#196: Wrap Up the Year on a High Note

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#644: AI-augmented human recommendations for retail customers with Noah Zamansky, Stitch Fix 27:12

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We are here at eTail Palm Springs and seeing and hearing the latest and greatest in e-commerce and retail. Question: Do you need to choose between AI and human recommendations as a customer? Why not have both? After all, don’t each have their strengths? AI in the retail experience is all the rage these days, but today I’m talking with someone from a brand that has been incorporating AI-personalized experiences and shopping combined with expert human recommendations for over 14 years, and continues to innovate today. Today we’re going to talk about how AI-based personalization plus human creativity and input makes an amazing customer experience at Stitch Fix. To help me discuss this topic, I’d like to welcome Noah Zamansky, Vice President of Product and Client Experience at Stitch Fix. About Noah Zamansky Noah Zamansky serves as the Vice President of Product and Client Experience at Stitch Fix, where he leads cross-functional teams spanning Product, Design, Engineering, Algorithms, and Platform Development. A seasoned leader, Noah has a proven track record of shaping product vision and strategy, designing exceptional user experiences, and spearheading the launch of new business ventures. Before joining Stitch Fix, Noah held the role of Senior Director of Product Management at eBay, overseeing Fashion and Vertical Experiences. Resources Stitch Fix: https://www.stitchfix.com eTail Palm Springs: https://etailwest.wbresearch.com/ Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkihlstrom Listen to The Agile Brand without the ads. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3ymf7hd Don't miss a thing: get the latest episodes, sign up for our newsletter and more: https://www.theagilebrand.show Check out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.com The Agile Brand podcast is brought to you by TEKsystems. Learn more here: https://www.teksystems.com/versionnextnow The Agile Brand is produced by Missing Link—a Latina-owned strategy-driven, creatively fueled production co-op. From ideation to creation, they craft human connections through intelligent, engaging and informative content. https://www.missinglink.company…

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I’m excited about Bluesky! Are you on the platform too? Let’s create a Deliberate Freelancer starter pack — more on that in this episode — but follow me at @MelEdits.

On today’s show, I share five questions to help you wrap up your year to create a “fresh start” in January. I explain the difference between these five questions and larger questions to ask yourself later in a solo business retreat to set up your year for success.

The five questions are:

What do I need to do now to line up work in January?
What do I need to do to wrap up the year?
Do I need to raise rates or fire anyone?
Where do I need to improve my marketing and networking?
How much money did I make this year?

What I Learned This Week:

Your standing desk isn’t making you any healthier: https://wapo.st/3ApawfD

The Bookshelf: “Slow Productivity” by Cal Newport

Resources:

Deliberate Freelancer Facebook group

Melanie on Bluesky

Support Deliberate Freelancer at Buy Me a Coffee

Episode #149 of Deliberate Freelancer: Evaluate—and Expand or Fire—Your Clients for a Strong 2023

Episode #123 of Deliberate Freelancer: My 2021 Business Review and Questions to Help You

Episode #148 of Deliberate Freelancer: How to Line Up January Work Now

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#196: Wrap Up the Year on a High Note

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I’m excited about Bluesky! Are you on the platform too? Let’s create a Deliberate Freelancer starter pack — more on that in this episode — but follow me at @MelEdits.

The five questions are:

What do I need to do now to line up work in January?
What do I need to do to wrap up the year?
Do I need to raise rates or fire anyone?
Where do I need to improve my marketing and networking?
How much money did I make this year?

What I Learned This Week:

Your standing desk isn’t making you any healthier: https://wapo.st/3ApawfD

The Bookshelf: “Slow Productivity” by Cal Newport

Resources:

Deliberate Freelancer Facebook group

Melanie on Bluesky

Support Deliberate Freelancer at Buy Me a Coffee

Episode #149 of Deliberate Freelancer: Evaluate—and Expand or Fire—Your Clients for a Strong 2023

Episode #123 of Deliberate Freelancer: My 2021 Business Review and Questions to Help You

Episode #148 of Deliberate Freelancer: How to Line Up January Work Now

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#203: Embracing a Fractional Role + Becoming an In-Demand Freelancer, with Matthew Fenton 1:03:04

