Help I'm a Freelancer

Freelancing life ain’t easy!

From convincing your mum you have a ‘real job’ to explaining to your partner why you haven’t done the laundry while you were working all day.

It can be tricky business! So, let’s grab a cup of coffee and talk about it…

Join hosts Holly and Charlotte as they share expert tips on how to navigate the wild world of freelancing.

🗓️ New episodes every two weeks.

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20 episodes
Updated May 31, 2024

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May 31, 2024 · 22 min
38 Cashflow Conundrums: How to Get Paid on Time
Haven't been paid by your client? Annoyed about never getting paid on time? Tune in as we chat about proactive approaches, negotiation tactics, and legal options to ensure you get paid what you deserve for your hard work. Whether you're a seasoned freelancer or just starting out, this episode will help you keep a level head, not feel bad for chasing money and help you thrive as your own boss! -------------------------------------- Looking for new clients? We tell you how exactly we landed our dream clients in our 31-page guide. Download ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠our ebook here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you fell in love with this episode, why not ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buy us a coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠? We appreciate your support!
May 17, 2024 · 33 min
37 Battling Writer's Block Like Your Income Depends On It
Writer's block is a pain... especially if you work as a writer. If your income depends on your creativity, it can be tough. So, how do you battle it? In this episode, we talk about: When and how we experience writer's block Strategies to overcome it How to plan your work to avoid this issue -------------------------------------- Looking for new clients? We tell you how exactly we landed our dream clients in our 31-page guide. Download ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠our ebook here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you fell in love with this episode, why not ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buy us a coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠? We appreciate your support!
May 3, 2024 · 21 min
36 Taking An Actual Holiday (Without Feeling Guilty)
As freelancers it can be hard to take long breaks, not only logistically, but in our minds. From preparing, planning, telling clients, to winding down and not worrying about whether we will lose it all, we're here to talk about how we plan for holidays. How to best prepare for a guilt free trip How to switch off from clients and work How to cover all bases and allow yourself to enjoy your time off -------------------------------------- Looking for new clients? We tell you how exactly we landed our dream clients in our 31-page guide. Download ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠our ebook here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you fell in love with this episode, why not ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buy us a coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠? We appreciate your support!
Apr 19, 2024 · 17 min
35 The Contradictions of Freelancing (and How to Deal with Them!)
Freelancing is full of contradictions. Allow us to get atop our soapbox and discuss the following problems: You have to be cheap but not too cheap You have to be approachable but professional You have to be available but not desperate ---- Looking for new clients? We tell you how exactly we landed our dream clients in our 31-page guide. Download ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠our ebook here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you fell in love with this episode, why not ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buy us a coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠? We appreciate your support!
Apr 5, 2024 · 13 min
34 Reimagining Work: The Four-Day Work Week Revolution
Do you feel like there's not enough hours in the day? If you're 'time poor,' now is the time to do something about it. Enter, the four-day work week. In this episode, we will chat about: How time off = better productivity The importance of boundaries Where to literally find the time to have off --- Looking for new clients? We tell you how exactly we landed our dream clients in our 31-page guide. Download ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠our ebook here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you fell in love with this episode, why not ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠buy us a coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠? We appreciate your support!
Mar 22, 2024 · 17 min
