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So many mamas stress about selling to clients. So many mamas stress about using video. And so many mamas stress about having to do both at the same time! McCall Jones is doing her workshop “The Non-Pushy Way To Get Freelancing Clients with Video” for FREE and it’s game-changing for all my Freelancing Mamas. Video doesn’t have to be stressful… it can be a secret weapon. And best of all, McCall has a system for bringing out your authentic self on video!

McCall is going to teach us “The Non-Pushy Way Freelancing Mamas Can Get More Clients w/ Video”. It’s this Thursday at 1PM CST (2PM EST, 12PM MST, 11AM PST) in our Free Mama Movement Facebook Group. Are you going to be there?

My friend McCall Jones just put together a custom workshop that she is ONLY giving to members of the Free Mama Movement Facebook Group.

(this is us with Kathryn Jones, working on our Charlie’s Angels pose, obvi)

McCall is going to teach us “The Non-Pushy Way Freelancing Mamas Can Get More Clients w/ Video”.

More details on Monday, but for now set aside time on your calendar for Thursday at 1pm CST (2pm EST, 12pm MST, 11am PST).

When was the last time you were truly inspired? Driven? Fulfilled? These were the questions I started asking myself when COVID hit. I’m sure you’ve asked yourself these questions, too. I used to LOVE working outside the home. I loved my job. I loved learning for my job. And to be quite honest, I think I am pretty darn good at it. (I’m a high school tech teacher). I never thought I would want to be a work-at-home mama, until I was forced to do it. Did I mention I also had my 3rd baby in March of 2020? Just when I thought I was going to get to enjoy a “normal” maternity leave, the whole world went on leave with me. I was forced to figure out the juggling act of working from home and keep my family thriving. It was hard. Like really hard. But then we figured it out. And it was awesome. Like really awesome. For the past two years, I have had this silent urge to rearrange my priorities. Why was my job getting the best of me and my family what was left of me? This past Fall I took a group of students to visit my alma mater and got to sit in on a college class with them. I looked around the room and emotion just took over me. I nearly started crying (and I am not a cryer). These kids had a passion for learning. They were eager for their futures. They were PASSIONATE about something. That used to be me and I realized I couldn’t remember the last time I was passionate about my job. I have been completely complacent, which has never been a term to describe me. I am only 30. I have been stuck in a half-in/half-out mindset (aka. The Fence). And that scared the heck out of me. I left that college classroom with a new promise to myself. I was going to pick a side of the fence to fall on. Either I am going to do the work and figure out how to find passion in working my 9-5 again, which could possibly come at the expense of my family, or I was going to find another path and COMMIT to it. That’s when I found Lauren and The Free Mama Movement. So right now, I’m still in the classroom. But I’ve already committed to leaving in May of 2022. Yep. In just a few short months, I’m taking the jump to become a Free Mama. It’s a bold statement to write out, trust me. But I’m tired of being stuck on the fence. I’m tired of making excuses for myself as to why I can’t do something. I’m not naive enough to think that the path ahead will be easy.   But if becoming a Free Mama means I get my priorities back in line, it will be worth it. And because of the Free Mama program and this amazing community of women, I know I don’t have to do it alone. Are you with me? Samantha Free Mama Intern

Do you remember in school when you had to introduce yourself to the rest of class and your heart rate increased, your hands started sweating and you just wanted to run and hide?

I know that sometimes talking about your virtual business can feel a lot like that. Trust me, I’ve been there. And it wasn’t just about strangers, it was about feeling awkward or salesy sharing with family and friends, too. But here’s the thing, you have to talk to people in order for your service-based business to grow. But there’s a right way to go about it and on this week’s episode of FreeMamaTV I tell you 3 steps that will make talking about your business easy peasy.

I’ve said it many times before but if no one knows what you’re doing, how can they connect you with the people you’re meant to serve? This week’s episode of FMTV will make finding these people that much easier.

P.S. Want to know when the right time to start an email list is? Watch last week’s episode to find out my take on it.

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

Take a look at these recent #freemamawins from our community…  -Ashley booked 3 clients THIS WEEK  -Brandi is fully booked for the month of March  -Whitney had her last day at her 9-5  -Brittany made it to $100K in her business  -Bianca just booked with her DREAM client  -Terrika had a former client come back   -Meagan added a new member to her team  -Casey is earning the equivalent to 4 MONTHS’ salary at her old job for one project And that’s just to name a FEW. We’re really just scratching the surface here!

Now think, what are your goals?

How much money do you want to make this year in your freelance business?
$5,000? $15,000? $50,000?

Whatever your goal is, break that down. How many clients do you need, per month, to reach your goal?

Let’s say your goal is $5,000/month. How can you get there?

