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This is definitely hurting your business


Is not knowing your niche (or the services you’ll provide in your freelancing business) preventing you from attracting potential clients?

Maybe it’s the reason you’re working too hard, because you’re doing a variety of work for all types of business owners.

Or worst of all, maybe it has you paralyzed from talking to people about your business at all.

Oh, Mama?. I have so been there.

I mean, how are you supposed to know what to do when you’ve never done it before?!

But how are you supposed to gain experience when you can’t get started because you don’t know what to do?!
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Getting started can be really hard… which is why I’ve put together something that I know will make it so much easier for you.

I’m teaming up with 6 experts in the Riches in the Niches Workshop series to show you how to niche down so you can clearly communicate the problem you solve, and earn 2x, 5x or even 10x what you’re currently charging by mastering a specialized skill set.

We put so much thought into bringing in the experts to help you step up, wherever you’re at. Take a look:

FOR THE UNDERCHARGING COPYWRITERS…

Learn exactly how to get paid $2,000 or more to write premium email sequences for clients with Abbi Perets.

FOR THE STRESSED-OUT SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGERS…

Discover the content repurposing niche, your ticket to sustainable $5k+ months without being glued to your phone with Ellyse Colson.

FOR THE HOSPITALITY LOVERS GONE DIGITAL…

Learn how to quickly niche down into virtual events with the 3-day live virtual event model with Amanda Engler.

FOR THE ADMIN VA WHO WANTS TO EARN MORE…

Master the Project Management tool ClickUp and learn exactly how to set up your client’s systems to scale for success with Ashley Weigl.

FOR THE CREATIVE VA WHO GEEKS OUT ON STRATEGY…

Discover how to leverage the YouTube platform to help content creators explode their businesses using the content king… VIDEO… with Sam Damicis.

FOR THE TECH VA WHO WANTS TO STREAMLINE SERVICES…

Learn how to launch your clients’ podcasts in 10 easy steps and get a killer start to landing podcast clients with Haili Murch.

Whew!

If one of these jumps out at you, enroll in just that workshop which will help you declare your speciality with the confidence of a mastered skill set!

If you are still spinning around what services will be in alignment with your strengths and bring you fulfillment, enroll in more than one and look for the in-depth training that lights you up!

We priced these 90-minute workshops affordably so that you have no excuses about why you can’t niche down and level up.


Make sure you reserve your spot now before the deal is gone.

To your riches!
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Start A Business From Home That Stands Out (FMTV THE BEST OF THE BEST)

I am giving away the best tips for virtual assistants to start a business from home and give the best ways to attract clients TODAY!!

It’s time for you to start your business and these virtual assistant tips to learn how to optimize your social media, how to stand out in a competitive market, and how to get clients fast.

Stop asking yourself, “How do I stand out?” and watch this video!

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Stop asking yourself, “How do I stand out?” and watch this video!

P.S. Wondering how to do email management as a VA? Watch last week’s Best of the Best to get a head start!

And don’t forget to subscribe to Free Mama TV so you’re alerted each and every time a new episode drops!


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Are you struggling to find your niche?


“The Riches are in the Niches”

Have you heard that saying?

Well, over here at The Free Mama, it’s something we take very seriously, mostly because we know it’s one of the things that Free Mamas struggle with most.

I usually see this happen for two reasons:

1. There are so many things you can do, and so you feel hesitant about ditching any of them, because what if you miss an opportunity?

2. There is nothing you feel like you can do. You either haven’t worked in years or you’re coming from a profession where this transition to the online space just doesn’t make sense… yet!

No matter which camp you’re in, I understand it’s difficult to declare yourself an expert at any one thing.

What if you change your mind?
What if you pick the wrong thing?
What if you can’t deliver?
What if someone wants to hire you for something else?

What ifs are exhausting. The truth is, I’ve coached thousands of freelancers, and in order to build your business and monthly revenue with more ease, you need to find your niche and get really good at it.

Here’s the good news… it’s a whole lot easier to learn how to do one thing really well than to try to be good at everything.

That’s why I’m so excited to bring in some people who know their niches better than anyone else. And they are going to show you exactly how they do what they do so that you can follow in their footsteps ASAP.

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It’s called the Riches in the Niches Workshop series and these 6 experts are going to hold nothing back when delivering their knowledge to you in their 90-minute live, interactive sessions.

