The Burnt Out Freelancer

🎄 Freelancer friends, let’s get real about surviving holiday peak season with scraps of sanity intact, shall we?In this seasonal episode, we’re going ALL in on how to sidestep holiday overwhelm so you can actually, y’know, enjoy the freakin’ festivities instead of just mainlining caffeine and crying under your desk the whole time. Here’s what we’ll be spilling the eggnog on:☕ Our biggest holiday season fails and lessons learned the hard way  ☕ Why setting festive boundaries is key to not absolutely losing your sh*t☕ Tangible time management tricks for minimizing holiday workload wreckage☕ Planning ahead without becoming the antisocial hermit scribbling endless to-do list☕ How we give ourselves wiggle room for seasonal self-care guilt-freeBottom line - prioritizing both sanity AND the grind is fully possible over the holidays as a freelancer if you use these tips!So get cozy with some cocoa as we share our best advice and personal experience for not only surviving but THRIVING this crazy season.Time to work smarter, not harder so it’s your most wonderful freelance season ever!Our Service Guides:Molly’s ServicesLaTara’s ServicesTry our Fav Email Marketing Platform for free today💾 Check out our favorite Project Management and daily digital planner - Sunsuma! Sign up for a 30 Day Free Trial and make work-life balance a reality so you can feel calm and stay focused. If you are loving this episode, share it on your Instagram stories and tag us (links below) 📲Follow us:Molly’s IGLaTara’s IGPlatforms We Love!Molly likes FreshbooksLaTara likes Honeybooks 📬 Let’s be penpals - send us your questions, feedback + all your deepest darkest secrets here - [email protected] Like the Episode? Buy Us A Coffee to let us know because let’s be honest we need Caffeine to surviveLeave us a review or else 😈Support the showhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/burntoutfreelancer

Friends, want to turn your Instagram into a lead magnet for booking clients for your freelance business? Well dust off your diary ladies, because we're breaking down exactly how to optimize your profile for cooking up business! 📝In this ep, we'll share our best tips for:☕ Crafting attention-grabbing (but honest!) bios ☕ Putting IG's newest features to work FOR you☕ Configuring your username, name + pins for ideal visibility☕ Attracting great prospects through value-driven contentThe strategies we'll reveal are not what the Instagram ‘Experts’ preach - no thirst traps here! Just authentic tactics for making your Insta enticing to ideal prospects amidst the sea of spam.Consider this your crash course on transforming Instagram from time-suck into lead generation powerhouse! We did it, and we'll show you how step-by-step. 😎 Go grab a fresh Matcha! Let's figure out this IG puzzle together...Our Service Guides:Molly’s ServicesLaTara’s ServicesTry our Fav Email Marketing Platform for free today💾 Check out our favorite Project Management and daily digital planner - Sunsuma! Sign up for a 30 Day Free Trial and make work-life balance a reality so you can feel calm and stay focused. If you are loving this episode, share it on your Instagram stories and tag us (links below) 📲Follow us:Molly’s IGLaTara’s IGPlatforms We Love!Molly likes FreshbooksLaTara likes Honeybooks 📬 Let’s be penpals - send us your questions, feedback + all your deepest darkest secrets here - [email protected] Like the Episode? Buy Us A Coffee to let us know because let’s be honest we need Caffeine to surviveLeave us a review or else 😈Support the showhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/burntoutfreelancer

