Seize the Kay!

There may be so many other people out there who do what you do, but what do you have that will set you apart?In this episode, I'm breaking down five things that will make your business different from others in your field and will help you to have confidence as you go out and do what God has told you to do!We're (finally!) almost wrapping up season 1, but there's one more thing before the year is out! Before I get too far ahead of myself, let's get into the five ingredients that will make your business successful ✨Connect with Kay!Instagram // https://instagram.com/_kaykonutTikTok // https://www.tiktok.com/@kaykorodAnd remember, "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9

When I was recording this episode, it was perfect happenstance that I heard people mention a few specific things regarding building a business. In this episode, we'll dissect each of those issues.People said: "What if I don't want a side hustle. What if I want to keep this a hobby?""Once I get started, I will be fine, but getting started is the hardest part." (Hint: listen to episodes 1 and 2 for more!)"I have no idea what I'm doing."These sayings aren't just sayings but potential excuses keeping you from starting a business and making some extra. After this episode, they won't stop you anymore! Connect with Kay!Instagram // https://instagram.com/_kaykonutTikTok // https://www.tiktok.com/@kaykorodAnd remember, "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9

Most people do one of two things: they immediately jump at the chance, or they avoid working with friends and family like the plague. Ultimately, you'll have to answer this question yourself, but in this episode, I give a list of pros and cons that will help you decide if it seems like a good idea for you. With my own real-life examples —good and bad—, my goal is to give you the tools to help you make a prudent decision about whether or not it's a good idea to have your mom as a client. (Hint: my dad has been one of my best clients ever!)So before you say yes or no, let's dive into this episode ✨Connect with Kay!Instagram // https://instagram.com/_kaykonutTikTok // https://www.tiktok.com/@kaykorodAnd remember, "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9

Had to use my government name for this one 😅I know, I know. So much time has gone by, BUT here's an episode with a very brief explanation, and more importantly, a call to all of us who have fallen off (or put off) the bandwagon of what the Lord has called us to.I'm just going to let you listen to it. See you guys soon ✨Connect with Kay!Instagram // https://instagram.com/_kaykonutTikTok // https://www.tiktok.com/@kaykorodAnd remember, "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9

There are endless ways to get clients, and I'm sure that there will be more episodes on ideas to get clients. For now, we're starting off nice and easy because getting clients can initially seem daunting.With the help of social media, your community, and a little bit of courage, you're going to get your first clients! In this episode, you're going to hear about three ways to make that happen, and they're methods that you can do today—even while you listen to this episode in real time!No more dilly-dallying. Let's get those clients!Connect with Kay!Instagram // https://instagram.com/_kaykonutTikTok // https://www.tiktok.com/@kaykorodAnd remember, "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9

We all know that social media can be a beast. There are so many creators and content types. Even starting to film a video can feel like a feat until you, like Nike said, just do it. These three types of content are going to help a) you know what to post, b) your content most likely perform better, and c) get started!As promised, I included some examples below:Skits --> https://www.instagram.com/reel/CrWhF8dJZ86/Trends --> https://www.instagram.com/reel/CreYzfruVZv/Short Videos --> https://www.instagram.com/reel/CxBt-iUuSVq/It's been your homework to get the social media page of your choice up and running. (I've been picking on Instagram, but honestly, anything works if you choose to use social media as a marketing platform.) Now, it's time to get posting!Connect with Kay!Instagram // https://instagram.com/_kaykonutTikTok // https://www.tiktok.com/@kaykorodAnd remember, "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9

There's something I need to clarify from the last episode.Let's get something straight: you do not have to do anything for free. If you're working, you can—and should—be compensated for your time. This is a rule of thumb we should live by, and you'll hear me mention this in the episode.And—and that's a big AND—there may be some opportunities especially in the beginning or at other pertinent times as you build your business where doing some work for free could happen to be beneficial. This episode breaks down three of those instances.Connect with Kay!Instagram // https://instagram.com/_kaykonutTikTok // https://www.tiktok.com/@kaykorodAnd remember, "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9

