The Teacher Pivot

The number one struggle I hear in my community and DMs is "HELP! I am struggling to find clients!" Do you feel me on this one? It can definitely be challenging in the beginning of your business to build up your client roster and referral network but I'm going to share a personal experience I had this past month with my marketing and how I decided it was time to try a new strategy to grow my business! In this episode, you will learn: What I do at the end of each month Two things to ask yourself about your marketing plan Why marketing is so crucial My new strategy for growing and marketing my business How you can do this too! Links Mentioned: Join the Freelancer to CEO Podcast Community on Facebook Other Resources: Want my step-by-step guide on how to start your VA business today? Grab The Prep which will show you exactly how to set up and start your business! You will get instant access to the digital product so you don't have to wait any longer to start! Join here >> aubreemalick.com/theprep Looking to scale your freelancing business to 5k/month and want to know when you can join the Freelancer to CEO Academy? Jump on the waitlist: aubreemalick.com/waitlist If you found value in today's episode, I would love it if you shared this in your Instagram stories! Help us spread the message to more freelancers who are ready to step into the CEO role! Connect with me on Instagram: @aubreemalick

Let's just say... I've made some mistakes along the way. I'm coming to you today with a real honest episode about some of the things that I did in the beginning of my business that I wish I wouldn't have. But luckily there were all learning experiences and helped me grow and I'm here to share them with you so you don't make those same mistakes! In this episode, you will learn: The best way to get paid Why not getting paid this way can be a mistake What you need to have in place with every client Why valuing yourself and your services is so important Why it's not too late to make a change Links Mentioned: HURRY FLASH OPEN of the Freelancer to CEO Academy is happening right now! Jump in and join us this weekend only!!! aubreemalick.com/academy-waitlist Other Resources: Want my step-by-step guide on how to start your VA business today? Grab The Prep which will show you exactly how to set up and start your business! You will get instant access to the digital product so you don't have to wait any longer to start! Join here >> aubreemalick.com/theprep Join the Freelancer to CEO Podcast Community on Facebook If you found value in today's episode, I would love it if you shared this in your Instagram stories! Help us spread the message to more freelancers who are ready to step into the CEO role! Connect with me on Instagram: @aubreemalick

I want to be a WAHM, but I don't know where to start or what I need to do! Have you ever said that?! Because I know I did... many, many times! Becoming a freelancer was the best decision I made for my family and it was the best option to make an income that allowed me to stay at home with my boys. If you've been looking for a way to be at home with your kids but also make an income to support your family, then this episode is for you! In this episode, you will learn: About deciding on what type of client What service you should offer when you first get started How to price your services What you need to send to potential clients The biggest piece of advice I could give you when you are just getting started Links Mentioned: Want my step-by-step guide on how to start your VA business today? Grab The Prep which will show you exactly how to set up and start your business! You will get instant access to the digital product so you don't have to wait any longer to start! Join here >> aubreemalick.com/theprep Other Resources: Want to know when you can join the Freelancer to CEO Academy? Jump on the waitlist: aubreemalick.com/waitlist Join the Freelancer to CEO Podcast Community on Facebook If you found value in today's episode, I would love it if you shared this in your Instagram stories! Help us spread the message to more freelancers who are ready to step into the CEO role! Connect with me on Instagram: @aubreemalick

Have you been looking for a way to use Instagram to sell your services? I brought on Jenny Melrose to share all of her expertise on how we can use Instagram, and specifically Instagram Stories to become seen as an expert and gain more clients! Jenny Melrose is a former reading specialist who “retired” from her teaching career when her blogging income far exceeded her salary. Through hard work and dedication, her lifestyle blog, The Melrose Family, became regularly sought out by nationally recognized brands such as Neutrogena, Smuckers, Glad, Costco, Stanley Steamer, Sara Lee, and many more. She is a content strategist that helps entrepreneurs better understand their messaging and unique position in the online space. Now, she’s combining her passion for teaching with her extensive experience of creating strategic content for online business owners via JennyMelrose.com and her podcast, Influencer Entrepreneurs with Jenny Melrose as well as her first book Influencer Entrepreneurs: The 4-Step Framework to Building Your Audience, Growing Your Business, and Making More Money Online. In this episode, you will learn: Jenny's story on how she went from classroom teacher to business owner and author How to find your passion with your business How to share about your business on IG stories What is considered oversharing on IG Setting up boundaries for social media Connect with Jenny: Website: www.jennymelrose.com IG: @jenny_melrose https://www.facebook.com/jennymelrose1/ Other Resources: Want to know when you can join the Freelancer to CEO Academy? Jump on the waitlist: aubreemalick.com/waitlist Join the Freelancer to CEO Podcast Community on Facebook If you found value in today's episode, I would love it if you shared this in your Instagram stories! Help us spread the message to more freelancers who are ready to step into the CEO role! Connect with me on Instagram: @aubreemalick

If you're anything like me, when it comes to numbers, money and expenses... it's not your favorite thing to think about! Well, lucky for you and me, I brought my good friend Stacey Isetta to talk all about taxes, money and expenses in your business because it is HER thing! Stacey stepped away from her corporate career as a Financial Analyst at Kendall-Jackson Winery to be home with her children, both under the age of 13 months. She and her husband started what would become a multi-seven figure technology construction company in the San Francisco Bay Area. For the last 18 years, while raising their three beautiful kiddos, Stacey brought her financial and leadership skills to their women-owned family business to grow and scale it to what it is today. Stacey loves family game nights, travel, food, gatherings with friends and golf with her husband. Building a business is not an easy ride, and there have been tremendous ups and downs in her journey. Stacey is here to share with us the power of planning for the money side of our business ventures so that we can create a strong foundation and have a plan for success as we step out into our new roles – Freelancers to CEOs In this episode, you will learn: What's the best way to make your business official The difference between sole proprietor, LLC and S-Corp How to organize your money for your business What you need when it comes time for taxes Stacey's best advice for how to look at your money Connect with Stacey: www.thesmallbusinessbff.com IG @thesmallbusinessbff CH @smallbizbff Other Resources: Want to know when you can join the Freelancer to CEO Academy? Jump on the waitlist: aubreemalick.com/waitlist Join the Freelancer to CEO Podcast Community on Facebook If you found value in today's episode, I would love it if you shared this in your Instagram stories! Help us spread the message to more freelancers who are ready to step into the CEO role! Connect with me on Instagram: @aubreemalick