Get 50% off your first year for Flodesk here - our Email Marketing Bestie. Flodesk just launched five new high-converting email templates to help you stand out and make sales this holiday season. What we love most about these templates is how beautiful and easily customizable they are. With all the best sales elements built in—like a countdown timer and e-commerce block—I can quickly brand and send emails in minutes. You can try for free hereIt’s time to settle the age-old freelancer debate once and for all: to niche or not to niche? 🤔 Should you become a specialist or generalize your services?! On today’s episode we’re breaking down exactly when specializing can pay off big time vs when diversifying your offerings is the smarter move.We’ll cover our thoughts and best tips on:☕ The pros and cons of mastering one service area vs being the one-stop shop☕ How we made our own winding journeys through specialization purgatory☕ Tangible tips on finding your personal hybrid of broad expertise + niche focus☕ The crucial step to identify who your ideal clients are BEFORE niching down☕ Our biggest face plants when specializing didn’t quite go as planned  So whether you feel pressured to niche down or want to continue wearing all the hats, tune into this ep for honest advice and funny fails on figuring out it all out.At the end you’ll feel WAY less confused about the best specialization strategy for your unique gifts and attracting aligned clients! So get comfy and hit play for the real tea on all things mastering your market niche. Steep, sip, spill! ☕️✨Our Service Guides:LaTara’s ServicesMolly’s ServicesTry our Fav Email Marketing Platform for free today💾 Check out our favorite Project Management and daily digital planner - Sunsuma! Sign up for a 30 Day Free Trial and make work-life balance a reality so you can feel calm and stay focused. If you are loving this episode, share it on your Instagram stories and tag us (links below) 📲Follow us:LaTara’s IGMolly’s IGPlatforms We Love!Molly likes FreshbooksLaTara likes Honeybooks 📬 Let’s be penpals - send us your questions, feedback + all your deepest darkest secrets here - [email protected] Like the Episode? Buy Us A Coffee to let us know because let’s be honest we need Caffeine to surviveLeave us a review or else 😈Support the showhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/burntoutfreelancer

💾 Check out our favorite Project Management and daily digital planner - Sunsuma! Sign up for a 30 Day Free Trial and make work-life balance a reality so you can feel calm and stay focusedRejection is an inevitable part of the freelance journey. From losing out on projects to having clients end the relationship. And that’s why in this week’s episode, we get real about rejection - because it’s tough ⤵️We’ll cover some mindset shifts to help you bounce back:☕ Don’t take it personally. There are many reasons a lead may say no that have nothing to do with you or your abilities. Timing, budgets, bad fit - don't internalize it☕ Forcing a match rarely ends well. A "no" can just mean something better is coming☕ Learn from feedback when you can. If a client offers advice on why they didn't choose you, view it as an opportunity to improve. Just don't obsess over vague rejections☕ Remember it's a numbers game and you only need one yes to land an amazing client☕ Use rejection to fuel motivation. Let the nos spark you to keep pitching clients until you find one who is wildly enthusiastic about working with youRejection still stings, but focusing on delivering great work and strengthening your business helps. Share your stories of rejection and strategies for resilience - we want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected]  💾 Check out our favorite Project Management and daily digital planner - Sunsuma! Sign up for a 30 Day Free Trial and make work-life balance a reality so you can feel calm and stay focused. What we do:Molly’s ServicesLaTara’s Services📬 Let’s be penpals - send us your questions, feedback + all your deepest darkest secrets here - [email protected] If you are loving this episode, share it on your Instagram stories and tag us (links below) 📲Follow us:Molly’s IGLaTara’s IGOur Favorite Client CRM Platform: Honeybooks < Try today for free Like the Episode? Buy Us A Coffee to let us know because let’s be honest we need Caffeine to surviveLeave us a review or elseSupport the showhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/burntoutfreelancer

