Survival Skills for Freelancers - Sarah Townsend

Survival Skills for Freelancers - Sarah Townsend

November 11, 2020

Watch on YouTube here or listen on:

Survival Skills for Freelancers - Sarah Townsend

November 11, 2020

Survival Skills for Freelancers - Sarah Townsend
Melitta Campbell, Business Coach for Women - LinkedInMelitta Campbell, Business Coach for Women - Pinterest

The Art of Value Whispering podcast

In this episode

In this episode of the Driven Female Entrepreneurs Podcast, I speak with Marketing Copywriter and author of 'Survival Skills for Freelancers', Sarah Townsend, about how she has built her business and learned how to survive as a solopreneur.

Starting her own business was never part of Sarah's grand plan, but when her daughter came along and working full-time as a marketing account manager was no longer possible, her boss encouraged her to explore freelance work. It felt like the perfect move so she took the leap...but establishing herself as a new Mum and a new business owner at the same time was not all unicorns and rainbows!

Listen to this episode to learn more about Sarah's journey to date, and her advice for freelance on how to thrive in their new role and build a business their own way.

When you describe yourself as 'just' a freelancer, you diminish the value of what you do. Even if you work part-time, treat your work as a business and show it off with pride. - Sarah Townsend

DOWNLOAD YOUR LISTENER GIFT>> How to Market your Business (without Breaking the Bank) eBook <<

Highlights

In this episode you'll learn:

  • How to mange the isolation of working alone.
  • The difference when you must own your processes and ways of working.
  • Why the right clients love it when you take the lead.
  • How to get confident communicating your value with new clients.
  • How to find and hire the right freelancer to support your business.
  • How to do your best work as a freelancer.
  • What to do when a prospective client isn't someone you want to work with.
  • How to win the contracts that excite you.
  • The importance of having a clear call to action on every blog post.
  • Why you don't need to, and should not, struggle alone, even as a solopreneur.

...and much more!

When speaking with a prospective client, look for the spark. If you're values are aligned and you get goosebumps at the prospect of working together, you know you'll produce your best work. - Sarah Townsend

About Sarah Townsend

Sarah Townsend has spent the past 20 years as a freelance marketing copywriter, and is the bestselling author of Survival Skills for Freelancers. 

Connect with Sarah

www.sarahtownsendeditorial.co.ukInstagram profileFacebook pageLinkedin pageTwitter Handle

Get your copy of Sarah's book: Survival Skills for Freelancers

Join the Driven Female Entrepreneur Community

Come and join like-minded women in the FREE online community for Driven Female Entrepreneurs.You can expect many more tips, tools and insights to support you as you build and grow your business to 6 figures and beyond!

> The Driven Female Entrepreneurs Club

Other Episodes you May Enjoy...

Growing your business with Powerful Content
Pricing with Confidence and Charging Your Worth
Building Your Business Around Your Family

> More Podcast Episodes

About Your Host, Melitta Campbell

Melitta Campbell is a Business Coach with a passion for helping women become confident business owners.Since '97, Melitta has been helping businesses grow through stronger value propositions, marketing strategies and leadership. Today she uses her knowledge and experience to help women enjoy greater fulfilment, time freedom and profit from their business through her 121 advisory and group coaching experiences.While her expertise lies in business strategy, communications and marketing, and leadership, having been her own boss for 12 years, Melitta understands that being successful takes a lot more than a perfect plan.

You also need the skills, vision and confidence to implement it. Therefore, Melitta’s coaching programs feature a personalised approach that helps clients build confidence and an entrepreneurial mindset, while also building a profitable value-driven business.

Melitta also supports women through her volunteer work as a LeanIn Circle Entrepreneurship Lead, TEDxLausanne Speaker Coach, and through the content on her blog, across her social media communities, in The Power of Why international best-selling book and here on the Driven Female Entrepreneur Podcast.Could you be Melitta's next business success story?

Book your Free Business Growth Call.

Get More Clients with your FREE Listener Gift

The number one question I'm asked is: How can I get more clients?

To help you market your business and attract more of your ideal clients, download your free eBook today:

DOWNLOAD YOUR LISTENER GIFT>> How to Market your Business (without Breaking the Bank) eBook <<

Survival Skills for Freelancers - Sarah Townsend on the Driven Female Entrepreneur Podcast
Survival Skills for Freelancers - Sarah Townsend

Blog

Latest Posts

The Brilliant Business Book Festival

The Brilliant Business Book Festival brings you fresh insights to grow, sell, and lead with more clarity, confidence, and purpose.

Read more >

Everything You Need to Know to Become a Guest on the Art of Value Whispering Podcast

Have you ever dreamed of sharing your story and expertise with thousands of thoughtful, heart-led entrepreneurs? Here's everything you need to know to become a guest on the Art of Value Whispering podcast.

Read more >

Best Advice to help you Network with Confidence

Discover how you can leverage on the power of networking, attract your dream client and stay above business competition

Read more >

Podcast

More Episodes

The Introverted Leader: Building on Your Quiet Strength

Discover how introverts can thrive as leaders by leaning into their quiet strengths, without trying to compete with extroverts.

Listen to Podcast >

The Truth About Entrepreneurial Poverty (and how to avoid it)

Discover what entrepreneurial poverty really means — and the mindset, money, and business strategies you can use to break free from it and build a thriving, sustainable business.

Listen to Podcast >

More Heart, Less Hustle

Ready for a fresh approach? Discover how to win in sales with more heart and less hustle.

Listen to Podcast >

You don't have to choose between growing
your business and staying true to yourself.

Get the Introvert's Business Growth Playbook and unlock the secret to
quietly impactful growth - without using loud or complex marketing strategies
that don't align with you and your values.

Let's get started →