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EPISODE · Dec 15, 2023 · 16 MIN

How To Stay Focused and Productive as a Freelancer (+ Free 30/60/90 Day Plan Template)

from Freelance Cake · host Austin L. Church

In this episode, Austin explores the root problem freelancers face and the constant battle to ignore distractions in the midst of an overwhelming number of to-dos: marketing, client projects, website updates… No wonder many freelancers are burned out!The truth is, we don’t really want to get more done. No, we want to focus on the right things at the right time, and push the unimportant stuff to the periphery.So how can freelancers and consultants get clarity, reduce complexity, and build momentum faster?You create an actionable plan you believe in.If you want to do that and make minimum viable to transform your freelance business, be sure to grab the free 30/60/90 day plan template Austin mentions at the end.Key pointsWhat is the root problem for freelancers and consultants? (03:34)What is the solution to the freelance focus problem? (08:25)How can freelancers get more done without burning out? (11:42)What is the next step? (14:57)Notable Quotes"You get more done by doing less but better.""When you have a plan you believe in and make minimum viable progress each day, you will transform your freelance business."Resources mentioned in this episode:30/60/90 Action Plan: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1T_FyjAEPRqO-W1s0VqmSsDkLewm4v2wYReLgWrgqU5E/edit?usp=sharingBusiness Redesign Group Coaching Program: https://www.freelancecake.com/coachingThis episode of Freelance Cake is brought to you by CrowdHealthHealthcare in the US is complicated, confusing, and highly personal. Insurance premiums, deductibles, and copays can get really expensive, especially for freelancers and consultants who don’t have an employer paying for anything. Over the last 7 years, my family has saved $60,000+ in premiums, deductibles, and other out-of-pocket medical expenses that we would have paid with our previous insurance policy. Healthcare crowdfunding has been a game changer for us. If you live in the U.S. and you haven’t already explored what CrowdHealth has to offer, take the time to educate yourself. And if you decide you want to give them a try, go to www.joincrowdhealth.com. You can use promo code FREELANCECAKE during sign-up to save $99 per month for 3 months.Listen, rate, and subscribe!For specific beliefs, principles, and practices you can use right away to make the freelance game more profitable and satisfying, subscribe to Freelance Cake podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts!

In this episode, Austin explores the root problem freelancers face and the constant battle to ignore distractions in the midst of an overwhelming number of to-dos: marketing, client projects, website updates… No wonder many freelancers are burned out!The truth is, we don’t really want to get more done. No, we want to focus on the right things at the right time, and push the unimportant stuff to the periphery.So how can freelancers and consultants get clarity, reduce complexity, and build momentum faster?You create an actionable plan you believe in.If you want to do that and make minimum viable to transform your freelance business, be sure to grab the free 30/60/90 day plan template Austin mentions at the end.Key pointsWhat is the root problem for freelancers and consultants? (03:34)What is the solution to the freelance focus problem? (08:25)How can freelancers get more done without burning out? (11:42)What is the next step? (14:57)Notable Quotes"You get more done by doing less but better.""When you have a plan you believe in and make minimum viable progress each day, you will transform your freelance business."Resources mentioned in this episode:30/60/90 Action Plan: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1T_FyjAEPRqO-W1s0VqmSsDkLewm4v2wYReLgWrgqU5E/edit?usp=sharingBusiness Redesign Group Coaching Program: https://www.freelancecake.com/coachingThis episode of Freelance Cake is brought to you by CrowdHealthHealthcare in the US is complicated, confusing, and highly personal. Insurance premiums, deductibles, and copays can get really expensive, especially for freelancers and consultants who don’t have an employer paying for anything. Over the last 7 years, my family has saved $60,000+ in premiums, deductibles, and other out-of-pocket medical expenses that we would have paid with our previous insurance policy. Healthcare crowdfunding has been a game changer for us. If you live in the U.S. and you haven’t already explored what CrowdHealth has to offer, take the time to educate yourself. And if you decide you want to give them a try, go to www.joincrowdhealth.com. You can use promo code FREELANCECAKE during sign-up to save $99 per month for 3 months.Listen, rate, and subscribe!For specific beliefs, principles, and practices you can use right away to make the freelance game more profitable and satisfying, subscribe to Freelance Cake podcast on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts!

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