We made it! Yes, we had quite a bit to get through before we could get here, and as you know, it's all necessary for the process. This episode is about how to charge, and trying to figure this out can be an absolute beast, especially if you're service-based. Should you charge hourly? Per project? What about a package deal? There are so many options that you can choose from. My goal with this episode is to narrow you down to a few options.I take you through three specific methods depending on your current business level to help you determine your pricing. One is as simple as looking around to see what other businesses like yours are doing, but another requires trial and error. The most intensive one will send you back to your high school Algebra 1 class. Don't worry. I walk you through it, but you should probably watch along on YouTube here: https://youtube.com/@kdlcreativecoWe're diving right in because your Instagram account should be up now 👀, and your business name should be chosen. Before we start talking to clients, we need to know how much we're charging them, and I'm here to help! If you haven't grabbed your notebook yet, this will be an episode where you'll probably want to do that. Like stat.Connect with Kay!Instagram // https://instagram.com/_kaykonutTikTok // https://www.tiktok.com/@kaykorodAnd remember, "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9

I know, I know.You're wondering when we will get to all of the juicy stuff of how do I charge, who do I work with, how do I find them, the list goes on, and I promise that all starts next week.However, before we jump into that material, there are a few more things that you need to know—well, 10 things in fact—that will help to make your entrepreneurship journey at least a little bit smoother.This episode is more about assessment because every point is something I wish I had known and accepted sooner. Some of these points may seem obvious at first, but as you continue in your entrepreneurship journey, you may start to notice some of these pop up for you. I would rather you know this now rather than later when you're underway. You'll just have to take my word on this one.Connect with Kay!Instagram // https://instagram.com/_kaykonutTikTok // https://www.tiktok.com/@kaykorodAnd remember, "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9

So you listened to episode one and said, "Sure! I can do that," but then "never got around to it."Maybe you thought about it and almost went to press publish, but then you started having some thoughts:What if no one supports me?What if I'm not good enough to do this?What if I can't keep up with this commitment?What if everything goes right, and I can't handle it?Not to worry because in this episode, we're addressing five fears that may have kept you from starting, but they won't continue to keep you from starting.To get past the fear though, we gotta crack them Bibles open baby! Don't forget to grab your drink of choice and a notebook too, and let's get ready to carpe diem.Connect with Kay!Instagram // https://instagram.com/_kaykonutTikTok // https://www.tiktok.com/@kaykorodAnd remember, "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9

I hope you're ready to carpe diem because I know I am!Wow! I cannot believe we made it to the first episode! In episode 1, I'm sharing my story and how you can start—and a little of what to expect when starting—your creative venture today. No really. You have homework, but it should only take a few minutes. Plus, I share one of my favorite scriptures that will give you some courage if you're feeling unworthy or maybe a little fearful but don't worry. We're covering that—how to get over the fear—in episode two. Before I get too ahead of myself, let's start with this episode, shall we?If you're not ready, you better get ready because we're headed on the journey of a lifetime!Connect with Kay!Instagram // https://instagram.com/_kaykonutTikTok // https://www.tiktok.com/@kaykorodAnd remember, "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9

Are you ready to carpe diem?With over a decade of freelancing under her belt, let Kay Rodriguez lead you through the intricacies of creative freelancing. Seize the Kay is not just a podcast; it's your toolkit for learning how to get your next creative venture up and running as you get practical tools on how to start making money with your skills. From getting over the fear of starting, to the wild world of client relationships, we're going to cover everything while keeping Jesus at the center of it all. So, grab a cup of your drink of choice and a notebook, and let’s get ready to seize the Kay!Connect with Kay!Instagram // https://instagram.com/_kaykonutTikTok // https://www.tiktok.com/@kaykorodAnd remember, "Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9