Are you ready to get started as a virtual assistant but worry about landing clients? On today’s episode, I am chatting with Erika Kramer. Erika shares her story on how she went from teacher to virtual assistant. She shares how it took her a little while to find her first client but the persistence and consistency that she put into building her business kept her from giving up. Erika’s story is a reminder that if you build your solid foundation and work hard to do this, you can! Tune in to hear more!

Thanks for listening! Check out the show notes (link below) for links and resources mentioned in today’s episode! 

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SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode227

***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!***

Have you ever thought about working with Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) sellers? On today’s episode, I am joined by Sara Whittaker and her client, Sara Marye. We dive more into the niche of TPT and hear how they both got started and what they do in their businesses. We talk about getting hired in the TPT niche and where to find those clients. They both share tips on getting hired in this space and what they are looking for when hiring to have that strong contractor and client relationship. If you have thought about stepping into the TPT niche, this episode is one that you are going to want to hear!

Thanks for listening! Check out the show notes for links and resources mentioned in today’s episode! 

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SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode226

***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!***

Are you wanting to freelance but scared to start? Do the “what ifs” keep you from starting? You know this is exactly what you want but fear holds you back. Then, this episode is just for you! In this episode I’m going to walk you through the 3 step framework you can use to help conquer your fear of starting. I share with you the common fears I hear from those of you who want to start and I talk you through them. I even share how I recently went through this framework to help me! You can go after the things you want. Use this framework if you are feeling scared to start. 

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

Don’t forget about my new training happening TODAY at 12 PM CST, the "Step by Step Plan to Earn 3K as a VA Working 25 Hours a Week”. 

SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode225

***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!***

Which comes first — the skills or the clients? Has the thought of having to know a ton of softwares before you can land clients scared you from even starting? Good news, you already have the skills! Yes, you do! You can translate your current skills into the freelance space even if you don’t have direct experience doing those specific tasks. In today’s episode I am going to be walking you through how the skills you have do translate, chatting with you about what to do when you see those beginner job opportunities that have a ton of qualifications to meet, and sharing with you how I can help you with your freelancing journey.

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

Don’t forget about my new training NEXT MONDAY at 12 PM CST, the "Step by Step Plan to Earn 3K as a VA Working 25 Hours a Week"

SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode224

Hey there! I am super excited to share with you all today about how to pivot your business to a premium business. This week we have opened the doors to my new course called Pivot to Premium. Whether you are established in your freelance business and looking to take your business to the next level or you are new to the freelance life and ready to hit big income goals - this is for you! Check out the show notes (link below) for the link to join!

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Thinking about freelancing? Check out my Launch Fast Crash Course 

SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode223

Everyone’s path to freelancing can look so different. It’s important to remember that you can take any skills or background that you have and leverage that to find success in freelancing. Today I am joined by Live Free Academy alum, Carrie Roper, who is sharing her story with us today. Carrie has previously worked with companies like The Ellen Degeneres show, Netflix, Buzzfeed, MTV, Hulu, Fox, the Las Vegas Raiders and more and she shares today how she took her experience and found success in freelancing.

Check out the show notes (link below) for resources and links mentioned in today’s episode!

Connect with me on Instagram: @micala.quinn

Thinking about freelancing? Check out my Launch Fast Crash Course 

SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode222

***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!***

Are you wanting to find a way to stand out in your pitches and portfolios and get hired? If so, you are in for a treat today with our guest Allie Stewart. Allie is a former Live Free Academy alum and now a certified DOO and certified OBM specializing in team management. Allie is bringing her knowledge and expertise today and sharing with us ways to stand out in our pitches and portfolio - including some common mistakes that she sees and things you can do to improve. Listen in as Allie gives tips and tricks to helping you get hired.

Connect with me on Instagram: @micala.quinn

Thinking about freelancing? Check out my Launch Fast Crash Course 

SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode221

***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!***

Can you imagine what it would be like to start your freelancing journey today and be able to resign from your job in just four months? That was Kiaya Sinclair’s reality. Kiaya joined the Live Free Academy in November of 2021 and by March of 2022 was putting in her resignation at her corporate job! Kiaya even doubled her corporate income working part time hours and now has the time to enjoy life on her terms! Tune in to hear more about Kiaya’s story.

Don’t forget! I have a live training happening today September 12 at Noon CST! Sign up at www.micalaquinn.com/live

Connect with me on Instagram: @micala.quinn

Thinking about freelancing? Check out my Launch Fast Crash Course

SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode220

***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 Labor Day! Happy September! This month is a special one for me because we are celebrating 5 years of The Live Free Academy and 4 years of The Live Free Podcast! For today’s episode I wanted to share with you the 5 things I have learned about success over the last 5 years. These are things I have learned in my own business and through helping over 2,000 women with their freelancing businesses as well.

To celebrate 4 years of the podcast, we are doing a giveaway for a free 30 min strategy session with me! Check out the show notes (link below) for more information about how to enter.

Don’t forget! I have a live training happening September 12 all about freelancing. Sign up at www.micalaquinn.com/live

Connect with me on Instagram: @micala.quinn

Thinking about freelancing? Check out my Launch Fast Crash Course 

SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode219

***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!***

Does the financial side of freelancing and owning your own business hold you back? Today’s guest, Sarah Young, helps you to understand this side of things a little more and can help you from feeling stuck. Sarah breaks down the financial side of freelancing including information abut taxes, retirement when you are self-employed, pricing, investing, and what to track in your own business. We also talk about how Sarah got started, imposter syndrome, the common challenges that Sarah sees with female service providers, and when to hire a bookkeeper. This episode is full of value and can help whether you have been in business for a while or thinking about starting.

Don’t forget! I have a live training happening September 12 all about freelancing. Sign up at www.micalaquinn.com/live

Thanks for listening! Check out the show notes (link below) for the links and resources mentioned in today’s episode!

Connect with me on Instagram: @micala.quinn

Thinking about freelancing? Check out my Launch Fast Crash Course

SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode218

***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!***