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When most writers think about ghostwriting, they think books. But there's a huge opportunity to ghost for business leaders who need content... articles, blog posts, speeches and more. In this episode of The Copywriter Club Podcast, Rob is talking with Allison Evelyn (Ally) about how she pivoted from Day Rates and standard copy projects to ghost writing for clients—and how she's leveraging that work to ghostwrite books in the future. Click the play button below, or scroll down for a full transcript.   Stuff to check out: Allison's Website Allison's Instagram Get her freebie: Ghostwriter Gold The Copywriter Club Facebook Group The Copywriter Underground   Transcript: Rob Marsh:  When you think of ghost writing, do you think of books? If so, you're thinking small. This is The Copywriter Club Podcast. We've talked with several copywriters, from time to time, over the past eight years who have talked about ghost writings. Most of those episodes focused on large projects like ghostwriting books—the in-depth process for writing a book and connecting with the kiinds of clients who need help from someone who can write their book. But ghost writing is more than that. Ghost writing includes any project where a writer steps into the shoes of their client to write something in their name. It can be blog posts, articles published online, emails, webinar scripts and more.  When you look beyond the book world, the opportunity for ghost writers is huge. Landing these clients isn't dramatically different from the way that you find, pitch and close regular clients… though there are differences. Usually, as a ghost writer, you're not writing for lower level employees. Rather, you're writing for founders, CEOs and other high-level thinkers, so your work needs to be able to reflect that. In fact, your pitches may need to include ideas and insights that a client can use to show up as a thought-leader in their business and niche. Landing work with a ghost-writing clients means you need to show up and be recognized at this higher level. My guest for this week is Allison Evelyn, that's her professional name— she mostly goes by Ally. Ally's been on the podcast before when we talked about an earlier version of her business. Over the past four or five years, the kind of work she does and the kinds of clients she works with has changed quite a bit. When we recorded that earlier episode, Ally was a member of The Copywriter Think Tank. She also taught several workshops about day rates and the kind of work copywriters can get done on those kinds of projects (one of those workshops is in The Copywriter Underground today). With all the changes she's seen in her business and her personal life, I was excited to catch up with Ally and learn more about her role as a ghostwriter for some prominent online voices. I wish we could talk about a few of them by name, but as a ghost writer, you usually need to stay behind the scenes so your clients can shine. Even if you're not interested in ghost writing for clients, a lot of what Ally shares in this interview about working with clients, applies to the normal back and forth with all clients and if you put her suggestions to work in your business, I promise, you'll be more successful. Make sure you take notes as you listen to this  one. As usual, this episode is brought to you by The Copywriter Underground. No matter what kind of copywriting business you want for yourself, The Underground is packed with resources to show up as a business owner—not just a freelancer, find clients, and solve big problems that clients are happy to pay big money to get off their plates. From copywritingn and business templates to get you started (including a legal document and a proven onboarding process) to workshops to help you build your authority, attract clients, create products and services your clients want to buy, and more—The Underground is like a starter-kit for your business… or a complete busin...

Whether you offer day rates or not, this thought-provoking episode explores the long-term impacts of marketing services based solely on speed within the creative industry. Follow Laura → https://www.instagram.com/lauraevans.co (FREE WORKSHOP) 3 Step System To Attract Clients Online → ⁠⁠⁠https://thebriefcollective.com/summer-sales-camp⁠⁠⁠ Unlock Secret Episodes → ⁠⁠⁠https://unapologeticdesigner.com/the-unapologetic-designer-club⁠⁠⁠   The Brief Collective Design Biz Academy → ⁠⁠⁠https://thebriefcollective.com/course⁠⁠⁠ Share Your Design Opinion Anonymously → ⁠⁠⁠https://forms.gle/yFJonAwfvjuFeZPH9⁠⁠⁠  Podcast IG Page → ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/theunapologeticdesigner⁠⁠⁠ 

June 18, 2024 ~ Brian Calka, vice president of distribution operations at DTE Energy, joins Guy Gordon, Lloyd Jackson, and Jamie Edmonds to discuss DTE Electric's innovative strategies to beat the heat and save you money! Discover how special time-of-day rates and proactive system measures keep the power grid stable during high temperatures. Learn simple yet effective tips to optimize your energy use and find out about exclusive programs that offer discounts while managing peak demand.

I got to chat all things VIP Days (how to price them, how to run them, and how to sell them) with the OG day rate creator herself, Sarah Masci of Day Rate Mastery. Sarah's story spans well over a decade, and it was incredible to hear how she generated tons of leads early on in her company, how she configured her work schedule, and how she shifted her mindset to be able to make consistent five figure months on day rates alone.Guest Information:Guest Name: Sarah MasciGuest Business Name: Sarah MasciGuest Website: www.sarahmasci.comGuest Instagram: @sarahmasciLinks Mentioned:VIP Days 10 Different Ways (Free PDF!)Connect With Us:Our Free Facebook CommunityOur WebsitePodcast InstagramSupport us on PatreonTags:designer, design, brand design, brand identity design, design studio, design business, graphic design, brand designer, better podcast, brand designer podcast, logo design, brand identity design

Animation day rates in the UK vary WIDELY across the country, across disciplines and seniority. Is there anything we can do about it?The Salary Report I cite throughout is She Drew That's Salary Report - definitely follow SDT! They are brilliant. Retakes Podcast is the self-help animation podcast for Industry Animators. Find us on social and join in the conversation!https://www.instagram.com/retakespod/https://twitter.com/retakespod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here at the KC Brand we talk a lot about creating true time freedom for you as a CEO. If you've been around for a minute you know that Day Rates were such an integral part of my journey to my first (and next) six figures as a copywriter! The only thing is - there are so many ways to structure them for your own work/life balance. That's why we're bringing back this loved episode with Day Rate Genius alum Elizabeth Averyanova, a talented Web Designer and Agency Owner who's used the power of Day Rates to book out her agency for more than two years running.    Because the truth is → Booking out your Done-For-You Services doesn't have to be complicated or time consuming. In fact, there's ONE simple way you can increase your rates while working just a handful of days a month on client projects: something both Elizabeth and I have done to expand our businesses, revenue, and time. This is one you're not going to want to miss!   Tune in To Learn: The number one trait that creates ongoing momentum for entrepreneurs  How Day Rates make up 80% of Elizabeth's client projects & revenue How to know when it's time to make your own rules  How to get in on a major DRG Black Friday offer!   **********   Like this show? Write a 5-star review — even just one sentence helps us bring you more content each week.    More from Krystle: → The KC Copy Studio → Freedom Found Collective Mastermind    → Take the Copywriter Quiz + Uncover Your Business Blind Spots → Say ‘Hi' in Krystle's DMs → Get on the Black Friday Waitlist for Day Rate Genius Masterclass Today's Guest: → Elizabeth's Instagram  → Elizabeth's Website

