Want to know a secret? Your client isn't always right. But how do you tell them that without ruining your relationship? You give a Boss Response. When you approach your clients from a position of mutual respect and power, you develop a positive working relationship that turns your client into one of your best resources. I believe every business owner can grow their business when they step up and run their business like a Boss. But how do you successfully navigate tricky client questions and ...
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#54: Balancing Work and Life as a Freelancer with Lizzie Davey
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Send us a text In this episode of the Boss Responses Podcast, host Treasa Edmond and guest co-host Lizzie Davey dive into effective strategies for managing freelance work and personal life. They explore the contrasts between corporate and freelance environments, emphasizing the need for a flexible yet structured schedule. Topics include the importa…
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#53: How to Avoid Freelancing Dry Spells with Lizzie Davey
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Send us a text In this episode of the Boss Responses podcast, Treasa Edmond and her guest co-host Lizzie dive into the ever-relevant topic of the feast and famine cycle, something every freelancer and business owner faces at some point. They look at the challenge of managing fluctuating workloads and offer practical advice on how to maintain consis…
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#52: Handling Scope Creep like a Boss with Lizzie Davey
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Send us a text In this episode of the Boss Responses podcast, host Treasa Edmond and guest co-host Lizzie Davey delve into effective strategies for managing scope creep and handling client feedback delays. They share their experiences and provide actionable advice such as setting strict project boundaries, clarifying feedback deadlines, and demonst…
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#51: How to Attract and Reach Out to the Right Clients with Lizzie Davey
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Send us a text Join host Treasa Edmond and special guest co-host Lizzie Davey in this episode of Boss Responses as they share invaluable strategies for reaching out to and attracting the right clients. They give practical tips for forming relationships with potential clients, warm pitching, and qualifying clients. You'll learn why it's essential to…
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#50: Better Clients, Less Marketing, and a Dream Business with Jessica Walrack
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Send us a text In the 50th episode of the Boss Responses podcast, host Treasa Edmond celebrates the journey of starting the podcast and shares an insightful discussion with special guest, Jessica Walrack—founder of All Things Freelance Writing and a seasoned freelance finance journalist. They go deep into the importance of niching down in freelance…
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#49: Managing Difficult Clients with Jessica Walrack
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Send us a text Ever wondered how to turn difficult client interactions into successful collaborations? Discover the secrets to managing unorganized clients, conflicting instructions, and never-ending revisions in this engaging episode of Boss Responses. Host Treasa Edmond and guest Jessica Walrack share their experiences and frustrations, offering …
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#48: Getting Clients Without Cold Emails with Jessica Walrack
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Send us a text In this episode of the Boss Responses podcast, host Treasa Edmond and guest co-host Jessica Walrack discuss the challenges of finding clients, especially during economic downturns. They explore strategies to attract clients, reach out effectively, and emphasize the significance of relational marketing over cold emails. The conversati…
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#47: Avoiding Burnout as a Freelancer with Jessica Walrack
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Send us a text In this episode of the Boss Responses podcast, host Treasa Edmond and guest Jessica Walrack discuss the challenges of balancing steady, profitable work with maintaining creative energy and content quality. Both share their personal journeys of handling constant deadlines, recognizing early signs of burnout, and developing strategies …
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#46: Turning One-Off Clients into Repeat Business with Jessica Walrack
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Send us a text What if you could transform your one-off clients into loyal, long-term partners? Join us on this episode of the Boss Responses podcast as host Treasa Edmond sits down with Jessica Walrick, the mastermind behind All Things Freelance Writing. Jessica and I tackle Leigh's question of how to create repeat and retainer work. Whether you'r…
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#45: Taking the Trauma out of Setting Your Freelance Rates with Liz Heflin
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Send us a text In this episode of the Boss Responses podcast, host Treasa Edmond welcomes Liz Heflin for her final episode of the week and an in-depth discussion on setting freelance rates. Liz shares her journey, starting from her early days of charging minimum wage to her current position of offering high-value content services. The episode cover…
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#44: Should I Quit Freelancing? The Importance of Mindset with Liz Heflin
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Send us a text In this episode of the Boss Responses podcast, host Treasa Edmond and guest Liz Heflin address the doubts and challenges faced by freelancers, especially when dealing with imposter syndrome and low-paying clients. They respond to a question from Paul, a 10-year freelance veteran struggling to make ends meet and doubting his abilities…
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#43: A Masterclass in Avoiding the Feast or Famine Cycle with Liz Heflin
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Send us a text In today's episode of the Boss Responses podcast, hosts Treasa Edmond and guest co-host Liz Heflin discuss strategies for avoiding the feast and famine cycle common in freelancing. They explore the importance of understanding one's work capacity, building sustainable business practices, leveraging community support, and consistently …
