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Just Jump In! The Key to Getting Started as a Freelancer

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August 3, 2020August 3, 2020

16: Just Jump In! The Key to Getting Started as a Freelancer

Are you ready to dive in at the deep end and start swimming like a pro?

Don’t worry; I don’t mean literally. In this episode, I’m sharing why I think swimming is the perfect analogy for freelancing.

The question that I get asked the most is “how do I get started as a freelancer?”. . . Do you want to know the honest answer? You just have to go for it! No matter how long you spend walking around the pool (setting up your business), you will not be a swimmer (freelancer) until you jump on in! It requires action. So today, we’re going to tackle how you can overcome that hurdle and actually get started as a freelancer. Not just someone who talks about being one.

If you’re someone who’s scared to dip their toes in the pool, this one’s for you.

In Today’s Episode We Discuss:

The one question I get asked the most
How freelancing is similar to swimming
The main mistake I see Free Mamas making when they’re starting out
Why you should stop walking the parameter of the pool and just jump in
All the resources available to get started as a freelancer TODAY
The Free Mamas support system that won’t let you drown
Why you have to say you’re a swimmer before you feel like you are one

Did you follow my analogy here? What I want you to take away from this episode is that you have to take action. So jump in the pool and start swimming. You have to start doing the work. I know you can! You’ve got this mama!

If you liked this episode, I would love for you to take a screenshot wherever you’re listening and share it with me over on Instagram @laurengoldenfreemama. Tell me what you do, what your stroke is, who your ideal client is, and what services you provide. I’d love to know, and we will share in our stories and give you a shout out!

Resources Mentioned:

Free Mama TV

Prospect to Paid Training

List of 70 Skills Business Owners Want to Pay You For

Discovery Call Cheatsheet

The Daily 5 Productivity Planner

The Free Mama Squad

How We Can Connect:

Why Sales Is Not a Dirty Word with Ryann Dowdy

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July 27, 2020July 26, 2020

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

What if I told you that success is so much closer than you think it is? Would you believe me?

Well, I’m not the only one who feels that way, and today I have my friend and sales coach extraordinaire Ryann Dowdy here to tell you why. If you have any money mindset issues or you believe sales is a dirty word, then listen in because she’s going to give you her best tips on how to go from not making any money to running a profitable business.

Ryann Dowdy is a sales coach who helps brand new entrepreneurs build six-figure businesses by mastering their sales conversations and their mindsets. After a fifteen-year corporate career, Ryann found a huge gap in the online coaching industry on teaching sales to women in business.

Together, we’re going to unpack why we get so uncomfortable talking about sales and how to overcome our fears. From mindset changes to practical tips, today’s show will have you covered.

In Today’s Episode We Discuss:

Finding a gap in the market
Why people think of sales as a dirty word
What sales really comes down to
Mindset issues that Ryann has faced along the way
Overcoming limiting beliefs
Starting a family and running a business
Why sales is never about you
The value of simply talking to people
Giving people the space to say no

Ryann is speaking so much truth in this episode, I just love it. It’s so important to remember that no matter how many failures you have, you’ve never truly failed until you give up. If you refuse to give up, you are on the road to success. And that success is so much closer than you think mama!

How to Connect with Ryann:

Facebook Group: Ambitious Women Entrepreneurs Mastering Sales Skills

Website

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July 20, 2020July 31, 2020

14: From Employee to Business Owner: How to Start Freelancing While Working a Full-time Job (Part II)

Are you wondering how you can start freelancing while working a full-time job? Do you still think of yourself as an employee instead of as a boss? Could your limiting mindset be what’s holding you back?

This is part two of a two-episode series, so if you haven’t listened to last week’s episode, you’re gonna want to go check that out before you dive into this one. Last week we covered the logistics of transitioning from employee to business owner, and today we’re covering mindset.

We’re talking about the mindset shifts that have to take place if you’re going to become a successful freelancer or business owner. Spoiler alert: they’re not the same mindsets we’ve been conditioned to believe since we were little!

In Today’s Episode We Discuss:

The difference between finding a remote job and becoming a business owner
Why freelancing requires you to show up differently than you might be used to
How to look for clients rather than look for jobs
What a discovery call is and how it’s similar to a job interview
How to take control of a discovery call
Having a boss mindset vs an employee mindset
The importance of showing up and providing an outstanding service

Be sure to tune in to this two-part series. This transition is something that I see a lot of free mamas struggling with inside our Facebook group, and most of the time they don’t even realize it! Get comfortable challenging your mindset. When you do, you’ll open yourself up to a world of opportunities and a life that YOU are in control of.

