with Alan 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!

Send us a text

In this episode of the Boss Responses podcast, host Treasa Edmond and guest co-host Alan Heymann discuss how to find quality clients as a freelancer or business owner. They discuss the importance of not undercharging, the need to consider your  experience and skill set, the power of building and leveraging professional relationships and networks for referrals, the concept of charging what you're worth to attract better clients, and how collaboration rather than competition can be beneficial in professional communities. The episode emphasizes the need to be comfortable with asking for more money and shifting the scarcity mindset to make room for high-valued projects.

About the Hosts

Treasa Edmond is a content strategist and consultant, best-selling ghostwriter, and podcast host. On Boss Responses, Treasa and her weekly guest hosts explore how freelancers and small business owners can navigate the sometimes tricky path of client management and communication. She also teaches content professionals and small businesses how to create SEO-optimized content strategies so they can grow their businesses by connecting with their audiences.
Connect with Treasa on LinkedIn
Follow Boss Responses on Instagram

Alan Heymann, JD, PCC has a knack for coaching fellow introverts, helping them find their superpowers in an extroverted world. Alan also specializes in coaching through transitions. He is the author of the book Don’t Just Have the Soup: 52 Analogies for
 Leadership, Coaching and Life. An expert communicator and engaging
speaker, he spent more than two decades in public, government, and nonprofit communications—leading teams from 2 to more than 100 people. Inspired by a career transformation he brought about with the support of an executive coach, Alan decided to become a coach himself. He founded Peaceful Direction in April 2019.
Buy your copy of Don’t Just Have the Soup: 52 Analogies for
 Leadership, Coaching and Life
Connect  with Alan 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 Alan Heymann discuss how purpose, goal setting, and strategic business planning play in a freelance or small business setup. Responding to a reader’s inquiry about feeling a lack of structure, they stress the importance of knowing "why" you started your business. They also advise on setting specific goals unrelated to income and making regular check-ins for business goals to cope with life changes and allow possible pivots. Finding joy in the work being done should be a central part of running a business. 

About the Hosts

Treasa Edmond is a content strategist and consultant, best-selling ghostwriter, and podcast host. On Boss Responses, Treasa and her weekly guest hosts explore how freelancers and small business owners can navigate the sometimes tricky path of client management and communication. She also teaches content professionals and small businesses how to create SEO-optimized content strategies so they can grow their businesses by connecting with their audiences.
Connect with Treasa on LinkedIn
Follow Boss Responses on Instagram

Alan Heymann, JD, PCC has a knack for coaching fellow introverts, helping them find their superpowers in an extroverted world. Alan also specializes in coaching through transitions. He is the author of the book Don’t Just Have the Soup: 52 Analogies for
 Leadership, Coaching and Life. An expert communicator and engaging
speaker, he spent more than two decades in public, government, and nonprofit communications—leading teams from 2 to more than 100 people. Inspired by a career transformation he brought about with the support of an executive coach, Alan decided to become a coach himself. He founded Peaceful Direction in April 2019.
Buy your copy of Don’t Just Have the Soup: 52 Analogies for
 Leadership, Coaching and Life
Connect  with Alan 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!

Send us a text

In this episode of the Boss Responses podcast, host Treasa Edmond and guest co-host Alan Heymann discuss the issue of client boundaries, particularly in the context of independent professionals dealing with clients treating them like employees. They provide suggestions for managing such situations, including communicating clearly about boundaries outlined in the contract, encouraging mutual respect, and tactfully questioning why they are overstepping the boundaries. The discussion also touches on understanding the motives of the client and the necessity of sometimes having to terminate relationships with clients who continuously violate boundary agreements.

