The Freelancer's Tea Break
The Freelance Teabreak is a weekly bitesize podcast for you to listen to while you're waiting for the kettle to boil! Full of tips, news and discussion for freelancers, The Freelance Teabreak is bought to you by Emma Cossey from www.FreelanceLifestyle.co.uk
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Three exceptions to the rule: Freelancers should never work for free
05/02/2024
Three exceptions to the rule: Freelancers should never work for free
You can find my "Tricky Client Conversations Bundle" here: Follow me on Email: [email protected] Come join us in the free Want more support? Check out the courses and membership.
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How to Organise your Business (The Real Life Way)
04/25/2024
How to Organise your Business (The Real Life Way)
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Three Ways I use Notion to Run My Business
04/18/2024
Three Ways I use Notion to Run My Business
I ❤️ Notion, and use it all the time as a freelancer. In this video, I show you how! Want my Notion Business Development tracker? It's part of my Finding Clients Quickly and Easily course, but you can access the tracker for FREE here! https://freelancelifestyle.podia.com/view/courses/how-to-find-clients/1699409-the-how-to-find-clients-quickly-and-easily-training/5369560-the-notion-business-development-notion-planner Follow me on Email: [email protected] Come join us in the free Want more support? Check out the courses and membership.
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"What to do with all the Ideas in your Head" with Anj Cairns
04/11/2024
"What to do with all the Ideas in your Head" with Anj Cairns
Links from the episode: Instagram: @adhdingwithanj Facebook: @adhdingwithanj LinkedIn: anjcairns Follow me on Email: [email protected] Come join us in the free Want more support? Check out the courses and membership.
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What to track in your business as a freelancer
04/04/2024
What to track in your business as a freelancer
What stats do you track in your business? Sitting down with your team or coach to track these stats can help you stay on track, get focused on your next steps and notice the little wins! Details of my brand new £99 accountability package (and other coaching packages): https://freelancelifestyle.co.uk/coaching-mentoring-for-freelancers/ Follow me on Email: [email protected] Come join us in the free Want more support? Check out the courses and membership.
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5 Questions to Ask Before You Set Q2 Goals
03/28/2024
5 Questions to Ask Before You Set Q2 Goals
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The biggest mistake I made about Neurodiversity
03/21/2024
The biggest mistake I made about Neurodiversity
Welcome to the Freelancer’s Teabreak, and this ADHD freelance coach is about to share with you a big mistake I’ve made with neurodiversity. This week is Neurodiversity Celebration Week. The thing is...I talk about having ADHD a LOT. Too much probably. So I thought instead I’d share the biggest lesson I’ve learnt about neurodiversity, and what what it actually covers - and why I won’t be calling myself a neurodiversity coach. Follow me on Email: [email protected] Come join us in the free Want more support? Check out the courses and membership.
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My favourite freelance zoom apps and tools
03/14/2024
My favourite freelance zoom apps and tools
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My Favourite Chrome Extensions For Freelancers
03/07/2024
My Favourite Chrome Extensions For Freelancers
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7 ways to stay focused as a freelancer with adhd
02/29/2024
7 ways to stay focused as a freelancer with adhd
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This is the best advice I've been given as a freelancer
02/22/2024
This is the best advice I've been given as a freelancer
The very best advice I've ever had as a freelancer is a very simple one:Underpromise, and overdeliver. An editor of mine gave me this advice a few years into freelancing, and it really stuck with me. Not least because I see a lot of freelancers get into pickles because they've done the opposite - overpromise and underdeliver. The trouble is that if you overpromise, you're on a road to burnout, and you've left yourself with no wiggle room to wow your client. But if you under promise and over deliver (especially with deadlines!) you're giving yourself room to go above and beyond their expectations. In this week's podcast, I dive into this topic a little more! Follow me on Email: [email protected] Come join us in the free Want more support? Check out the courses and membership.
