Copywriting is an important piece of our business personally when it comes to marketing on social media or designing a website. Because what we say matters to that right person, it’s how we connect with a potential client even before having a personal conversation with them. So let’s hear from Emily to help us grow our freelancing business with these copywriting tricks & tools (plus some free resources to help us get started)! Emily is a copywriter, strategist, and copy teacher from Nashvill...
Jun 27, 2022•41 min•Season 2Ep. 181
You know how it’s so great to have a referral from someone when you’re looking for a restaurant to try, kids toys, clothing, the best doctors & more?! The exact same thing applies in the freelancing space. If a client has become a raving fan of yours, they are very likely to refer you to other business friends, because you know how important community is as a business owner. Not only clients, but also referrals from your own community connections. Let’s talk through it - Who do you know?! In...
Jun 23, 2022•11 min•Season 2Ep. 180
Setting your business on autopilot…doesn’t that sound like the dream? Although, you still have to physically run your business, there are options to make things a whole lot simpler, not to mention save you HOURS of work! I know it can seem daunting to figure it all out, but once you set your systems, they’re set! Today we’re chatting with a special guest to give us all the insight of simplifying our business & tips on where to start. Charlotte Isaac is a Business Operations Consultant who ga...
Jun 20, 2022•30 min•Season 2Ep. 179
The summer slump is upon us. When business owners and potential clients may take a step back in the chaos of summer so things in your business may feel the effects of that. So I want to share some tips - [QUICK TIPS], of course, to help prepare you and how you can keep rocking your business despite what others are doing! In this episode, you will learn: Why summer seems to be a slow season What you need to do in your business during this How to prepare and push through Other Resources: Want my s...
Jun 16, 2022•10 min•Season 2Ep. 178
As freelancers, we’re used to working behind the scenes for other business owners…but today we’re chatting all about one thing that may get put on the backburner that can make a massive impact in your (and your clients’) business. Nina Gibson is a search maven, entrepreneur, and corporate drop-out who quit her job almost 10 years ago to start her own business. She’s a mom of 2, who loves anything bubbly, her Peloton and living with an excessive amount of dog hair (hello 3 dogs). She is insanely ...
Jun 13, 2022•42 min•Season 2Ep. 177
You may have heard this “niching down” term being thrown around, and have maybe brushed it aside. But if you’ve been in business for a few months, it is now time to be THAT freelancer that clients are buzzing about. So many think niching down is scary because you want to appeal to anyone and everyone, and if you don’t talk about everything , you might miss out on an opportunity. But instead, if you are known for something, word of mouth sure spreads a whole lot faster. Anytime your niche is brou...
Jun 09, 2022•11 min•Season 2Ep. 176
Are you on TikTok?! Out of all the social media apps with so many sharing options…TikTok is the simplest because you have one option - VIDEO! If you haven’t noticed, video is taking over every social media platform anyways and is the quickest way to educate your ideal clients and provide them value to grow! My TikTok journey started with just trying it out & giving it my all for 30 days…and I’ve never looked back. In this episode, you will learn: What TikTok is all about Best filming practic...
Jun 06, 2022•22 min•Season 2Ep. 175
DON’T FORGET TO TAKE CARE OF YOU! When building a business, it’s easy to get consumed in the work and put yourself on the back burner. Which isn’t doing you any favors, because if you’re constantly stressed, tired and overwhelmed…that’s just going to lead to burn out! Let’s talk through how you can take control and find the balance in your day to day! In this episode, you will learn: Why taking care of YOU is essential to succeed in your business How to find time to take care of yourself Two thi...
Jun 02, 2022•10 min•Season 2Ep. 174
I’ve convinced a very special guest to come and share his wisdom of what it’s been like from the very beginning of my own freelancing journey. We all NEED support to run a business. You still only have 24 hours in a day, so trying to manage everything you currently have going on in life PLUS all the additional workload to build a business will only lead to burnout. Some of his answers even surprised me, be sure to listen in to the very end where he drops the perfect plan to get your spouse on bo...
May 30, 2022•30 min•Season 2Ep. 173
Highlighting yet another student success story in today’s episode! It’s time to boost the confidence in yourself to take that next step into building the life you dream of. Take a listen to Megan’s biggest takeaways and how she signed her first client within the first few days of diving into The Prep! Megan is a wife, dog mom, newly pregnant momma, and retired teacher of 4 years turned debt free entrepreneur. She went to school to be a teacher and even got her masters in leadership to soon move ...
