Freelance marketing without social media - Viv Guy
Release Date: 08/03/2023
Top 3 ADHD Time Hacks for Freelancers
The Freelancer's Tea Break
This week on The Freelancer’s Tea Break, I’m sharing 3 ADHD-friendly time hacks that actually work (and honestly, they’ll help anyone feeling frazzled right now): 🧠 Don’t just read and leave, read and schedule! ⏳ Stop giving yourself all day! Shorter time blocks = more done 👯♀️ Body doubling + accountability = focus magic Perfect listen while you make a cuppa. Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome to The Freelancers Tea Break 00:20 Introduction to ADHD Time Hacks 00:50 Tip 1: Don't Read and Leave, Read and Schedule 02:59 Tip 2: Don't Allow Too Much Time 04:56 Tip 3: Body...
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How Much Responsibility Should You Take for Your Freelance Clients?
The Freelancer's Tea Break
As freelancers, we want to help our clients succeed - but where’s the line between great service and doing too much? In this week’s episode of The Freelancer’s Tea Break, I’m chatting about: ☕ Setting healthy boundaries (and sticking to them!) 📋 Onboarding with clear expectations 🔁 Regular check-ins to keep things on track You can’t fix your client’s whole business — and you shouldn’t have to! Listen while you make a cuppa 👉 #FreelanceLife #FreelanceTips #Boundaries #ClientManagement #TheFreelancersTeaBreak Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome to The Freelancers Tea Break...
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My Freelance Pet Peeve
The Freelancer's Tea Break
In this bite-sized episode of The Freelancers Tea Break, we're tackling one of the biggest freelance icks: when a client says, "You're too expensive." Emma shares a viral LinkedIn post exploring why that phrase hits differently, and how a simple shift in language can change the entire dynamic. It's not about your rates being too high; it's about whether they value your work. Tune in for a quick pep talk on pricing confidence, boundary-setting, and why the best clients respect your worth. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:49 Why the phrase "you're too expensive" resonates...
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Why Do Freelancers Charge More per Hour Than Employees?
The Freelancer's Tea Break
Welcome to another episode of The Freelancers Tea Break with Emma Cossey, a coach and mentor for freelancers. In this episode, Emma delves into the common question of why freelancers charge higher hourly rates than employees. She explains that freelancers have to cover additional costs such as holiday pay, sick leave, pension contributions, office space, and equipment expenses, which employees typically receive from their employers. Emma also discusses the benefits of hiring freelancers, including access to specialised skills, project-focused quality work, and the lack of a long-term...
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7 Tools for ADHD Freelancers
The Freelancer's Tea Break
Welcome back to The Freelancers Tea Break! In this episode, we dive into indispensable tools that can help freelancers with ADHD or anyone else looking to boost productivity. Learn how Emma leverages AI for processes using ChatGPT, organises her business with Notion, manages inbox chaos with Sunsama, and more. Discover tools like OneTab for browser management, BePresent for limiting phone usage, Notability for digital note-taking, and Speechify for turning text into audio. Stay tuned for practical tips and strategies! Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome to The Freelancers Tea Break 00:24...
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Planning for Q4
The Freelancer's Tea Break
Reflect and Revitalise: Preparing for Quarter Four as a Freelancer. In this episode of 'The Freelancers Tea Break', coach and mentor Emma Cossey discusses the importance of reflecting and planning for the last quarter of the year. Emma provides practical questions to help freelancers set realistic goals, manage their workload, and ensure they end the year feeling accomplished rather than burnt out. Tune in for tips on scheduling time off, clearing lingering projects, managing energy levels during autumn and winter, and achieving personal milestones before the year ends. ...
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My Cosy Freelance Favourites
The Freelancer's Tea Break
Join us in this episode of The Freelancers Tea Break as we delve into the cosy vibes of autumn and how to adapt your workspace for maximum comfort. We'll discuss the benefits of candles, blankets, and cosy fabrics, as well as essential routines for maintaining productivity and well-being during the shorter daylight hours. Tune in for tips on making your desk space delightful, recommendations for cosy games and books, and ideas for socialising in the cooler months. Embrace cosy productivity and make the most of the autumn season as a freelancer! Timestamps: 00:00 Welcome to The...
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Fresh Start Freelance Wk 4: Following Up
The Freelancer's Tea Break
In this episode of The Freelancers Tea Break, Emma Cossey shares simple but effective follow-up strategies to help you stay top of mind with clients. From regular check-ins and friendly newsletters to personalised follow-ups after discovery calls, you’ll learn how to build stronger client relationships and keep the work flowing. Emma also touches on how to stay visible in a changing market (yes, even with AI in the mix). Tune in for practical tips to nurture connections, grow your freelance business, and keep clients coming back. Join the chat in our Facebook group or on Discord to swap...
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Fresh Start Freelance Wk 3: Get Visible Without Burning Out
The Freelancer's Tea Break
In this episode of The Freelancers Tea Break, Emma Cossey unpacks the ‘Freelance Client Funnel’, four key ways to attract clients in a world where AI is changing the game. We’ll dive into social media, networking, referrals, and pitching, with practical tips like sticking to one social platform, networking without the awkward small talk, building strong referrals, and writing pitches that actually get read. Emma also shares why being visible and persistent matters way more than being perfectly consistent. Tune in for simple, actionable advice to help you attract more clients and...
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Fresh Start Freelance Wk 2: Track Client Journeys
The Freelancer's Tea Break
In this episode of The Freelancers TeaBreak, Emma Cossey dives into why tracking where your clients actually come from is the secret to smarter marketing and better results. From simple spreadsheets to CRMs like Dubsado and Notion—and even handy tools like Chatra—Emma shares practical ways to track your client sources. You’ll also learn how to use that data to boost your discovery call conversions, tap into referrals, and make the most of past clients. Whether you’re just starting out or you’ve been freelancing for years, you’ll pick up easy, actionable tips to grow your...
info_outlineImagine being able to find clients without using social media. Sound like the dream? Viv Guy has done it. And she's here to share how she does it, what happened to her business when she came off social media, and how she's swapping scrolling for connecting!
Viv Guy
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Freebie: https://vivguy.com/accelerator/
Emma Cossey
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