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In today’s episode, we’re featuring Tiffany, a seasoned freelancer who has been working with social media influencers for SIX years! As a stay-at-home mom of three, Tiffany has turned freelancing into a stable, long-term career that fits her family life perfectly.
When Tiffany first started, she was earning an extra $2,000 a month working part-time hours. That extra income made a huge difference for her family! But now that all of her kids are in school, Tiffany has taken on a few more clients and has increased her income to over $4,000 a month while still working only 15-20 hours a week!
Tiffany shares what its like working with influencers and why they desperately need virtual assistants.
Check out the show notes for more information and any links or resources mentioned in today’s episode!SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode303
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Hey guys! Happy Monday! This week, we’re celebrating a major milestone – 7 years of helping moms like you find flexible ways to work from home.
In today’s episode, I’m recapping some recent success stories from Live Free Academy students and giving you an inside look at what it’s like to be part of the program. I’ll walk you through how I can help you build your business and the support you will receive every step of the way. If you've been considering freelancing, now is the perfect time. Our anniversary sale kicks off on September 9th, but if you join the VIP list, you’ll get early access and exclusive doorbusters available only to VIP members!
Check out the show notes for more information and any links or resources mentioned in today’s episode!SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode302
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As summer ends and the back-to-school season begins, the fall hiring boom is upon us! In this episode, I’m sharing three tips to help you land freelance clients right now. Learn how to tap into local brick-and-mortar businesses, leverage word-of-mouth referrals, and stay consistent to achieve your income goals!
Check out the show notes for more information and any links or resources mentioned in today’s episode!
SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode301
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Happy Monday! In today's episode, Amanda Hiler shares how she transitioned from being a high school English teacher to a successful freelancer. After struggling to balance her teaching with being a wife and a mom, Amanda decided to make a change. She now works just 25 hours a week as a virtual assistant and makes 33% more than she did as a full-time teacher!
Tune in to hear how Amanda transitioned from teaching to freelancing, how she landed her first retainer client while still working full-time, and how she found her niche working with wealth managers. This episode is packed with insights on building a flexible, profitable freelance business while balancing motherhood.
You'll love this episode if you're a mom dreaming of staying home with your kids, a teacher considering freelancing, or someone looking for inspiration to create a flexible work-life balance.
Check out the show notes for more information and any links or resources mentioned in today’s episode!SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode300
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Happy Monday! Today, we're chatting with Stephanie Loesel about how she built her freelance business and left her full-time job after just 1 month. Stephanie launched her freelancing virtual assisting business with the goal of having a side hustle until she booked enough clients. However, she quickly scaled to five clients in just five weeks and was able to stay home with her daughter almost immediately!
In this episode, Stephanie shares how she landed her clients in the holistic wellness industry, the tasks she does for them, and how she balances working from home with her 8-month-old daughter and no childcare.
Check out the show notes for more information and any links or resources mentioned in today’s episode!SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode299
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Today we’re chatting with Samantha Hogge about her transition from being a stay-at-home mom to a freelancer. Samantha’s family of 6 recently moved from Kansas to New York for her husband’s medical training, and Samantha turned to freelancing as a way to help her family stay on top of the expenses of New York living.
Samantha shares how she incorporated her love for crocheting into her freelancing business. She discusses the strategies she used to land her clients, the types of tasks she handles for her clients, and what her days look like.
Check out the show notes for more information and any links or resources mentioned in today’s episode!SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode298
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Today we’re chatting with Kaleigh Tracy, a mom to four kids under 6, about how she successfully works from home while managing her busy household. Kaleigh shares her journey into freelancing, which began unexpectedly when she lost her childcare during maternity leave. She tried to find another option for childcare so she could go back to her corporate job but everything in her area was either full or wasn’t able to accommodate all four of her kiddos. With no other option, Kaleigh turned to freelancing... and thrived!
Check out the show notes for more information and any links or resources mentioned in today’s episode!SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode297
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Hey there! Can you believe it's mid-July already? In this episode, we discuss three essential tips for managing multiple clients as a freelancer, just in time for the upcoming back-to-school hiring boom. I'll share some practical advice on planning your work hours, tracking your time for each client, and onboarding new clients effectively.
And, if you're just checking out freelancing and dreaming of staying home with your kids while still making an income, you're in the right place. Now is the perfect time to start laying the foundation for your freelance business, so you can be ready to land clients by August or September. The Live Free Academy is the shortcut route to go from not really knowing what freelancing is or how to start to working with paying with clients in less than 30 days. Enroll at go.micalaquinn.com/academy!
Check out the show notes for more information and any links or resources mentioned in today’s episode!SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode296
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Hey there! Today’s episode is short and sweet, but it just might be the kick in the pants you need to launch your freelance business and quit your job ASAP. The family life you want and the income you need are within reach!
Today, I want to walk you through creating a business plan and timeline to launch your freelance business. We're going over these three simple steps:
Step 1: Define Your Monthly Income Goal
Step 2: Decide How Many Hours You Want to Work Each Week
Step 3: Calculate Your Hourly Rate
Check out the show notes for more information and any links or resources mentioned in today’s episode!SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode295
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In today's episode, I'm chatting with Marissa Gerchikov about how she went from teacher to virtual assistant and ultimately made the leap to becoming a work-from-home mom!
Marissa started freelancing while working full-time as a teacher, fitting client work into her evenings. Within a few months, she managed to replace half of her teaching income by working just 14 hours a week. In this episode, Marissa shares her journey, how she learned new skills, and the importance of client onboarding. She also discusses her current clients, achieving her income goals, and the support she received from her past colleagues.
