Hey there! I am starting a new series called Land More Freelance Clients and we are kicking off this series with landing brick & mortar clients. Go back to last week’s episode and listen about my 3 predictions for 2023 where I talked about a huge opportunity I see happening this year is going to be landing more clients in the traditional brick and mortar space. So, on today’s episode, I want to share more with you about how to land those clients. Tune in! Thanks for listening! Check out the ...
Jan 16, 2023•35 min•Ep. 236
Hey there! Happy Monday and Happy New Year! Today I am sharing with you 3 predictions I have for freelancers in 2023. I believe this is going to be a big year for freelancers so I would love for you to tune in! Thanks for listening! Check out the show notes (link below) for links and resources mentioned in today’s episode! Connect with me on Instagram: @micala.quinn SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode235 ***There is now a 12 month payment plan for the Live Free Academy! You can get started t...
Jan 09, 2023•40 min•Ep. 235
Happy Monday! I was invited to participate in the State of the Union for Service Provers on The Ops Authority Podcast. This is part 2 of that so make sure to check out part 1 before diving in. On today’s episode, we’re diving into how you can position yourself for success and talking more about the opportunities that we see for freelancers and other service-based businesses in 2023. Thanks for listening! Check out the show notes (link below) for links and resources mentioned in today’s episode! ...
Dec 26, 2022•1 hr
Happy Monday! I was invited to participate in the State of the Union for Service Provers on The Ops Authority Podcast. On today’s episode, several leaders in the online service provider space are reflecting on 2022 and chatting more about what worked and what we saw. This is an episode you are going to want to hear whether you are new to freelancing or a seasoned freelancer. Tune in! Thanks for listening! Check out the show notes (link below) for links and resources mentioned in today’s episode!...
Dec 19, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 233
Hey there! On today’s episode, I am chatting with my podcast manager, Hannah Clark. We are chatting all about how Hannah went from Registered Nurse working in the hospital to spending her days as a WAHM freelancing. She shares what the beginning stages looked like to where she is now, making double her take home nursing income from home! Tune in to hear more about how you can apply your healthcare background to freelancing! Thanks for listening! Check out the show notes (link below) for links an...
Dec 05, 2022•41 min
Are you a WAHM that is ready to increase your productivity and create work-life harmony? Well, today’s episode is just for you! Megan Sumrell is a time management and productivity expert and she is on the podcast today sharing about multitasking vs. context switching, why traditional planning systems fail, and she even walks us through her “bottom up” feminine planning system. If you are wanting more tips on how to juggle business and motherhood all while staying productive, tune in to hear all ...
Nov 28, 2022•49 min•Ep. 231
Have you ever wondered how your background in healthcare can be translated to the freelancing space? On today’s episode, I am chatting with Johnette Wilhemi. Johnette spent more than a decade in the healthcare industry as an ultrasound technician before becoming a freelancer and she is here today to chat about her journey to replacing her healthcare income in six months! Thanks for listening! Check out the show notes (link below) for links and resources mentioned in today’s episode! Connect with...
Nov 21, 2022•34 min
Have you thought working with real estate agents but aren’t sure where to start? Today I have Kari Jackson on sharing more about how she got started in her specific niche of working with real estate agents in the freelancing space. Kari shares more about what she does for her clients, how you can get started in this space, whether or not you need a real estate license to work with real estate agents, and how you can get licensed if that is something that interests you! If you are interested in w...
Nov 14, 2022•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 229
Hey there! Today I am sharing with you how to land freelance clients. There are many routes that you can take to land clients, and I’m sharing those with you today. Whether you want to take the Facebook group route or direct outreach route, or another route, this episode is helpful to hear more about the different ways! Thanks for listening! Check out the show notes (link below) for links and resources mentioned in today’s episode! Connect with me on Instagram: @micala.quinn Check out my freelan...
Nov 07, 2022•33 min•Ep. 228
Are you ready to get started as a virtual assistant but worry about landing clients? On today’s episode, I am chatting with Erika Kramer. Erika shares her story on how she went from teacher to virtual assistant. She shares how it took her a little while to find her first client but the persistence and consistency that she put into building her business kept her from giving up. Erika’s story is a reminder that if you build your solid foundation and work hard to do this, you can! Tune in to hear m...
