[Case Study] She Left Her $70K Job and Was Writing Grants for Free: Now She's Getting Paid

This is a bonus podcast with a special co-host from the Freelance Grant Writer Academy program!What if the biggest shift in your grant writing business isn’t learning how to write grants, but learning how to think like a business owner?In this inspiring Freelance Grant Writer Academy case study, guest host D Abshire sits down with Debra Bare-Rogers, founder of GrantMe Consulting Services, to discuss her journey from employee to entrepreneur. After discovering Holly Rustick through a grant writing summit and podcast, Debra knew she had found the support and community she needed to launch her grant writing business.Just five months into the Academy, Debra shares how she transformed her client conversations, gained confidence in her pricing and services, built meaningful relationships with prospective clients, and embraced the mindset shift required to become a successful business owner.If you've ever struggled with charging for your expertise, building client relationships, or taking the leap into freelance grant writing, this episode offers practical encouragement and real-world insights from someone actively making it happen. ABOUT OUR GUESTDebra Bare-Rogers is the founder of GrantMe Consulting Services, where she helps organizations identify funding opportunities and strengthen their capacity to secure grants. With experience in grant writing, funding research, and nonprofit support, Debra is passionate about helping mission-driven organizations advance their goals through sustainable funding strategies. Since joining the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, she has successfully transitioned from employee to business owner while continuing to grow her expertise, confidence, and client relationships. CONNECT WITH OUR GUESTLinkedin: linkedin.com/in/debrabare-rogers OTHER RESOURCES:Weekly Newsletter: “Write Grants. Get Paid” - Get thought leadership on grant and freelance grant writing strategies every week in your inbox. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/Freelance Grant Writer Academy: Replace your Full-Time Income Writing Grants Part-Time from Home: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-grant-writer-academy/Grant Professional Mentorship: Double your Monthly Revenue with an Income Stream Outside of Grant Writing: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/mentorshipRATE, REVIEW, & FOLLOW THE PODCASTFavor, please? If you love this podcast, would you please do me a favor and leave a review on iTunes or your podcast listener?This helps others find the podcast and I read each and every review!“Every time I listen to Holly’s show, I learn something” <– If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show!Also, if you haven’t done so already, follow the Grant Writing & Funding podcast to get grant and freelance grant writing proven strategies and conversations in your podcast player every single week.Thanks for listening!Warmly,Holly RustickLeading the $1 Billion for Good Movement: By 2030, aspiring and seasoned grant writers inside the Freelance Grant Writer Academy & Grant Professional Mentorship will 1) WIN $1 Billion in Grants, and 2) MAKE $30 Million in their Grant Writing Businesses. We are on our way already.