15 Minute Freelancer

15 Minute Freelancer is your snack-sized guide to being your own boss and building a business and life you love. In this podcast for freelancers, you'll get practical strategies and behind the scenes stories from your host, freelance health copywriter Louise Shanahan, so you can create a freelance business that works for you.

15 Minute Freelancer is a business podcast hosted by Louise Shanahan, with 93 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Louise Shanahan hosts 15 Minute Freelancer, a business show with 93 episodes published.

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  93. Pressing pause?

  Feb 2, 202312 minS0

  <p>Did you know this podcast has been going for 2 years? That's a lot of freelancing chat.<br/><br/>In this episode, I share some thoughts about where the podcast is going in 2023 (spoiler in the title?). <br/><br/>And in case you're pondering a similar conundrum about how to move forwards (or not) with a particular project, I'm sharing some questions to consider to help you decide when to quit/take a break/power on, along the following themes:</p>Enjoyment vs. value to othersScaling back vs. quitting altogetherSunk costs vs. maintaining momentumFilling up your creativity cupKeeping the goal t...

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  92. Using video to market your business (pt. 2 with Jude Charles)

  Jan 26, 202316 minS0

  <p>This is part two of my conversation with visual storytelling expert Jude Charles. If you haven’t yet listened to part one, go back and check that out first.</p><p>“As a freelancer in 2023, it is no longer an option whether or not you tell stories, it is imperative for you to tell stories.”</p><p>In this episode, Jude shares more tips and examples of how visual storytelling can build trust with clients, and we dive into the practicalities of using video to market ourselves.</p><p>We cover:</p>5 different ways to tell an unforgettable story using...

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  91. Storytelling for your personal brand (pt. 1 with Jude Charles)

  Jan 19, 202316 minS0

  <p>How can a pair of white shoes help someone land a new client?<br/><br/>Jude Charles is an expert in visual storytelling – and specifically, using video to tell stories that build trust with potential clients. Because Jude had SO much brilliant advice to share, this episode is split into two parts.<br/><br/>In this first part, Jude explains how to harness the power of storytelling to connect with clients. As well as telling a few of his own inspirational stories, Jude also shares:</p>Why sharing more of your personal story can help you stand out from th...

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  90. The future of freelancing (with Paul Evans)

  Jan 12, 202315 minS0

  <p>Today we're taking a look at what the future of freelancing might look like as working culture evolves. My guest is Paul Evans, director of Fourth Estate Creative and creator of the Freelance Fellowship platform. As a small business owner and someone who hires freelancers, Paul sees the opportunities and challenges from both sides.<br/><br/>Our conversation unpicks what recent shifts in working culture might mean for freelancers, including:</p>The drivers behind the growth of the freelance economy (plus benefits and pitfalls to watch out for)The gig economy and workers' rightsHow to spot knowledge gaps in...

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  89. Creating a remarkable client experience (with Gigi Davarashvili)

  Jan 5, 202316 minS0

  <p>Keeping the project pipeline flowing means we always need to be on the lookout for the next lead. But rather than chasing down new clients, why not focus on creating an amazing experience for your existing clients?<br/><br/>Happy clients are more likely to come back again and again – and refer you to their contacts. <br/><br/>My guest today is Gigi Davarashvili from Yocory, an all-in-one business hub for freelancers and small business owners. Gigi joins me to chat about how she creates memorable experiences for her clients that keep them coming back, including:</p>The difference bet...

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