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Are you a seasoned freelancer working towards establishing yourself as more of a scaling service provider in 2024? In this episode I’m breaking down the 5 key steps you need in your business game plan this year. I’m now accepting clients into my signature mastermind, Offer Suite Oracle. Apply here: http://ceelslockley.co/application :: FOLLOW + CONNECT WITH CEELS https://www.instagram.com/ceels.lo...

My business journey hasn’t been an easy ride, honestly. It has been surrounded by a lot of failures, but I’m proud to say that changed this year. 2023 has become my most peaceful and profitable year (yet!), and I want to share with you what I did to achieve it.  While having the right mindset and never believing in what I do have contributed massively to my success, these were some of the things I...

Does SEO seem like a big wall that’s impossible to climb? The good news is that it’s not as difficult as it seems and there are ways to have great SEO for your website without having to spam or wait years for good results! In this episode, Naomi and Louise from Lucky Night Studio break down some of the most common SEO myths, including that it isn’t as techy as it seems plus what steps you can take...

Yes, it’s possible to step away from your business without feeling guilty or having a nervous system overload. For that, I have a couple of tips that will make that process easier and avoid unnecessary stress.  From the obvious, such as preparing your holidays weeks (or even months!) in advance, to the not-so-obvious, such as delegating or giving your clients contact information to keep open commu...

In the corporate world, there are many habits you will pick up in order to climb the corporate ladder and become successful. But did you know that those habits can interfere with your goal of becoming a peaceful CEO once for your own business? I’ve seen so many service providers struggle in their day-to-day tasks because they continue to work the same way they did in a corporate workplace, overwor...

Change is one thing that needs to happen in every business if you want to grow. However, there are many adjustments that you need to make for that growth to happen, including those little things that you may think you already stopped doing a long time ago. One of those things most people think they stopped doing from their earlier freelancer days was people-pleasing. But the truth is, most service...

You can build an amazing team with people ready to help you take your business to the next level. However, creating a team can be a stressful experience for many service providers and agency owners. That’s why I have 5 rules to create a great team that will save you a lot of unnecessary stress. Some of these rules you are about to learn, in hindsight, might seem obvious but a lot of service provid...

Creating your own business does not equal having to work a crazy number of hours each week. In this episode, Hannah Zora Strong joins me to discuss how her PPC consultancy business has allowed her to work only 24 hours per week and still profit over 6 figures without losing her passion for her business. Hannah Zora Strong is a PPC consultant with more than 9 years of experience. She has survived 3...

If you’re an experienced service provider looking to grow your business, today’s episode is a must listen bitesize pep talk just for you – especially if you’re not yet charging 5 figures per project, but you’d love to make that shift soon. Listen in to hear the key mindset shifts that I personally made on my journey to charging £10K+ per project, including moving away from your mind drama about mo...

Running a business does not have to feel hard, despite what the corporate world has taught you about work and productivity. In this episode of Peaceful Service Provider, I’m sharing my 5 principles for living a peaceful life in business. You’ll hear why putting yourself and your needs at the heart of your business is crucial, as well as building space in your life for everything that’s NOT work. M...

How many times has it happened to you that you get a message from a client late in the evening or maybe on a weekend and they’re asking you to do *just one thing*? And then you sigh, open up your laptop and do it? Well, I’m here to say NO MORE. In this live Zoom Room episode of the Peaceful Service Pro podcast, I’m helping you to brainstorm and set clear, strong boundaries to protect your time, sa...

My special guest this week on the podcast is Jasmine Haitalani, a branding expert for 6 and 7 figure coaches and CEO of Highflier Powerhouse. Jasmine joins me to discuss the process and considerations for establishing and growing a brand, from creative decision-making to building your reputation in your industry. Interviewing Jasmine was a huge inspiration for me and my own rebrand too – thank you...

Do you find discovery calls challenging? This week on the podcast I’m sharing 8 of my golden rules for keeping sales calls both effective and ethical – because selling doesn’t shouldn’t have to be a painful process you dread. Today’s lessons will help make your discovery calls more streamlined so that you can get the information you need and move them closer to a ‘yes’ that they truly feel great a...

