Podcast appearances and mentions of laura pennington

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Today’s guest is Laura Pennington Briggs. Laura is a teacher turned entrepreneur, two-time TEDx speaker and freelance writer. She’s the author of the award-winning “How to Start Your Own Freelance Writing Business” and the Amazon bestseller “Six-Figure Freelancer” and the founder of Operation Freelance.  Laura started as a freelance writer and virtual assistant in 2012. Now, she continues to write but also does book marketing and book launch strategy for authors. She started out as a part-time freelancer. But after 18 months of freelancing—only six months of that as a full-time freelancer—she hit the six-figure mark. To get to that financial goal, Laura tracked her income and financial projections on a legal pad.  Freelancers are often told not to go on Upwork, but Laura used Upwork to build and scale her business. In fact, she earned over $450,000 through the site over the years. But she points out that it’s important to have a strategy when you are using Upwork. When she was a new freelancer, she aimed to get Upwork jobs primarily for the feedback, not necessarily the fee, so that she could build good ratings on the site, opening the door to better and more work. She called these her “fast, cheap and simple” jobs to deliver the service easily and quickly to get a fast five-star review. She now has more than 200 positive ratings on Upwork, which lands her good work. You also have to know what the red flags are, such as clients with ridiculous expectations and a very long description for a simple, short project. Also, when clients tell you they’ve worked with lots of other freelancers before and it’s never worked out, that’s a red flag! You can also read other freelancers’ reviews of clients. Trust those reviews. The two ways that have worked best for Laura to find new clients have been Upwork and emailing cold letters of introduction (LOIs). Laura says if you send 50 LOIs and only one person responds, there’s something wrong with your LOI or your strategy. It’s important to take the time to research the client and explain why you like that company. Make the beginning of an LOI personal and hook the person. Don’t use a standard template for the entire LOI, which is a common mistake. Great tip: Laura emails an LOI, and then about 30 minutes later she connects with that person on LinkedIn saying, “Spoiler alert: I just pitched you via email.” Remember: Your perspective clients don’t really care about you, only that you’re qualified. So keep that part of your LOI to about two sentences and focus instead on how you can help them. Sending LOIs is also a numbers game—you need to send a lot to get responses. You cannot just send a 1–2 LOIs a week and expect to get a bunch of new clients. Laura recommends sending five pitches a week for three months, tracking them and seeing how people respond. Make it a weekly habit. Laura is a morning person. She works in batches based on the type of work, not the client. For example, she spends time on pitches for different clients during the same time slot, not focusing on all tasks for one client before moving on to another clients’ tasks. When it comes to pricing, Laura recommends newer freelancers take on smaller projects and try out their rate, rather than committing to a rate and a long-term contract. You should try out your pricing and make sure you feel comfortable with it. Experienced freelancers should examine their pricing every six months. Clients are paying not for your time, but your years of experience and expertise. Laura does not commit to pricing over the initial phone call. She tells potential clients she will get back to them by email. She may be nervous to quote over the phone, but she may also actually need the time to consider all aspects of the project and what it may truly cost and entail. Remember that you can negotiate everything, not just price. You can negotiate length, deadline, scope of work and the amount of communication (no phone calls, no strategy sessions unless they pay more). You can also give a discount if they sign a long-term contract. Laura advises that you have to get comfortable with calling the shots. You might feel like you’re pitching yourself as a freelancer to a client, but you have to believe that you’re a CEO too and you get to decide what your company policies and deal breakers are. Laura tried to be an agency owner for a year, outsourcing her writing to subcontractors. And she hated it. You do not have to outsource your client work if you don’t want to. Instead, if you want to scale, you can outsource certain pieces of the process, like marketing, administrative work, invoicing or LinkedIn outreach. Biz Bite: Hire a virtual assistant   Resources: Laura’s website: Better Biz Academy Laura’s book “The Six-Figure Freelancer” Laura’s podcast: Advanced Freelancing

Laura Pennington Briggs is an entrepreneur and a two time TEDx speaker. She is a freelance writer and a coach to freelancers. She is also the author of three books with an entrepreneurial press. Know more about Laura by going to this link >> https://laurapennington.teachable.com/courses

Laura Briggs is an entrepreneur, author, speaker, and coach to aspiring six-figure freelancers. She's delivered two TEDx talks and her first book, How to Start Your Own Freelancing Writing Business, won the Business category at the 2019 Author Academy Awards. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/original-salescast/message

Freelance writing is one of the fastest growing fields in the gig-based economy, rapidly diversifying into highly-specialized niches that aspiring writers can seize and make money from. It also confers an undeniable advantage to writers who like to be in control of their own time. However, it’s not for everyone, and you have to be willing to put in quite a bit of effort for you to succeed in this business. How would you know if you’re qualified as a freelance writer? What are the things you need to know before starting your own business? Laura Pennington Briggs joins Joshua Rhodes to talk about this. A former teacher, Laura started freelancing as a side hustle but quickly surpassed day job earnings and hit six figures in just eighteen months. She has been working for herself full-time since 2013. This conversation covers all the basics of starting your own freelance writing business, from marketing and up-skilling to taxes and invoicing. Listen to this podcast and start embarking on a learning adventure and see if this low-risk, high-reward gig is for you.