Marketing is hard, right. Another word that comes to mind is intimidating. But it doesn't have to be. Marketing our services is just getting in front of new people and letting them know who you are and what you do. But how do you do that in a way that feels authentic and genuine to you? We're breaking that down and more in today's episode. In this episode, you will learn: Why marketing is so hard for us Why marketing is like preparing for a big race What happens when you don't "train" for marketing What I implemented with my marketing plan that booked out my services in two months Why consistency wins every time Links Mentioned: The doors to the Freelancer to CEO Academy are officially open! Join us in the program that will teach you exactly what you need to do in order to scale your business to $5k/month and beyond! Join here >> aubreemalick.com/academy Other Resources: Want to know when you can join the Freelancer to CEO Academy? Jump on the waitlist: aubreemalick.com/waitlist Join the Freelancer to CEO Podcast Community on Facebook If you found value in today's episode, I would love it if you shared this in your Instagram stories! Help us spread the message to more freelancers who are ready to step into the CEO role! Connect with me on Instagram: @aubreemalick

So, how did you do it Aubree? I'm answering the most asked question I get from people. How did you get started? What did you do? How were you able to leave your teaching job? I'm sharing how that $500 was so worth it and what I did to help me see the success I wanted and leave my teaching job! In this episode, you will learn: How investing $500 was not an easy decision, but the right one What I did that first weekend to get the ball moving What you need when you hit obstacles in the road Why consistency wins every time Links Mentioned: Join the FREE 3 day challenge starting on January 31st at 8 PM EST where we are going to refresh and reset freelancing business for 2021! If your business is in need of a makeover, join us here: aubreemalick.com/community Other Resources: Want to know when you can join the Freelancer to CEO Academy? Jump on the waitlist: aubreemalick.com/waitlist Join the Freelancer to CEO Podcast Community on Facebook If you found value in today's episode, I would love it if you shared this in your Instagram stories! Help us spread the message to more freelancers who are ready to step into the CEO role! Connect with me on Instagram: @aubreemalick

Where are all the clients hiding?! In order for your business to be successful, you need clients, right?! In this episode, I'm sharing eight different ways you can find new clients for your business so you can start making money, honey! Grab your notebook and let's dive in! In this episode, you will learn: Some of my favorite ways to find clients Why some of these ways are underutilized and why you should start doing them The most effective way I found clients How to post about your business and your services Links Mentioned: Join the FREE 3 day challenge starting on January 31st at 8 PM EST where we are going to refresh and reset freelancing business for 2021! If your business is in need of a makeover, join us here: aubreemalick.com/community Other Resources: Want to know when you can join the Freelancer to CEO Academy? Jump on the waitlist: aubreemalick.com/waitlist Join the Freelancer to CEO Podcast Community on Facebook If you found value in today's episode, I would love it if you shared this in your Instagram stories! Help us spread the message to more freelancers who are ready to step into the CEO role! Connect with me on Instagram: @aubreemalick

I want to start freelancing, but I think it's too saturated, is that true?? This is a question I see pop up a lot in our community and I want to answer it for you in today's episode! In this episode, you will learn: If freelancing is too saturated Why people not knowing what a VA is works in your favor Why you are seeing so many other freelancers now What having the mindset of "there's so many freelancers" can do to your business How to focus on YOU so that your business is a success Links Mentioned: Join the FREE 3 day challenge starting on January 31st at 8 PM EST where we are going to refresh and reset freelancing business for 2021! If your business is in need of a makeover, join us here: aubreemalick.com/community Other Resources: Want to know when you can join the Freelancer to CEO Academy? Jump on the waitlist: aubreemalick.com/waitlist Join the Freelancer to CEO Podcast Community on Facebook If you found value in today's episode, I would love it if you shared this in your Instagram stories! Help us spread the message to more freelancers who are ready to step into the CEO role! Connect with me on Instagram: @aubreemalick

I know what you're thinking.... "Aubree, there are so many people who offer the same service that I do. How will I stand out??" I'm going to share my surefire ways that you can make yourself and your business stand out from the rest! In this episode, you will learn: How do we stand out from the rest How to craft your "I help" statement Why your systems will make or break your client's experience How to find what makes you unique and why that should be highlighted! Links Mentioned: If your freelancing business needs a reset or a makeover, I want to invite you to an absolutely FREE 3 day challenge where we are going to refresh and reset your services, systems and marketing! Join us: aubreemalick.com/community Other Resources: Want to know when you can join the Freelancer to CEO Academy? Jump on the waitlist: aubreemalick.com/waitlist Join the Freelancer to CEO Podcast Community on Facebook If you found value in today's episode, I would love it if you shared this in your Instagram stories! Help us spread the message to more freelancers who are ready to step into the CEO role! Connect with me on Instagram: @aubreemalick

Have you been doing some deep dive searches online looking for a way to make money from home? And not just a few bucks, but consistent income that can support your family? Well, look no further because I have the answer here! In this episode, you will learn: What is the best option for moms to make money from home The different avenues I took to try to work from home Why none of those options worked for me Why this is the most flexible option to make money from home How you can get started today! Links Mentioned: Looking to start your freelancing/virtual assistant business? THE PREP is a step-by-step system for everything you need to get your business up and off the ground: aubreemalick.com/theprep Other Resources: Something super exciting and never done before is coming for the Freelancer to CEO Academy! If 2021 is the year you finally are ready to step up your freelancing business and you want to be the first to know about what's happening over here at Freelancer to CEO HQ and all things FCA, then jump on the waitlist: aubreemalick.com/waitlist Join the Freelancer to CEO Podcast Community on Facebook If you found value in today's episode, I would love it if you shared this in your Instagram stories! Help us spread the message to more freelancers who are ready to step into the CEO role! Connect with me on Instagram: @aubreemalick