During these workshops you’ll discover:

-How to Write Premium Email Sequences for Clients
-How to Quickly Repurpose Content to Increase Your Client’s Digital Footprint
-How to Quickly Niche Down into Virtual Events with the 3-Day Live Virtual Event Model
-How to Set Up Your Clients’ Project Management System to Scale for Success
-How to Leverage YouTube Creators to Build a Business around the Content King… Video!
-How to Launch Your Client’s Podcast in 10 Easy Steps

And here’s how it works: you can sign up for the workshop that will help you declare your specialty with the confidence of a mastered skill set, or you can enroll in more than one if you’re still unclear on the profitable path that interests you most.

Each 90-minute workshop is live on Zoom, interactive, includes Q&As, and replays will be provided to everyone who signs up! You’ll also have the opportunity to learn more if you want to dive deeper at the end of the session.

Plus, for this week only, you can snag 50% off!

You have access to all 6 of these incredible workshops for half off through Cyber Monday, November 29 when you use the code SAVE50WORKSHOP

This is an unbeatable opportunity to work closely with industry experts, get clear on the service you provide and declare your niche to the world.

2022 won’t know what’s coming…
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You are not alone

I was just on a Morning Huddle call with my team, and one of my amazing employees noted, “wow, Lauren, you seem to have a lot of energy today!”

Now, if you don’t already know me, I’m a pretty energetic person all the time. I talk fast, wave my arms often, and am quite animated anytime I’m in conversation with someone, online or in person.

I think what she actually meant was that I had a happy energy today.

The truth is, we’ve been going through a pretty hard time at the Golden house, and it’s been weighing heavily on my soul.

I’m usually pretty good about not letting it interfere with my ability to work or the way I show up for my clients, but my team not only sees right through it, I also choose to let them in on that part of my life.

It’s super hard. It requires trust and vulnerability, but there’s also something very freeing in being open about mental health.

As the leader of our homes and businesses, it’s really easy to feel as though we have the weight of the world, or at least our families’ worlds, on our shoulders.

If you’re carrying it all on your own, it’s difficult not to buckle under the pressure.

And on top of that, with the holidays right around the corner, I realize how this can be a painful time of year for a lot of people.

Whether you are dealing with overwhelm, loss, seasonal depression or any other challenge right now, you are not alone, and you will get through this.

It’s so important for us to acknowledge the happy moments where we can, the silver linings and the gratitude.

Hang in there, sharing with you some of my happy energy today.

I hope you have found your way to our Free Mama Movement Facebook group because our community has an abundance of love and support to go around, and in it, you will find that you are not alone in the struggles of building a business, or motherhood.
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83: Never Let Your Clients Down

“All disappointments come from unmet expectations”

I have gotten the question of “how do you get over the fear of not meeting clients’ expectations?” and on this week’s episode of Free Mama Radio I map out how you can do just this!

Make sure you take a listen to the whole episode because all three tips I share can be applied in all aspects of your life!

In Today’s Episode We Discuss: 

  • Getting over the fear of not meeting client expectations
  • Controlling the pace
  • The importance of communication
  • Understanding how to measure success

There is a lot of pressure to not let your clients down! And understandably so, they are paying you for your services, and you want to make sure they get their money’s worth.

So, these three tips will help you feel like you will never let your clients down. And it all starts with YOU!

First, Make sure you are realistic and honest with yourself! You should be controlling your own pace. You are the one ultimately in control.

Second, just like any relationship, you should communicate openly and often, so that there is no guesswork happening with your client or yourself. It’s also important that you realize that you CAN say NO! It is within your power to not be able to meet a deadline, and to communicate this.

Lastly, you need to understand how success is measured. This should be part of your onboarding process. It goes along with setting those expectations AND communicating. This is absolutely key in making sure you never let your clients down.

If you enjoyed these insights, make sure you join us at Free Mama Live where I will be sharing even more helpful tips and have some of my friends there too to share their expertise as well!

Have you checked out my FREE training?!  Would you like the freedom to work from home and spend more time with your family? In this training, you will learn how I became a highly paid virtual administrative consultant in just a few hours a day…. and how you can too!  CLICK HERE for instant access.

Resources Mentioned: 

Free Mama Live 2022

New Free Mama Squad

The Free Training

Join The Free Mama Squad

Join The Free Mama Movement Facebook Group 

** This post may contain affiliate links which means I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you if you use one of the links to purchase. This helps keep the podcast going and I only share products I have used, tested, and love.”