Are you tired of struggling to grow your business while juggling multiple projects? Wondering if there's a way to increase your income without sacrificing your precious time? In my first year of business, I found Day Rates and they changed EVERYTHING for me! Get ready to discover the secrets of a high-paying day rate service as I unravel the six essential elements you need to create a successful and highly profitable day rate offer. I'm sharing my personal journey with you of how day rates transformed my business, allowing me to make six figures and work only three to four days a month on client projects. From structuring your offer to marketing and fulfillment strategies, we'll explore every aspect of building a day rate that brings in the big bucks - and still provides white glove service + deliverables to your copywriting clients.    Get ready to revolutionize your business and live a life filled with generosity and impact. Tune in now to gain invaluable insights and take your business to new heights.   Tune in To Learn: The power of day rates to grow a six-figure copywriting business How to structure and market a successful day rate offer The secrets to creating a white-glove client experience The benefits of incorporating day rates into your existing offers   **********   Like this show? Write a 5-star review — even just one sentence helps us bring you more content each week.    More from Krystle: → The KC Copy Studio → Freedom Found Collective Mastermind    → Take the Copywriter Quiz + Uncover Your Business Blind Spots → Say ‘Hi' in Krystle's DMs → Get on the 2023 Black Friday Waitlist

When you start out, it makes sense to structure your business, your time, your packages - how everyone else in the industry does. But the biggest gift I had in my first year of business was realizing how much this didn't work for me or my life!   Instead, I quickly learned that to make this entrepreneurial journey more fun-filled than stressful, I needed to find a way to serve my copywriting clients to a high caliber without being chained to my desk 12 hours a day.   And that's when the KC Day Rate was born! Tune in to this episode of the Freedom Found Podcast as I delve deep into the realities and triumphs of building a thriving Day Rate service so I could keep living life on my own terms.    Tune in To Learn: How to shift from being an order taker to a business owner  Lessons learned from undercharging and burning out  Strategies to increase rates and find work-life balance  Insights on growing a profitable business with day rates   **********   Like this show? Write a 5-star review — even just one sentence helps us bring you more content each week.    More from Krystle: → The KC Copy Studio → Freedom Found Collective Mastermind    → Take the Copywriter Quiz + Uncover Your Business Blind Spots → Say ‘Hi' in Krystle's DMs

Do you have the bug for starting new businesses? Is it something that just grows within you?   In this episode, the mics are turned around and Nicole is a guest on the $1 Million Tipping Point Podcast with host — and our past guest — Kiri Mohan.   Nicole Schmied is a four-time entrepreneur and the CEO and Founder of SmartCookie Media, and the Creator of the podcast, The Serial Entrepreneur Show, so she knows what it's like to have a few balls in the air.  This episode walks through Nicole's journey in different careers, as well as learning how to double down and refining what you've done to create a beautiful business.   Through workshops and done-for-you services, Nicole's SmartCookie Media team creates marketing results in as little as a day. From business owners, politicians, and other go-getters, she has worked with clients across the US, Canada & Australia. Nicole is a first-generation American who lives outside of Chicago in NW Indiana with her husband, Kyle, and their two sons, Luke (6) and Will (2).   Get Weekly Tools to Build Your Business (for free!): The Entrepreneur's Toolkit Connect with Nicole: Nicole Schmied Linkedin; @Nicole Schmied Get Your Data-Driven Marketing Strategy: SmartCookie Media FREE: Content Strategy Session Reminder Media: Reminder Media Magazine Visit: Run Like Clockwork Unlimited Marketing Support: SmartCookie Hotline Have a story to tell? Signup here: www.serialentrepreneurshow.com     This show is brought to you by SmartCookie Media where we provide end-to-end podcast production and VIP Day marketing services. Book a complimentary content session and ask for our free podcast checklist here.

There's a fine line between charging a half day or a full day and many times we're stuck with deciding on which to charge. Is a half day for you 4 hours, 5 hours, maybe 6 hours? Is a full day for you 8 or 10 hours? And when the time comes when you're met with a potential or confirmed half day, how do you approach charging for it? Let's talk about it! If you enjoyed this episode please rate it and let me know how i'm doing! Follow the podcast if you're loving the content and share it with your friends! www.atdavidlee.com | www.legendarymediahouse.com | Instagram @atdavidlee | YouTube www.youtube.com/atdavidlee 

Hello there my love! I'm carrying on with my summer series of Fiercely Freelance where I'm giving you a quick, powerful lesson in flipping your business model to make it work for you. And today, I'm telling you why day rates suuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck and what you can do about it!I give you the 3 major reasons why day rates suck balls so that you understand why it's time for you to move on. Then I introduce you to your new best friend, the value-based pricing system! You'll learn why you need to price your services into smart and easy-to-manage packages and I'll explain why this system gives you more than just money. And if you're looking for a hand designing your offer suite, stay tuned to the end to get the lowdown on my signature group program Offer Suite Oracle!That's all from me today babe, but feel free to drop me a line on Instagram if you have any questions for me about ditching the day rates and stepping into the world of value-based pricing. I'm happy to help!Timestamps[1:10] Hey babe! So IMO, day rates suuuuuuuuuuuuuck. Here's why[1:45] Reason #1: Day rates add a cost to your head[3:40] Reason #2: Day rates make you feel like an employee[5:06] Reason #3: Day rates don't reward you for being amazing at your job[6:16] Step onto the stage, value-based pricing systems![7:30] Pricing your services as a package[8:25] Let's break that pricing model down[10:55] What else you'll get out of your new pricing system[12:03] How to make your own Offer Suite FOLLOW ME ON SOCIALSInstagramLinkedInTikTok::JOIN MY LISTSign up for my weekly email series, Peaceful Service Pro – the no-BS guide to making more £££ in business on a chilled AF schedule.::WORK WITH MEOffer Suite Oracle VIP IntensiveOffer Suite Oracle ProgramVisit my WebsiteBook a Disco Call

If you're interested in learning more about the various forms of income that can be generated through your Web Design Business, then this episode is the perfect place to tune in. We delve into the difference between passive income, day rates, and custom rates, and when it makes sense to implement each of these models into your business strategy. We discuss the benefits and drawbacks of each approach, and offer insights into how you can decide which model is right for you. Plus, to lighten the mood, we play a fun game of "fuck, marry, kill".   START FOR FREE TODAY  LAUNCH PASSIVE INCOME LEARN HOW TO MAKE $3K A DAY HERE Get social with Becca Luna & Willow Kaii: IG: FOLLOW BECCA LUNA ON INSTAGRAM FOLLOW WILLOW KAII ON INSTAGRAM TIKTOK: FOLLOW BECCA LUNA ON TIKTOK FOLLOW WILLOW KAII ON TIKTOK Youtube: FOLLOW & SUBCRIBE ON YOUTUBE Website: https://beccaluna.com https://willowkaii.com If you haven't done so already, subscribe to the podcast. We'll be adding a bunch of bonus episodes to the feed and, if you're not subscribed, there's a good chance you'll miss out. Subscribe now! Subscribe to the Podcast! CLICK HERE TO SUBSCRIBE! Leave us an iTunes review! CLICK HERE TO LEAVE A REVIEW! Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on iTunes, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave a review on iTunes. Click here, scroll to the bottom, tap to rate with five stars, and select “Write a Review.” Then be sure to let me know what you loved most about the episode!

