This Freelance Insights interview features Holly Bray, who is an online marketing coach helping online business owners simplify their marketing.

⁠I discovered Holly’s Instagram account a few months ago when she published a really helpful post about content pillars and how to determine what yours are. I soon discovered we share a love of bunnies and being organised in the way you run your business, so following her was a no-brainer.

Holly consistently publishes insightful posts about content creation, social media and staying productive in business - all topics I find fascinating! She also has a podcast (Blog It Boss It Radio) and a free Facebook group (Busy to Boss Community).

As if that isn’t enough free content, Holly offers a free masterclass that will teach you how to know exactly what tasks to focus on in your business without working 24/7. If you feel stuck, tired, or overwhelmed in your business, this training will help you to organise your priorities and maximise your time moving forward. Get access to the masterclass by clicking the button further down this page.

How do you describe what you do for work?

Professionally, I'm an Online Marketing Coach. Personally, I'm your biggest cheerleader! I help online business owners simplify their marketing by implementing long-term, scalable strategies and help them create more balance in their day without being chained to their desk 24/7. I coach both product and service-based business owners and my coaching is almost split in two: I help people implement and execute effective marketing strategies from Pinterest and email marketing to SEO and content marketing, and I help my clients reverse engineer those goals so they are always focusing on the tasks that are going to move the needle forward for their business the most. I do this through my 1:1 coaching program and my membership/group coaching hybrid, the Busy To Boss Academy.

What's your favourite thing about working freelance?

My favourite thing about working freelance is that I get to start and create my day on my own terms and know that everything I'm working towards on a daily basis is leading me towards the bigger picture and life I'm designing for myself. The opportunities and growth I have seen in my business have been huge for me personally, and I've also grown so much in confidence as a person. I love being in charge of my life and my business and there's nothing I love more than getting my head down at my desk and working hard!

Where do you usually work from?

I work from my home office and it's honestly my favourite place in the house. My desk faces a big window where I can look out at all the trees and I've got so many motivational quote cards, thank you notes and trinkets scattered all around my desk. Not to mention my whiteboard that has my goals where I can see them every single day! It's my happy space and it truly is where I do my best work.

What does a normal working day look like for you?

I thrive on routine and my day always starts with my morning routine which starts at 6am: I journal, do my affirmations and read before reflecting on my calendar for the day (which I always set out the night before!). Then I usually focus on an important task in the morning until about 9am, which is when I exercise. Then it's back to work, a lunch break to walk my dog and a full focused afternoon of either calls with my amazing clients or working on content and future products. My routine has changed quite a bit over the past couple of years but I've found this is what works best for me and it helps me thrive!

What one tip would you give other freelancers about running a freelance business?

Start your day on your own terms. In order to build a life of freedom, you need to do more than show up for everyone else - you have to show up for yourself. Something as simple as that could be how you completely change your approach to creating a life and business you love and feeling like you've made progress immediately. The life you want is very simple - it's your focus, drive, and openness that will make it a reality.

Free resource

Holly offers a free masterclass that will teach you how to know exactly what tasks to focus on in your business without working 24/7. If you feel stuck, tired, or overwhelmed in your business, this training will help you to organise your priorities and maximise your time moving forward.

Connect with Holly

Email: hi@abranchofholly.com

Website: https://abranchofholly.com/

Instagram: @abranchofholly

Facebook Page: @abranchofholly

Facebook Group: The Busy to Boss Community

Pinterest: @abranchofholly

Podcast: Blog It Boss It Radio

YouTube Channel: A Branch of Holly