Are you ready to jump on the rocketship with me? 2021 is the year that virtual assistant businesses are going to EXPLODE and I'm sharing exactly why in this super juicy episode! In this episode, you will learn: Why freelancing is a great option as a business Why the pros outweigh the cons Why business owners need you now more than ever Why your "secure job" might not be so secure How you can control your future Links Mentioned: Something super exciting and never done before is coming for the Freelancer to CEO Academy! If 2021 is the year you finally are ready to step up your freelancing business and you want to be the first to know about what's happening over here at Freelancer to CEO HQ and all things FCA, then jump on the waitlist: aubreemalick.com/waitlist Other Resources: Join the Freelancer to CEO Podcast Community on Facebook If you found value in today's episode, I would love it if you shared this in your Instagram stories! Help us spread the message to more freelancers who are ready to step into the CEO role! Connect with me on Instagram: @aubreemalick

Building a business while also trying to be a great mom, wife, friend is tough! I don't know about you, but I have struggled with "mom guilt" from time to time over that last few years of building my business. I have wondered, "Am I doing enough for my kids?" or "What if I need to get a sitter to help?" Does that make me a bad mom? I know some of my listeners have also felt this way and that's why I wanted to bring my dear friend Emily on the podcast today to talk about how we can navigate these feelings, how to not let them hold us back, and also how we can be both mom and business owner and not feeling guilty 24/7. If you've been struggling, this episode is for you, mama! Emily Whipple is the creator of Ugly Honest, a mom blog that shares both her and other mamas' experiences with postpartum depression and anxiety. She made the leap from teaching first graders to empowering other mamas after she had her second baby. You'll most likely find her at the beach, sneaking breaks from building sandcastles with her two kids to catch up with the Ugly Honest community over on facebook. In this episode, you will learn: Emily's journey after pregnancy and navigating postpartum depression Why she decided to start the Ugly Honest community The difference between shame and guilt Juggling motherhood and building a business How the Ugly Honest community benefits moms in all the stages Connect with Emily: uglyhonest.com (Free) FB Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/uglyhonest/ Links Mentioned: Get on the Freelancer to CEO Academy Waitlist Wanna do a coaching session with me? From business audits to monthly coaching sessions, there's an option for you! Email us for the coaching menu at [email protected] If you found value in today's episode, I would love it if you shared this in your Instagram stories! Help us spread the message to more freelancers who are ready to step into the CEO role! Connect with me on Instagram: @aubreemalick Other Resources: Join the Freelancer to CEO Podcast Community on Facebook

Is 2021 the year that you are able to scale your virtual assistant business to $5k/month and beyond? If you want that for your business, then today's episode is for you! I'm breaking down five things that you need to do this year in order to see massive growth in your business. No more messing around, it's time for you to get serious and these tips will help you do just that! In this episode, you will learn: Why you need to stop offering all the services The next step you're ready for once you know what service you are going to offer What systems I recommend setting up first Why scheduling marketing time is so important How you can become seen as the expert with your service Links Mentioned: Are you ready to join the Freelancer to CEO Academy where you will learn the exact steps of how I scaled my freelancing business and was able to leave my teaching job to be a full time freelancer and work from home mom? The Freelancer to CEO Academy is OPEN! Join here: aubreemalick.com/academy Stand Out and Shine Wordpress Website Templates Other Resources: Join the Freelancer to CEO Podcast Community on Facebook If you found value in today's episode, I would love it if you shared this in your Instagram stories! Help us spread the message to more freelancers who are ready to step into the CEO role! Connect with me on Instagram: @aubreemalick

Are you ready for some tangible strategies of how you can automate and simplify your day-to-day life so you can be less stressed and overwhelmed and more productive?! Listen into this live training on how you can automate, simplify, delegate and get more done through routines, planning and simple automation hacks! In this episode, you will learn: Why automation and simplifying is so important How is less is more and will actually help you see more success 5 things that you can implement to automate your life How I use these specific systems in my life to help keep me sane! Links Mentioned: Catch all of the speakers in the 12 Days of Christmas Event over in the Mompreneur Mastermind Podcast Group: bit.ly/successsupportgroup Other Resources: Join the Freelancer to CEO Podcast Community on Facebook Are you ready to join the Freelancer to CEO Academy where you will learn the exact steps of how I scaled my freelancing business and was able to leave my teaching job to be a full time freelancer and work from home mom? The Freelancer to CEO Academy is OPEN! Join here: aubreemalick.com/academy If you found value in today's episode, I would love it if you shared this in your Instagram stories! Help us spread the message to more freelancers who are ready to step into the CEO role! Connect with me on Instagram: @aubreemalick

BONUS! Calling all my VIRTUAL ASSISTANTS! Live Training! In today's bonus episode, I'm sharing a live training that I did over in our FREE FB community! I know gaining those first few clients are really hard, so I want to share what I did in the very beginning of my business to GROW FAST, get clients and become a booked out freelancer! In this episode, you will learn: How I started out in my business How booking clients is just like going to the gym What I did specifically when I was first getting started The number one thing I see freelancers forget to do when they are marketing Links Mentioned: Join the Freelancer to CEO Podcast Community on Facebook Are you ready to join the Freelancer to CEO Academy where you will learn the exact steps of how I scaled my freelancing business and was able to leave my teaching job to be a full time freelancer and work from home mom? The Freelancer to CEO Academy is OPEN! Join here: aubreemalick.com/academy If you found value in today's episode, I would love it if you shared this in your Instagram stories! Help us spread the message to more freelancers who are ready to step into the CEO role! Connect with me on Instagram: @aubreemalick

