The Live Free Podcast with Micala Quinn

Happy Monday! It's good to be back with a brand-new episode! In today's episode, I chat with Amanda Beasley about her transition from corporate to freelancing. Amanda is an LFA alum with 16 years of experience in the corporate world. In September 2022, Amanda was unexpectedly laid off. Her family depended on her income so fear definitely started creeping in. A friend introduced Amanda to freelancing and the Live Free Academy. Before diving in, Amanda took some time for reflection. She outlined her non-negotiables – the need to work from home and the desire for flexibility. Amanda is also a bit of a unicorn in that she's inherently organized and operationally focused yet also loves opportunities to be creative so she'd love a role that combines the two. Freelancing checked every box! Tune in to hear Amanda's inspiring journey from the corporate setting to the freelancing space!Check out the show notes for more information including links and resources mentioned in today's episode!SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode276Thanks for listening! Connect with me on Instagram: @micala.quinn***There is now a 12 month payment plan for the Live Free Academy! You can get started today for just $147! Head over to go.micalaquinn.com for more details and to sign up!***

Hey there! Happy Monday! On today's episode, I'm answering a question I get asked from time to time: Is freelancing sustainable as a long-term career? Maybe you're interested in the flexibility and freedom that comes along with freelancing, but you're concerned about the stability and longevity of it. You're wondering if freelancing is just a fad or a trend. Let's dive in and chat about that! First, yes, you can sustain a freelance career for the long haul. You can sustain it, maintain it, and even grow it past your financial goals.There are so many businesses that need the support of freelancers. Just as an example, think of your nearest shopping center. There are probably a handful of businesses in it. Chances are those businesses all need the same basic things. They need marketing help, bookkeeping help, admin help, copywriting help, web help, tech support, and on and on. There are so many things that those businesses need help with that they either don't know how to do, don't have the desire to learn it, or don't have the time to do it. So instead of just staying stagnant, tons and tons of those businesses are hiring freelancers to help them. I used a local brick-and-mortar shopping center in that example, but that's just one example. There are small businesses, corporate businesses, and online businesses all needing support.Check out the show notes for more information including links and resources mentioned in today's episode!SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode275Thanks for listening! Connect with me on Instagram: @micala.quinn

Hey there! On today's episode, I'm chatting with Kathie Bentley. Kathie has an inspiring story about how she overcame her fear of getting started and replaced her income while working from home.Kathie chats with us about how she highlighted her age as a strength and used it to connect with and land her clients. She shares the tasks she does for her clients and how she learned to do them. Kathie encourages us that everything is learnable; navigating through clients' programs and systems is not as scary as our minds lead us to believe. Thanks for listening! Connect with me on Instagram: @micala.quinnCheck out the show notes for more information including links and resources mentioned in today's episode!SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode274

Recently, I had someone reach out to me and ask if they could replace a six-figure salary as a freelancer. My short answer is yes. No matter what your income goal is, it is absolutely possible to reach it with freelancing.This is a question I've actually been seeing more and more lately from moms tired of their high-paying 9-5. I've had quite a few moms tell me that they loved their corporate job, and they worked hard to get there, but sometimes, it just isn't worth the cost. If you want freedom and flexibility but still need your income, freelancing can allow you to match your income while working LESS hours!Thanks for listening! Connect with me on Instagram: @micala.quinnCheck out the show notes for more information including links and resources mentioned in today's episode!SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode273

On today's episode, we are welcoming back Chelsea Hall. Chelsea was originally on the podcast back in November of 2021 when she started freelancing. She was a former first-grade teacher looking for a way to spend more time with her daughter. She zoomed through the course, landed a ton of clients as a Pinterest strategist, and doubled her teaching income in her first year of business.Chelsea shares what her work schedule looks like with a couple of toddlers running around, the route she used to find all of her clients, and the community she has built along the way. Thanks for listening! Connect with me on Instagram: @micala.quinnCheck out the show notes for more information including links and resources mentioned in today's episode!SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode272

