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Business Badassery Podcast

Amy Posner and Kirsty Fanton

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Business Badassery: the audio advice column for your online business. Each week we answer questions our listeners submit. Without taking ourselves too seriously, we cover anything and everything to do with running, building or growing an online business. Got a question? Ask it here: https://bit.ly/2ZsvJ2A
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The Savvy Scribe, a podcast for savvy nurse writers and creatives who want to grow a profitable freelance writing business. Hear some stories about life and entrepreneurship from your host, Janine Kelbach RNC-OB, and her guests. Each episode is jam-packed with actionable tips in growing your business, goal planning, freelancing, productivity, life tools, and many more!
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Weird Finance

The Hell Yeah Group

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I’m weird, you’re weird, we’re all weird about money. Weird Finance explores the often intimidating terrain of money, finances, and economics and how these invisible forces shape each person’s ideas about themselves and the world around them. Hosted by author, illustrator, and musician Paco de Leon; Weird Finance is all about have real, honest, unconventional money conversations with the aim of getting comfortable with the uncomfortable and changing our relationship with money. We’ll laugh s ...
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Ed Gandia, co-author of the bestselling book, The Wealthy Freelancer, reveals how to propel your writing business to the six-figure level (or the part-time equivalent). In this nuts-and-bolts, no-nonsense podcast, you'll discover how to get better clients, earn more in less time, and bring more freedom and joy into your writing business. Ed will walk you through the practical, “doable” systems and strategies he has developed in his own writing business — the same systems he has taught his pr ...
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👉🏻 Free course for women web designers who want to make more money without working 24/7 at https://webdesigneracademy.com/free-course/ Profitable Web Designer is the go-to podcast for women web designers who want to make running their web design business easier. Host Shannon Mattern is the BFF-style mentor you’ve been searching for to help you become a high-earning web designer. Shannon's helped hundreds of women build profitable, sustainable, fulfilling web design businesses through her Web ...
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As freelancers and solo professionals, we often (unknowingly) sabotage our own success from the very first interaction with a prospect. We present ourselves and our services in a way that works against us. It erodes trust and diminishes our perceived value before we even begin working with a potential client. It often starts the moment we ask our c…
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Stay in touch and sign up for Paco’s weekly email newsletter, The Nerdletter. In this episode of Weird Finance, Paco talks to Amy Posner about freelancing and building a sustainable business. Amy shares her expertise in helping individuals identify their target audience, develop a unique voice, and create effective pitching strategies to attract cl…
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👩‍💻 Get Shannon's free course for women web designers who want to make more money without working 24/7. Today I’m talking to copywriter extraordinaire Sarah Guilliot (a Web Designer Academy + Next Level Mastermind member) all about the challenges she overcame and the shifts she made to go from being *this close* to going back to corporate to having…
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Stay in touch and sign up for Paco’s weekly email newsletter, The Nerdletter. In this episode of Weird Finance, Paco interviews Beth Pickens, an artist consultant, about the relationship between artists and money. They discuss the challenges artists face in valuing their work, the pressure to commercialize their art, and the societal messages that …
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👩‍💻 Get Shannon's free course for women web designers who want to make more money without working 24/7. Today I’m sharing how much money we made in July, how we made it, how much we spent, and all of the lessons learned along the way. I share how I discovered the places in my business and life I was playing small, some powerful books I read that co…
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome back to The Savvy Scribe podcast! Today, we’re diving into the art of crafting proposals that resonate. Joining us is Tina M. Baxter, an expert in legal nurse consulting and the founder of Baxter Professional Services. With a wealth of experience in healthcare and business coaching, Tina knows exactly how to tailor p…
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Stay in touch and sign up for Paco’s weekly email newsletter, The Nerdletter. In this episode of Weird Finance, Paco talks to Chelsea Fagan about growing up with a mother who was a public school science teacher and a father who was a freelance illustrator, how she stumbled into writing professionally and started The Financial Diet as a way to hold …
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Freelancing can be a lonely journey. But it doesn't have to be. Many freelancers struggle to find consistent work, navigate client relationships, and stay up-to-date with industry trends. They often feel isolated, and unsure where to turn for support or guidance. Not Rachel Smith, my guest in this week's episode. Rachel is the founder of , a thrivi…
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👩‍💻 Get Shannon's free course for women web designers who want to make more money without working 24/7. In today's episode, I’m catching up with Certified Hypnotist Lauren Best on the power of hypnosis for creativity and work-life balance. Eight weeks ago, I underwent a hypnosis session led by Lauren, and now we're diving deep into the aftermath—th…
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to today’s episode! As we head into conference season, it’s the perfect time to talk about a unique and powerful way to market your freelance business—by attending conferences. Whether you’re fully booked or just starting out, keeping your business visible and building strong connections is crucial. In this episode, …