I'm sure this question has ran through your mind a time or two. It's pretty common that people wonder if they are going to fail at something before they will try something new. But are you letting the fear of failure keep you stuck? Let's dive into this question and how you can overcome the fear of failing once and for all! In this episode, you will learn: What failure actually is How to not let it hold you back The question you should be asking yourself instead of "what if I fail?" How to overcome the fear of failure and make your freelancing business a success Links Mentioned: Are you ready to join the Freelancer to CEO Academy where you will learn the exact steps of how I scaled my freelancing business and was able to leave my teaching job to be a full time freelancer and work from home mom? The Freelancer to CEO Academy is OPEN! Join here: aubreemalick.com/academy If you found value in today's episode, I would love it if you shared this in your Instagram stories! Help us spread the message to more freelancers who are ready to step into the CEO role! Connect with me on Instagram: @aubreemalick Other Resources: Join the Freelancer to CEO Podcast Community on Facebook

Want to know the five secret strategies that you need to scale your freelancing business to 5k and beyond!? I'm sharing the replay of the FREE workshop and there is a very SPECIAL holiday offer that will only be available until November 22nd! Press play now! The Freelancer to CEO Academy is OPEN for a limited time ONLY! Enroll today to get access to the three-step framework that will teach you how to find your signature service, create systems and automation in your business and market your services like a pro! Right now there is a SPECIAL price and your chance to save $100 dollars off the price of the course and get a FREE 1:1 coaching session with me (valued at $197) Hurry! Doors close on November 22nd at 11:59 EST! Join here: aubreemalick.com/academy

It's been a little over two years of being in business and leaving my teaching job and I want to share with you the three things that I have learned in the last two years. I did an episode last year talking about what I've learned in my first year of business and I figured it was only fitting to make this an annual episode each year so I can share the things I've learned from having my own freelancing and coaching business! In this episode, you will learn: What you need to do in order to scale your business Why investing in myself has been the driving force behind my business Why it's important to take fast, imperfect action About a super exciting announcement Links Mentioned: Hurry and watch the The Scale to 5k Workshop in the Freelancer to CEO Podcast Community before it comes down! The Freelancer to CEO Academy is OPEN for a limited time ONLY! Enroll today to get access to the three-step framework that will teach you how to find your signature service, create systems and automation in your business and market your services like a pro! Right now there is a SPECIAL price and your chance to save $100 dollars off the price of the course and get a FREE 1:1 coaching session with me (valued at $197) Hurry! Doors close on November 22nd at 11:59 EST! Join here: aubreemalick.com/academy If you found value in today's episode, I would love it if you shared this in your Instagram stories! Help us spread the message to more freelancers who are ready to step into the CEO role! Connect with me on Instagram: @aubreemalick Other Resources: Wanna do a coaching session with me? From business audits to monthly coaching sessions, there's an option for you! Email us for the coaching menu at [email protected] Join the Freelancer to CEO Podcast Community on Facebook

What would you ask me if we were sitting down for coffee chatting about business? In this bonus episode, I am giving you three things that I think will be really transformative in your business if you can work on these for the next 60 days! In this episode, you will learn: What advice I would give you if we were sitting down for coffee How you can use collaboration to your benefit What your portfolio should include What some freelancers think they need to work on but isn't actually moving the needle forward Links Mentioned: If your freelancing business has been on the struggle bus this year and you are ready to have the exact roadmap on what you need in order to scale your business to 5k and beyond, then join me for the LIVE workshop happening November 18th at 11 AM EST! JOIN THE SCALE TO 5K FREE WORKSHOP Wanna do a coaching session with me? From business audits to monthly coaching sessions, there's an option for you! Email us for the coaching menu at [email protected] If you found value in today's episode, I would love it if you shared this in your Instagram stories! Help us spread the message to more freelancers who are ready to step into the CEO role! Connect with me on Instagram: @aubreemalick Other Resources: Join the Freelancer to CEO Podcast Community on Facebook

So many freelancers wonder if they need a website for their business. I'm going to break that question down for you and share when and how to know if it's time to invest in a website and what having a website can do for your freelancing business. In this episode, you will learn: If you need a website when you're first getting started The right time to invest in a website What you need to have in place before investing in a website Why a website will help you scale your business How to build your website in a weekend Links Mentioned: If your freelancing business has been on the struggle bus this year and you are ready to have the exact roadmap on what you need in order to scale your business to 5k and beyond, then join me for the LIVE workshop happening November 18th at 11 AM EST! JOIN THE SCALE TO 5K FREE WORKSHOP Stand Out and Shine Website Templates Wanna do a coaching session with me? From business audits to monthly coaching sessions, there's an option for you! Email us for the coaching menu at [email protected] If you found value in today's episode, I would love it if you shared this in your Instagram stories! Help us spread the message to more freelancers who are ready to step into the CEO role! Connect with me on Instagram: @aubreemalick Other Resources: Join the Freelancer to CEO Podcast Community on Facebook

Looking to scale your business but don't want to be working #allthehours? That's where our guest, Courtney Ibinger, was just a little while ago and she decided it was time to change up her offerings and decided to add day rates into her business. Now, she offers solely half day and full day rates to her clients and she is going to break down what that looks like for her, how she was able to make the shift, what type of clients are a good fit for this business model and so much more! Courtney is a wife, mama to a one-year old boy, and former middle school teacher turned instructional designer. She grew up in Wisconsin, so she'll always be a midwesterner at heart, but now she calls Greenville, South Carolina home. Her favorite things in life are family trips to explore new places, iced tea with lemonade, and the excitement of helping a client set up their online course or membership. In this episode, you will learn: How Courtney got started with freelancing When Courtney decided it was time to narrow in on what services she was offering How she started incorporating day rates into her business What day rates/intensives/VIP days are What type of client and service is a great fit for VIP days Connect with Courtney: courtneyibinger.com fb.me/courtneyibingerllc Free Course Tech Set-Up Trello Board: courtneyibinger.com/trello Sarah Masci's Free Masterclass "The Life Changing Magic of Day Rates" Links Mentioned: Get on the Freelancer to CEO Academy Waitlist Wanna do a coaching session with me? From business audits to monthly coaching sessions, there's an option for you! Email us for the coaching menu at [email protected] If you found value in today's episode, I would love it if you shared this in your Instagram stories! Help us spread the message to more freelancers who are ready to step into the CEO role! Connect with me on Instagram: @aubreemalick Other Resources: Join the Freelancer to CEO Podcast Community on Facebook