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#42: Niching Down vs Being a Generalist with Liz Heflin
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Send us a text The niching down dilemma: to specialize or not to specialize. In this episode of the Boss Responses podcast, host Treasa Edmond and guest Liz Heflin delve into the topic of niching down in freelancing. The discussion addresses the common advice that freelancers must specialize to succeed. Treasa and Liz share their personal experienc…
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#41: Red Flag Clients and Getting Paid with Liz Heflin
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Send us a text In this episode of the Boss Responses podcast, host Treasa Edmond is joined by freelance writer and editor Liz Heflin to discuss strategies for managing difficult clients and ensuring timely payment. They delve into practical insights including the importance of contracts, the benefits of requiring deposits, mastering the art of unco…
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#40: Behind the Scenes of PR Freelancing with Expert Michelle Garrett
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Send us a text In this episode of Boss Responses, host Treasa Edmond is joined by guest Michelle Garrett, an influential PR consultant, writer, and speaker specializing in B2B companies. Michelle shares insights from her extensive career, including founding her own consulting business. They discuss the importance of choosing the right clients, sett…
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#39: What Should You Do When Clients Delay Projects? with Michelle Garrett
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Send us a text In this episode of Boss Responses podcast, host Treasa Edmond and guest co-host Michelle Garrett discuss strategies for dealing with clients who delay projects by not providing necessary information on time. They emphasize the importance of setting clear expectations, having open conversations, and defining deadlines upfront. They al…
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#38: What to Say When Clients Question Your Rates, with Michelle Garrett
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Send us a text In this episode of the Boss Responses podcast, host Treasa Edmond is joined by guest co-host Michelle Garrett to discuss how to handle potential clients questioning your rates. They delve into strategies for explaining the value of your services, vetting clients, and adjusting project scopes instead of lowering rates. This episode pr…
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#37: Strategies for Handling Unfair Criticism from Clients, with Michelle Garrett
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Send us a text In this episode of the Boss Responses podcast, host Treasa Edmond and guest co-host Michelle Garrett tackle the issue of imposter syndrome, particularly in the context of negative client feedback. They offer strategies for managing unsatisfied clients and emphasize the importance of maintaining a positive mindset. The discussion incl…
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#36: How to Handle Clients with Cash Flow Problems, with Michelle Garrett
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Send us a text In this episode of the Boss Responses podcast, host Treasa Edmond and guest co-host Michelle Garrett discuss the challenges freelancers and business owners face when clients have cash flow problems. They explore how to handle delayed payments, the importance of sticking to your deposit policies, and strategies for managing expenses i…
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#35: From Chemist to Content Specialist—Eagranie Yuh’s Business Journey
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Send us a text In this episode of the Boss Responses Podcast, host Treasa Edmond interviews special guest co-host Eagranie Yuh, a white paper specialist and podcast consultant. They delve into Eagranie's background as a chemist, journalist, and marketer, and discuss her journey towards becoming a business owner. Eagranie explores the challenges and…
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#34: Is It Worth Compromising on Your Payment Terms? with Eagranie Yuh
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Send us a text In this episode of the Boss Responses Podcast, host Treasa Edmond is joined for the fourth day by guest Eagranie Yuh. They delve into the complexities of dealing with client payment policies that conflict with your own business practices. From insisting on deposits to negotiating terms with large corporations, they share valuable ins…
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#33: Should You Compromise on Your Fees? with Eagranie Yu
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Send us a text Have you ever felt trapped by the need to accept lower rates from clients just to stay afloat? Today on Boss Responses, we look at whether compromising on your rate is a savvy move or a slippery slope. Our insightful guest co-host Eagranie Yuh joins host Treasa Edmond in a close look into the nuances of negotiating rates without sacr…
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#32: Is Your Business Ready for Growth? with Eagranie Yuh
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Send us a text What if you could take your business from its current plateau and reach new heights? In this episode, we explore this possibility with guest co-host Eagranie Yuh. We'll discuss pinpointing your ideal client, the importance of raising your rates, and how improved service quality can lead to better client relationships. Learn about the…
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#31: How a Simple Website Can Help Your Freelance Career with Eagranie Yuh
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Send us a text Curious if you really need a website as you launch your freelancing career or business? Join us on this Boss Responses podcast episode, where I’m thrilled to have Eagranie Yuh, a seasoned white paper specialist and podcast consultant from Tasmania, Australia, as our guest co-host. Together, we look at the question of whether a websit…
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#30: How Alan Heymann Went from Employee to Business Owner
