2.1 million women left the paid workforce in 2020 - can you believe it? I am chatting with Chandra Sanders of The Mom Project about why so many women (especially moms) are leaving the paid workforce in search of other options and what those other options are. In this episode we talk about how freelancing moms can land contractor roles at larger companies like Chandra has, what companies are doing to retain female workers, and where the most opportunities lie for moms right now. Thanks for hangin...
Jul 12, 2021•28 min•Ep. 176
Have you thought about becoming a social media manager but aren't sure what it entails or if you know enough? Over the next few weeks we're taking a deep dive into the different services you can offer as a freelancer and in this episode we're talking all about becoming a social media manager! I cover what a social media manager is, what they do for their clients, why clients hire social media managers, who hires social media managers, and more! If you are just getting started and not sure what s...
Jul 05, 2021•22 min•Ep. 175
Have you heard how powerful storytelling can be in marketing yourself and your services? Stories are so powerful but storytelling or story writing can be intimidating. On this episode, I am chatting with professional storyteller, Kindra Hall, about how freelancers can use storytelling to stick out from the rest! Kindra shares the story of how she became a professional storyteller, how we can pinpoint what story to add to our About Me page on our websites or portfolios, and what storytelling real...
Jun 28, 2021•44 min•Ep. 174
This episode is for ALL of us! I chat with Jamie Kern Lima on her new book, Believe IT, and how we can believe in ourselves and listen to our inner knowing while building our freelance businesses. Jamie Kern Lima is a self-made entrepreneur, champion of women, philanthropist, keynote speaker and Co-founder of IT Cosmetics, a company she started in her living room and sold to L’Oreal for $1.2 Billion, becoming the first female CEO in L’Oreal’s 100+ year history. She’s on the Forbes Richest Self-M...
Jun 21, 2021•36 min•Ep. 173
The OTO summer bootcamp is here! To kick it all off, I'd love for you to join me in a LIVE workshop where you'll learn how to get started freelancing and land your first client now! Grab your seat at MicalaQuinn.com/LIVE. In this episode we talk about tonight's workshop, the summer bootcamp, and who shouldn't start freelancing. Mark you calendars for TONIGHT, June 14 at 8pm CST for the power-packed LIVE event! Send me a DM or let me know in the Live Free Podcast Mastermind fb group what question...
Jun 14, 2021•10 min•Ep. 172
Over the next few weeks we're taking a deep dive into the different services you can offer as a freelancer! In this episode we're talking all about being a virtual assistant! I cover what a virtual assistant is, what they do for their clients, why clients hire virtual assistants, who hires virtual assistants, and more! If you are just getting started and not sure what service you want to offer, this episode is for you! If you have a successful freelance business, share this episode with a friend...
Jun 07, 2021•31 min•Ep. 171
How do you put your best foot forward when applying for open positions as a freelancer? We're so lucky to have Julie Calcote on the show today to share how freelancers can WOW potential clients during the hiring process. In this episode Julie and I talk about what you can do to set yourself apart when applying for job ops, what mistakes to avoid, and how to find the best fit clients. As a Certified Online Business Manager, Julie has helped her clients hire numerous freelancers over the years so ...
May 31, 2021•43 min•Ep. 170
We've got a special WAHM success story episode for you this month! In this episode you'll hear from not one but four OTO moms on how they built their successful freelance businesses. Not only will you hear how they actually did it but you'll hear what made their paths the same and what made them different. If you're new to freelancing or have just landed your first few clients, this episode is for you! Tune in to hear strategies on landing clients, managing your time, and whether or not to purch...
May 24, 2021•48 min•Ep. 169
Would it be a dream to work with a product-based business you love? Well you can make that happen because product-based businesses are looking for virtual support in many areas. In this episode, Katie Hunt of Proof to Product, shares how freelancers can support product-based businesses, what they're struggling with and how their businesses have changed in the last year. Katie is the founder of Proof to Product (formerly known as Tradeshow Bootcamp), a business strategist, and mentor to product-b...
May 17, 2021•34 min•Ep. 168
Have you tried cold pitching but didn't get the results you were looking for? In this episode I am sharing what 2 things you should do to fix your cold pitch! Focusing on these two things will dramatically increase the likelihood that a potential client opens and responds to your email. We also talk about two examples of how cold pitching was done really well and ended in paying clients. You won't want to miss the strategies used in these case studies! If you tweak your cold pitch strategy or st...