BARS from this episode: TAKES A TREMENDOUS AMOUNT OF TIME TO MARKET A BOOK. NOT SO MUCH TIME TO WRITE IT. Why it better to start your business as a side hustle How to decide when to leave your job What numbers to track while testing out your side hustle What happened when her publisher turned down her first book proposal How Laura edited her book using insights from advanced readers How to determine what to give away as downloadable resource Why an event attendee told Laura that she doesn't know who she is but sees her book everywhere The importance of creating a marketing plan ahead of book creation DON'T TAKE OTHER PEOPLES FEEDBACK AS A NEGATIVE VIEW EACH BOOK AS A LEARNING EXPERIENCE Why you should include your launch team early in the writing process How to build a marketing idea database How to recruit people for your launch team and transition them into advanced readers The two keys to becoming a successful freelancer How to schedule daily marketing THE BOOK IS THE ENTRY POINT FOR MY CORE OFFERING The one thing that separates paid freelancers from the underpaid WRITERS AND CREATIVES DO NOT HAVE TO BE STARVING ARTISTS Books mentioned: Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert https://amzn.to/2TdKylA John Grisham books https://amzn.to/2uzRQrC Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte https://amzn.to/2HWTSoM The Talent Code by Daniel Coyle https://amzn.to/2w1aJnI Fav quote: “Aim at a high mark and you'll hit it. No, not the first time, nor the second time. Maybe not the third. But keep on aiming and keep on shooting for only practice will make you perfect.” - Annie Oakley Links mentioned: betterbizacademy.com/sidehustle www.betterbizacademy.com www.freelancewriting101.com www.linkedin.com/in/laurapenningtonwrites Do you have questions or comments? Email them to fortune@thoughtfortunepress.com If you want to turn your ideas into a branded book that books more speaking engagements and generates more leads and have a Signature Suite of products that generate more streams of income go to thoughtfortunepress.com and click on the Start Here button. That's thoughtfortunepress.com If you like the show, do us a favor. Share, like, and join. Take a screenshot and share the episode with the hashtag #thoughfortunespodcast. Show us how much you like us by giving us five stars and a review on iTunes. And, get into the conversation in the Facebook group: Write Your First Book. Until next time!

Laura spent most of her life preparing to be an educator and then burned out after working as a middle school teacher in Baltimore City. After she started a freelance writing career on the side, she quickly replaced and surpassed her day job earnings and hit the six-figure mark in just 18 months. Since 2013, she's worked full-time for herself helping clients with content and project management by leveraging time management and digital teams. She now teaches others how to build fulfilling lifestyle businesses from home as a coach. Topics Discussed: 1. Landing TEDx talks 2. Building a flexible freelance career online Connect with Her: Website http://www.betterbizacademy.com/ Website #2 http://sixfigurewritingsecrets.com/ Website #3 http://www.legalseowriter.com LinkedIn URL http://www.linkedin.com/in/laurapenningtonwrites Facebook URL https://www.facebook.com/laurapenningtoninternational/ Twitter URL https://twitter.com/sixfigurewriter YouTube URL https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGhKNcbq3QWhpgHZV4Y-xPQ

On today's amazing episode, I'm speaking with the lovely and talented Laura Pennington Briggs, author of ... Start Your Own Freelance Writing Business: The Complete Guide to Starting and Scaling from Scratch With no formal training, Laura began her online freelance career in 2012. In just 18 months, and after working with clients all around the world, including Microsoft and Truecar, she scaled her business to six figures. Laura has used the strategies shared in Start Your Own Freelance Writing Business to grow her own business each year and has advised thousands of her online students how to launch and grow successful and flexible freelance careers. She is also a recognized expert in the online freelance world as a writer for Business Insider, The Huffington Post, and as a popular podcast guest and virtual summit speaker on freelancing topics. She’s the host of the Better Biz Academy podcast and the Freelance Freedom YouTube channel for aspiring freelancers. Start Your Own Freelance Writing Business is an easy-to-understand, introductory, and nontechnical approach to the world of freelance writing. This book teaches you how to leverage the fast-changing pace of technology to grow a business that gives you the freedom and flexibility you want. You’ll learn how to: Assess your freelancing skillset Determine the best way to position your business to clients Research the most profitable freelance writing opportunities Create a series of pitches that convert to profitable client relationships Use freelance job sites to build a strong client base Master the art of time management so you don’t miss a single deadline Market your business in multiple channels to grow and scale your business You’ll also get an inside look at a freelance writing business and related tips and strategies from a multi-six figure online freelance writer. So what are you waiting for? If you want to know more about how to "Start Your Own Freelance Writing Business", then stay tuned for this episode of the Daily Authors Podcast with Laura Pennington Briggs ... By the way, if you are ready to share you story and write your book, go to Write a Book University to get a free 4 lesson video course to help you on your book writing journey ...

By 2027, the majority of professionals will be FREELANCERS! If you are looking to increase your income, grow your business, or further your career, consider freelancing. Dr. Laura Briggs, Ph.D catches us up on her recent speaking gigs, media appearances, and new books. Resources Previous guest appearance:  186: Six Figure Writing and Virtual Assistant Secrets Ted Talks with Laura Briggs The Future is Freelancing Ted Talks with Laura Briggs Flip the Script: Empowering the Freelance generation Laura Briggs' Official Site Laura Briggs' Book 

Working for yourself is very rewarding, but it’s also quite challenging. Like every job, there are pro’s and con’s, but as you put more time into building your business that you have created, you could see a significant increase in your revenue. Today, WTR welcomes Laura Pennington Briggs of The Freelance Coach (https://betterbizacademy.com/) , author, freelancer, and speaker. In this podcast, join us as we discuss how to evolve as a business owner and why it’s important to diversify your income.Ingenious tactics to accumulate wealth, for people who see things differently.Laura Pennington Briggs Website: http://www.betterbizacademy.com/ (http://www.betterbizacademy.com/) Website 2: http://sixfigurewritingsecrets.com/ (http://sixfigurewritingsecrets.com/) Website 3: http://www.legalseowriter.com (http://www.legalseowriter.com/) LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/laurapenningtonwrites (http://www.linkedin.com/in/laurapenningtonwrites) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laurapenningtoninternational/ (https://www.facebook.com/laurapenningtoninternational/) Twitter: https://twitter.com/sixfigurewriter (https://twitter.com/sixfigurewriter) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGhKNcbq3QWhpgHZV4Y-xPQ (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGhKNcbq3QWhpgHZV4Y-xPQ) NOTES [00:37] Kevin: Laura Briggs is an author, freelancer, and speaker. What we're going to talk about today is the financial impact of working for yourself [01:07] Would you mind sharing a little bit about your background and what inspired you to get to where you are today? [01:24] Laura: I turned to a side hustle (working as a digital freelance writer) [01:30] My business ultimately grew to the point where it was too hard for me to hold down my day job and side hustle. So I moved that side hustle into my full time and that's what I've been doing for the last 6 years [02:10] Kevin: What are the pro's and con's about working for yourself other than being hard on yourself since you are your own boss? Laura: [02:17] Pro's [02:19] Freedom and flexibility [02:24] Deciding how you'd like to spend your work hours per week [02:33] The potential to make more money [02:42] You set your rates and your fees and can add or remove things as it makes sense [02:48] More income flexibility [02:55] You get to decide who you work with [03:08] Con's [03:09] You are your own boss [03:12] You have to work many hours especially in the start-up phase [03:21] Paying your own taxes [03:23] You don't necessarily get that money dropped into your bank account every 2 weeks [3:30] Have to account for self-employment tax, Medicare, social security, and income tax [03:45] Your business bleeds into every aspect of your life [04:02] Because so much of it is in your mind, it's always around (not as easy as a corporate job) [04:11] Kevin: What I have found with running WTR is there's a lot of prep work before you actually start the podcast (research and new ideas that you're always thinking about) [05:38] Laura: I always feel like the pro's always count so much more than the con's [05:44] Any job and career is going to have some negative aspects [06:00] Kevin: Financially speaking, working for yourself can be more flexible. How has it impacted you financially speaking? [06:08] Laura: I grew my business pretty quickly after leaving my full time job. Once I was able to dedicate more time to it, I saw my revenue increase significantly [06:18] I've been able to scale my business to the 6 figure point for the last several years [06:28] I look for ways that I can diversify my income (evolving as a business owner) [07:13] I'm always raising my rates and ways that I cannot just get paid once for something [07:42] Other avenues like books, courses, coaching (additional revenue streams) [08:29] Kevin: So you have multiple income streams...