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Send us a text In this episode of the Boss Responses Podcast, host Treasa Edmond talks with guest co-host Alan Heymann about his business and his journey from employee to business owner. The discuss coaching and client relationships, the keys to maintaining a successful small business, Alan's entrepreneurial journey, and about his journey to become…
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#29: How to Balance Work and Personal Responsibilities with Alan Heymann
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Send us a text In this episode of the Boss Responses podcast, host Treasa Edmond, and her guest co-host, Alan Heymann, take a look at the challenging topic of maintaining work-life balance when running a business. Discussing the difficulty of managing time in the face of client demands and family responsibilities, they emphasize the importance of d…
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#28: How to Find Good Clients with Alan Heymann
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Send us a text In this episode of the Boss Responses podcast, host Treasa Edmond and guest co-host Alan Heymann discuss how to find quality clients as a freelancer or business owner. They discuss the importance of not undercharging, the need to consider your experience and skill set, the power of building and leveraging professional relationships a…
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#27: How to Find Purpose and Structure in Your Freelance Business with Alan Heymann
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Send us a text In this episode of the Boss Responses podcast, host Treasa Edmond and guest co-host Alan Heymann discuss how purpose, goal setting, and strategic business planning play in a freelance or small business setup. Responding to a reader’s inquiry about feeling a lack of structure, they stress the importance of knowing "why" you started yo…
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#26: How to Handle Clients Treating You Like an Employee with Alan Heymann
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Send us a text In this episode of the Boss Responses podcast, host Treasa Edmond and guest co-host Alan Heymann discuss the issue of client boundaries, particularly in the context of independent professionals dealing with clients treating them like employees. They provide suggestions for managing such situations, including communicating clearly abo…
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#25: How Amy Ragland Found Freelance Success in the Financial Services Niche
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Send us a text Host Treasa Edmond talks with Amy Ragland, a freelancer who specializes in content for the financial services industry. They discuss her experiences transitioning from part-time to full-time freelancing, the challenges she's faced, and how she manages clients. Topics they touch on include the importance of setting boundaries, having …
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#24: How to Identify and Address Red Flags with Amy Ragland
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Send us a text In this episode of the Boss Responses Podcast, host Treasa Edmond and guest co-host Amy Ragland discuss the red flags to watch out for while interacting with potential clients. They stress the importance of following your gut instinct when it comes to dealing with suspect clients or situations. The discussion emphasizes the need to d…
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#23: How to Decide if Freelancing is Right for You with Amy Ragland
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Send us a text In this episode of the Boss Responses podcast, host Treasa Edmond and guest co-host Amy Ragland take a serious look at the difficulties and challenges of freelancing, especially for those who've transitioned into running a business due to situations like layoffs. They discuss the importance of understanding your fulfillment and comfo…
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#22: How to End Client Contracts with Amy Ragland
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Send us a text Ending a relationship with a client is not always an easy thing. In this episode, host Treasa Edmond and guest co-host Amy Ragland talk through the sometimes necessity of ending those relationships, and how to do it professionally. About the Hosts Treasa Edmond is a content strategist and consultant, best-selling ghostwriter, and pod…
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#21: How to Handle Changes in Point of Contact with Amy Ragland
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Send us a text Has your point of contact with a client ever changed? We've been there too. And we know the situation can cause tension when the new person is more difficult to work Join host Treasa Edmond special guest co-host Amy Ragland as they give insights on how to handle changes in point of content with established clients. They also discuss …
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#20: How Leslie Lang Built a Successful B2B Tech Writing Business
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Send us a text Join us as we chat with Leslie Lang, a B2B technology content marketing writer who writes for companies like Microsoft and IBM. Leslie shares about her journey, transitioning from journalism to freelancing, and how she found her niche in technology writing. We talk about everything from managing a diverse client base to streamlining …
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#19: How to Navigate Last-Minute Client Demands with Leslie Lang
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Send us a text Ever been stuck with last-minute client demands and unreasonable requests? We have too! Join host Treasa Edmond and guest co-host Leslie Lang as they navigate the choppy waters of setting boundaries and maintaining quality work while dealing with last-minute work requests. They discuss how clear project timelines, rush fees for urgen…
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#18: How to Gain Clients Through Follow-Ups with Leslie Lang
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Send us a text Freelancers send out hundreds of letters of introduction or queries, and most rarely hear back from potential clients. Today, guest Leslie Lang provides her insights on how you can turn that no reply into a paying client. Drawing on her experience, Leslie shares that the secret often lies not in the initial contact, but in the persis…
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#17: How to Say No to Unreasonable Clients with Leslie Lang
