This is the Guidebook. We’re sharing tips for freelancers, raw conversations with risk-takers, how to become a digital nomad, and the emotions behind it all. On the show, Rachel Meltzer shares everything she's learned in the past five years of freelancing and living nomadically – showing you how you can work to live instead of living to work. She's interviewing some of her favorite digital nomads and entrepreneurs to help you unlock your bravest self. We’re unveiling the challenges and joys ...
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Turn your side hustle into a thriving 6 -7 figure business with the After Hours Entrepreneur podcast. Host, Mark Savant shares exactly how he turned his podcast hobby into a cash flow machine. His radical transparency with business finances, AI strategies, and marketing will ensure you get real results. He brings on experts like Patrick Bet-David, Pat Flynn, Jasmine Star, Evan Carmichael, Rachel Pedersen, David Meltzer, and more to share insider secrets. Find out why AFE is a fan-favorite an ...
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The show for those who want to build a successful freelance business. We are NOT about the hustle. We are NOT about the feast-or-famine cycle. We are about building a business. Deliberately.
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René Rodriguez takes the neuroscience and psychology behind our behaviors, simplifies it, and combines that with an acute understanding of self-awareness, emotions, storytelling, body language, and more to help each of us better deliver our ideas to others. The result is the ability to enhance our message delivery and connect with our audience whether that audience is one person in front of you, 100, or 1,000 and up. And in the process, we influence outcomes and improve our lives by having a ...
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#189: Evicting Freelance Scarcity Mindset and Jealousy, with Rachel Meltzer
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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…
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Chat GPT is the most powerful tool in history. These are my favorite prompts that give awesome results. Want more? Get my 100 page Chat GPT guide at www.aiupdate.ai _____________________________________________ Launch and Automate your Podcast: 🚀 https://www.marksavantmedia.com AI Content on YouTube: 🤖 https://www.youtube.com/channel/@MarkSavant __…
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Daniel Brenneman leverages empathy for deeper connections in business
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My chat with Daniel has to be one of the most energetic conversations on the Guidebook Podcast. And with the guests I've had so far, that's a big claim. I had a blast chatting with Daniel Brenneman, co-founder of Empathy Marketing Co, an agency helping you find marketing clarity through the power of emotional marketing. In my episode with Daniel, w…
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Finding the Winning Streak: Charlie Rocket and the Power of Delusional Optimism
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See Charlie Rocket and more LIVE at AMPCON 2024 In this inspiring episode of the podcast, we dive into the extraordinary journey of Charlie Rocket, who left behind a successful career in the music industry to chase his first dream of becoming an athlete. Embracing what he calls "delusional optimism," Charlie shares how his unwavering belief in his …
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LOGAN FORSYTH - Social Media Hacks for 150 Million Views
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Logan Forsyth is the Founder and Co-CEO of Media Scaling, generating for their clients over 3.5 billion views and 24M+ followers through short-form content. Media Scaling works with large personal brands, podcasts, and creators, guaranteeing up to 150M views in 90 days and also offers coaching with guaranteed results. Join us for an exciting conver…
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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 wi…
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Dyslexia is a strength with Ray Slater Berry
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In this episode, I chat with Ray Slater Berry, founder of DSLX, a tech content agency on a mission to empower diverse and minority group writers to write. In this episode, we chat about: ✨ Getting started freelance writing ✨ Beach volleyball and fiction writing ✨ Starting an agency and business with a partner ✨ Balancing work and passion You can le…
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DANA MALSTAFF - Marketing has Changed - Boss Moms
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Dana Malstaff is the Founder of Boss Mom and creator of BossMom+. She's a mother, author, speaker, podcaster, messaging expert, and movement maker. She believes that too many brilliant moms are struggling to figure out how to grow their business while balancing all that is required to be a good mom, partner, and woman. Dana launched BossMom+ as a s…
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Don’t Do Business With D*cks: The Power of the RIGHT Community with Dave Meltzer
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See Dave Meltzer and more LIVE at AMPCON 2024 In this transformative episode, Dave Meltzer renowned speaker, author and entrepreneur, joins us to share his profound insights on how surrounding yourself with the right people, environments, and opportunities can elevate your life to new heights. Drawing from his extensive experience as an entrepreneu…
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#190: Unpack and Improve Your Money Beliefs with Austin L. Church’s Book “Free Money”
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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 creative…
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Mara Watts on balancing motherhood and freelance life
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This week I'm joined by my new friend from LinkedIn Mara Watts. Mara is a mom of 3, a yoga instructor, a freelance writer, a plant mom, and full-time latte sipper. We cover loads of ground in this episode including: ✨ Tips for balancing freelance writing, and self-employed work with motherhood ✨ Overcoming rejection and asking for more from clients…
