Inspire Your Success
183 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 46 ratingsWelcome to Inspire Your Success podcast, hosted by Michael Leonard. Michael is a professional freelance writer who built an online writing business from nothing after leaving his $120,000 9-5 career in 2017. When you listen to each episode, he will share with you his secrets of success.
If you’re like most people, you want to make more money to pay off debt, have more freedom, travel, and enjoy your life. While there are a lot of online business models to help you make money online, he knows from experience that freelance writing is the fastest way to make money online.
Whether you want to earn $500 per month as a side hustle or scale it to 5-figures per month and quit your 9-5, making money as a writer has never been easier.
In this podcast, he will inspire YOUR success and show you how he 10X’d his income in one year, built a thriving writing business and made $20,000 in one month as a freelance writer. Plus, he'll share his secret hacks to scaling his business and growing his brand. This show is meant for writers, entrepreneurs, freelancers, and people who want to take their life and business to the next level.
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REPLAY: How to Beat Overwhelm As a Freelancer
April 11, 2023 18:21 - 20 minutes - 27.5 MBUse these freelancing tips to beat overwhelm and get more done so you can have more free time! >> Scale Your Freelance Writing Business Learn my exact system to make $1,000-$5,000+ per month as a freelance writer inside Freelance to 5K. Perfect if you want to create a profitable side hustle and/or scale into a full-time online business. Learn more NOW: https://inspire-your-success1.teachable.com/p/freelance-to-5k1 >>Get 1:1 Help From a 6-Figure Writer Sick of feeling overw...
127: How to Get Paid as a Freelance Writer
April 04, 2023 08:00 - 13 minutes - 18 MBMultiple income streams and making up your own rates is one of the reasons why so many people get into freelance writing. But how do you get paid? How do you invoice clients? What are the best practices to getting paid promptly? I answer all those questions and more to help you simplify the process of getting paid as a freelancer. >> Scale Your Freelance Writing Business Learn my exact system to make $1,000-$5,000+ per month as a freelance writer inside Freelance to 5K. Perfect if ...
126: Finding the Perfect Client Mix for Consistent Income
March 28, 2023 12:32 - 14 minutes - 19.3 MBWhat's great about freelance writing is you can have a ton of different income streams... unlike a 9-5. Most months I have between 4-6 (sometimes up to 9) clients at a time. But dedicating the time and energy isn't easy at times. In this episode I'll teach you how to find the right client mix so you can make consistent income and have more security as a writer. >> Scale Your Freelance Writing Business Learn my exact system to make $1,000-$5,000+ per month as a freelance writer inside ...
125: How to Nail Test Pieces so Clients Say YES
March 21, 2023 08:00 - 11 minutes - 16.3 MBMost clients will want to "test" your services out before hiring your for a long term gig. Sometimes they won't but it depends... needless to say this is your audition to getting the gig. This short episode will help you learn how to nail your test pieces and land clients for the long run. One client that gave me a test piece in 2018 is still a recurring client with over $100,000 of content! >> Scale Your Freelance Writing Business Learn my exact system to make $1,000-$5,000+ per mon...
124: Why You Need a Pricing Guide to Land Clients
March 14, 2023 08:00 - 8 minutes - 12 MBLearn why you need a simple pricing guide to start landing clients. This simple (and cheap) tool will help you change clients perspective from... "Should I work with this writer" to "Which package should I hire them for?" Don't forget it's the simple things that make the biggest difference sometimes. Hire someone on Fiverr or use Canva to build your own pricing sheet now. Make sure to check mine out by visiting my writing website: https://michaelleonard.net/golf/ Podcast >> Scale Y...
123: You Only Need ONE Client to Change Your Life
March 07, 2023 09:00 - 6 minutes - 9.05 MBAfter a two-year hiatus of this podcast I'm back and want to help you start and scale your writing business in 2023. In this episode we'll cover: The new content schedule Discuss the ups/downs of freelancing How freelance writing can help you quit your job How freelancing helped me start a new golf business >> Scale Your Freelance Writing Business Learn my exact system to make $1,000-$5,000+ per month as a freelance writer inside Freelance to 5K. Perfect if you want to create a pr...
122: Why You Should NOT Write Every Day
March 02, 2023 12:46 - 8 minutes - 11.2 MB"Write everyday" said every writer ever... except me. After writing millions of words online and earning more than $250,000 writing I want to discuss why this is bad writing advice and what to do instead. >> Scale Your Freelance Writing Business Learn my exact system to make $1,000-$5,000+ per month as a freelance writer inside Freelance to 5K. Perfect if you want to create a profitable side hustle and/or scale into a full-time online business. >>Get 1:1 Help From a 6-Figure Write...