Oct 31, 2022•48 min•Ep. 227
Have you ever thought about working with Teachers Pay Teachers (TPT) sellers? On today’s episode, I am joined by Sara Whittaker and her client, Sara Marye. We dive more into the niche of TPT and hear how they both got started and what they do in their businesses. We talk about getting hired in the TPT niche and where to find those clients. They both share tips on getting hired in this space and what they are looking for when hiring to have that strong contractor and client relationship. If you h...
Oct 24, 2022•45 min•Ep. 226
Are you wanting to freelance but scared to start? Do the “what ifs” keep you from starting? You know this is exactly what you want but fear holds you back. Then, this episode is just for you! In this episode I’m going to walk you through the 3 step framework you can use to help conquer your fear of starting. I share with you the common fears I hear from those of you who want to start and I talk you through them. I even share how I recently went through this framework to help me! You can go after...
Oct 17, 2022•32 min•Ep. 225
Which comes first — the skills or the clients? Has the thought of having to know a ton of softwares before you can land clients scared you from even starting? Good news, you already have the skills! Yes, you do! You can translate your current skills into the freelance space even if you don’t have direct experience doing those specific tasks. In today’s episode I am going to be walking you through how the skills you have do translate, chatting with you about what to do when you see those beginner...
Oct 10, 2022•17 min•Ep. 224
Hey there! I am super excited to share with you all today about how to pivot your business to a premium business. This week we have opened the doors to my new course called Pivot to Premium. Whether you are established in your freelance business and looking to take your business to the next level or you are new to the freelance life and ready to hit big income goals - this is for you! Check out the show notes (link below) for the link to join! Connect with me on Instagram: @micala.quinn Thinking...
Oct 03, 2022•12 min•Ep. 223
Everyone’s path to freelancing can look so different. It’s important to remember that you can take any skills or background that you have and leverage that to find success in freelancing. Today I am joined by Live Free Academy alum, Carrie Roper, who is sharing her story with us today. Carrie has previously worked with companies like The Ellen Degeneres show, Netflix, Buzzfeed, MTV, Hulu, Fox, the Las Vegas Raiders and more and she shares today how she took her experience and found success in fr...
Sep 26, 2022•59 min•Ep. 222
Are you wanting to find a way to stand out in your pitches and portfolios and get hired? If so, you are in for a treat today with our guest Allie Stewart. Allie is a former Live Free Academy alum and now a certified DOO and certified OBM specializing in team management. Allie is bringing her knowledge and expertise today and sharing with us ways to stand out in our pitches and portfolio - including some common mistakes that she sees and things you can do to improve. Listen in as Allie gives tips...
Sep 19, 2022•44 min•Ep. 221
Can you imagine what it would be like to start your freelancing journey today and be able to resign from your job in just four months? That was Kiaya Sinclair’s reality. Kiaya joined the Live Free Academy in November of 2021 and by March of 2022 was putting in her resignation at her corporate job! Kiaya even doubled her corporate income working part time hours and now has the time to enjoy life on her terms! Tune in to hear more about Kiaya’s story. Don’t forget! I have a live training happening...
Sep 12, 2022•45 min•Ep. 220
Happy Labor Day! Happy September! This month is a special one for me because we are celebrating 5 years of The Live Free Academy and 4 years of The Live Free Podcast! For today’s episode I wanted to share with you the 5 things I have learned about success over the last 5 years. These are things I have learned in my own business and through helping over 2,000 women with their freelancing businesses as well. To celebrate 4 years of the podcast, we are doing a giveaway for a free 30 min strategy se...
Sep 05, 2022•27 min•Ep. 219
Does the financial side of freelancing and owning your own business hold you back? Today’s guest, Sarah Young, helps you to understand this side of things a little more and can help you from feeling stuck. Sarah breaks down the financial side of freelancing including information abut taxes, retirement when you are self-employed, pricing, investing, and what to track in your own business. We also talk about how Sarah got started, imposter syndrome, the common challenges that Sarah sees with femal...
Aug 29, 2022•52 min•Ep. 218
How can you have a positive team culture if you have team members or work on a team with others? Becky Brunner, a Live Free Academy alum, is on the podcast today sharing with us all about how to create a positive team culture. Becky shares with the importance of building that team culture and the three pillars to a strong and positive team culture. She shares examples and tips that can help us build a strong team. Whether you have team members or work on a team, this episode is one that you are ...
