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Confessions from the Couch highlights the good, the bad, and the ugly of working from home. You'll learn strategies, tips, and tricks to make your WFH journey a little bit easier. And you'll also see that working from home isn't always as glamorous as you're lead to believe...because it's always bring your kid to work day! Hosted by successful professional writer and editor, Robin Bull. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wfhconfessions/support
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Everyone wants to work from home, but what does it REALLY take? Well, to be mild-to-moderately happy or at least not drive yourself bat-shit crazy, you have to take control of your life. But, again, what does that really take? The secret is that it's not a one-and-done thing. It's a daily thing. I'm joined by the graphic designer of my business who…
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It's not easy to work from home with a special needs child. One of the factors that impact it is, of course, your child's diagnosis and needs. One of the questions I get on a regular basis is whether it is possible to work from home with a special needs child and what advice would I give to others since it is something that I do. Since there's litt…
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Ready to close more deals? In this episode of Confessions from the Couch, Robin gives you her 10 best tips from her seven years of freelancing experience so that you can finish out 2021 and crush 2022! Subscribe to the blog! Like the Facebook page! https://anchor.fm/wfhconfessions/message --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/…
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TRIGGER WARNING: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, STALKING. October is domestic violence awareness month. Robin tackles a very personal subject...the main reason she started her business. Because when you work from home, you can't fire yourself! Did you know in more than 30 states that it is perfectly legal to fire a survivor or victim of domestic violence? List…
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Unless you live under a rock, you already know about Simone Biles...but what can the average freelancer learn from this aside from self-care? Quite a lot. In Episode 12 of the Confessions from the Couch Podcast, we're talking about how the "Yeah, Right" crowd and what you need to do to get on Team You as a freelancer (and Robin includes Upwork prop…
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It's been a crazy 7 years working from home as a writer. In this episode, I'm joined by my husband Danny and I tell you all the 7 lessons I've learned in the last 7 years: Separating family from business if you hire family Understanding the power of your words if you work with your spouse (I do) Why you should NOT say yes to every proposal The 2 ke…
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WFH is often sold to you as the ultimate in independence, but is it? Sure, you can do what you want, but you need to be ready for what comes with it. You'll also learn the 7 keys I follow every day to live a great life (such as ignoring the two main types of haters I deal with). Subscribe to Confessions From the Couch now and share with your friend…
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Trying to figure out how to become a successful freelancer? I know - it can be confusing! With seven years of experience as of 2021, I've put together the ABCs of successful freelancing. A - Authority B - Be reliable C - ...listen and find out! Subscribe to Confessions From the Couch now and share with your friends and colleagues! Visit the officia…
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A self care deficit existed before the pandemic and it certainly hasn't gotten any better! Self care is for everyone, and special needs parents definitely need it as many of us are without respite care. I'm joined by Joy Coach, Mentor, and special needs mom Amanda Trojan in Episode 8 of the Confessions from the Couch podcast. We're talking about se…
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This episode is sponsored by NEMs Outfitters! Working from home isn't always easy whether you're an employee or business owner. In this episode of Confessions from the Couch, I'm joined by impact-driven mompreneur Amber Henry as she does what all of us moms have done at least ten times before...hides in the bathroom to talk to me! Amber is a mom of…
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I've worked from home as a Top Rated Upworker for years. I'm also a mom. I know how important it is to make the most of time. In this episode of Confessions from the Couch, I'm giving you some of my personal time-saving hacks! What are your time-saving hacks? Let me know! Leave a message on the podcast line (855 889-3400) or leave a comment! --- Se…
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Of course a six-figure income is the dream for freelancers and the self-employed. Duh. Financial security is something we all want. And starting a business of any kind and achieving a better financial future is the American dream (despite the haters it brings). But... It isn't the only measure of success or reason to become a freelancer or become s…
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Look, I've worked from home both on and off Upwork for close to seven years now...so, I've experienced some things. I've done the things. I know the dedication it takes to build a successful work from home business...and I know the things that people do to straight fuck it up, 2020 dumpster fire style. Here are the 3 things you're doing to f*ck up …
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As a Top Rated Freelancer on Upwork for over five years, one of the most common questions I'm bombarded with is "Why am I not getting any clients?" Well, because you're not treating your freelancing experience like a business. In this 26 minute podcast, I share my best tips on how you can get the most out of your freelancing experience. Resources m…
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Don't forget to go back and listen to Part 1 of this podcast. In Part 2, I finish my explanation of how you can unf*ck yourself. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wfhconfessions/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wfhconfessions/support…
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Work-life balance out of reach? That's because it's total bullsh*t. What if it isn't about balance? What it's about unf*cking yourself and getting centered? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wfhconfessions/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wfhconfessions/support…
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Adam and Vince catch up with Evan as he returns for the first time since moving to Hawaii. The boys get a call from SoundCloud sensation A$AP Tom and talk all things STL Blues hockey as well as our favorite memories with Evan. Bachelor in Paradise season finale predictions as well as the highly anticipated but extremely disappointing return of Evan…
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We all say we WANT to get it together, but how often do we work on doing that? In this very first GITcast, Robin highlights the importance of WHY we must get it together in light of two recent atrocities: El Paso and Dayton. Don't forget to subscribe wherever you listen to this podcast! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/po…
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The bros are back for their 15th episode that happened to be recorded in the state of the art studio on 4/20, they talk all things pot (again), Blues/NHL playoffs update, NBA playoffs, Cardinals recipe for success, special guest Jim Edmonds get baked and goes over his career highlights AND EVEN MORE sprinkled in between all of that. Follow @vae_cou…
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CouchFesh goes live on Instagram as a new era is upon us, our favorite Halloween stuff, this week in college football and NFL, we actually didn't do terrible with our gambling picks, "Evan's High Facts," more about MLS coming to St. Louis, plus Blues and Lakers talk. Our longest episode to date. Enjoy.@vae_couchfesh on Instagram and Twitter…
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