In this series, I interview freelancers across a range of industries and ask them all the same five questions about their work and lifestyle. All interviewees have also contributed a free resource for your benefit!
This Freelance Insights interview features social media marketer Jen Eastwood.
If you feel like you should be doing more with social media but don't know where to start, sign up for Jen's monthly email newsletter and you'll get instant access to her Social Media Checklist too! It gives prompts for the things you should be doing daily, weekly, and monthly on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
Read MoreThis Freelance Insights interview features content writer and consultant Sarah Blake.
If you're struggling to get clear on the messaging for the service you provide, you need Sarah’s Core Message Charm Kit. It’ll guide you to connect your message to your dream clients' desires, so you stop comparing, become a stand-out source of content, and magnetize the right people.
Read MoreThis Freelance Insights interview features social media marketing specialist Abi Smith.
Abi offers a free 30-minute Instagram strategy call, in which she’ll take a look at your page and flag a list of tips to help maximise your content. You can use the 30 minutes to ask any questions you may have about Instagram for business, such as how to grow your page authentically, how to increase engagement, which hashtags to use, or how to find your dream client.
Read MoreThis Freelance Insights interview features social media strategist Ishan Beri.
Ishan’s offering a free guide to finding your target audience on Instagram. This is for you if you feel like you’re putting lots of energy in and seeing very few results - you may just be targeting the wrong audience!
Read MoreThis Freelance Insights interview features personal branding photographer Sophie Carefull.
I discovered Sophie’s Instagram account because she’d worked with a couple of the freelancers I’ve interviewed for this series previously. Her feed is undeniably beautiful - full of gorgeous photos she’s taken of her clients - but I soon found that her posts and stories are full of wise words and encouragement.
Thinking of having some professional photos taken for your freelance business? Sophie’s 5-day email guide will walk you through the whole brand photoshoot planning process. Get it by clicking the button further down this page.
Read MoreThis Freelance Insights interview features video and audio producer Steve Folland.
I found out about Steve’s work when I joined the Being Freelance Community on Facebook over a year ago. It’s a wonderful group of freelancers who love to cheer each other on over a cup of tea and a packet of biscuits (my kind of people), and Steve is our beloved leader. He gives up so much of his time in service of other freelancers but somehow still manages to run a successful freelance business himself, producing video and audio for businesses.
Read MoreThis Freelance Insights interview features NLP coach and wedding photographer Anna Dunleavy.
Anna’s Instagram feed is a combination of gorgeous photos (what more would you expect from a professional photographer), savvy business (and life) tips, and insightful IGTV videos. If you want to run your freelance business in a more mindful way, I highly recommend giving Anna a follow.
And if you feel like you could use some help getting clear on your own version of success and setting goals that feel aligned with your long-term vision, sign up for Anna’s free online Purposeful Goal Planning Workshop. It’s available to watch on demand, so if you don’t have time to watch at the moment, save the link somewhere and come back to it in a quiet period.
Read MoreThis Freelance Insights interview features life coach and wedding celebrant Holly June Smith.
I first became aware of Holly and her work when she did some live training in the Being Freelance Community on Facebook all about intentions, goals, and productivity. When I found her on Instagram, I gave her a follow and was not disappointed! From her hilarious stories (check out the highlight on her profile entitled ‘The Pants’) to her frankness and honesty about the reality of being a freelancer with young children, Holly is a joyful person to follow.
Holly offers a free 5-day challenge for anyone wanting to declutter their digital life. If you ever feel overwhelmed by your email inbox or social media accounts, this one’s for you. Holly will help you tidy up your online spaces and get some control back, tackling one area each day.
Read MoreThis Freelance Insights interview features Claire Gallagher, a website designer who helps service-based businesses to build websites so that they get leads and clients.
I came across Claire’s account on Instagram a few months ago because someone I follow shared one of her brilliant swipe posts to their stories. She shares really helpful tips about a whole range of topics relating to website design and business in general, so as a freelancer she’s definitely worth a follow!
Claire does website design a little differently from other people, working face-to-face with her clients in a collaborative way over 3-month cycles. Some of us might tremble at the thought of working in such close proximity to our clients (tell me I’m not alone here!), so I’m in awe of how Claire invites her clients’ input throughout the process.
If your website homepage has you cringing or you just feel like it could do a better job of welcoming people to your site, you’ll want to check out Claire’s High-Converting Homepage Formula. You’ll receive a template and video with Claire’s wisdom on what works to get your website homepage generating interest from visitors.
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