Happy Monday! Today, I'm chatting with Lindsay White and she's updating us on things she's noticing in the corporate world right now - current trends and remote freelancing opportunities. Lindsay is a Director of Marketing with a corporate background, and she's been in the freelancing space for 5 years now.In this episode, Lindsay shares who is hiring freelancers, why it benefits them to hire a freelancer, and how you can connect with them.Thanks for listening! Connect with me on Instagram: @micala.quinnCheck out the show notes for more information including links and resources mentioned in today's episode!SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode271

Betsy Moorehead is back on the podcast today, and she's sharing how she has grown and changed her freelancing business over the years. With her corporate background of 10+ years and some of her own self-learning, Betsy is a digital marketing expert. She has shifted her business away from implementation tasks and instead offers consulting. She enjoys planning out a big-picture strategy and being a sounding board for her clients.Betsy is transparent about the struggles and joys that come along with being your own boss, and you won't want to miss this success story update!Thanks for listening! Connect with me on Instagram: @micala.quinnCheck out the show notes for more information including links and resources mentioned in today's episode!SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode269

Happy Monday, and happy LFA anniversary! Today marks SIX years of me starting this business and helping other women build, launch, and grow their very own freelancing businesses. We are celebrating in a big way - you can sign up for the course today through September 15th at midnight and get a $500 discount. If you've been on the fence for a while, this just might be your time to enroll! Please reach out to me if you have any doubts, questions, or concerns. I don't want you to miss out on this opportunity.And speaking of doubts, I thought it'd be a good idea to share some of the most common doubts I hear from women who are thinking about enrolling but something's holding them back. I get DMs and emails all the time of moms telling me they desperately want to freelance BUT... one doubt or another is holding them back. Tune in to hear the most common "buts" and my responses to them. Thanks for listening! Connect with me on Instagram: @micala.quinnCheck out the show notes for more information including links and resources mentioned in today's episode!SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode269If you've had your eye on the Live Free Academy, now is the time to join! Our SIX year anniversary sale is happening now through September 15th at midnight. Enroll in the Live Free Academy at www.micalaquinn.com/academy

On today's episode, we are welcoming back Stacy Hanson. Stacy was originally on the podcast back in December of 2021 when she started freelancing. You can listen to that episode here. Stacy was a SAHM turned Virtual Assistant, and since her first episode, she has pivoted into the Podcast Manager role.Stacy works from home with her three kids. She started her freelancing business to have a little something for herself outside of her SAHM duties. Stacy shares the ebbs and flows of her business over the years.This is a powerful episode of building and rebuilding your business to make it exactly what you need, when you need it.Thanks for listening! Connect with me on Instagram: @micala.quinnCheck out the show notes for more information including links and resources mentioned in today's episode!SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode268If you've had your eye on the Live Free Academy, now is the time to join! Our SIX year anniversary sale is happening now through September 15th at midnight. Enroll in the Live Free Academy at www.micalaquinn.com/academy

Hi there, and happy Monday! On today's episode, I'm chatting with Corey Kibort about how she got started as a VA, replaced her income, and was able to leave her teaching job by the end of the school year. Corey shares how she got started as a VA and landed clients as a "beginner." Corey gives us a glimpse of what her day-to-day looks like. She shares the tasks she does for each of her different clients and how she learned their programs and systems.Thanks for listening! Connect with me on Instagram: @micala.quinnCheck out the show notes for more information including links and resources mentioned in today's episode!SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode267

On today's episode, we're welcoming back Amber Kindler to check in and see how her freelance business has evolved and changed over the years! Amber was first on the show over 2 years ago when she transitioned from teaching to freelancing. That episode covers she landed her clients and quadrupled her income. Today, she shares how her freelance business is totally built around her family.Amber is a Director of Marketing and Copywriter, and she works from home with her toddler and baby. She has truly found her freelancing sweet spot. She has increased her prices for her premium services and has scaled her workload back.Thanks for listening! Connect with me on Instagram: @micala.quinnCheck out the show notes for more information including links and resources mentioned in today's episode!SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode266