33 How to Make Friends on Bumble BFF without Feeling Awkward
Making friends should be the most natural thing in the world. So... when did it get so hard? When you're an adult — not to mention a freelancer who works solo — meeting people can be tough. Allow us to help! In this episode, we talk about: How we met on Bumble BFF (and what that is!) Advice on reaching out to new people How to make friends and keep them going strong ---- Looking for new clients? We tell you how exactly we landed our dream clients in our 31 page e-book. Download ⁠⁠⁠our ebook here⁠⁠⁠. If you fell in love with this episode, why not ⁠⁠⁠buy us a coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠? We appreciate your support!
Mar 8, 2024 · 12 min
32 Why We're Jealous of People Working in Offices
Working for yourself isn't all sunshine and rainbows. No, there are times when it can have its disadvantages. The truth is most people meet their closest friends at work. So, what happens when you take work out of the equation? In this episode, we talk about: What happens when you work alone How coworking spaces can help Why being an adult feels all kinds of weird ---- Looking for new clients? We tell you how exactly we landed our dream clients in our 31 page e-book. Download ⁠⁠our ebook here⁠⁠. If you fell in love with this episode, why not ⁠⁠buy us a coffee⁠⁠⁠? We appreciate your support!
Feb 23, 2024 · 20 min
31 How to Fall Head Over Heels in Love with Your Work
“If you do what you love, you'll never work a day in your life.” The whole point of freelancing is that you should love your job. But how can you keep the flames of passion burning? In this episode, we discuss: How to love every day of work (even the dull ones!) Why you should work smarter not longer Our love of Hamilton and Taylor Swift 🔥 ---- Looking for new clients? We tell you how exactly we landed our dream clients in our 31 page e-book. Download ⁠our ebook here⁠. If you fell in love with this episode, why not ⁠buy us a coffee⁠⁠? We appreciate your support!
Feb 22, 2024 · 25 sec
Preview: How to Fall Head Over Heels in Love with Your Work
In tomorrow's episode, we will be chatting about L-O-V-E! Whether you've hit a career slump or want to reignite your passion, tune in then to hear more gems of wisdom like this one.
Feb 9, 2024 · 19 min
30 How to Find Your Freelance Tribe — with Guest Helen Coston
Starting out as a freelancer can be... lonely. There — we said it. That's why it's important to find your community or "tribe". In this week's episode, we talk to Helen Coston, founder of Fellow Freelancers, about: The truth about working for yourself Why you should never be jealous of other freelancers How to find your people on and offline -- Looking for more inspiration? We've put our combined 13+ years of experience and expertise into our 31 page e-book. We tell you how exactly we landed our dream clients from A-Z. Check out ⁠our ebook here⁠. If you enjoyed this episode, why not ⁠buy us a coffee⁠⁠? We appreciate your support!
Jan 26, 2024 · 27 min
29 Freelancing Fears: The Worries That Keep Us Up at Night
We won't beat around the bush — freelancing can be scary at times. When you're lying in bed, (over)thinking about the day ahead, you might question why you're in this game at all. So, let's talk about it. In this episode, we will cover: What our main freelancing fears are How we overcome them Plus, there's a furry guest star that you might want to listen out for. If you enjoyed this episode, why not ⁠buy us a coffee⁠⁠? We appreciate your support! Ebook: How to land your dream clients fast
Jan 12, 2024 · 33 min
28 The Secret to Starting Freelancing Plus Strategies to Land First Clients
You’re bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, and you’re ready to start your freelancing life. There’s just one teeny, tiny problem… You have absolutely zero idea where to start. Luckily, you’ve come to the right place. In this episode, we talk about how you can start from scratch and win clients. You will learn: What you need to get started as a freelancer Where you should (and shouldn’t!) be looking for work How to win clients and keep them Want to land your dream clients? We've put our combined 13+ years of experience and expertise into our 31 page e-book. We tell you step by step how exactly we landed our dream clients from A-Z. Check out our ebook here. If you enjoyed this episode, why not buy us a coffee⁠? We appreciate your support!
Dec 29, 2023 · 29 min
27 Pep Talk: How to Handle Losing a Client Without Losing Hope
The worst has happened! Your favourite client has decided to say goodbye to you and you don't know what to do. Don't panic... The truth is that we have all been there. (Yes, us too!) Rather than crawling up into a ball and crying, let's talk about how you can cope. In this episode, you will learn: How to change your mindset around losing clients What you can do to make yourself feel better Like what you hear? Why not ⁠buy us a coffee⁠?