121: Will AI Destroy Freelance Writing Careers?
March 02, 2023 12:45 - 9 minutes - 12.7 MBWill AI destroy freelance writing as we know it? Short answer: NO. Longer answer explained in this podcast where we'll cover: Why Google hates AI How to use AI to make writing easier Why my clients told me to ignore some AI tools >> Scale Your Freelance Writing Business Learn my exact system to make $1,000-$5,000+ per month as a freelance writer inside Freelance to 5K. Perfect if you want to create a profitable side hustle and/or scale into a full-time online business. >>Ge...
120: Freelancing Helped Me Launch a New Business (Where I've Been)
March 02, 2023 12:44 - 12 minutes - 17.5 MBAfter a two-year hiatus of this podcast I'm back and want to help you start and scale your writing business in 2023. In this episode we'll cover: The new content schedule Discuss the ups/downs of freelancing How freelance writing can help you quit your job How freelancing helped me start a new golf business >> Scale Your Freelance Writing Business Learn my exact system to make $1,000-$5,000+ per month as a freelance writer inside Freelance to 5K. Perfect if you want to create a pr...
119: How Delaney Quit Her Job With Freelance Writing
January 18, 2022 11:00 - 17 minutes - 24.1 MBLearn how one of my students used freelance writing to quit her 9-5 in less than 6 months (while working full-time). Delaney went from: Not having a niche --> a niche to writing about topics she loves. Being scared to pitch clients --> feeling confident reaching out to total strangers (thanks to creating her portfolio). Having a blog with few readers --> a writing website that attracted clients easily (one client even said it’s one of the best-looking portfolios she’s ever seen). No...
118: 5 Ways to Land Writing Clients in 2022
January 11, 2022 16:41 - 21 minutes - 29.8 MBAll you need is one person to say yes and give you a chance as a freelance writer. Today, I want to share you with the five most common ways to land your first freelance writing client so that you can find success as well. Click the link to learn more about 1:1 coaching: http://www.inspireyoursuccess.com/coaching
117: The #1 Tip to Start Writing in 2022
January 05, 2022 01:12 - 20 minutes - 27.9 MBQuit dabbling and start taking action. This is your time to start landing clients and making money as a freelance writer. To learn more about working with Michael, check out: inspireyoursuccess.com/coaching
116: How to Write For Top Medium Publications (Marta Brozosko Interview)
August 14, 2020 10:00 - 46 minutes - 63.4 MBOn this Feature Friday episode I got to interview Marta Brozosko, a top writer on Medium.com. In this episode, you will learn: How she got started writing The difference of blogging vs. writing How to make consistent money on Medium Marta Brzosko is a thought leadership writer committed to promoting mindfulness and sustainable living. She started Self-Awareness Blog to help spiritual seekers tap into their inner knowledge. Connect with her on Twitter, LinkedIn or on martabrzosko.com...
115: How I Got My First Freelance Writing Client
July 29, 2020 10:00 - 14 minutes - 20.4 MBOn this Writer's Wednesday podcast, I take a trip down memory lane to tell you how I landed my first freelance writing client. Landing that client was a game-changer as it gave me the confidence to go pitch more clients that eventually led me to find success as a full-time freelance writer. A question I get asked all the time is if Upwork is a scam. I have debunked that rumor many times: on my blog, on YouTube and even a recent podcast. I know that Upwork does work because it is how I fou...
114: 9 Lessons from Leaving My $100K 9-5
July 27, 2020 10:00 - 29 minutes - 40.9 MBDo you want to quit your job and learn how to make money online? Before you give your notice at work, make sure you listen to this episode a few times. Because in 2017, I did just that. I left my corporate job and 6-figure salary for the unknowns of entrepreneurship. And I had made $200 from my blog...EVER! In this episode, I'll talk more about what it's really been like leaving a $100,000+ 9-5 to build an online business and pursue professional golf. It's been a wild ride the past fe...
113: How Kathrine Became a Top Writer & Quit Her 9-5
July 24, 2020 19:02 - 34 minutes - 47.7 MBLearn how one of my Freelance to 5K students became a top writer on Medium.com and quit her 9-5 (in only 5 months)! Kathrine is a writer and mindset coach. She helps people with insecure attachment, in life and relationships, to shed limiting beliefs and emotions that are keeping them stuck. Here's where to follow her & learn more: Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/kathrinemeraki Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/kathrinemerakicoach Twitter - http://www.twitter.com/kathrin...
