Off The Grid: Leaving Social Media Without Losing All Your Clients Softer Sounds

It’s radical generosity week here at Off the Grid!
Today on the pod, I welcome Chelsie Tamms of Lettering Works for a conversation about how our businesses become more profitable through creative collaborations.
This one is packed with self-employed wisdom, so pop in your airpods and tune in to learn:
How Chelsie uses passion projects to pitch (and book!) her dream clientsThe clarity + generosity of Lettering Works’ Artist Trade ProgramChelsie's FREE branding challengeHow we structure trades so they’re mutually beneficialThe benefits of fully committing to your collaborationsWhy you should focus on the right thing instead of the urgent thing& How to create your own “job perks” when you’re self-employed If you enjoy this episode, be sure to check out the Lettering Works x Off the Grid sticker collab!   👋  Thinking of leaving social media? You don't have to go it alone! Download our free Leaving Social Media Toolkit today 
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What happens when the work you love is no longer sustainable for the realities of your life?
Today on the pod, Jen Carrington takes us behind-the-scenes in her business to discuss how she’s radically changed her offerings to support her life as a mom with a chronic illness.
Tune in to learn:
Why Jen’s business is 80% asynchronousSpecific logistics on how asynchronous delivery worksHow to stop facilitating your own burnoutThe realities of fluctuating revenue & incomeJen’s best marketing methods & how she “puts her lights on” to sell   👋  Thinking of leaving social media? You don't have to go it alone! Download our free Leaving Social Media Toolkit today 
🌈 Want support building a successful, sustainable business without relying on social media? Join The Interweb — our affordable, annual membership for creatives, artists & business owners, who want to share their work & make money without social media. 💌 Turn your email subscribers into loyal supporters. Learn how to Write a Winning Welcome Email with Holly of Daypack Digital. (sponsored)

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This week we’re diving into the world of email marketing and asking — has the era of the lead magnet come to an end?
Tune in to learn:
What a lead magnet isWhy you might want to create one ... or notTwo business models that really don’t need a lead magnetWhether or not I’m a fan of lead magnets in 2024Then we want to hear what you think about lead magnets! Love 'em? Hate 'em? Let us know!
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And finally … cue NSYNC voice 👩‍🎤 … use the code ITSGONNABEMAY to take $10 off your Interweb membership this month.
Mentioned in the episode: NSYNC, Investopedia, Email as a Love Language with grace allerdice, Email Marketing with Holly Wielkoszewski, To Substack or Not to Substack?, Tarzan Kay, Amanda Laird, Pretty Decent

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Welcome to our #It'sGonnaBeMay monthly forecast episode! This is a pod-feed-exclusive where I check in on the first Friday of each month to share a few fun marketing trends, this month's biz-care to-dos, a preview of upcoming episodes, and more!
This month, you’ll hear:
what happens when we focus on gathering 100 hell yes people (instead of growing a giant audience) 💯why I'm super into daily marketing practices right now 🗓️& how I'm preparing my business for an inevitable summer slump 😬 Plus! Listen to the end for the first-ever public mention of what I'll be launching for Off the Grid this summer.
Tune in, then get in touch to share your Qs for next month…
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💞 Link love 💞 — 100 Hell Yes People from Jen Carrington  |  1000 True Fans | Ordinary Practice by Cody Cook-Parrott  |  Be School podcast & my episode  |  Making Things Together (Daily May Coworking) with Liz Bayan | Voxer
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 🌈 Want support building a successful, sustainable business without relying on social media? Join The Interweb — our affordable, annual membership for creatives, artists & business owners, who want to share their work & make money without social media. ✨

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If you like magical money conversations, this episode is for you!
Today I’m joined by Rachel Duncan, a certified Financial Therapist and Art Psychotherapist who runs a company called the Money Healing Club.
Together we talk about the psychological, emotional, practical, and magical aspects of healing your relationship with money.
Tune in to hear us explore:
Where money meets creativityWhat financial therapy isNeurodivergence & addiction in relationship to moneyThe psycho-emotional aspects of setting ratesWhat to do when you hit a revenue plateauAnd stick around to the end where Rachel guides us through a visualization for remapping our relationship to money! 🐨
👋  Thinking of leaving social media? You don't have to go it alone! Download our free Leaving Social Media Toolkit today
🌈 Want support building a successful, sustainable business without relying on social media? Join The Interweb — our affordable, annual membership for creatives, artists & business owners, who want to share their work & make money without social media.

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If you want to feel more supported and supportive in your client work, this episode is for you.
Today I’m joined by Jess Jackson of Soft Path Healing to talk about trauma, trauma-informed care, and trauma-informed business.
Together, we explore how to make our business practices more trauma-informed AND we talk about how to approach social media marketing with nervous system regulation in mind.
Tune in then click here to learn more about Jess’ upcoming course, Trauma Informed Foundations, which begins on May 17.
👋  Thinking of leaving social media? You don't have to go it alone! Download our free Leaving Social Media Toolkit today
 🌈 Want support building a successful, sustainable business without relying on social media? Join The Interweb — our affordable, annual membership for creatives, artists & business owners, who want to share their work & make money without social media.

   🌸 Ready for a gorgeous new brand that doesn't require lots of $$$ or long nights on Canva & Squarespace? Book your very own Spring Fling with Neets. (sponsored)