منذ 5 أيام1:03:04

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Today’s guest is Matthew Fenton, who lives in Oregon wine country with his wife and two cats. Matthew is the founder of Three Deuce Branding, a one-man consultancy with a simple mission: “to help good people build great brands.” Since 1997, he has helped hundreds of clients — including Fidelity Investments, Wrigley and Valvoline — to achieve what he calls “brand clarity” by better positioning, strategy, and messaging. Matthew also spent seven years in client-side brand management, including two as a chief marketing officer. During that time, he launched White Mystery Airheads and led Trolli Sour Brite Crawlers to become the best-selling gummy worm in the U.S. Matthew is also the founder of Winning Solo, a coaching business designed to help other independent consultants and creatives to enjoy longevity, balance and success on their own terms. Today’s conversation is divided into two halves: Matthew recently became a fractional chief marketing officer for a longtime client. A “fractional” role has become a buzzword, at least in the U.S. freelancing world, and Matthew is the perfect person to talk about what this means and how we might consider becoming a fractional “whatever” — the role is not limited by industry or service. Then, we talk about a conversation that he and I had started offline about the importance of improving both the quality of your work and how you are to work with from the client perspective. In this episode, we talk about: How he was failing at the start of his freelance career. How he is focusing on his physical and mental health in the chaos of 2025. How his career took an unexpected pivot recently. What a fractional role is — and what it is not. The three qualities you need before you market yourself as a “fractional.” How to protect yourself as fractional when it seems you might be putting “all your eggs in one basket.” The benefits of being a fractional. How to set boundaries with a fractional client so you are not seen as an employee. The importance of doing outstanding work and improving your craft every single day. Strive to be in the top 5% of your craft. The problem with focusing on personal branding first and not your craft. “Talent” is not a good enough reason to rehire someone if they are difficult to work with. The four areas to evaluate so you can improve as a freelancer: core skills, adjunct skills, the work that brings in the work, and character traits. Three ways to ask clients for feedback so you can continue to improve. How time tracking has helped us improve our business — but also our craft. Ways you can begin to improve your craft. Resources: Deliberate Freelancer Facebook group Support Deliberate Freelancer at Buy Me a Coffee Book that Matthew mentions: “ Playing to Win: How Strategy Really Works ” by A. G. Lafley and Roger L. Martin Matthew on LinkedIn Matthew’s consulting website Winning Solo website…

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#202: What a $600 Month Taught Alan Heymann 44:05

منذ 12 يومًا44:05

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Today’s guest is Alan Heymann. Alan is the owner of Peaceful Direction. He is an executive coach and facilitator and is the author of two books on leadership analogies: “Don’t Just Have the Soup” and “Embrace Your Inner Peaches.” Alan is also a faculty member of the Georgetown University Institute for Transformational Leadership. In this episode, we talk about: How we’re dealing with the uncertainty of the world now. The importance of being transparent and vulnerable about our businesses on social media and elsewhere. Why Alan shared on LinkedIn that in July 2024 his gross revenue was only $600. Alan’s freelance world pet peeve. How he involved his virtual assistant in a reflection on ideal clients. Why LinkedIn is a paradise for introverts. How he respects his free time. How he checks in with his community or network. Why he loves connecting others. The journey of breaking out of the “employee mindset” or “late-stage capitalism.” How Alan blocks off a time twice a week for “exercise, create and learn.” Resources: Alan’s business, Peaceful Direction Alan’s books Alan’s LinkedIn post and blog post: “ How I made $600 last month ” Episode #62 of Deliberate Freelancer: How to Prevent and Deal with Burnout, with Alan Heymann Deliberate Freelancer Facebook group Support Deliberate Freelancer at Buy Me a Coffee…

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#201: My Fave 2024 Books & Most Anticipated 2025 Books 47:22

