Margaret Reffell - Podcast Details

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Multithreaded Income PodcastSelling Digital Products Online | Multithreaded Income Episode 8 with Margaret ReffellSelling Digital Products Online | Multithreaded Income Episode 8 with Margaret Reffell.Being a web developer is just the start of opening multiple other threads of income that you can capitalize on. You're probably already creating other digital products in your process that can be sold on Amazon, Etsy, etc. And as a software engineer, you also have a high income that can be invested in other passive income channels.Links:Margaret's Etsy Store: https://websiteblueprint.etsy.com/?coupon=INCOME25Create a Shopify Store: A No-code Setup Guide for Store Owners & Freelancers: https://www.s...2023-10-1732 min

The Business of FreelancingClimbing the Value Chain & Growing Your BizEpisode SummaryHow can you grow your business as a freelancer? Our panel discusses the different paths to grow your business, hiring a team, climbing the value chain, and aligning your growth goals with what you want out of your business.Panelists Erik Dietrich Marg Reffell Kai Davis Meg Cumby Panel PicksEach episode, the panel (and guest) share their picks: a book, app, service, resource, or something else that they're enjoying and recommend you check out: JonathanStark.com for insight on pricing, value-pricing, productized services (Erik) Passwordless...2020-12-1553 min

The Business of FreelancingUsing YouTube as a Marketing & Promotion ChannelEpisode SummaryThinking about using YouTube for marketing, promotion and audience growth? Our panel talks about our experiences using this channel and what we'd recommend for people considering adding this channel into the mix for their business.Panelists Marg Reffell Reuven Lerner Erik Dietrich Kai Davis Panel PicksEach episode, the panel (and guest) share their picks: a book, app, service, resource, or something else that they're enjoying and recommend you check out: Fathom Analytics - an alternative to Google Analytics for people who don't need all the complexity (Reuven) ...2020-12-0153 min

The Business of FreelancingThe Elusive Work-Life BalanceThe Elusive Work-Life BalanceEpisode SummaryWe talk about the struggles we face with the ever-present puzzle of balancing work and life as freelancers and indie consultants and the strategies and mindsets we've developed to have some modicum of balance in our lives.Panelists Meg Cumby Jeremy Green Marg Reffell Reuven Lerner Panel PicksEach episode, the panel (and guest) share their picks: a book, app, service, resource, or something else that they're enjoying and recommend you check out: Taking a walk! (Reuven) Twitter Thread on teaching online...2020-11-2436 min

The Business of FreelancingGetting Freelancing Leads 101Episode SummaryWhere can you find leads in the short term if you're in need of work now? What are strategies you can use to find better quality leads? We answer those questions and share resources to help you on your journey to building leadflow and a sustainable business.Links Mentioned The Brain Audit by Sean D'Souza Get Clients Now by C. J. Hayden Ultimate Sales Machine by Chet Holmes The Positioning Manual by Philip Morgan Get More Leads by Kai Davis Fix This Next by Mike Michaelowicz The One Thing by Gary Keller...2020-11-1747 min

The Business of FreelancingMaking Sales Less Painful Through MarketingEpisode SummaryToday we'll be discussing sales and marketing and how to use marketing to improve the sales experience as a freelancer.Links Mentioned Cold Email Podcast Sales 101 for Freelance Devs — Avoiding the Pain You’re About to Experience (Erik Dietrich blog post) Panelists Erik Dietrich Meg Cumby Marg Reffell Reuven Lerner Panel PicksEach episode, the panel (and guest) share their picks: a book, app, service, resource, or something else that they're enjoying and recommend you check out: The 90-Minute Guide to Building Marketing Funnels That Convert by K...2020-11-0354 min

The Business of FreelancingProposals 101 for FreelancersEpisode SummaryToday our panel chats about proposals — including tips, techniques and tactics we've seen that makes the difference as you grow from freelancer to indie consultant and beyond.Links Mentioned Value Based Fees by Alan Weiss Hemingway Editor Full Proposal Guide by Margaret Reffell available on the BOF mailing list Panelists Marg Reffell Erik Dietrich Kai Davis Panel PicksEach episode, the panel (and guest) share their picks: a book, app, service, resource, or something else that they're enjoying and recommend you check out: Chop Wood, Carry Wa...2020-10-071h 03

Creators CampfireWhat I've Learned as a Freelancer with Margaret ReffellOn this week's episode, I caught up with Margaret Reffell, a Web Developer and Freelancer. Margaret talks about the things she wishes she knew when starting out as a freelancer and talks me through a framework to use to set your prices. We also talk about the mindset and soft skills required to be a freelancer, and saying no to clients. You can follow Margaret on Twitter or Instagram (@MargReffell) or subscribe to her YouTube channel. Hope you guys enjoy this episode. Margaret's Websites: https://margreffell.com 2020-10-061h 00

The Business of FreelancingCommunicating with Your ClientsWe're chatting all forms of client communication / account management this week, how to get better at it and make it less awkward — even enjoyable — for everyone involved.Links MentionedReply All Episode - Email Debt Forgiveness DayPanelists Margaret Reffell Kai Davis Reuven Lerner Panel PicksEach episode, the panel (and guest) share their picks: a book, app, service, resource, or something else that they're enjoying and recommend you check out: Podcast: Against The Rules- Season 2 on 'coaching' (Reuven Lerner) Book: The Hardest Job In The World by John Dickerson (Reuv...2020-09-3041 min