Freelancing has become a very lucrative profession. In this profession, people with lots of skills and talents are using what they are gifted with to make a very good living. They work for themselves which affords them the time and money freedom that we as business owners always seek.My guest, Laura Pennington, is able to tell you what it's like as a freelancer and how to go about establishing yourself as a freelancer.Laura Pennington Briggs is a former teacher turned writer, entrepreneur, and speaker. She is a two-time TEDx speaker.Since 2013, she’s worked full-time for herself helping clients with content and project management by leveraging time management and digital teams. She now teaches others how to build fulfilling lifestyle businesses from home as a coach.Laura is the author of “Launch Your Own Freelance Writing Business” with Entrepreneur Press.

In eight years, it’s estimated that half of the US workforce will be made up of freelancers. Laura Pennington Briggs has been freelancing full-time since 2013. Like many freelancers, she believes it’s better than working at a traditional job. In this episode, I’m giving away her book that outlines how she started and grew her freelancing business - including how she developed a pricing model that works for her and her clients eventually leading her to a 6-figure freelance writing career. Freelancer benefits include things like flexibility, freedom, the opportunity to earn more, and having more advanced skills because, being forward-thinking, they invest in themselves. Company benefits include partnering with the best talent regardless of their location, only paying for work that is completed, and not providing benefits or a salary. Some resources mentioned in this episode: TEDx Talk: The Future is Freelancing GIVEAWAY: Win Laura’s Book: Start Your Own Freelance Writing Business BetterBizAcademy.com Advanced Freelancing Podcast Free course: PitchPublicityProfit.com Please subscribe to this podcast and leave an honest review on iTunes. Your ratings and reviews really help and I read each one.

Laura Briggs is a former inner-city teacher turned entrepreneur, freelance writer, and author. She's also a military wife, domestic violence advocate, and Ph.D. candidate in public administration and policy writing my dissertation. Her first book is in the top ten in the Business Category for the "Author Academy Awards." She's also delivered two TEDx talks on the freelance economy. https://betterbizacademy.com/

Laura Pennington-Briggs was a military spouse who found her success by becoming a digital nomad running a successful freelance writing business.The landscape of the economy has changed. Businesses need to remain competitive in their markets, but may not be in a position to hire full-time staff. There may be special projects that require special skillsets for a short period of time. That is where freelancers come into play.Her reason for doing freelance writing was to have meaningful work that fit her lifestyle of moving around the world with her husband who was serving in the U.S. military at the time. As her success grew, she found herself giving TEDx Talks on the subject and helping others launch their own freelance writing business. She has now helped over 5,000 writers do just that.View the complete show notes at BeyondTheRut.com/196

In episode 398 of the Get Published Podcast, Host and 15-Time Bestselling Author Paul G. Brodie interviews Laura Pennington about her author journey and how to use help a reporter out to market your book. Find out more about how we can help you Share Your Story at www.GetPublishedPodcast.com

Laura Pennington Briggs is a former inner-city teacher turned freelance writer, entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, and author of "How to Start Your Own Freelance Writing Business" with Entrepreneur Press.   Since 2013, she's worked full-time as a freelance writer online. Today, she manages her freelance writing business in the mornings and coaches other freelancers in the afternoon. A digital nomad with a passion for freedom-based careers, Laura uses her skillset to help freelancers build a tailored plan for their success. In this episode, Laura talks about how she helps freelancers and service-based be unstuck, move forward and scale without burnout or headaches.   "If you're someone who makes a hundred or five hundred or a thousand dollars an hour, don't get stuck doing $20 and $30 an hour task. find one thing you're doing in your business that can be easily outsourced to somebody else for a much lower cost freeing up your time to work on more of those high-value tasks." –Laura Pennington Briggs   Why you have to check out today’s podcast: Learn the importance of delegation to business success Determine why business owners struggle to outsource Discover how to turn your freelance side hustle into a full-fledged career you love, pays the bills and helps clients     Learn More about the 3X Value Growth Model Go to www.3xvaluegrowth.com/model     Episode Takeaways: How Laura make business owners outsource and get them to break the time-suck non-income generating habits? I think it's to recognize that you can stay where you're at right now but it's not going to help you go to the next level. And one question I challenge you to ask is, 'As you're doing these tasks say, Would a CEO be doing this? Would you find a CEO of a company doing this particular administrative task?' And if the answer is "No", it might be time for you to change up how you approach it and what you decide to do instead. " - Laura Pennington Briggs   Resources|Links Better Biz Academy Channel on YouTube   Connect with Laura Pennington Briggs Freelance Freedom Youtube Channel http://www.betterbizacademy.com Book: Start Your Own Freelance Writing Business: The Complete Guide to Starting and Scaling from Scratch info@betterbizacademy.com +(1) 240-686-5547   Enjoyed the Podcast? Please subscribe on iTunes for updates  