112: 7 Lessons From My Failed Blog
July 22, 2020 10:00 - 18 minutes - 25.8 MBI quit my $120,000 career after making $200 in affiliate sales from my blog. Most people thought I was crazy. But I was determined to prove everyone wrong and show that you could make money blogging. After reading endless amounts of income reports from fellow bloggers, I figured if they could do it, I could too. For the next eight months, I slaved away 12–18-hour days doing anything I could to make my blog print money. But despite endless amounts of hours, my blog was barely making ...
111: How to Beat Overwhelm As a Freelancer
July 20, 2020 10:00 - 21 minutes - 29.6 MBIn this Monday with Michael episode, we talk about overwhelm versus busyness and go over five tangible action steps to keep your freelance business moving forward. The Difference Between Being Overwhelmed and Being Busy It really all comes down to planning. Being busy is a good thing if it’s moving towards your goals. Being overwhelmed on the other hand usually leads to ‘shutdown’ and you tend to stop doing what you need to do. When you are overwhelmed, your calendar starts to fe...
110: How to Write for Better Humans on Medium (and earn $500 per story)
July 15, 2020 10:00 - 17 minutes - 23.6 MBIn this Writing Wednesday episode, I show you how I got accepted into a top tier Medium publication - Better Humans. Not only is this is a super popular publication, but it's very difficult to get pieces accepted as they're very selective and require long posts (3,000+ words). But, I submitted my first story - "How to Use Hypnosis to Transform Your Life" and got accepted. This is a VERY personal piece to me and helped share my journey through depression and anxiety using hypnotherapy. Pl...
109: 5 Ways to Upgrade Your Life During This Pandemic
July 13, 2020 10:00 - 22 minutes - 31 MBWhen the world nearly ended 12 years ago, I was an immature 20-year old drifting through life. As I had nothing invested (as I had pretty much no money) and my job was delivering pizzas, the recession didn’t affect me much. But now a little more than a decade later, the global pandemic has given me a lot of time to reflect and look back. In college, I made a lot of memories, traveled, partied a lot, and tried to figure out this thing called life. At 22 years old, I graduated, moved from ...
108: From Dream Job at Google to Full-Time Medium Writer
July 10, 2020 10:00 - 35 minutes - 48.4 MBIn this episode of Inspire Your Success podcast, I got to interview Omar Itani. Omar was working a dream job at Google a few years ago before he decided to pursue his entrepreneurial passions and quit his corporate job. Omar is a writer, an ex-Google, and an entrepreneur. He’s the Founder of Lovers of The Sea, a brand that raises awareness about plastic pollution and helps you reduce your everyday plastic footprint. He also runs a weekly newsletter about creativity and self-development...
107: How to Get Featured in Medium Publications as a New Writer
July 08, 2020 10:00 - 22 minutes - 30.6 MBHave you started writing on Medium.com yet? Recently, I’ve had a lot of students inside my course, Freelance to 5K, ask me about Medium lately and I wanted to share some of that with you. First off, Medium is a great platform for writers. I love it and HIGHLY suggest it for all my coaching and course students. It’s clean, easy to read, and you get started today. But if you’re a brand new Medium writer, it’s hard to navigate the platform and figure out how to: Get your content read ...
106: From Depressed Writer to Successful Entrepreneur (Self-Care Tips)
July 06, 2020 10:00 - 29 minutes - 40.5 MBI’m passionate about this because last year I went through the darkest times of my life. From January to April I struggled… a lot. I went through so much doubt and fear that it led to a deep dark depression. I wouldn’t wish it upon my worst enemy… it was that bad. Looking back, the reason it happened was that I didn’t have much self-care. For most of 2017 and all of 2018 I hustled… non-stop — I prided myself on the hustle. Early morning, late nights, and little rest eventually lea...
105: 30 Day Plan to Make Your First $1,000 Freelance Writing
July 01, 2020 10:00 - 23 minutes - 32.9 MBIn this writing Wednesday edition of Inspire Your Success podcast, I break down a 4-week, 30 day plan to earn your first $1,000 writing. If you've been struggling to hit your freelancing goals, you'll love this one. 30-Day Plan to Make Your First $1,000 Writing All it takes is one person to say yes. As soon as one client hires you to write content online, everything can change. The amount of money doesn’t matter either because getting paid to write words online is a magical feeling...