منذ 19 يومًا47:22

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On today’s show I discuss my favorite books I read in 2024 and share my most anticipated books of 2025, plus some popular authors coming out with new books this year. A few statistics first. In 2024: I read 67 books. I did not finish (DNF) 16 books. 67% of my books were fiction, with 33% nonfiction. All but one book was for adults; I read one young adult book. I read 21 debuts, or first-time-published authors, which was about 31% of all my books. All my books were physical books. I don’t use an e-reader or listen to audiobooks. Mystery/thriller was my most read genre. Here are the books I read that were mentioned in this episode: Worst Case Scenario by T.J. Newman Falling by T.J. Newman Drowning by T.J. Newman Kill for Me, Kill for You by Steve Cavanaugh The Eddie Flynn series by Steve Cavanaugh Colored Television by Danzy Senna James by Percival Everett The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain Same Time Next Summer by Annabel Monaghan Nora Goes Off Script by Annabel Monaghan Summer Romance by Annabel Monaghan The Caretaker by Ron Rash Adelaide by Genevieve Wheeler The Women by Kristin Hannah The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah Lenny Marks Gets Away with Murder by Kerryn Mayne Strange Sally Diamond by Liz Nugent The God of the Woods by Liz Moore Long Bright River by Liz Moore The Frankie Elkin series by Lisa Gardner (loved books 1-2; hated book 3) Silent Came the Monster by Amy Hill Hearth The Madness by Dawn Kurtagich Dracula by Bram Stoker The Flatshare by Beth O’Leary Colton Gentry’s Third Act by Jeff Zentner Only Say Good Things by Crystal Hefner (memoir) The Many Lives of Mama Love by Lara Love Hardin (memoir) The Message by Ta-Nehisis Coates (nonfiction) Into the Forest: A Holocaust Story of Survival, Triumph, and Love by Rebecca Frankel (nonfiction) How to Age Disgracefully by Clare Pooley 2024 books I tried to read in January but DNFed: The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife by Anna Johnston (very popular but I couldn’t get into it) Behind You Is the Sea by Susan Muaddi Darraj (debut I was excited about but discovered the main characters were all teenagers) 2024 books I’m still excited to try: The Safekeep by Yael van der Wouden Margo’s Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe The Storm We Made by Vanessa Chan Safe: A Memoir of Fatherhood, Foster Care, and the Risks We Take for Family by Mark Daley The Wives: A Memoir by Simone Gorrindo Dinner for Vampires: Life on a Cult TV Show by Bethany Joy Lenz (memoir) A Hunger to Kill: A Serial Killer, a Determined Detective, and the Quest for a Confession That Changed a Small Town Forever by Kim Mager and Lisa Pulitzer The Small and the Mighty: Twelve Unsung Americans Who Changed the Course of History, from the Founding to the Civil Rights Movement by Sharon McMahon We Will Be Jaguars: A Memoir of My People by Nemonte Nenquimo and Mitch Anderson 2025 books I’m excited about: Back After This by Linda Holmes — publishes Feb. 25 (author of Evvie Drake Starts Over and Flying Solo) Famous Last Words by Gillian McAllister — publishes Feb. 25 (author of Wrong Place Wrong Time) The Strange Case of Jane O. by Karen Thompson Walker — publishes Feb. 25 (author of The Age Of Miracles and The Dreamers What If I Never Get Over You by Paige Toon — publishes April 15 It’s a Love Story by Annabel Monaghan — publishes May 27 Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid — publishes June 3 (author of Daisy Jones & The Six) King of Ashes by S.A. Cosby — publishes June 10 (author of All the Sinners Bleed and Razorblade Teers) Kiss Her Goodbye by Lisa Gardner (fourth in Frankie Elkin series) — publishes August 12 All the Water in the World by Eiren Caffall — published Jan. 7 (I loved it! Similar in tone to Station Eleven) Listen to Your Sister by Neena Viel — published Feb. 4 GoodReads’ “ Readers Most Anticipated Books of 2025 ” Big-name authors with new books in 2025: Fiona Davis Anne Tyler Jojo Moyes Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie Frederik Backman Kevin Wilson Alice Feeney Freida McFadden Riley Sager Lisa Jewell John Scalzi Grady Hendrix Stephen King — book #4 in the Holly Gibney series publishes May 27 Ali Hazelwood Abby Jimenez Jasmine Guillory Emily Henry Beth O’Leary Resources: Deliberate Freelancer Facebook group Support Deliberate Freelancer at Buy Me a Coffee…

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#200: WTF 2025! (Plus, My 2024 Recap) 38:32

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On today’s show I discuss the rough start to 2025 and share my 2024 end-of-year review, which includes: My gross and net income for 2024 My expenses for 2024 My income goals and whether I hit those each quarter How I landed a new client How many hours I worked The importance of vacations, mental health days, spontaneous days off, and staycations A client mistake I made — you would think I’d know better by now! Clients I lost for 2025 What I Learned This Week: Go to https://5calls.org for an easy and meaningful way to contact your U.S. congressional representatives and senators to let them know that you want them to DO SOMETHING. How to use 5calls.org and why it works. “ Is Somebody Doing Something? ” — A great explanation from an attorney that I found informative and a bit reassuring. The Bookshelf: “ How to Age Disgracefully ” by Clare Pooley Resources: Deliberate Freelancer Facebook group Deliberate Freelancer Starter Pack on Bluesky Support Deliberate Freelancer at Buy Me a Coffee…

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#199: Struggling? How to Get Clients Now, with Rosanna Campbell 55:57

