Charge for Your Value in Creative Work, Not Just Your Time
In this episode we chat about: Cole's journey from video production hobbyist to full-time business owner, pricing philosophy and more
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A curated collection meant to challenge assumptions and encourage new perspectives in creative entrepreneurship
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Here, you’ll find info to help you develop your skills as a freelancer and business owner in the outdoors industry as well as the mindsets required to deal with the risks, challenges, and rewards associated with running your own business.
On the blog, we cover the nitty gritty of entrepreneurship like thinking through who your ideal client is, how to pitch to them, building your pricing structure and thinking strategically about the services that you offer. And you’ll also be encouraged to think about your vision, values, purpose, and passion to ensure that you’re continuing to build your business that fuels your life, not someone else’s.
How To Take Charge In Negotiating
Are you giving away your strategy for free?
3 Tactics To Be A Strong Negotiator In Freelance And Creative Work
The goal in any client relationship is to have a crystal-clear understanding of what a client is actually aiming for.
Why You Struggle To Take Action Toward Your Goals
If you have a want or need but can't seem to get the energy or momentum to work towards it, here are tips to deal.
What To Do When It Feels Like You're Not Living True To Yourself
Often, we have contradictions, or at least a big variety, in what we desire in life. Our values can oppose each other at times!
How To Deal With Tasks You Dislike In Your Small Business
The things you can't stand doing can still feed your overall purpose!
How To Stand Out As A Business Owner In 2023
Instead of "new year, new me," can you ask, "How can I be MORE of MYSELF?"
3 Signs Your Business Isn't Aligning With Your Life
What if your business is taking up so much time, energy, and thinking, that it’s costing you the very freedom you’ve been seeking?
How To Narrow Down Your Freelance Services
Just because you can doesn't mean you have to! This is a common struggle for new freelancers.
4 Traps To Avoid When You Work From Home
These are common struggles, but small tweaks in your planning or mindset can make a huge difference!
Ask These 3 Questions Before Going Full-Time Self-Employed
Thinking about taking your side hustle full-time? Build an intentional business by asking yourself these questions.
3 Impactful Reflection Questions For The New Year
At this time of year, I'm always looking to pause, as though taking a breath before submerging myself into a new year.
Tips For Managing Your Time When You're Self-Employed
Struggle with time management when you work for yourself? Here are a few tips!
7 Things To Consider In A Business Audit
Part of what makes coaching powerful is the energy we spend on reflection as a source for action.
How To Raise Rates With Ongoing Clients
As freelancers, raising our rates can feel so hard that we go years without doing it!
Honoring Adventure
Remember to feed your inner adventurer! This trip allowed me to show up as a whole person, not just a coach.
How to Start Designing Your Ideal Work Schedule
Your business is YOUR business, so you can run your schedule your way.
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