The Live Free Podcast with Micala Quinn Micala Quinn

Hey you guys! I’m excited to be back this week with another episode, and today’s episode is something I have been asked multiple timesIs the freelance market saturated? Are there already too many freelancers out there for me to actually be successful? The short answer is no! You can be successful as a freelancer and experience the joys of running your own business, setting your own schedule, and contributing to your family financially. I break that question down for you a bit more i...

Hey there! Happy Monday! With summer approaching, I wanted to share some tips this week on how you can have the summer you want, while still making the income you need. As a freelancer, you run and operate your business which means that YOU are in charge of what your schedule looks like. And for freelancing moms, I've found that flexibility is key, especially during these summer months. Tune in to learn how to plan your client work around your summer schedule. I fully believe that y...

Hey there, happy Monday! Today I’m sharing one simple tip to increase your packages with current clients and get some referrals along the way!This episode was actually inspired by a recent discussion in our Live Free Academy student Facebook group. Last week, someone posted asking for feedback on an email she drafted for her current clients. The email let them know that she had availability in her schedule and she would love some referrals. It was great, and it would have been received well!H...

Hey there! Today I’m excited to share a bit about my own story, how I landed my first freelancing client, and what I learned along the way. Lately, the number one thing I’ve been hearing from so many of you is that you’re scared you won’t be able to land freelancing clients. That’s a legitimate fear and one I struggled with too! It actually took me 7 months to land my first client… definitely not ideal. However, through my struggles, I learned a ton of valuable insights along the wa...

In today's episode, we're diving into Full Scope Freelancer, an all-in-one platform designed specifically for freelancers. Learn how this tool can help you manage your freelance business. In the past, I’ve been hesitant to promote one tool or another because they’ve been too complicated, too expensive, or can’t even do everything we need them to do. That being said, I recently learned about Full Scope Freelancer and it has blown me away!Tune in to today’s short and sweet episode to learn...

Hey there! Today, I’m chatting with Melissa Schuetz about how she went from teacher to freelancer and landed 5 clients in just one month! Melissa is a mom of 5 and a former teacher of 6 years. When her youngest of born, she desperately started searching for ways to leave the classroom. She was burnout from teaching and wanted more time at home with her children. Melissa stumbled upon freelancing and the Live Free Academy and resigned from teaching immediately. Melissa shares how she land...