May 23, 2022•32 min•Season 2Ep. 172
As we start highlighting these student success stories on the podcast, I want to share some behind the scenes of why these students come out of The Prep program with these stories. Running your own freelancing business can be hard, especially to do it alone. I’ve been through it all, figured things out the hard way, failed along the way and now want to help you by laying out a path to success! Let’s dive into what it means to invest in your business and how you can get further, faster, to get to...
May 16, 2022•18 min•Ep. 171
Today we are kicking off a new series to give you a behind the scenes look at students who have purchased The Prep to hear their stories of where they started & where they are now! I am so excited to share our first story with you from Marra so you can hear from real people who have launched their freelancing business! Marra was a highschool teacher of 8 years who purchased the Prep and in just four months, surpassed her teaching salary, stays home and raises her 1 year old daughter, and now...
May 09, 2022•35 min•Season 2Ep. 170
Let’s talk about what failure even is. Whether you’re at a point where you aren’t going for it, or you’re in a slump with what you’ve started… Are YOU the one that is holding yourself back, throwing in the towel or just not giving yourself a chance?! A bit cliché…but we only have one life to live here…we might as well go after the things that we want, even if it’s scary! Because what happens if we DO take that chance?! It’s time to rip off that Band-Aid and get after it! In this episode, you wil...
May 02, 2022•23 min•Season 2Ep. 169
Today, I want to share my favorite business tools that I use to simplify & stay organized! Because of course, the more we plan & set up for success, the more we can handle to GROW! Take the time now to get your systems in place so as your business grows, you can handle all the things that come your way instead of turning to the burnout & overwhelm. In this episode, you will learn: What tools you are helpful even if you’re just getting started Why having these resources can help you g...
Apr 25, 2022•17 min•Season 2Ep. 168
Let’s dive into the LONG game of Pinterest strategies with Kate Ahl to create content that constantly circulates & drives traffic to your business! Kate Ahl is the owner and founder of Simple Pin Media, a Pinterest management and marketing company. Through their work with over 700 Pinterest accounts, they take a data driven approach to crafting a Pinterest strategy that aims to help their clients and students find their perfect person on Pinterest. Kate teaches thousands of people about Pint...
Apr 18, 2022•30 min•Ep. 167
Serial entrepreneur Melissa Koehler is here to help you navigate the day-to-day of your life + business. She is a multi-business owner, wife, mom, and friend who hopes to inspire YOU as you show up in the multiple areas of your own world. What started as a career as a professional photographer has blossomed into the creation of several brands and businesses and a passion to teach others how to get started without feeling alone and overwhelmed. She has found the "easy button" for building a busin...
Apr 11, 2022•31 min•Season 2Ep. 166
Building your own business can be hard and it can be lonely. Having a support system to lean on during those hard times, to pull you out of the funk and keep you pushing towards your goals can be SO impactful. Connect with the people that GET IT, because not everyone does and that can be hard. Find who will understand and support every aspect of your entrepreneurial journey, keep you accountable, share the wins and continue all the excitement even when things aren’t so exciting. You know what I’...
Apr 04, 2022•17 min•Season 2Ep. 165
THE DAY IS FINALLY HERE! We have been working so hard behind the scenes for many months to bring you a program that has been revamped and remastered from top to bottom! Not only is the content/lessons delivered in a brand new format, but there are never before released lessons, trainings, templates and resources inside! This program has a been a labor of love and I cannot wait for you to get your hands on it! It is a game changer course/program! With this relaunch, we are also adding group coach...
Mar 30, 2022•15 min
I’m here to help you succeed in your business, to get you started, to keep you on the journey & to scale your business to $5k months & beyond. But those results don’t come overnight, and especially don’t come if you don’t put in the work. Which is why my top priority is getting your business started right so you can hit the ground running & get to where you want to be! Let’s dive into obtaining long term growth & success! In this episode, you will learn: 5 key things for long ter...
Mar 28, 2022•22 min•Season 2Ep. 164
**SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!!!!! ** WE HIT 100K DOWNLOADS ON THE PODCAST!!!! So to celebrate and thank you, we are having a GIVEAWAY! Enter to win ONE OF THREE PRIZES! 30 minute call with Aubree Malick 30 minute call with Aubree Malick The Prep course completely FREE! Here's what you have to do in order to be entered: Leave a written review on the podcast (aubreemalick.com/itunes) Take a screenshot of your review before posting and share in your IG stories & tag @aubreemalick If you've already re...