Hey there! Today we've got Chelsea Mellinger back on the podcast, updating us on her business and what it's been like working from home with her five kids. When Chelsea joined LFA, she started her freelancing business as a general VA. Now, Chelsea is a Business Systems & Customer Relations Specialist. She helps business owners set up and maintain the backend systems of their businesses.Chelsea built her business to work from home with her kids and she's built a business that supports her family and allows her to stay present with her kids. Chelsea tells us about what her days look like, she shares advice on how to manage your business from home with your kids around, and she shares some helpful tips on how to set and keep boundaries for yourself.Thanks for listening! Connect with me on Instagram: @micala.quinnCheck out the show notes for more information including links and resources mentioned in today's episode!SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode265

Today, I'm chatting with Rebekah Hebdon, and this episode is jampacked with practical tips and tricks on leveraging your content to market your offers. This is Rebekah's second appearance on the podcast, and I loved getting to catch up and see how her business has grown over the years.Rebekah shares some expert level tips on how to use your content to market yourself (or your client). One of which is don't be afraid to promote yourself! She chats about the importance of asking yourself “what do you want to SELL this week, month, or quarter?” and keeping the answer to that question at the center of your content strategy. She also goes in the different types and categories of content you need to use in your strategy.Thanks for listening! Connect with me on Instagram: @micala.quinnCheck out the show notes for more information including links and resources mentioned in today's episode!SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode264

Hey there! Today, I'm chatting with Megan Schoenleber... again! Megan joined me on the podcast a little over a year ago to talk about her transition to freelancing and now she's back to give us an update on her business and how she prioritizes her work-life balance. Megan is an Online Business Manager who is passionate about helping online educators and service providers set boundaries, prevent burnout, simplify their daily operations, and create a manageable work-life balance. Tune in to learn about how her OBM business has grown and transitioned over the years, and get ready for some practical time management tips along the way!Thanks for listening! Connect with me on Instagram: @micala.quinnCheck out the show notes for more information including links and resources mentioned in today's episode!SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode263

Today, we're chatting with HQMQ's very own Director of Student Success, Taylor Trost, and it's a good one. Taylor built her freelancing business and quickly landed five clients, all while teaching full-time and planning a wedding. It was definitely a busy season for her, but she says she'd do it all over again.Taylor chats about how she found success as a freelancer, how she talked to potential clients with confidence (even though she was a beginner), how she fit client work into her schedule while she was working full-time, and how she made the decision to resign from teaching. Thanks for listening! Connect with me on Instagram: @micala.quinnCheck out the show notes for more information including links and resources mentioned in today's episode!SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode262

Happy Monday! In today's episode, we're talking about how to stop fear from sabotaging your success. First and foremost, fear is totally normal. It's your body's natural response to protect you! Everyone typically has some level of fear around starting a business, taking the next step, or going through any sort of change.The problem with fear is that it has a tendency to hold you back from stepping out of your comfort zone. Fear, whether it's manifested as self-doubt, limiting beliefs, or anxiety, can prevent you from embracing challenges or pursuing new opportunities.Tune in to hear 7 signs that fear might be hindering your progress.Thanks for listening! Connect with me on Instagram: @micala.quinnCheck out the show notes for more information including links and resources mentioned in today's episode!SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode261

Hey there! Today, I am sharing how to land your first client if you can't afford the LFA yet. This episode is short and sweet but packed full of information. If you're new around here, the Live Free Academy is your one-stop shop to build your freelance business, find clients, & start working with them in no time! The Live Free Academy includes everything you need to build your business from what service to offer, how to price, where to find clients, legal & tax information, contracts, how to get started working with them, skills training, and so much more! The LFA also includes weekly group coaching calls where you can ask questions and get feedback that is personalized to your needs.With all that said, the LFA is not a prerequesite to freelancing. You can land your first client before you enroll, and I teach you how in this episode!Thanks for listening! Connect with me on Instagram: @micala.quinnCheck out the show notes for more information including links and resources mentioned in today's episode!SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode260