How We Can Connect:

Subscribe to the Podcast

Follow Me on Instagram 

Join The Free Mama Movement on Facebook 

Subscribe & Review on Apple Podcasts

Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today, so you don’t miss any future episodes! I already have so many amazing guests and topics lined up, I would hate for you to miss a single one!  Click here to subscribe on Apple Podcasts

Could I ask a big favor? If you love listening to this podcast, please leave me a review on Apple Podcasts. I read each and every review.  Plus, you get to pay it forward because it will allow other mamas like you to find the podcast! Wondering how to leave a review? Click here to review, then select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review”.  So easy and so appreciated! 

Other Episode You’ll Enjoy

3 Things You May Have Missed If You Skipped Freelance to Freedom This Weekend

How to Start a Profitable Bookkeeping Business with Noemi Aguilar-Horta

How to Make Time to Grow Your Business So You Can Work ON It and Not Just IN It

3 Things 6-Figure Free Mamas Have In Common (and 1 they don’t!)

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Email Management for Virtual Assistants (FMTV THE BEST OF THE BEST)

I have been giving away the best tips for virtual assistants and the best email management tips for a while now!

If you are looking for virtual assistant tips and email management you have come to the right place, you are going to see some of the best practices at work in this Best of the Best Free Mama TV episode!

These tips will guide you to be a top-notch virtual assistant and you’ll be able to start working from home today!

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I am going to give you a great inbox management system and you’ll learn all of the email management tips and tricks. Knowing these tools is part of virtual assistant best practices and you’re going to get it in this virtual assistant training FREE!

P.S. Wondering how to be a social media manager? Watch last week’s Best of the Best to get a head start!

And don’t forget to subscribe to Free Mama TV so you’re alerted each and every time a new episode drops!


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If You Like Podcasts and Thanksgiving…

Have you ever stopped to look at your life and just thought dang, I am so fortunate?

Our family is celebrating our first year back in Kansas City this week and that, with Thanksgiving coming up here in the U.S., has me reflecting on everything for which I have to be thankful.

While we have had to overcome quite a few personal and health challenges this year, I am choosing to focus on gratitude, and so much of what I have is because of the people I have in my life.

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I was especially grateful when I was looking through Free Mama Radio and saw how many incredible friends I have had as guests.

It was difficult, but I have compiled some of my absolute favorite interviews from Free Mama Radio (in no particular order):


Episode 72: Maternity Leave, Contracts & Scaling a Business with Kailey Jacomet

Episode 53: Positive Parenting Solutions: Confidently Handling Tantrums, Independence, and Hard Conversations with Amy McCready

Episode 48: How to Stand Out and Get Hired with Laura Couvillion

Episode 30: Creating Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity in Our Communities with Charmin Rickards and LaDonna Sanders Redmond

Episode 15: Why Sales Is Not a Dirty Word with Ryann Dowdy

Episode 12: Stop Self Sabotaging and Lead a Joy-Filled Life with Bonnie Kelly

Episode 44: Finding the Power to Pivot with Jennifer Grayeb

Episode 4: Learning by Doing: The NerdyGirl’s Advice to Creating Content with Personality with Brittany Bullen

Episode 43:Unlocking the Power of Cyclicality with Jillian Bolanz

Episode 55: Why NOW is the Time to Start Taking Control of Your Future Through Self-Education with Dean Graziosi

Make sure you subscribe to Free Mama Radio and check out the episodes with your fellow Free Mamas (I had so many awesome conversations with my students, I couldn’t pick any favorites!)
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82: 3 Things You May Have Missed If You Skipped Freelance to Freedom This Weekend

Did you skip Freelance to Freedom Weekend?

Well, we’re sad you did. But that doesn’t mean you have to miss out on the AWESOME announcements we made!

Get excited because there are big things happening over here at The Free Mama and listen in because you’ll be able to get in on them all!

In Today’s Episode We Discuss: 

  • All of the details so far for Free Mama Live 2022!
  • What makes us Free Mamas weird
  • The changes happenign over at the *NEW* Free Mama Squad!

There are so many exciting things happening over here at The Free Mama, and we could not be more excited. If you missed all of these announcements at Freelance to Freedom Weekend, we’re happy to share the love now.

We announced that Free Mama Live 2022 will be held at the Sheraton Overland Park, Kansas, March 24-26, and people have already started snatching up tickets! The early bird sale is going on NOW! So make sure you get your tickets too! Can’t wait to see you there!