Are you offering all the services but know that it’s time to make the pivot? Maybe you already know what service you want to go all in on and become an expert in but you’re scared. You’re worried about letting your current clients go, you’re doubtful if anyone will pay for your new signature service. Well our guest Emilee Vales has gone through all of that already and she’s sharing her experience on what it was like to realize she needed to niche down, how she let go of current clients that were no longer serving her business and how she was able to feel confident in charging premium prices. If you’ve been wanting to narrow in your freelancing services but you’re stuck and unsure, Pinterest Strategist Emilee Vales breaks it all down for us in this week’s episode! In this episode, you will learn: About Emilee’s journey to freelancing What it looked like for her as she started to narrow in on just offering Pinterest Her number one piece of advice if you want to accomplish your goals sooner How she was able to solidify herself as a sought after Pinterest expert Her best piece of advice for freelancers who are thinking of niching down Connect with Emilee: Instagram: @emilee.vales Website: www.emileevales.com Grab Emilee’s Promoted Pins Freebie Links Mentioned: Get on the Freelancer to CEO Academy Waitlist Wanna do a coaching session with me? From business audits to monthly coaching sessions, there's an option for you! Email us for the coaching menu at [email protected] If you found value in today's episode, I would love it if you shared this in your Instagram stories! Help us spread the message to more freelancers who are ready to step into the CEO role! Connect with me on Instagram: @aubreemalick Other Resources: Join the Freelancer to CEO Podcast Community on Facebook

OH BOY you are in for a treat with this episode! I brought on my good friend Alissa who is a fellow teacher and a new online bestie! Alissa and I connected through a membership we were both apart of and we hit it off ever since. Alissa is going to share all the things in this episode and you do not want to miss this. We talk everything from building a business while working full time, new ways to market your business (that you haven't thought of or tried yet) and if freelancers need an email list! Press play on this interview!! Alissa is a teacher, marketing strategist, toddler mom and lover of French fries! She’s the host of The Teacher Hustle Podcast and business coach for teachers in the Teacher Hustle University membership. She’s passionate about helping teachers diversify their income by launching, growing, and scaling their online business while maintaining their values and staying mission-driven. In this episode, you will learn: How Alissa's road to entrepreneurship has been filled with many experiences Her marketing do's and don't How to overcome fear of putting yourself out there If freelancers need an email list Why and how Alissa added a service based layer to her income streams Connect with Alissa: Podcast: Teacher Hustle Podcast Instagram: @teacherbynaptime Website: www.alissamcdonald.com Alissa's Free Marketing Masterclass: www.alissamcdonald.com/framework If you found value in today's episode, I would love it if you shared this in your Instagram stories! Help us spread the message to more freelancers who are ready to step into the CEO role! Connect with me on Instagram: @aubreemalick Other Resources: Wanna do a coaching session with me? From business audits to monthly coaching sessions, there's an option for you! Email us for the coaching menu at [email protected] Get on the Freelancer to CEO Academy Waitlist Join the Freelancer to CEO Podcast Community on Facebook

Having boundaries in your life and business will help you to protect the time that you have. But having boundaries is just one piece of the puzzle. Are you holding yourself and others to your boundaries? Do you find yourself bending on your boundaries with your clients? We are going to break down how to set boundaries, how to know when a boundary needs to be created and how you can hold your clients to your boundaries! In this episode, you will learn: How I recently reevaluated my boundaries How to know when a boundary needs to be created How to hold yourself and clients to your boundaries If you found value in today's episode, I would love it if you shared this in your Instagram stories! Help us spread the message to more freelancers who are ready to step into the CEO role! Links Mentioned: Grab your FREE Client Welcome Packet Template Get the latest coaching menu email us at [email protected] Connect with me on Instagram: @aubreemalick Other Resources: Wanna do a coaching session with me? From business audits to monthly coaching sessions, there's an option for you! Email us for the coaching menu at [email protected] Get on the Freelancer to CEO Academy Waitlist Join the Freelancer to CEO Podcast Community on Facebook

Do you think you need to know everything there is to know about the service you want to start offering to clients before you actually start?! Well, we are answering that question and MORE in this live coaching episode with Kim Weldin who is literally the sweetest person you will ever meet! Let's dig into this live coaching episode! In this episode, you will learn: How to start to narrow your focus when you're offering all the services What to do when you just don't feel confident enough If you need to know everything before offering a service to your clients If you found value in today's episode, I would love it if you shared this in your Instagram stories! Help us spread the message to more freelancers who are ready to step into the CEO role! Connect with me on Instagram: @aubreemalick Links Mentioned: Wanna do a coaching session with me? From business audits to monthly coaching sessions, there's an option for you! Email us for the coaching menu at [email protected] Join the Freelancer to CEO Podcast Community on Facebook

Do you feel stretched for time? Maybe you're juggling all the things right now... mom life, your house, your full time job and building a business... and you're just not sure how to make it all work and fit everything in. I know this is a big struggle for a lot of my listeners which is why I asked my friend Holly Haynes to come on the podcast and share her strategies of how she was able to build the business while working full time. She still works at her 9-5 and has a successful business, so if she can do it, so can you! Holly is crazy passionate teaching women how to build a side hustle without sacrificing weekends and their priorities! She believes strongly that you can create a routine you love and with the right tools create a lifestyle that works without burnout! She started her first coaching business in network marketing when her twins were 18 months old while working full time. She was excited to start something she was passionate about but overwhelmed with how to make progress in small pockets of time. The traditional methods of working 3-4 hours a day in blocks of time didn't work for her so she created a system and strategy that works and used that to build her strategic coaching business that exists today! In her spare time, you can find her chatting biz strategy on her podcast, all things wellness (gotta keep that energy up) and raising her twins! In this episode, you will learn: Holly's journey to entrepreneurship Her 3 strategies for building a business while working full time Her biggest piece of advice for busy moms who are trying to grow their online business Connect with Holly: Instagram: @holly_marie_haynes Website: www.hollymariehaynes.com If you found value in today's episode, I would love it if you shared this in your Instagram stories! Help us spread the message to more freelancers who are ready to step into the CEO role! Connect with me on Instagram: @aubreemalick Other Resources: Wanna do a coaching session with me? From business audits to monthly coaching sessions, there's an option for you! Email us for the coaching menu at [email protected] Get on the Freelancer to CEO Academy Waitlist Join the Freelancer to CEO Podcast Community on Facebook