DTE Energy will have a new rate structure this month that charges customers more for electricity depending on the time of day. Plus, The Social Loft in Hamtramck is hosting a pre-Ramadan event, it's Dearborn Restaurant Week, and more. Do you have a community story we should tell? Let us know in an email at detroiteveningreport@wdet.org.

Do you currently charge clients by the hour? We live in a world where time is the most commonly associated metric for remuneration in both the workplace and freelancer economy – but is it the best way to earn money, or is there another way? In these new ‘Flip the Script' episodes I'm going to be challenging a perspective or an idea that exists in the freelance business space, starting this week with the hourly VS project pricing structure dilemma.This is a topic I get asked about SO often by freelancers – it can be confusing and overwhelming to understand how to price your services and get paid for your efforts.Listen to this episode if you wanna hear more on:✨The difference between hourly and value based or project pricing✨Why hourly rates will limit your earning potential✨How hourly rates risk you becoming a commodity to your client✨The importance of charging for more than your time alone✨What else you need to be charging for in your pricing calculations✨The one area you need to charge really well for✨Why your specialist skills and services are worthy of higher pricesWanna deep-dive on how to move from hourly to value based prices with me?You'll love my deep-dive pricing workshop, Bye Bye Day Rates, available in my shop for just £47.Buy it now::Connect with Ceelshttps://www.fiercelyfreelance.co/Come + say hello on my socials babe!Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/fiercelyfreelance/TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/fiercelyfreelanceWanna work together? Book a free Disco Call with me here:https://ceelslockley.as.me/disco

Want to know the most common question I get from other copywriters?   It sounds something like, 'You're just 2.5 years into business and you've grown so quickly…how'd you do it?'   And the answer? Day Rates.    Because the reality of business growth is - if you're spending all your time on client work, you're only growing your client's businesses, not your own.    In this episode I'm covering everything day rates - what they are, misconceptions about them, and how you can utilize them effectively in your business.    PLUS!    I'm sharing about my new FREE day rate training - The Copywriter's Guide to Launching Profitable Day Rates, where you'll learn The 3 Core Strategies for Starting a Profitable Day Rate Service.   Work with Krystle: Be the First to Know about Ignite Your Inbox: https://krystlechurch.com/waitlist  Get 3 Free Sales Email Templates: https://krystlechurch.com/free-templates  The KC Copy Studio: http://www.krystlechurch.com  Say ‘Hi' in my IG DMs: http://www.instagram.com/krystle.church

In this Pre-LDI episode of LIGHT TALK, The Lumen Brothers chat about everything from Basketball Jones to Getting Paid.   Join Zak, Stan, Steve, and David, as they pontificate about:  Stan's basketball injury; Thunder Down Under; Zak's pre-LDI report; The Cannabis Convention; Day Rates; How to assure that you get paid on time; Planning for retirement; "The Total Bastard Projection Set"; How to hold onto the passion; Bluebeam; and Should you charge for a Kit Rental?   Nothing is Taboo, Nothing is Sacred, and Very Little Makes Sense.

Meet Sarah:Sarah is the founder Day Rate Mastery™, an online company that teaches creative service providers how to work less and make more with a streamlined “day rate” business model. Years of running a traditional design business, filled with scope creep, inconsistent timelines and overlapping client projects, eventually resulted in classic burnout– becoming the catalyst that sparked Sarah's desire to create a better process. Since its inception in 2019, Day Rate Mastery™ has helped thousands of freelancers rediscover joy in their work and the freedom they'd lost along the way.Links & Resources:Free On-Demand Masterclass: The Life Changing Magic of Day RatesWebsiteFacebookInstagramTurn Your Website into a Marketing MachineReady for a website you love?  Let's hop on a call and see if working together is a fit.For the transcript and show notes:https://laurakamark.com/04

#134 Sarah Masci of Day Rate Mastery joins me to talk about how graphic designers can increase their profitability by charging day rates instead of hourly rates or value-based pricing and how she went from charging $50 per hour to $10k months working less.

In today's Q & A I cover what to say on your Virtual Assistant website, how to make money consistently, how to raise your rates, what Day Rates are, and an in-demand service idea that could take your business to the next level.Mentioned in the episode:Honeybook is a popular Day Rate idea: https://desiretodone.com/honeybook *Episode on beta testing your services: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1892364/9804105Membership Academy: https://desiretodone.com/msa *FREE Hire a VA Service for anyone looking to hire a VA: https://desiretodone.com/hire-a-virtual-assistant/My membership for VAs (all VAs are welcome, even if you're not introverted): https://introvertvaclub.comMy newsletter: https://desiretodone.com/newsletterSend me a Q for a future podcast episode: https://desiretodone.com/podcastOther Resources:Website platforms I recommend: ** Wix: https://desiretodone.com/wix *** Squarespace: https://desiretodone.com/squarespace *** WordPress: https://wordpress.org (SiteGround to host your WordPress site: https://desiretodone.com/siteground *.Divi to design your site on WordPress: https://desiretodone.com/divi *)Episode on VIP Days (Day Rates): https://www.buzzsprout.com/1892364/9726290Episode on making more money with your VA biz: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1892364/10188988*Affiliate link