The Business of FreelancingDiving into the World of RFPs with Dave HulsenEpisode Summary We talk with Dave Hulsen about the wild world of responding to Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and why you may (or may not) want to consider diving into it. Links https://rfp360.com/resources/ https://twitter.com/rfp360 Professor Mark Wolters: https://www.youtube.com/c/ProfessorWolters/featured Guest This episode, we talk with Dave Hulsen, Co-Founder and the Chief Operating Officer of RFP360, which offers software to streamline the RFP process. Dave has an extensive history of issuing and responding to RFPs as a technology consultant and is...2020-09-0152 min

The Business of FreelancingBad Client Spidey Sense (The Freelancer Tingle)Episode SummaryOur panel discusses signs that client isn't worth taking on and how you can guard against bad fit clients, saving yourself time and headaches in the process.Panelists Reuven Lerner Margaret Reffell Jeremy Green Erik Dietrich Panel PicksEach episode, the panel (and guest) share their picks: a book, app, service, resource, or something else that they're enjoying and recommend you check out: The Pumpkin Plan by Mike Michalowicz (Erik Dietrich) Tales from the Loop (Jeremy Green) Headspace (Margaret Reffell) Screenflow (Reuven Lerner) Never miss an episode 2020-08-2550 min

The Business of FreelancingExploring BurnoutEpisode SummaryWe're going to talk about our experiences with burnout, what are the non-so-obvious signs of burnout, what's worked for us to buffer against it and how we make sure we're taking care of ourselves.Panelists Jeremy Green Margaret Reffell Kai Davis Erik Dietrich Reuven Lerner Panel PicksEach episode, the panel (and guest) share their picks: a book, app, service, resource, or something else that they're enjoying and recommend you check out: Calm (Kai Davis) eChineseLearning (Reuven Lerner) Python Workout (Reuven Lerner) Honey Bee Meals (Margaret Reffell) Splice...2020-08-1847 min

The Business of FreelancingPivoting Your Niche with Marie PoulinLinks Mentioned mariepoulin.com twitter.com/mariepoulin https://mariepoulin.com/notion-mastery/ GuestThis episode, we talk with Marie Poulin — Marie is a business strategist and productivity expert. She specializes in training individuals and teams how to organize and streamline their businesses with Notion. Strategy and design are in her blood, and today we’re going to chat about how she got where she is, and the fact that you SHOULD always be looking to pivot your niche in order to serve your audiencePanelists Margaret Reffell Meg Cumby Erik Dietrich Panel Pick...2020-07-2150 min

The Business of FreelancingThriving in the Passion Economy with Adam DavidsonLinks Mentioned The Passion Economy: https://www.passioneconomy.com Planet Money: https://www.npr.org/sections/money/ GuestIn this episode, we talk with Adam Davidson about why it's an opportune time to succeed in business and about how to do it successfully.Panelists Reuven Lerner Margaret Reffell Meg Cumby Panel Picks Prepper Fantasy Fiction (Adam Davidson) Guards! Guards! by Terry Pratchett (Meg Cumby) Renergy: https://renergy.com (Margaret Reffell) New York Times Crossword: https://www.nytimes.com/crosswords (Reuven Lerner) Never miss an episode Subscribe wherever you...2020-07-0947 min

The Business of FreelancingOrigin Stories: Who Are These People In Your Ears?Episode Panelists Kai Davis Reuven Lerner Marg Reffell Jeremy Green Erik Dietrich Meg Cumby Panel PicksEach episode, the panel (and guest) share their picks: a book, app, service, resource, or something else that they're enjoying and recommend you check out: Glo: glo.com (Kai Davis) CleanShot: cleanshot.com (Reuven Lerner) Guesstimate Jones - Layer Cake: layercake.band (Jeremy Green) Atomic Habits by James Clear: jamesclear.com/atomic-habits (Meg Cumby) Gusto: gusto.com (Erik Dietrich) Building a Story Brand by Donald A. Miller: buildingastorybrand.com (Marg Reffell) Never miss an episode Subscribe wherever y...2020-07-0919 min

Freelance Freedom11. {Interview} Freelancing and Finances with Shannon SimmonsShannon is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Chartered Investment Manager (CIM), media personality, personal finance expert, financial literacy advocate and founder of the New School of Finance. Shannon is a best-selling author of the two books:-- Worry Free Money-- Living Debt Free0:18 -- Intro with Shannon Simmons2:15 -- What is your money history story? We explore how money is talked about within the household, and how families can reflect shame and secrecy around finances. It's time to get open about your finances!5:40 -- Do...2019-08-3000 min

Freelance Freedom10. {Interview} Photoshoots and Visual branding with Irina LeoniI'm super stoked to have my good friend Irina Leoni join me, she's a super talented photographer, brand strategist, and visual branding icon.Let's dive in to all things visual branding!1:00 -- Irina intro and how she started with photography and why she got into it3:30 -- How as a photographer does Irina make her subject feel comfortable, and how to make the most of the awkwardness of a photoshoot6:05 -- How Irina prepares her subjects for ALL the places photos will be used. Making sure you...2019-08-0900 min