What do the CEO freelancers and service providers do in their business that make them super successful?! You might be surprised to learn it's not necessarily what their website looks like, what service they offer, but the habits that they have and how they act and behave that makes them super successful! I'm breaking those success habits down in this bonus episode just for you! If you found value in today's episode, I would love it if you shared this in your Instagram stories! Help us spread the message to more freelancers who are ready to step into the CEO role! Links Mentioned: Get the latest coaching menu email us at [email protected] Connect with me on Instagram: @aubreemalick Other Resources: Wanna do a coaching session with me? From business audits to monthly coaching sessions, there's an option for you! Email us for the coaching menu at [email protected] Get on the Freelancer to CEO Academy Waitlist Join the Freelancer to CEO Podcast Community on Facebook

How do I price my services? Which pricing strategy is best for me? What are the pros and cons? Today, we are diving deep into a question that I received during one of the group coaching calls in the Freelancer to CEO Academy and it was all about pricing and why we should always be paid upfront for our services! In this episode, you will learn: The 4 ways you can price your services as a freelancer What's the best way to charge for your business How to handle clients who don't want to pay upfront for your services If you found value in today's episode, I would love it if you shared this in your Instagram stories! Help us spread the message to more freelancers who are ready to step into the CEO role! Links Mentioned: Connect with me on Instagram: @aubreemalick Other Resources: Wanna do a coaching session with me? From business audits to monthly coaching sessions, there's an option for you! Email us for the coaching menu at [email protected] Get on the Freelancer to CEO Academy Waitlist Join the Freelancer to CEO Podcast Community on Facebook

Have you been wanting to start a freelance business? Maybe you've read some blog posts, you've seen others start doing it and you're thinking "hey, I want to do that too!" But you don't know where to start. You're unsure of what steps to take. Don't worry sis, I've got you covered in this BONUS episode on the five things you can do today you start your business! In this episode, you will learn: 5 steps to start your service-based business today How to handle the "what will people think" thoughts of starting a business What my biggest piece of advice is when starting a business If you found value in today's episode, I would love it if you shared this in your Instagram stories! Help us spread the message to more freelancers who are ready to step into the CEO role! Links Mentioned: Grab THE PREP - a step by step guide to starting your VA business today! Connect with me on Instagram: @aubreemalick Other Resources: Wanna do a coaching session with me? From business audits to monthly coaching sessions, there's an option for you! Email us for the coaching menu at [email protected] Get on the Freelancer to CEO Academy Waitlist Join the Freelancer to CEO Podcast Community on Facebook

Do you ever get to the end of a day and think "what did I even get done today?" If you're struggling with being productive, this episode is for you! I'm going to give you 4 tips that you can use in your life to help you accomplish more! In this episode, you will learn: Why your to-do list might be hurting your productivity The biggest downfall to your productivity How to let go of control and ask for help If you found value in today's episode, I would love it if you shared this in your Instagram stories! Help us spread the message to more freelancers who are ready to step into the CEO role! Links Mentioned: Connect with me on Instagram: @aubreemalick Other Resources: Wanna do a coaching session with me? From business audits to monthly coaching sessions, there's an option for you! Email us for the coaching menu at [email protected] Get on the Freelancer to CEO Academy Waitlist Join the Freelancer to CEO Podcast Community on Facebook

Let’s dig into this CRAZY topic for today! This episode is going to be quick but it is going to be EXTREMELY transformational for you and your biz. When I figured this out - it was the light bulb moment! It changed everything in my business and it was the thing that allowed me to move past the 1, 2 thousand dollar month and into those higher figure months. In this episode, you will learn: What my secret ingredient is to massive business growth Why this was my lightbulb moment What this can do for your business and how to get started Links Mentioned: Join the Founding Member Launch of my pilot program Freelancer to CEO Academy! Cart closes Sept. 9th! Click here to join! If you found value in today's episode, I would love it if you shared this in your Instagram stories! Help us spread the message to more freelancers who are ready to step into the CEO role! Connect with me on Instagram: @aubreemalick Other Resources: Wanna do a coaching session with me? From business audits to monthly coaching sessions, there's an option for you! Email us for the coaching menu at [email protected] Get on the Freelancer to CEO Academy Waitlist Join the Freelancer to CEO Podcast Community on Facebook

This is the final episode in our mini-series! If you want to scale your business, you have to be focused on the important things. Where your attention goes, your energy flows... so let's dive into some business vision work! In this episode, you will learn: What things you shouldn't be focusing on in your business How to think and act like a CEO Three exercises to prepare yourself for the next level Links Mentioned: Join the Founding Member Launch of my pilot program Freelancer to CEO Academy! Cart closes Sept. 9th! Click here to join! If you found value in today's episode, I would love it if you shared this in your Instagram stories! Help us spread the message to more freelancers who are ready to step into the CEO role! Connect with me on Instagram: @aubreemalick Other Resources: Wanna do a coaching session with me? From business audits to monthly coaching sessions, there's an option for you! Email us for the coaching menu at [email protected] Get on the Freelancer to CEO Academy Waitlist Join the Freelancer to CEO Podcast Community on Facebook

Today is Day 3 of our Mini-Series! I am all about giving you something tangible to walk away with that you can take into your business TODAY and this episode is no different! In this episode, you will learn: How to book out your calendar for the fall Why you might not have thought of this yet but it is a game changer How to build your business to last with the times Links Mentioned: Join the Founding Member Launch of my pilot program Freelancer to CEO Academy! Cart closes Sept. 9th! Click here to join! If you found value in today's episode, I would love it if you shared this in your Instagram stories! Help us spread the message to more freelancers who are ready to step into the CEO role! Connect with me on Instagram: @aubreemalick Other Resources: Wanna do a coaching session with me? From business audits to monthly coaching sessions, there's an option for you! Email us for the coaching menu at [email protected] Get on the Freelancer to CEO Academy Waitlist Join the Freelancer to CEO Podcast Community on Facebook

