Freelance Gems

Freelance Gems

By Isabel FeuersteinBusinessEntrepreneurship
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Freelance Gems episodes

  • EP 13: 6 Upgrades for a Better About Page

    Welcome to episode 13 of Freelance Gems! I'm your host, Isabel, web designer and founder of Squarespace template shop for online service providers, Opal Templates.

    Today I'm sharing 6 simple upgrades you can make to your about page to build trust and show your expertise to potential clients before hopping on the discovery call. This little often-ignored page can go along way when you use it strategically!


    Try Tolstoy, an interactive video plugin for your website! (affiliate link)

    Shop Moonstone, the newest Squarespace template designed for service-providers!

    Connect on Instagram

    16 min
  • EP 12: 10 Ways To Upgrade Your Business With Notion

    Welcome to episode 12 of Freelance Gems! I'm your host, Isabel, web designer and founder of Squarespace template shop for online service providers, Opal Templates.

    Today I'm sharing 10 of my favorite ways to upgrade, streamline and organize my business with Notion, the famous productivity app that every Youtuber has a template for.


    I wanted to make this in case you're in need of some biz organization (I think we all are) and if you're Notion-curious, because there's a lot of hype around this app but not always a simple breakdown of what you can actually use it for! Hopefully this gives you some organization inspo, and if you want to start from a template, I have a website planner and marketing planner made just for Notion :)

    MY MARKETING PLAN NOTION TEMPLATE 

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    Shop Moonstone, the newest Squarespace template designed for service-providers!

    Connect on Instagram

    18 min
  • Ep 11: My Unpopular Opinions On Running A Service-Based Business

    Welcome to episode 11 of Freelance Gems! I'm your host, Isabel, web designer and founder of Squarespace template shop for online service providers, Opal Templates.

    Today I'm sharing my most unpopular opinions on running a service-based business. At least, I think these are unpopular opinions…? Who knows!


    We're gonna question some business norms that I find rather irritating, maybe you'll feel the opposite! Maybe you'll be like “yeah! I hate that too!”. Either way, the tea is getting spilled today.  

    MY MARKETING PLAN NOTION TEMPLATE 

    50% off your first year of Flodesk

    Shop Moonstone, the newest Squarespace template designed for service-providers

    Connect on Instagram

    21 min
  • Ep 10: 4 Books For A Simpler Business

    Welcome to episode 10 of Freelance Gems! I'm your host, Isabel, web designer and founder of Squarespace template shop for online service providers, Opal Templates.


    Today I'm keeping the podcast chill and am just sharing 4 of my favorite business books that'll make your business easier, simpler and hopefully more fun. 


    Shop Moonstone, the newest Squarespace template designed for service-providers


    Connect on Instagram

    12 min
  • Ep 9: Building Your 1-Page Marketing Plan

    Welcome to episode 9 of Freelance Gems! I'm your host, Isabel, web designer and founder of Squarespace template shop for online service providers, Opal Templates.

    Today I'm breaking down EXACTLY how to build your 1-page marketing plan so grab some paper and follow along, cause by the end of this episode, you should be able to have this all done!

    Oh and keep that thing out where you can see it after, please!

    MY MARKETING PLAN NOTION TEMPLATE 

    50% off your first year of Flodesk

    1-Page Marketing Plan Book

    Shop Amethyst, the newest Squarespace template designed for service-providers

    Connect on Instagram


    13 min
  • Ep 8: 3 Work Week Formats To Try

    Welcome to episode 8 of Freelance Gems! I'm your host, Isabel, web designer and founder of Squarespace template shop for online service providers, Opal Templates.

    Today I'm sharing 3 of my favorite work week formats for you to try, or take what you like from each and make your own! As a service provider, your work week is one of the easiest things to take control over that can make your business way more enjoyable (before you can control things like your income and such), so play around and see what works for you!

    Resources mentioned: Nesha Woolery 

    Shop Amethyst, the newest template!

    Connect on Instagram


    12 min
  • Ep 7: Choosing Between a DIY Website, Templates & Custom Design

    Welcome to episode 7 of Freelance Gems! I'm your host, Isabel, web designer and founder of Squarespace template shop for online service providers, Opal Templates.

    Today I'm sharing my best advice to help you decide between a DIY website, a designer-made template, or investing in fully custom design for your service based business. All choices have pros and cons and are best for different stages of business, so I hope this helps you decide what's right for you!

    Shop Amethyst, the newest template!

    Connect on Instagram



    13 min
  • Ep 5: My Daily, Weekly & Quarterly Planning System

    Welcome to episode 5 of Freelance Gems! I'm your host, Isabel, web designer and founder of Squarespace template shop for online service providers, Opal Templates. 

    In this quick episode I share the quarterly, weekly & daily planning system that helps me get it all done as an online service provider & business owner. 

    Resources mentioned: The 12 Week Year & Make Time

    Connect with me on Instagram 

    Shop Squarespace templates at Opal Templates (new templates launching 6/28/22!)

    13 min
  • Ep 4: Elevating Your Inquiry Process

    Welcome to episode 4 of Freelance Gems! I'm your host, Isabel, web designer and founder of Squarespace template shop for online service providers, Opal Templates.

    In this quick episode I share 5 ways you can elevate your inquiry process, from changes you can make to the form itself to templates and processes that come after, all centered around making the process smoother & more efficient at weeding out red flag clients from the start. 

    Connect with me on Instagram 

    Shop Squarespace templates at Opal Templates

    11 min

About Freelance Gems

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Welcome to Freelance Gems, a podcast on website strategy, marketing & productivity methods for freelancers looking to build stress-free brands. Hosted by Isabel Feuerstein, founder of Opal…