May 10, 2021•28 min•Ep. 167
Freelancing has changed a lot in the past year, in the past 5 years, and in the past 10 years! In this episode I am chatting with the co-founder of FreelanceU, Craig Cannings, on what freelancing looks like in 2021! Craig, together with his wife, started freelancing more than 15 years ago. They then founded FreelanceU where they teach people how to start a freelance business. In this interview, Craig and I talk through what services are most needed right now and where his students are finding cl...
May 03, 2021•38 min•Ep. 166
If you're looking for a way to land clients quick, you won't want to miss this episode with Athena Crumpler! Athena shares how she launched her freelance business and landed clients in her first 4 months. Athena is a former elementary teacher turned virtual assistant, social media manager and OBM. In this episode we dive into her specific technique for landing clients and the tips she has for virtual assistants who are just starting out. Want to hear more Success Stories from my program, Overwhe...
Apr 26, 2021•25 min•Ep. 165
This episode is for the established freelancers but if that isn't you, still listen so you can be ready when you get to this spot in your business' growth! In this episode, I am sharing the simplest way to scale to 6 figures! Take a deep breath because reaching 6 figures is much simpler than you may think. Simple but not easy! Because if it was easy, everyone would be doing it, right?! We are covering how scaling your freelance business can be so simple, why it isn't easy, and what you need to c...
Apr 19, 2021•19 min•Ep. 164
It's too often that I hear from you that your employer isn't being fair because of your pregnancy, your need to breastfeed, or pick your kids up from daycare when they're sick! For that reason we brought attorney Emily Kearney on the show to discuss the laws that protect us while pregnant and postpartum and what to do if you run into any problems in the workplace. Emily is a business law attorney and she covers both federal laws and those in the state the she practices (California) plus what you...
Apr 12, 2021•57 min•Ep. 163
What do you do when you aren't getting any responses when pitching yourself to potential clients? In this episode I am sharing how to troubleshoot this problem so you can start getting responses! This is a 2-part episode and in this first part, we are talking about what to do if you aren't getting responses when you respond to a job posting or job lead. Don't miss part 2 where I'll cover the same topic but when you cold pitch a potential client! Head over to the show notes for the links and reso...
Apr 05, 2021•22 min•Ep. 162
Forty days - that's how long it took Sarah Randel to go from overwhelmed to booked out in her freelance business! In this month's success story episode, Sarah is sharing her story and how she landed 6 clients in the first 40 days of her business. We chat about where Sarah's confidence comes from, what daily mantra she uses, how she learned social media strategy, and what her mom life looks like now! Want to hear more Success Stories from my program, Overwhelmed to Overbooked? Just go to MicalaQu...
Mar 29, 2021•33 min•Ep. 161
Vidya Ravi was tired of hustling to work and missing so many moments with her son so she launched a freelance business in hopes to get the best of both worlds. As she improved her skills and scaled her prices, potential clients started questioning her pricing and the worth of her services. In this episode, Vidya shares how she has built her Facebook Ads business despite all the excuses she could have used, how she has handled racist remarks from potential clients about her pricing and living in ...
Mar 22, 2021•45 min•Ep. 160
Lindsay White is on the show this week to talk about what it looks like to be a freelance Director of Marketing! If you are a social media manager, help your clients with content, marketing or more, this might be a great role to scale into! In this episode Lindsay and I talk about how she scaled into the Director of Marketing role and how you can provide this service as a VIP day, Retainer, and Package. I am SO excited about Lindsay's new program that will teach you how to be a director of marke...
Mar 15, 2021•43 min•Ep. 159
Tammy saw a need in her client's businesses - they weren't seeing the results they wanted from launching their digital products - and decided to fill that need with a new marketing tactic - running challenges! Not only has this pivot exploded her monthly income, her clients are so happy with their results that they are running challenges every month. In this episode, Tammy shares how to help your client run a challenge that converts! We cover Tammy's story from starting a VA business in 1998 (!)...
Mar 08, 2021•35 min•Ep. 158
Amber jumped into freelancing at the end of Nov 2019. In less than a year, she left her job as a teacher, had her first son, and quadrupled her teacher income (all in 2020!) In this episode, Amber shares her story from teacher to freelancer, how she landed her clients, and where she sees her business going from here. Amber works with TpT authors as a social media manager and copywriter, is a wife to a rancher in north central Kansas, and runs her business while her son sleeps. Want to hear more ...
