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Only One In The RoomScott Talks to Dianne BondyDianne Bondy is a social justice activist, author, accessible yoga teacher, and the leader of the Yoga For All Movement. Her inclusive approach to yoga empowers anyone to practice—regardless of their shape, size, ethnicity, or level of ability.Dianne’s commitment to increasing diversity in yoga has been recognized in her work with Pennington’s, Gaiam, and the Yoga & Body Image Coalition, as well as in speaking engagements at Princeton, Duke, University of Buffalo and UC Berkeley on Yoga, Race, and Diversity. Dianne is the author of the international best-selling book Yoga for Everyone. Dianne opens the show by...2024-03-2122 min
Only One In The RoomDianne Bondy Is The Only One Redefining Yoga For The Rest Of UsDianne Bondy is a social justice activist, author, accessible yoga teacher, and the leader of the Yoga For All Movement. Her inclusive approach to yoga empowers anyone to practice—regardless of their shape, size, ethnicity, or level of ability. Dianne’s commitment to increasing diversity in yoga has been recognized in her work with Pennington’s, Gaiam, and the Yoga & Body Image Coalition, as well as in speaking engagements at Princeton, Duke, University of Buffalo and UC Berkeley on Yoga, Race, and Diversity. Dianne is the author of the international best-selling book Yoga for Everyone. Dianne opens the show by...2024-03-191h 07
Bikini ThingsSeason 5 Episode 7: Bikini at the National Level (USAs Recap) & Laura's Show ScheduleThis week’s episode is a recap of NPC USAs 2023 and what the look and ideal is for bikini competitors at that level. Laura goes over trends in the division based on the winners and her experience competing at USAs in 2019 & 2020 where she ultimately turned pro. She also goes over her 2023 show plans and schedule and what’s next for her! Don’t forget to give us a 5 star rating & subscribe on your favorite podcast platform!Episode Notes:Torture gym in Las Vegas @torturegymGlobal Fomulas Supplements (code Laura) https://globalformulas.com/Cas...2023-08-0400 min
The Recruitment Mash UpBuying a business in a pandemic & Retained recruitment with guest Laura Pennington MD of Mash GroupIn this episode I am joined by Managing Director and owner of Mash Group Laura Pennington. Laura and I discuss the journey from buying Mash Group, in March 2020 (yes at the start of a pandemic!) and the changes she had to make and the collaboration she had to do with other businesses in order to support the wider community. Laura tells us what she had to do to keep the business afloat and the changes she had to make!
We then discuss Retained Recruitment and how this is growing and more employers are reaching out about retained recruitment and the...2022-10-1316 min
Mojo Mondays BootcampStrive for Thriving: Penny Pennington, CEO & Managing Partner, Edward JonesWelcome back to Season Four of Mojo Mondays Bootcamp! Today we are joined by Penny Pennington, CEO and Managing Partner of Edward Jones. Penny personifies “MOJO” as she shares her journey from a financial planner to managing partner at one of the country's largest investment firms. We also discuss the importance of knowing when to trust your gut and what Penny does to expand her zone of comfort. This season we are going deep on the transformative power of storytelling. We’re going to provide the inspiration, tools, and structure, to help you craft your 2022 story. Please join us for th...2022-01-3137 min
Advanced FreelancingWhy Test Projects are a Win-Win for You and the Client2021-08-1922 minAdvanced FreelancingWhat You Really Need to Know About Non-Competes as a Freelancer - Ep 1362021-08-1218 minAdvanced Freelancing4 Things Freelance Clients Hate - EP 1352021-08-0518 minAdvanced FreelancingFreelancers’ Secrets to Getting More Sales - Ep 1342021-07-3029 minAdvanced Freelancing7 Signs You Have an Issue With Money Mindset - EP 1332021-07-2221 minAdvanced FreelancingHow to Get Out of Analysis Paralysis - Ep 1322021-07-1515 minAdvanced FreelancingHow to Break Into Freelancing - EP 1312021-07-0926 minAdvanced FreelancingWhat’s the Difference Between Independent Contractor vs. Employee? Ep 1302021-06-3015 min
Nobody Told Me!Ty Pennington: ...how to be successful with ADHDJoining us on this episode is the charismatic and inspiring Ty Pennington, who’s very familiar to millions of television viewers thanks to the hit shows Trading Spaces and Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. Now, Ty is sharing his behind-the-scenes story in his new book, Life to the Extreme: How a Chaotic Kid Became America’s Favorite Carpenter. He opens up about what it was like growing up with undiagnosed ADHD, how he turned his energy into creativity, and how important it has been to trust his instincts in every aspect of life. ****** Thanks to our sponso...2020-12-1431 min
Deliberate Freelancer#79: Six-Figure Freelancing: Consistently Sending LOIs and Using Upwork, with Laura Pennington BriggsToday’s guest is Laura Pennington Briggs. Laura is a teacher turned entrepreneur, two-time TEDx speaker and freelance writer. She’s the author of the award-winning “How to Start Your Own Freelance Writing Business” and the Amazon bestseller “Six-Figure Freelancer” and the founder of Operation Freelance. Laura started as a freelance writer and virtual assistant in 2012. Now, she continues to write but also does book marketing and book launch strategy for authors. She started out as a part-time freelancer. But after 18 months of freelancing—only six months of that as a full-time freelancer—she hit the six-figure mark. To ge...2020-11-1245 min
Advanced FreelancingFinances for Freelancers - EP 129Are your finances captured, organized, and planned out for the future? Whether you are a beginner or advanced freelancer, finances are typically the biggest pain point in your business. In this episode, my guest Meagan Hernandez shares her top five business finance tips for business owners. She shares how to get on top of your finances and why setting your finances up from the start will benefit your business in the long run. Here are some things we covered in this episode: How to start organizing your finances How to get on top of your finances on...2020-10-1929 min
Advanced FreelancingHow to Break Out of Imposter Syndrome - EP 128Do you know your worth? Laura and Ashley discuss why mindset is the most important tool to scale your business. Ashley shares “My worth doesn’t come from the hours that I put towards tasks. My worth and I should be compensated based on the value that I provide as a business owner and a strategist.” In this episode, you will learn how to combat imposter syndrome and discover what happens when you realize your own potential. Here are some things we covered in this episode: Why your mindset is the most important tool to you...2020-10-0526 min
