Welcome to our first coaching call episode on the Live Free Podcast! As the Overwhelmed to Overbooked community has grown to over 12,000 women, I wanted to find a way to continue building 1-on-1 relationships with you guys, get to know the business' you've created, and give back. That's why we decided to open up some 1-on-1 coaching calls that will be recorded and shared on the podcast so the rest of us can learn from them too! Our first coaching call episode is with Genevieve Christianson ! Gen...
Dec 09, 2019•50 min•Ep. 86
We have yet to talk about the scaling option of building an agency... until now! I am so excited for you to hear this interview with Ali Parrish because not only do we talk about building an agency, but also how she went from teacher to corporate instructional designer to running a freelance agency! Ali shares what her agency looks like now, what she believes are the most important things to do as you build an agency, and what she considers when she hires someone for her agency. Whether you're c...
Dec 02, 2019•42 min•Ep. 85
I've got another great mama on the show today to share with you her success story and how she built her freelance business by leveraging local networking groups! Meghan Kempf took a leap of faith to be at home with her son. Being pulled between work and not having child care for him made her question what she was doing. Finding out she was pregnant with her daughter brought on an even stronger desire to be home. She say my segment on Fox 4, joined my paid program Overwhelmed to Overbooked and th...
Nov 27, 2019•38 min•Ep. 84
I've been talking about how to scale your service-based business a lot lately and one thing that keeps coming up is the question of, "What if someone tells me I'm too expensive?" I've had those fears and I've had to work through what to do when someone tells me I'm too expensive. I bet if you've been around here for too long, you've had this happen too! In this episode I'm going to give you the tools to work through these moments so they don't derail you from your ultimate goals. But let me star...
Nov 25, 2019•25 min•Ep. 83
What financial numbers do we need to pay attention to as freelancing WAHMs? Danielle Hayden, a reformed corporate CFO who is on a mission to help rule-breaking female entrepreneurs understand their numbers, is on the show to tell us what we need to know! In this episode, Danielle shares her journey from hairdresser to corporate CFO to starting her own bookkeeping business about 5 years ago. Plus we cover what each transition was like for her and her family and then talk through the financial num...
Nov 18, 2019•41 min•Ep. 82
We are talking about how and why you should TRIPLE your goals on this episode with Kirsten Tyrrel ! Kirsten is dedicated to helping as many women as possible to see their potential and what power they have to create in this world through her brand, The Marvelous Moms Club. In this episode, she shares lots of wisdom on what she's learned through growing multiple businesses (even 7 at one time!) Are you ready to TRIPLE your goals?! Sounds pretty crazy, right? As Kirsten explains, tripling your goa...
Nov 11, 2019•45 min•Ep. 81
I am so excited to finally be interviewing Mackenzie Mader on her success as a Virtual Assistant turned Pinterest Manager turned Web Designer! Mackenzie has been my right-hand woman since day 1, helping behind the scenes so I can connect with you! Mackenzie started her freelance business two years ago and has not only replaced her full time income and quit her job, but scaled her service-based business to 10k months! She has an amazing story and shares how she does it all as a wife and mom to tw...
Nov 04, 2019•40 min•Ep. 80
Chelsea had recently left her teaching career to be a stay-at-home mom to her 3 kiddos when she found freelancing. Within the span of a couple months, she had landed 2 clients and a year later, has a total of 5! Listen in to hear her tips on managing your time as a WAHM mom and marketing your current skills to potential clients. Chelsea's story will inspire you to dive in confidently and make your dream life happen! Thanks for spending time with me today! I love sharing these bonus episodes with...
Oct 30, 2019•37 min•Ep. 79
When and how do you ask for testimonials and feedback from your clients? We've already talked about how to leverage free to work to land clients so in today's episode I'm covering how to ask for a testimonial and then how to leverage it. We discuss the details behind when and how to ask for a testimonial, what to do with testimonials, and even what specific questions to ask. You don't want to miss this one! Thanks for spending time with me today and always! What questions do you have on testimon...
Oct 28, 2019•20 min•Ep. 78
Starting a freelance business has opened my eyes and the eyes of so many moms in my program to the unlimited opportunities for a work at home mom but you may be wondering, how do I unlock this potential? I'm excited to bring on Elizabeth Hartke to talk about not only how to unlock your potential in a way that supports your long-term vision for yourself and your family. Are you focused on your 80-year dream? I hope this episode inspires you to think through your long-term vision and motivates you...