In this week’s episode, we’re tackling the question of whether freelancers should outsource tasks or not.Burnout is so real when you're trying to do it all as a solo freelancer or VA. But is outsourcing the solution?Here’s what we’ll cover:☕ The difference between working at an agency vs being an independent freelancer☕ Why you shouldn’t outsource client work to an agency without their knowledge☕ How to be transparent with clients about who is doing their project ☕ Reasons to outsource tasks for your own business - social media, email, calendar management☕ Finding reputable assistants and being cautious of sites like Fiverr☕ How outsourcing your least favorite tasks can help you avoid burnout and grow your businessIf you are ready to start leveraging help so you can stay focused on your core freelance services. Tune in for a raw, honest chat about the pros and cons of outsourcing!💾 Check out our favorite Project Management and daily digital planner - Sunsuma! Sign up for a 30 Day Free Trial and make work-life balance a reality so you can feel calm and stay focused. Just ask one of our VA besties who we turned onto it:"Sunsama has been a LIFESAVER for tracking billable hours and reducing my ADHD executive function struggles. I'm overjoyed with it!"Our Service Guides:Molly’s ServicesLaTara’s Services📬 Let’s be penpals - send us your questions, feedback + all your deepest darkest secrets here - [email protected] If you are loving this episode, share it on your Instagram stories and tag us (links below) 📲Follow us:Molly’s IGLaTara’s IGPlatforms We Love!Molly likes FreshbooksLaTara likes Honeybooks Like the Episode? Buy Us A Coffee to let us know because let’s be honest we need Caffeine to surviveSupport the showhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/burntoutfreelancer

💾 Grab our 30 Day Free Trial and Check out our favorite project management and daily digital planner - Sunsuma! Sign up for a 30 Day Free Trial and make work-life balance a reality so you can feel calm and stay focused.See More.... ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓Hey Burnt Out Freelancers, it’s time to talk pricing strategies! In this episode, we get real about the confusion around hourly rates vs monthly retainers vs service packages.As newbie freelancers, they had no clue how to determine their rates. Tracking hours and constantly billing hourly clients was a pain. There had to be a better way...Turns out, transitioning to defined service packages and retainers is the secret to predictable income and scaling your rates. TL;DR:☕ Why hourly billing is great for starting out but has major downsides long-term☕ How packages create reliable monthly revenue streams from bundled services ☕ When retainers make the most sense for less routine project work☕ Strategies for calculating your rates based on expenses, profit goals, and experience ☕ Tips for gradually increasing rates by bracketing new clients at higher prices☕ The importance of knowing your worth and resisting discounting just to win clientsIf you’re struggling to determine the best pricing model for your freelance business, this episode is a must-listen! Follow along for laugh-out-loud real talk on finding an approach that maximizes your income and sanity. You’ve got this! Now push play + let’s talk money 💰💾 Check out our favorite Project Management and daily digital planner - Sunsuma! Sign up for a 30 Day Free Trial and make work-life balance a reality so you can feel calm and stay focused. Just ask one of our VA besties who we turned onto it:"Sunsama has been a LIFESAVER for tracking billable hours and reducing my ADHD executive function struggles. I'm overjoyed with it!"Our Service Guides:Molly’s ServicesLaTara’s Services📬 Let’s be penpals - send us your questions, feedback + all your deepest darkest secrets here - [email protected] If you are loving this episode, share it on your Instagram stories and tag us (links below) 📲Follow us:LaTara’s IGMolly’s IGPlatforms We Love!Molly likes FreshbooksLaTara likes Honeybooks Support the showhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/burntoutfreelancer

Introducing our BRAND NEW Mini-sode segment: "This Could Have Been an Email" rapid-fire Q&A! 🙌You've been asking for more freelancing advice FAST, so we're answering your top questions in under 5 minutes each. No fluff, just laser-focused tips to level up your game. ⚡️In this first edition, we tackle:☕ How to successfully make the leap to full-time freelancing and crucial tips for acquiring starter clients, and structuring your schedule☕ Productivity secrets introverts need to THRIVE remotely so you can excel as a freelancer☕ We'll explain the game-changing features that make platforms like our favorite Sunsama an absolute necessity for managing multiple clients. ☕ Why rest alone may not "cure" burnout, we'll share how it's a critical piece of the recovery puzzle. We're bringing you the quick, right to the point answers to all your burning freelance questions - just like you wish your pointless meetings would be! 😉💾 Check out our favorite Project Management and daily digital planner - Sunsuma! Sign up for a 30 Day Free Trial and make work-life balance a reality so you can feel calm and stay focused. Just ask one of our VA besties who we turned onto it:"Sunsama has been a LIFESAVER for tracking billable hours and reducing my ADHD executive function struggles. I'm overjoyed with it!"Our Service Guides:Molly’s ServicesLaTara’s Services📬 Let’s be penpals - send us your questions, feedback + all your deepest darkest secrets here - [email protected] If you are loving this episode, share it on your Instagram stories and tag us (links below) 📲Follow us:Molly’s IGLaTara’s IGPlatforms We Love!Molly likes FreshbooksLaTara likes Honeybooks Like the Episode? Buy Us A Coffee to let us know because let’s be honest we need Caffeine to surviveLeave us a review or else 😈Support the showhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/burntoutfreelancer

Hey friends! In this week's episode, we get real about balancing work and daily life as freelancers and WFH moms.Between kids interrupting your Zoom calls and the never-ending pile of chores, we feel your work-from-home burnout! That's why we're sharing our top 5 tips for achieving better work-life integrationTLDR:☕ We share 5 practical tips to help you find more work-life balance☕ Learn how to batch tasks and set boundaries so you can avoid constant interruptions☕ Why multitasking is not working for you☕ How to stop feeling behind on chores and to-dos due to the never ending work load?☕ Learn how taking intentional breaks can actually boost your productivityIt’s time to talk about the not-so-glamorous side of work-from-home life - tune in for an honest, realistic view plus actionable strategies on how to make this amazing life more magical and balanced.Here are some useful links we think you might like…Check out our favorite Project Management and daily digital planner - Sunsuma! Try for free for 30 days and make work-life balance a reality so you can feel calm and stay focused.Our Service Guides:Molly’s ServicesLaTara’s ServicesWe’ve got some exciting news for you. We can now be penpals - send us your questions, feedback + all your deepest darkest secrets here - [email protected] If you are loving this episode, share it on your Instagram stories and tag us (links below) 📲Follow us:Molly’s IGLaTara’s IGPlatforms We Love > Grab our free trials! Molly likes FreshbooksLaTara likes Honeybooks Like the Episode? Buy Us A Coffee because let’s be honest we need Caffeine to surviveLeave us a review or else 😈Support the showhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/burntoutfreelancer

We’ve got some exciting news for you - we can now be penpals! Send us your questions, feedback + all your deepest darkest secrets here - [email protected] Today we are Ctrl Alt Deleting your Imposter Syndrome and conquering this ‘stomach-tied-up-in-knots’ feeling because you are NOT a fraud! ✨Join us in this VERY raw + vulnerable episode, where we open up about our own struggles with imposter syndrome - from putting insane pressure on ourselves, thoughts we have had about each other, to isolating when feeling overwhelmed. Press play to hear our actionable strategies to kick imposter syndrome in the butt because it’s time to face your fears and stop lying to yourself. TLDR:☕ The 5 "types" of imposter syndrome and discover which one aligns with you☕ How to identify your triggers and strategies to overcome them ☕ How the lowest points in life can be used as checkpoints in your progress and why this helps☕ Anxiety, self-doubt and comparing yourself to others is no joke. Reframe your mindset so you can build confidence as a freelancer when imposter syndrome hits hard☕ It's okay to feel like an imposter but the key is to recognize these feelings, seek support, and focus on positive growthIf you are loving this episode, share it on your Instagram stories and tag us (links below) 📲Here are some useful links for you…Check out our favorite Project Management and daily digital planner - Sunsuma! Try for free for 30 days and make work-life balance a reality so you can feel calm and stay focused. Our Service Guides:Molly’s ServicesLaTara’s ServicesPlatforms We Love!Molly likes FreshbooksLaTara likes Honeybooks If you want to connect more with us - try these:Email us: [email protected] us:Molly’s IGLaTara’s IGLike the Episode? Buy Us A Coffee to let us know and because let’s be honest we need Caffeine to surviveLeave us a review or else 😈Support the showhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/burntoutfreelancer