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CHRIS GRAEBE - What's Next? AI and Crowdfunding
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Chris Graebe is the founder of The Crwd, a newsletter dedicated to teaching and empowering everyday investors about the world of startup investing. Chris shares his in-depth insights on the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, the importance of business resilience through 2025, and the transformative potential of AI across diverse industr…
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Productivity Made Easy: How Simplicity Drives Execution
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In this episode, we explore the intriguing world of Jeff Sheldon, the accidental entrepreneur behind Ugmonk, a brand renowned for its minimalist design and high-quality products. Jeff opens up about his journey from stumbling into entrepreneurship to intentionally crafting his day-to-day life with the Analog Productivity System—a tangible, card-bas…
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GARR RUSSELL - RV Rentals and AI Sales Systems
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Garr Russell is a passionate Christian entrepreneur who has seen the profound effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on mental health and relationships. Motivated by a calling to inspire, he urges fellow Christian entrepreneurs to reenter the marketplace and embrace marketplace ministry. Despite business setbacks during the pandemic, Garr believes new op…
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Creative Networking: Mastering the “One Jordan” Strategy with Chris Welton
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In this compelling episode of The AMPLIFII™ Podcast, host René Rodriguez sits down with Chris Welton to delve into the groundbreaking "One Jordan Strategy" that has transformed Chris' approach to networking. Chris shares his inspiring journey of embracing his limb difference as a unique advantage and discusses how this perspective has influenced hi…
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JACOB LEVINRAD - Social Media & Ecommerce Marketing
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Jacob Levinrad is an expert in Social Media conversions. He is a multi-millionaire high school dropout, helping others start their own online business while maintaining and growing his own. Join us for an exciting conversation with Jacob Levinrad as he shares his insights on how to convert Social Media followers to sales, the team and tech behind S…
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AI changed my life. Change yours at aiupdate.ai April 2024 Key Takeaways Deliver more value, become indispensable Closing doors to maximize focus Cold leads > Warm leads > Hot leads > Customer _____________________________________________ Launch and Automate your Podcast: 🚀 https://www.marksavantmedia.com AI Content on YouTube: 🤖 https://www.youtub…
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#188: What You Need to Know Before Getting Headshots and Branding Photos, with photographer Louis Tinsley
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Today’s guest is Louis Tinsley, a DC-based commercial photographer. Louis has been working in the industry professionally for more than 10 years and sits on the board of the DC chapter of American Photographic Artists, where he runs the annual Photo Assistant Workshop. He also recently joined the Northern Virginia Community College Photography & Me…
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Getting over perfectionism with Will Stevens
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This week on the Guidebook Podcast I'm joined by my new friend Will Stevens. Will is a fractional leader and go-to-market specialist, who founded Gain Growth Consulting, a practice that simplifies strategy and develops execution plans for clients. Will also hosts his own podcast called Solopreneur Stories. In my chat with Will we cover a lot of gro…
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BRAD STEVENS - Make More Sales By Outsourcing
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Brad Stevens is the Founder/CEO of Outsource Access that helps businesses redefine how they scale with affordable, talented staff from the Philippines. We're delving into the untapped potential of offshore teams, especially the incredible talent in the Philippines, and discussing how outsourcing can drive massive growth, not just savings. Brad will…
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Blair Sharp is learning to thrive with ADHD
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This week we have Blair Sharp on the podcast. She's a mum, wife, and writer from Minnesota, who specializes in mental health, parenting, and wellness content, regularly shares her insights on LinkedIn, and writes a newsletter called Hey Freelancer to motivate others to build their dream businesses. In this episode, we talk about: Pros and cons of w…
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Closing a door can be scary, but at times necessary. In this episode, I explain why quitting one thing, frees up time to focus on another. This is how I plan to hit 7 figures. How about you? email me: mark@marksavantmedia.com _____________________________________________ Launch and Automate your Podcast: 🚀 https://www.marksavantmedia.com AI Content…
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JORDAN ISROW - AI Destroys the Legal Field
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Jordan Isrow is a distinguished attorney and dedicated public servant known for his extensive expertise, strong community leadership, and devotion to his clients. He is a jack of all trades who has developed the reputation of being a powerhouse trial attorney and strategic advisor with a wealth of knowledge and experience across a diverse range of …
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#187: Offering Video Script Writing and Webinar Moderating, with Kelly McSweeney
