Content Etc., episode 2.2
In this episode, host Michelle and I talked about everything you need to consider if you’re planning to increase the price of your services. We chatted through what to consider beforehand, how to communicate the increase, and the possible outcomes to expect. Listen for my top tips to get you feeling confident about raising your rates.
Read MoreBusiness in Bloom, episode 91
In this episode, host Anna and I discussed how to get your prices right in a range of situations, including when working part-time in a job alongside running your business and when preparing for maternity leave. We also talked about what an aspirational rate is and how it can help us, and I gave a tip to my younger self.
Read MoreBuilding Your Brand, episode 67
In this episode, host Liz and I discussed how your pricing communicates something about your brand or your business - kind of a new perspective for me! We also discussed things like some of the major issues that business owners face when pricing their products or services, how to go about changing your prices - in terms of how often to revisit them and how often to think about increasing them - and whether it ever makes sense to lower them.
Read MoreSmart Habits for Translators, episode 69
In this episode, I was interviewed by Madalena and Veronika for the second time! The focus of this interview was negotiation, and we discussed why it’s hard for many freelancers to negotiate, the challenges we face, what strategies we can try to make negotiation easier, the pricing mistakes I see so often, and how to take the emotion out of conversations about money.
Read MoreFiercely Freelance, episode 30
In this episode, host Ceels and I had a no-nonsense chat about how to price your services in a way that accounts for your capacity and lifestyle, as well as the most manageable way to raise your prices and have conversations with your clients around money. This episode is packed with practical tips for improving how you manage the money side of your business.
Read MoreDeliberate Freelancer, episode 136
In this episode, host Mel asked me about the most common pricing questions I’m asked by freelancers, how often we should think about raising our prices, how I implement the Profit First system in my business, what we should be tracking as freelancers, and much more! I really enjoyed this conversation, which included some questions I’ve never been asked before.
Read MoreYouTube video with Jane Kim
Korean translator Jane interviewed me for her YouTube series.
We discussed what I mean when I talk about having a clear pricing strategy, how we can say no to giving discounts without closing the door completely, and how I help freelancers earn a decent living without having to work all day everyday.
Read MoreYouTube video with Delfina Morganti Hernández
Transcreator, copywriter & SEO localisation specialist Delfina interviewed me for her YouTube series.
We discussed the main struggles most freelancers face around finances and pricing, some tactics for raising our prices, how to approach discounts, and what every freelancer should be tracking or recording to stay organised.
Read MoreMeet the Translator, episode 14
In this episode, Dot and I talk about pricing for translators through a series of scenarios, starting with how to set your prices when you’re at the beginning of your freelancing career and moving through the pricing challenges every freelancer faces at some point or another.
Read MoreThe She Be Red podcast with Maddie, episode 8
In this episode, host Maddie and I talk about how mind and money are connected and how your sense of worthiness can have a direct impact on how much you earn.
Maddie is one of my best friends, so you'll hear a much more personal side to me in this episode.
Read MoreThe Capable Collective podcast, series 1, episode 4
In this interview, host Ellie and I chatted about
how to create (and maintain) simplified finance systems in our business
how to charge what we're worth.
how to keep track of our financial health in our business
IGTV with Anna Dunleavy
Business coach Anna Dunleavy interviewed me live on Instagram about pricing as freelancers and how we can charge with confidence.
We discussed why pricing can be so hard when we're starting out, some things to avoid when it comes to pricing, what to do when we're scared to put our prices up, and how to react when a potential client has a lower budget than we'd hoped.
Read MoreMarketing Tips for Translators, episode 254
In this episode, Tess and I discuss why it’s so difficult to price your services as a freelance translator.
We had a really open discussion about how to raise your rates, whether there are ever valid reasons for lowering them, how to negotiate, and how to deal with feeling like you’ll never earn a decent living from translation.
If pricing your translation services is something you struggle with, you’ll want to give this episode a listen.
Read MoreSmart Habits for Translators, episode 12
In this episode, Madalena, Veronika and I discussed why it’s so important to have good financial habits when you run a business.
This episode is full of tips to help you get into good financial habits, including:
some smart habits that I believe are crucial for freelancers
what can we do to overcome the feast-and-famine cycle and financial uncertainty
what other financial habits I see freelancers struggling with
how I use the 'Profit First' system in my business
The Oh Sh*t Kit, episode 15
In this episode, I chatted with hosts Maddie and Leora about freelancing and mental health.
When we weren’t laughing, we were talking about the particular challenges facing freelancers when it comes to mental health, including financial stress and isolation.
I opened up about my own struggles with anxiety over the last 10 years, as well as the things I've found that help me deal with it.
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