Hey there! On today's episode, I am chatting with Crystal Silvas. Crystal has a powerful story about how she built her business at home with a baby all while overcoming her own struggles with ADHD and chronic depression. Crystal is a successful business owner, loving mother, and a champion for neurodivergent entrepreneurs.Crystal began her freelancing journey in 2019 as a general VA… and landed her first client within 2 weeks of starting the course! Crystal's love for problem solving and puzzles moved her to quickly transition to a tech VA role. Now, Crystal maintains 3 tech retainer clients, and she also supplements her income by developing websites and funnels for business owners in WordPress and FG Funnels.Thanks for listening!Connect with me on Instagram: @micala.quinnCheck out the show notes for more information including links and resources mentioned in today's episode!SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode259

Hey there! Today, I am chatting with Chelsea Johnson. Chelsea is an LFA alum who is sharing about how she surpassed her corporate income as a Virtual Practice Manager for naturopathic doctors. Chelsea is a mom of three and started building her business while she was working full-time and pregnant with her third baby. Chelsea shares how she discovered her niche and uses her degree in health administration as a freelancer. She shares hows she landed her clients and became fully booked out. She even has a waitlist and huge goals to expand!I hope you are inspired by Chelsea's story! Thanks for listening! Connect with me on Instagram: @micala.quinnCheck out the show notes for more information including links and resources mentioned in today's episode!SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode258

Are you wondering if YOU can freelance and be successful at it? If so, this episode is for you. It's inspired by an email that came into my inbox recently from a mom that had been eyeing the Live Free Academy for months. She was hesitant to enroll because she had tried other things that didn't pan out and was terrified freelancing would lead to another lost investment. I get this question all of the time - how do you know if YOU can be successful as a freelancer?My short answer is if you want to freelance, you can freelance. You will make it work. If you want the freedom, flexibility, and financial stability that come with owning your own freelance business, that's all I need to know to know that you will succeed.I hope this episode gives you the confidence and clarity you need to decide if freelancing is right for you. Tune in, and let me know your thoughts!Thanks for listening! Connect with me on Instagram: @micala.quinnCheck out the show notes for more information including links and resources mentioned in today's episode!SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode257Try Found today and see what a difference it can make. Head to found.com/micala or use promo code "MICALA" to try found today. Terms and conditions apply. Found is a financial technology company, not a bank. Found's banking services are provided by Piermont Bank, member FDIC.The Found Mastercard debit card is issued by Piermont Bank pursuant to a license from Mastercard Inc. Found's core features are free. Found also offers a paid product, Found Plus.My LIVE workshop is BACK! This is a time for you to learn all about freelancing, what it is and how to get started. Join me on Monday, June 19th at NOON CST. If you are curious about freelancing, this free workshop is for you. Go to micalaquinn.com/live to save your spot!

Hey there! Happy Monday, and happy summer! On today's episode, I am chatting with Anna Bradley, an LFA alum, who is sharing about how she pivoted her freelancing business to premium services as a Dubsado specialist. Anna shares about the freedom and flexibility that come with running an online business and how she is even able to work from her favorite travel destination, Italy. She also shares how she got clients as a beginner, how she gained the skills that made her a Dubsado specialist, and how she stays consistent with networking.I hope you are inspired by Anna's story! Tune in!Thanks for listening! Connect with me on Instagram: @micala.quinnCheck out the show notes for more information including links and resources mentioned in today's episode!SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode256My LIVE workshop is BACK! This is a time for you to learn all about freelancing, what it is and how to get started. Join me on Monday, June 19th at NOON CST. If you are curious about freelancing, this free workshop is for you. Go to micalaquinn.com/live to save your spot! Try Found today and see what a difference it can make. Head to found.com/micala or use promo code "MICALA" to try found today. Terms and conditions apply. Found is a financial technology company, not a bank. Found's banking services are provided by Piermont Bank, member FDIC.The Found Mastercard debit card is issued by Piermont Bank pursuant to a license from Mastercard Inc. Found's core features are free. Found also offers a paid product, Found Plus.

