The Freelancer's Teabreak

Got a brilliant opt-in for your newsletter? Where are you going to share it? I’ve got five suggestions for you in this episode. Want more tips? Join the Freelance Lifestyle mailing list www.FreelanceLifestyle.co.uk/newsletter   

Throughout October, I've been sharing some tips about emails and newsletters. This week, I want to talk about opt-ins. Those golden nuggets of content you can use to encourage people to join your mailing list. Join The Freelance Lifestylers FB group https://www.facebook.com/groups/freelancelifestyle/?ref=share Join the Freelance Lifestyle mailing list www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk. 

Not sure what to include in your newsletter? Or how to keep it consistent? This episode is packed full of tips to help you stay on track!  Check out www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk/newsletter to sign up for the mailing list! Follow on Instagram www.Instagram.com/emmacossey Join the Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/freelancelifestyle/

In October, I'll be focusing on newsletters and emails for freelancers and how you can make it easier. This week, it's all about four emails you should be sending as a freelancer. The Scary Email template: https://www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk/effective-email Sign up to The Freelance Lifestyle newsletter here: www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk/newsletter Join the Freelance Business Lounge here: https://freelancelifestyle.teachable.com/

In the last two episodes, we’ve talked about networking and social networking for freelancers. This week, it’s all about pitching (and how to do it in a way that works for you!) Mentioned in this episode: The Scary Email https://freelancelifestyle.co.uk/effective-email/ Pinterest board: https://pin.it/2ET7SLF The PR Show https://www.kerrilwatt.co.uk/theprshow/ The Freelance Lifestylers FB group https://www.facebook.com/groups/freelancelifestyle

Want to do some networking, but the traditional options aren't available right now? Or thinking of trying networking, but you're shy or introverted and need some tips to survive networking events? I've got tips on both accounts, talking about netwalking, online networking events and how to navigate networking when you'd rather be on the sofa. Come join the FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freelancelifestyle Join the mailing list for more tips to find clients: www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk/newsletter 

Whew, school is back and so is the Freelancer's Teabreak! And we're going to jump straight into how to use social media to find clients. Because I'm all for business you can do on your phone in bed.  As mentioned in the podcast: TikTokers to check out: @nikkipebbles, @advancedbitches and @cassie_stephens   Come join the FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freelancelifestyle Grab your Freelance Pipeline freebie: www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk/newsletter And the Freelance Business Lounge Membership https://freelancelifestyle.teachable.com/

Join us for the Freelance Habits of Success challenge! https://www.facebook.com/groups/498006284222699/ Peek at the Business Lounge: https://freelancelifestyle.teachable.com/p/freelancelifestash Find Sally Farrant https://www.businessgrowthbynumbers.com/ www.linkedin.com/in/sally-farrant Strength in Numbers free Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/1413342112148593/

In this week's podcast episode, I'm joined by Alexis Bushnell,  Where to find Alexis Bushnell:  Website: https://bushnellcommunitysolutions.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bushnell_cs Lea's social media planner: https://heartandsouldigital.co.uk/ Find me at www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk and come join the Freelance Lifestylers Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/freelancelifestyle/

Are you planning on having a branding photoshoot? After a question in my membership, I thought it might be useful to share some tips from the point of view of someone who had had one (particularly in terms of what shots would be useful for social, your website etc).  Want to know more? Head to: Www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk

Resources in this episode: FB group: https://m.facebook.com/groups/freelancelifestyle/ The ultimate guide to getting started as a freelancer https://www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk/2018/01/ultimate-guide-getting-started-freelancer/ 30 Days To Go Freelance course: https://freelancelifestyle.teachable.com/p/30dayecourse 5 ways to find your next client: https://www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk/5-ways-to-find-your-next-client/ Terms and Conditions template: https://www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk/tandc

In this episode, I’ve answered a few questions I’ve been asked recently, including: 1. How to raise my rates with current clients 2. How to find freelance clients in Facebook groups 3. How to do or be in a podcast 4. Income streams for writers    Resources mentioned:  Kerri Watt’s podcast pitching: https://kerrilwatt.thinkific.com/courses/podcast-guide Income streams for freelance writers: https://www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk/2016/09/freelance-writing-income/   Find out more about The Freelance Lifestyle Website: www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk Join the Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1464948493770611/ Follow on Instagram @emmacossey  

Being your own boss means you get to be in control of how you work, who you work with, where and when. So why are we so terrible about taking sick days, putting ourselves forward for the amazing projects or charging our worth? That's what we'll be diving into this episode! Come join me for one of my FREE challenges (there are two, one for new and one for experienced freelancers), taking place from the 25th November! https://www.facebook.com/groups/freelancelifestyle/permalink/2401237153475069/ Freelance Business Lounge: https://freelancelifestyle.teachable.com/ Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freelancelifestyle

Just over a year ago, I launched my membership, The Freelance Business Lounge, previously The Freelance Lifestash. It's been a big learning curve since then, and I'm sharing some of the lessons in this week's podcast! The doors to The Freelance Business Lounge will be opening again on the 2nd December for a week, and you can sign up here to join the mailing list to let you know when it's live https://freelancelifestyle.teachable.com/.    

Let's talk about passive income!  Pour your cuppa and get ready for the latest episode of The Freelancer's Teabreak.   **Want more?** Join the waiting list to find out more about The Freelance Business Lounge here https://freelancelifestyle.teachable.com/ Where else you can find The Freelance Lifestyle? Blog: www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk Podcast: http://freelancelifestyle.libsyn.com/rss Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freelancelifestyle/

Welcome back to the freelancer’s teabreak, the short and sweet podcast for freelancers to enjoy with a cuppa. Following on from last week’s podcast about charging for admin time, I wanted to talk about charging for pitching! should you always pitch for free, or are there times when pitching overlaps into paid work?   Where else you can find The Freelance Lifestyle Grab the newsletter and the Freelance Client Pipeline guide: www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk/newsletter  Blog: www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk Podcast: http://freelancelifestyle.libsyn.com/rss Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freelancelifestyle/

Should you charge to do admin? What’s included in the price of working with a client? Let’s talk about admin - from emails to discovery calls.    Where else you can find The Freelance Lifestyle? Blog: www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk Podcast: http://freelancelifestyle.libsyn.com/rss Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freelancelifestyle/

Struggle with consistency? Me too! I've got some hacks to help you keep on top of things and feel like you're in control, not constantly catching up.    Read the blog: www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freelancelifestyle/ Follow on Twitter: www.twitter.com/emma_cossey Follow on Instagram: www.instagram.com/emmacossey

Are you in a freelance rut? Here, have a rope, we're going to get you out of there! www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk Join the FB group: https://facebook.com/groups/freelancelifestyle/

Are you taking full advantage of being freelance? Or have you slipped into all work and no play?  Find out more: www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freelancelifestyle