Freelancers are notoriously bad at taking vacations--and this happens for a variety of reasons. In this episode, we're making a case for taking real time off so you can rest and reset your business brain (and going over some of the silly reasons freelancers don't take vacations).

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Therapy is a good thing! That's why we're talking about our own experiences going to therapy in this episode, as well as its impact on our business lives. If nothing else, we hope it'll offer some background as you consider whether or not it's right for you.

Maintaining your mental health as a freelancer is no easy task. In this episode, we're talking about some of the common obstacles that get in the way of good mental health for freelancers as well as our personal practices that keep us healthy and sane.

Kaleigh and Paul preparing the fifth season of Creative Class! This season will be released every other week, all year. They are talking about mental health, vacations, expertise, and everything that's involved with living and working online. Stay tuned for this season, starting in November!

If you’re considering offering retainers in your freelance business, this episode is for you. We’ll go over some of the things you’ll want to consider before offering this type of service and some of the best practices for structuring and pricing them.

Season 4 is sponsored by our friends at FlyWheel, a amazing WordPress hosting platform built for freelancers. https://getflywheel.com/friends/cc/

Some freelancers lean into an alter-ego or a ‘schtick’ when it comes to their personal branding. But does that mean you need to do that too? Maybe not. We’ll talk about how to decide and what it means to brand your business both with and without a persona.

Season 4 is sponsored by our friends at FlyWheel, a amazing WordPress hosting platform built for freelancers. https://getflywheel.com/friends/cc/

Having a stance when it comes to certain issues means people will come to associate you and your business with your personal values. We’ll cover the topic of having a ‘take’ online and what that means, as well as things to be aware of when you speak up on the internet.

Season 4 is sponsored by our friends at FlyWheel, a amazing WordPress hosting platform built for freelancers. https://getflywheel.com/friends/cc/

If you’re not a conference person, that’s okay. Learn some different ways you can get a sense of community in your business without traveling and investing in top-dollar, far-flung conferences.

Season 4 is sponsored by our friends at FlyWheel, a amazing WordPress hosting platform built for freelancers. https://getflywheel.com/friends/cc/

There are always red flags that hint at when a client isn’t a good fit--but they’re hard to spot when you’re just starting out. In this episode, we’ll share our best tips for spotting no-go clients and share some stories around what can go wrong when you try to forge ahead.

Season 4 is sponsored by our friends at FlyWheel, a amazing WordPress hosting platform built for freelancers. https://getflywheel.com/friends/cc/

It feels good to talk about goals, but it feels even better to crush them. We’ll talk about how to set realistic goals for your freelance business and how to make even the most daunting task feel less intimidating.

Season 4 is sponsored by our friends at FlyWheel, a amazing WordPress hosting platform built for freelancers. https://getflywheel.com/friends/cc/