Do you have a plan you believe in?
Austin L. Church
Fractional CMO, Author of Free Money, Founder of Freelance Cake and Business Redesign → Raise your rates, delegate confidently, and free up 10 hrs / wk so you can have a record year while working less
In Episode 11 of the Freelance Cake podcast, I explore the root problem freelancers and consultants face and the constant battle to ignore distractions in the midst of an overwhelming number of to-dos: marketing, client projects, website updates, and the list goes on.
No wonder many freelancers are burned out!
The truth is, we don’t really want to get more done.
No, we want to focus on the right things at the right time, and push the unimportant stuff to the periphery.
So how can we get clarity, reduce complexity, and build momentum faster?
You create an actionable plan you believe in.
If you want to do that and make minimum viable progress each day to transform your freelance business, be sure to grab the free 30/60/90 day plan template I mention at the end.
How do you escape the charging hourly trap?
Start offering productized services.
The right ones help you stand out from other freelancers, increase the perceived value of your work, and earn more in less time.
About Austin L. Church
Hi, I'm Austin, a writer, brand consultant, and freelance coach.
I started freelancing after finishing my M.A. in Literature and getting laid off from a marketing agency. Freelancing led to mobile apps (Bright Newt), a tech startup (Closeup.fm), a children's book (Grabbling), and a branding studio (Balernum).
I love teaching freelancers and consultants how to stack up specific advantages for more income, free time, and fun. My wife and I live with our wrecking balls and two cats in Knoxville, Tennessee, near the Great Smoky Mountains.
You can learn more at FreelanceCake.com. You can also connect with me on Twitter.
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12moAwesome news! Just came across your content a few months ago and I was disappointed the podcast seemed to be abandoned. I subscribed anyway... and then saw the new episode pop up. Great stuff 🙌
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1yRestarting an old productized service count?
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1yYES! Can't wait for season 2.
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1yI am loving your podcast! So excited that you're doing another season!
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1yGreat you’re reviving the podcast. Can’t wait to listen (again). I’m looking at re-starting my Webflow-related blog in the upcoming year. It was on a bit of an hiatus for most of 2023.