Advanced FreelancingCreating an Irresistible Offer - EP 127Are potential clients excited to work with you after presenting them your offer? In this episode you’ll learn how to create an offer that your client cannot refuse, make it a win for you and a win for the client, and increase your ability to charge a little bit more for your package. You’ll hear examples of irresistible offers and learn how to use them to keep existing clients happy and continuing to renew their contract. Here are some things we covered in this episode: How irresistible offers tip the scales in your favor and m...2020-09-2815 min
The Entrepreneur Unleashed ShowEp. 70: Entrepreneurs Who Grew 6+ Figure Businesses with Laura PenningtonLaura Pennington Briggs is an entrepreneur and a two time TEDx speaker. She is a freelance writer and a coach to freelancers. She is also the author of three books with an entrepreneurial press. Know more about Laura by going to this link >> https://laurapennington.teachable.com/courses2020-09-1716 min
Advanced FreelancingDo You Need a VA or an OBM? - EP 126Are you a solopreneur ready to grow your team? Outsourcing some of the backend tasks of your business to an assistant or strategic partner will allow you to flow in your zone of genius and take your business to the next level. But who should you hire first? In this episode of the Advanced Freelancing Podcast, my guest Katelyn Hamilton shares the difference between an online business manager, virtual assistant, and project manager. We discuss which you should hire first and at what stage of your business you should bring them onboard. Here are some things we...2020-09-1426 min
Advanced Freelancing5 Tips for Sales Calls - EP 125Do you get nervous about sales calls? I did too as a new freelancer, but now I love them! In this episode, you will learn how to show up to these confidently and effectively. The more you can master sales calls and look forward to them, the better you're going to be in your business overall, because this is where deals are closed. Here are my top five tips for sales calls: Make it easy for clients to book sales calls with you Don’t get nervous if a client has to cancel or reschedule a cal...2020-09-0715 min
Advanced FreelancingTaking Time Off - EP 124Have you developed a toxic working relationship with yourself? In this episode, I discuss the power of rest and share the importance of time off, both scheduled and unscheduled, where you're able to just decompress from your business. You’ll learn how taking time off allows you to feel rejuvenated and recharged and show up as strong as possible for your business and your clients. Here are some things we covered in this episode: How to avoid burnout by taking time off Why taking time off is essential for you to be able to grow your bus...2020-08-3117 min
Advanced FreelancingConvert Clients and Make More Money - EP 123Are you sending tons and tons of pitches, but converting no clients? I see this so often, and today I am sharing the things that you need to keep in mind when you are talking to clients. You’ll learn why the phone call with a client is a crucial pinch point in your ability to be successful, and when to listen or lead the call. I will teach you how to address what the client needs to hear, deal with potential objections, and create a sense of urgency that will get them to take immediate action....2020-08-2417 min
Advanced FreelancingUpdating & Sending Work Samples to Clients - EP 122Don't underestimate the power of your work samples, and you'll learn why in this episode and how you need to be concerned with your work samples and the way that you send them to clients. I share examples of mistakes that many beginner freelancers make, including sending irrelevant work samples. I will also explain why I feel it is a waste of time to send custom work samples. Here are some things we covered in this episode: How to avoid beginner mistakes with your work samples How good work samples can help you overcome lack of e...2020-08-1718 min
Positively Charged BizDr Andrea PenningtonThis week I had the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Andrea Pennington, she is an integrative physician, acupuncturist meditation and a #1 international best selling author & Tedx speaker. Dr. Andrea helps others build resilience, reclaim vitality and thrive despite the inevitalble trauma and drama life brings. Learn Dr. Pennington's 5 step framework for creating a stable foundation of real self love.2020-08-1037 min
Advanced FreelancingHow to Handle Clients Who Want to Drop Projects/Decrease Project SizeAre you losing clients? Do you have clients decreasing the packages and projects you are working on? Especially during the pandemic, you have to be adaptable and ready to pivot. Being proactive and communicating with your clients and knowing what is most important to your client right now can prevent them from pulling the plug. In this episode, you will learn how to stay ahead of your client and be clear about the accomplishments you are making and the return on investment that you are delivering. Here are some things we covered in this e...2020-08-1016 min
Advanced FreelancingFive Things Your Client Wants You To Know with Anthony Park - EP 120Have you ever put yourself in your clients shoes to ensure that you are delivering an exceptional experience? You may be making mistakes with your clients that could become problematic. My guest, Anthony Park, shares the following top five things that your client wants you to know: The time of your client is more important than money Good is better than fast Know your competition You have to be turnkey Level up to be a trusted advisor Here are some things we covered in this episode: Minimize the time your client spends explaining things to you T...2020-08-0334 min
Advanced FreelancingHow to Scale Your Freelance Business Using Thumbtack with Bianca Scott - EP 119Have you ever considered using Thumbtack to find clients? I confess until I interviewed Bianca Scott I didn’t realize what an awesome opportunity the platform could be for freelancers! This episode is a goldmine for tips and tricks that apply to any platform, but you will certainly learn the ins and outs of using Thumbtack to find clients and scale your business. Bianca shares how she got reviews before she landed paying clients, how to leverage social media to become a trusted service provider, and when to leave your 9-5 to work your side hustle full-time....2020-07-2725 min
