Send us a text Ever sent a proposal, only to hear… nothing? You’re not alone. In today’s episode, we tackle the age-old freelancer problem of proposal ghosting. Is it your pricing? Your process? Your client selection? My special guest co-host Jamie Brindle and I break down two different approaches—one that involves a streamlined, high-conversion proposal system and one that cuts proposals out of the equation entirely. Whichever path you choose, this episode will help you land more clients with c...
Feb 13, 2025•18 min•Ep. 63
Send us a text Trying to market yourself as a freelancer but drowning in a sea of conflicting advice? Social media, SEO, cold outreach—where do you even start? In today’s episode, my special guest co-host Jamie and I break down exactly how to cut through the noise and focus on the right strategies that actually bring in clients. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by all the ways you could market yourself, this episode is your shortcut to clarity. WE ALSO TALKED ABOUT • The reason freelancers strugg...
Feb 12, 2025•16 min•Ep. 62
Send us a text Ever finish a project, pat yourself on the back for a job well done, and then… nothing ? No follow-up, no repeat work, just radio silence. You know they liked your work—so why aren’t they coming back? The answer has nothing to do with talent and everything to do with positioning. In this episode, Jamie and I share how to go from “task-completer” to “strategic partner”—and why that’s the key to locking in long-term clients. WE ALSO TALKED ABOUT • Why doing great work isn’t enough t...
Feb 11, 2025•13 min•Ep. 61
Send us a text Freelancers often struggle with the fear of raising their rates, worried that it might cost them valuable clients. This episode breaks down the essentials of how to navigate these conversations, stressing the importance of value, communication, and building strong client relationships. About Our Guest Jamie Brindle been freelancing for 16 years, and in that time he's worked with clients ranging from local mom and pop restaurants, to Fortune 500 companies like Google, Hillshire, Ne...
Feb 10, 2025•19 min•Ep. 60
Send us a text Are you ready to reshape how you build and manage your client relationships? Host Treasa Edmond sits down with Sarah Greesonbach, the founder of B2B Content Studio and the B2B Writing Institute this week to discuss why setting clear, respectful boundaries in client relationships is not just beneficial, but essential for your professional success and personal well-being. They discuss how you can establish healthy boundaries with clients and. Sarah demystifies common misconceptions ...
Jan 24, 2025•45 min•Ep. 59
Send us a text What if you could escape the grind of endless work hours and actually see the financial reward you deserve? Join Treasa Edmond and guest co-host Sarah Greesenbach on this episode of Boss Responses as they explore how to identify and cultivate relationships with high-value clients, redefine your bottom line, and set thriving fee rates. Imagine working smarter, not harder, and prioritizing quality over quantity to enhance both your work and personal life. It's time to shift your min...
Jan 23, 2025•17 min•Ep. 58
Send us a text Ever wondered if teaming up with another freelancer is the key to unlocking new creative heights? Or is it a potential recipe for disaster? Treasa Edmond and guest co-host Sarah Gressonbach dive into a debate of collaboration versus formal partnerships, offering insights that could transform your freelance career. They discuss the complexities of profit sharing, client ownership, and resolving creative differences while emphasizing the power of clear communication and written agre...
Jan 22, 2025•14 min•Ep. 57
Send us a text What happens when a freelance project becomes more complicated than imagined? Join Treasa Edmond and guest co-host Sarah Greesonbach as they answer a questions for Zach, a graphic designer who's found himself in over his head after he accepts a dense, technical biotech project. It's good to stretch ourselves and learn new skills and niches, but when is up-skilling during a client project a bad idea? We stress the importance of honesty over the false comfort of "faking it till you ...
Jan 21, 2025•10 min•Ep. 56
Send us a text Ever wondered if dedicating most of your working hours to a single client is a smart business move? Join host Treasa Edmond and guest co-host Sarah Greesonbach, founder of B2B Content Studio, as they unravel the complexities of managing long-term client relationships, especially within the unpredictable realm of startups. Sarah shares her wealth of experience in high-impact marketing content, and together they highlight the potential risks and the importance of contract flexibilit...
Jan 21, 2025•12 min•Ep. 55
Send us a text In this episode of the Boss Responses Podcast, host Treasa Edmond and guest co-host Lizzie Davey dive into effective strategies for managing freelance work and personal life. They explore the contrasts between corporate and freelance environments, emphasizing the need for a flexible yet structured schedule. Topics include the importance of setting internal deadlines, using tools like Notion and Llama Life for organization, and maintaining strict work-life boundaries. This episode ...