 You could do 50 $100 projects – I’m exhausted thinking about it!
 5 $1000 projects – This is more reasonable!
 3 retainer clients at $1500-$2000/month

However you’ve decided to break it down, the first thing you need to reach your goal is to GET A CLIENT.

I’ll bet you’re asking, “How on earth do you do that?”

The simple answer is, by reaching out to people and asking them about their business, and providing a solution they can’t refuse.

If you need help figuring out who you want to work for, how to connect, and how to get their business, join my friend Abbi for the LAND YOUR BEST CLIENT challenge, beginning on Monday, February 28th.

During this challenge, you’ll work through 5 PROVEN steps that lead to your very best freelance client.  

And trust me, It’s a challenge that’s designed for busy people — Abbi has FIVE kids, so she knows what she’s doing.

By the end of the 5-day challenge you’ll know:

-Who your best client is
-Where to connect with her
-How to reach out and pitch your services

The challenge starts on February 28th. Click here to sign up.

Do you wish you had more time in your days? It can feel like building your freelance business is IMPOSSIBLE, especially when you look at the clock, and it’s already after midnight.… You want to curl up in bed —  and you feel mad and frustrated and guilty because another day has gone by, and you’re no closer to where you want to be. You don’t have to feel like this. My friend Abbi and I just had an awesome chat about WHY you might feel this way (IT’S NOT YOUR FAULT) and WHAT you can do differently. If you missed us when we were live in the FB group, you can check out the replay of our conversation right here. And, if you want to build your business a DIFFERENT way, Abbi’s running a free challenge that I think you’ll love. It’s called the Land Your Best Client Challenge. During the challenge, you’ll discover the 5 PROVEN steps that will lead to your very best client.   And it will only take you 30 minutes each day.

Also, DO NOT PANIC. You can split up your 30 minutes to suit your schedule. Like, if you need to do 15 minutes in the morning and 15 minutes after the kids go to bed, no problem. That’ll work. This challenge is meant to be flexible so you can look after your family and still have time to work on your goals. Click here to sign up for the challenge. It starts February, 28th!

Email marketing is a direct line to potential clients, prospective buyers, and current customers. So, why would I tell you that you should NOT start an email list as soon as you start your business?

Watch this week’s episode of FreeMamaTV to find out when is the right time to start an email marketing strategy and how I think you should go about it.    And buckle up cause I’ve got some pretty strong feelings about this.

Make sure you subscribe to FreeMamaTV so you never miss a beat and my (sometimes surprising) business tips.

P.S. Have low self-confidence? Watch last week’s episode to learn how self confidence affects your business.

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

Do you ever feel like your to-do list is nuts? You’ve got to wrangle the kids, keep them fed, clean the house, pay the bills, and maaaaaybe even have time to brush your teeth some mornings. If you’re looking for a little down time, maybe you head out to the grocery store. That’s your break. The idea was to start a freelance business so that you could earn money and control your time. And yet somehow:  Do you ever feel like your to-do list is nuts? You’ve got to wrangle the kids, keep them fed, clean the house, pay the bills, and maaaaaybe even have time to brush your teeth some mornings. If you’re looking for a little down time, maybe you head out to the grocery store. That’s your break. The idea was to start a freelance business so that you could earn money and control your time. And yet somehow:  😩 Between the kids and the house and the day job, you’re working all the time.  😩 Any time you have a minute to sit down, you feel guilty and jump up to complete a task.  😩 You’re stressed a lot of the time, and you feel like there’s no way out. 😩 Also, the idea of working fewer hours and earning more money feels like a scam. So… what if we cross a few things off your to-do list? Like, what if you DIDN’T have to…  ❌ Build a website  ❌ Try to grow your social media  ❌ Design a new logo  ❌ Follow shiny objects Because the thing is, NONE of those tasks will get you closer to your business goals. My favorite internet-friend-I’ve-yet-to-meet-in-real-life Abbi has been freelancing for a LONG time. She has over TWENTY years of experience as a freelance writer, and she’s super clear on what WORKS and what DOESN’T when you’re looking for clients. Abbi has five kids. Two of them have special needs. She lives in Israel, in a tiny little town where sometimes kids ride down the street on donkeys. She has to stay focused, or she’ll never have time to do ANYTHING. So, Abbi’s coming to the Free Mama Movement Facebook group on Tuesday, February 22 at 10:30 am Central time to talk about how YOU can focus on the things that MATTER when you’re looking for clients. She’ll help you STOP doing the stuff that doesn’t get you anywhere, and show you how to make the MOST of the time you actually have WITHOUT losing your mind. I hope you’ll join us for our live session. You don’t have to register, but if you click here, you can have Facebook remind you about the event.