Advanced FreelancingWhen You Should Hire A Bookkeeper - EP 118Do you know how profitable your business really is? Until I hired a bookkeeper, I had no clue how little income I was actually earning! I am thrilled to share financial tips from my guest Ean Murphy who will teach you the difference between a financial system and a budget. Ean shares why you should hire a virtual assistant before a bookkeeper and how outsourcing your finances will help you to make more money in your business. Ean will share action steps that you can implement today to get your finances in order. He...2020-07-2029 min
Advanced FreelancingHow To Write A Cold Pitch - EP 117In this episode my guest Sophia Dagnon teaches you how to write cold pitches that stand out from the crowd. You’ll learn the best practices of writing an email and all the things that you need to research and do before writing your pitch. Sophia shares why building a relationship with your potential client is as important as making a sale. Her tips will help you brainstorm which companies to pitch to and how to be authentic when doing so. You’ll also discover why sales calls are as important as your cold pitch. Sophia...2020-07-1326 min
Advanced FreelancingUsing SEO to Build Your Freelance Website - EP 116Are you stumped on the idea of using SEO to build your freelance website? In this episode, my guest Jason Berkotwiz, SEO expert and Founder & SEO Director of Break The Web, shares about SEO for your website, providing SEO services, having an agency, and using virtual assistants to stay on track with day-to-day tasks. You’ll hear how to utilize SEO for your website to get more traffic, leads, and make more sales. Jason shares how to learn about SEO for free and the importance of using your testing your own strategies and using the results as cas...2020-07-0625 min
Advanced FreelancingHow to Pitch High Profile Clients - EP 115In this episode, my guest freelancer Jordan Fox teaches you how to pitch, network with, and have ongoing relationships with high profile clients. You’ll learn how to stand out from the crowd and get through to the connections that will put you in front of celebrities. Jordan shares what you can expect when pitching and working with high profile clients after the fact. You’ll get a strategy for building a foundation, staying the course, and execution and delivery around what you are offering the client. Jordan shares how to offer a full service company by workin...2020-06-2925 min
Rhodes To WealthFreelance Writing Basics With Laura Pennington BriggsFreelance writing is one of the fastest growing fields in the gig-based economy, rapidly diversifying into highly-specialized niches that aspiring writers can seize and make money from. It also confers an undeniable advantage to writers who like to be in control of their own time. However, it’s not for everyone, and you have to be willing to put in quite a bit of effort for you to succeed in this business. How would you know if you’re qualified as a freelance writer? What are the things you need to know before starting your own business? Laura Pennington Brig...2020-06-2659 min
Advanced FreelancingHow to Overcome Procrastination - EP 114In this episode, my guest freelancer Ellen Goodwin shares how she lost clients and almost lost her business due to procrastination. We discuss how to work when no one is watching and being consistent to meet deadlines for clients. You’ll learn about the different types of procrastination and why we procrastinate. Ellen gives tips on how to identify why you are getting distracted and how to address it. You’ll get action steps to allow for time for distraction and then refocus to get things done. Here are some things we covered in this episode...2020-06-2226 min
Advanced FreelancingHow to Become a Successful Freelance Translator - EP 113In this episode, you’ll hear from freelance translator Maeva Cifuentes. We discuss where to find clients, how to market your services, and networking on LinkedIn. The principles discussed here apply to any freelance business, no matter your services. You’ll learn what it really looks like to be a translator, beyond speaking the language. Maeva takes you through the day in the life of a translator, and how to be a leader in the industry. Here are some things we covered in this episode: What is the difference in translation and interpreting as a fre...2020-06-1526 min
Advanced FreelancingHow to Repurpose Content and Take the Guesswork Out of Posting on Social Media - EP 112In this episode, you’ll learn about content repurposing from expert Amy Woods. We discuss how to take the guesswork out of posting on social media and show up consistently. By focusing on quality over quantity you can become an industry leader and go-to person when your client has a problem. You’ll learn how to create several weeks’ worth of content from one piece of high-quality content, such as a podcast or blog post. Here are some things we covered in this episode: How to create lots of micro content from one piece of high...2020-06-0825 min
Advanced FreelancingConfidentiality and Non-disclosure Agreements - EP 111In this episode freelance copywriter and screenwriter Marc Isaacs shares what to look for in non-disclosure agreements, the legal implications, and how to grow your freelance business around the confidentiality restrictions. You’ll learn how to leverage the work you’ve done as a freelancer to get other clients while maintaining confidentiality. Here are some things we covered in this episode: What to look for in non-disclosure agreements Getting clarification in NDA’s Should you get an attorney to review NDA? Respecting your client and honoring your agreement Challenges of working around NDA’s and how...2020-06-0127 min
Advanced FreelancingBeing Resilient in the Time of Uncertainty - EP 110In this episode Michael Diettrich-Chastain, the CEO of Arc Integrated, talks about being resilient in times of change and uncertainty, and the questions that you need to ask yourself to create momentum in your business. You’ll learn the one thing you can absolutely count on, and how to utilize it to adjust to personal and professional changes. Here are some things we covered in this episode: How all life and work experience is totally relevant to entrepreneurship Using lessons you’ve learned and apply them to your business 7 major predictors of success Change is i...2020-05-2526 min