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Send us a text Ever grapple with clients making absurd requests that threaten your work’s integrity? Ever had to explain why plagiarism is a big no-no? Host Treasa Edmond and guest co-host Leslie Lang offer advice born from experience on when and how to say no to unreasonable client requests. About the Hosts Treasa Edmond is a content strategist an…
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#16: How to Deal with Client Disagreements with Leslie Lang
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Send us a text What happens when a disagreement or conflict with a client puts you on the verge of loosing your professionalism? Host Treasa Edmond and guest co-host Leslie Lang offer some sage advice on the subject of client disputes and conflict. About the Hosts Treasa Edmond is a content strategist and consultant, best-selling ghostwriter, and p…
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#15: How Ed Gandia Went from Helping Clients to Helping Other Freelancers
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Send us a text In this final episode of Ed Gandia's week as guest co-host, we talk about his journey from corporate sales to six-figure writer and his transition to coaching. Sandwiched in the middle of the conversation is a masterclass on the importance of communicating with your clients. Topics we discuss include: How Ed transitioned from corpora…
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#14: How to Grow Your Skills and Your Business with Ed Gandia
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Send us a text What do you do when you've reached a comfortable plateau in your business? You level up! In this episode, guest co-host Ed Gandia and host Treasa Edmond answer a question about improving your habits and skills so you can improve your business. This is one of Ed's areas of brilliance, and he offers a powerful exercise you can use to i…
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#13: How to Juggle Marketing and Client Work with Ed Gandia
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Send us a text Curious about how you can strike a balance between pulling in new clients and delivering top-tier work? In this episode Ed Gandia and host Treasa Edmond discuss energy management strategies, the power of time blocking, and the importance of setting dedicated time for marketing and client acquisition. They also discuss how to focus yo…
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#12: How to Deal with Clients Who Question Your Rates with Ed Gandia
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Send us a text How do you deal with clients who question your rates? Guest co-host, Ed Gandia, has a pretty simple answer. He and host Treasa Edmond talk about embracing the value of your services, asserting your unique value proposition, and never settling for less. They also discuss how a simple mindset shift can redefine your business relationsh…
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#11: How to Unlock Freelance Success with Ed Gandia
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Send us a text Business coach and freelance expert Ed Gandia joins host Treasa Edmond for episodes 11 to 15 of the Boss Responses podcast. In this episode, we dive into common mistakes freelancers make when starting their business. Learn about the need for clear agreements to avoid misunderstandings, the significance of a thoughtful business plan, …
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#10: How Melanie Padgett Powers Controls the Chaos
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Send us a text Juggling multiple clients, deadlines, and projects always feels a little chaotic. We talk to freelancers every week who ask, "How can you possibly keep everything organized and still deliver top-notch work?" On this episode, our guest co-host, Melanie Padgett Powers, shares some of her strategies to manage the chaos and build a thriv…
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#9: How to Manage Late Payments and Cash Flow with Melanie Padgett Powers
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Send us a text A client who pays late is something we all want to avoid. When that late payment causes your cash flow to nosedive, you have a whole different problem. Tune in as our guest co-host Melanie Padgett Powers and host Treasa Edmond discuss both issues. Melanie shares her strategies to tactfully tackle late-paying clients and the successfu…
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#8: How to Stop Scope Creep in its Tracks with Melanie Padgett Powers
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Send us a text Ever find yourself with clients who increase their work demands without upping your fee? Well, you're not alone. In this episode, Melanie Padgett Powers and Treasa Edmond take a look at scope creep—a common predicament that freelancers and business owners often find themselves in. After you've listened, you'll understand why standing…
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#7: How to Stop Unnecessary Changes and Revisions with Melanie Padgett Powers
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Send us a text Ever been blindsided by sudden, unnecessary changes from a client? Join host Treasa Edmond and guest co-host Melanie Padgett Powers as they discuss managing expectations, enforcing boundaries, and maintaining project quality. They also discuss how to tackle scope changes and charge for additional work. Navigating unreasonable request…
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#6: How to Respond to Difficult Clients with Melanie Padgett Powers
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Send us a text This week, we're thrilled to welcome our guest co-host Melanie Padgett Powers, a seasoned freelancer and podcast host, who brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table. Building a successful freelance career requires assertiveness and clear boundaries. Our conversation with Melanie dives into practical strategies for deal…
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#5: How Jennifer Goforth Gregory Built a Business She Loves
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Send us a text Ever wonder how the best freelance writers navigate the content marketing world? We went to the source and asked Jennifer Goforth Gregory. With over 15 years in the business, Jennifer shares her intriguing journey into B2B tech writing. Jennifer brings her unique experiences to the table and we discuss the importance of finding fulfi…
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