Oct 21, 2019•43 min•Ep. 77
This episode is specifically for you mamas considering joining my paid program, Overwhelmed to Overbooked, and the four questions you may be wrestling with. But first I have to tell you, I used to think being a working mom was my problem but I was wrong. It's not about being a working mom or a mom who stays home, the reason I show up for you is so you can find your own path, a path that allows you to be the mom you want to be! In this episode I cover the four questions you may have before joinin...
Oct 14, 2019•26 min•Ep. 76
Get excited because in this episode I'm chatting with Jaclyn Mellone about the limiting beliefs and mindset blocks that keep freelancers stuck! Jaclyn helps experts exponentially grow their business by becoming the Go-To Authority in their space. She is a coach, strategist, Keynote speaker, mama, guac lover, and host of the Go-To Gal podcast! Not only does Jaclyn give us tangible strategies to get past these mindset blocks, we cover how your mindset (and identity!) has to change each time you ta...
Oct 07, 2019•52 min•Ep. 75
In this episode we're talking about EXCUSES and don't worry, we all make them so this is not a shaming episode! I'm even sharing some of the excuses I catch myself in right now and how I'm deciding to accept them or change them. My goal with this episode is to help you become aware of excuses you may be making, recognize if excuses are holding you back and then to give you tools to stop making them so you can achieve your goals! I'm also talking about one of my favorite solutions to one of my ex...
Sep 30, 2019•21 min•Ep. 74
This is a special WAHM success story episode because I'm featuring not one but two awesome ladies from my paid program! Jennifer DeWitt and Amber Swindler were once strangers that decided to take a chance on each other and become accountability partners. Listen in to hear the impact this has made in their businesses over the year! We talk about how they started their accountability relationship and how you can do the same for your business. Plus we cover how each of these ladies have found succe...
Sep 25, 2019•41 min•Ep. 73
Samantha Johnston is back on the podcast and I'm so excited for you to hear from her again! You may remember her from episode 4, our first guest interview! In that interview, Samantha told the story of how she took her hobby and made it into a design business, and with no design degree or professional experience! In this episode, Samantha shares 3 of the missteps and mindset shifts she has made over her 8 years of being a freelancer. These are so good and I know that whether you're just starting...
Sep 23, 2019•49 min•Ep. 72
"Scaling your business" is such a buzz-worthy phrase right now but what does it really look like to scale a service-based business? Do you NEED passive income and if yes, when should you focus on adding it? In this episode, I give you 3 things to consider when scaling your business. And when I say "scale" I mean increasing your income without increasing the hours you work! We cover how to evaluate if you're ready to scale, the pros and cons of creating a course, if you should consider starting a...
Sep 16, 2019•20 min•Ep. 71
Do you have your goals set on time freedom - the ability to be with a sick kiddo and not feel guilty for missing work or attend a school event in the middle of the day? Our guest today, NJ Rongner set a goal similar to this when her daughter was born. She had a specific vision of what she wanted her life to look like by the time her daughter was in kindergarten. On this episode, NJ shares her journey from corporate job to blogger to VA to marketing consultant and the hustle it took to get where ...
Sep 09, 2019•47 min•Ep. 70
Most of the women I talk to are dying to quit their full-time job, but not all! That's why I'm bringing one of my fabulous students on the show today, video editor Kimberly Werkmeister! Kim is a full time musician who wears a lot of creative hats! She taught herself how to edit video for her music career and realized what I need there was. I loved hearing how Kim is using freelancing to accomplish her goals and how she could grow her business in the future as her family changes. In this episode,...
Sep 04, 2019•33 min•Ep. 69
Can you believe it? Today marks the podcast being one year old! At the end of this episode, I'm going over our month-long giveaway so stayed tuned! You can join the giveaway at MicalaQuinn.com/giveaway. Today we're sitting down to chat about work, whether you love it or hate it, and how moms need more options than the black and white decision of being a working mom or a SAHM. I challenge you to do your own journaling on this topic - why do you work? What do you get out of work personally? Let us...
Sep 02, 2019•41 min•Ep. 68
One of the most popular questions I get is, "Can I make consistent income as a freelancer though?" The answer is YES and in today's episode I share the key to consistent income you can rely on and even quit your job for! We cover the benefits of retainer clients, what services lend toward retainer clients, how to think creatively if your service doesn't lend towards retainer clients, AND 3 ways to avoid the feast-or-famine cycle! Thanks for listening! Come share in the Live Free Podcast Mastermi...