Advanced FreelancingHow to Launch Your Virtual CareerIn this episode Kimber Hill, the Founder and CEO of VirtForce, shares why she pivoted to remote work, and how she now coaches her military community to invest in their career and personal development that launches them into successful Virtual Careers. She’s a military spouse on a mission to lower the unemployment rate for military spouses. You’ll learn how to gain the confidence and skills you need to work remotely. We discussed the things that you need to do to prepare and market yourself to the virtual job market. Here are some things we covere...2020-05-1825 min
Advanced FreelancingHow to Use Your Helper Mentality as a Freelancer-EP108In this episode, you’re hearing from another former teacher, Brittany. She’s now a pro in the online service world and helps other teachers break free of working in the long, slow grind that is a career for so many in the U.S. education system. You’ll learn more about Brittany’s big wakeup call and how that pushed her to have clarity in her online business. We discussed some of the challenges of being a modern teacher and why it burns so many educators out. Here are some other things we covered in this...2020-05-1127 min
Advanced FreelancingShould You Become a Freelance Grantwriter?-EP107If you’ve always wanted to work with nonprofits or if you’re a writer who wants to broaden your skillset, have you ever considered grantwriting? It’s a different form of copywriting when compared with things like sales copy, but nonprofits frequently don’t have the resources to write their own grants. These grants are key for their funding, so it’s vital they outsource to a freelance grantwriter. In this episode, you’ll hear from veteran grantwriter Teresa Huff so that you can decide whether or not you should be a freelance grantwriter and what it really lo...2020-05-0420 min
Advanced FreelancingShould Freelancers Retire Their Spouse?-EP106In this episode, we chatted all things Facebook ads and how Brandi grew her business from service provider to rockstar empire owner. Brandi has does a lot of this without a team. Although there’s definitely a point where you need to outsource to someone like a virtual assistant, Brandi talks about how you can start and grow without the team. Brandi talks about so much in this episode to keep your business simplified and streamlined, including: What systems you really need as a freelancer and which ones you can skip Focus on what matters the mo...2020-04-2727 min
Advanced FreelancingPricing & Positioning with Confidence as a Freelancer-EP105Do you know some of the things that are holding you back from getting great results? Are you nervous about claiming the right pricing? Too many freelancers who are new to working for themselves automatically downgrade what they want to charge because they think they don’t have enough freelance experience. Meet Kelly Cochran, who launched her own work-from-home business after being in the corporate world. In our discussion, we talk about knowing that you’re not the right fit for a corporate or other traditional environment and how to use the experience and strengths you...2020-04-2036 min
Advanced FreelancingBuilding a Freelance Job Platform with Guest Lesley Pyle-EP104In this episode, I talk with someone who founded a job board. We often interact with job boards when we’re applying to different gigs, but have you ever thought about what goes into setting up a freelance job board? Today’s episode guest is Lesley Pyle of Hire My Mom. Moms wanting to work from home and get more flexibility and Lesley was way ahead of the curve on recognizing the need to promote hiring mothers and parents. Not everyone’s path to becoming a freelancer looks the same, but many people are rethinking how an...2020-04-1322 min
Advanced FreelancingFreelance Partnerships and Running an Agency with Jason Martin and Patrick Falvey-EP103In this episode, you’ll hear from two expert web developers and agency owners Jason Martin and Patrick Falvey. You’ll learn about how they made the decision to partner up and why a partnership and agency is the right choice for you so you can decide if this is the right fit for you. You’ll hear advice on how they knew it was going to be a fit because they had worked together and how that helped them decide that being partners set them both up for success in running a freelance agency. Runnin...2020-04-0632 min
Advanced FreelancingFreelancing as a Side Hustle with a Day Job with Janine Kelbach-EP102Did you know that you don't have to scale your freelance business up to a full-time job? Plenty of Freelancers have a goal of scaling their business to be able to replace their day job income, but others are perfectly happy with what they do from 9 to 5. If that's you, you'll love this episode with experienced freelancer and nurse Janine Kelbach, who purposefully keeps her freelance writing biz as a part-time venture simply because she loves her job. Deciding You Need More than Your Day Job If you're like most people, having a day job...2020-03-3025 min
Advanced FreelancingLet's Fix Your Lead Gen Process with Juliet Clark-EP101It's time for your weekly dose of inspiration and strategy from the Advanced Freelancing podcast. Before I kick off today's episode, if you love this show and listen every week, please hop on over to iTunes and consider leaving the show a review. It helps other people interested in similar content be able to find this show and benefit from all of the great tips that you have already heard. Today's guest wants you to consider one question. What if you could determine who in your audience is your best client in 180 seconds? Juliet Clark is a...2020-03-2326 min
Advanced FreelancingTop 10 Episodes of This Podcast-EP100After starting podcasting several years ago, I had no idea where my podcasting journey would take me. And it's still an excellent opportunity to refine and grow my process as I explore podcasting further in 2020. All that being said, you're tuning into the 100th episode of this podcast. I've gone through some changes since I launched, such as niching down even further to content that will specifically help freelancers. And I took an 18 month break in between ending that sort of first season of my podcast and rebooting in 2019. That being said, if you're a new listener...2020-03-0913 min
Wealthy Author PodcastThought Fortunes Podcast ep 024: Becoming a Successful Freelancer with Laura Pennington BriggsBARS from this episode:
TAKES A TREMENDOUS AMOUNT OF TIME TO MARKET A BOOK. NOT SO MUCH TIME TO WRITE IT.