I got to interview Laura Pennington Briggs. Laura is a freelance writer who launched her business in 2012 with no formal training and scaled it to six figures in just 18 months! Since 2013, she's worked full-time as a freelance writer online. Today, she manages her freelance writing business in the mornings and coaches other freelancers in the afternoon. A digital nomad with a passion for freedom-based careers, Laura uses her skill set to help freelancers build a tailored plan for their success. She's been featured in two TEDx talks and is an expert on the freelance economy. We spoke about her experiences along her journey to the 2019 version of herself, how she built a freelance writing business, what motivates her, weaknesses she has turned into strengths and much more. This episode is brought to you by Nova Zora Digital. See what Nova Zora Digital can do for your business with digital marketing. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Build a website in just 5 days (even if you're not techie) at www.free5daywebsitechallenge.com Already have a website? Take the Free "Jumpstart Your Website Traffic" marketing mini-course at www.jumpstartyourwebsitetraffic.com Leave a Review! My guest today is Laura Pennington Briggs of the Better Biz Academy, a former teacher turned freelance writer, entrepreneur, coach, and public speaker. She is a two-time TEDx speaker and the author of “How to Start Your Own Freelance Writing Business”, published by Entrepreneur Press. Today we’re talking about: How Laura started a side hustle as a freelance writer. Exactly how she shifted her business model from one time projects to repeat retainer clients. How she grew her side hustle while working full time. How she built a 6-figure business - without having a website! Why Laura pivoted to coaching freelancers, and exactly how she did it. How Laura went from knowing absolutely nothing about writing a book to getting published with Entrepreneur Press (and her advice for you if you want to do something totally new that you’ve never done before). Laura’s advice for someone who is struggling to get traction in their side hustle The one belief Laura had to change about herself to get where she is today. My favorite quotes from Laura: “Whatever your dream is, start putting yourself in the world of those people.” “As business owners, we hold the power to change anything.” “It’s equally valuable to know, “I don’t want to do this kind of project” as it is to say “this is my dream project”. Resources Mentioned in this episode: Better Biz Academy Advanced Freelancing Podcast Start Your Own Freelance Writing Business - The Complete Guide to Starting and Scaling from Scratch* Book TedX Talk - The Future is Freelancing Mastering Your Freelance Life with Laura - Facebook Group More About Laura: Laura is a freelance writer and entrepreneur who threw out her entire business model at the end of 2015 because she was was sick of working on unfulfilling contracts and outsourcing my work to subcontractors - a process that seemed to add far more work and frustration. Instead of continuing down Burnout Boulevard, she fired half her clients and kicked off the new year with some commitments: one of which was to only work with clients and subcontractors who allowed her to grow my business the way she wanted to. You can learn about Laura here. Connect with Laura: Twitter - @sixfigurewriter Facebook - The Freelance Coach Pinterest - Six Figure Writing Secrets Instagram @authorlaurabriggs  

Legal SEO is big business in the legal industry and many firm owners feel taken. So many vendors out there tout their ability to boost your firm in the Google search engine rankings yet most don’t deliver. Often you’re left to believe that you need to write your own engaging blog posts to move the needle which is a huge commitment and might not be what you’re good at. In this bonus episode interview, Laura Pennington Briggs shares how a freelance writer can take over that function for your firm. This was a great, insightful and actionable interview so make sure to take a listen. Shownotes can be found at https://www.profitwithlaw.com/028

Sometimes we solopreneurs and freelancers have to burn it all down to start fresh. Today's guest shares her story and illustrates the amazing results that can materialize once you have the courage to burn down a business model that no longer serves you. Read more over on the podcast Show Notes.

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Don't worry about what other people think when you are trying to achieve something. They might not even be thinking about you anyway.   Today's featured author is former schoolteacher, freelance writing magician, and 3X TEDx speaker, Laura Pennington-Briggs. Laura "Fierce" and I talk about getting started as a freelance writer, different types of writing and tons more!!!   Key Takeaways: We live in an amazing time where you have access to the tools that can help you learn any skill you want at a faster rate.   Give yourself at least 5-10 hours a week for at least 1-2 months to learn copywriting.   SEO (Search Engine Optimization) is one of the easiest things that you can teach yourself to do.   90 % of Laura's writing is for SEO. It's in high demand.   Search engines (especially Google) reward high-quality content, not keyword spam.   Laura's Site: http://www.betterbizacademy.com/ Laura's 1st TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGY8vO3KRTk Laura's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Start-Your-Freelance-Writing-Business/dp/1599186454/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1560777608&sr=8-1   The opening track is titled "Pilot Wings Remix" by Rukunetsu (aka Project R). Click on the following link to listen and cop the full tune. https://soundcloud.com/rukunetsu/pilotwings-4-results   Related Episodes:   4 - "My Cape Is At the Cleaners" with Wendy Elover (@wendyeloveracademymortgage): http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/going-north-podcast-episode-4-my-cape-is-at-the-cleaners-with-wendy-elover-wendyeloveracademymortgage   7 - "Teacher to Pro Speaker" with Robert Kennedy III (@robertkennedy3): http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/going-north-podcast-episode-7-teacher-to-pro-speaker-with-robert-kennedy-iii-robertkennedy3   83 - From Teacher to 6-Figure Freelance Writer (@nathansegal): http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/83-from-teacher-to-6-figure-freelance-writer-nathansegal   98 - "It Takes 10 Years to Be an Overnight Success" with Pamela Hilliard Owens (@YB2C_System): http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/98-it-takes-10-years-to-be-an-overnight-success-with-pamela-hilliard-owens-yb2c_system   110 - "Self-Intelligence" with Jane Ransom (@TheJaneRansom): http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/110-self-intelligence-with-jane-ransom-thejaneransom  