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Today’s guest is Kelly McSweeney, a content marketing writer. Kelly works from her home office in Massachusetts with a small dog by her side. She has been a self-employed writer for nearly eight years, with clients that include research institutions, big tech companies and marketing agencies. Kelly explains cutting-edge science and emerging technol…
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Sarah Anto wants you to think like a startup founder
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In this episode, I sit down with Sarah Anto. Sarah helps female founders in the tech industry to start their businesses and prepare for fundraising. As a passionate advocate for women in entrepreneurship, Sarah shares her wealth of experience and insights. From launching her startups to empowering other women, she's full of really interesting insig…
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Pat Flynn is the founder of Smart Passive Income. He's a father, husband, podcast host, YouTuber, Mastermind leader, public speaker, author, and startup investor. Pat Flynn delves deep into discussions about AI's impact on jobs, outsourcing, and how AI tools can supercharge our creative processes without replacing the invaluable human element. He s…
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Monica Shaw juggles multiple revenue streams
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This week in The Guidebook I'm joined by Monica Shaw. Monica is a freelance writer, mountain leader, blogger and SAAS business owner. I loved talking to Monica as she has so much going on at once and somehow finds time to work on them all. This is such an interesting conversation, diving into the mind of somebody who juggles multiple revenue stream…
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Jessie Lizak is a fractional CMO and marketing consultant. She is founder & CEO of Reveting, a company dedicated to empowering both individuals and teams in building and elevating their personal brands, with a special focus on LinkedIn and Live Streaming. Today, Jessie walks us through avoiding email landmines that could sabotage your domain reputa…
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#186: Creating a Netflix-like Membership Program for Your Clients, with photographer Annemie Tonken
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Today’s guest is Annemie Tonken. Annemie lives in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. She has been a professional photographer since 2010 and is the owner of Megapixie Photography. She also teaches creative entrepreneurs how to run profitable, sustainable businesses they love, by focusing on how they can develop helpful business systems and strategies. An…
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Launch and automate your podcast: https://marksavantmedia.com/ March 2024 Key Takeaways Cold email system New clients, new projects, new team members More value for clients, guests, and agency Chat GPT Guide: https://www.aiupdate.ai/ _____________________________________________ Launch and Automate your Podcast: 🚀 https://www.marksavantmedia.com AI…
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Marie Pier Tremblay wants to change the way you think
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I'm joined this week by Marie Pier Tremblay. Marie is a life coach, bookworm, kinkster, and close friend of mine. She lives in Montreal, Canada, and after completing her dream of thru-hiking the PCT in 2019 she transitioned from freelance illustrator to full-time entrepreneur. Through her work as a coach and the host of the Self-Growth Nerds podcas…
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ANATOLIY LABINSKIY - AI in your Marketing Tech Stack
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Anatoliy Labinskiy, a four-time Two Comma Club award recipient, is owner of GSM Growth Agency, as well as a co-founder of EcomScout.io. As the host of the Ecom Business Stream Podcast, Anatoliy shares real-life success stories, solidifying his reputation as a leading figure in the e-commerce landscape. In this episode, Anatoliy explains how AI is r…
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That thing you're putting off.. It's time to do it. In this brief episode, I share several stories as to why you should shut up and "just do it". Enjoy the episode? Email me: mark@marksavantmedia.com _____________________________________________ Launch and Automate your Podcast: 🚀 https://www.marksavantmedia.com AI Content on YouTube: 🤖 https://www…
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#185: My First Year of Freelancing after Corporate Burnout, with Abby Nieten
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Today’s guest is Abby Nieten. Abby lives in the Indianapolis, Indiana, area, with her husband and three sons. A year ago she launched her freelance business, Shining Waters Editorial, where she is a copy editor and proofreader specializing in business content and nonfiction manuscripts. Abby also recently launched a monthly newsletter called Stream…
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Johanna Flashman wrote a book (while living in a van)
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This week I'm chatting with Johanna Flashman. Johanna is a freelance writer, journalist, and SEO strategist in the outdoor industry. Rachel also runs the website The Freelance Outdoorswoman which shares stories of other freelancers in the outdoor industry. In this episode, we talk about: Johannas started as a freelancer, some of her early challenge…
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Over spring break, I took a step away from the day-to-day operations. I had calls with colleagues, clients, friends. I spoke with family and myself. I wrote notes, pros and cons lists. Making a decision on how to structure your life and business sounds great, but it's actually not simple. It's easier to show up to a job and have someone just tell y…
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#184: Becoming Comfortable and Knowledgeable with Contracts and Other Legalese, with Lawyer Brionna Ned