This week, on the 100th episode, I am super excited to share a brand new look and feel for the show before welcoming my special guest, Sophie Belle. Introducing Peaceful Service Pro, our evolved podcast, with all the content you know and love from me under a brand new name. Sophie joins me to share the benefits of breathing your way from business stress to business success, and I also take part in...

Hey my love, welcome to my first ever LIVE workshop/podcast! On this very special episode of Fiercely Freelance, I’m tackling the questions that my amazing Instagram followers and workshop participants asked me about building incredible offers to sell to your dream clients. Get ready to shift your business mindset into the next gear up 🔥🔥🔥 I cover everything from what offers are to how to creat...

Babe, I’ve got a knowledge bomb to drop on you today and it’s this: Sometimes, what you believe is what’s actually true. If you’re sitting in your office feeding yourself a lot of BS around why you’re not making enough money right now, those myths are your own reality. So on this episode of Fiercely Freelance, I’m helping to shift your perspective on pricing so that you can start to earn the 💸💸...

Working less and earning more from your freelance business is the actual DREAM, but it doesn’t happen overnight. If you want to achieve it, you need to get strategic about the freelancing services you offer to your clients and how you package and manage them. And that’s where I come in! Because if you have questions about your freelance business and offer suite, I’ve got answers for you babe 💜💜...

It doesn’t matter where you’re at in your freelancing journey because a business dry spell can happen to us all. You know, one of those months where new leads slow to a crawl and your bottom line is really at the bottom. But being a fierce freelancer means taking a step back from the day-to-day to analyse where you’re going wrong and how to fix it! So on this episode of Fiercely Freelance, I’m hel...

Hi there babe! Which of these sounds more like you: You’re a fierce freelancer with iron-strong boundaries set around your free time so that you can do the things you love, OR that you’re a busy business owner who’s rushing around working all the hours under the sun, cramming in client work to get everything done? I know which one I want to be! So in this episode of Fiercely Freelance, I’m going t...

Hi there my love! In this episode of Fiercely Freelance, I’m taking a step back from all the strategy stuff and looking at the other key element of your freelance business: you. Get ready to go deep into the mindset work as I walk you through the 4 mental blocks you might have which will hold you back from having the business you want.  I go through the 4 very common mindset blocks that I see in f...

Hello love, thanks for dropping by ❤️ In this super quick episode of Fiercely Freelance, I’m giving you a friendly reminder that yes, you can step away from day rates and yes, you can earn more money from your freelance business while working fewer hours. Listen in to find out how! I give you 5 top tips on scaling up your freelance business to give you more money in less time. These techniques wil...

Hello there my love! I’m carrying on with my summer series of Fiercely Freelance where I’m giving you a quick, powerful lesson in flipping your business model to make it work for you. And today, I’m telling you why day rates suuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck and what you can do about it! I give you the 3 major reasons why day rates suck balls so that you understand why it’s time for you to move on. Then I intr...

Hey babe, welcome to the first summer edition of Fiercely Freelance! This snappy little episode gives you the 3 steps that you need to follow to identify your freelance business niche so that you can design the business that YOU want.  I’m giving you an easy, 3-step breakdown guide to niching so that you find a niche that works for you. Grab a pen and paper and jot down your ideas, working out you...

Hey love! It’s been a while since I have a guest on the pod but that’s all about to change! Today I’m getting back into the Frankly Freelance vibe and chatting with the fab Laura Mackenzie of Kelp Collective. Laura set up her VA business, Kelp Collective, to help creative businesses to thrive and she’s here to share her freelancing story.  Laura begins by telling me how she got her start in freela...

It happens to so many freelancers: you want to go for that big client or ask for more money for that huge project, but when it comes to the crunch… you don’t. Why? Because of the voice in your head telling you that you’re not good enough or that you don’t deserve it. But babe, that’s bullsh*t! In this episode of Fiercely Freelance, I tell you how to flip the script on your negative assumptions.  T...