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Business Growth | Communication

What to Say When You Need to Raise Your Rates

April 15, 2025April 16, 2025
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Business Strategies

From Crickets to Clients: Proposal Strategies That Actually Work

April 9, 2025April 18, 2025
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Want Better Clients? Shift Your Marketing Focus

March 27, 2025March 30, 2025
The Hidden Cost of Being “Just Another Freelancer”
Business Growth | Professional Growth

The Hidden Cost of Being “Just Another Freelancer”

February 4, 2025March 12, 2025
The Value of Growing Your Business through Referrals
Business Growth | Client Management | Communication

The Value of Growing Your Business through Referrals

December 31, 2024March 12, 2025
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Business Growth

That Rate Works Fine: Four Words Costing You Money

November 21, 2024March 12, 2025
Accepting Projects You Don’t Know How to Complete
Business Growth

Accepting Projects You Don’t Know How to Complete

September 15, 2024September 15, 2024
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Business Growth | Client Management | Communication | Mental Health

Protect Your Most Valuable Asset and Take Time Off

July 9, 2024August 20, 2024
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Business Growth | Client Management | Personal Growth | Professional Growth

How NOT to Become a Overworked Freelance Hermit

July 2, 2024June 24, 2024
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Business Growth | Professional Growth

The Introvert Freelancer’s Guide to Building a Killer Professional Network

June 25, 2024June 24, 2024

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I’ve been reading “The Big Leap” by Gay Hendricks I’ve been reading “The Big Leap” by Gay Hendricks (our book of the month for the Boss Responses Book Club). This book hits where it hurts. I keep seeing how easy it is to self-sabotage without even realizing it. Hendricks talks about the “Upper Limit Problem”—the hidden barriers we create when things start going too well. We tell ourselves we don’t deserve success, we downplay our achievements, or we create unnecessary drama to keep ourselves from stepping into our full potential. Check, check, check. I see it in my own life and business. The moment things start running smoothly, I suddenly feel the urge to tweak everything. Or I hesitate on an opportunity because what if I can’t handle it? The self-doubt sneaks in right when I’m about to level up. Most of us spend too much time in what Hendricks calls the zone of excellence. We’re doing what we’re good at but not what we’re truly meant to do. The challenge is pushing past those invisible limits and operating from what he calls the zone of genius, where our unique talents create the most impact. The first step? Noticing when you’re holding yourself back. That’s what I’m doing for this first week of reading the book. I’m taking time and reflecting on each section and applying it to my life. Want to reflect with me? Think about your own business or career: Do you stop yourself from charging higher rates or taking on bigger projects, even when you know you can? Have you ever turned down or delayed an opportunity because it felt too good to be true? Are you playing it safe in your zone of excellence instead of stepping fully into your zone of genius? For those reading “The Big Leap” with me (or who’ve already read it): What’s one upper limit problem you’ve recognized in your own life? Drop it in the comments—let’s talk about it! #bossresponsesbookclub #freelance #freelancer #bookstagram #bookclub
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🎙️ New Episode Alert! 🎙️ Ever feel stuck in the f 🎙️ New Episode Alert! 🎙️ Ever feel stuck in the feast and famine cycle as a freelancer or business owner? You’re not alone! In today’s Boss Responses podcast, Lizzie Davey (@freelancemagic.co) and I dive into how you can manage deadlines, avoid those dreaded dry spells, and keep your pipeline full. 🌟 We’re sharing practical tips on how to build a sustainable freelance business, from understanding your limits to securing repeat clients and why never stop marketing is the golden rule. 🚀 If you’re ready to break free from the rollercoaster and create consistency in your work, this episode is for you! 🎧 Tap the link in bio to listen now! #FreelanceLife #FeastOrFamine #FreelancerTips #BusinessGrowth #PodcastAlert #BossResponses #ClientManagement #EntrepreneurLife #FreelanceSuccess
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