Today's guest is Susie Jackson, a finance and pricing mentor for freelancers from the U.K. Susie helps freelancers figure out how much to charge and how to manage the financial side of our businesses so we can earn a decent living doing what we love. Susie is also a freelance copy editor and a Spanish-to-English translator specializing in academic texts for the social sciences. Susie likes that she's able to build her business around her energy levels. She also builds in one weekday per month to get out into nature, which is critical for her mental health. A few years ago Susie became a financial and pricing mentor. Her dad was in banking, so she grew up with healthy conversations and lessons about money. She began offering her “Charge with Confidence” group program in 2020. Susie doesn't like the approach that many people take: setting their rates based on industry averages or what other people charge. There's no guarantee that those rates will cover your needs, which can result in a feeling of helplessness and defeatist attitude. And that often means that clients are dictating what they can charge. Susie believes we as service providers should be setting our own prices—and do so based on what income we need, not what we think our customers can afford. Not every client is going to have the budget to pay your rate. That's normal. If you're never hearing ‘no,' you could probably be charging more. Value and affordability are two different things. Susie recommends including two options when submitting a quote or a proposal. One quote should align with their brief, but then include a second quote at a lower rate, which requires them to compromise on something. “A negotiation is a compromise.” Providing two (or more) choices is much better than saying, “I'm open to negotiation,” which Susie never recommends saying to a potential client. Before pricing a project, we need to do some groundwork. The first thing is to understand your financial needs for both your business and personal expenses and then know what your minimum financial goal is—and then also set an aspirational goal. You also need to figure out how many hours you can realistically do paid work without burning out. We tend to overestimate our available hours, and the only way to beat this is by tracking time, which helps us see what is realistic and sustainable. Susie also talks in detail about when and how we should think about increasing our rates. She also gives advice on what language to use with clients when raising your rates. Susie chimes in to the debate of whether we should put our rates on our websites. Susie recommends a “profit first” system, which is based off the book “Profit First: Transform Your Business from a Cash-Eating Monster to a Money-Making Machine” by Mike Michalowicz. The book wasn't written for freelancers, but Susie goes into detail of how she's adapted this philosophy for her business. Susie also talks about how to track our proposals, projects and finances. Susie does not believe that people are inherently bad with money. When people say, “Oh, I'm just bad with money,” she replies, “How can you expect to be good with money if you've never been taught how to manage it?” Biz Bite: Use a Task Prioritization Grid Resources: Susie's website Susie's free resources, including a budgeting spreadsheet, virtual Finance Fridays office hours, blog posts and more. Blog post “Task Prioritisation and the System I Use to Manage My Workload” Susie on Instagram “Profit First: Transform Your Business from a Cash-Eating Monster to a Money-Making Machine” by Mike Michalowicz. Join the Deliberate Freelancer Facebook group. Support Deliberate Freelancer at Buy Me a Coffee. Subscribe to the Deliberate Freelancer newsletter. Episode #28 of Deliberate Freelancer: Take Charge of Your Finances, with Pamela Capalad Episode #91 of Deliberate Freelancer: #91: All Things Pricing: Project Rates, Day Rates, Retainers and More, with Jennifer Duann Fultz  

Building your business requires you to take consistent actions daily.You should not be scared to pivot if the direction you're business is going is not working for you.Do not let overthinking stall you from building the business that suits your needs.BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL FIND OUT: Why you need to take daily consistent actions in your business.Why pivoting is important to hone in on what you need from your business.Why you should stop overthinking or have everything figured out before you decided to grow your business.RESOURCEFree Masterclass & checklist about Day Rates - desoladavis.com/dayrateCONNECT WITH SARAH MASCI: INSTAGRAM | WEBSITE | FACEBOOK If this episode inspires you, I'd love to hear your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram stories and tag me, @desoladavis !  Then, make sure you're following me on Instagram, where you can see behind-the-scenes footage of how I craft the customer journey and how you can too.

Home Buyers Looking for Options Visit Http://ShopMyBuildersLender.com  **If you are currently under contract or negotiating on a New Construction Home, Visit ShopMyBuildersLender.com  45-60 Days from Completion of Home to get a Rate Quote Today. Link to Article - https://www.cnet.com/personal-finance/mortgages/here-are-mortgage-rates-for-feb-21-2022-rates-increased/Millennial Market Talk - The Best Mortgage Podcast for Millennials with Mark Jones, Daily Mortgage & Real Estate Updates in Minutes from a Millennials Perspective. This is for Consumers and industry Professionals to stay current with what's going on in our world.Mortgage & Real Estate News & Updates, Daily Millennial Mortgage Updates, Industry Hot Topics, Tips, & Education for Consumers, Realtors, Brokers, & Lenders. Daily Millennial Mortgage Update | Mark JonesVisit https://www.millennialmarkettalk.com Subscribe to Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3inymKB...iheart - https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-mi...Social Mediahttps://Facebook.com/MillennialMarket...https://www.instagram.com/millennialm...Host :Mark JonesFounder of https://reviewmymortgage.com/Branch Manager Directions Home Loan La CanteraNMLS# 513437Get in Touch with Mark.https://lacanteraloans.com/Current & Future Texas Residence - Click to Get Your Financing Options Also Check Our Key Factors Podcast An educational Podcast with New Episodes Weekly for Consumers, Mortgage & Real Estate Industry Professionals. We'll Talk About It All! Listen to Weekly Industry Topic Discussions on all podcast platforms by visiting this link https://www.keyfactorspodcast.comThis Podcast is Sponsored by ReviewMyMortgage.com The Largest Index for Mortgage Program Education in the United States. Self Diagnose, Research Loan Programs Based on Your Criteria, Search for Homes, and Work with the Best Lender in Your State. Loan Officers Want to Become a PROLender Visit https://www.millennialmarkettalk.com Subscribe to Apple Podcast, Spotify, iheart, Facebook, to listen on the go Daily. This is your Millennial Mortgage Update with Mark Jones, Producing, Branch Manager, of Directions Home Loan at La Cantera in San Antonio TX. Tune in to get your Daily Mortgage & Real Estate Update in Minutes from a Millennials Perspective. This is for Consumers and industry Professionals to stay current with what's going on in our world.Host :Mark JonesFounder of https://reviewmymortgage.com/Branch Manager Directions Home Loan La CanteraTop Producing Loan OfficerNMLS# 513437Get in Touch with Mark.https://lacanteraloans.com/loan-offic...Get Educated and Inspired with your host Mark Jones, Co-Founder of ReviewMyMortgage.com, Top Producing Branch Manager for Directions Home Loan, and an Investor out of San Antonio, Texas.  Mark has spent the last nine years of his career in mortgage, doing what he can to educate and streamline the process for his borrowers, loan officers call Ma and colleagues. He believes that everyone is a home buyer it's just a matter of when and his goal is to show you how. Educational Podcast for Consumers, Mortgage & Real Estate Industry Professionals. We'll Talk About It All!  Key Factors podcast, powered by https://ReviewMyMortgage.com . Your Host Mark Jones invites Industry Pros to help uncover & educate on the key factors of various topics. There's something for everyone so let us be your guides and get educated. Subscribe & Follow on Spotify, Apple Podcast, Facebook, Instagram, & all other podcasting platforms.  Host : Mark A Jones Founder of ReviewMyMortgage.comProducing Branch Mange

Last week I chatted about the 5 different ways you can price your VA services. One of them was VIP Days (or sometimes called VA for a Day or Day Rates). This fairly new pricing structure has been making waves lately so I wanted to cover it more in-depth in this episode. I'll explain more about what they are, what you can offer, the benefits to you and your clients, and more. Mentioned in this episode:HoneyBook to set up your VIP Day processes >>> try it out and get a discount with my special affiliate link here: https://desiretodone.com/honeybookIntrovert VA Club >>> membership for Virtual Assistants (we welcome extroverts too!): https://introvertvaclub.comMore Resources:(These resources are from Jordan Sparks of System Saved Me)