Hey there! Happy Monday! On today's episode, I am chatting with Amy Powell. Amy is a LFA alum who is sharing more about her journey to freelancing today. She has an inspiring story of persistence and determination to work in a new environment and have the flexibility and freedom that freelancing provides. I hope you are inspired by Amy's story! Tune in to hear more!Thanks for listening! Connect with me on Instagram: @micala.quinnCheck out the show notes for more information including links and resources mentioned in today's episode!SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode255**Are you ready to go to summer camp too, Mama? Check out the Social Media Manager Skills Camp starting on June 5! Sign up here: www.micalaquinn.com/camp-smm***

Happy Monday! On today's episode, I am chatting with Emilee Gisler. Emilee is an LFA alum who joined just 6 months ago during her maternity leave and is fully booked out! She set a goal of not returning to work after her maternity leave and she accomplished it. She shares more about how she was able to surpass her previous income all while working from home! Today you will hear her story on how she did this all with 3 young children at home. Emilee's story is an inspiring one so be sure to tune in to hear more!Thanks for listening! Connect with me on Instagram: @micala.quinnAre you ready to go to summer camp too, Mama? Check out the Social Media Manager Skills Camp starting on June 5! Sign up here: www.micalaquinn.com/camp-smmCheck out the show notes for more information including links and resources mentioned in today's episode!SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode254

Happy Monday! On today's episode I have LFA alum, Hayley Klees on the podcast to share her story on how she got started and where she is now. Hayley is a former teacher and mom of 2 who got started three years ago. Today, Hayley shares more about her journey to working with TPT sellers so if you are in the education background and wondering if working with TPT sellers is the niche for you, tune in to Hayley's episode. Even if you aren't in the education space, this episode provides a lot of value and is an inspiring story on how you can be a freelancer too! Tune in to hear more!Thanks for listening! Connect with me on Instagram: @micala.quinnCheck out the show notes for more information including links and resources mentioned in today's episode!SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode253***There is now a 12 month payment plan for the Live Free Academy! You can get started today for just $147! Head over to go.micalaquinn.com for more details and to sign up!***

Hey there! On today's episode, I have Lesley Pyle, founder of HireMyMom.com, a website connecting moms seeking work from home with small businesses seeking virtual professionals. Lesley came on the show today to share tips on getting hired as a freelancer. She has been in this space for over 25 years and has great tips to share and she has truly made a serious impact on my life. In fact, my very first client came from her website. Tune in to hear all of the wisdom that Lesley has to share!Thanks for listening! Connect with me on Instagram: @micala.quinnCheck out the show notes for more information including links and resources mentioned in today's episode!SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode252***There is now a 12 month payment plan for the Live Free Academy! You can get started today for just $147! Head over to go.micalaquinn.com for more details and to sign up!***

Hey there! I have another WAHM Success Story coming your way this week. On today's episode, you are going to meet Chelsea. Chelsea is a Live Free Academy alum who joined just 6 months ago and is almost at her full-time income working a fraction of the hours she used to work. Chelsea shares how she started freelancing and how she went the cold pitch route to land clients. Tune in to hear more of Chelsea's story!Thanks for listening! Connect with me on Instagram: @micala.quinnCheck out the show notes for more information including links and resources mentioned in today's episode!SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode251

Happy Monday! I am back with another WAHM Success Story today. On today's episode, you are going to hear from Britt Jackson as she shares her journey to freelancing as a single mom. Britt is the owner of Georgia Creative which is a consulting agency for admin and operations for business coaches. Britt shares her journey from starting as a Virtual Assistant in 2015 to where she is now. This episode is a great one if you are a single mom and want to learn more about how to make this work for you too! Tune in to hear more!Thanks for listening! Connect with me on Instagram: @micala.quinnCheck out the show notes for more information including links and resources mentioned in today's episode!SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode250

