The Live Free Podcast with Micala Quinn

One of the myths about freelancing is that you can't make consistent and reliable income. That's what I thought when I first heard about freelancing. I would imagine a starving artist living downtown but that's far from the truth when it comes to today's freelancers! In this episode I am walking you through 3 ways to create consistent and reliable income as a freelancer. These...

With a FB group of over 49,000 Etsy shop owners, Nancy Badillo hears firsthand how much help these business owners need to run their shops! In this episode I chat with Nancy, who is an Etsy coach, on what services Etsy sellers need from freelancers and where freelancers can connect with them. Nancy knows this niche so well and her insight will inspire you to specialize in this underserved market!...

Have you heard of the new social app called Clubhouse? It is hot right now in the online space and for good reason! In this episode I am sharing two powerful ways to use Clubhouse to find freelance clients! I'm usually reluctant to learn a new social media platform but Clubhouse has real potential for online networking! In this episode I cover what Clubhouse is, why it's a great place to...

If you'd really prefer to build your business without social media then this episode is for you! I'm chatting with Charity Johnson on how she landed clients as a bookkeeper without networking in Facebook groups or on Instagram. Charity shares what she thought she needed to do to be a successful freelancer and what she actually did. We also talk about how important it is to stay focused o...

Are you afraid that if you try, you'll fail? Or embarrass yourself, or be the only one that can't land clients? I get it. I spent the first 20 years of my life terrified to try anything new because I was afraid to fail. I really get it and that's why in this episode I am sharing how I found success as a freelance despite my fear of failure. I'm not just telling you to get over...

Do you need to fix your marketing or your offer or your systems or something else? It's easy to get stuck thinking everything needs to be fixed in our businesses in order for them to be more profitable. If you've had this problem, you're in luck because on today's episode I'm chatting with Mike Michalowicz on how to determine what to fix next in your business! Mike is the...

I'm going to say something you that might surprise you but when it comes to starting and growing your freelance business, relationships are the number one thing to focus on. In this episode I am sharing why relationships are the key to growing your business. We're covering what relationships you should focus on (we're not just talking to potential clients!) and how to build these ke...

If you've wondered if you can reach 6 figures a year ($100,000) as a freelancer, wonder no longer! On this episode I am chatting with OTO student, Lindsay White, on how she reached 6 figures as a freelancer. Lindsay is a freelance marketing consultant who helps her clients to build and execute strategic marketing plans! We talk through her journey from quitting her job, to starting her freela...

If you're looking for one way to grow and scale your freelance business, becoming a triple threat marketer is one really great option! On the show today I am chatting with Cathy Olson about what a triple threat marketer is, why they are in such demand, and all the details about her and Julie Stoian's program, Funnel Gorgeous Society ! If you're a web designer or copywriter (or aspir...

Are you planning to quit your full time job in the near future? When you're growing your freelance business and working to replace your full time income, you can reach a point where you run out of time in your day to do both your full time job and your freelance business on the side. In this episode, I am sharing 3 things to do before you quit your full time job, how to know when it's ti...

When you're trying to land clients as a freelancer, you've got to pick one place to really focus on. In this episode I am chatting with Tish Luka on how to land clients using IG stories! Tish is a social media strategist for fortune 500 companies and also teaches entrepreneurs how to improve their social media strategy. In this episode we chat through how to connect with potential client...

If you're looking for experience or a way to combat imposter syndrome, free work is the answer! In this episode I am sharing how to use free work to fast track your success. We cover how to get started offering free work aka work done in exchange for a testimonial. Plus, I give you tips on wowing these clients and how to determine when you've done enough free work. If you're in the...

Are you feeling discouraged right now? This is so normal and you aren't alone! But don't give up in the middle of your discouragement, listen to this episode instead! In this episode, Kristen Smith shares how she went from a discouraged virtual assistant with 1 client to niching down into social media management and landing 4 clients in 5 weeks! Tune into this episode to hear what Kriste...

Have you heard someone somewhere on the internet say, "Charge your worth!" and you thought, "Ok! But what does that mean....." Well in this episode, I am sharing how you can price your services with confidence and get away from associating your prices with your self worth. Pricing is one of the hardest parts of running a business! But don't worry, after you hear the 6 tips...

When you first start your freelance business your goal may be to replace your full time income or bring in some extra money for your family. As you start to see the limitless opportunities though, many moms start considering how they can scale their business. In this episode, Racheal Cook is breaking down how you can scale your business without facing burnout. Over the last 10 years, Racheal has h...

Is a lack of confidence holding you back from starting a freelance business? I get it. I haven't always been a confident person but now I know that confidence is an area you can nurture. In this episode I am sharing 5 strategies to increase your confidence as a beginner virtual assistant or freelancer! I am covering the MANY benefits of doing free work, how to use your portfolio to increase y...

Before Miranda started her freelance business, she was juggling a full time job and childcare she couldn't afford. She decided to try freelancing while she started nursing school but soon realized the limitless potential she had with her freelance business. In this episode, Miranda shares her first year in business with us and how exactly her life has made a 180. We talk about what Miranda di...

Can you imagine working 4 days per month and still hitting your income goals of $10k? Jordan Gill, operations consultant and founder of Systems Saved Me, is breaking down how she (and many others) are doing this with VIP days. We cover what a VIP day is, what it can look like for different service providers, and how to know if this is for you! As Jordan explains, this is for both new and experienc...

Ready to land your first or next client? In this episode I share two done-for-you strategies to land clients! These strategies take consistency but are simple and most importantly, proven! Listen in (with pen & paper!) so you can get to work landing clients! My program, Overwhelmed to Overbooked , is opening Sept 16-18 and I want you to see you inside. You have just enough time to reach your g...

Stealing the habits of the successful students in my program, Overwhelmed to Overbooked is one of the smartest things you can do when starting your freelance business. Why? Because I've yet to see someone not accomplish their goals if they are doing these 5 things! Tune into this episode so you can nearly guarantee your own success! I'm covering how to make decisions in your business ear...

Are you stuck trying to land your first or next client? In this episode I’m sharing two easy fixes for the common mistakes I see people make when trying to land their first client! We are covering how to identify why you haven't landed a client, what to do to fix what your problem may be, and what not to say on a discovery call. Thanks for hanging out with me today! Come hang out with me on I...

Jessica knew she needed a change from her corporate job so using Overwhelmed to Overbooked, she launched a freelance business by helping Etsy and Shopify store owners! In this success story episode, Jessica shares her journey from being overworked and undervalued in her career to using her skills online and on her terms. She describes both the ups and downs of starting her business and where she s...

This is a special episode because this week is a special week! This week marks 3 years since I pivoted my freelance business to helping other moms start their own freelance business. And with this anniversary I wanted to share how I finally got my freelance business up and running after failing at two previous businesses. If you have tried something before freelancing and it didn't work out -...

Do you have a system that WOWs your clients from the first time they meet you to working with you month after month? In this episode systems and workflow strategist, Loran Geeter shares how she uses systems to create an unbeatable experience for her clients. Loran started her business as a Social Media Manager, but in working with her clients, she saw a major need for backend support. She began to...

Small and large businesses are hiring freelancers at an increasing rate and on this episode of the Live Free Podcast I am chatting with Elaine Pofeldt on the coming boom for freelancers! There is no better time than NOW to get your freelance business up and running. Elaine shares that 92% of small businesses are run by a single owner plus their contractors and freelancers. This industry has been g...