How We Can Connect:

Prospect to Paid Training

Resources Mentioned:

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July 13, 2020July 16, 2020

13: From Employee to Business Owner: How to Start Freelancing While Working a Full-time Job (Part I)

Are you trying to start a freelancing business while still juggling a full-time job? This is something that a lot of my free mamas are trying to navigate, and I did too!

I am here with a two part episode to unpack the logistics and the mindset changes you need to focus on in order to transition from being an employee to a business owner. It is a change that brings unique challenges. You have to be prepared to really work for what you want, because it might mean getting up a little earlier, or working on the weekends, or giving up some of those Netflix binges. But hard work pays off mama.

Today we’re covering some of the logistics of freelancing and working a full-time job that people don’t always tell you about. I want to make sure you’re covering all your bases!

In Today’s Episode We Discuss:

Why you have to really love what you’re doing
What to consider when transitioning from employee to business owner
The importance of understanding your company’s H.R. policy on having a side gig
Tips for talking to your boss about starting a side gig
The importance of continuing to be present at your current job
How to turn your previous employer into your highest paying client
The value of networking online
How to build an online presence and start putting yourself out there

Let me remind you that you should not and do not have to do this all by yourself. Isn’t life hard enough? You need a family of free mamas to support, uplift and surround you. If you are wondering if freelancing is right for you, I would love for you to join our amazing online community over on Facebook >> Free Mama Movement Community

I’ll catch you back here next week for Part II of the discussion on how to start a freelancing business while juggling a full-time job. To find out more about the Free Mama Movement be sure to check out my FREE training >> www.thefreemamamovement.com

How We Can Connect:

Check Out More Resources on Free Mama TV

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July 6, 2020July 10, 2020

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

Have you ever felt not good enough? Worthless even? What if I told you it didn’t have to be that way?

My good friend Bonnie Kelly is here to tell you how to stop self-sabotaging so you can reach your full potential and live a joy-filled life

Speaker, author, and coach, Bonnie Kelly, is the founder of Rebels for Joy, a movement on a mission to help women radically transform the way they think and feel. Through her dynamic teachings, she has equipped thousands of women with the necessary tools to realign their purpose, passion and power, all fueled by authentic joy.

There is no one more qualified to talk to us about overcoming self-sabotage and fear. Bonnie spends her life helping women do just that. Today she’s getting raw and real, as she shares some of the traumas of her past that have led her to where she is today. Whether you’ve experienced trauma like Bonnie, or maybe you just had too much pressure on you growing up, those past experiences create emotional baggage that affects who you are today.

In Today’s Episode We Discuss:

Overcoming trauma
Breaking down your walls and getting vulnerable
What it means to be a rebel for joy
Why being a mom doesn’t mean you have to play it small
The importance of building trust with yourself
Three tips to stop self-sabotaging
Why fear is your friend

Bonnie’s message inspires me to want to reach my full potential. Life’s too short to spend it in fear. Those self-sabotaging thoughts are holding you back from real joy! And that’s not okay. You’ve got a life to live mama!

Connect with Bonnie:

www.rebelsforjoy.com

Follow Bonnie on Instagram

Join Bonnie’s Facebook Group

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June 29, 2020June 30, 2020

Confessions of a Recovering “Angry Mom” with Parenting Coach Robbin McManne

Are you an angry mom? Are you constantly beating yourself up for yelling at your kids? Tired of feeling like they just don’t listen to you? You are not alone.

Come rest your weary heart and listen to Robbin McManne’s practical advice for parents who feel like they just can’t do it all. (Spoiler alert: you don’t HAVE to do it all!)

Robbin is a certified parent coach, author, podcaster, and speaker. She works with parents from all over the world to help them build more connection and find more joy and cooperation in their parenting, so this one’s for you mama!

Robbin is a former “Angry Mom” and for over 12 years, she juggled a full-time corporate career while being a mom and wife, prior to becoming a Parenting Coach. In her corporate career, Robbin has a background in marketing and public relations, training, and event planning. She understands firsthand how many moms struggle to balance work and family. Which is, of course, what we’re all about here at the Free Mama. It’s because of her struggles as a parent that she found the world of peaceful parenting and has dedicated her life to teaching parents how to build a strong family so their kids thrive.

