The Burnt Out Freelancer

Welcome back to Part Two of our Series on “How to get started as a freelancer”. In this episode we go all in on RED flags, how to spot scams from a miles away without getting burnt and simple tools to give you the extra edge.

TLDR:
☕How to spot red flags from potential clients before starting a discovery call. Don't let desperation lead you to nightmare clients! 🚩
☕ The best free tools to professionally book discovery calls because first impressions do make a difference
☕ Why saying ‘No’ to score creep will result in your business growth
☕ Key questions to ask potential clients, including their conversion rate and ideal audience
☕ Molly’s big red flag lesson 

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As we stared at the blinking cursor on our blank google doc trying to figure out the direction of this podcast and contemplated life, a ‘don’t reinvent the wheel’ of an idea came pouring in: why not begin at well, the beginning? And just like that, our Three Part Series on ‘How to get started as a Freelancer’ was born.

In this episode, we give you the inside scoop on getting your biz setup, stop quitting on yourself, to getting paid the right way + on YOUR terms. Cuz mama’s gotta get paid!

TLDR:
☕ Why it’s time to stop holding yourself back and just F*cking start the thing
☕ The reason top notch client communication will be your biggest game changer
☕ What to do when you do not have a portfolio and how to start one
☕ This is the best business to create with zero start up costs and why flexibility is key
☕ Why waiting for the perfect Instagram office will get you nowhere in life
☕ Marketing yourself - where to find clients so you’re not scrolling your day away

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In our Pilot Episode, we go behind-the-scenes on our journey from customer service and hospitality to busting out emails and building website for clients. When 2020 hit and the world became virtual, we took it as the cue to finally make the leap into freelance life!

TLDR:
☕ How to start out with social media services
☕ Being open to trying new services and skills as a bright-eyed newbie freelancer
☕ It’s okay to Google A LOT
☕ The difference between being called a VA (aka slave to the inbox), freelancer (fancy pants for I work in PJs), or service provider (aka I bring the magic) and how your title can transform how clients view (and pay) you!
☕ Avoiding burnout so you don't end up sobbing under your desk   
☕ Being honest about the real work-from-home freelance life

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LaTara likes Honeybooks 

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