Don’t worry about what other people think when you are trying to achieve something. They might not even be thinking about you anyway.   Today's featured author is former schoolteacher, freelance writing magician, and 3X TEDx speaker, Laura Pennington-Briggs. Laura "Fierce" and I talk about getting started as a freelance writer, different types of writing and tons more!!!   Key Takeaways: We live in an amazing time where you have access to the tools that can help you learn any skill you want at a faster rate.   Give yourself at least 5-10 hours a week for at least 1-2 months to learn copywriting.   SEO (Search Engine Optimization) is one of the easiest things that you can teach yourself to do.   90 % of Laura’s writing is for SEO. It’s in high demand.   Search engines (especially Google) reward high-quality content, not keyword spam.   Laura's Site: http://www.betterbizacademy.com/ Laura's 1st TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGY8vO3KRTk Laura's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Start-Your-Freelance-Writing-Business/dp/1599186454/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1560777608&sr=8-1   The opening track is titled "Pilot Wings Remix" by Rukunetsu (aka Project R). Click on the following link to listen and cop the full tune. https://soundcloud.com/rukunetsu/pilotwings-4-results   Related Episodes:   4 - "My Cape Is At the Cleaners" with Wendy Elover (@wendyeloveracademymortgage): http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/going-north-podcast-episode-4-my-cape-is-at-the-cleaners-with-wendy-elover-wendyeloveracademymortgage   7 - "Teacher to Pro Speaker" with Robert Kennedy III (@robertkennedy3): http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/going-north-podcast-episode-7-teacher-to-pro-speaker-with-robert-kennedy-iii-robertkennedy3   83 - From Teacher to 6-Figure Freelance Writer (@nathansegal): http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/83-from-teacher-to-6-figure-freelance-writer-nathansegal   98 - "It Takes 10 Years to Be an Overnight Success" with Pamela Hilliard Owens (@YB2C_System): http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/98-it-takes-10-years-to-be-an-overnight-success-with-pamela-hilliard-owens-yb2c_system   110 - "Self-Intelligence" with Jane Ransom (@TheJaneRansom): http://goingnorth.libsyn.com/110-self-intelligence-with-jane-ransom-thejaneransom  

This week JRP DAILY invites Laura Pennington-Briggs on to talk about how she went from being an inner-city school teacher, to a full-time, six-figure, freelance writer. Laura was the woman who presented the "The Future is Freelancing" TEDx talk which was released on YouTube last month. Nowadays, you can probably find a lot of content around about becoming a freelancer, working from home, having more flexible hours, and the ability to travel. Although this space is starting to seem overly saturated and/or crowded... it can still work for a lot of people. Many of us, myself included, find ourselves asking questions like "How can I make money online?" or "How can I start my own freelance business?" Well... take it from someone who has actually done it. In this interview we go over obtaining clients, pricing your services, deciding what service to actually provide, and more. Freelancing is a great way for you to earn some extra income online, whether that just be a side hustle for you, or if you are looking to make a full time income freelancing. Freelancing has the power to allow you to be your own boss, quit your day job, and escape the rat race. So if you have ever had any questions about freelancing, you just might find the answers in this freelance podcast interview. Enjoy. -------------------- Justin Phillips: Facebook: https://facebook.com/jrpbusiness Instagram: https://instagram.com/jrpbusiness Twitter: https://twitter.com/jjustinrp Website: https://justinrp.net/ Laura Pennington-Briggs: Website: http://www.betterbizacademy.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laurapenningtoninternational/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/sixfigurewriter "Start Your Own Freelance Writing Business: The Complete Guide to Starting and Scaling from Scratch" Book by Laura Pennington. https://amzn.to/31lT2tU

Before today's episode of Turning Lemons Into Lemonade, I had never met Laura Pennington.  It turns out that she is one of the savviest women building a business that I've interviewed on my show.  We had SO much in common that it felt like I was talking to myself in a lot of ways. First, Laura talked about how she built her writing business as a freelancer while she still was working in corporate.  Then she talked about how despite making more as a part time freelancer than she did in her full time job, she still was afraid to cut the cord and leave the steady bi-weekly paycheck!  We talked about the mindset that we often have about our steady paychecks - and despite having demand for our product or service, that it is still hard to think of building a business that is successful enough to support us consistently! Laura also talked about something I discuss frequently - scaling a successful business that really isn't in alignment with how she wanted to live her life.  You often find that money isn't everything - and that if business growth and business success is actually costing you in your quality of life, that it probably isn't the right thing.  She talked about how both she and her husband (who is a doctor) made very conscious life choices that led them to better quality of life - and not necessarily more income! As Laura was talking about how she juggles building a business - her freelance business and her coaching business, we talked about productivity hacks to help her manage her busy day.  She had some great advice for women business owners - find a mentor who has done what you want to do - not just one who has done something cool!  If you get one who has done something cool - they often think you need to do it their way!  Find one that is RIGHT for where you are in the business. She also advised that you find the things that are most important and do them at the time of day when you are your best!  If you're a morning person - do them then! If you're a night person - do your highest impact activities then.  Understand who you are and build your business and life around you to generate true success and happiness!

In this episode, I welcome my first guest, Jesse Ataide, and we talk about our love for John Cromwell's 1945 film, "The Enchanted Cottage." It tells the story of Laura Pennington, a woman who struggles with her unattractiveness, and Oliver Bradford, a disfigured and disabled WWII veteran who fall in love in an old cottage that seems to have the magical power to transform the way they see each other. In our discussion, Jesse and I touch on themes of ugliness, queerness, disability, and much more. Consider making this podcast sustainable by supporting it on Patreon. Subscribe to the Her Head in Films Newsletter. Follow me on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Tumblr. Original artwork by Dhiyanah Hassan Full show notes: Follow Jesse's Instagram account queer_modernisms The End of the World Book by Alistair McCartney Kiss of the Spider Woman by Manuel Puig More about AFI's 100 Years...100 Movies

Delegation. It's my favorite subject having been a Virtual Assistant for almost 10 years!I'm still amazed at the number of people who are afraid to outsource or have never even head of a Virtual Assistant.Joining me in this kickin' episode is Laura Pennington, freelancer. We are all about delegation in this show…I'm talking the…WhoWhatWhyHowWhereWhenHow muchYou get the picture!Laura Pennington is a former inner city middle school teacher who left behind the educational grind to pursue her dream as a freelance writer. Five years later, she's been featured in Business Insider and Inc and writes for Boss Babe and the Huffington Post. She's been a project manager and writer for Microsoft and Truecar and now teaches others how to freelance.