Check out the show notes for more information and any links or resources mentioned in today’s episode!SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode294
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Hey guys, happy Monday! In today's episode, we're tackling an obstacle that most of us face in getting our virtual assistant business started: the fear of failure. Overcoming the fear of failure and reaching your freelancing goals can seem impossible when you're first getting started. The fear of failure can be so debilitating - I faced it and have talked to so many moms that have gone through it too!
Today, I'm sharing three essential types of goals you can set that will help you move from fear to action, allowing you to reach your income goals and gain back precious time with your kids.
Check out the show notes for more information and any links or resources mentioned in today’s episode!SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode293
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Hey guys! In today's episode, we're talking about how to handle rejection as a freelancer... and how you can turn rejection into an opportunity for growth! We have to face it - rejection is a part of the freelancing. Really, rejection is a part of life. But, rejection doesn’t have to derail your progress as a freelancer.
In most cases you don't get a "yes" until you've experienced a "no" or two or more. Today I share a couple tips on how to handle rejection as a freelancer that will keep you moving forward toward landing your ideal clients and reaching your income goals.
Check out the show notes for more information and any links or resources mentioned in today’s episode!SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode292
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Hey there, and happy Monday! On today’s episode, LFA alum, Miranda Doyle, is on and she’s reflecting on how her freelancing business has grown and changed over the last three years.
Miranda's freelancing business started with her doing some general VA work, quickly shifting into social media management, and then evolving into project work and web design. Miranda openly shares some challenges she faced by niching down quickly to one-off web design clients. She struggled with the lack of consistency in project work and doubt crept in big time.
In today's episode, Miranda shares how she has since shifted her business to better meet her family’s needs – she prefers a combination of retainer clients and project work clients, which allows her to adjust her schedule and revenue according to her needs.
Check out the show notes for more information and any links or resources mentioned in today’s episode!SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode291
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I am so excited to share today's episode with you! I’m chatting with Hayley Lame about how she quit her job as a school counselor, launched a freelance career, and plans to homeschool her kids. If you're a mom looking to make a similar leap, this episode is sure to bring you some encouragement.
Check out the show notes for more information and any links or resources mentioned in today’s episode!SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode290
Thanks for listening! Connect with me on Instagram: @micala.quinn
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Hey you guys! I’m excited to be back this week with another episode, and today’s episode is something I have been asked multiple times
Is the freelance market saturated? Are there already too many freelancers out there for me to actually be successful?
The short answer is no! You can be successful as a freelancer and experience the joys of running your own business, setting your own schedule, and contributing to your family financially.
I break that question down for you a bit more in today’s episode and talk you through the benefits of being a part of a growing freelance market.
Check out the show notes for more information and any links or resources mentioned in today’s episode!SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode289
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Hey there! Happy Monday! With summer approaching, I wanted to share some tips this week on how you can have the summer you want, while still making the income you need. As a freelancer, you run and operate your business which means that YOU are in charge of what your schedule looks like.
And for freelancing moms, I've found that flexibility is key, especially during these summer months.
Tune in to learn how to plan your client work around your summer schedule. I fully believe that your business should complement your life, not dictate it.
Check out the show notes for more information and any links or resources mentioned in today’s episode!SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode288
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Hey there, happy Monday! Today I’m sharing one simple tip to increase your packages with current clients and get some referrals along the way!
This episode was actually inspired by a recent discussion in our Live Free Academy student Facebook group. Last week, someone posted asking for feedback on an email she drafted for her current clients. The email let them know that she had availability in her schedule and she would love some referrals. It was great, and it would have been received well!However, it led us into a discussion about how I would approach the subject with a simple shift. Tune in to learn a quick tip that you can implement today on how to fill up your schedule with more client work and gain valuable referrals for your business!
Check out the show notes for more information, including links and resources mentioned in today’s episode!SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode287
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Hey there! Today I’m excited to share a bit about my own story, how I landed my first freelancing client, and what I learned along the way.
Lately, the number one thing I’ve been hearing from so many of you is that you’re scared you won’t be able to land freelancing clients. That’s a legitimate fear and one I struggled with too! It actually took me 7 months to land my first client… definitely not ideal.
However, through my struggles, I learned a ton of valuable insights along the way. I tweaked and perfected the actions I was taking to land clients, and I’m excited to share what I learned with you today.
Check out the show notes for more information, including links and resources mentioned in today’s episode!SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode286
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In today's episode, we're diving into Full Scope Freelancer, an all-in-one platform designed specifically for freelancers. Learn how this tool can help you manage your freelance business.
In the past, I’ve been hesitant to promote one tool or another because they’ve been too complicated, too expensive, or can’t even do everything we need them to do. That being said, I recently learned about Full Scope Freelancer and it has blown me away!
Tune in to today’s short and sweet episode to learn more about Full Scope Freelancer and how it can support you and your business!
If you're ready to jump on board, sign up using my affiliate link fullscopefreelancer.com/micala. You’ll get access to all Full Scope Freelancer has to offer (plus the Live Free Academy templates loaded in there and easily accessible)!
Check out the show notes for more information, including links and resources mentioned in today’s episode!SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode285
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Hey there! Today, I’m chatting with Melissa Schuetz about how she went from teacher to freelancer and landed 5 clients in just one month! Melissa is a mom of 5 and a former teacher of 6 years. When her youngest of born, she desperately started searching for ways to leave the classroom. She was burnout from teaching and wanted more time at home with her children. Melissa stumbled upon freelancing and the Live Free Academy and resigned from teaching immediately.
Melissa shares how she landed her clients, the kinds of tasks she does for her clients, and where she fits client work into her busy schedule.
Check out the show notes for more information, including links and resources mentioned in today’s episode!SHOW NOTES: www.micalaquinn.com/episode284
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