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Stay in touch and sign up for Paco’s weekly email newsletter, The Nerdletter. In this episode of Weird Finance, Paco sits down with Brian Morrow, the innovative mind behind Shark Pig and a pioneer in reshaping the wedding videography industry. Brian takes us on a journey from his eclectic upbringing to discovering his love for filmmaking in college…
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👩‍💻 Get Shannon's free course for women web designers who want to make more money without working 24/7. Today I’m talking with Austin L. Church of Freelance Cake, author of Free Money and fractional CMO for Moxie, about the tough and rewarding realities of freelancing, and how to truly understand your worth as a web designer. If you’ve ever struggl…
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When you’re starting to offer advisory engagements to clients and prospects, it’s very common to get nervous. Say you’re talking with a prospect and you can tell that they need help beyond writing. In fact, you can see that it doesn’t yet make sense to go right into a writing project — mainly because they need to make some other decisions first. Bu…
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👩‍💻 Get Shannon's free course for women web designers who want to make more money without working 24/7. In today's episode, I sit down with the talented Liz Mosley, graphic designer and host of the "Building Your Brand" podcast. Liz and I unpack the emotional rollercoaster of dealing with rejection and discuss practical strategies for overcoming it…
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to The Savvy Scribe podcast! This episode is a catch-up and our update in July and a look forward to August. Summer Fun and Business Growth Updates Key highlights in this episode: July Recap Busy summer with personal and business activities. My family enjoyed a first cruise! Client work surged, keeping nurse writers …
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Stay in touch and sign up for Paco’s weekly email newsletter, The Nerdletter. In this episode of Weird Finance, Paco de Leon and Caroline Cala Donofrio discuss the intricacies of a career in the arts. Caroline shares her unique journey from growing up in New Jersey with little encouragement to pursue the arts, to becoming a celebrated author of the…
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👩‍💻 Get Shannon's free course for women web designers who want to make more money without working 24/7. In today's milestone 100th episode, I’m sitting down with my BFF and transformational coach Alecia St. Germain of The Conscious Edge to explore the link between mindset and success in entrepreneurship. We dive into overcoming mental barriers, ref…
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Send us a Text Message. My Personal Report Framework Check out “Darling Girls” by Sally Hepworth. I’ve been making cottage cheese protein bagels weekly; you can find the recipe on skinnytaste.com. I’ve also been preparing high-protein overnight oats regularly for breakfast, which includes oats, chia seeds, protein, and fruit. I started making these…
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Stay in touch and sign up for Paco’s weekly email newsletter, The Nerdletter. In this episode of Weird Finance, host Paco de Leon sits down with Pony Lee Musgrave, founder of Folklore Salon, to discuss the intersection of business and community. Pony shares their journey from aspiring artist to successful business owner, emphasizing the value of cr…
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Life can often feel like a never-ending hustle — especially when you feel like you’re working harder than ever but getting poorer results. Deadlines loom. Responsibilities pile up. And the bills keep coming. It’s so easy to get swept up in the daily grind and feel like you’re constantly in the middle of a storm that just won’t let up. Before you kn…
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👩‍💻 Get Shannon's free course for women web designers who want to make more money without working 24/7. Today I’m sharing how much money we made in June, how we made it, how much we spent, and all of the lessons learned along the way. I share what’s happened since we decided to roll back the two price increases we did for the Web Designer Academy i…
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Send us a Text Message. Join us in today’s episode with the Queen of Sales, Lynn Whitbeck, who will share her sales strategies to win freelance writing clients! About Lynn Whitbeck Lynn Whitbeck is the Queen of Sales. Business owners and entrepreneurs hire Lynn to ignite winning sales, because most are chasing down leads, lack client retention, con…
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Stay in touch and sign up for Paco’s weekly email newsletter, The Nerdletter. In this episode of Weird Finance, Paco and Niluka Kavanagh dive deep into the evolving landscape of remote work and entrepreneurship. Niluka shares her journey from working at KPMG after studying at Oxford, to becoming a digital nomad and founding her company, Imagine Tha…
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👩‍💻 Get Shannon's free course for women web designers who want to make more money without working 24/7. Today I’m talking with Katie Lynn and Laura Grace of Mushaboom Studio about their online business journey, including how to get clients, finding your biz besties, niching down into SquareSpace development for designers, the value of great photogr…
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Send us a Text Message. In this episode of The Savvy Scribe podcast, I’m sharing the latest trend of sharing personal and professional updates or my “work report.”. Get an inside look at what I’m currently reading, the innovative changes happening at Savvy Nurse Writer and Write RN, and the tools I’m obsessing over to boost productivity. Whether yo…
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Stay in touch and sign up for Paco’s weekly email newsletter, The Nerdletter. In this episode of Weird Finance, host Paco de Leon, along with Stephanie Bucko and Cristina Livadary from Mana Financial Life Design (@manafld), dive into the essentials of thinking like a financial planner. They discuss targeting clients with growth mindsets, particular…
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In this transformative episode, I discuss the importance of setting boundaries and being selective with opportunities through practical tools and methodologies. Borrowing from Greg McKeown's book, *Essentialism*, I introduce two powerful concepts: the 90% Rule and the Extreme Criteria Exercise. These tools are designed to help you master the art of…