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Today’s guest is Rosanna Campbell, a freelance content writer who writes “non-boring content” for B2B SaaS clients like Dock, Lattice, and monday.com. She lives in Madrid, Spain, with her husband, son, and their beagle who eats her furniture. Rosanna’s been freelancing for eight years. In this episode, we chat in-depth about six tips she shared in a recent LinkedIn post that helped her get clients when she found herself in a “total, terrible, terrifying scramble.” Rosanna is also consistent on LinkedIn, which we also talk about at the end of the episode. In fact, she is creating a workshop on how to be successful like her on LinkedIn, so I encourage you to follow her on LinkedIn for information on that workshop and lots of other great tips. In this episode, we talk about: Why and how she became a freelancer How some freelancers are struggling right now How she shifted her mindset to better “sell” herself How to think about niching down your service and your industry How to evaluate your LinkedIn profile and what it says about you How to make cold emails work for you The opportunities in your email inbox you’re missing out on Why she likes virtual coffee chats Why and how she’s become much more consistent with LinkedIn Resources: Rosanna’s LinkedIn post: “ Need to get a new client, like, NOW? ” Follow Rosanna on LinkedIn Rosanna’s website Deliberate Freelancer Facebook group Support Deliberate Freelancer at Buy Me a Coffee Episode #127 of Deliberate Freelancer: Embrace LinkedIn to Improve Your Business, with Atlas Katari…

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#198: November By the Numbers 21:07

منذ 13 weeks21:07

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In today’s episode, I recap what my business looked like in November. This includes: How much I worked in November. Why I got behind and how I dealt with it. The types of work I did and how I charged. My total monthly earnings. Why I offered to help a new client for “free.” What I Learned This Week: How Poet James A. Pearson (and his friend) look at burnout: “ The Hidden Invitation of Burnout ” Poet James A. Pearson on Instagram The Bookshelf: “ The Uncommon Reader ” by Alan Bennett Resources: Deliberate Freelancer Facebook group Support Deliberate Freelancer at Buy Me a Coffee Episode #194 of Deliberate Freelancer: October By the Numbers Episode #62 of Deliberate Freelancer: How to Prevent and Deal with Burnout, with Alan Heymann…

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#197: Be Honest: Are You Self-Sabotaging?, with Melissa Hobson 45:42

منذ 14 weeks45:42

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Today’s guest is Melissa Hobson, who does business as The Ocean Writer Ltd. Her writing focuses on marine science and conservation. Melissa lives in Hastings, England. She has written for National Geographic, Scientific American, BBC Wildlife, BBC Countryfile, New Scientist, the Guardian and more. She also does some content and copywriting for NGOs and companies, but still focuses on the ocean and conservation. In this episode, we talk about: The revelation she had after a conversation with a friend. Using “I’m so busy” as an excuse. Fear of failure. What she did in her business after a mindset shift. How she gamified her pitching. How she organizes her finances. Using “busy” as a badge of honor or part of our identity. Try this: Ask yourself “why” five times. How she became interested in writing about the ocean. The importance of following your curiosity. Resources: Melissa’s website Melissa on LinkedIn Melissa’s article about Fat Bear Week Fat Bear Week in Katmai National Park, Alaska Deliberate Freelancer Facebook group Support Deliberate Freelancer at Buy Me a Coffee Episode #163 of Deliberate Freelancer: Dealing with Overwhelm and Uncertainty: A Mini Coaching Session, with Helen Jane Campbell…

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#196: Wrap Up the Year on a High Note 25:27

منذ 16 weeks25:27

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I’m excited about Bluesky! Are you on the platform too? Let’s create a Deliberate Freelancer starter pack — more on that in this episode — but follow me at @MelEdits . On today’s show, I share five questions to help you wrap up your year to create a “fresh start” in January. I explain the difference between these five questions and larger questions to ask yourself later in a solo business retreat to set up your year for success. The five questions are: What do I need to do now to line up work in January? What do I need to do to wrap up the year? Do I need to raise rates or fire anyone? Where do I need to improve my marketing and networking? How much money did I make this year? What I Learned This Week: Your standing desk isn’t making you any healthier: https://wapo.st/3ApawfD The Bookshelf: “ Slow Productivity ” by Cal Newport Resources: Deliberate Freelancer Facebook group Melanie on Bluesky Support Deliberate Freelancer at Buy Me a Coffee Episode #149 of Deliberate Freelancer: Evaluate—and Expand or Fire—Your Clients for a Strong 2023 Episode #123 of Deliberate Freelancer: My 2021 Business Review and Questions to Help You Episode #148 of Deliberate Freelancer: How to Line Up January Work Now…

