Welcome to the Talking Freelance Podcast! In this episode, Leah is joined by fellow freelance expert Sarah Duran, where they both share valuable insight on how to best manage your time when you are the one in charge of it! Below you'll find resources from Sarah that are sure to help kickstart your freelancing career.

Sarah Duran's Blog:
https://www.fruitioninitiatives.com/blog/how-to-focus-on-what-s-important-and-actually-get-it-done 

Check out Sarah’s Book - Instant Freelancer

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Welcome to the Talking Freelance Podcast! In this episode, Leah shares expert advice and best practices when it comes to getting paid for your work. Also some tips and tricks to avoid scams and unverified clients on the platform. You can never be too careful, especially when it comes to your career!

Getting Paid Episode links for show notes:Manage How You Get Paid:

https://support.upwork.com/hc/en-us/articles/211060918-Manage-How-You-Get-Paid

Freelancer Service Fees:

https://support.upwork.com/hc/en-us/articles/211062538-Freelancer-Service-Fees

Hourly Payment Protection:

https://support.upwork.com/hc/en-us/articles/211068288-Hourly-Payment-Protection

Staying Safe on Upwork:

https://support.upwork.com/hc/en-us/articles/211067668-Staying-Safe-on-Upwork

Client disputed my hours:

https://support.upwork.com/hc/en-us/articles/211068588-Client-disputed-my-hours 

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Welcome to the Talking Freelance Podcast! In this episode, Leah discusses the best practices when managing your time, boundaries, and expectations with your new clients. The key is finding the perfect balance between work and life, however, sometimes that can be easier said than done. Tune into this episode to get some expert tips to manage these responsibilities and more!

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Welcome to the Talking Freelance Podcast! In this episode, Leah goes over some of the major factors to consider when finding a client, how to price yourself effectively, and how to avoid scams on job boards. This expert advice will get you ready to spot the best clients sooner, saving you valuable time in the long run.

Understanding and Using Connects
https://support.upwork.com/hc/en-us/articles/211062898-Understanding-and-Using-Connects 

Stay Safe on Upwork
https://support.upwork.com/hc/en-us/articles/211067668-Staying-Safe-on-Upwork

Hourly vs. Fixed-Price Projects
https://support.upwork.com/hc/en-us/articles/211063418-Hourly-vs-Fixed-Price-Projects

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Welcome to the Talking Freelance Podcast! In this episode, Leah shares some insight for newcomers to the platform, and what to expect when breaking into the freelance scene. If you’re experiencing burnout from a 9-5 gig and are looking for a change of pace, switching to the freelance lifestyle might be right for you!

Resource Mentioned: https://www.leahmeyers.com/launch-plan-guide

Blog Resources:

https://www.leahmeyers.com/blog/how-to-create-a-stand-out-upwork-profile

https://www.upwork.com/resources/advantages-of-being-a-freelancer

Mini-Course: https://www.leahmeyers.com/profile-success-mini-course

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Welcome to the Talking Freelance Podcast! In this episode, Leah is joined by renowned Upwork talent and close friend, Camille Kurtenbach, as they discuss their success stories on Upwork, some tips on growing your business as a new freelancer, and what’s to come in future episodes of the show!

Article mentioned in the podcast: https://support.upwork.com/hc/en-us/articles/360049702614-Upwork-s-Talent-Badges

Link to Camille's site: https://positivityplatform.mykajabi.com/

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