Welcome to the part 2 of the Mini-Series! Today, we will be diving into the system that's costing you time and money in your freelancing business right now! In this episode, you will learn: Why our goals won't happen if we don't tackle this first Why this system is so monumental for you and your biz What you need to make sure you have to set your client relationship up for success Links Mentioned: Join the Founding Member Launch of my pilot program Freelancer to CEO Academy! Cart closes Sept. 9th! Click here to join! If you found value in today's episode, I would love it if you shared this in your Instagram stories! Help us spread the message to more freelancers who are ready to step into the CEO role! Connect with me on Instagram: @aubreemalick Other Resources: Wanna do a coaching session with me? From business audits to monthly coaching sessions, there's an option for you! Email us for the coaching menu at [email protected] Get on the Freelancer to CEO Academy Waitlist Join the Freelancer to CEO Podcast Community on Facebook

Welcome to the a four-part Mini Series! I will be releasing a new mini episode each day for the next 4 days on QUICK tips to take your freelancing business next level! In this episode, you will learn: What's the one hack to take your business next level Why a common myth is debunk How we can have a more effective business Links Mentioned: Join the Founding Member Launch of my pilot program Freelancer to CEO Academy! Cart closes Sept. 9th! Click here to join! If you found value in today's episode, I would love it if you shared this in your Instagram stories! Help us spread the message to more freelancers who are ready to step into the CEO role! Connect with me on Instagram: @aubreemalick Other Resources: Wanna do a coaching session with me? From business audits to monthly coaching sessions, there's an option for you! Email us for the coaching menu at [email protected] Get on the Freelancer to CEO Academy Waitlist Join the Freelancer to CEO Podcast Community on Facebook

Are you ready for the good stuff?! I cannot wait to bring you this hard-hitting episode on the three steps that you need to take in order to scale your freelancing business. You might be spinning your wheels in your business right now and you're not hitting your goals... if that is you right now, then this episode was MADE FOR YOU! In this episode, you will learn: What three things you need to focus on to scale your business Why these three things are important What you can do to NOW to create a launching pad for your business If you found value in today's episode, I would love it if you shared this in your Instagram stories! Help us spread the message to more freelancers who are ready to step into the CEO role! Links Mentioned: Join the Founding Member Launch of my pilot program Freelancer to CEO Academy! Cart closes Sept. 9th! Click here to join! Connect with me on Instagram: @aubreemalick Other Resources: Wanna do a coaching session with me? From business audits to monthly coaching sessions, there's an option for you! Email us for the coaching menu at [email protected] Get on the Freelancer to CEO Academy Waitlist Join the Freelancer to CEO Podcast Community on Facebook

This LIVE COACHING session with Stephanie Clarisse is a FIRST on the podcast and a behind the scenes look at what coaching with me looks... or sounds like! I chat with Stephanie about her business, what she is currently offering, and how we can narrow in on one service that she can bring to the market and how she can grow this into something more and charge a premium price for! I think you will love this one too! In this episode, you will learn: How to narrow down on offering one service About my pricing strategy that I share with Stephanie How she will market this service to her audience If you found value in today's episode, I would love it if you shared this in your Instagram stories! Help us spread the message to more freelancers who are ready to step into the CEO role! Links Mentioned: Wanna do a coaching session with me? From business audits to monthly coaching sessions, there's an option for you! Email us for the coaching menu at [email protected] Book Your Freelance to Success Audit TODAY! Connect with me on Instagram: @aubreemalick Other Resources: Get on the Freelancer to CEO Academy Waitlist Join the Freelancer to CEO Podcast Community on Facebook

When it comes to your freelancing business, you want to make sure that new people are learning about your business each day so that you can bring new clients and profit into your business! But what if you're not sure about how to create a plan that does just that? Don't worry sister, we're covering that and more in today's episode! In this episode, you will learn: What is keeping you from creating profit in your biz The three mistakes I see freelancers making How you can get a road map to success in your freelancing business If you found value in today's episode, I would love it if you shared this in your Instagram stories! Help us spread the message to more freelancers who are ready to step into the CEO role! Links Mentioned: Book Your Freelance to Success Audit TODAY! Connect with me on Instagram: @aubreemalick Other Resources: Get on the Freelancer to CEO Academy Waitlist Join the Freelancer to CEO Podcast Community on Facebook

When you get to point in your business when you're ready to take it to the next level, how do you know what course or coach to choose? Which is the right method for your business? We're breaking it all down in this episode so you know how to really figure out what is the best route for you to take! In this episode, you will learn: Why DIY is not always the cheapest way What to look for in a course How to know if a coach is a right fit How to learn more about my coaching packages If you found value in today's episode, I would love it if you shared this in your Instagram stories! Help us spread the message to more freelancers who are ready to step into the CEO role! Connect with me on Instagram: @aubreemalick Links Mentioned: Learn more about Coaching with Aubree Get on the Freelancer to CEO Academy Waitlist Join the Freelancer to CEO Podcast Community on Facebook

IT'S GIVEAWAY TIME!!!! How to win a FREE 30 minute coaching session with me! HURRY! Only good through 8/12/20 at 11:59 EST! Here's how to enter: 1) Go to aubreemalick.com/itunes 2) Subscribe 3) Write a written review for the show! 4) Take a screenshot before hitting submit and share it in your IG stories Tag @aubreemalick and #freelancertoceopodcast That's it! You will be entered! Easy peasy, lemon squeezy! Good LUCK!

