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The Guidebook Rachel Meltzer
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This is the Guidebook. We’re sharing tips for freelancers, raw conversations with risk-takers, how to become a digital nomad, and the emotions behind it all.
On the show, Rachel Meltzer shares everything she's learned in the past five years of freelancing and living nomadically – showing you how you can work to live instead of living to work. She's interviewing some of her favorite digital nomads and entrepreneurs to help you unlock your bravest self.
We’re unveiling the challenges and joys of adventure to inspire you to TAKE THE RISK. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/theguidebook/support
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Getting over perfectionism with Will Stevens
This week on the Guidebook Podcast I'm joined by my new friend Will Stevens. Will is a fractional leader and go-to-market specialist, who founded Gain Growth Consulting, a practice that simplifies strategy and develops execution plans for clients. Will also hosts his own podcast called Solopreneur Stories. In my chat with Will we cover a lot of ground, including:
✨ Wills transition from employee to self-employed
✨ Motivations behind his business & startup challenges
✨ Niching and identifying ideal clients
✨Getting over perfectionism and treating a business like an experiment
You can learn more about Will at:
Solopreneur Stories Podcast
LinkedIn
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Blair Sharp is learning to thrive with ADHD
This week we have Blair Sharp on the podcast. She's a mum, wife, and writer from Minnesota, who specializes in mental health, parenting, and wellness content, regularly shares her insights on LinkedIn, and writes a newsletter called Hey Freelancer to motivate others to build their dream businesses.
In this episode, we talk about:
Pros and cons of working a 9-5 compared to freelancing
Learning from and collaborating with competetors
LinkedIn strategies
ADHD and how it impacts both work and personal life
You can learn more about Blair at:
Blair's Website
Hey Freelancer Newsletter
LinkedIn
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Instagram
LinkedIn
Website
Free Resources & Courses
Disclaimer: We talk about money in this episode. This is not financial advice; we are not financial experts. If you need help with your finances please find a credible, licensed professional to help you! We’re just talking about our experiences and what worked for us.
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Sarah Anto wants you to think like a startup founder
In this episode, I sit down with Sarah Anto. Sarah helps female founders in the tech industry to start their businesses and prepare for fundraising. As a passionate advocate for women in entrepreneurship, Sarah shares her wealth of experience and insights. From launching her startups to empowering other women, she's full of really interesting insights and takeaways from the world of tech startups.
In this episode, we talk about:
Tech startups and the parallels with solopreneurship
Building sustainable long term viable businesses
Digital nomad life in Europe
You can learn more about Sarah at:
Sarah's Website
LinkedIn
Learn more about Rachel Meltzer and Pop Club on:
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LinkedIn
Website
Free Resources & Courses
Disclaimer: We talk about money in this episode. This is not financial advice; we are not financial experts. If you need help with your finances please find a credible, licensed professional to help you! We’re just talking about our experiences and what worked for us.
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Monica Shaw juggles multiple revenue streams
This week in The Guidebook I'm joined by Monica Shaw. Monica is a freelance writer, mountain leader, blogger and SAAS business owner. I loved talking to Monica as she has so much going on at once and somehow finds time to work on them all. This is such an interesting conversation, diving into the mind of somebody who juggles multiple revenue streams.
In this episode, we talk about:
Monicas background and how she found herself launching a niche SAAS software aimed at writers.
Her passion for the outdoors and how that led to her combining mountain guiding with blogging.
Finding time to work on multiple revenue streams
Setting prices and how to manage your time
You can learn more about Monica at:
Eat Sleep Wild
Writers Residence
Instagram
LinkedIn
Learn more about Rachel Meltzer and Pop Club on:
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Free Resources & Courses
Disclaimer: We talk about money in this episode. This is not financial advice; we are not financial experts. If you need help with your finances please find a credible, licensed professional to help you! We’re just talking about our experiences and what worked for us.
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Marie Pier Tremblay wants to change the way you think
I'm joined this week by Marie Pier Tremblay. Marie is a life coach, bookworm, kinkster, and close friend of mine. She lives in Montreal, Canada, and after completing her dream of thru-hiking the PCT in 2019 she transitioned from freelance illustrator to full-time entrepreneur. Through her work as a coach and the host of the Self-Growth Nerds podcast, she empowers creative weirdos to carve their unapologetic paths.
In this episode, we talk about:
Building and reprioritizing self-care in your life
The value of coaching
4 frameworks for changing the way you think
Embracing freedom and designing your own life
You can learn more about Marie at:
Website
Podcast
Instagram
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Free Resources & Courses
Disclaimer: We talk about money in this episode. This is not financial advice; we are not financial experts. If you need help with your finances please find a credible, licensed professional to help you! We’re just talking about our experiences and what worked for us.
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Johanna Flashman wrote a book (while living in a van)
This week I'm chatting with Johanna Flashman. Johanna is a freelance writer, journalist, and SEO strategist in the outdoor industry. Rachel also runs the website The Freelance Outdoorswoman which shares stories of other freelancers in the outdoor industry.
In this episode, we talk about:
Johannas started as a freelancer, some of her early challenges and how they were overcome
The challenges of finding clients and marketing yourself
Imposter syndrome
Switching from freelancing to full time employment
You can learn more about Johanna at:
Website
LinkedIn
Instagram
Freelance Outdoors Woman
Learn more about Rachel Meltzer and Pop Club on:
Instagram
LinkedIn
Website
Free Resources & Courses
Disclaimer: We talk about money in this episode. This is not financial advice; we are not financial experts. If you need help with your finances please find a credible, licensed professional to help you! We’re just talking about our experiences and what worked for us.
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