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#195: Infusing My Core Self Back into My Business 29:52

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On today’s show, I talk about how hiring a business coach for a few months helped me get excited about my business again. Here’s what I share with you in this episode: Why I hired a coach. The initial goals I had with coaching and how that changed. How outlining who my “core self” was helped me with my business direction. Insights that my coach had that helped me. Why you should ask yourself if the services you provide “light you up” and bring you joy. How fight/flight/freeze/fawn may affect our businesses. What the Polyvagal Theory is and a few ways to quickly calm your nerves (see links below). What I Learned This Week: I need to create a menu of joy. The Bookshelf: “ The Caretaker ” by Ron Rash Resources: Deliberate Freelancer Facebook group Support ad-free Deliberate Freelancer at Buy Me a Coffee How to find a certified menopause practitioner Informative Johns Hopkins article about menopause Menopause expert Dr. Mary Claire Haver on Instagram Dr. Mary Claire Haver’s book “ The New Menopause ” Article “ Fight, Flight, Freeze, or Fawn: How We Respond to Threats ” Reels to show you how to calm anxiety and stress through your vagus nerve: https://www.instagram.com/p/C4D5bHNggVY/ https://www.instagram.com/p/C5oyvuRyiFL/ https://www.instagram.com/p/DABReeTMLlp/ https://www.instagram.com/p/DBjkz5RPOgk/ https://www.instagram.com/p/DB9juS0PLO4/ Episode #182 of Deliberate Freelancer: A massive pivot from freelancing to owning a business with her husband, with business coach Jenni Gritters JenniGritters.com Episode #126 of Deliberate Freelancer: A Real Talk About Mental Health—and Languishing Episode #137 of Deliberate Freelancer: I’m Grieving. How Can I Keep My Business Running?…

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#194: October By the Numbers 25:41

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On today’s new regular monthly episode I recap what my business looked like in October. This includes: How much I worked in October. The types of work I did and how I charged. Why a lower-paying passion project can be worth it. My total monthly earnings. How I landed a new anchor client. Why I sometimes break the “freelancing rules” and charge hourly and per word. What I Learned This Week: I am not as young as I used to be. The Bookshelf: “ The Flatshare ” by Beth O’Leary Resources: Deliberate Freelancer Facebook group Email Melanie feedback or suggestions about “By the Numbers” episodes: melanie@meledits.com Support Deliberate Freelancer at Buy Me a Coffee…

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#193: How to Improve Your Money and Your Nutrition Habits, with Reyna Gobel 37:41

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Today’s guest is Reyna Gobel, MBA, MPH, a New Yorker who is a purpose-driven freelance writer. She writes journalism and content on personal finance, travel, pets, and health and nutrition. Reyna is a personal finance and health expert and award-winning author. Her articles and quoted advice have appeared in over 300 publications and websites, including Forbes, Money, Reuters, NPR, Harvard Health, and The Atlantic. Michelle Singletary selected three of her books as the book of the month in The Washington Post. Reyna co-created the 30-Day Precision Nutrition Challenge and recently authored the fourth version of Graduation Debt : How to Manage Student Loans and Live Your Life . In this episode, we talk about: How to reduce your “ghost spending.” The biggest mistakes she sees freelancers make with their finances. The importance of tracking your expenses. How budgeting apps can help you. How unexplained illnesses led to her nutrition journey. What she offers through her nutrition course. What I Learned This Week: How AI super users are getting ahead at work The Bookshelf: “ Worst Case Scenario ” by TJ Newman Resources: 30-Day Precision Nutrition Challenge Book: “ Graduation Debt : How to Manage Student Loans and Live Your Life ” Reyna on LinkedIn Deliberate Freelancer Facebook group Support Deliberate Freelancer at Buy Me a Coffee…

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#192: The Prodigal Daughter Finally Returns to Her Podcast 33:20

منذ 20 weeks33:20

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I am finally back! I know, I know — this was way longer than that a “summer” hiatus. I’m sorry for the delay, but to be honest, I wasn’t sure I was coming back. I’ll talk about that in today’s episode and share why I did come back (mainly because of you, my wonderful listeners). Here’s what I share with you in this episode: A few minor changes to the podcast. How my income goals are going. Why my “summer” hiatus took so long. How I was reminded to prioritize what’s important to me. How I spent my summer vacation. Why hiring a business coach was the right move. What I Learned This Week: The types of Zoom backgrounds that are most and least likely to cause Zoom fatigue. The Bookshelf: “ Everyone But Myself ” by Julie Chavez Resources: Deliberate Freelancer Facebook group Support Deliberate Freelancer at Buy Me a Coffee Episode #182 of Deliberate Freelancer: A massive pivot from freelancing to owning a business with her husband, with business coach Jenni Gritters…