In Today’s Episode We Discuss:

Robbin’s journey from self-proclaimed “Angry Mom” to peaceful parenting coach
How to fight feelings of failure
Learning to forgive yourself
The process of walking away from a decade-long corporate career to start a business
Robbin’s book “The Yelling Cure”
Three secrets of a non-yelling parent
Why meltdowns are not manipulation
What to do when you’re faced with disrespect from your child
The antidote to your child refusing to do as they’re told

Parenting is hard and boy do we all know it! I felt like Robbin was reading my mind as she was sharing some of her advice for worn-down parents.

Tune in to this episode to add some MAJOR tools to your parenting toolkit.

How to Connect with Robbin:

www.parentingforconnection.com

The Yelling Cure Book

Follow Robbin on Facebook

Follow Robbin on Instagram

How We Can Connect:

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June 22, 2020June 30, 2020

The One Thing I Want All New Free Mamas to Know

Do you struggle with imposter syndrome? Do you feel like you don’t have enough experience? Like you don’t know how to bring value to the market?

Today I’m going to share with you the one thing I wish you knew when you were just starting out as a Free Mama. It’s never too late to learn, so no matter how long you’ve been here, I’ve got some tips and tricks for you. If you’re new here, today’s your lucky day! This is the perfect episode for you.

I’ve noticed that we all have a tendency to undersell ourselves, and that’s just not cool with me. I want to teach you how you can recognize your unique value as an online service provider, even if you feel like you have no experience. Trust me, you have more than you think! I want you to walk away from this episode as someone who knows her worth, and how to use that knowledge to attract more clients, not scare them away.

In Today’s Episode We Discuss:

The freedom that comes from being a Free Mama
How to become the person that you want to be before you actually get there
How to get clients even if you don’t have experience
The value of talking to people
The mindset shift that needs to take place before you do anything else in your business
What it means to be honest but use a filter
Why you should be giving yourself more credit
Combatting imposter syndrome

Mama, you don’t have to have years of experience in order to become a successful freelancer. You have everything you need to get started right now. So, what’s stopping you? Go out and get those clients!

How We Can Connect:

Follow Me on Instagram

From College Dropout to Agency Owner: Going After What You Want with Emily Hirsh

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June 15, 2020June 30, 2020

From College Dropout to Agency Owner: Going After What You Want with Emily Hirsh

Are you waiting for a push from the universe to kickstart your business? Well I have bad news for you. Only you can give yourself that push! You’ll be waiting forever for it to come from somewhere else.

Here’s the good news: Emily Hirsh is here to arm you with all the tools and motivation you need to take charge of your own dreams. She has been there done that and come out the other side with a business managing $85,000,000 for her clients. If those are the kinds of numbers you day-dream about, tune in to hear all about Emily’s journey and what she’s learned along the way.

Emily Hirsh is a leading digital marketing strategist, young entrepreneur, and founder of Hirsh Marketing, one of the fastest-growing digital marketing agencies that is responsible for over 85 million and counting. Emily and her team of experts work with top-level influencers and game-changing entrepreneurs to grow their businesses and generate massive revenue using her revolutionary Hirsh process.

I’m thrilled to be sitting down with her today to find out all about what led her to this point in her life, and what it takes to build a digital marketing business.

In Today’s Episode We Discuss:

How to picture your dream life and GO for it
Emily Hirsh’s journey from college dropout to Facebook ads agency owner
Getting your hands dirty, rolling your sleeves up, and figuring things out
When to consider hiring a coach/mentor
Recognizing what’s holding your business back
The challenges of growing a team
How to get your foot in the door and start your own freelance business
Mindset changes that have to take place in order to grow
The value of understanding your one ideal customer/avatar
The importance of prioritizing yourself

Emily’s story resonates with me so much, and I’m grateful that she took the time to share it with us, because I believe there is value in listening to and learning from other people’s experiences.

Let me know how this episode served you!

Where to Find Emily:

Hirsh Marketing Underground Podcast

Follow Hirsh Marketing on Facebook

Follow @emilyhirsh on Instagram

How We Can Connect: