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Hi freelancers!

I hope you had a wonderful holiday week and are preparing for a lovely and safe start to the new year.

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I had the pleasure of being a guest on Stefanie Beach’s “The Digital Marketeer” podcast earlier this year and it just went live in December.

In this episode, Stefanie and I discuss the following topics:

✔️ How I got started

✔️ The types of writing I like to do

✔️ Freelance rates

✔️ The state of the freelance industry

✔️ How to find clients and freelance jobs

✔️ My thoughts on AI

✔️ and more

It’s basically like picking my brain for free and getting answers to common FAQs I get about running a freelance business after 20 years in this industry.

Here’s the link to listen on Spotify while doing chores, running errands, taking the dog for a walk, or relaxing at home.

If this inspires you to book a one-on-one freelance coaching session with me, reply to this email or learn more here

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