Delegation. It's my favorite subject having been a Virtual Assistant for almost 10 years!I'm still amazed at the number of people who are afraid to outsource or have never even head of a Virtual Assistant.Joining me in this kickin' episode is Laura Pennington, freelancer. We are all about delegation in this show…I'm talking the…WhoWhatWhyHowWhereWhenHow muchYou get the picture!Laura Pennington is a former inner city middle school teacher who left behind the educational grind to pursue her dream as a freelance writer. Five years later, she's been featured in Business Insider and Inc and writes for Boss Babe and the Huffington Post. She's been a project manager and writer for Microsoft and Truecar and now teaches others how to freelance.

Freelancing business with Laura Pennington. How do you start a grow your freelance writing business? Laura is an entrepreneur, speaker, podcaster, and freelancer. She shares her journey, from teacher to starting her own freelance writing business. She is the founder of “Six Figure Writing Secrets”, and several other businesses, and the host of the "Better Biz Academy with Laura Pennington" podcast show. Henry Lopez is the host of this episode of The How of Business show – dedicated to helping you start, run and grow your small business. (TheHowOfBusiness.com)

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[Recap] Stephen, Melissa and Alan recap Laura Pennington's interview. Laura is an entrepreneur, content writer, and podcast host, who in 2015, threw out her whole business model and instead of continuing down Burnout Blvd, she fired half her clients and decided it was time to grow her business on her own terms. Get ready to Hustle! [1:37] Why Laura is the epitome of a Creative Hustler! [2:05] Better Biz Academy is better than the BBB! [2:33] The information Laura smashed in our face. [3:05] Why Stephen & Melissa are thebottlenecksk in their business. [4:00] Why Laura outsources whatever someone else can do... [4:34] Why you can save time giving direction to others. [5:03] Why Solopreneurs need to outsource. [5:50] Let the people who are good at their job do the work! [6:10] Why it is not smart business to do the work yourself. [6:40] Your rate is higher than a virtual assistant - use that. [7:30] How Laura's experience helped the Creative Hustler improve. [8:03] Know the basics: Real DJs learn on vinyl. [8:35] Why knowing all the parts of the machine help you delegate better. [9:00] Allow your employees to give you feedback [9:20] How Laura helped Creative Hustler find a VA. [9:40] Social entrepreneurship is the way to build people up. [10:05] Laura's niche: Technical and legal writing [10:40] How you can make technical writing creative. [11:23] Why knowing your niche is important. [12:03] The variety of courses available at Better Biz Academy [12:49] Why knowing your niche creates better products. [13:05] If you need to learn more about your online business, you need to check out her site. [13:15] Learning Upwork [13:52] Alan's experiences with using Upwork to hire. [15:08] Guess what is super cool abou Laura Pennington! [16:00] Why Laura listens to Wang Chung for motivation! [16:46] You need to watch the “Everybody Have Fun Tonight' music video! [17:22] Bring back Wang Chung! [17:40] The lack of fun songs in today's music! [18:06] Don't miss Stephen's singing. [18:17] Alan's obnoxious song choices - including Weird Al! [19:00] Why Weird Al is a very talented musician. [19:25] Have you ever heard of Richard Cheese? [19:40] Pop songs covered in Jazz style! [20:00] Alan's bluegrass side gig. [20:18] Stephen's pump up songs: Including Eye of the Tiger, Simply the Best and The Final Countdown! [21:07] Melissa is jamming to “Life is a Highway” & “Fast Car' [21:32] Why Tracey Chapman is NOT pumped up music! [22:09] The meaning behind Fast Car, and why it motivates Melissa! [23:10] Motivated vs pumped. [23:25] What is your intense workout song? [23:50] Who is 50 Cent? [24:11] Why this episode was SUPPOSED to be #48. [24:55] Don't forget to check out Laura on the web! [26:05] Melissa's Moment of Hustle   Contact Info: Laura Pennington BetterBizAcademy.com

Whats Up Creative Hustlers! Steven & Melissa Here.   Today we'll be talking with Laura Pennington, She's an entrepreneur, content writer, and podcast host, who in 2015, threw out her whole business model and instead of continuing down burnout blvd, she fired half her clients and decided it was time to grow her business on her own terms.      [0:00] Don't get hustled by the agencies [1:27] What's Up Laura. Ready to get hustling? [1:38] Tell us a little bit about yourself and what makes you a #CreativeHustler [2:55] Creativity as a Technical Writer? [4:15] You're not creative? THAT'S BULLSHIT [4:40] Change your perspective to bring the creativity to the mundane. [5:11] Are you on Burnout BLVD? And the story of how Laura ended up driving down it! [6:47] Don't recreate your JOB with your HUSTLE! [7:20] What Burnout is for Laura [8:40] The universe sends EVERYONE messages! [9:16] Laura's reason to wake up in the morning: Me Time [10:15] There is a bigger picture then the client deadline. [10:40] Schedule time for what you WANT to work on! [11:55] Why the morning is the best time for YOUR projects! [12:40] What feeds Laura's soul? [13:31] The mental block for writing your own book! [14:30] The story behind writing her first fiction novel. [15:50] Knock out the WORST thing of the day first. [16:30] Get your ass moving: Dance Hall Days by Wang Chung [18:00] Find your Get Moving playlist, and blast it! [18:54] Why Laura started running, and how it  improved her life. [21:00] The Runner's High and how it helps with Stress! [22:33] The biggest challenge for Laura's #CreativeHustler lifestyle. [23:28] Let home be your sacred space - aka Coworking spaces. [23:50] The challenge of stopping the work when you work at home. [25:14] #CreativeHustler as a Military Wife - Embracing the differences. [26:25] Finding the middle ground for different personalities. [27:10] Laura's most recent move, Move #6 [28:35] Why Stephen needs an eCourse on living in the middle of America. [29:38] The mistake Laura would make over and over again. [30:50] Sometimes the obstacle is the way. [31:31] Why not leaving a job sooner could be a good lesson? [32:02] Laura's Two Must Have Productivity Hacks [32:35] Have a good team behind you to keep your sanity. [33:13] How do you successfully manage virtual assistants? [34:52] Why training people with VIDEO is essential. [35:45] Why going above and beyond for your team is important. [36:05] Set your time expectations up front. [36:50] Finding those tasks that someone else could do for you! [37:30] If you don't like it, if you aren't good at it then OUTSOURCE! [38:00] Use your sticky notes and make the “What Can I Outsource?” list. [38:41] Laura's one historical #CreativeHustler, and her go-to coffee drink! [39:35] Why Tim Ferris is life-changing! [40:08] Why traveling and moving gives Laura inspiration and motivation. [41:00] Why Satellite Internet will give you downtime. [43:59] Melissa's Moment of Hustle   Contact Laura: Writing - sixfigurewritingsecrets.com Digital Life & Organization: BetterBizAcademy.com Podcast: Better Biz Academy (iTunes / Stitcher)  