Oct 24, 2024•18 min•Ep. 54
Send us a text In this episode of the Boss Responses podcast, Treasa Edmond and her guest co-host Lizzie dive into the ever-relevant topic of the feast and famine cycle, something every freelancer and business owner faces at some point. They look at the challenge of managing fluctuating workloads and offer practical advice on how to maintain consistency by properly managing deadlines. Lizzie and Treasa share insights on how knowing your limits, setting realistic goals, and cultivating community ...
Oct 23, 2024•10 min•Ep. 53
Send us a text In this episode of the Boss Responses podcast, host Treasa Edmond and guest co-host Lizzie Davey delve into effective strategies for managing scope creep and handling client feedback delays. They share their experiences and provide actionable advice such as setting strict project boundaries, clarifying feedback deadlines, and demonstrating expertise early on to establish respect and professional relationships. Tune in to learn how to protect your business while fostering better cl...
Oct 22, 2024•10 min•Ep. 52
Send us a text Join host Treasa Edmond and special guest co-host Lizzie Davey in this episode of Boss Responses as they share invaluable strategies for reaching out to and attracting the right clients. They give practical tips for forming relationships with potential clients, warm pitching, and qualifying clients. You'll learn why it's essential to work with clients who value your work and how to promote yourself effectively to ensure your proposals stand out. Don't miss this engaging discussion...
Oct 21, 2024•9 min•Ep. 51
Send us a text In the 50th episode of the Boss Responses podcast, host Treasa Edmond celebrates the journey of starting the podcast and shares an insightful discussion with special guest, Jessica Walrack—founder of All Things Freelance Writing and a seasoned freelance finance journalist. They go deep into the importance of niching down in freelance writing and transitioning from outbound to inbound marketing. Jessica shares her experience of navigating the freelance industry, honing her niche, a...
Aug 30, 2024•43 min•Ep. 50
Send us a text Ever wondered how to turn difficult client interactions into successful collaborations? Discover the secrets to managing unorganized clients, conflicting instructions, and never-ending revisions in this engaging episode of Boss Responses. Host Treasa Edmond and guest Jessica Walrack share their experiences and frustrations, offering actionable strategies to guide clients towards providing clear instructions, setting boundaries, and knowing when it’s time to seek better-fitting cli...
Aug 29, 2024•18 min•Ep. 49
Send us a text In this episode of the Boss Responses podcast, host Treasa Edmond and guest co-host Jessica Walrack discuss the challenges of finding clients, especially during economic downturns. They explore strategies to attract clients, reach out effectively, and emphasize the significance of relational marketing over cold emails. The conversation covers how to leverage past clients, build sincere connections on LinkedIn, optimize LinkedIn profiles, and the importance of showcasing case studi...
Aug 28, 2024•16 min•Ep. 48
Send us a text In this episode of the Boss Responses podcast, host Treasa Edmond and guest Jessica Walrack discuss the challenges of balancing steady, profitable work with maintaining creative energy and content quality. Both share their personal journeys of handling constant deadlines, recognizing early signs of burnout, and developing strategies to gauge personal limits. They also emphasize the importance of setting boundaries, regularly evaluating projects, and continually moving up in client...
Aug 27, 2024•11 min•Ep. 47
Send us a text What if you could transform your one-off clients into loyal, long-term partners? Join us on this episode of the Boss Responses podcast as host Treasa Edmond sits down with Jessica Walrick, the mastermind behind All Things Freelance Writing. Jessica and I tackle Leigh's question of how to create repeat and retainer work. Whether you're struggling to keep clients coming back or simply want to refine your approach, we promise this episode is packed with actionable strategies to stren...
Aug 26, 2024•7 min•Ep. 46
Send us a text In this episode of the Boss Responses podcast, host Treasa Edmond welcomes Liz Heflin for her final episode of the week and an in-depth discussion on setting freelance rates. Liz shares her journey, starting from her early days of charging minimum wage to her current position of offering high-value content services. The episode covers key strategies for setting rates, dealing with rate-related imposter syndrome, negotiating with clients, and building lasting partnerships. Treasa a...
Jun 28, 2024•48 min
Send us a text In this episode of the Boss Responses podcast, host Treasa Edmond and guest Liz Heflin address the doubts and challenges faced by freelancers, especially when dealing with imposter syndrome and low-paying clients. They respond to a question from Paul, a 10-year freelance veteran struggling to make ends meet and doubting his abilities. Treasa and Liz provide practical advice on paying attention to your mental health, raising rates, and finding better clients. The episode emphasizes...