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Today’s guest is Brionna Ned, a former big-law lawyer and in-house counsel for tech companies. She is now a legal educator and a writer. Her company, The Everyday Lawyer, is a legal education and consulting service for small business owners that provides you with the legal knowledge you need to create solid foundations in your business. She also ha…
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Rachel Ayotte on self care through freelancing
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I'm talking to one of my favourite humans Rachel Ayotte, where we dive into our Pop Club community, her freelancing background, and our thoughts on mindset and self-care around the freelance lifestyle. In this episode, we talk about: Rachel's experience of Pop Club The importance of taking time off and self-care Saying no to work The best bits abou…
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Focus. It's a requirement to scaling your income to 6 and 7 figures. It's what enabled me to bring my podcast agency to 6 figures. but... Is this where my time is best spent? In addition to my podcast agency, I growing an AI education company. So I find myself at a crossroads. Where should I spend my time and resources? Where should I focus my effo…
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#183: The Weird State of Freelancing Right Now
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On today’s show, I discuss the current state of freelancing, which includes massive layoffs and shuttered clients in the media and tech world. But even if that isn’t affecting you — maybe you’re even having your best year yet — you need to be prepared for the lean times and to set up your business to lessen the risk of feast-or-famine. That include…
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Ever felt like something was out of your control? Me too. In this quick episode, I'll share a specific story of how prayer turned a missed opportunity into a once in a lifetime event. Like the episode? email me! mark@marksavantmedia.com _____________________________________________ Launch and Automate your Podcast: 🚀 https://www.marksavantmedia.com…
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Rachel Dilliplane discovers freelancing on the road
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This week I'm chatting with Rachel Dilliplane. Another Rachel! Rachel is a voice-over artist and freelancer. Rachel is super funny, sharing her adventures on her TikTok along with her 2003 Ford E350 Shuttle Bus aks, the Rollsbud Motel. In this episode, we talk about: Comparisons between building a Van and building a business Balancing vanlife and a…
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Not sure how to use Chat GPT? In this episode, I'm sharing specific ways I use Chat GPT to save countless hours each week. Get my free guide here: https://www.aiupdate.ai/c/guide Automate Chat GPT into your workflow: https://youtu.be/Jucy8srPyLo Group AI training: Mastermind _____________________________________________ Launch and Automate your Pod…
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#182: A massive pivot from freelancing to owning a business with her husband, with business coach Jenni Gritters
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Today’s guest is Jenni Gritters, from Oregon. She is a business coach for freelancers and creators. She’s also a former journalist, and a current writer who runs a small content and community agency called The Riverwoods Media Group. Jenni is the former co-host of The Writer’s Co-op podcast and workshops. Be sure to check out Jenni’s group coaching…
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Launch and automate your podcast: https://marksavantmedia.com/ February 2024 Key Takeaways: Review your finances Mountain of Experience Invest in your team Chat GPT Guide: https://www.aiupdate.ai/ _____________________________________________ Launch and Automate your Podcast: 🚀 https://www.marksavantmedia.com AI Content on YouTube: 🤖 https://www.yo…
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Austin L. Church's morning marketing habit will change your life
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Join me, as I sit down with Austin L. Church, a seasoned writer, marketing consultant, and business coach. Having weathered the storm of a layoff from a marketing agency in 2009 Austin now shares invaluable insights with freelancers and consultants. In this episode, we talk about: Austin's Morning Marketing Habit 6 Levers that will propel your busi…
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Matt Raad is a website investor, which means he uses digital assets to generate cashflow and wealth. He uses AI to generate more income, more quickly, with less effort. He also teaches his methods in his eBusiness Institute. Mark and Matt discuss the world of AI and content creation. Matt shares his family's unusual experience with using AI, such a…
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Sarah Collie started freelance writing with no experience
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This week, I'm joined by my dear friend Sarah Collie. Sarah is a Virginia-based freelance writer for sustainable outdoor brands and horticulture companies. You'll often find Sarah hiking, planning next year's garden, or snuggling her puppy. In this episode, we talk about: Starting a freelance writing business with NO experience Living an intentiona…
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Jennie Wright is an expert in email list growth and lead generation with over a decade of experience helping business owners achieve their marketing goals. She is the creator of The List Injection Method™, a system that uses inbound attraction and permission marketing to help clients and audiences generate leads. Jennie shares her experience using …
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#181: Successful Marketing Tactics from Deliberate Freelancer Listeners
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In today’s episode, I am turning the microphone over to some of you, the listeners. Last fall I asked listeners to share their successful marketing tactics that landed them new clients. Today, eight listeners share their marketing wins with you. While each unique to the freelancer, there are a few themes. Often, the win originated from something si…
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