104: 7 Reasons Most Freelancers Fail
June 29, 2020 10:00 - 24 minutes - 33.5 MBIn this episode, I cover 7 reasons why most freelance writers (and freelancers in any niche for that matter) fail. My goal with Inspire Your Success podcast is to help you SPEED up success and I'm confident that avoiding these seven mistakes will drastically help. I’ve failed a lot since I hit publish on my first blog post in January 2016. But failing can teach you a ton of great lessons — as long as you are looking for them. As Bill Gates said, “Success is a lousy teacher. It seduces ...
103 - From Nutritionist to Full-Time Fitness Writer - Emilina Lomas
June 26, 2020 10:00 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBIn this episode, I interview Emilina Lomas who went from nutritionist to full-time writer. Learn how she used her passion for health and fitness to make a full-time income writing online. Do you have a passion but aren't sure how to build an online writing business around it? If so, you will love this episode with Emilina. Emilina is a clinically trained nutritionist turned health writer who has been working freelance for the last four years after leaving her consulting job at a Fortune...
102: How to Use the LOA to Attract Writing Clients
June 24, 2020 10:00 - 23 minutes - 31.9 MBIn today's episode, I talk about three ways to use the law of attraction to help you land freelance writing clients! LOA is a mindset tactic that when utilized will help you attract the things that you want into your life. For example, when you buy a new car, it seems like right after that, those cars are everywhere. When in reality, they were always there, but your attention was not on them. When you use your reticular activating system correctly, and always keep at the forefront of yo...
101 - 3 Online Businesses to Start in a Post Pandemic World
June 22, 2020 10:00 - 18 minutes - 25.5 MBIn today's episode, I'm going to talk about three online businesses that you can start in a post-pandemic world coming up. It's the middle of June, and we're already four months into the entire pandemic situation. A lot of people were laid off, or furloughed, so I'm using this podcast episode to give you some options out there since I've been able to create several income streams set up and was lucky not to be affected by the pandemic much. So the best online business to start in the po...
100 - From Broke Depressed Writer to 6-Figure Entrepreneur
June 17, 2020 10:00 - 23 minutes - 32 MBI'm so excited to share my episode number 100 with you! That's right. We just hit triple digits of the show. And in this special episode I want to show you how I went from broke, depressed, blogger to a full time thriving, six figure freelance writer and coach, and how you can do it too. Coming up. Why I Decided to Quit My Six Figure Job I was a corporate, uh, hostage at YELP, living with the golden handcuffs. And I always knew I wanted more, but I didn't know what that was. I wasn't...
99 - Why You Should Quit Hustling
June 15, 2020 10:00 - 23 minutes - 32.4 MBIn today’s episode, we talk all about hustling, but not about doing more. Instead, I want to talk to you about why you should quit hustling, how I was able to do it in 2019 and still double my revenue over 2018 coming up. Wanna hear about how hustling almost killed me? I hustled for a very long time, and I really don't think hustling is what I recommend for anyone. It really comes down to working hard, but smart. You don't need to work until your eyeballs bleed just because a lot of peo...
98 - How to Make 7-Figures Writing & Inspire the World (Benjamin Hardy Interview) - Replay
June 12, 2020 11:00 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBIn this interview, I talk with Dr. Benjamin Hardy, author of the new book coming out soon ‘Personality Isn’t Permanent’ and my personal writing mentor. When the Why is Strong Enough, You'll Figure out the How In this interview, Benjamin takes us back to the beginning of his writing journey and the steps he took to become a successful writer. In this interview we talk about: Why Setting Specific Goals Gives Your Brain Something to Actively Focus On How Results Over Process Lead to Succ...
97 - The #1 Thing Every Writer Needs to Succeed
June 10, 2020 10:00 - 15 minutes - 21.7 MBIn today's episode, I am sharing the #1 thing every writer needs, as well as how to achieve it through 3 simple steps. The thing I would love to share with you today is a quick and easy thing that you can do as a beginning writer TODAY. And that is creating your niche. And I would argue that this is one of the best things that you can do as a freelance writer for so many reasons. I always tell people when they join freelance to 5k and they don’t have a niche yet, I say Hey, no problem. ...
