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I’m sure you’ve heard that nobody’s perfect…

Making mistakes is inevitable. But wouldn’t it be nice to avoid some common pitfalls that freelancers make when you’re just getting started? Check out this week’s episode of FreeMamaTV for my tips to help you have a smooth start. Just because perfect isn’t possible, doesn’t mean you should make freelancing any harder than it has to be. Be sure to talk to me in the comments if this video resonates with you!

P.S.Ready to debunk 5 Myths about freelancing? Check out last week’s episode of FreeMamaTV!

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Have you ever been told you need a portfolio and a website to be a freelancer? Or that the market is too saturated for you to even find freelance jobs right now? How about that freelancing isn’t a sustainable career path? Well, I’m here to bust those myths along with several others and tell you exactly what you need to do to reframe and actually become a freelancing mom. If this sounds helpful, make sure you check out this week’s episode of FreeMamaTV!

P.S. If you’re interested in learning more about how to become a YouTube manager, check out last week’s episode of FreeMamaTV!

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Video is everywhere. I mean, just look at social media platforms in recent years… TikTok, reels, shorts… And soooo many entrepreneurs use YouTube as a strategic way to expand their audience online. But they need help not only editing their videos effectively, but managing the channel to get the most reach. What sets YouTube apart from other platforms and how can you become an asset to business owners and content creators? Watch this week’s episode of FreeMamamTV to find out! It’s the last in the “Freelance Niche Best of 2022” series and I am talking with our very own FreeMamaTV manager, Sam Dee. Has this series been helpful for you? Let us know!

P.S. If you’re interested in learning more about how to be a copywriter with no experience, check out last week’s episode of FreeMamaTV!

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A huge objection we hear in the Free Mama community is “…but I don’t have any experience.” And although that may be true when it comes to freelance work, that doesn’t mean you don’t have the skills. Do you love to read? Was English your favorite class? Are you the go-to person for all things grammar and the proofreader for your friends’ papers in school? If you’ve always loved to read and write, but are unsure how you could do that as a freelancer, chances are you’d be a great freelance copywriter. All you have to do is start, and you can do that by watching this week’s installment of FreeMamaTV’s Freelance Niche Best of 2022, Land Copywriting Jobs with NO Experience with Abbi Perets! This episode is jam-packed with value so make sure you check it out!

P.S. Learn all about how to become a Facebook Ads Manager by watching last week’s episode of FMTV!

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You see them any time you open Facebook. You may have even bought from one or two. Heck, maybe it’s even how you found The Free Mama! Facebook Ads are a huge way the social media giant monetizes its platform…   But they could make you a bunch of money, too! Business owners will pay Big Bucks for someone to do their Facebook ads correctly. So why shouldn’t that person be you? This week’s episode of our Best of Freelancing Niche 2022 on FreeMamaTV is about Facebook Ads Management. This video is the best place for you to start if you want to start being an absolute boss at advertising on Facebook, or even if you just want to learn a little bit more! Can’t wait for you to meet Shelby! She may even change your life…

P.S. Learn all about how to become a Real Estate Transaction Coordinator by watching last week’s episode of FMTV!

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So… I’m not sure if you’ve noticed, but the housing market has kind of been crazy pants this past year or so. Houses selling for way over their asking price and only after a few hours of being listed… People are moving to new homes left and right… Rent prices are record-breaking… Needless to say, Real Estate agents are BUSY. And they need help. That’s where you can come in. If you have a background in real estate or have an interest in it or are just really good at communicating and facilitating, you may be the perfect fit for being a real estate Transaction Coordinator (AKA, the Real Estate Agent’s Right-Hand Gal). And that’s why we’re highlighting TC’s in this week’s Virtual Assistant Niche – Best of 2022. Our guest expert and fellow Free Mama, Brittany Kramme, is going to share with you everything you need to know about freelancing as a TC. And to take advantage of this market, you’re probably going to want to start soon!

P.S. Want to know how you can start your graphic design business? Check out last week’s video!

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Have you ever looked at a logo and thought “I can make that better“? Or saw a graphic and deeply admired all of the colors and fonts and wished you could learn to do that too? Or maybe you’ve been a creative your whole life, but you aren’t sure how you could possibly make good money off your talents. #starvingartist All month on FreeMamaTV we are revealing the BEST freelancing niches of 2022 and the Free Mamas who are crushing the field, so they can teach you how to jump in and start earning, too. First up: brand design with Karla Pámanes. You’ve probably heard of graphic design, but this niche within a niche helps set up businesses with a recognizable brand that puts them on the map fast. And the cool thing is, you don’t have to have gone to school for design or already be super talented to rock this niche that’s 2 parts science, 1 part art. If you’re an artist at heart who wants the path to a sustainable and lucrative career as a brand designer, make sure you check out this week’s episode of FreeMamaTV!

P.S. Want to know what skills you need to be a Freelancer? Check out last week’s video!

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Do you feel like you don’t know enough to be successful as a freelancer? It’s so easy to obsess over what software people use in the online world, especially when you’re new. Confusionsoft, anyone? If you’ve had the urge to enroll in every software course in order to even get started, you’re not alone. But the truth is that these hard, technical skills that you’re worrying about play a much smaller role in your ability to get clients than you think. So what is the key to landing those first few clients, even when you’re brand-spanking new? Well, you’ll have to watch today’s episode of FreeMamaTV to find out.