Aug 22, 2022•40 min•Ep. 217
Have you thought about working with local businesses online and wondering what that could look like? Today, I'm chatting with Christina Sidoti and Amy Pottenger. Christina and Amy work together online and share with us how they took Amy’s local interior design business and transformed it online too! They share how they did that and how they work together currently along with other freelancers on the team. We also chat about the differences between being an integrator and a visionary, a referral-...
Aug 15, 2022•44 min•Ep. 216
As a freelancer, have you ever wondered what it would be like to work with other online service providers? My guests today, Live Free Academy alum Marcie Taylor and her client Holly Williams are here to share what that looks like. Marcie has been freelancing since 2020 as a Virtual Assistant and she works with Holly who is a conversion copyrighter. They chat with us today about how they both got started in this space, what their working relationship looks like, the role that Marcie plays in Holl...
Aug 08, 2022•56 min•Ep. 215
Are you a freelancer wanting to work with e-commerce product based businesses? If so, this episode is for you! Today I am chatting with Jess Romero and Kim Lewis and we are getting insight from both the freelancer and the business owner. We hear more about Jess and Kim’s working relationship and and how Jess has helped Kim with her business. Kim shares the things she was looking for when she decided to hire Jess, how Jess’s role has grown over the last 2 years with Kim, maternity leave, and serv...
Aug 01, 2022•43 min•Ep. 214
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to work with an online course creator? What do online course creators need help with? How can freelancers help them? Today, I am starting off our “Need for Freelancers” series with my niche - online course creator. I am sharing with you why online course creators would hire freelancers, the types of things that freelancers can help online course creators with, and an overview of my team and how I am supported as an online course creator. There are so many di...
Jul 25, 2022•35 min•Ep. 213
Is the looming recession causing you to worry about the future of freelancing? In episode 211 (part 1), we talked about the worry you may have about the future of freelancing. In this episode, we are taking it a step further and I’m talking to those of you who may be more established in the freelancing space. I want to share with you how to handle the ups, downs, and different seasons in your business. I share with you the 2 things you need in order to not just survive but thrive when challenges...
Jul 18, 2022•18 min•Ep. 212
Is the looming recession causing you to worry about the future of freelancing? Are you worried about oversaturation, businesses not needing freelancers, or losing current clients? If so, this episode is for you! I share with you the reasons why I think freelancing is a great option even during a potential recession. If you are wondering if now is the time to start your freelance business, it is! Listen in to hear all I have to share on this topic including research that I did for you. Don’t forg...
Jul 04, 2022•19 min•Ep. 211
Are you new to freelancing or wanting to start but afraid of the “what’s your experience” question that comes up with potential clients? Maybe you feel like you don’t have experience since you are a beginner. Today I want to share with you exactly how to handle that question when it comes up with potential clients. I share with you exactly what I said that helped me go from zero clients to landing my first client when I was starting out. You can have a profitable freelance business. Don’t let th...
Jun 27, 2022•18 min•Ep. 210
Layne Lyons is on the podcast today chatting with us all about contracts, trademarks, and how to make sure you are protecting yourself legally in your freelancing business. Layne has been an attorney for 26 years and the sole focus of her business is to help entrepreneurs and freelancers grow their businesses by making sure they are legally protected. In this episode, we cover a lot about contracts and what should be included in your contract, if it’s ok to write your own, how to protect yoursel...
Jun 20, 2022•55 min•Ep. 209
Do you want to know more about Stephanie O’Keefe joined the Live Free Academy and ultimately ended up replacing her husband’s corporate income? Steph is here to chat with us today about the freedom and flexibility that come with running an online business, how she learned the skills she knows, how she got clients as a beginner, her pivot to web design and branding, and what she and her husband’s schedule look like while both running businesses with two kids as well. Tune in to hear Steph’s succe...
Jun 13, 2022•49 min•Ep. 208
Hey there! Today I am sharing with you the three ways you can stand out in your pitches. When writing your pitches, it is more than ok to use a template but be sure that it is not a generic email that anyone could receive. I’m sharing these tips to help you stand out on today’s episode! Thanks for listening! Check out the show notes (link below) for the links and resources mentioned in this episode! Connect with me on Instagram: @micala.quinn Thinking about freelancing? Check out my Launch Fast ...
Jun 06, 2022•13 min•Ep. 207