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This tool will boost your testimonials
02/15/2024
This tool will boost your testimonials
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Three Ways to Bounce Back as a Freelancer
02/08/2024
Three Ways to Bounce Back as a Freelancer
Setbacks as a freelancer do happen but it doesn't mean they feel good. I'm here to tell you three ways that you can bounce back! Follow me on Instagram - @EmmaCossey Email: Come join us in the free Freelance Lifestylers Facebook group - Want more support? Check out the Freelance Lifestyle School courses and membership - https://freelancelifestyle.podia.com/
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Three Ways To Find New Clients That You Won't Have Thought Of
02/02/2024
Three Ways To Find New Clients That You Won't Have Thought Of
Looking for new freelance clients? I’ve got three methods you might not have tried! 1) LinkedIn. Sure, you can post on there. But did you know you can search the jobs section for freelance gigs? And if you see a job that’s otherwise perfect, why not pitch them your freelance skills while they’re recruiting, to bridge the gap? 2) Creativepool. Creativepool often lists jobs for the biggest creative businesses in the uk, and sometimes they have freelance ones too! 3) Your own Facebook profile. So often, freelancers feel weird about posting about their work on their own Facebook profile. But you’ve got a whole network there of people who love you and want to support you, so share what you do so they can! If you’re looking for more ways to find clients, I’ve got just the thing. Check out my freebie, ‘30+ Ways to Find Your Next Client.’ It’s packed with tips and tricks for finding new clients as a freelancer. And for those who want to dive deeper, my course, ‘Finding Clients Quickly and Easily,’ is waiting for you. Follow me on Instagram - @EmmaCossey Email: Come join us in the free Freelance Lifestylers Facebook group - Want more support? Check out the Freelance Lifestyle School courses and membership - #Freelance #FreelanceLifestyle #SelfEmployment #Freelancing #businesscoach #businessfunnel
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Three Common Fears About Going Freelance
01/25/2024
Three Common Fears About Going Freelance
Are you wanting to go Freelance but finding taking the step a bit scary? Don't worry. I'm here to help. Follow me on Instagram - @EmmaCossey Email: Come join us in the free Freelance Lifestylers Facebook group - Want more support? Check out the Freelance Lifestyle School courses and membership - Things I mentioned: For all things contracts - (affiliate link that gets you 10% off) For all your Freelancer pension needs - 30 Ways to Find Clients - 30 Days to go Freelance -
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Three Ways to Make More Money as a Freelancer
01/18/2024
Three Ways to Make More Money as a Freelancer
Are you looking for ways to make more money as a Freelancer? Then you're in the right place! Here are three ways that you can make more money as a freelancer without the need for a ridiculous amount of hustle. Follow me on Instagram - @EmmaCossey Email: Come join us in the free Freelance Lifestylers Facebook group - Want more support? Check out the Freelance Lifestyle School courses and membership - Things I mentioned: My Freelance Funnel Course - https://freelancelifestyle.podia.com/funnel
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Freelancer FAQs | The Answers to Your Questions
12/14/2023
Freelancer FAQs | The Answers to Your Questions
Are you considering going freelance or have you been doing it for a while and found some hurdles along the way? In this episode of The Freelancer's Teabreak, I'm answering the top 5 most common FAQs that I get from my freelancing clients. Follow me on Email: [email protected] Come join us in the free Want more support? Check out the courses and membership. Want to know more? Check out my Things I mentioned: My freebies: My Tricky Clients Templates - koffeeklatch.co.uk for contracts ((if you're in the Freelance Lifestylers free Facebook group, you can get access to a 10% off code)
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My Freelance Year in Review: What I've Learned.
12/07/2023
My Freelance Year in Review: What I've Learned.
2023 has been a BIG year for me! In this episode, I reflect on what I've learned over the past year and how it has helped me grow as a freelancer and as a person. Follow me on Email: [email protected] Come join us in the free Want more support? Check out the courses and membership. Want to know more? Check out my The Things I Spoke About: My admin team: Where I host my courses:
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What does return in investment mean to you?
11/30/2023
What does return in investment mean to you?
In this episode of the Freelancers Teabreak, I'm discussing how Return on Investment can be more than just a monetary value and what a return on investment could look like for you and your clients. Follow me on Email: [email protected] Come join us in the free Want more support? Check out the courses and membership.
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Top Tips to Maximise Your Money this Black Friday
11/23/2023
Top Tips to Maximise Your Money this Black Friday
'HURRY! THERE WILL NEVER BE AN OFFER LIKE THIS ONE EVER EVER AGAIN!' 'THIS IS YOUR ONCE IN A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY!' 'WE DID NOT DO THIS SAME OFFER LAST MONTH!' I don't know about you but Black Friday seems to be getting longer and longer but also more and more urgent. It's becoming impossible to sift through the hundreds of Black Friday offers and know which ones are actually worth it. Here are my top tips to consider before spending your hard earned cash this Black Friday. Things mentioned: - Thousands of top UK brands pay us when you shop and we share that cash with you. - Award-winning accounting software and first-class support. Follow me on Email: [email protected] Come join us in the free Want more support? Check out the courses and membership.
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These are a few of my favourite things
11/16/2023
These are a few of my favourite things
Hacking it as a freelancer can be difficult. Optimising space at home, organising everything you need to do, finding inspiration and new ideas. My three favourite things might just help you with all of these hurdles. Email: Come and join our FREE community: Looking for support? Check out the for helpful courses. Like my recommendations? Get them below!