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👩‍💻 Get Shannon's free course for women web designers who want to make more money without working 24/7. Today I’m talking with Amy Posner, a seasoned online entrepreneur and business coach who has mentored thousands of freelancers to grow the business they want by teaching them the skills they need to attract the right clients. Get the full show no…
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Send us a Text Message. In this new episode of The Savvy Scribe podcast, we’re diving deep into a topic that keeps your business humming – pricing! Joining me today is Amy Posner, who is really good at building successful digital businesses – and she’s here to share everything she knows with ambitious digital creatives. Let’s face it, pricing is wh…
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Stay in touch and sign up for Paco’s weekly email newsletter, The Nerdletter. Welcome back to another exciting episode of Weird Finance! In this episode, we have a special Client Spotlight featuring the brilliant Sarah Salvatoriello, founder of the creative branding studio Ampersand & Ampersand. In this episode, we'll dive deep into the nuances of …
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👩‍💻 Get Shannon's free course for women web designers who want to make more money without working 24/7. Today I’m sharing how much money we made in May, how we made it, how much we spent and all of the lessons learned along the way. I break down my process for writing income reports, how I manage and think about money in my business, and share the …
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Stay in touch and sign up for Paco’s weekly email newsletter, The Nerdletter. In this episode of Weird Finance, host Paco speaks with attorney Chris Valdheims about the essential role of legal matters in empowering creative businesses. They discuss creative industry legal battles, the importance of addressing legal issues proactively, and the incre…
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Send us a Text Message. We’re talking about the summer surge, a period of increased demand for freelance writers. I’m going to share my tips on how to make the most of this busy season including: Adjusting pricing strategy for rush projects Protecting your time and boundaries Building client relationships and turning them into long-term projects Go…
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In today’s episode, we’re diving into a topic that’s especially relevant given the current global climate: finding stability in your business amidst chaos. Are you feeling more stressed, burnt out, or anxious? Are you questioning your path as a solo professional more frequently? If so, you’re not alone. The Ever-Present Chaos Life is full of uncert…
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👩‍💻 Get Shannon's free course for women web designers who want to make more money without working 24/7. Today I’m breaking down exactly what marketing strategies to use in your web design business whether you’re new, experienced or a seasoned web designer so that you can stop getting stuck in the feast-and-famine trap! Get the full show notes at ht…
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome to another exciting episode of The Savvy Scribe podcast! Today, we have a special guest, Pamela, a distinguished leader in digital transformation. With her expertise in process automation, client acquisition, digital marketing, and building recurring revenue systems, Pamela empowers entrepreneurs to leverage innovati…
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Stay in touch and sign up for Paco’s weekly email newsletter, The Nerdletter. In this episode of Weird Finance, The Hell Yeah Group’s editorial associate, financial coach, and co-founder of Ladies Talking About Money, Cole Kalin, returns to the show to ask Paco more questions about her journey building her bookkeeping agency. Paco emphasizes the im…
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👩‍💻 Get Shannon's free course for women web designers who want to make more money without working 24/7. Today I’m chatting with certified hypnotherapist Lauren Best about how hypnosis works, how it can unlock your subconscious thoughts, unblock and unstick you, and you get to hear a hypnosis session with me in real time! Connect with Lauren at http…
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Send us a Text Message. Summer is in the air! In today’s episode, we tackle the question, “What does summer mean for freelancers?” and explore what the summer surge specifically entails. As the season changes, so does the demand for content. I will discuss how to manage this busy period and optimize your workflows to handle the increased demand wit…
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Stay in touch and sign up for Paco’s weekly email newsletter, The Nerdletter. In this episode of Weird Finance, Paco de Leon is joined by financial therapist Amanda Clayman to explore the intricate relationship between emotions and money. They dive into personal struggles with perfectionism and shame in financial management, and find solace in shar…
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Think back to when you first went out on your own. Remember those first few projects? Getting paid for your writing felt like magic, didn’t it? You put in, say, 10 hours of work, and the client paid you $750. Wow! What made it magical was that the $750 was all for me. And I loved the idea that a few units of effort in would translate to a few units…
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👩‍💻 Get Shannon's free course for women web designers who want to make more money without working 24/7. Today I’m chatting with self-taught designer and design-business mentor Gigi Davarashvili of One6Creative about her web design business journey, the biggest challenges she faced as she grew her agency, trends she’s seeing with web design business…
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Send us a Text Message. Today’s episode is brimming with excitement because I’m joined by Leslie Catalano, a highly accomplished freelance nurse writer! We thought of doing this episode together to share our personal journeys, aiming to provide insights that can help answer your questions about establishing a successful freelance writing business. …
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