Why it better to start your business as a side hustle
How to decide when to leave your job
What numbers to track while testing out your side hustle
What happened when her publisher turned down her first book proposal
How Laura edited her book using insights from advanced readers
How to determine what to give away as downloadable resource
Why an...2020-03-0257 min
Advanced FreelancingHow Much Should Freelancers Pitch Each Week?-EP099I’m so glad you're tuning in for another episode of the Advanced Freelancing podcast. Now this episode was inspired by a handful of one on one clients and strategy session clients who come to me because they feel like they're not booking enough business or that their pitches aren't converting. I recently talked about this in my Facebook group because most of the time, when I dig a little bit deeper with these coaching clients, I find out that they're not really sending any pitches at all. So that's why this episode is focused on how much you sh...2020-03-0215 min
Advanced FreelancingPassive Income Projects For Freelancers with Rachel Richards-EP098Can you believe we're just a couple of episodes away from hitting 100 on the Advanced Freelancing, and previously known as Better Biz Academy podcast? I'm very excited to chat with today's guest, Rachel Richards. She really has an amazing and inspiring story that I'd love for you to hear. The reason that I wanted to have Rachel on the show is because she is really a master at passive income and has so much excellent insight she can share with us about how to get started with this. This topic comes up a lot. And that's why...2020-02-2437 min
Advanced FreelancingPitching with Abbi Perets-EP097It's rare that I find someone else whose advice on freelancing I really trust. But that's not the case for my guest today. Because it's very easy to take and trust her advice. My guest today is Abbi Perets. She wants moms to know you don’t have to choose between kids and career. She's the coach and mentor moms turn to when they're looking to break into freelance writing and earn great money from home on their own terms. She combines nearly 20 years of experience freelancing for some of the world's biggest companies with first hand kn...2020-02-1044 min
Advanced FreelancingBurnout and Your Freelance Business: Part 2-EP096Welcome back to another episode of the advanced freelancing podcast. This is part two of a small series, just two episodes about how to deal with burnout. So if you're listening to this episode, and you haven't yet heard the episode that comes immediately before it, now would be a great time to go back and listen to that episode because it is really all about how to recognize burnout and how to prevent burnout before it happens. And of course, the more mindful you can be about the problems related to burnout, the easier will be...2020-02-0316 min
Advanced FreelancingBurnout and Your Freelance Business: Part 1-EP095Welcome back to another episode of the Advanced Freelancing podcast. As you're listening to this, it is already 2020. It's a great opportunity to reflect back on all the things you've done over the past year as a freelancer or moving towards starting your freelance business. Freelancing and Avoiding Overwork/Burnout These are the freelancers who've been working for quite a long time, have a steady client base, and usually tend to be a little bit of those workaholics. So you might be bringing some of those workaholic tendencies over into your freelance business. Now, this...2020-01-0618 min
Advanced FreelancingContracts 101 for Freelancers with Mariam Tsaturyan-EP094TL:DR: You need legal contract templates and disclaimers. Mariam did the work for you. Check out her store here. So you know you need a contract with most of your freelance clients. But you get tripped up when the client provides you with their contract. I know you may be concerned about having to spend hundreds or even thousands of dollars working with a business attorney to create a template you can use now and in the future. Here’s the good news. Just listen to this episode of the Advanced Freelancing podcast with my...2019-12-3042 min
What Would You Rather The PodcastPrequel - Episode nine: Laura Lexx loves a service station.Things we’ve learnt about Laura Lexx in episode nine of what would you rather:Laura has the loveliest of voices.Owls have long legs.She loves a service station.She enjoys annoying Will Duggan.Wing mirrors are car ears.lauralexx.co.uk@lauralexx (twitter)@lexxlaura (instagram)Send us your 'what would you rathers' to -@whatwouldyouratherthepodcast (instagram)@WWYR_pod (twitter)Show art by Hannah Stiles @hannahs_pet_portraits (instagram)Music by Hollie Buhagiar @hollieboohiya (instagram)
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Daily AuthorsStart Your Own Freelance Writing Business with Laura Pennington BriggsOn today's amazing episode, I'm speaking with the lovely and talented Laura Pennington Briggs, author of ...
Start Your Own Freelance Writing Business: The Complete Guide to Starting and Scaling from Scratch
With no formal training, Laura began her online freelance career in 2012. In just 18 months, and after working with clients all around the world, including Microsoft and Truecar, she scaled her business to six figures. Laura has used the strategies shared in Start Your Own Freelance Writing Business to grow her own business each year and has advised thousands of her online...2019-12-2811 min
Advanced FreelancingWorking Remotely with Expert Maryellen Stockton-EP093One of these questions I see coming up all the time for people who are just thinking about making the leap into working from home is whether working remotely and freelancing are the same thing. It can get really confusing because plenty of freelancers do work remotely. But that's not necessarily the same as someone who's working on an hourly, part time, or salaried, full time basis as a remote worker. In this episode, I was so happy to be able to invite my guest Maryellen Stockton to chat about what it means to work remotely, successfully...2019-12-2339 min
Marketer of the Day with Robert Plank: Get Daily Insights from the Top Internet Marketers & Entrepreneurs Around the World679: Scale Your Company, Outsource to Virtual Assistants, Grow Your Brand Recognition, and Master Your Freelance Life with Laura Pennington BriggsBy 2027, the majority of professionals will be FREELANCERS! If you are looking to increase your income, grow your business, or further your career, consider freelancing. Dr. Laura Briggs, Ph.D catches us up on her recent speaking gigs, media appearances, and new books.