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Let's Talk About Money.
11/09/2023
Let's Talk About Money.
It’s time to talk about a dirty word. Money! When it comes to the M word, it’s often kept under the hush-hush and a private matter. Well, it’s time to ditch the shame and talk about money! On this week’s podcast, I spoke to Talia, money coach at T.L.C about all things budgeting, saving, and spending and why those things may not come so easy to you. Let’s put our money where our mouth is this Talk About Money Week. Email: Come and join our FREE community: Looking for support? Check out the for helpful courses. Talia Loderick helps women understand and take control of their behaviour with money so they can stop stressing about money and start ensuring they have enough to live well – now and in future. Website: Instagram: LinkedIn
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Do you have a sustainable website?
11/02/2023
Do you have a sustainable website?
Sometimes, I come away from recording a podcast episode with a long list of things to do. This was one of those episodes! Molly Scanlan joined me this week to chat about sustainability, our online carbon use and small tweaks we can do to improve our business online in a sustainable way. Molly Scanlan Molly builds low carbon, privacy-friendly websites for social enterprises and non-evil small businesses. If your current website no longer fits you, or is a shonky DIY job you're embarrassed to show people, she can sort it out. She used to be a teacher, so everything can be explained as if you're a 6 year old. LinkedIn: Mentioned Websites Fathom (Affliate Link): Website Carbon: Digital Beacon: Below Radar: Surveillance Capitalism: Follow me on Email: [email protected] Come join us in the free Want more support? Check out the courses and membership.
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Moving from Teachable to Podia
10/26/2023
Moving from Teachable to Podia
Bit of a niche behind the scenes episode for you this week! I recently moved all of my courses from Teachable to Podia. In this episode I explain why and how! Jo Shock: Podia: Follow me on Email: [email protected] Come join us in the free Want more support? Check out the courses and membership.
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ADHD Meds a year on
10/19/2023
ADHD Meds a year on
As it's ADHD awarness month, in this week's episode, I share my experience of being on ADHD meds, a year on. The ups, the downs and the tips I'd give anyone who is about to go on them. Follow me on Email: [email protected] Come join us in the free Want more support? Check out the courses and membership.
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This advice isn't for you
10/12/2023
This advice isn't for you
In this week's episode, I touch on my favourite bit of ADHD advice, but also the importance of not taking everyone's advice! Follow me on Email: [email protected] Come join us in the free Want more support? Check out the courses and membership.
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Decluttering Hacks For Freelancers
10/05/2023
Decluttering Hacks For Freelancers
Decluttering is not just for your home. It can also be done mentally or emotionally. This week I am joined by a friend and freelance decluttering coach, Susie Boutal, who explains how she helps people to declutter their lives, so they can find the space to do the things they want to do. For any ADHDers, this is really helpful for getting s**t done! Follow me on Email: [email protected] Come join us in the free Want more support? Check out the courses and membership. Susie Boutal Susie Boutal is a qualified coach, mum of three and life-long declutter-er. She helps people find their space to live through decluttering- physically, mentally and emotionally. Website: Instagram: Facebook Group: Quiz:
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Five reoccuring tasks in my daily calendar
09/28/2023
Five reoccuring tasks in my daily calendar
Do you have reoccurring habits or tasks in your calendar? This is one of the most important things I do to structure my day. In fact, for my ADHD brain, having things automatically in my calendar means less micro decisions. Which really helps my executive function. What reoccurring tasks do you have in your calendar? And if you don’t have any, what would you like to add in? Follow me on Email: [email protected] Come join us in the free Want more support? Check out the courses and membership. Affliate Links Dubsado: ^ Get 20% off your first month/year Sunsama: Flown: ^ Get 20% off
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Five Minute Drains
09/21/2023
Five Minute Drains
Got something that's been on your list forever and is draining your energy, bit by bit? Sure, it might be a five minute task...but it never ends up at the top of your To Do list! In this week's episode, I nudge you to get it done! Follow me on Email: [email protected] Come join us in the free Want more support? Check out the courses and membership.
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Haggle your subscriptions!
09/14/2023
Haggle your subscriptions!
Cost of living is really tightening its grip at the moment, and that's reflected in a lot of the price rises of the subscriptions and tools that we pay for. This month, I would suggest that you have a review of those subcriptions, see which ones can do the job of others, and speak to the help departments to see if there's something they can do to keep you on board. Follow me on Email: [email protected] Come join us in the free Want more support? Check out the courses and membership.
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