If you’re spending way too much time doing some of the simple admin things in your biz, then you need this episode! I’m going to break down a tool for you that can cut your admin time in half and save you your sanity! In this episode, you will learn: How implementing this tool can save you so much time Exactly what I include to make this toll a success How to avoid feeling like you have to be in your email constantly How to get on the waitlist for my brand new program If you found value in today's episode, I would love it if you shared this in your Instagram stories! Help us spread the message to more freelancers who are ready to step into the CEO role! Connect with me on Instagram: @aubreemalick Links Mentioned: Get on the Freelancer to CEO Academy Waitlist Grab Your FREE Welcome Packet Template here! Join the Freelancer to CEO Podcast Community on Facebook

Is your client onboarding process on point?! Today, I am bringing on the wonderful Kristen Westcott to discuss how we can automate our client experience so our clients feel at eased and impressed with our business process. We're also going to talk about how to uplevel your communication and lead in a way that provides clarity and confidence to your clients in an ongoing capacity and how to WOW the client with a lasting impression during offboarding that generates repeat business and referrals. Kristen Westcott is a business growth strategist and founder of Kristen Westcott Media (www.kristenwestcottmedia.com) who has spent the last decade in the legal and education fields supporting leaders and students in the areas of goal setting, productivity and project management. After recognizing her true passion lies in serving entrepreneurs, Kristen honed her skills as a Director of Operations. She quickly noticed that what was holding many business owners back wasn’t a lack of drive or ability, but a lack of foundational systems that could support the day-to-day operations of a scaling business. These days, she spends her time helping online coaches, copywriters and course creators scale without the frustration that massive growth often brings. In this episode, you will learn: How Kristen got started in the online space What she helps her clients through How to automate your client onboarding experience Her top tips for wowing your clients from the start Connect with Kristen: www.kristenwestcottmedia.com https://www.facebook.com/kristenwestcottmedia/ https://www.instagram.com/kristen.westcott/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristenwestcott/ Grab Kristen's free guide: www.kristenwestcottmedia.com/purpose If you found value in today's episode, I would love it if you shared this in your Instagram stories! Help us spread the message to more freelancers who are ready to step into the CEO role! Connect with me on Instagram: @aubreemalick Join the Freelancer to CEO Podcast Community

Let's talk marketing, shall we? How are you marketing your services? How are you getting fresh eyeballs on YOU, what you do and who you serve? Do you have a marketing plan in place? We're going to chat about my simple marketing plan that will help you get more clients in your business. In this episode, you will learn: My two step SIMPLE marketing plan for getting new clients to learn about you and your services How I applied this strategy in my own freelancing business Why doing less is actually better How to audit your marketing plan to see what's working If you found value in today's episode, I would love it if you shared this in your Instagram stories! Help us spread the message to more freelancers who are ready to step into the CEO role! Connect with me on Instagram: @aubreemalick Join the Freelancer to CEO Podcast Community

It's the end of an era! Or just the end of Season 1 of the podcast and the start of Freelancer to CEO Season 2! Today, we are making the official change to the rebrand of this podcast and I could not be more excited for you to be here. In this episode, you will learn: Why we decided to make the change and say goodbye to Mom with Purpose What Freelancer to CEO means What to expect for season 2 and beyond with this podcast! If you found value in today's episode, I would love it if you shared this in your Instagram stories! Help us spread the message to more freelancers who are ready to step into the CEO role!

Do you want to get seen as an authority with the service you offer? Do you want to be the one that gets recommended in Facebook groups because you are the go-to person to hire? Well then you need to be offering a signature service and in today's episode, I'm going to give you a step by step process to help you figure out what your signature offer is so that you can start building your authority with your clients and potential clients and you can start charging that premium price. I'm also sharing a behind the scenes look into what will be happening to this podcast in the next few weeks so you don't want to miss out on that! Connect with Aubree: @aubreemalick

Do you cringe before every discovery call? Do you feel unsure of what to say or how to sound like the expert? What do you do if a client doesn't want to hire you after your call? We are answering all those questions and MORE on today's podcast episode with sales expert Nikki Rausch. After 25 years of experience selling to such prestigious organizations as The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Hewlett-Packard, and NASA, Nikki Rausch decided to trade in her road warrior status so she could help entrepreneurs sell in a way that builds relationships, creates true connection, and results in more closed deals and long-term clients. Now, as a sales coach, author, speaker and founder of Sales Maven, Nikki transforms the misunderstood process of “selling” into techniques, tools, and tips that can be successfully incorporated into a process replicable by anyone whose livelihood relies on selling a product, a service, or themselves. When she's not helping business owners move their clients along the 'Selling Staircase', Nikki enjoys taking in all the beauty that living in the Pacific Northwest affords her. In this episode, you will learn: How to feel confident on discovery calls How to move your clients through the Selling Staircase What questions to ask that make for a killer discovery call Nikki's surefire tips for mastering your discovery calls Closing the Sale eBook: yoursalesmaven.com/mom Connect with Nikki: www.yoursalesmaven.com https://www.facebook.com/yoursalesmaven/ https://www.instagram.com/your_sales_maven/ https://yoursalesmaven.com/podcast/

How can you effectively communicate with your clients when you don't see them every day? It can be hard to go from a work environment where you are used to talking and seeing the people you work with face to face. And now it's all virtual. I'm sharing my top tips for how to effectively communicate with your clients from the beginning so you can have great working relationships and your clients will turn into your raving fans!

Have you ever felt like your business is a failure? I have been seeing this a lot, especially in the online space, where your success is tied to money. You see the terms "six-figure earner" or "multi seven-figure business" and you might think that in order for your business to be successful, you also have to hit those titles. And if you don't, well then you're a failure? Let's have an open and honest conversation about this topic around money and success and how your business's success does not need to be solely tied to a monetary value. Connect with me on Instagram: @aubreemalick

You've heard me preach this time and time again... you need to be willing to figure things out when a problem comes your way. And while that is still VERY TRUE, we also need to be willing to recognize when it's time to invest in something that will actually move the needle forward in our businesses. If you've been feeling stuck in the same place in your freelancing business for a while now, then maybe this is the episode for you. If you want to know EXACTLY what has moved my business forward time and time again, then you don't want to miss this one! Connect with Aubree: @aubreemalick Grab your FREE Attract More Clients Guide