The Live Free Podcast with Micala Quinn

Hey there! Happy Monday! In today’s episode, we chat with Chesney, who went from enrolling in Live Free Academy to quitting her job in just 90 days! Chesney's freelancing journey is nothing short of inspiring!  After enrolling in April, she landed her first two clients within a month during our "Land Your First (or Next) Client Challenge" and by July, she had quit her job. Now, she gets to work from home with her almost 8 month old! She replaced her previous income and only works 15-20 hours a week!

Chesney shares how she landed her clients, the tasks she manages for them, and how she learned new tools on the job. She talks about work

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***There is now a 12 month payment plan for the Live Free Academy! You can get started today for just $147! Head over to go.micalaquinn.com for more details and to sign up!***

In today’s episode, we’re featuring Tiffany, a seasoned freelancer who has been working with social media influencers for SIX years! As a stay-at-home mom of three, Tiffany has turned freelancing into a stable, long-term career that fits her family life perfectly. 

When Tiffany first started, she was earning an extra $2,000 a month working part-time hours. That extra income made a huge difference for her family! But now that all of her kids are in school, Tiffany has taken on a few more clients and has increased her income to over $4,000 a month while still working only 15-20 hours a week!

Tiffany shares what its like working with influencers and why they desperately need virtual assistants.

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One of the number one concerns I hear from moms wanting to start freelancing is this: “I’m so nervous to invest and it not work for me.” But after 7 years of helping over 4,000 students achieve their freelancing goals, I can confidently say the Live Free Academy is designed to make sure that doesn’t happen. In today’s quick episode, I’m breaking down exactly why the Live Free Academy is a fail-proof plan for building your freelance business. I walk through how the program ensures your success, from step-by-step guidance to ongoing support.

Plus, our 7 year anniversary sale is happening now! You can save $500 on enrollment now through Friday at midnight (CST). If you’re ready to take the leap, go to go.micalaquinn.com/academy and enroll today!

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Hey guys! Happy Monday! This week, we’re celebrating a major milestone – 7 years of helping moms like you find flexible ways to work from home. 

In today’s episode, I’m recapping some recent success stories from Live Free Academy students and giving you an inside look at what it’s like to be part of the program. I’ll walk you through how I can help you build your business and the support you will receive every step of the way. If you've been considering freelancing, now is the perfect time. Our anniversary sale kicks off on September 9th, but if you join the VIP list, you’ll get early access and exclusive doorbusters available only to VIP members!

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As summer ends and the back-to-school season begins, the fall hiring boom is upon us! In this episode, I’m sharing three tips to help you land freelance clients right now. Learn how to tap into local brick-and-mortar businesses, leverage word-of-mouth referrals, and stay consistent to achieve your income goals!

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Happy Monday! In today's episode, Amanda Hiler shares how she transitioned from being a high school English teacher to a successful freelancer. After struggling to balance her teaching with being a wife and a mom, Amanda decided to make a change. She now works just 25 hours a week as a virtual assistant and makes 33% more than she did as a full-time teacher!

Tune in to hear how Amanda transitioned from teaching to freelancing, how she landed her first retainer client while still working full-time, and how she found her niche working with wealth managers. This episode is packed with insights on building a flexible, profitable freelance business while balancing motherhood.

You'll love this episode if you're a mom dreaming of staying home with your kids, a teacher considering freelancing, or someone looking for inspiration to create a flexible work-life balance.

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***There is now a 12 month payment plan for the Live Free Academy! You can get started today for just $147! Head over to go.micalaquinn.com for more details and to sign up!***

Happy Monday! Today, we're chatting with Stephanie Loesel about how she built her freelance business and left her full-time job after just 1 month. Stephanie launched her freelancing virtual assisting business with the goal of having a side hustle until she booked enough clients. However, she quickly scaled to five clients in just five weeks and was able to stay home with her daughter almost immediately!

In this episode, Stephanie shares how she landed her clients in the holistic wellness industry, the tasks she does for them, and how she balances working from home with her 8-month-old daughter and no childcare. 

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***There is now a 12 month payment plan for the Live Free Academy! You can get started today for just $147! Head over to go.micalaquinn.com for more details and to sign up!***

Today we’re chatting with Samantha Hogge about her transition from being a stay-at-home mom to a freelancer. Samantha’s family of 6 recently moved from Kansas to New York for her husband’s medical training, and Samantha turned to freelancing as a way to help her family stay on top of the expenses of New York living.

Samantha shares how she incorporated her love for crocheting into her freelancing business. She discusses the strategies she used to land her clients, the types of tasks she handles for her clients, and what her days look like. 

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***There is now a 12 month payment plan for the Live Free Academy! You can get started today for just $147! Head over to go.micalaquinn.com for more details and to sign up!***

Today we’re chatting with Kaleigh Tracy, a mom to four kids under 6, about how she successfully works from home while managing her busy household. Kaleigh shares her journey into freelancing, which began unexpectedly when she lost her childcare during maternity leave. She tried to find another option for childcare so she could go back to her corporate job but everything in her area was either full or wasn’t able to accommodate all four of her kiddos. With no other option, Kaleigh turned to freelancing... and thrived!

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***There is now a 12 month payment plan for the Live Free Academy! You can get started today for just $147! Head over to go.micalaquinn.com for more details and to sign up!***

Hey there! Can you believe it's mid-July already? In this episode, we discuss three essential tips for managing multiple clients as a freelancer, just in time for the upcoming back-to-school hiring boom. I'll share some practical advice on planning your work hours, tracking your time for each client, and onboarding new clients effectively.

And, if you're just checking out freelancing and dreaming of staying home with your kids while still making an income, you're in the right place. Now is the perfect time to start laying the foundation for your freelance business, so you can be ready to land clients by August or September. The Live Free Academy is the shortcut route to go from not really knowing what freelancing is or how to start to working with paying with clients in less than 30 days. Enroll at go.micalaquinn.com/academy!

Check out the show notes for more information and any links or resources mentioned in today’s episode!

SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode296

Thanks for listening! Connect with me on Instagram: @micala.quinn