On today's show, I want to talk about simplicity and how to pare down your network. I talk a lot about building business relationships, which is a different way of considering how to build your network. Former podcast guest Anna Hetzel talked about this also, how to build community intentionally. By definition, a community will be smaller than a network. A network is often vast and you can't make personal connections with everyone in your network. A community should be made up of people you actually know and who are invested in your success—and you are invested in theirs. There have been times in my freelance journey where that large network is overwhelming. I've done things related to that network that are exhausting or a waste of time. So, as my business became more successful, I saw what was helpful and were I wanted to invest. I started to intentionally set the rest of it aside. And every now and again, after I try new things and new groups and new resources, I have to remind myself again to pare back. Here are some examples of potential overwhelm where you might need to pare back:   LinkedIn I purposely started using LinkedIn more and also more strategically this year. I know my client base is more likely to be on LinkedIn than Twitter, where I usually live. However, I was noticing that a lot of the posts I was seeing were from people I didn't remember ever connecting with. And when I would look at my list of connections, there was image after image of someone I didn't remember. I might have met this person once at a social gathering or a conference, but if we've never really communicated since, why am I connected with them? I had over 900 connections on LinkedIn! I felt like they were cluttering my feed and preventing me from truly making connections. After two rounds of culling my list to people I actually know and actually communicate with now and again, I am down to about 400 connections. Since then, I have noticed a definite difference in my feed. The posts now relate to my business in some way, and I recognize the original posters.   Online community groups This may mean Facebook groups, LinkedIn groups, Slack channels, tweet chats or private forums. I think a lot of us looked for new groups to join, or even started our own online communities, when the pandemic hit, so we could feel connected to other humans while in lockdown. But most of us aren't in full lockdown anymore, and either way there are probably some groups you outgrew. It's OK to join groups and leave them later. These don't have to be a permanent fixture in your life. What online communities are you a part of? Where do you spend the most of your time? Two more questions: What groups are you in that you just don't participate in? You can easily leave or delete those. Next: How do those groups make you feel? Are you overwhelmed? Do they create anxiety? Do they contribute to your imposter syndrome? If these groups are creating negative emotions, I highly recommend cutting back or eliminating them from your life. Ask yourself: What if you could only be a part of three online communities? What would they be? Rank what you love and stick with those. And delete the rest.   Smaller, more intimate groups Maybe these are ongoing text chains or regular Zoom chats with small groups. These can be amazing for your business, your mental health, for getting support and having camaraderie. I'm not encouraging you to get rid of all these smaller communities, but it's worth at least considering each one individually and asking yourself: What do you get out of them? Do they lift your spirits or do they overwhelm you? Also, please remember that you should never feel obligated to be a part of these communities. You can tell people, at any time, that you are feeling overwhelmed by your responsibilities and the amount of time available in each day and that you need to cut back on some things. A few more things to consider: Email newsletters Magazine and newspaper subscriptions. Membership organizations and committee involvement. Biz Bite: Put subscription deadlines on your calendar. The Bookshelf: “The Thursday Murder Club” by Richard Osman. Resources: Jennifer Duann Fultz's Hope You Get Rich course. Subscribe to the Deliberate Freelancer newsletter. Episode #113 of Deliberate Freelancer: How to Build Relationships, Not a Network, with Anna Hetzel Episode #91 of Deliberate Freelancer: All Things Pricing: Project Rates, Day Rates, Retainers and More, with Jennifer Duann Fultz Episode #112 of Deliberate Freelancer: How and When to Say No Amy Knightly tweet  

Our guest for today's episode is Sarah Masci and we're going to be talking today about how freelancers can pivot to life-changing day rates. She's actually the founder of Day Rate Mastery and its online company that teaches creative service providers how to work less and make more with a streamlined day rate business model. Years of running a traditional design business filled with scope creep, inconsistent timelines and overlapping client projects, eventually resulted in the classic burnout, becoming the catalyst that sparked Sarah's desire to create a better process.Day Rate MasterySarah has a small mini-course called the Day Rate Quick Start. It's some kind of a little push and if they've tested the model and find it enjoyable they can scale to the full flagship course that has everything for people to learn how to do it. Everyone who is just learning about this business model and is considering, it really means to test it before diving and full course.So the first thing you want to do is figure out what it is. You're actually going to offer. The first day rate that Sarah did was a punch list of things that her return client had. She offered to get it all done in a day. Offer something that you can do in a day. It has to be something that people are asking for because it needs to be kind of high in demand in order to effectively be able to sell it consistently. This type of work should be something you truly enjoy because you want to wake up in the morning, excited for your day, because 50% of your success in the day is your enjoyment and your happiness in doing it well. You should also decide. In the design world, never promise deliverables because it is design. Don't promise a three-page website in a day because if a client changes their mind, say they didn't like the colors,  you'll have to start again and there's no way that you're going to be done by the end of the day but because you promised a website, now, you're going to cram to try to finish it. We're only committing our day to them and get done as much as we can. So that's something everyone should really consider.Connect with Sarah at https://instagram.com/sarahmascior on Facebook at https://facebook.com/groups/simplifywithdayratesSupport the show (http://www.thesavvyscribepodcast.com)

Today's show is all about the benefits of time tracking. But it's not about my experience today. Instead, five Deliberate Freelancer listeners sent in audio files about their time-tracking experiences and explained the various ways time tracking has helped their freelance business. Information is power. I believe if you know how you're really spending your time—rather than making assumptions or incorrectly guessing—you can begin to figure out where you want to make changes and make better use of your time. I hope you find my guests' tips helpful today. And thank you to these lovely guests and listeners for participating!   Biz Bite: Download potential clients' lead magnets. The Bookshelf: “What Could Be Saved” by Liese O'Halloran Schwarz   Resources: Subscribe to the Deliberate Freelancer newsletter. Episode #10 of Deliberate Freelancer: Think Like a Marketer to Grow Your Business, with Megy Karydes Episode #91 of Deliberate Freelancer: All Things Pricing: Project Rates, Day Rates, Retainers and More, with Jennifer Duann Fultz Episode #59 of Deliberate Freelancer: Parenting while Freelancing (with or without a pandemic), with Amy Ragland  

David Yontef( @DavidYontef) from @BehindTheVelvetRope has officially become a regular on the pod! Dana talks a bit about Aliens and UAPs (the new term for UFOs wake up!).Answering some patreon members requests and going over the salaries and paydays of different reality shows...David's Sutton Stracke interview...why didn't he ask her about Erika? Other gossip from David's recent interviews... Real Housewives of New Jersey... Jenny Ay cheating rumors... Marge Seniors birthday party... Janice Dickenson...What did Janice sell Dana on the streets on Beverly Hills?Real Housewives of Miami's Alexia Echevarria's mother dies of covid on her wedding day...American Idol's Constantine James Maroulis... Paula Abdul's interaction with some of the contestants...Paydays, Day Rates and Salaries for the following...CBS's Big Brother...  MTV's The Challenge, the rookies and the vets....ABC's The Bachelor, The Bachelorette and The Bachelor in Paradise....CBS's Survivor....ABC's Dancing with The Stars...TLC's 90 Day Fiancé...MTV's Teen Mom...Lifetime's Dance Mom's...And the most difficult contracts to find, the Bravo franchises....Some secret intel on Sonja Morgan's private party and screening... Sonja's new live show...Stassi Schroeder's live show... The Countess Luann's live show... And the newest podcast tour... Lala Kent and Randall Emmett...David's episode of Millionaire Matchmaker...Erika Jayne's future on Real Housewives of Beverly Hills...Follow Dana: @Wilkey_DanaTo support the show and listen to full episodes, become a member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/DishingDramaWithDanaWilkey?fan_landing=trueTo learn more about sponsorships, email DDDWpodcast@gmail.comDana's YouTube ChannelSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=47889672)

