Self-Made Marketer

Clutter doesn't only exist IRL. In this episode, I share my top tips for decluttering your digital life as an online business owner so you can stay focused and productive. Build and launch a profitable freelance business in less than a week with the ⁠⁠5 Days to Freelance Blueprint⁠⁠ . Grab My FREE Resource: ⁠⁠⁠⁠How to Start Freelancing With No Experience⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Say "hi" on Instagram...

Your vision is the North Star that guides all of your business decisions, how do you get started with bringing your big vision to life? In this episode, I share a simple strategy for taking the first step without getting overwhelmed so you can start making progress. Build and launch a profitable freelance business in less than a week with the ⁠5 Days to Freelance Blueprint⁠ . Grab My FREE Resource...

Goals and resolutions are great, but what about your bigger vision? If you aren't giving yourself CEO time and space, you won't have the clarity you need to succeed. In this episode, I share my 3-step process for achieving clarity and staying on track so your business has the best possible foundation. This is episode 1/5 of the Fresh Start Series, a series to help you press rest on your st...

Freelancing and digital products are both incredible ways to create a business that gives you more time, money, and freedom. Depending on where you're starting from, one may be better than the other. In this episode, I talk about what you need to get started with each of these online business models so you can decide which one is right for you. Save $20 on the ⁠⁠⁠⁠5 Days to Freelance Blueprint...

How long do you *really* need to knock out your to-do list? In this episode, I share a process for setting deadlines strategically so you can get more done in less time. Open your project management tool and calendar and use it to map out your goals and projects. Grab My New FREE Resource: How to Start Freelancing With No Experience Save $20 on the ⁠⁠⁠5 Days to Freelance Blueprint ⁠⁠⁠ with code SE...

There's a lot of freelancing advice out there that tells you what to do, but what about what you should avoid? In this episode, I break down the three things that seem like good ideas but actually end up holding freelancers back. Save $20 on the ⁠⁠5 Days to Freelance Blueprint ⁠⁠ with code SELFMADE20 at checkout through December 31, 2023. Follow me on Instagram Hosted by freelance digital mark...

Social media is a great way for freelancers to gain visibility  — if you play your cards right. In this episode, I dig into the do's and don'ts of promoting yourself on social media as a freelancer and share the platform every freelancer MUST be on. (Hint: It ain't Instagram!) Save $20 on the ⁠5 Days to Freelance Blueprint ⁠ with code SELFMADE20 at checkout through December 31, 2023. H...

What if I told you that you could be pitching to your ideal clients by next week? It's possible, and in this episode, I walk you through my 5-day process for building and launching a freelance business. Save $20 on the 5 Days to Freelance Blueprint with code SELFMADE20 at checkout through December 31, 2023. Hosted by freelance digital marketer Jenessa Stark, Self-Made Marketer is a podcast for...

Freelancing has low startup costs compared to other businesses, like say a brick-and-mortar business or a product-based business where you have to invest in inventory. But there are usually some costs involved. In this episode, I'm breaking down those costs and sharing some of the ways I’ve found to save on these expenses. Find all of the tools and resources mentioned in this article: https://...

Discovery calls are often your chance to make a good first impression with potential clients. If you're introverted and consider yourself socially awkward, the pressure is real! As someone who falls into the introverted-slash-awkward category, I struggled with my discovery calls in the beginning. In this episode, I share the tips and strategies that made my discovery calls less stressful and e...

"But how do you find clients?" This is one of the top questions freelancers and aspiring freelancers ask. I'm demystifying the client-finding process with six methods I've used personally or seen others use to build their business. Commit to one or try them all to find the right method for your freelance business. Self-Made Marketer is a podcast for marketers and aspiring markete...

This is the story of how I went from homeless high school dropout to having a thriving freelance marketing business — with plenty of speed bumps and pit stops along the way. I also share what you can expect on upcoming episodes of the Self-Made Marketer Podcast. Til next time, Jenessa Self-Made Marketer is a podcast for marketers and aspiring marketers who are bootstrapping their way to success. T...