You probably think of The Free Mama as a course creation company. Well, we want you to throw that notion away. From now on we are a membership community.

One of our speakers said that knowledge does not equal power, APPLIED knowledge is power. Therefore, moving forward, the focus of The Free Mama is not information, but IMPLEMENTATION.

With that being said, the Free Mama Squad now has THREE distinct tiers.

  1. Trial, which is a month-to-month, no-commitment option
  2. Annual, where enjoy more perks and a big discount when you sign up for a yearly membership.
  3. Elite, where you become a Certified Free Mama Mentor and gain access to our Partner Program.

Find out more details here and join the Squad. Because we are your people and we are so excited to support you on your journey as you freelance to freedom!

Have you checked out my FREE training?!  Would you like the freedom to work from home and spend more time with your family? In this training, you will learn how I became a highly paid virtual administrative consultant in just a few hours a day…. and how you can too!  CLICK HERE for instant access.

Resources Mentioned: 

Free Mama Live 2022

New Free Mama Squad

The Free Training

Join The Free Mama Squad

Join The Free Mama Movement Facebook Group 

** This post may contain affiliate links which means I may receive a small commission at no additional cost to you if you use one of the links to purchase. This helps keep the podcast going and I only share products I have used, tested, and love.”

How We Can Connect:

Subscribe to the Podcast

Follow Me on Instagram 

Join The Free Mama Movement on Facebook 

Subscribe & Review on Apple Podcasts

Are you subscribed to my podcast? If you’re not, I want to encourage you to do that today, so you don’t miss any future episodes! I already have so many amazing guests and topics lined up, I would hate for you to miss a single one!  Click here to subscribe on Apple Podcasts

Could I ask a big favor? If you love listening to this podcast, please leave me a review on Apple Podcasts. I read each and every review.  Plus, you get to pay it forward because it will allow other mamas like you to find the podcast! Wondering how to leave a review? Click here to review, then select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review”.  So easy and so appreciated! 

Other Episode You’ll Enjoy

How to Start a Profitable Bookkeeping Business with Noemi Aguilar-Horta

How to Make Time to Grow Your Business So You Can Work ON It and Not Just IN It

3 Things 6-Figure Free Mamas Have In Common (and 1 they don’t!)

Your Business Should Be This

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Did You Hear?

You may have heard some buzzing around the Facebook group over the past few days about the big and crazy amazing changes to the Free Mama Movement.

The official news came last weekend during the Freelance to Freedom Weekend, but in case you weren’t able to attend, consider this your personal announcement AND invitation.

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The Free Mama Movement is now a membership! This means that when you enroll, you’re automatically in the Free Mama Squad for continued community, support, accountability, and training — and your course content will be made available to you as you move your way up through the FREEDOM path.

What’s the FREEDOM path?

Foundation — set yourself up for success and get your virtual business up and running.
Relationships — how to connect with potential clients and start earning money ASAP.
Exposure — how to get visible and have clients coming to you (even if you’re an introvert).
Expertise — grow your skills and become known for what you do.
Discipline — how to run your business like a well-oiled machine.
Overcoming obstacles — get realistic about working from home and how to handle things that come up along the way.
Momentum — how to work smarter, not harder so you can enjoy the life and business you’ve created for yourself.

Are you ready to get unstuck from where you are now — unfulfilled in your 9-5, spread too thin between all your responsibilities, lacking time for yourself, and feeling like you have to choose between financially supporting your family and being able to be present with them?

There is another way, Mama!

Thousands of moms just like you have taken the path that allowed them to stop choosing between family and finances. You can choose this path, too, and have the support, community, and access you need to start your virtual business and live your life on your terms.

The Free Mama Movement is better than ever, but it’s missing just one thing — you.
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How to Become a Social Media Manager (FMTV THE BEST OF THE BEST)

I am giving you the best of the best of her social media manager training with a few tips!

Social media management and social media marketing freelancing have been trending upward for years! Learn a few social media management tools in this social media manager tutorial, if you are looking to become a freelance social media manager!

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Entrepreneurs are looking for more freelance social media consultants to outsource their work. So, if the idea of freelance social media work appeals to you, look no further than this Best of the Best video!

P.S. Wondering how to start a virtual assistant business? Check out last week’s episode of Free Mama TV to find out how!

And don’t forget to subscribe to Free Mama TV so you’re alerted each and every time a new episode drops!