About the Hosts

Treasa Edmond is a content strategist and consultant, best-selling ghostwriter, and podcast host. On Boss Responses, Treasa and her weekly guest hosts explore how freelancers and small business owners can navigate the sometimes tricky path of client management and communication. She also teaches content professionals and small businesses how to create SEO-optimized content strategies so they can grow their businesses by connecting with their audiences.
Connect with Treasa on LinkedIn
Follow Boss Responses on Instagram

Alan Heymann, JD, PCC has a knack for coaching fellow introverts, helping them find their superpowers in an extroverted world. Alan also specializes in coaching through transitions. He is the author of the book Don’t Just Have the Soup: 52 Analogies for
 Leadership, Coaching and Life. An expert communicator and engaging
speaker, he spent more than two decades in public, government, and nonprofit communications—leading teams from 2 to more than 100 people. Inspired by a career transformation he brought about with the support of an executive coach, Alan decided to become a coach himself. He founded Peaceful Direction in April 2019.
Buy your copy of Don’t Just Have the Soup: 52 Analogies for
 Leadership, Coaching and Life
Connect  with Alan 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!

Send us a text

Host Treasa Edmond talks with Amy Ragland, a freelancer who specializes in content for the financial services industry. They discuss her experiences transitioning from part-time to full-time freelancing, the challenges she's faced, and how she manages clients. Topics they touch on include the importance of setting boundaries, having a business plan, adapting to life changes, and maintaining a flexible approach to business. Amy also highlights her enjoyment of giving back to other freelancers to help them navigate their way through freelance work and invites listeners to subscribe to her newsletter, "How I Freelance."

About the Hosts

Treasa Edmond is a content strategist and consultant, best-selling ghostwriter, and podcast host. On Boss Responses, Treasa and her weekly guest hosts explore how freelancers and small business owners can navigate the sometimes tricky path of client management and communication. She also teaches content professionals and small businesses how to create SEO-optimized content strategies so they can grow their businesses by connecting with their audiences.
Connect with Treasa on LinkedIn
Follow Boss Responses on Instagram

Amy Ragland started freelancing in 2002, when digital marketing wasn’t a thing yet. She started her freelance journey writing copy and content for old-school hard copy materials like brochures, magazines and physical newsletters. Over the next 15 years, she freelanced part-time on the side while working and raising her young daughters. She decided to make the jump to full-time freelance in 2017 and hasn’t looked back. Today, she writes content and copy for the financial services industry, crafting content for wealth management firms, banks and WealthTech providers through her company, Luminary Financial Content LLC.
Subscribe to the How I Freelance Newsletter
Buy your copy of the 2024 Planning Guide for Freelancers, Coaches & Consultants
Connect  with Amy on LinkedIn
Find Amy on Threads

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 Amy Ragland discuss the red flags to watch out for while interacting with potential clients. They stress  the importance of following your gut instinct when it comes to dealing with suspect clients or situations. The discussion emphasizes the need to define an ideal client profile, and to guide clients on matters concerning budget setting and project scope, enhancing the client-provider relationship.

About the Hosts

Treasa Edmond is a content strategist and consultant, best-selling ghostwriter, and podcast host. On Boss Responses, Treasa and her weekly guest hosts explore how freelancers and small business owners can navigate the sometimes tricky path of client management and communication. She also teaches content professionals and small businesses how to create SEO-optimized content strategies so they can grow their businesses by connecting with their audiences.
Connect with Treasa on LinkedIn
Follow Boss Responses on Instagram

Amy Ragland started freelancing in 2002, when digital marketing wasn’t a thing yet. She started her freelance journey writing copy and content for old-school hard copy materials like brochures, magazines and physical newsletters. Over the next 15 years, she freelanced part-time on the side while working and raising her young daughters. She decided to make the jump to full-time freelance in 2017 and hasn’t looked back. Today, she writes content and copy for the financial services industry, crafting content for wealth management firms, banks and WealthTech providers through her company, Luminary Financial Content LLC.
Subscribe to the How I Freelance Newsletter
Buy your copy of the 2024 Planning Guide for Freelancers, Coaches & Consultants
Connect  with Amy on LinkedIn
Find Amy on Threads

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!