P.S. You need to know how to sell your services online. Lucky for you, Wendy Brick is an absolute expert in that and came on last week’s episode of FreeMamaTV. Check it out now!

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Registration is FINALLY open for the Free in 23 Day Challenge! If you’re ALL IN – skip this post and head here: challenge.thefreemama.com You may still be wondering what the heck these #freein23 posts all over the Free Mama Movement Facebook Group are all about, so if that’s you, let me fill you in on what we’re doing and who this is for. This is for you if… You want to get that first client but you have NO idea where to start…⁣ Or… You’ve been inconsistently plugging away at this freelancing thing, but it isn’t really working… Or… ⁣ You need to gain a few more clients in order to FINALLY be able to quit that job, but you’ve hit a wall.

Putting yourself out there can feel scary, especially when you are brand new to the online space, and you aren’t sure where to go, who to talk to, or what to say. Plus, it’s easy to get crazy distracted by all the “sexy” marketing tactics out there, get overwhelmed, and then do nothing. I’m talking about things like dancing in reels and TikTok videos, feeling like you have to post every single day, go live on video or create a blog. Don’t worry, I won’t be asking you to do ANY of those things. Because the truth is, none of that really matters when it comes to finding your next client as a freelancer, coach, or any other service provider working 1:1 with clients. Do you think when you’re getting started as a freelancer that implementing these high-level strategies is easy? Of course it isn’t! Which is exactly why it won’t help you when you’re just starting out. What IS easy is following the steps in our 23 day challenge, delivered one day at a time into our private Facebook Group. Each day, we will show you, on video, exactly what networking or marketing strategy you can implement all by yourself. Plus, we’ve made most of the steps plug & play for you. You’ll receive templates, tools, and formulas you can use to go along with the daily tutorials. JUMP INTO THE FREE IN 23 DAY CHALLENGE NOW! But you don’t have to jump in alone.⁣ ⁣ I, along with my entire team, am going to dive in with you.⁣ ⁣ Inside of the Free in 23 Day Challenge.⁣.. ⁣ Inside this Challenge, we are going to work on getting that next client WITH YOU.⁣ ⁣ No more excuses.⁣ ⁣ No more playing small.⁣ ⁣ No more staying frozen in that same spot.⁣ ⁣ We are going to sign your next client with you.⁣ ⁣ I am going to personally lead you through 23 days of resources, videos, and tips to expand your network, market your business, and gain your next client.⁣ ⁣ You’ll have your own FB group to keep you motivated for the full 3 weeks and 2 days… ⁣ You’ll get a free pre-challenge checklist to make sure you get started on the right track…⁣ ⁣ You’ll get a live workshop at the end of the challenge to answer any lingering questions with me live…⁣ ⁣ And you’ll get every one of these resources and trainings for ONE DOLLAR per day.⁣ ⁣ Be one of the first to say YES and jump into the Challenge group early. We start August 1!

Do you believe in timing? Now, I want to be clear that you’ll never feel ready to jump outside your comfort zone or that there’s a perfect time to put yourself out there, but I do believe things happens for a reason. A few years ago, I mapped out a challenge to help Free Mamas make big moves, one small step at a time… I called it Free in 23… because, 1. Rhyming and 2. Isn’t freedom what we’re after here? Catchy, right?!  I literally do not remember why we didn’t move forward with this idea, other than the fact that it could not be more needed than RIGHT NOW. After two years of COVID fatigue, the Great Resignation, and now worrying about inflation… There’s never been a better time to take control of your financial situation as a freelancer. Now is the right time to launch the Free in 23 Day Challenge to help you land your next client. We’ve never done this with our students before, but after mapping out in extreme detail what I have in store for you and sharing it with my team, they responded with different versions of:

Why did they say that? Because it is just $1 a day for 23 days of day-by-day, step-by-step actions for you to take to improve your networking and the marketing of your services. If you’ve been freelancing, this challenge will hold you accountable to be more consistent in keeping that pipeline full and positioning you as the go-to in your niche. If you’re brand new, don’t worry, we’ve got you. The challenge includes a bonus Pre-Challenge Success Kit to make sure you’ve got what you need to be implement the daily tasks. PLUS, you’ll get access to a private Facebook Group where my team and I will not only be cheering you on and answering your questions, but we’ll also be going through the challenge right alongside you! And because your results in this challenge are super important to us, we’re also going to host a LIVE workshop with Lauren during the challenge to work on whatever mindset blocks or logistical questions are showing up for you. But I need you to do me a favor… because there’s a really good chance if we do this again, it will cost a lot more. And because I love automation, we may not do it live like this again in the future… So here comes the favor… I need you to show up for yourself on this one. You may have a last-minute summer trip planned. Maybe you’re already focused on kids going back to school. Maybe you’re nervous, scared, intimidated, or second-guessing yourself. Here’s the deal – you’re always going to be able to come up with a reason NOT to do something. I want you to remind yourself of the reasons you MUST show up for yourself on this one. The sign-up page isn’t quite ready yet, so here’s what I want you to do to show us (and yourself) that you’re all in. Post in the Free Mama Facebook Group, your profile, IG, all the places (don’t worry we’ll share it if you tag me @laurengoldenfreemama on IG) that you’re ready to rock and roll. Let us know who you are and what you do and use the hashtags #freein23 and #imdoingit Whether you’re looking for your next client or your very first one, this challenge is for you. We kick off on August 1…