We're pumping up the volume more forward! The 50th episode marks a monumental change of growth and we're excited about the future and all the changes coming our way. Thank you John Bertino and for being our Guest on this episode with Steven, Melissa, and Alan! Let's Rock, Creative Hustlers!   [1:15] Bet against John Bertino, and welcome back! [1:45] Creative Hustler's first interview. [3:05] John's east coast expansion - PHILLY! [4:19] Time to look back at The Creative Hustler's 50 episodes. [4:58] John Bertino's Episode: Smooth sailing on first episode. [5:30] Another episode favorite: Why we want to grab a beer with Joseph Kennedy [7:00] Joseph Kennedy is living like a king in Morocco. [7:50] What is the Camino de Santiago? [8:50] Why you need to subscribe to The Creative Hustler's youtube. [9:40] Another awesome digital nomad, and a notable episode: Barbalicious [10:09] Why does Barbalicious speak FIVE different languages? [10:53] Digital Nomad Travel Guides [12:17] Cinco De Mayo History Lesson! [13:53] Let's admire Steven's Segway Skills: Start-ups in California [14:05] Notable Episode: Follow Up Then Guys - Reilly Sweetland & Dan Harding [14:40] How are you NOT using Follow Up Then?! And our Affiliate link! [16:12] ALT NBA with Dan Harding [16:32] Reilly Sweetland and the Married Creative Hustler life. [18:10] Making time for the most important times of the day: Balanced lifestyle. [19:15] Why Steven & Melissa celebrate the Equinox. [19:58] Another partner, and notable episode: Andrew Easton & Amazon Marketing [20:16] Time to switch to a Droodle Book! [21:04] Why doodles are good for your brain! [21:44] Custom Droodle Books with custom drawings for YOUR industry! [23:29] Peter Cincotti & the impending Sauce-Off! [24:00] Why Peter is a citizen of Italy? [24:26] The Creative Hustler's Moment of Italian. [24:35] Is it sauce or gravy? The Sauce-Off continues. [25:08] John's 7 Day Sauce Story from Mama Mazz [26:11] Peter Cincotti's new album and show in LA! [26:50] A mason jar of sauce? [27:57] Another notable episode: Why Grant Cooper is a ball of energy! [28:18] How to Brand Yourself as a Creative Hustler with Grant's help! [29:00] TCH Branding Course: Underestimating everything about launching a new product! [29:46] Making a course from your side hustle. [30:03] Learning from The Creative Hustler podcast guests. [31;00] How The Europe Thing lead to the podcast. [31:40] Don't miss the May 24th Webinar! Brand yourself like a creative hustler! [32:28] Behind the Hustle… [32:30] Big thanks to Alan! The Creative Hustler's lifeline. [33:24] Just to call a spade a spade: Shit is hard. [33:40] Bringing in help when you need it. [34:03] Jessica Yarbough and why you need Maintenance time. [34:58] Isolation Tanks are a game changer for John! [36:34] Shout Out to FLOT in San Diego! [37:20] The story of Steven's ear trouble. [38:41] Tips to streamline production! [40:09] Finding tasks to take your hands-off! [40:40] Laura Pennington's tips to outsource! [41:05] Screencasting app to improve the training of Virtual Assistants! [41:17] Shout out to Cianna the VA! [42:15] Why video is the new way to train! [42:28] Alan's tips for naming your files properly. [43:30] Bonus tip: Blank space for editing audio/video. [44:00] Pro Tools version 1 [44:20] The Creative Hustler Collective: Why you need a team. [44:55] And now your Moment of Italian… [45:14] Excitement for the next 50 episodes! [45:21] Change is coming: New Intro, Spots for Partners, Optimizing the Website! [45:50] We will NOT sell you BULLSHIT! [46:13] Don't miss John's webinar: SCORE - June 1st - SEO in 2017! [46:52] SEO Tip from John. [47:48] Podcast Hack: Timestamped Show Notes! [49:20] Engagement is good! [50:00] Thank you to our listeners! Here's to 100th! [50:20] Hot Air Balloon Live 100th Podcast! [50:55] Want more? Join our private Creative Hustler Facebook Group! [51:49] Melissa's Moment of Hustle.