Get ready to marinate as we dish up the final episode to our Three Part Series "How to Get Started as a Freelancer".  Whether you're new to freelancing or a seasoned pro, we will make sure you've got the fundamentals to stop burning out and start ruling your business like the bad*ss we know you are. TLDR:☕ How to send professional contracts to protect your business and avoid problematic clients☕ Invoicing clients and get paid without awkward money convos☕ Onboarding calls - how to start off on the right foot with clients ☕ Logging into all clients accounts during onboarding (ugh what a pain!) ☕ Communicating constantly so clients know you got their back ☕ Offboarding clients without hurt feelings when it’s time to move on ☕ Asking for testimonials you can use to attract more ideal clients Platforms We Love!Molly likes FreshbooksLaTara likes Honeybooks Check out our favorite Project Management and daily digital planner - Sunsuma! Try for free for 30 days and make work-life balance a reality so you can feel calm and stay focused. Our Service Guides:Molly’s ServicesLaTara’s ServicesEmail us: [email protected] us:Molly’s IGLaTara’s IGLike the Episode? Buy Us A Coffee because let’s be honest we need Caffeine to surviveLeave us a review or else 😈Support the showhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/burntoutfreelancer

Welcome back to Part Two of our Series on “How to get started as a freelancer”. In this episode we go all in on RED flags, how to spot scams from a miles away without getting burnt and simple tools to give you the extra edge.TLDR:☕How to spot red flags from potential clients before starting a discovery call. Don't let desperation lead you to nightmare clients! 🚩☕ The best free tools to professionally book discovery calls because first impressions do make a difference☕ Why saying ‘No’ to score creep will result in your business growth☕ Key questions to ask potential clients, including their conversion rate and ideal audience☕ Molly’s big red flag lesson  Like the Episode? Buy Us A Coffee because let’s be honest we need Caffeine to surviveInstagram:Molly’s IGLaTara’s IGWant to check out the platforms we use?Molly likes FreshbooksLaTara likes Honeybooks Leave us a review or else 😈Support the showhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/burntoutfreelancer

As we stared at the blinking cursor on our blank google doc trying to figure out the direction of this podcast and contemplated life, a ‘don’t reinvent the wheel’ of an idea came pouring in: why not begin at well, the beginning? And just like that, our Three Part Series on ‘How to get started as a Freelancer’ was born.In this episode, we give you the inside scoop on getting your biz setup, stop quitting on yourself, to getting paid the right way + on YOUR terms. Cuz mama’s gotta get paid!TLDR:☕ Why it’s time to stop holding yourself back and just F*cking start the thing☕ The reason top notch client communication will be your biggest game changer☕ What to do when you do not have a portfolio and how to start one☕ This is the best business to create with zero start up costs and why flexibility is key☕ Why waiting for the perfect Instagram office will get you nowhere in life☕ Marketing yourself - where to find clients so you’re not scrolling your day awayLike the Episode? Buy Us A Coffee because let’s be honest we need Caffeine to surviveInstagram:Molly’s IGLaTara’s IGWant to check out the platforms we use?Molly loves FreshbooksLaTara's obsessed with Honeybooks Leave us a review or else 😈Support the showhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/burntoutfreelancer

In our Pilot Episode, we go behind-the-scenes on our journey from customer service and hospitality to busting out emails and building website for clients. When 2020 hit and the world became virtual, we took it as the cue to finally make the leap into freelance life! TLDR:☕ How to start out with social media services☕ Being open to trying new services and skills as a bright-eyed newbie freelancer ☕ It’s okay to Google A LOT ☕ The difference between being called a VA (aka slave to the inbox), freelancer (fancy pants for I work in PJs), or service provider (aka I bring the magic) and how your title can transform how clients view (and pay) you!☕ Avoiding burnout so you don't end up sobbing under your desk   ☕ Being honest about the real work-from-home freelance lifeLike the Episode? Buy Us A Coffee because let’s be honest we need Caffeine to survive📱Instagram:Molly’s IGLaTara’s IGWant to check out the platforms we use?Molly likes FreshbooksLaTara likes Honeybooks Leave us a review or else 😈Support the showhttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/burntoutfreelancer