Have you ever said any of these things to yourself? "Well, I never know when I'll get XX thing from XX client." "I can't turn off notifications because XX expects me to email back immediately." "I hate it when XX doesn't do XX what I ask of them." "I always have to follow behind XX to …
Warming Oven
Guys, I made you something! But first: it's Katie from MakeMeaFreelancer. It has been a super busy month, thanks to all of you. I hope you're catching all of my Facebook Live videos. A new one is about to start in a few minutes over here. Did you see this AMAZINGLY AWESOME …
Why I Hang My Running Medals Above My Desk
One of my best good friends, Susan, told me one time, "Everyone needs to do something that makes them feel good about themselves." Not something that they're good at. Something that makes them feel proud, happy, good. Something that makes them feel these things inside, regardless of what the …
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Time Management for Freelancers
My Facebook Live this week is about time management for Freelancers. Everyone's favorite topic! You can watch the replay here. I will do blog post transcript eventually that you can look at if you're more of a reader than a watcher. However, in the meantime, I mention a few tips and things in …
What the HECK is a One Sheet?
That up there is a one sheet that my team made for Ellen Zachos, a.k.a. The Backyard Forager. She wrote a fantastic book called Wildcrafted Cocktails and she is on the road to promote it. (We also made her FREE cookbooklet, so you're gonna want to click the link and grab a copy because it is …
Focus & Messaging for Freelancers
I did a Facebook live video about this topic, so if you're a video watcher, check it out on the replay here. If you prefer to read (which I MUCH PREFER TO DO OVER WATCHING VIDEO) here's the skinny. WHY TO CHOOSE A FOCUS When I started freelance I would write anything for anyone …
Self Promotion for Freelancers: Live
In case the previous blog post didn't drive the point home, here's my Facebook Live video with a bit more about why you need to self-promote if you're a freelancer and how to do it. Watch the replay here! …
Taking a Break & Re-Entry: Zach from Heart, Soul & Hustle
If you've sauntered over here thinking "Oh yeah, I'm getting tips for getting more freelance work," and then you've noticed I have talked a lot about taking time OFF lately, you might be confused. "What does time off have to do with freelance work?" you're probably asking. You're thinking, "I …
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Getting Over It
If you search for "get over it" on wikimedia commons you see a lot of different images, including the one of the space shuttle being ferried back to home port (Home runway?) on the top of a 747. There are a bunch of other images, too. Campaign posters, human rights, how to pick up girls, …
Well THAT Wasn’t In The Plan
Over the last year I lost 75 pounds. I did it mainly by changing the way I eat, and I've done pretty well sticking to it. I need to lose some more pounds but I'm currently living in my current body trying to to take care of it before I go for more. WHAT DOES THIS HAVE TO DO WITH …