Dec 15, 2023 · 25 min
26 Your Personality is the Key to Freelance Success — with Guest Adam Faulkner
There once was a time when LinkedIn was a sea of job announcements, CVs, and humble brags. But... times have changed. In this episode, we speak to Adam Faulkner, a freelance videographer who has cracked the social network. Thanks to his funny and authentic online content, he's a pro at making real connections. You can expect to learn: Why your personality is your best asset The best way to generate LinkedIn content How to make the right impression on people Like what you hear? Buy us a coffee to let us know!
Dec 1, 2023 · 23 min
25 How to Network Like Your Work Depends On It — with Guest Becky Whittaker
Networking doesn't have to be a bore. If you've been putting off this pesky little task for a while, you're not alone. But it's time to bite the bullet and start getting yourself out there — literally. In this episode, we speak to SEO legal writer, Becky Whittaker, about how to get it right. You will learn: How to go to networking sessions without being nervous Ways to up your LinkedIn game and connect with real people Like what you hear? Buy us a coffee and let us know about it!
Nov 17, 2023 · 26 min
24 Your Rates Are Definitely Too Low — with Guest Jenni Hill
Let's talk about everyone's least favourite subject: money. It makes the world go 'round... but are you getting enough of it? In this episode, we speak to money expert Jenni Hill about how to manage your personal finances and why you should charge more. You will learn: Why buying lattes is not the cause of your financial woes How to create 3 budgets (including a dream budget!) How to figure out what you should be charging
Nov 3, 2023 · 22 min
23 How to Set Boundaries with Everybody including Yourself!
You’re burned-out, frazzled, and feel like you don’t have a moment to spare. If that sounds familiar, chances are, you’re terrible at setting boundaries. As a freelancer, you are supposed to be in total control of your job, your time, and your finances. But it doesn't always feel that way. We’ve been there, done it, and now we want to share how you can too. In this episode, you will learn the following: Why boundaries matter to freelancers How to set boundaries with clients How to set boundaries with friends and family How to set boundaries with yourself ☕ Grab a cup of coffee… and let’s talk about it.
Oct 20, 2023 · 24 min
22 Social Media 101: How to Reach Clients in the Digital World — with Guest Elena Manukyan
Social media isn’t just about pictures of cats and lip-synced videos. As a freelancer, you can use the power of social media to reach clients — new and old. If you’re not sure where to start, you’ve come to the right place. In this episode, we speak to Elena Manukyan, a social media and branding expert, and founder of Socially Legal. In this episode, you can expect to learn: The value of using social media as a freelancer How to come up with clever content that reaches your clients Advice on how you can get started in the digital world!
Oct 6, 2023 · 30 min
21 Is That Even Legal? Freelance Contracts — with Guest Charlotte Gerrish
Freelance contracts can feel like a total minefield. But, when you work for yourself, you need to understand them. It’s all about protecting yourself and your business. Wrapping your head around the legal side of your business can be intimidating. We spoke to expert, Charlotte Gerrish, to find out the following: Whether you need a contract as a freelancer The components every freelance contract should include What could happen if you don’t have a contract Looking for some extra help? Gerrish Legal’s contract automation tool cuts down the time you waste worrying about getting the small print right. All of our service agreements have been drafted by our in-house lawyers based on their years of experience. At the end of the episode, we offer a 20% discount code for any contract portal purchases. We're not affiliates.
Sep 22, 2023 · 22 min
20 Launching an Agency and Back Again — with Ceels Lockley from Fiercely Freelance
You’ve got a robust client base. Your schedule is packed-out. Your testimonials are always glowing. So, there’s just one thing left to do: Start an agency. If you’re thinking about levelling up, we’ve got you. We speak to someone who has been there, done that, and got the t-shirt. Yes, it’s the mastermind that is Ceels Lockley from Fiercely Freelance. You can listen to her brilliant podcast here. In this episode, you can expect to learn: The difference between freelancing and running an agency When the right time is to launch an agency How to have tricky conversations with your clients Why it’s perfectly okay to change your mind!