Resources
Previous guest appearance: 186: Six Figure Writing and Virtual Assistant Secrets: How to Start and Scale Your Freelancing Income to Create the Lifestyle You Want with Laura Pennington
The Future is Freelancing (Ted Talks with Laura Briggs Youtube)
Flip the Script: Empowering the Freelance generation (Ted Talks with Laura Briggs Youtube)
Six Figure Writing Secrets (Website)
Start Y...2019-12-2010 minMarketer of the Day with Robert Plank679: Scale Your Company, Outsource to Virtual Assistants, Grow Your Brand Recognition, and Master Your Freelance Life with Laura Pennington BriggsLaura Pennington Briggs is a successful freelance writer and entrepreneur. She has transitioned her freelance writing business into coaching and training other freelancers on how to scale their companies, outsource to virtual assistants, and grow their brand recognition. Laura is the author of the book "How to Start Your Own Freelance Writing Business" and has […]
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Advanced FreelancingIs Honesty the Best Policy in Firing Freelance Clients?-EP092Should you really be honest when firing freelance clients? Does it make sense to tell someone up front that their management style is terrible or that you've really hated working on the project? You're going to learn more in this episode of the Advanced Freelancing podcast. And you’re going to learn all about when it makes sense to be upfront and honest with someone and when it's really better to just cut ties professionally. Anytime you butt up against a problem with a potential or current freelance client, it's always good to make at least one effort to tr...2019-12-1617 min
Advanced FreelancingFreelancers Guide to Raising Your Rates-EP091Welcome back to another episode of the advanced freelancing podcast. This episode is being recorded towards the end of 2019 with this particular topic because it tends to come up halfway through the year and at the end of year mark. But it's a hot button topic all year round. And it's all about raising your rates. Freelancers often, and I'm just going to put it bluntly, overthink the concept of setting their rates or raising their rate. And that idea of overthinking puts you in an almost paralyzed mode, where it's really difficult to communicate to your p...2019-12-0922 min
Advanced FreelancingGet Out of Your Home Office and to the Freelance Conference in 2020 with Emily Leach!-EP090Welcome back to another episode of the advanced freelancing Podcast. I am very excited about my guest today. I wish I had discovered her and everything that she's doing much sooner. And that's part of the reason I wanted to have her on the show! I wanted to introduce her to all of you. Meet Emily Leach, Founder of Freelance Conference Emily has been in the freelance space since 1992, which is kind of a long time in this particular business style. It has given her a really amazing life. She was a single mom. She shared that i...2019-12-0220 min
Wealth Tactic RebelsWTR Discussion with Laura Pennington Briggs: Financial Impact of Working for SelfWorking for yourself is very rewarding, but it’s also quite challenging. Like every job, there are pro’s and con’s, but as you put more time into building your business that you have created, you could see a significant increase in your revenue. Today, WTR welcomes Laura Pennington Briggs of The Freelance Coach, author, freelancer, and speaker. In this podcast, join us as we discuss how to evolve as a business owner and why it’s important to diversify your income.Ingenious tactics to accumulate wealth, for people who see things differently.Laura Pennington BriggsWebsite...2019-11-2719 min
Advanced FreelancingFreelance Book News: Two More Books & National Award-EP089It's time for another episode of the Advanced Freelancing podcast. Now this episode might be a little shorter than usual. But that's because I'm sharing some news that I didn't have planned out in my content calendar. So, I am a big fan of batching. And I always brainstorm all my ideas for what goes into the podcast, usually at least several weeks or even months in advance. So I had all of my episodes plotted through the end of 2019. But I am making a deviation from that. I think, sometimes being flexible with your own plans...2019-11-2514 min
Advanced FreelancingFrom Freelance in Theater to Full-Time Job: Lessons on Balance & Burnout from Dani Belvin-EP088I’m coming to you today with another guest who's going to share her great insight into how to make freelancing work for you. She’s also going to share when to decide that maybe it's not the right fit, and you want to scale it down or work your freelance business in a different way. My guest today is Dani Belvin who is a New Mexican theatre artist, educator, and arts administrator driven by the desire to make a positive impact in Albuquerque. She holds an MFA in Theater and a BA in Theatre, Education, and Asian Studi...2019-11-1823 min
Advanced FreelancingWhy I’m Not Freelancing Full Time AnymoreIf you know me, you know I love doing batch work. So if you're listening to this episode, know that I have recorded several podcast episodes, at the same time. All with the content previously outlined that I did in another work session of bashing work. So I really do practice what I preach when it comes to bashing your work and splitting things up. It is so much easier for me to record two or three podcast episodes at a time. And it definitely makes it easier on everyone else when producing them. So think about how that co...2019-11-1124 min