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#191: It’s Summer Hiatus Time! 8:19

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I will be on summer hiatus from June to September. This episode gives you a quick update about my summer plans and provides a sneak peek into what I’m looking forward to talking about in September. Resources: Support Deliberate Freelancer at Buy Me a Coffee Deliberate Freelancer Facebook group Connect with Melanie on Threads @MelEdits_DC Connect with Melanie on LinkedIn Melanie’s other podcast, Association Station…

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#190: Unpack and Improve Your Money Beliefs with Austin L. Church’s Book “Free Money” 54:45

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Today’s guest is Austin L. Church, who returns to the show to talk about his book “Free Money.” Austin lives in Knoxville, Tennessee. He helps e-commerce founders stand out online with their brand strategy. Lately, he’s been working as a fractional chief marketing officer, consulting for creator economy companies. He also coaches freelance creatives. Austin returned to the podcast to talk about his new book, “Free Money,” which I have read and highly recommend for all freelancers. In this episode, we talk about: Who this book is for and why he wrote it. How our beliefs about money from childhood affect our businesses now. The financial numbers you need to know to run your business. What “pessimistic pricing” and “weirdly precise” numbers are. Set a price that reduces the chances you will resent the client or the project. The fine line between setting boundaries and being difficult to work with. Why the “hustle” isn’t sustainable and can lead to burnout. The four stages of freelancing: Moonlighter, Hustler, Lifestyler and Diversifier. The money mindset questions Austin asks his clients. For example, fill in the blank: Wealthy people are __________. Making money is __________. How to address our money beliefs and improve our financial literacy. Why investing in a business coach can be important to improve your business. Resources: Austin’s book: “ Free Money: Nine Counterintuitive Moves for Life-Changing Freelance Income ” Support Deliberate Freelancer at Buy Me a Coffee Connect with Melanie on Threads @MelEdits_DC Connect with Melanie on LinkedIn Deliberate Freelancer Facebook group…

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#189: Evicting Freelance Scarcity Mindset and Jealousy, with Rachel Meltzer 55:18

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Today’s guest is Rachel Meltzer. Rachel lives in Massachusetts after doing the “van life” thing for a few years. She is a freelance writer for software as a service companies or SaaS. She’s written for Lenovo, Grammarly, Loom, FarOut, Six Moon Designs and more in the tech and outdoor recreation industries. She’s also a coach. She’s coached over 100 freelance writers on launching their businesses and getting clients and then scaling their businesses. She loves the freedom that freelancing gives her to thru-hike, live in a van, move whenever she wants, and spend time with her loyal cat, Bonnie. In this episode, we talk about: The winding journey that led her to a freelance writing career. How her Appalachian Trail thru-hike in 2018 changed her life. The value in community and sharing experiences with other people. How she went from a scarcity mindset to a healthier perspective. The jealousy we’ve had of other freelancers and how we fight against that. What she learned from a failed project. The importance of perseverance in landing clients. How to “ooch” up your rates. A simple system and aggressive outreach to get clients via LinkedIn. The script she uses in a LinkedIn connection request. What her weekly structure looks like — and why she changes it up about every six months. How she schedules time off in advance — instead of taking “burnout” vacations. Biz Bite: Use ChatGPT to create your weekly schedule. One of several tips on how to use AI she learned from TikToker SuperHumanCo Resources: Rachel’s free Get Clients on LinkedIn webinar on June 11 Free Get Clients Guidebook Tons of free and low-fee resources from Rachel Rachel’s website and 1:1 coaching information The Guidebook podcast Austin Church on The Guidebook: Austin L. Church's morning marketing habit will change your life Jenni Gritters on The Guidebook: Jenni Gritters slowed down Episode #182 of Deliberate Freelancer: A massive pivot from freelancing to owning a business with her husband, with business coach Jenni Gritters Episode #164 of Deliberate Freelancer: Using a “freakout” protocol to get work now, with Austin Church Support Deliberate Freelancer at Buy Me a Coffee Connect with Melanie on Threads @MelEdits_DC Connect with Melanie on LinkedIn Deliberate Freelancer Facebook group…

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#196: Wrap Up the Year on a High Note

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