Jun 27, 2024•17 min
Send us a text In today's episode of the Boss Responses podcast, hosts Treasa Edmond and guest co-host Liz Heflin discuss strategies for avoiding the feast and famine cycle common in freelancing. They explore the importance of understanding one's work capacity, building sustainable business practices, leveraging community support, and consistently marketing for ongoing client work. Key insights they discuss include anchor clients, maintaining a buffer for unexpected opportunities, and prioritizi...
Jun 25, 2024•19 min
Send us a text The niching down dilemma: to specialize or not to specialize. In this episode of the Boss Responses podcast, host Treasa Edmond and guest Liz Heflin delve into the topic of niching down in freelancing. The discussion addresses the common advice that freelancers must specialize to succeed. Treasa and Liz share their personal experiences and viewpoints on the importance of niching down versus maintaining variety in their work. They explore the benefits of specialization, including e...
Jun 25, 2024•13 min
Send us a text In this episode of the Boss Responses podcast, host Treasa Edmond is joined by freelance writer and editor Liz Heflin to discuss strategies for managing difficult clients and ensuring timely payment. They delve into practical insights including the importance of contracts, the benefits of requiring deposits, mastering the art of uncomfortable conversations about money, setting clear boundaries, and learning to trust one's intuition when selecting clients. They also share creative ...
Jun 24, 2024•16 min
Send us a text In this episode of Boss Responses, host Treasa Edmond is joined by guest Michelle Garrett, an influential PR consultant, writer, and speaker specializing in B2B companies. Michelle shares insights from her extensive career, including founding her own consulting business. They discuss the importance of choosing the right clients, setting realistic expectations, and the value of freelancers supporting each other through platforms like Michelle’s Freelance Chat. Michelle's practical ...
Jun 07, 2024•24 min
Send us a text In this episode of Boss Responses podcast, host Treasa Edmond and guest co-host Michelle Garrett discuss strategies for dealing with clients who delay projects by not providing necessary information on time. They emphasize the importance of setting clear expectations, having open conversations, and defining deadlines upfront. They also explore how effective client management can prevent such issues. Treasa shares her long-standing experience handling clients, and Michelle offers i...
Jun 06, 2024•8 min
Send us a text In this episode of the Boss Responses podcast, host Treasa Edmond is joined by guest co-host Michelle Garrett to discuss how to handle potential clients questioning your rates. They delve into strategies for explaining the value of your services, vetting clients, and adjusting project scopes instead of lowering rates. This episode provides essential advice for freelancers and business owners on maintaining confidence in their pricing and managing client expectations. About our Gue...
Jun 05, 2024•6 min
Send us a text In this episode of the Boss Responses podcast, host Treasa Edmond and guest co-host Michelle Garrett tackle the issue of imposter syndrome, particularly in the context of negative client feedback. They offer strategies for managing unsatisfied clients and emphasize the importance of maintaining a positive mindset. The discussion includes practical tips you can use to boost your morale! About our Guest Michelle Garrett is a public relations consultant, writer, and speaker who helps...
Jun 04, 2024•7 min
Send us a text In this episode of the Boss Responses podcast, host Treasa Edmond and guest co-host Michelle Garrett discuss the challenges freelancers and business owners face when clients have cash flow problems. They explore how to handle delayed payments, the importance of sticking to your deposit policies, and strategies for managing expenses incurred on behalf of clients. This episode is packed with practical insights on securing payments and maintaining professional boundaries. About our G...
Jun 03, 2024•7 min
Send us a text In this episode of the Boss Responses Podcast, host Treasa Edmond interviews special guest co-host Eagranie Yuh, a white paper specialist and podcast consultant. They delve into Eagranie's background as a chemist, journalist, and marketer, and discuss her journey towards becoming a business owner. Eagranie explores the challenges and strategies involved in running a business, managing client expectations, and setting processes and systems in place for better workflow. She also sha...
May 31, 2024•44 min
Send us a text In this episode of the Boss Responses Podcast, host Treasa Edmond is joined for the fourth day by guest Eagranie Yuh. They delve into the complexities of dealing with client payment policies that conflict with your own business practices. From insisting on deposits to negotiating terms with large corporations, they share valuable insights on maintaining professionalism and protecting your business interests. Hear practical advice on how to handle clients who prefer net 30 payments...
May 30, 2024•10 min