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Welcome back to Heartrepreneur® Radio with Terry Levine chief heartpreneur. I’m really glad you are tuning in and hopefully you are listening on a regular basis and you have subscribed so you never miss an episode. So today my guest is Laura Pennington and Laura left her career as an inner city geography teacher after burning out. And I know many of you have burned out as well. Not knowing what was next, she Googled how to become a freelance writer. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and share! Here’s How » Join Heartrepreneur® Radio community today: heartrepreneur.com Heartrepreneur® Radio Facebook Terri Levine Twitter Terri Levine Instagram Heartrepreneur® Radio Pinterest Terri Levine YouTube Terri Levin LinkedIn

Until I did this interview with Laura Pennington, I didn't realise just how lucrative starting your own freelance business could be. In fact, I was shocked that it was common place for freelancers to be earning six figures. In this interview, Laura reveals exactly how she did it, and how anyone can do it also. Topics discussed during this podcast include; How much can you expect to earn as a freelancer? Where is the best place to start your freelance business? How to get noticed when you're first starting out And much more! You can play this session of the podcast here: Your browser does not support the audio element. Websites referenced during the podcast: SixFigureWritingSecrets.com - Laura Pennington's website Here's a timeline of the topics discussed during the podcast: 0:00 - Short bio and intro 1:30 - Laura's growing up years and influences 3:30 - What inspired you to become an educator? 4:45 - What drove you to become a freelancer? 6:30 - Laura's experience starting her own freelance business 8:30 - What type of income and jobs can a freelancer expect? 9:45 - Do you charge an hourly rate or on a project basis? 11:15 - When you reached six figures in your freelance business, were you doing all the work, or where you outsourcing? 13:40 - Where were you outsourcing? 16:00 - For someone that wants to start their own freelance business, what do they need? 19:30 - How long would it take, on average, to build the business to $50K per year, and how much time would you need to be working per week for that $50K? 22:45 - Laura's final thoughts 23:30 - Laura's free resources to help beginner freelancers What I got out of this interview about Starting a Freelance Business with Laura Pennington: 1. Freelancers Earn Good Money Not only do freelancers earn 6-figures... you can make it a recurring billing business by choosing the right clients. 2. Spy on Your Competitors If you're struggling to pick up new clients because your competitors have been in the game longer, simply check out what they are doing, take notes, and make your offering better. Like this podcast? If you're enjoying the podcast, it's safe to assume there are others out there like you who would also enjoy the podcast. Help them find it! I've created a short video below that will show you how to quickly and easily rate and review the podcast in iTunes and/or Stitcher. Those people will appreciate it, and you'll feel great about yourself...

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In this episode, I am joined by the remarkable Laura Pennington who fast-tracked her way to lasting success in only 18 months. We have a great conversation about her journey and she shares 3 strategies to anyone who wants to get out of the rat race. You will not want to miss these! I also announce something extra special for the April 2nd, one year anniversary of this podcast. It would be a huge mistake to miss this episode.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/intentionallyinspirational. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

If you have ever thought about earning some extra income on the side, parents or students, here is a great introduction to freelancing by Laura Pennington. We give some examples here of how to use freelancing to help pay for college plus how it can help students acquire some great skills and resume building experience. It's easy and you can start today!

If you have ever thought about earning some extra income on the side, parents or students, here is a great introduction to freelancing by Laura Pennington. We give some examples here of how to use freelancing to help pay for college plus how it can help students acquire some great skills and resume building experience. It’s easy and you can start today! Read More... The post THCC104 – How To Use Freelancing to Help Pay For College Interview with Laura Pennington, Freelance Writer and Coach appeared first on Taming The High Cost of College.

If you have ever thought about earning some extra income on the side, parents or students, here is a great introduction to freelancing by Laura Pennington. We give some examples here of how to use freelancing to help pay for college plus how it can help students acquire some great skills and resume building experience. It’s easy and you can start today! Read More... The post THCC104 – How To Use Freelancing to Help Pay For College Interview with Laura Pennington, Freelance Writer and Coach appeared first on Taming The High Cost of College.

Laura Pennington's only half joking that her new career started with the Google search: How to become a freelance writer.” Professors in college had nurtured her writing, even though she wasn’t in a writing field. As she queried Google, she thought, “Well, at least I’m not a BAD writer.” Today, with a full roster of writing gigs, she’s helping other aspiring writers craft a freelance lifestyle that suits them.

Welcome to Laura Pennington. Laura has a great story about how she went from being a middle-school teacher to a 6-figure freelance writer. She will share with us the most common mistakes is content writing for blogs, as well as how you can make the most of your content on your website and other places.This show is broadcast live on Friday's at 12PM ET on W4CY Radio – (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

The post JAH 6: Laura Pennington On How To Build A Six-Figure Freelance Writing Business appeared first on Just Add Hustle | Marketing, Mindset And Business Ideas For Writers. You can make a very good living as a freelance writer. Here's how. The post JAH 6: Laura Pennington On How To Build A Six-Figure Freelance Writing Business appeared first on Just Add Hustle | Marketing, Mindset And Business Ideas For Writers.

Laura discusses how she built her business online, including finding freelance writing work without any experience, quickly surpassing her previous earnings, and how she now teaches others to follow in her footsteps.

In this week’s episode of the Sailing to Success Podcast Show, Lyndsay Phillips interviews Laura Pennington. Laura is a former seventh grade teacher that left her career to pursue her dream of becoming a online freelance writer. She now helps other people launch their online careers.

Laura Pennington left her job as a 7th grade teacher to become a freelance writer and virtual assistant. She has advice about getting initial clients, scaling your business, and filling your schedule with nothing but your ideal clients. 1. evaluate your own experiences: you don't need to have been good in the past (office skills, data entry, phone calls) 2. work samples (logos, write a white paper, write blog posts) 3. marketing plan (job boards, contracts) 4. long-term marketing (cold calls, chamber of commerce meetings, trade shows conferences) Resources Your Way to VA (Website) Six Figure Writing Secrets (Website) Laura Pennington's Courses on Teachable (Courses)

Laura Pennington left her job as a 7th grade teacher to become a freelance writer and virtual assistant. She has advice about getting initial clients, scaling your business, and filling your schedule with nothing but your ideal clients. 1. evaluate your own experiences: you don't need to have been good in the past (office skills, […]

Are Elance, Upwork and other online job boards a good place to land freelance work? Yes and no. It really depends on a number of important factors. And it's certainly not for everyone. But there's no denying that some people have figured out a way to launch their freelance business with these platforms. My guest for this episode is one of these people. Her name is Laura Pennington, and she has a great story about how she used Elance to kickstart her freelance business—despite the fact that she had little work experience, no samples, no ratings or reviews and no clear guidance on how to make it work.