I am really good at saying no. Today, I'm going to walk you through nine common scenarios freelance business owners experience and tell you how I say no to these questions and situations. Even if the language I use doesn't resonate with you, I hope it will get you thinking, encourage you to say no more often and help you figure out how to say no in your own words. “No” is a complete sentence. You've heard that, right? But in business there usually needs to be a bit more finesse than that. And there are a lot of different ways to say no depending on the situation. Whenever you are considering anything—whenever you are trying to decide whether to do something, always keep in mind: You are a business owner. You are in charge of your business, your life and your career. YOU choose who you work with, just as much as they are choosing you. YOU choose what you are worth. YOU set the parameters. Everything can be negotiated. You are a business owner. Words to stop using: Just Unfortunately I'm sorry (except in rare cases, like when you actually make a mistake).   Don't qualify your answer. Don't apologize for how you run your business. And stop over-explaining things when you say no.   Scenario #1: You don't want to do the project. My answer: Thanks for reaching out, but this project is not the right fit for me.   Scenario #2: You don't have time. My answers (here's where it might be OK to say “I'm sorry” if that makes you feel better): I'm sorry, I am fully booked for the next month. I'm sorry, I am fully booked for the three weeks. Is there any flexibility with the deadline?   Scenario #3: You are asked to sign an onerous contract (non-compete, insurance requirement, indemnity clause). My answers (first, try to negotiate): Can we strike the indemnity clause from the contract? Indemnity clauses put all legal risk on my solo business and I cannot sign contracts with them. or, offer to replace the clause: I cannot sign a contract with an indemnity clause. Indemnity clauses put all legal risk on my solo business. I will guarantee my work, though. Can we replace the indemnity clause with the following guarantee: The writer guarantees that the articles she writes will not contain material that is consciously libelous or defamatory, to the best of her ability.   If I'm asked to sign a non-compete, the answer is always no. That's non-negotiable as a freelancer, so I'll say: As a freelance business owner with multiple clients, I cannot sign a non-compete.   The end. They can take that or leave it. The same goes for insurance (for me, personally).   Scenario #4: The pay is too low. My answer: This is much lower than what I charge. I charge XX per XX. Is that within your budget?   If they say no, or if they can't negotiate to an acceptable rate, I usually respond with something like: I'm unable to do the project at this rate. Thanks for thinking of me and I wish you luck.   Scenario #5: Vague requests or “can we get on the phone?” or “what are your rates?” My answer: Could you email me a bit more about what you're looking for and what your budget is so I can determine if I might be a good fit?   Scenario #6. Can you lower your price? My answer: No. In an email, I might say: No, I can't lower my price.   Scenario #7: The client asks for something beyond the scope of work. My answer: I'm happy to to do this work. However, the original proposal included XYZ and was based on a maximum of XXX words/pages/parameters, which is what I provided. I can do this extra work at an additional rate of $XXX/hour. I would estimate approximately 2-3 more hours would be needed.   Scenario #8: Can I pick your brain? My answer—I may not answer an email at all if I don't know them. You don't have to respond to people. It's not the law. I will also point people to relevant podcast episodes instead—you can do that with a blog or other articles too. Or I say: I'd be happy to talk with you. My consulting fee is XX per hour. or I offer a 30-minute coaching call for XX dollars.   Scenario #9: Someone asks you to volunteer or speak at an event and you cannot. My answer: I'm sorry, I don't have the capacity to add anything else to my plate right now. or I would love to, but I'm completely booked right now and can't commit to any more volunteering opportunities. or What is the payment for speaking? (or What is the compensation?) or I don't do unpaid speaking. Do you have a budget in mind?   Biz Bite: Save a script of how to say no.   The Bookshelf: “The Nothing Man” and ALL the books by Irish crime writer Catherine Ryan Howard   Resources: Subscribe to the Deliberate Freelancer newsletter. Episode #45 of Deliberate Freelancer: You Need to Set Boundaries Episode #102 of Deliberate Freelancer: Freelancer Survival Skills + a Pep Talk about Boundaries, with Sarah Townsend Episode #91 of Deliberate Freelancer: All Things Pricing: Project Rates, Day Rates, Retainers and More, with Jennifer Duann Fultz  

We're talking about Day Rates or VIP days in this episode with Sarah Masci! Sarah is the founder Day Rate Mastery™, an online company that teaches creative service providers how to work less, and make more with a streamlined “day rate” business model. We're diving into what the Day Rate model looks like, how you can implement it into your business, and what advice Sarah has for freelancers getting started with Day Rates. Thanks for listening today! Check out the links and resources mentioned in this episode over on the show notes (link below!) Let Sarah and I know what your takeaways were over on Instagram! Talk soon! SHOW NOTES: www.MicalaQuinn.com/episode185

Let's talk Day Rates and VIP Days in your business! If this is something you have considered, you've got to give this one a listen. Sarah Masci is the creator of Day Rate Mastery and has taught tons of women how to shift their business from hourly rates that make projects drag on way too long to working less hours and reaching 5-figure months. Sarah dishes out the details on how she shifted her own design business to the day-rate model and how you can do it too! Lets Connect: Instagram Facebook Website sarahmasci.com IG: @brackenhousebranding Free Masterclass Facebook Group

99.99% of the content that I create and teach is focused on launching digital products in a simple and efficient way that will get you real results. But I also am realistic and know that this process takes time. It's not a quick snap of the fingers, overnight thing to generate legitimate income with digital products, despite the fact that I wish with my whole heart that it was. So something I look to do on occasion is highlight other ways that you can bring in income in the meantime, while you're building up that digital product based income. In the past, we've talked about freelancing in general, but today I want to highlight a very specific strategy that's gaining more momentum and popularity - for good reason, too. It's called Day Rates. Ever heard of it? A “day rate” is essentially when you compress all of your project work into one day - your client pays you a premium rate for your day because they're getting the work down quickly and because they're paying for the convenience of fast turnaround in combination with your undivided attention. A couple examples - you can pay a “day rate” to a web designer to design your sales page or redo your website. I recently paid a graphic designer a day rate to design a bunch of canva templates for a new product I'm working on. There are lots of examples of this, and if you're someone who is currently already offering freelance services, day rates might be a perfect way for you to scale up your income potential, while scaling back the amount of time you actually spend working. Ultimately, this gives you more TIME and MONEY to grow the digital product side of your business. A win/win/win all the way around. If you're wondering what you could earn with Day Rates, I've seen everything from $750 to $3,000 for an 8 hour day. Just imagine you charge somewhere in the middle of that - let's estimate $1800 per 8 hour day and you only want to work 2 days a week. A fully booked out calendar for you would mean $14,400 earned for 8 days of work a month. Even if you only filled up half your calendar, that's $7,200 earned for 4 days of work in an entire month. NOT BAD. Not bad at all. Do you see how day rates can help free up your schedule while also giving you enough time to work on more passive income projects like digital products? Mhmmm. I do. If you're curious about how to get started with day rates, tune into this week's episode of Rebel Boss Ladies. Sarah Masci is going to walk you through her story with day rates, how to get started and how to get the best results. To read this as a blog post and for complete show notes, please go to edenfried.com/065  FREE STUFF LEARN HOW TO LAUNCH YOUR PRODUCT IN 90 DAYS: https://edenfried.com/rbl

We have a question today on a topic we've spoken about before and that's day rates and VIP rates. So we dig down deep into the different ways those could work, what promises you're making to a client, how you can position day rates in your marketing, and how to incorporate day rates and VIP days into your service offerings.

