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Ya know that lie we are all told from the time we’re little? The one that says if we go to school, get good grades, get into college, graduate, get a “good job” and then we will live happily ever after?

Well, that certainly didn’t work for me. I did all of those things and I ended up overwhelmed, drowning in debt, and living paycheck to paycheck. On this week’s episode of FreeMamaTV, I’m telling you exactly how I paid off all of my debts, bought new cars, and started bulking my savings while traveling a lot in just 3 YEARS. Spoiler: it all started with my freelancing business.

Here’s to taking your first (or next) step toward financial success!

P.S. Want to know how to face pricing objections as a VA? Check out last week’s FreeMamaTV 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!

Integrity is one of our 4 core values at The Free Mama (along with putting a bow on it, urgency, and courtesy, if you were curious.) To me, integrity is about following through. Doing what you say and saying what you do. But, as I have learned time and time again, sometimes life doesn’t always go according to plan. Last year I spent a lot of time pushing and pushing to serve (often at the expense of my family or myself) until I hit rock bottom and realized I was completely out of alignment with me. Is that integrity? It sure as heck didn’t feel like it. So this year I have committed to doing things in my business that help people, but are also fun and that feel good. And right now, I am not doing too hot. I have no voice *GASP* My favorite thing to do is talk, but I sound a lot like Phoebe Buffett attempting a sexy rendition of Smelly Cat. #IYKYK My chest is in a lot of pain and I am feeling the post-Free Mama Live adrenaline fully drained and am left a little fatigued. And yesterday, as I sat on a call with my team, hoodie and sunglasses on (see example below), voice cracking, and telling them about my lack of sleep, one of them suggested that I wasn’t in fact cold, but rather I had the chills.

And then I realized: I’m sick. So, what do you do when your values get tested? Where does integrity in business collide with personal integrity? In order to be in integrity with myself AND with you, we’ve had to make the extremely difficult decision to cancel today’s training with Kathryn Jones. To me, integrity doesn’t mean just doing what I say I’m going to do, but also doing it to the best of my ability in a way that serves you at the highest standard and that feels good to me. And today I do not feel good. I’m still going to be bringing you value into the Facebook event by dropping some little value nuggets (from bed, with hot tea), so make sure you keep your eyes peeled for those. I take my responsibility to model what being a Free Mama is very seriously. And this is it. Thank you so much for understanding, I truly appreciate it.

New students in the Free Mama often tell me that asking for money from a potential client is daunting, and the fear of objections around your pricing can make that feeling even worse.

But if you go into a Discovery Call with your eyes open, you’ll be just fine, and in fact, those objections you’re fearing can actually be a good thing! If this topic is tough for you, you’re in luck! Handling objections is just what I’m teaching you on this week’s episode of FreeMamaTV.

Get the value you provide, not a penny less!

P.S. Struggling to show up for yourself in your business? Watch last week’s episode to learn about how to be your biggest fan.

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

Last weekend’s Free Mama Live event was so incredible! It was truly life-changing to be able to hang out with Free Mamas in real life… …and talk about what it takes to breakthrough from self-employed to a true freedom business. I wanted to share with you some of the most memorable moments!

Mamas traveled to Kansas City from all over the country, and dozens more joined us virtually, to discover exactly what to do to bring in more revenue while being your most free self and without working all the time. A special shout out to speaker/sponsor Jordan Gill from Systems Saved Me who taught her VIP Day framework. I found out today that one of our participants has already made over $7k this week following what she learned at the event! I am so grateful to all of our event partners, speakers, and attendees, and will be watching this video on repeat reliving our few days together until we meet again.