Inspired Women Amazing Lives PodcastHow To Become A Freelancer with Laura PenningtonFreelancing has become a very lucrative profession. In this profession, people with lots of skills and talents are using what they are gifted with to make a very good living. They work for themselves which affords them the time and money freedom that we as business owners always seek.My guest, Laura Pennington, is able to tell you what it's like as a freelancer and how to go about establishing yourself as a freelancer.Laura Pennington Briggs is a former teacher turned writer, entrepreneur, and speaker. She is a two-time TEDx speaker.Since 2013, she’s...2019-11-0644 min
Advanced FreelancingFrom Freelancer to Remote Worker to Hybrid-EP086This is episode 86 of the Advanced Freelancing podcast. I'm doing a separate introduction here because this is the first time that I've interviewed a guest in this new format and reboot of my podcast. I was super excited to talk to her because of her expertise. Today’s podcast guest is fellow freelance superstar Hilary Sutton. She is a writer, speaker, and consultant that is passionate about helping people spend their days in work that is wildly fulfilling. She is the host of the podcast Hustle and Grace, which you should totally go check out right now. Bing...2019-11-0429 min
Become a Media MavenHow to Become a 6-Figure Freelancer with Laura Pennington BriggsIn eight years, it’s estimated that half of the US workforce will be made up of freelancers. Laura Pennington Briggs has been freelancing full-time since 2013. Like many freelancers, she believes it’s better than working at a traditional job. In this episode, I’m giving away her book that outlines how she started and grew her freelancing business - including how she developed a pricing model that works for her and her clients eventually leading her to a 6-figure freelance writing career. Freelancer benefits include things like flexibility, freedom, the opportunity to earn m...2019-10-2933 min
Advanced FreelancingWhen Your Per Piece Rate is Not Really a Freelance Per Piece Rate-EP085Charging a Freelance Per Piece Rate Can Make Things Easier… with One Caveat! This is episode 85 of the Advanced Freelancing podcast. In this episode, I'll be talking about a recent experience I had with a client that I completed a test project for and then terminated from my client roster. This is based on a topic that comes up a lot. And that's when your per piece rate is not really a true freelance per piece rate. From Hourly to a Freelance Per Piece Rate Now, for most beginners in the freelancing world, charging hourly makes sense. ...2019-10-2815 min
Work From Your Happy Place with Belinda EllsworthWFYHP 0208 Laura Pennington BriggsLaura Briggs is a former inner-city teacher turned entrepreneur, freelance writer, and author. She's also a military wife, domestic violence advocate, and Ph.D. candidate in public administration and policy writing my dissertation. Her first book is in the top ten in the Business Category for the "Author Academy Awards." She's also delivered two TEDx talks on the freelance economy.https://betterbizacademy.com/2019-10-2420 min
Beyond the Rut: Create a Life Worth Living in Your Faith, Family, CareerHow Military Spouse Laura Pennington-Briggs Began a Successful Freelance Writing Business - BtR 196Laura Pennington-Briggs was a military spouse who found her success by becoming a digital nomad running a successful freelance writing business.
The landscape of the economy has changed. Businesses need to remain competitive in their markets, but may not be in a position to hire full-time staff. There may be special projects that require special skillsets for a short period of time. That is where freelancers come into play.
Her reason for doing freelance writing was to have meaningful work that fit her lifestyle of moving around the world with her husband who was serving...2019-10-1332 min
Get Published PodcastLaura Pennington - Using Help a Reporter OutIn episode 398 of the Get Published Podcast, Host and 15-Time Bestselling Author Paul G. Brodie interviews Laura Pennington about her author journey and how to use help a reporter out to market your book. Find out more about how we can help you Share Your Story at www.GetPublishedPodcast.com2019-09-2600 min
3X Value GrowthLaura Pennington Briggs: Dare to Pursue Your PassionLaura Pennington Briggs is a former inner-city teacher turned freelance writer, entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, and author of "How to Start Your Own Freelance Writing Business" with Entrepreneur Press. Since 2013, she's worked full-time as a freelance writer online. Today, she manages her freelance writing business in the mornings and coaches other freelancers in the afternoon. A digital nomad with a passion for freedom-based careers, Laura uses her skillset to help freelancers build a tailored plan for their success. In this episode, Laura talks about how she helps freelancers and service-based be unstuck, move forward and scale wit...2019-08-2008 min
Roman Prokopchuk's Digital Savage ExperienceEp #104 Interview With Laura Pennington Briggs Writer, Author, TEDx Speaker - Roman Prokopchuk's Digital Savage Experience PodcastI got to interview Laura Pennington Briggs.
Laura is a freelance writer who launched her business in 2012 with no formal training and scaled it to six figures in just 18 months! Since 2013, she's worked full-time as a freelance writer online. Today, she manages her freelance writing business in the mornings and coaches other freelancers in the afternoon. A digital nomad with a passion for freedom-based careers, Laura uses her skill set to help freelancers build a tailored plan for their success. She's been featured in two TEDx talks and is an expert on the freelance economy.