Founder of the Day Rate Mastery Program, Sarah Masci shares how offering Day Rates, opposed to Fixed or Hourly Retainers changed her business and life.In This Episode03:32 - Welcome to Sarah06:43 - Growing pains10:05 - Beginning of Day Rate12:48 - Billing premium 18:11 - Never promise19:30 - Clients being available22:02 - Start with a day24:47 - Long projects or short27:08 - Recurring income30:46 - Going separate ways33:16 - Clients that do day rate35:56 - Difference in clients37:48 - Returning clients41:20 - Perceived value44:51 - Simplicity and freedom50:05 - Clear framework52:32 - Where to find Sarah53:31 - Test it on current Get all links, resources and show notes at:https://joshhall.co/122

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Today, Den reveals the 8 best battle-tested ways ever invented for accelerating the growth of your video business.Here's a sneak peek at what you'll hear:The single most important metric at the end of the business day. - 2:30The curious reason why Den was about as nervous as a gypsy with a mortgage when buying his first “new” car even though he had enough money. - 5:45A “10-letter word” you should avoid using in your marketing material. Sadly, many video production businesses like to use this 10-letter word in their advertising thinking it will help, but it only ever backfires. (If you do not want to attract low quality clients, then whatever you do, avoid using this 10-letter word! - 6:50)The REAL reason prospective clients don't agree to your fees. Sure, sometimes they can't afford your fees, but more times than not, there's another reason why they say no. Hear this common reason why at 7:10How to make mistakes like a pro. That's right, there is a correct way to make mistakes. Think about it. Nobody can ever avoid making them, but you can learn to minimize the damage. - 7:50A dead giveaway you're dealing with an adult who has the maturity of child. (If you're dealing with an grown-arse man or woman and they do what's mentioned at 9:20, then you should run for the hills. At the very least, don't ever do business with them.)Why trying to improve your business without improving what's between your ears is an exercise in futility. - 11:10An almost spooky effective way to predict if you will fail or succeed in whatever venture or goal you're trying to achieve without having to waste your money on a palm reader or staring into a crystal ball. - 13:00The "Beware of Day Rates" lesson. - 14:00A horrible (but popular) way to determine how much you should charge for your video services. - 19:00Connect with Den on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/denlennie/Get more great resources over at https://www.denlennie.com/Support the show (https://www.denlennie.com/free-training)

In this episode of the Mom Owned and Operated podcast, Rita Suzanne talks to Sarah Masci about being a mom, running a business, and remembering yourself. Sarah and Rita talk about how switching to a Day Rate model in their businesses has changed everything for them.With 16+ years of branding and web design experience, Sarah Masci is the founder of Day Rate Mastery™: an online program where she teaches other designers and done-for-you service providers her framework for combining high-quality work with VIP efficiency, so they can ditch the feast or famine cycle, and create more income and freedom with a day rate business model. You can find Sarah at dayratemagic.comListen to more interviews by visiting momownedandoperated.com and apply to work with Rita at ritasuzanne.com/apply/

Welcome to Episode 001: My #1 secret to overcoming my challenges with Sarah Masci. Sarah is the founder of Day Rate Mastery. With her signature Day Rate Mastery program, she helps entrepreneurs with a one day branding and web design intensive that gets you up and running FAST! As an Online Business Manager and Mental Wellness Advocate for mompreneurs, my mission is to empower, encourage and equip you with the strategies to help you overcome your challenges in life and business. One way that I do that is by interviewing other mompreneurs and sharing their stories of how they overcame their own challenges. I hope you enjoy this launch episode with Sarah Masci, where we learn her #1 secret to overcoming the challenges she's faced as a Mompreneur! It's something we all need to learn. WANT TO CONNECT WITH SARAH MASCI? Website: https://brackenhousebranding.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahfalisemasci IG: https://www.instagram.com/brackenhousebranding/?hl=en Email: sarah@sarahmasci.com Looking to make an income using her Day Rate model? Check out this FREE Masterclass - The Life Changing Magic of Day Rates at www.dayratemagic.com WANT TO CONNECT WITH DERRIKA? REACH OUT AND LET'S TALK! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/derrikamorgan/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/derrikamorgan/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/derrikamorgan/ Email: hello@derrikamorgan.com LIKE THIS EPISODE?? Please RATE, leave a REVIEW and FOLLOW the show! Music credits: Audionautix.com Song: Feels Good to Be

Welcome to Season 3 of The Simpler Business Podcast, where Marissa chats with her favourite entrepreneurs about how they simplify their biz, so you can simplify yours. In today's episode, Marissa talks with Sarah Masci about the life-changing magic of day rates! With 15 years of branding and design experience, Sarah is a leader in the online industry for clients looking for high-quality, aesthetic digital design. As the founder of Book Me For A Day™, her signature one-day intensive program, she thrives on compressing professional branding, web and digital design into one day, versus weeks or months. Everybody wins! Clients get their projects taken care of in record time with laser like focus, and Sarah is able to streamline her business and choose her working hours while bringing in higher, more reliable income and enjoying more balance in her work and personal life. Listen in as Marissa and Sarah talk about how day rates work, which type of business owner or entrepreneur they are best suited to, the benefits of switching from hourly rates to day rates, and how to transition from hourly to day rates easily. Learn how to add day rates to your business with Sarah's free masterclass: dayratemagic.com --- Enjoyed this episode? Please subscribe, rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or your favourite podcast platform: https://apple.co/2S3VTo3 --- Want to add passive income to your business? Download Marissa's free guide: https://www.marissaroberts.com/passiveproducts/ --- Bring more ease to your business: Learn the 3 simplest ways to streamline your business growth with Marissa's FREE audio class at https://www.marissaroberts.com/ --- The Simpler Business Podcast launched in 2020 and hit #68 in the Apple Podcasts - Business - Australia Top 100 charts in its first week! Want to do the same? This is how we did it: https://aff.podcastprofitlab.co/17187/59813 (when you purchase via our link we receive an affiliate commission) --- Follow The Simpler Business podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesimplerbusinesspodcast/ Chat about Simpler Business with Marissa on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesimplerbusinesspodcast

Today's episode is all about day rates. We talk boundaries, positioning, onboarding and offboarding, and how to make sure you don't get yourself into a situation where your client is expecting you to finish a certain deliverable. We hope you get a lot out of it.