If I’m honest, leading up to the event I told my team not to let me do another Free Mama Live. I just didn’t know if I had it in me to do again. It takes soooo much planning and hard work to host an event of this caliber! After the magic of this weekend I couldn’t bear the thought of not being able to do this again with you. It’s kind of like having a baby – labor is a lot, but totally worth it in the end… plus, you sort of forget how hard it was after some time passes  So when we got back to work on Tuesday, I asked my team to contact the hotel immediately and save the dates for next year. That’s right, we will be back in Kansas City from April 27-29, 2023! If you’re also counting down the days to another Free Mama family reunion, or if the highlights on social media left you feeling major FOMO, I invite you to sign up for some seriously special early early bird pricing to lock in your spot. Can’t wait until next year!

What does it mean to show up for yourself? To me, it most often looks like keeping myself accountable to the things I say I’m going to do. When you’re self-employed, there’s no boss telling you what to do!

But it isn’t just about being the CEO of your business. It’s also about being your own biggest cheerleader, supporter, and advocate. In order for your business to last and grow, you need to be able to cheer yourself on and show up for yourself during the highs and lows. If you struggle with this, you won’t want to miss this week’s episode of FreeMamaTV.

You’ve got this!

P.S. Looking for a way to track interactions with prospective clients? Watch last week’s episode to learn all about lead tracking.

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

We’re almost 3 months into 2022.

If you’re looking for a Quarter 2 come back don’t skip this email, because we have tons of good stuff coming at you from FreeMamaTV this month! 1. How to say NO without feeling guilty You started your business because you were tired of someone (ahem, your boss) always telling you what to do and where to be. You want to serve people on your own terms, but you also want to over-deliver for your clients so you find yourself slipping into your old people-pleasing ways.  That’s why on this week’s episode of FreeMamaTV I am breaking down how to figure out what your boundaries are, how to say “NO” to your clients, and how to feel good doing it.

2. How to EARN MORE in your business while working less You read that right. It’s not too good to be true, I promise. I actually do it myself following the 5 step formula I’m going to walk you through in this video. If you are ready to catapult your income by developing systems and automations that allow you to make money while you’re on vacation or asleep, this episode of FreeMamaTV is for you!

3. How to track prospects in your business to convert more leads You need clients. You need help staying organized. You need to make sure your networking efforts pay off. You need a leads tracker. Tracking your leads is not only an effective way to make sure you are reaching the right people, but it also saves you time so you can reach more of the right people intentionally. In this episode of FreeMamaTV, I am showing you how to keep track of prospective clients for your business so that you can move them through the customer journey and stop leaving money on the table!

P.S. Want to know how to talk to people about your Freelance business? Watch this episode of FreeMamaTV to get some tips.

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

After yesterday’s Behind the Scenes of Free Mama Live we got a bunch of amazing questions from YOU, so I’ll be back in the FB group this morning at 10am CT. I don’t want you to miss out for two very simple reasons… We’re giving away 3 brand-new, limited-edition Free Mama swag items to anyone who signs up for a virtual ticket by Monday (the deadline to register!) This event WILL change your life I’m serious. Don’t take my word for it though. Here are a few things Free Mamas have said about this event…   “I can’t believe I was going to skip the retreat last year and “try again next year”. That would have been really silly. My life forever changed in that conference room.” – Casey   “A game-changer. I’m so happy I invested in myself and my business.” – Vai  “I have never been more motivated and empowered by a group of women in my life.” – Jasmin If you’re in any way considering joining us for Free Mama Live this year (or if you’ve come in the past and no longer think this applies to you), do yourself a favor and ATTEND TODAY’S Q&A. I believe in you. I want you to hit your financial goals AND live a totally awesome life. But you can’t do that if you’re overwhelmed, stuck, or confused when it comes to growing your business.        In just 2 days we will infuse you with clarity, connections, and concrete steps to make things as simple as possible. You’re still going to have to work. But work A LOT less, for A LOT more money. And we will get you there in a fraction of the time. Isn’t that worth the cost of a ticket? (It’s going to cost you a lot more to not attend.) Click here to join me virtually at Free Mama Live. Or join me for today’s LIVE to get the As to your Qs! Let’s build your freedom-business together