We...2019-08-1915 min
Pep Talks for Side HustlersStarting a Six-Figure Freelance Writing Business with Laura Pennington BriggsBuild a website in just 5 days (even if you're not techie) at www.free5daywebsitechallenge.com Already have a website? Take the Free "Jumpstart Your Website Traffic" marketing mini-course at www.jumpstartyourwebsitetraffic.com Leave a Review! My guest today is Laura Pennington Briggs of the Better Biz Academy, a former teacher turned freelance writer, entrepreneur, coach, and public speaker. She is a two-time TEDx speaker and the author of “How to Start Your Own Freelance Writing Business”, published by Entrepreneur Press. Today we’re talking about: How Laura starte...2019-08-1441 min
Profit with Law: Profitable Law Firm GrowthUsing a Freelance Writer for Your Law Firm Blog with Laura Pennington Briggs - 028Send us a textLegal SEO is big business in the legal industry and many firm owners feel taken. So many vendors out there tout their ability to boost your firm in the Google search engine rankings yet most don’t deliver. Often you’re left to believe that you need to write your own engaging blog posts to move the needle which is a huge commitment and might not be what you’re good at. In this bonus episode interview, Laura Pennington Briggs shares how a freelance writer can take over that function for your firm. This w...2019-08-0959 min
Going North Podcast155 - "Start Your Own Freelance Writing Business" with Laura Pennington Briggs (@sixfigurewriter)Don’t worry about what other people think when you are trying to achieve something. They might not even be thinking about you anyway. Today's featured author is former schoolteacher, freelance writing magician, and 3X TEDx speaker, Laura Pennington-Briggs. Laura "Fierce" and I talk about getting started as a freelance writer, different types of writing and tons more!!! Key Takeaways: We live in an amazing time where you have access to the tools that can help you learn any skil...2019-06-1735 min
JRP DAILYLaura Briggs: Becoming a Freelancer | JRP DAILY 224This week JRP DAILY invites Laura Pennington-Briggs on to talk about how she went from being an inner-city school teacher, to a full-time, six-figure, freelance writer.
Laura was the woman who presented the "The Future is Freelancing" TEDx talk which was released on YouTube last month.
Nowadays, you can probably find a lot of content around about becoming a freelancer, working from home, having more flexible hours, and the ability to travel. Although this space is starting to seem overly saturated and/or crowded... it can still work for a...2019-06-1034 minNobody Told Me!Ty Pennington: ...to say 'yes' to every opportunityJoining us on this episode is the charismatic and inspiring Ty Pennington, who’s very familiar to millions of television viewers thanks to the hit shows Trading Spaces and Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. Now, Ty is sharing his behind-the-scenes story in his new book, Life to the Extreme: How a Chaotic Kid Became America’s Favorite Carpenter. He opens up about what it was like growing up with undiagnosed ADHD, how he turned his energy into creativity, and how important it has been to trust his instincts in every aspect of life. Learn more about your ad choice...2019-05-1528 min
The Daring Woman PodcastDelegation and Time Freedom in Your Business With Laura PenningtonDelegation. It’s my favorite subject having been a Virtual Assistant for almost 10 years!I’m still amazed at the number of people who are afraid to outsource or have never even head of a Virtual Assistant.Joining me in this kickin’ episode is Laura Pennington, freelancer. We are all about delegation in this show…I’m talking the…WhoWhatWhyHowWhereWhenHow muchYou get the picture!Laura Pennington is a former inner city middle school teacher who left behind...2018-01-0635 min
Destination MysteryEpisode 55: Ellery AdamsThe man on the park bench stared at the empty space above the knuckle of Nora Pennington's pinkie finger.
Strangers were always hypnotized by this gap. They would gaze at the puckered skin stretched over the nub of finger bone for several awkward seconds before averting their eyes in disgust, pity, or both.
Like most strangers, the man's attention could only remain on Nora's pinkie for so long. She had other fascinating scars...
-- Ellery Adams, The Secret, Book & Scone Society
What a treat to get to interview Ellery Adams! And (perk of the podcast!) get t...2017-11-1400 min
The How of Business - How to start, run & grow a small business.Freelance Business with Laura PenningtonFreelancing business with Laura Pennington. How do you start a grow your freelance writing business? Laura is an entrepreneur, speaker, podcaster, and freelancer. She shares her journey, from teacher to starting her own freelance writing business. She is the founder of “Six Figure Writing Secrets”, and several other businesses, and the host of the "Better Biz Academy with Laura Pennington" podcast show. Henry Lopez is the host of this episode of The How of Business show – dedicated to helping you start, run and grow your small business. (TheHowOfBusiness.com)2017-09-1835 min
Parents in Biz Podcast#PIB20 Everything you need to know before hiring a virtual assistant with Laura PenningtonLaura Pennington, her passion is teaching you exactly how to fast track your freelancing career, skip over the trial-and-error stage
The post #PIB20 Everything you need to know before hiring a virtual assistant with Laura Pennington appeared first on Parents in Biz.2017-05-0500 min
Heart-repreneur® RadioHeartrepreneur® Radio | Episode 25 | Laura Pennington InterviewWelcome back to Heartrepreneur® Radio with Terry Levine chief heartpreneur. I’m really glad you are tuning in and hopefully you are listening on a regular basis and you have subscribed so you never miss an episode. So today my guest is Laura Pennington and Laura left her career as an inner city geography teacher after burning out. And I know many of you have burned out as well. Not knowing what was next, she Googled how to become a freelance writer. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and shar...2017-04-0316 min
Heart-repreneur® RadioHeartrepreneur® Radio | Episode 25 | Laura Pennington InterviewWelcome back to Heartrepreneur® Radio with Terry Levine chief heartpreneur. I’m really glad you are tuning in and hopefully you are listening on a regular basis and you have subscribed so you never miss an episode. So today my guest is Laura Pennington and Laura left her career as an inner city geography teacher after burning out. And I know many of you have burned out as well. Not knowing what was next, she Googled how to become a freelance writer. Love the show? Subscribe, rate, review, and shar...2017-04-0316 min