I spend a lot of time talking about building relationships with clients and how to approach things from the vendor perspective. But many of us who have clients also ARE clients, because we hire other contractors to do portions of our projects.

How Many Clients Should You Have?

Jan 24th, 2022 11m 34s

I was asked an interesting question the other day: How many clients should you have? I’ve never really thought about that before and I’m not sure there’s a concrete answer for that. But I thought it was worth exploring here. I don’t think it’s

Setting Boundaries without Being Defensive

Jan 10th, 2022 9m 4s

We all know I have a lot of favorite things about being self-employed. On that list is being able to set your own rules for how you run your business. You get to choose your hours, your location, how you communicate, which systems work for you,

How do You Take Time Off When You ARE Your Business?

Jan 3rd, 2022 13m 47s

When you own your own business and you ARE your own business, taking time off can feel overwhelmingly impossible. But you owe it to yourself to prioritize your own well-being and taking breaks is a big part of that. This episode is about making

2021 in Review

Dec 24th, 2021 4m 51s

Well, it finally happened. As you may have noticed, I’ve been gone for a few weeks. I officially ran out of time. I’ve always done my best to prioritize this podcast, but I got to the point where it was either make another episode or take some

Lessons from Elsha

Nov 29th, 2021 10m 48s

If we’re connected on social, you may have seen that the world recently lost a special soul, Elsha Stockseth. I first met Elsha in 2017 when Dave and I took a one-day thousand-mile roundtrip drive to interview her for “Dream Out Loud.” She was

Kindness is Not Weakness

Nov 22nd, 2021 7m 7s

I’ve never understood why people think kindness is weakness. It’s something I’ve heard over the years and it just doesn’t make any sense in my brain. It takes a lot of strength to be kind, especially when you’re frustrated, under a tight deadli

If You Don‘t Ask, You Don‘t Get

Nov 15th, 2021 6m 40s

In 2017 when Dave Barry and I were making the “Dream Out Loud” documentary, we met a wonderful human named Aaron Govern. We initially talked to him because he was a big U2 fan, but when we finally met him in Vancouver, we knew he was so much mo

Q&A #3: Pivotal Moments

Nov 8th, 2021 13m 20s

It's time for another listener Q&A episode, where I talk about the biggest mistakes I've made in business, the most pivotal moments in my career, and my biggest piece of advice for other self-employed creatives. For the full transcript, go to h

Invoicing Tips: Make it Easier to Get Paid

Nov 1st, 2021 9m 36s

I’m wrapping a big project and a big part of that is collecting and reviewing invoices from the crew and other vendors. In this case, there are probably 50 or more invoices, so I see a lot of different things. This goes back to my job job days

How to Say & Hear No

Oct 25th, 2021 10m 26s

I am always looking for new guests for this podcast. I get a lot of weird pitches, but you know the vibe I’m going for. I like to have real conversations about people’s stories and what has helped them successfully run their businesses. I want

Melissa Moats: Go Forth and Be Awesome

Oct 18th, 2021 48m 5s

Melissa Moats is a full-time voice actor and owner of The Voice Actors Studio in Las Vegas.In this episode we talk about work-life balance, staying productive, and building long-term relationships with clients.We also discuss the importance o

Money Tip: Tax Planning Before the End of the Year

Oct 11th, 2021 7m 35s

As we’re nearing the end of the year, it’s a good time to start thinking about taxes. Why think about taxes in October when they’re not due until April? Because even though it’s true that you still have 6 months before you have to file, the dec

Getting it Done with Prioritizing, Logic & Self-Awareness

Oct 4th, 2021 5m 37s

When you feel like you have too much to do, use prioritizing, logic, and self-awareness to help you figure out how to get it all done.Have a suggestion for a topic? Email [email protected] or DM me on social @aardvarkgirl--Running a busi

Drew Marvick: Don‘t Be Afraid to Fail

Sep 27th, 2021 49m

Drew Marvick is a producer, writer, director, actor, horror enthusiast, and so much more. In this episode, we discuss the world of production, horror fandom, and why it's so important to not let the fear of failure hold you back from pursuing y

Be the Person People Want to Hire

Sep 20th, 2021 12m 38s

Let me know what you think about this topic, or if there's something else you'd like to hear about. You can email [email protected] or DM me on social @aardvarkgirl on all platforms.--It sounds so cliche to say, “I don't know where the ti

Why Remote Work is Here to Stay

Sep 13th, 2021 9m 50s

The demand for remote work and flexible schedules was there long before the pandemic forced employers to let people work from home. Now that it's proven as a possible, and often beneficial, option, many workers are not willing to go back to tha

Gilda Graham: The Hero‘s Journey

Sep 6th, 2021 50m 48s

Gilda Graham is an actor, screenwriter and Emmy-nominated producer. She also helps others navigate the stressful nature of the film and television industry through her coaching program, "The Hero's Journey," in which she helps people write thei

How to Function When You've Said Yes to Too Many Projects

Aug 30th, 2021 11m 15s

Even with the best boundaries and understanding the importance of not overdoing it, we sometimes find ourselves in that situation where we've taken on too much. Here's how I got to that place and what I do to get through it.Please leave a revi

Solopreneurship 101: A Quick Intro to Running a One-Person Business

Aug 23rd, 2021 7m 57s

If you want to get started with your one-person business, you might not be sure where to start. Here is a super quick introduction to what it takes to become a solopreneur.--Connect with me on your favorite platform: https://pods.link/aardvar

Aiden Clark McFarland: Be Limitless

Aug 16th, 2021 45m 58s

He's a business and lifestyle coach with a gender-free clothing line called Limitless. He helps other creatives not only think outside the box, but blow up the box entirely. Please welcome Aiden Clark McFarland.--Connect with Aiden:https://w

Stop Treating Women This Way

Aug 9th, 2021 7m 2s

Even with all of the recent momentum in the right direction, women are still being mistreated at work. We're still being talked down to, ogled, touched, or otherwise made to feel uncomfortable when we're just trying to do our jobs. A lot of men

Which Kind of Person Are You?

Aug 2nd, 2021 13m 57s

There are different choices you can make as a business owner, whether you’re a client or a vendor, a per-project freelancer or on retainer, or whatever your particular setup may be. These choices will impact your interactions with others on a j

Arzo Yusuf: Social Impact Entrepreneurship

Jul 26th, 2021 38m 33s

She's a social impact entrepreneur, a public speaker and a women's empowerment activist who's doing everything she can to make a positive change in the world. Please welcome Arzo Yusuf.Connect with Arzo @thearzoyusuf and @thesexybossbabeConne

Business Therapy

Jul 19th, 2021 6m 58s

The “Business for Self-Employed Creatives” club meets every Wednesday at 4pm Pacific on Clubhouse. Each week, we discuss a different topic that most of us are dealing with or have dealt with in the past, and we brainstorm solutions together. It