96 - 7 Lessons from my 7-Figure Mentor James Wedmore
June 08, 2020 10:00 - 30 minutes - 41.9 MBIn this episode, I share some secrets of working with my 7-figure mentor James Wedmore to help you build an online business of your dreams. Here’s a quick recap: Work on yourself: If you want to become a successful entrepreneur for the long run, work on yourself as much as you work on your business. Your business is a direct reflection of you! Grow a team: You can’t build a million dollar business if you spend all of your time on $10/hour tasks. There’s only so much time in the day and ...
95 - How I Created a $1,000 Medium Story (Full Breakdown)
June 03, 2020 10:00 - 23 minutes - 32.9 MBIn this "Writing Wednesday" episode, I give you a behind the scenes look of my first $1,000 Medium story!
94 - How to Become a Digital CEO & Create a Business by Design
June 01, 2020 14:13 - 25 minutes - 35.1 MBIn this episode, I share how to create your own "Business by Design" and breakdown James Wedmore's signature online business program. If you've ever wanted to build an online business around your expertise, there is no better time than now. But wanting to build an online business isn't enough - there's a lot that happens behind the scenes to make it happen. For years, I struggled to sell online courses and coaching. While my writing business was thriving, I always wanted to help others a...
93: From $0 to $10,000/mo as a Freelance Writer (Clint Proctor Interview)
May 29, 2020 10:00 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBIn this interview I talk with Clint Proctor from The Wallet Wise Guy about how he found success through freelance writing. How to Leave Your Job in 12 Months to Pursue Freelance Writing Clint was clear on his goal of wanting to transition out of his current job into freelance writing within 12 months! Here is his advice on how to transition from a full time day job to being a freelance writer full time: Build an Emergency Fund with Your Writing Gigs Be at 80% of your Full Time Salary...
92 - How to Use Medium to Land Freelance Writing Clients
May 27, 2020 04:00 - 17 minutes - 24.3 MBIn this episode, I teach you 3 tips on how to turn your Medium.com writing into landing freelance writing gigs. Freelance Writing vs. Medium Writing Freelance writing is when you find clients and write content for them to get paid. I have made over 6 figures writing for clients over the last few years. Freelance writing is the best way to make money quickly online! If you miss writing your own content, though, Medium.com is a great place to write and earn money through a variety of ways:...
91 - How to Make 7-Figures Writing & Inspire the World (Benjamin Hardy Interview)
May 22, 2020 10:00 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBIn this interview I talk with Dr. Benjamin Hardy, author of the new book coming out soon ‘Personality Isn’t Permanent’ and my personal writing mentor. When the Why is Strong Enough, You'll Figure out the How In this interview, Benjamin takes us back to the beginning of his writing journey and the steps he took to become a successful writer. In this interview we talk about: Why Setting Specific Goals Gives Your Brain Something to Actively Focus On How Results Over Process Lead to Succe...
90 - 5 Quick and Easy Tips to Getting Started on Medium.com
May 19, 2020 10:00 - 20 minutes - 28.7 MBIn today’s episode, I go over five quick and easy tips to get started writing on medium.com so you can finally launch your freelance writing business! Top Tips to Being a Successful Writer on Medium There’s never ever been a better time to build an online business and to just start writing than right now. It just takes that first step. I love writing on Medium.com and connecting with readers. I recently paid my mortgage with my earnings from Medium and want to share the top tips to being a...
89 - Creating 6-Figures on Medium & Publishing a Book (Anthony Moore Interview) - Replay
May 15, 2020 12:58 - 42 minutes - 39 MBDo you want to learn how to leave your 9-5, travel the world, and impact people all over the world with your writing? Plus, learn how to write a book?? If so, I think you will love this inspirational interview with Anthony Moore. He's the only guest I've had twice on the show and really enjoyed learning more about his story. Anthony Moore is an author and coach, focusing on personal development and self-improvement. He has an M.A. in Psychology and is the author of What Extraordinary P...
88 - How I Paid My Mortgage From Medium Earnings
May 12, 2020 10:00 - 16 minutes - 23.1 MBIn today’s episode I go over how I paid my mortgage by writing on Medium.com and how you can get started earning money as a freelance writer on that platform! Why Publish On Medium.com As a freelance writer, Medium.com offers a really low barrier entry to getting started! All you need is a partner account and you can get started publishing content you are passionate about. Be sure to check out my podcast on the top benefits to publish on Medium.com! How to Earn Money by Writing on Mediu...
87 - How to Build a Pandemic Proof Business (Kayla Hollatz Interview)
May 08, 2020 10:00 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBIn this guest interview I talk with Kayla Hollatz about how to build a pandemic proof business with copywriting! I first came across Kayla when I reviewed her freelance writing website in my YouTube video that went over writing website examples. How to Turn a Passion Project into an Online Project Before making the leap into full time copywriting, Kayla actually created a community around a Twitter chat called #createlounge – from there she realized that her passion project could turn int...