Freelance Freedom9. {Interview} SaaS, Scaling and Working with Your Life Partner with Marie Poulin and Ben BorowskiI am so happy to introduce two good friends of mine. Marie Poulin, and Ben Borowski.Marie and Ben are co-founders of Oki Doki, as well as life partners.About Ben:Ben is a product designer and software developer with a fine arts background. After many years in agency-land, he started his own shop in 2010, and, after immigrating to Canada in 2014, founded Oki Doki with Marie. In his spare time he collects vinyl, pets shibas, and is a volunteer firefighter.About Marie:Marie helps...2019-08-0200 min

Freelance Freedom8. {Interview} Entrepreneurship and Mental Health with Dr. Sherry WallingToday we dive deep into mental health, especially when it comes to entrepreneurs.** Trigger Warning **This episode contains talk about death, depression, mental health, and suicide. If this isn't a good time in your life to listen, skip it for now, we'll be here when you need us.Today we dive DEEP with Dr Sherry Walling of Zen Founder.https://www.sherrywalling.com/https://zenfounder.com/About Dr. SherryDr. Sherry Walling helps smart people do hard things. She works with...2019-07-2600 min

Freelance Freedom7. Motivation-Mindset-MindfullnessToday we're all about motivation, mindset and mindfulness.Is it tough for you to stay motivated as a freelancer? Are you always wondering when you're going to "make it". Surprise! There's no such thing.Dive into this tiny gem all about changing your perspective, living in the moment and why living for the weekend means your s#!t is broken.In the episode I give some resources for mindfulness and changing your perspective.Eckhart TolleLouise HayNapoleon HillTony Robbins 2019-07-1200 min

Freelance Freedom6. Is Freelancing Worth It?Ah yes, the age old question. Is Freelancing reeeeaaaallly worth it?Well, there's a lot of factors at play, and we're going to dive into all of them. In this episode, we'll explore what type of lifestyle freelancing is suited for, when you should quit your job, and is there a right a right way and a wrong way?Find out.1:30 -- Start with Why. Start with your guiding star, why do you want to freelance? Time to self reflect.3:00 -- Auditing your family and person...2019-07-0500 min

Freelance Freedom5. Accounting for FreelancersToday I'm super stoked to be joined by my accountant Susan. Susan Watkin is a recognized and sought-after accounting educator, small business advisor, and start-up strategist. Working closely with business owners in all phases of their business life-cycle, Susan strives to help those owners take their businesses to whatever level they want to reach. In her approachable style, she’s upfront and pulls no punches when it comes to the reality of small business finance and all that it entails so that those she works with are given the tools for their future success.&nb...2019-06-2700 min

Freelance Freedom4. Niching Down and Building AuthoritySometimes niching down can freak people out. I get it, it can feel like you're alienating a portion of your audience but today we're going to dive into how to do it right while building authority. Let's go!Here's my 7 tips to niching down and building authority3:10 -- 1. Honing in on your niche, and identifying who you serve? This includes an exercise where we explore where there is overlap between what you're good at and what potential clients need.5:31 -- 2. Double your prices (or at least increase them). People...2019-06-2000 min

Freelance Freedom3. Where to StartBefore we get ahead of ourselves, let's start where everyone does... the beginning.The top 20 questions I first get from people when they first start out20. Should I name my business my own name, or should I create a separate company name for it?The short answer is, will this company be intertwined (and reliant on) your own identity, or can it live outside of you. Also, will you ever sell your company. I can't answer this for you, but this will help you come to a more solid conclusion.2019-06-1300 min

Freelance Freedom2. Authenticity and Client AcquisitionThis episode is all about client acquisition. But, before we dive into that, we have a little heart to heart about authenticity. You will not be successful in acquiring your best clients, if you are not authentically yourself.One more time, for the people in the back!You will not be successful in client acquisition, if you are lying about who you are. Period. Full stop.Your authenticity will not only attract the right clients, but more importantly it will repel the wrong ones.Now that that's...2019-06-1300 min

Freelance Freedom1. Origin StoryThis episode takes a quick look at my past, how I got into freelancing, and what has transpired since those life paths have been chosen. 0:30 -- Where I was born, and my beginnings1:05 -- When I decide that questioning authority is a good thing1:40 -- My first (and not so legal) foray into entrepreneurship2:30 -- My university choices (hint: I'm not currently working in the field I have my degree in)2:50 -- The wake-up call that changed it all4:30...2019-06-1300 min

Freelance FreedomTrailerWelcome to Freelance Freedom,I'm your host Margaret. Join me for a deep dive into the live of a freelancer.I share my client struggles and successes, and celebrate those moments that make it oh-so-worth it!This podcast was developed to take you on my journey of what it's like to run a freelance business. I'm here to take you every step of the way, through the good, the bad, and the ugly. I've ran a few solo businesses in my 15 years of freelancing, and have...2019-06-1300 min