We are doing back to back success story episodes this month in honor of our spring sale that is live TODAY! (Check out www.micalaquinn.com/academy for all of the details!) On today's episode, I am chatting with Kelsie Trujillo. Kelsie is a busy WAHM as a mom of 3 boys 3 and under! She shares her journey to freelancing and how she almost gave up on freelancing completely and then turned around and landed four retainer clients! I hope Kelsie's story is inspiring to you if you are on the fence about freelancing. Tune in to hear more!Sign up for the open house happening tonight, Monday, April 17. Sign up at: www.micalaquinn.com/liveThanks for listening! Connect with me on Instagram: @micala.quinnCheck out the show notes for more information including links and resources mentioned in today's episode!SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode249

Hey there! Happy Monday! On today's episode, I have Becca Hoover on the podcast. Becca shares her journey from former teacher to social media manager. She shares more about how she built her business while raising her family and working full-time (and even while on maternity leave with baby #2!) If you are wondering how to juggle building a business, working full-time, and being a mama, this episode is for you!Sign up for the text alerts so that information about the promotion on the Live Free Academy doesn't get lost in your inbox AND you will get early access to the extra bonuses! Sign up here: www.micalaquinn.com/textSign up for the open house happening next Monday, April 17. Sign up at: www.micalaquinn.com/liveThanks for listening! Connect with me on Instagram: @micala.quinnCheck out the show notes for more information including links and resources mentioned in today's episode!SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode248

Hey there! On today's episode I am sharing different work from home businesses that are possible to make money online. I share with you why I believe freelancing is the best option and the best way to meet your income goals. Tune in to hear why! Also, stay tuned until the end of the episode for a special announcement!Thanks for listening! Connect with me on Instagram: @micala.quinnCheck out the show notes for more information including links and resources mentioned in today's episode!SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode247

Hey there! On today's episode, I am joined by Ashley Greer. Ashley is sharing more about how she made freelancing work for her as a full-time RV traveling mom and homeschooling mom. She shares more about her story to freelancing, navigating grief while building a business, and what her days look like traveling the country with her daughter and husband while running her freelancing business! Tune in to hear more!     Connect with me on Instagram: @micala.quinn     Thanks for listening! Check out the show notes for more information including links and resources mentioned in today's episode!     SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode246

On today's quick freelance questions episode, I am sharing more with you about how to handle client calls with kids at home. I also talk about the different schedules you can have as a freelancing work from home mom and how the great thing about freelancing is that you don't have to work traditional hours. You can make your schedule work for you and your family. Tune in to hear more!   Thanks for listening! Connect with me on Instagram: @micala.quinn   Check out the show notes for more information including links and resources mentioned in today's episode!    SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode245

Have you tried the Facebook group route to landing freelance clients? On today's episode, I am sharing with you exactly how to land clients via Facebook groups. I believe Facebook groups are a great way to land freelance clients. Tune in to hear more!   Connect with me on Instagram: @micala.quinn   SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode244

Happy Monday! On today's episode, I am sharing with you the ways to protect yourself from scams in the online space. If you are a freelancer who is worried about getting scammed, this episode is for you!   Check out my new template shop where you can find all of the templates to help you get started with freelancing. Check it out here: www.micalaquinn.com/shop   Connect with me on Instagram: @micala.quinn   SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode243

On today's episode, I am breaking down the strategy for going the “Cold Pitch” (direct outreach) route. I am sharing with you more about how to do this effectively so that you can actually land clients using this technique. Tune in to hear more!   Thanks for listening! Check out the show notes (link below) for links and resources mentioned in today's episode!    Connect with me on Instagram: @micala.quinn   SHOW NOTES: Episode 242 Show Notes

Hey there! On today's episode, you are going to hear from Allison Nitch. Allison shares how she was a teacher for 18 years and wanted to be home but never could find something that worked for her — until she found freelancing. She shares her journey to starting her freelance business, deciding to niche into podcast management, and ultimately to where she is nearly one year in to freelancing. Allison's story is an inspiring one that you are going to want to take a listen to!   Thanks for listening! Check out the show notes (link below) for links and resources mentioned in today's episode!    Connect with me on Instagram: @micala.quinn   SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode241

