The Freelancer's Teabreak

One of the most common questions I get is - how do I find work and clients as a freelancers? It's scary sometimes, isn't it? But trust me, if you do a few small things each week, rather than panicking when a contract ends, you'll have a nice little pipeline of clients to tap into when you need to.  In this episode, I talk about the four areas you need to focus on to keep that pipeline topped up. You can find all the tasks I suggest in my PDF The Freelance Profit Pipeline, available here: www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk/newsletter.  You can also find templates for pitching in my Freelance Lifestash: https://freelancelifestyle.teachable.com/ Finally, come join us in the Facebook group for some Wednesday Pitch Slapping accountability! https://www.facebook.com/groups/freelancelifestyle/

It's the final episode of Goals and Strategy month!  Every month, I'd like to set a little exercise for you to try out to improve your mindset around your freelance life. This week, I'm sharing The Wheel Of Life, a great way to track how you're feeling about different areas of your life, and refer back to each month. You can find the template here: http://www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk/wheel-of-life-template/ Read the blog: www.freelacelifestyle.co.uk Join the Lifestash: https://freelancelifestyle.teachable.com Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmacossey/ Join us in the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freelancelifestyle/

This week, I'm tackling the topic of celebrating wins. Are you being a good boss to yourself? It's so easy to jump from project to project, without stopping and acknowledging the great things you've done. Pour yourself a cuppa and find out why rewarding yourself is essential to success. Read the blog: www.freelacelifestyle.co.uk Join the Lifestash: https://freelancelifestyle.teachable.com Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmacossey/ Join us in the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freelancelifestyle/

Hey freelancer! How are you getting on with those goals? Feeling a bit overwhelmed? Pour yourself a cuppa - it's time for the Freelancer's Tea break.  Read the blog: www.freelacelifestyle.co.uk Join the Lifestash: https://freelancelifestyle.teachable.com Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmacossey/ Join us in the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freelancelifestyle/

Got your goals but need a little help staying on track? I have the apps for you! Read the blog: www.freelacelifestyle.co.uk Join the Lifestash: https://freelancelifestyle.teachable.com Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmacossey/ Join us in the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freelancelifestyle/ 

Happy New Year everyone!  The Freelancer's Teabreak is BACK! I've got a whole year of content planned for you, so keep an eye out for a new episode each week.  This week, the topic is all about identifying your key priorities for your business and life. If you want to take your goal setting further, come join us in the Facebook group (link below) - we're having a Freelance Planning Party!   Read the blog: www.freelacelifestyle.co.uk Join the Lifestash: https://freelancelifestyle.teachable.com Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmacossey/ Join us in the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freelancelifestyle/ 

Where to find the books: The Five Second Rule: https://amzn.to/2OpZkpL The Year Of Yes: https://amzn.to/2Ae3jwQ The Four Tendencies: https://amzn.to/2AcG4U2 The Big Leap: https://amzn.to/2PD7EyX   Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emmacossey/ Join us in the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freelancelifestyle/ 

Want to improve communication with your clients? I have the tools! Slack: https://slack.com/ Zoom: http://bit.ly/2p8hpcE (affiliate) Voxer: https://voxer.com/ Want more tools? Head to The Freelance Lifestash, your stash of resources, courses, tools and templates to improve your freelance business. https://freelancelifestyle.teachable.com   Blog: www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk/blog Facebook Group for freelancers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freelancelifestyle/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/thefreelancelifestyle 

Ready to finish the year with some conquered goals under your belt? I've got three tips to help you achieve them - and a package for those that need some more accountability!  Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freelancelifestyle/ Website: www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk Email: hello@emmacossey.com

The Freelancer's Teabreak is back! This episode is a general catch up, and I've got lots more episodes planned for you for the rest of 2018! In this episode: The Freelance Lifestash: https://freelancelifestyle.teachable.com Coaching: http://www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk/work-with-me/coaching-and-mentoring/ Gemma Went's Elevate: https://app.gemmawent.co.uk/a/10177/rWzEv7Nz Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freelancelifestyle/

  Do you have terms and conditions? If not, pull up a chair - I've got some tips AND a handy template for you! www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk/tandc Sign up to the newsletter: www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk/newsletter Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freelancelifestyle/ Where can you find me? My website: www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk Instagram: www.instagram.com/thefreelancelifestylers Twitter: www.twitter.com/freelance_life Facebook: www.facebook.com/FreelanceLifestyle 