Mar 01, 2021•39 min•Ep. 157
Nothing is guaranteed - in life or in business! There may come a time that one of your clients wants to end their services with you and I want you to be prepared. In this episode I am sharing 4 things to do when you need to find replacement clients asap! In this new series on the podcast, I am giving you solutions to common problems you may face as a freelancer! Have something you want me to cover? Let me know in the Live Free Podcast Mastermind fb group or over on Instagram! Thank you for being...
Feb 22, 2021•26 min•Ep. 156
Whether you love data or it makes you want to run, this episode with Jennifer Graybe is a must-listen! In this episode, we are chatting about how to dive into data to help you grow both your business and clients'! Jennifer was an English major that hated math who then worked in corporate PR before helping online business owners with their data! She shares how she became an online service provider, what problem she sees business owners making with their marketing numbers, and the no-brainer numbe...
Feb 15, 2021•41 min•Ep. 155
I don't want to sugarcoat it - starting a freelance business isn't easy! In this episode, Nikki Gerber shares her work from home mom success story. We cover how Nikki started her freelance business, the struggles she ran into along the way (like a tough situation with her first client!), and where she is now! Want to hear more Success Stories from my program, Overwhelmed to Overbooked? Head over to MicalaQuinn.com/Success-Stories! Thank you for listening today! Bring any questions you have to th...
Feb 08, 2021•30 min•Ep. 154
Dreaming about niching down into web design? This episode is for you! Mackenzie, our go-to web designer and branding queen here at HQMQ, is sharing the 3 pillars you must master to build a booked-out web design business! She shares the story behind building her 6 figure design business and how she is teaching freelancers to do the same! Not sure if you're ready to niched down? Don't feel rushed especially if you're in the first 3 months of building your business. When you're ready, web design is...
Feb 01, 2021•55 min•Ep. 153
As a new freelancer, Emilee never thought she'd be confident going into a discovery call and she wondered if she would be successful as an introvert in the online space. Along the way, she learned a lot about how her introvertedness helped her and how she could use it to her advantage. In this episode, Emilee Fry is sharing how she built her business as an introverted freelancer and what limiting beliefs she ran into. If you're an introvert or tend to be shy, this episode is for you! Hearing fro...
Jan 25, 2021•32 min•Ep. 152
One of the myths about freelancing is that you can't make consistent and reliable income. That's what I thought when I first heard about freelancing. I would imagine a starving artist living downtown but that's far from the truth when it comes to today's freelancers! In this episode I am walking you through 3 ways to create consistent and reliable income as a freelancer. These strategies will help you avoid the "feast or famine" cycle and help you to focus on what you can control (rather than wh...
Jan 18, 2021•22 min•Ep. 151
With a FB group of over 49,000 Etsy shop owners, Nancy Badillo hears firsthand how much help these business owners need to run their shops! In this episode I chat with Nancy, who is an Etsy coach, on what services Etsy sellers need from freelancers and where freelancers can connect with them. Nancy knows this niche so well and her insight will inspire you to specialize in this underserved market! Head to the show notes to learn more about Nancy and her course. Come let us know what you took away...
Jan 11, 2021•33 min•Ep. 150
Have you heard of the new social app called Clubhouse? It is hot right now in the online space and for good reason! In this episode I am sharing two powerful ways to use Clubhouse to find freelance clients! I'm usually reluctant to learn a new social media platform but Clubhouse has real potential for online networking! In this episode I cover what Clubhouse is, why it's a great place to be to find freelance clients, and how to do so. Head over to the show notes for the links and resources menti...
Jan 04, 2021•34 min•Ep. 149
If you'd really prefer to build your business without social media then this episode is for you! I'm chatting with Charity Johnson on how she landed clients as a bookkeeper without networking in Facebook groups or on Instagram. Charity shares what she thought she needed to do to be a successful freelancer and what she actually did. We also talk about how important it is to stay focused on your own goals and not what other freelancers are accomplishing. What is your vision for your business? We a...
Dec 28, 2020•41 min•Ep. 148
Are you afraid that if you try, you'll fail? Or embarrass yourself, or be the only one that can't land clients? I get it. I spent the first 20 years of my life terrified to try anything new because I was afraid to fail. I really get it and that's why in this episode I am sharing how I found success as a freelance despite my fear of failure. I'm not just telling you to get over it but how to work through it. In this episode you'll get the tools you need to keep moving forward even when you're fea...
Dec 21, 2020•22 min•Ep. 147