86 - 7 Amazing Benefits of Writing on Medium
May 05, 2020 19:11 - 17 minutes - 24 MBIn this episode we dive into what it takes to write on Medium.com! It's one of the best ways to launch your writing career and gain momentum fast. There's a reason over 80M people read stories on the platform each month! 7 Benefits to Writing on Medium.com Its $5/month! You can get started FAST You don’t have to do any blogging things You can build momentum quickly so you don’t get discouraged from no one reading your awesome content You don’t have to build an audience! Near...
85 - How I Made $30,000+ Writing About My Passion
April 29, 2020 10:00 - 18 minutes - 25.4 MBIn this writing Wednesday episode, I go over in detail why you should love what you are writing about. I am crazy passionate about golf and have made $30,000+ writing about it and want to help you get paid to write about your passion. Why You Should Have a Second Writing Niche I have been playing golf for 20 years and I love everything about the game. I decided while searching for new writing gigs a few years ago to apply for a golf writing assignment. That one decision led to $30,000+ si...
84 - 5 Sales Skills Freelance Writers Need
April 27, 2020 10:00 - 20 minutes - 28.4 MBIn this Monday with Michael episode I go over five sales skills freelance writers need to succeed. You might have the best writing in the world, but if no one will hire you, good luck paying the bills. The Number One Skill to Make Money Writing Online is Selling I recently wrote about this same topic on Medium because it is a topic that all freelancers need to learn from and apply if they are going to succeed. Being able to sell is hugely important as a freelancer because if you can sel...
83: 20 Lessons From Earning $20,050 in 30 Days (Pt. 4)
April 22, 2020 10:00 - 16 minutes - 23.2 MBIn this Writing Wednesday episode, I continue with part 4 of my 4 part series based off my recent episode How I Made $20,050 in 30 days of Writing. I recently wrote about this on Medium but wanted to dive deeper into each lesson so you know exactly how I was able to write that much, earn that much income and apply it to your own writing. 5 More Tips to Maximize Your Income with Freelance Writing I’m no different than you. I started a blog in January of 2016 and, quite frankly, was an a...
82: 5 Skills You Need to Succeed as a Freelancer
April 20, 2020 10:00 - 21 minutes - 29.4 MBIn this Monday with Michael episode I go over 5 skills you need to succeed, even if you don’t think you are a good writer. What You Need to Succeed as a Freelance Writer If you’re like most people, you probably think that you have to be a world-class writer to get paid to write words online. That is just not true, you actually have to be a better freelancer first and have these skills to be an amazing freelance writer. 1. Willingness to Learn My willingness to learn is why I was able...
81 - How to Make $20,000/Month Selling Online Courses (Natalie Bacon) Replay
April 17, 2020 10:00 - 45 minutes - 104 MBOne of the reasons I started this podcast was to help learn from people who left their 9-5's to build an online business. Today's guest, Natalie Bacon, is a story is incredibly inspiring as she did just that. She went from lawyer to financial planner to full-time blogger. Her blog earned over $178K in 2018 and she just started in 2015. She's relentless in her pursuit of greatness and it shows in all of her content online. Here's what you will learn in this episode: How to make money ...
80 - 20 Lessons From Earning $20,050 in 30 Days (Pt. 3)
April 15, 2020 10:00 - 18 minutes - 26.1 MBIn this Writing Wednesday episode, I continue with part 3 of my 4 part series based off my recent episode How I Made $20,050 in 30 days of Writing. I recently wrote about this on Medium but wanted to dive deeper into each lesson so you know exactly how I was able to write that much, earn that much income and apply it to your own writing. 5 More Insights So You Write Faster and Scale Your Freelance Income In my first month as a freelance writer, I made $650. Nineteen months later, I made ...
79 - My $2,250 Writing Day Routine
April 13, 2020 10:00 - 19 minutes - 26.1 MBIn this Monday with Michael episode, I take you behind the scenes of what it was like to earn $2,250 in one day as a freelance writer. I break down my routine and show you how to schedule your days and weeks for maximum productivity! Writing Week Routine I love writing as long as I schedule my time properly. For me, planning is key to juggling so much at once. To avoid context-switching and to stay organized, I try to keep my days simple to maximize productivity. I block my days into fou...