Hey there! On today's Quick Freelance Question episode, I am sharing more with you about how long your responses should be for freelance job applications. Tune in to hear more about this plus check out my announcement about my template shop opening!    Thanks for listening! Check out the show notes (link below) for links and resources mentioned in today's episode!    Connect with me on Instagram: @micala.quinn   Check out my live workshop happening TODAY (February 13) at 12 PM CST about how to get started as a Virtual Assistant! Sign up at: www.micalaquinn.com/live   SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode240

On today's episode, I am sharing more information about how to talk to traditional business owners about hiring freelancers. This is a continuation of the last episode in the “Land more freelance clients” series, so be sure to check out part 1! Landing freelance opportunities with traditional businesses/local brick and mortar businesses is a huge opportunity! Be sure to tune in to today's episode to hear more!   Thanks for listening! Check out the show notes (link below) for links and resources mentioned in today's episode!    Sign up for my live workshop on February 13 at 12 PM CST about how to get started as a Virtual Assistant! Sign up at: www.micalaquinn.com/live   Connect with me on Instagram: @micala.quinn   SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode239

Hey there! On today's episode, I am joined by Brittany Hageman. Brittany joined my course back in July of 2018 - almost 5 years ago! Brittany shares how her journey started, where she is now as a social media manager, and how she now makes DOUBLE what she made as an Occupational Therapist with flexible hours! If you have wondered if freelancing is something that can work for you long-term, tune in to today's episode to hear Brittany's story!   Thanks for listening! Check out the show notes (link below) for links and resources mentioned in today's episode!    Connect with me on Instagram: @micala.quinn   SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode238

I'm excited to start a new series called "Quick Freelance Questions". In this series, I am answering questions I get asked often! On today's episode  I am answering the question: Do I need to have an active social media presence to land clients? Tune in to today's episode to hear the reasons why I don't believe you need to have an active social media to land freelance clients.   Thanks for listening! Check out the show notes (link below) for links and resources mentioned in today's episode!    Connect with me on Instagram: @micala.quinn   SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode237

Hey there! I am starting a new series called Land More Freelance Clients and we are kicking off this series with landing brick & mortar clients. Go back to last week's episode and listen about my 3 predictions for 2023 where I talked about a huge opportunity I see happening this year is going to be landing more clients in the traditional brick and mortar space. So, on today's episode, I want to share more with you about how to land those clients. Tune in!   Thanks for listening! Check out the show notes (link below) for links and resources mentioned in today's episode!    Connect with me on Instagram: @micala.quinn   SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode236

Hey there! Happy Monday and Happy New Year! Today I am sharing with you 3 predictions I have for freelancers in 2023. I believe this is going to be a big year for freelancers so I would love for you to tune in!    Thanks for listening! Check out the show notes (link below) for links and resources mentioned in today's episode!    Connect with me on Instagram: @micala.quinn   SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode235

Happy Monday! I was invited to participate in the State of the Union for Service Provers on The Ops Authority Podcast. This is part 2 of that so make sure to check out part 1 before diving in. On today's episode, we're diving into how you can position yourself for success and talking more about the opportunities that we see for freelancers and other service-based businesses in 2023.   Thanks for listening! Check out the show notes (link below) for links and resources mentioned in today's episode!    Connect with me on Instagram: @micala.quinn   SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode234

Happy Monday! I was invited to participate in the State of the Union for Service Provers on The Ops Authority Podcast. On today's episode, several leaders in the online service provider space are reflecting on 2022 and chatting more about what worked and what we saw. This is an episode you are going to want to hear whether you are new to freelancing or a seasoned freelancer. Tune in!    Thanks for listening! Check out the show notes (link below) for links and resources mentioned in today's episode!    Connect with me on Instagram: @micala.quinn   SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode233