Every Friday we share our #freemamawin posts in the Facebook Group, but Free Mama Live is like the Oscars for freelancing moms (fancy attire totally optional). You put in the work. You put yourself out there. You put your fears to the side. You’re DOING IT! And, as adults, there are SO few opportunities to be acknowledged for these massive accomplishments. So at Free Mama Live this year… we are going to make a BIG STINK. It’s going to be super embarrassing when I cheer so loud for you… and you’re going to love it. But let’s recap what you’ll experience at the event first: For 2 days, you’ll be surrounded by people who are ahead of you in areas of their business (and you’ll be able to encourage the mamas who are right behind you.) You’ll get to talk to me, our speakers, and award-winning Free Mamas and ask us questions about our systems, networking, outsourcing, marketing and sales strategies, and more. How cool will it be to get all of that information straight from the women who are actually doing it?    You’ll sit among the “Famous” Free Mamas… You’ll be able to talk with our 6 and 7-figure award winners during breaks… You’ll be guided by our world-class speakers on exactly how they did it… You can ask us your burning questions about our businesses (or about your business)… And network with us before and after each session… Can you imagine what you could learn (and apply) from just ONE conversation? That’s exactly how it will feel when you get your ticket and join us at Free Mama Live. Next month, moms are flying from all over the country to be together at Free Mama Live in Kansas City. But we know not everyone can make it in-person, and that’s why we added a virtual option, as well. Whatever you need to push your business forward…whether you need help with your niche, your systems, your offer, or something else… I promise you that you want to be with us so you can connect with the exact person you need to learn from. Oh, and don’t forget… The DEADLINE to submit your application for a “Free Mama” award is next Wednesday, February 23 at 11:59pm if you want to be recognized on stage at Free Mama Live! (Virtual attendees will also be recognized!!!) So if you’ve gotten your first paying client or quit your job, hit a $1k or $5k month, or grossed $100k-$1M in business, submit your application here. And if you haven’t earned our top awards yet, then FML is the absolute best place to learn the strategies to take your business to the next level without sacrificing your personal life. If you’re ready to sit among your people and connect and learn from them, then Get Your Ticket To Free Mama Live Now! We’ll see you there!

You know that feeling when you desperately want something better, but you’re sooo stuck on knowing what step to take? Brittney, a graduate of the Free Mama Movement, knows that feeling all too well This is the inspiring story of how she used her rent money to attend an event that helped her launch a thriving virtual business that has allowed her to travel, spend more time with her kiddos, and tap into the work and friendships that light her up every day.

In 2019, Brittney was working at a 9-5 that barely paid her enough to cover the bills. She didn’t have anything left over for activities for her son, let alone anything for herself. She felt overworked, undervalued, and was constantly looking for a way out. That’s when she heard about our 3 Day Free Mama event, and she knew if she wanted something to be different, she had to try something different! She believed that she could make this freelancing thing work for her, but she was scared out of her mind to spend the money to travel to Texas for the live event. Brittney was convinced the event could change her life and desperately wanted to be in the room with other Free Mamas, but what would happen if she didn’t make her investment back? Fast forward to the event, Brittney (terrified) approached one of the speakers who is a huge success in his field. She let him know that she loved the information he shared and that she would love to learn from him. She asked if he needed any additional support in his business where she could gain more experience as a VA and continue to learn from him. He became her first client, and they worked together for nearly a year! Here are just a few things Brittney shared with me about attending a Free Mama event:   The event was a launching pad for my business and put a fire under my butt   I made some great friendships that are still strong 3 years later  I was so pumped and motivated by the energy, speakers, and stories of all the other women that I gained the confidence to do scary (and necessary) things to finally make money in my business After FML, Brittney transitioned into an Online Business Manager and raised her rates, and has since completed her Director of Operations certification. Her business supports her family and the activities they now get to do together! If you are ready to experience this too, I want you to join me for this year’s event, Free Mama Live; both in-person or online March 25-26. Yes, you will walk away with a plan to grow the bottom line that will also allow you to do fun stuff. You will bond with an amazing community of Free Mamas looking to find freedom while making an impact in the world. And you’ll enjoy hearing inspiring speakers like Kathryn Jones, McCall Jones, Jordan Gill, Ryann Dowdy, Laura Couvillon, Garrett Poole, and more. These powerhouse leaders have gone through similar issues as you are now, so you can start implementing their strategies in your own business. Register to join us online or in-person for Free Mama Live and mark March 25-26 in your calendar. Oh AND  For the next 48 hours, you can purchase a Free Mama Live ticket for $100 OFF with code FML100. When you attend Free Mama Live, you get to join intimate conversations with some of our high-level guest experts. You will walk out of this event never looking at your business the same way. Use promo code FML100 at checkout to claim your $100 OFF!