Mar 24, 2022•10 min
The more you can simplify, the easier it is to scale your business. Today we are hearing from Brittany to help get things done & staying organized as a business owner. As a business systems strategist and host of The Productivity Pod(cast), Brittany Dixon helps highly-driven visionary entrepreneurs implement day-to-day operations management, project management, systems and processes, and simple strategy to free up time to do big things in their own zone of genius. Whether she is teaching ent...
Mar 21, 2022•30 min•Season 2Ep. 163
It’s been a year since launching my starter program, The Prep , with over 1,000 students going through the program to launch their own virtual assistant business for success! But now…it’s time for a facelift. I’ve received some great feedback on the program & I’ve been working diligently to completely rebuild this program to continue pouring in to helping you get started & reaching those income goals you’re after. There will be so many great resources, trainings & templates available...
Mar 14, 2022•21 min•Season 2Ep. 162
If you’re someone who CAN do it all, but don’t find joy in doing it all…you’ll want to tune in to this episode. It can be hard to nail down exactly what services you want to provide and exactly WHO you want to provide them to. Our guest today is a perfect example of having so many diverse skills & knowledge but having a big passion for ONE! Juliana is a wife and mom of two kiddos age 4 and 5. Ever since she got pregnant in 2015, she’s wanted to start a business to help bring home extra incom...
Mar 07, 2022•38 min•Season 2Ep. 161
Is your to-do list never ending? Some days it sure seems like even though you put in some work, you wonder where the day went and why you still have so many tasks on your plate. Well let’s take a look at your plate, find exactly where your time is going and how we can plug in some additional productivity to really move your business forward! In this episode, you will learn: How to prioritize your to do list To determine where you spend your time How to use your phone to win What you can implemen...
Mar 01, 2022•26 min•Ep. 160
Listen, we are all at a different point in our lives and our businesses…and I’m here to support you through every phase. Whether that’s working towards replacing your full time income or if you’re at a job that you love and just bringing in the extra cash, you do what’s best for YOU! BUT if you are looking to get out of a job, this episode is definitely for you. We’ll walk through the steps to consider and what ducks you should have in a row before pulling the plug. Like I said, we are all diffe...
Feb 21, 2022•29 min•Season 2Ep. 159
Business or hobby? Today’s episode is more of an internal reflection vs a learning session. What do you want out of your business, what kind of results are you looking for and are you actually putting in the work to get there? Sometimes we can see all this potential and think it’s easy, it’ll come if we just wish for it. But it takes more than just wishing, it takes real work. Whether you’re here for a part time income or a full income, you have to treat your business like a business to bring in...
Feb 14, 2022•24 min•Season 2Ep. 158
With so many things to do to grow your business, it can get overwhelming. Today we’re chatting with an expert with all the tips to GET IT ALL DONE! Stacy Tuschl has made a name for herself as an expert in growing small businesses. Put it this way, Stacy started her own business at the age of 18 in her parents' backyard and turned that company into a multi-million dollar business she still runs today (The Academy of Performing Arts has two locations in her home state of Wisconsin). In addition to...
Feb 07, 2022•31 min•Season 2Ep. 157
Of course you should be tracking the financial numbers in your business, but there’s more to numbers than just money! We want to be sure business is running as efficiently as possible, so what other areas can we be tracking numbers in to do that? That’s what we’re diving into in today’s episode. I want to help you save time to be able to grow MORE! In this episode, you will learn: What numbers you should pay attention to in your business How to make expense tracking easy Why tracking your number...
Jan 31, 2022•17 min•Season 2Ep. 156
Okay, I want you to bring yourself back to being 18 year old you… is your life exactly how you’d pictured it as your 18 year old self?! Mine surely isn’t. How is it fair to put all that pressure on an 18 year old?! But we sure figure things out along the way, and IT’S OKAY TO CHANGE! Especially us mama’s with being home pulling on our hearts, freelancing just makes sense. We CAN do it all and live the life we want to live. In this episode, you will learn: How you can own your time Why online bus...
Jan 24, 2022•22 min•Season 2Ep. 155
One of the most popular topics in the Freelancer to CEO community - FINDING CLIENTS! Running a freelancing business takes time & consistency to grow but we have to take real action along the way. Let’s define who you want to work with but also where those potential clients hang out, how you can connect with them and how to talk about the solutions you offer! Time to dive into those actionable steps to landing your next client that won’t lead you to burn out! In this episode, you will learn: ...
Jan 17, 2022•25 min•Season 2Ep. 154
