45 episodes
Boss Responses Treasa Edmond
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5.0 • 4 Ratings
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Want to know a secret? Your client isn't always right. But how do you tell them that without ruining your relationship? You give a Boss Response. When you approach your clients from a position of mutual respect and power, you develop a positive working relationship that turns your client into one of your best resources. I believe every business owner can grow their business when they step up and run their business like a Boss.But how do you successfully navigate tricky client questions and difficult situations to create superfan clients? Boss Responses comes to you with five episodes a week packed full of Boss Responses, real-life examples, and interviews with successful business owners who share their best and worst client management and communication stories.
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#45: Taking the Trauma out of Setting Your Freelance Rates with Liz Heflin
Send us a Text Message.In this episode of the Boss Responses podcast, host Treasa Edmond welcomes Liz Heflin for her final episode of the week and an in-depth discussion on setting freelance rates. Liz shares her journey, starting from her early days of charging minimum wage to her current position of offering high-value content services. The episode covers key strategies for setting rates, dealing with rate-related imposter syndrome, negotiating with clients, and building lasting partn...
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#44: Should I Quit Freelancing? The Importance of Mindset with Liz Heflin
Send us a Text Message.In this episode of the Boss Responses podcast, host Treasa Edmond and guest Liz Heflin address the doubts and challenges faced by freelancers, especially when dealing with imposter syndrome and low-paying clients. They respond to a question from Paul, a 10-year freelance veteran struggling to make ends meet and doubting his abilities. Treasa and Liz provide practical advice on paying attention to your mental health, raising rates, and finding better clients. The e...
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#43: A Masterclass in Avoiding the Feast or Famine Cycle with Liz Heflin
Send us a Text Message.In today's episode of the Boss Responses podcast, hosts Treasa Edmond and guest co-host Liz Heflin discuss strategies for avoiding the feast and famine cycle common in freelancing. They explore the importance of understanding one's work capacity, building sustainable business practices, leveraging community support, and consistently marketing for ongoing client work. Key insights they discuss include anchor clients, maintaining a buffer for unexpected opportunities, and...
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#42: Niching Down vs Being a Generalist with Liz Heflin
Send us a Text Message.The niching down dilemma: to specialize or not to specialize. In this episode of the Boss Responses podcast, host Treasa Edmond and guest Liz Heflin delve into the topic of niching down in freelancing. The discussion addresses the common advice that freelancers must specialize to succeed. Treasa and Liz share their personal experiences and viewpoints on the importance of niching down versus maintaining variety in their work. They explore the benefits of specialization, ...
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#41: Red Flag Clients and Getting Paid with Liz Heflin
Send us a Text Message.In this episode of the Boss Responses podcast, host Treasa Edmond is joined by freelance writer and editor Liz Heflin to discuss strategies for managing difficult clients and ensuring timely payment. They delve into practical insights including the importance of contracts, the benefits of requiring deposits, mastering the art of uncomfortable conversations about money, setting clear boundaries, and learning to trust one's intuition when selecting clients. They also shar...
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#40: Behind the Scenes of PR Freelancing with Expert Michelle Garrett
Send us a Text Message.In this episode of Boss Responses, host Treasa Edmond is joined by guest Michelle Garrett, an influential PR consultant, writer, and speaker specializing in B2B companies. Michelle shares insights from her extensive career, including founding her own consulting business. They discuss the importance of choosing the right clients, setting realistic expectations, and the value of freelancers supporting each other through platforms like Michelle’s Freelance Chat. Michelle's...
Customer Reviews
Great new freelance podcast
I listen to a lot of freelance podcast and am really enjoying Boss Responses so far. It has an interesting format and knowledgeable guests. Look forward to hearing more!
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