This week, I've got the lovely Anna Jones on for an interview to chat about all things visibility, body image related and plus size freelancing. They key thing we're talking about is not putting off getting visible until you're the perfect size/look/style.    Find Anna here:  Website: https://timetosortit.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/annajones.timetosortit/   And find me here: Sign up to the newsletter: www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk/newsletter Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freelancelifestyle/ Where can you find me? My website: www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk Instagram: www.instagram.com/thefreelancelifestylers Twitter: www.twitter.com/freelance_life Facebook: www.facebook.com/FreelanceLifestyle 

Who is in your freelance gang? Do you agree with my five suggestions? Sign up to the newsletter: www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk/newsletter Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freelancelifestyle/ Where can you find me? My website: www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk Instagram: www.instagram.com/thefreelancelifestylers Twitter: www.twitter.com/freelance_life Facebook: www.facebook.com/FreelanceLifestyle 

If you leave the rat race for the self-employed life, it can be easy to drop all those habits you've developed in employed life. There are some habits you shouldn't drop them! Listen in to find out which... Freelancer's Cookbook: https://thefreelancerscookbook.com/ Join the Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/freelancelifestyle/   Where can you find me? My website: www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk Instagram: www.instagram.com/thefreelancelifestylers Twitter: www.twitter.com/freelance_life Facebook: www.facebook.com/FreelanceLifestyle 

Grab your phone, it's time to up your app game! Repurpose: http://repurpose.io/?aff=1394 Unfold App: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/unfold-story-creator/id1247275033?mt=8 Planoly: https://www.planoly.com/referral/chocolatesforchocoholics (Some of these links are affiliate links, but I only recommend tools I use, and I pay for all of these) **Come say hello!** My website: www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk Instagram: www.instagram.com/thefreelancelifestylers Twitter: www.twitter.com/freelance_life Facebook: www.facebook.com/FreelanceLifestyle   

Nobody likes a late payer. Sometimes they’re an inevitable part of freelancing. But I have three tips up my sleeve to help speed up those payments, so you can focus on the fun stuff.   T&Cs template:http://www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk/2015/12/freelance-terms-and-conditions/   Crunch Chorus Late Payment templates: https://www.crunch.co.uk/chorus/   Where can you find me? My website: www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk Instagram: www.instagram.com/thefreelancelifestylers Twitter: www.twitter.com/freelance_life Facebook: www.facebook.com/FreelanceLifestyle 

This episode's topic isn't the cheeriest, but it is important - wills and back up plans as a freelancer.  Looking to sort your will? I really liked using Farewill, and this link will get it for £35 https://farewill.com/r/emmacossey-78380. If your situation is more complicated, a lawyer is probably a better option - but make sure you get it done! www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk/newsletter for access to the Facebook group www.twitter.com/freelance_life

It's a luxury, but could the Apple watch do more than tell you your time and steps? Listen in for this week's teabreak-length podcast on the benefits of an Apple Watch for freelancers.  Connect With The Freelance Lifestyle Blog: www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk Twitter: www.twitter.com/freelance_life Facebook: www.facebook.com/freelancelifestyle Instagram: www.instagram.com/thefreelancelifestyle  Facebook Group: Join the Facebook group by signing up to the newsletter! www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk/newsletter

Find Millie's Huts online Website: https://milliesbeachhuts.co.uk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MilliesBeachHuts/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Millies_Huts Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/milliesbeachhuts/   Other sites mentioned The Brid (the shed Vicky was working from) www.gilliesandmackay.com/cabins-2 Marnie Makes: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/marniemaurri Connect With The Freelance Lifestyle Blog: www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk Twitter: www.twitter.com/freelance_life Facebook: www.facebook.com/freelancelifestyle Instagram: www.instagram.com/thefreelancelifestyle  Facebook Group: Join the Facebook group by signing up to the newsletter! www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk/newsletter  

In this week's (slightly longer) episode, I touch on the uncomfortable topic of whether to use the term 'freelance' when introducing yourself. What's the perception of freelancers? Is it a term you use? Full blog post here: http://www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk/2017/06/define-freelancer-self-employed-entrepreneur-contractor/ Connect With The Freelance Lifestyle Blog: www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk Twitter: www.twitter.com/freelance_life Facebook: www.facebook.com/freelancelifestyle Instagram: www.instagram.com/thefreelancelifestyle  Facebook Group: Join the Facebook group by signing up to the newsletter! www.freelancelifestyle.co.uk/newsletter