Aug 26, 2019•29 min•Ep. 67
I'm so excited to introduce you to Angie Trueblood on this episode of the Live Free Podcast! Angie is the pitch queen when it comes to getting yourself (or your clients!) more visibility, especially on podcasts. In this episode, Angie shares how to craft the perfect pitch, how to find the best podcasts to pitch to, and why the "pitch and pray" approach is not the best. Whether you're looking to add this service to your business or you're interested in getting more visibility yourself, you are go...
Aug 19, 2019•52 min•Ep. 66
We've got something special planned for this episode of the Live Free Podcast! My podcast producer, Lauren Wrighton, is here to talk about podcast management, the lessons she's learned from 1.5 years as a freelancer, and we have a special flash sale for you! When you buy my paid program, Overwhelmed to Overbooked this Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday, you will get Lauren's course on how to become a podcast manager as a bonus! This deal is for those of you that are loyal podcast listeners and that a...
Aug 12, 2019•48 min•Ep. 65
Have you heard the phrase, when you market to everyone you, you market to no one? Today we're diving into niching down on your ideal client so you can land clients you love working with and who love working with you! Having a broad ideal client may seem smart, but it was one of the biggest mistakes I made early on in my freelancing days. Check out Episode 44 on the 6 mistakes I made when starting my freelance business. In this episode, I walk you through questions to help you get really clear on...
Aug 05, 2019•25 min•Ep. 64
Get ready to be inspired, motivated, and ready to take action from this WAHM success story episode with Jessica Skelton! Jessica shares how she got started, why she got started, and how she implemented what I teach in my paid program - Overwhelmed to Overbooked ! If you're new around here, these episodes aren't just to gush about the program but are also packed with what other mamas are doing to successfully become work at home moms! I know this episode will encourage you but I also want you to ...
Jul 31, 2019•42 min•Ep. 63
Ok guys we're going deep on this episode with the legal basics for freelancers! Biz attorney Ashley Meyer was kind enough to walk through the must-dos to make your business legal and legit. So no matter if you're just starting out or have been in business for years, the information she shares is so important. Find her checklist here and check out all of the other links and resources mentioned on the show notes! Do these topics kind of freak you at like me? Let's continue this conversation, and s...
Jul 29, 2019•53 min•Ep. 62
Ok today's topic may ruffle some feathers! We're talking about all things pricing your services and I'm giving you 6 tips to make this tough task easier! I often see the question, "How do I figure out what to charge?" and I get it! Pricing is one of the hardest parts of running a business. Use these 6 tips on your next proposal so you can land clients, increase your rates, and meet your goals! Have you joined my paid program, Overwhelmed to Overbooked, yet? If not, I'd love to have you! Learn mo...
Jul 22, 2019•35 min•Ep. 61
I often see questions like, "How can I make as much in freelancing that I do in my corporate job," or "How can I scale my business to 7, 8, or even 10k dollar months?" I'm excited to share this interview with Brandi Mowles on how she grew and scaled her business plus how she uses affiliate income to cover her business expenses each month. We cover how to invest in your business each month, what to consider before buying a skills training, and a whole lot of other inspiring tips. Brandi did not h...
Jul 15, 2019•39 min•Ep. 60
Does selling make you feel anxious or salesy? Don't worry, if that's you, you aren't alone! The thing is, every business owner has to sell! I want you to reach your goals and if you aren't asking for the sale, you won't! But it doesn't have to feel salesy, there is a way to sell authentically. On today's episode I'm chatting with Nikki Rausch, the founder and CEO of “Sales Maven”, an organization dedicated to authentic selling. Nikki has over 25+ years of experience selling to prestigious organi...
Jul 08, 2019•55 min•Ep. 59
Are you stuck right now? Everyone goes through periods of feeling stuck, in fact I've felt stuck multiple times this year! In this episode, I walk you through the process I use to get unstuck. We cover how to evaluate why you're stuck and how to then set goals that will get you unstuck! Once you've sat down and gone through this process, come share your goals with us in the Live Free Mastermind Facebook group! And don't miss the end of this episode where I give you a sneak peak into what we're c...
Jul 01, 2019•17 min•Ep. 58
Are you waiting for the perfect time to start your business? Aubree Malick didn't fall for that trap and neither should you! In this episode, Aubree shares how she started her freelance business when she was 7.5 months pregnant, working full-time as a teacher, and caring for her 2 year old! Aubree is a fire cracker and you won't want to miss her tips on getting started and how she set big goals and accomplished them quickly! Thanks for spending time with me today! Learn more about my paid progra...
May 29, 2019•39 min•Ep. 57