Hey there! On today's episode, I am chatting with my podcast manager, Hannah Clark. We are chatting all about how Hannah went from Registered Nurse working in the hospital to spending her days as a WAHM freelancing. She shares what the beginning stages looked like to where she is now, making double her take home nursing income from home! Tune in to hear more about how you can apply your healthcare background to freelancing!   Thanks for listening! Check out the show notes (link below) for links and resources mentioned in today's episode!    Connect with me on Instagram: @micala.quinn   SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode232

Are you a WAHM that is ready to increase your productivity and create work-life harmony? Well, today's episode is just for you! Megan Sumrell is a time management and productivity expert and she is on the podcast today sharing about multitasking vs. context switching, why traditional planning systems fail, and she even walks us through her “bottom up” feminine planning system. If you are wanting more tips on how to juggle business and motherhood all while staying productive, tune in to hear all that Megan has to share!   Thanks for listening! Check out the show notes (link below) for links and resources mentioned in today's episode!    Connect with me on Instagram: @micala.quinn   Sign up for the Black Friday deal that is good through TOMORROW (11/30). This will get you $500 off the Live Free Academy! Sign up at www.micalaquinn.com/academy    SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode231

Have you ever wondered how your background in healthcare can be translated to the freelancing space? On today's episode, I am chatting with Johnette Wilhemi. Johnette spent more than a decade in the healthcare industry as an ultrasound technician before becoming a freelancer and she is here today to chat about her journey to replacing her healthcare income in six months!    Thanks for listening! Check out the show notes (link below) for links and resources mentioned in today's episode!    Connect with me on Instagram: @micala.quinn   Don't forget to sign up for text reminders for my Black Friday sale coming up for the Live Free Academy. Sign up for those text alerts here: www.micalaquinn.com/bf   SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode230

Have you thought working with real estate agents but aren't sure where to start? Today I have Kari Jackson on sharing more about how she got started in her specific niche of working with real estate agents in the freelancing space. Kari shares more about what she does for her clients, how you can get started in this space, whether or not you need a real estate license to work with real estate agents, and how you can get licensed if that is something that interests you! If you are interested in working with real estate agents in the freelancing space, this is an episode you are going to want to hear! Thanks for listening! Check out the show notes (link below) for links and resources mentioned in today's episode!  Connect with me on Instagram: @micala.quinn Don't forget to sign up for text reminders for my Black Friday sale coming up for the Live Free Academy. Sign up for those text alerts here: www.micalaquinn.com/bf SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode229

Hey there! Today I am sharing with you how to land freelance clients. There are many routes that you can take to land clients, and I'm sharing those with you today. Whether you want to take the Facebook group route or direct outreach route, or another route, this episode is helpful to hear more about the different ways! Thanks for listening! Check out the show notes (link below) for links and resources mentioned in today's episode!  Connect with me on Instagram: @micala.quinn Check out my freelance crash course here: www.micalaquinn.com/cc and don't forget to sign up for text reminders for my Black Friday sale coming up for the Live Free Academy. Sign up for those text alerts here: www.micalaquinn.com/bf SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode228

Are you ready to get started as a virtual assistant but worry about landing clients? On today's episode, I am chatting with Erika Kramer. Erika shares her story on how she went from teacher to virtual assistant. She shares how it took her a little while to find her first client but the persistence and consistency that she put into building her business kept her from giving up. Erika's story is a reminder that if you build your solid foundation and work hard to do this, you can! Tune in to hear more! Thanks for listening! Check out the show notes (link below) for links and resources mentioned in today's episode!  Connect with me on Instagram: @micala.quinn SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode227

Have you ever thought about working with Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) sellers? On today's episode, I am joined by Sara Whittaker and her client, Sara Marye. We dive more into the niche of TPT and hear how they both got started and what they do in their businesses. We talk about getting hired in the TPT niche and where to find those clients. They both share tips on getting hired in this space and what they are looking for when hiring to have that strong contractor and client relationship. If you have thought about stepping into the TPT niche, this episode is one that you are going to want to hear! Thanks for listening! Check out the show notes for links and resources mentioned in today's episode!  Connect with me on Instagram: @micala.quinn SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode226