The Freelancer's Mic

In this episode, we help you, freelancers, turn cold, impersonal emails into warm, effective messages that actually get responses. Learn how to make personal connections, add warmth, and create emails that feel like they’re coming from a friend. We also share a real-life example and give tips on how to follow up without being annoying. Before we go further, you can steal these proven, high- ⁠ conv...

In this episode, I talk about the power of referrals in finding new clients as a freelancer and why they’re the easiest way to get new clients. I emphasize how referrals build on trust, making them golden opportunities for freelancers.  I also offer tips on how to ask for client referrals without sounding pushy and a personal story about how a casual "Zoom meeting" led me to a new virtual assistan...

In this episode of The Freelancer's Mic, give the mic to Joana, a Freelance Content Strategist.  Joana shares insights on creating compelling content and effective content strategies that resonate with audiences. Tune in to learn how Joana's passion for marketing and helping others succeed has shaped her unique perspective in the freelance world. Timestamp [00:00:35] Crafting unique content strate...

On this episode of The Freelancer's Mic, we give the mic to James Ndjenga, a seasoned affiliate marketer and TikTok influencer. James shares insights on affiliate marketing and TikTok growth.   With six years of experience in digital marketing, including affiliate marketing and SEO, James discusses his journey and offers advice on what he would do differently if starting over. Tune in for valuable...

On today's episode of The Freelancer's Mic we give the Mic to Mitchell Sullivan, a successful freelancer who transitioned to running a nearly seven-figure fractional CMO agency. Mitchell reflects on his journey from humble beginnings to agency boss, offering valuable insights for freelancers navigating professional growth while balancing parenting demands. Mitchell shares the importance of special...

In this episode of The Freelancer's Mic, we give the Mic to the super talented NYC-based performer, host, and certified fitness professional, Kate Cherichello. She is a creator and host of the weekly podcast,  Be The Good with Kate . She shares insights on maintaining a steady flow of clients.  She discusses the benefits of starting a subscription-based virtual model early in a career, highlightin...

In this episode of The Freelancer's Mic, I had the pleasure of speaking with Daniel Ndege, a multi-talented freelance SEO and digital marketing expert. Daniel shared his journey from working as a shop attendant in 2018 to becoming a seasoned SEO specialist. His story shows the power of perseverance and continuous learning.  We also got into the topic of "SEO Made Simple," focusing on the importanc...

Here is my story on how I became a virtual assistant.

In this episode of the Freelancer's Mic, we interview Marco Torres, founder of marketingboost.com Marco specializes in incentive-based marketing to help businesses increase sales. He shares his insights on the importance of providing value-add incentives rather than discounts. He emphasizes the need for more creatives, content, videos, and tools to support affiliate marketers promoting his product...

In this episode of the Freelancers Mic, we give the mic to Sriya Peruka, a social media manager, an entrepreneur, and the host of the WEE Podcast. We discussed about social media engagement and what it takes to be successful in the industry. Sriya shares her experiences starting her social media agency at a young age and the lessons she has learned along the way. She emphasizes the importance of l...

In the latest episode of The Freelancer's Mic, I had the pleasure of hosting John Munn, a productivity coach and consultant from Zero Smart. John shared his journey from running multiple businesses to discovering the importance of working smarter, not harder. He now specializes in helping entrepreneurs significantly reduce their work hours while increasing their income. John's insights were nothin...

In today's podcast episode of The Freelancer's Mic, we give the mic to the Super Amazing Thierry Oliva, a special Education Teacher, food blogger, and grill culture expert. Thierry shares his thoughts on artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on content creation. He believes that AI should be seen as an opportunity rather than an enemy. While AI can assist with certain tasks, Thierry emphasiz...

In this insightful episode of The Freelancer's Mic, we had the pleasure of hosting Elena Manole, a seasoned business owner and time management coach. Elena shared her extensive knowledge on productivity, time management, and financial strategies tailored for freelancers and small business owners. Elena emphasized the importance of having a strong support network and not walking the business journe...

In this episode of The Freelancer's Mic, I had the pleasure of interviewing Terry Tucker, a former college basketball player, SWAT team hostage negotiator, and cancer warrior. Despite facing numerous challenges, including the amputation of his foot and leg due to a rare form of melanoma, Terry has found purpose and fulfillment in his life. Terry shared valuable insights and advice for freelancers...

In this episode of The Freelancer's Mic, we give the Mic to Behdad or Bee, the founder of CJAM Marketing , a marketing agency broker that connects businesses with the right marketing partners. We discussed the impact of AI on copywriting and marketing and Bee highlighted the importance of specialized skills. He also shared insights on starting a marketing agency and the value of email marketing. W...

In this episode of The Freelancer's Mic, we give the Mic to Bea. She is a Kenyan VA and podcast Manager. Bea shares her background and how she became a podcast manager. She started by doing show notes for a podcast and then transitioned to working with her clients. As a virtual assistant, Bea assists podcast hosts in various stages, such as pre-production where she researches and books guests and...

In this episode of The Freelancer's Mic, we have a conversation with Joe, a digital marketer and social media manager. Joe shares his journey and how he successfully balances multiple roles in the industry. From starting as a freelance writer to discovering the world of digital marketing, Joe's story is one of learning and honing skills. Tune in to hear how Joe navigates the diverse landscape of f...

Our guest is Conrad De Vries. He is a Podcaster, Author, and Informational content consultant to ministries and content creators. Also, he is a media production specialist. Conrad shares with us about how you can get into the Christian niche.

In today's episode of The Freelancer's Mic episode, we give the mic to John Gitahi, a Kenyan affiliate Marketer. John runs several online ventures. He has worked online for over 5 years and is a passionate affiliate marketer. He is also one of the founders of Kenya Online College where he uses his expertise to help Kenyans learn how to make money online. Apart from that John Gitahi is a mentor to...

In today's episode of The Freelancer's Mic, we give the microphone to the CEO of Lemon Angels , Paul Easton. We talk about why you should not target everyone. Tune in to discover how to keep client relationships and gain credibility. Find him on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/pauleastonnz/

Introduction to The Freelancer's Mic Podcast Host: Hi guys, my name is Ludiah Mong'are, and welcome to the first episode of The Freelancer's Mic where we have conversations with creatives. Now, it's all about freelancers getting the mic and sharing their experiences. Meet the Host Ludiah Mong'are: Oh, let me introduce myself. I am a Kenyan Virtual Assistant, and I've been a VA for the last 7 years...