What strategies were implemented by 2020's most successful UK agencies? How does the UK agency landscape compare to the rest of the world? How do agencies improve their profitability? Learn all this and more on this awesome season three premiere of the “Word on the Street” podcast where Katie Street is joined by Peter Czapp, The Wow Company Co-Founder. He provides exclusive insights into the upcoming release of 2020's BenchPress report which this year partnered with Mailchimp & The Agency Collective to extend the survey worldwide so we can see how the UK landscape measures up on a global scale. In this episode Peter gives away his ultimate three tips for agencies to guarantee success in 2021 based on unseen data, discusses the importance of charging your worth and the power of negotiation. This is an episode you don't want to miss. This episode coversUsing BenchPress' reports as a springboard for transformationTop tips to improve your profitabilityMaking the most of your existing clientsCharging your worthThe importance of time tracking and project managementNegotiating favourable payment termsWord on the Street is sponsored by Kulea.ma, the default Business Development and Marketing Automation platform for agencies and their clients. To learn more about Kulea's Business development and marketing services and technology, visit www.kulea.maTake part in the BenchPress 2021 Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/YZ876WBLinks and references at: https://street.agency/podcast/Get in touch: katie@street.agency

We've got big plans for 2021, and it's all about knowing our worth aka Day Rates! We're also chatting about fears when travelling to America, some irrational fears and unpopular opinions.  Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/storiesin2/?hl=en 

With 15 years of branding and design experience, Sarah Masci is a leader in the online industry for clients looking for high-quality, aesthetic digital design. As the founder of Book Me For A Day™, her signature one-day intensive program, she thrives on compressing professional branding, web and digital design into one day, versus weeks or months. When she's not doing intensives for her own clients, Sarah teaches fellow designers how to ditch the feast or famine cycle and create more income and freedom with a one-day intensive business model, following her exact blueprint. Sarah's down-to-earth personality and distinctive way of simplifying even the most complex problems have earned her the trust and respect of hundreds of clients and students over the years. Here's what we covered on the episode: How Sarah helped me when I switched my membership site to MemberVault how we were both in Krista Miller's Simply Profitable Designer Summit in 2020 When Sarah started 15 years ago she wasn't doing design, she was doing more blogging and had an online boutique for children's products Sarah had a successful Etsy business, doing printables and custom iPhone cases but started dipping her toes into freelancing in 2012/13 where she then let go of her business and started in branding While branding, Sarah got into web design around 2014 which is what she does today Sarah shares her Book Me for a Day offer which is a one day intensive for her design clients When Sarah was doing traditional design projects she had heard people talking about designing in a day but didn't give it much thought because she never thought she could do it Sarah tells the story of how she helped an interior designer with a simple website in a day, which was the first time Sarah proved to herself she could do work in a day but didn't do anything about it for 2 or 3 months Sarah says the idea to do a day rate really came to her while doing a punch list for a client and telling them she could get it all done in a day Slowly, Sarah started offering it to other people and soon it was all she was doing, which caused her to give up all the traditional client work she had been doing Why Sarah only books a few intensives while her school aged kids are home for the summer How Sarah makes sure there are no distractions, including kids when she starts her intensive at 8:30am and how she works until around 4:00pm Sarah explains that it's has taken a lot of testing to figure out how much work she can get done in a day and makes sure not to promise a client more than what she believes she can get done When people book a day with Sarah, she explains that they have to understand that they're not going to get an elaborate design logo or website and explains what she can get done in a day Sarah explains that people can book multiple days with her and shares a story of a client who booked three days and how she tackled the tasks that client needed Sarah uses Divi Theme and WordPress to develop and design so she doesn't have to outsource development Sarah shares that she will use SquareSpace, but feels limited on how creative she can be with the design because she does custom designs for all her day rate clients and doesn't use templates When working on a day rate project, Sarah sets it up for them to message throughout the day and lets them know what she'll be working on at the start of the day Sarah explains that clients need to be available all day during an intensive because she relies on their feedback and is sending them screenshots and concepts throughout the day She guarantees her time for the entire day, not necessarily the outcome and explains if the design is going in the wrong direction she'll get on a call with them How most people find sarah through word of mouth, social media or through referrals and how on her website they can send her a message through a chat feature, which has cut down the amount of discovery calls she has to do After a discovery call, Sarah explains that everything is automated so she doesn't have to do anything until their kick-off call a few days before the intensive When kick-off calls happen in relation to the intensive and how it gives clients enough time to finish any pre-work Sarah has asked for and ensures the information is fresh in her head Why Sarah put the chat box on her website for her clients' convenience and how it works with messaging and notifications Sarah shares that she is in a Facebook group with other designers where they share what they are working on and how she told them about her day rate offer How some other people in her group were interested so she created a 30 minute walk through of her process and received great feedback from them After Sarah shared her video with them she thought she could teach other people how to do a day rate offer since her process is so detailed Sarah shares that she always wanted to create a course but never had time due to always working with clients on long and draining projects When Sarah started doing day rates, she had more time to create a course because she was only working 1 - 2 days a week Sarah explains that she sells her course concept before she makes it by having buyers who want the course and then building it one week at a time through the live course Sarah shares a story of how she opened a waitlist to see interest and then opened up the course and how she designed it to cater the people taking it How Sarah shares her waitlist on her personal page, Facebook group pages and takes advantage of promo days within Facebook groups Sarah can't say enough good things about the day rate model and how it can give you time to build courses or work on other projects and how even testing it with one client might do you wonders Connect with Sarah on her website and check out her free training for day rates   Links mentioned: Connect with Sarah on her Website Sarah's Free Training on Day Rates   Like what you heard? 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In episode five of the podcast, I talk to Pilar, Jaz and Ayo about having a portfolio career; a career where you do lots of different things aka A Slash Career. This includes balancing freelance work, consulting, personal projects and other activities across different industries. You come to work with a different vim when you know you're getting paid properly! Visit the Success Looks Like You blog for the full show notes: Episode 5 show notes. Episode 5 Speakers: Jaz Broughton, Customer Success Manager in Tech & Life and Work Coach Pilar Nalwimba, Social Media Strategy Lead & BBC Sounds Podcaster Ayo Oyebade, Quantity Surveyor & Script Writer

Can your Hygienist be classified legally as an Independant contractor? Can she be paid a day rate? The answer it turns out is ... it depends! Paul Edwards from CEDR Solutions helps us to clear up the mysteries around these commonly asked questions.

Weekly Davis Refinery Update Interview: William Prentice, CEO, Meridian Energy Group William Prentice, Meridian Energy Group, shares an update on the the Davis Refinery's Air Quality Permit and reports on some misinformation from an AP article. The Davis Refinery which is being designed with a throughput capacity of 49,500 bpd [...]

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