The Marketing Freelancer: Unicorns Unite

The Marketing Freelancer: Unicorns Unite

Welcome to The Marketing Freelancer: Unicorns Unite—the podcast for ambitious marketing freelancers ready to master the art of marketing services, get booked out with premium clients, and build a thriving, well-paid freelance business. You'll learn how to own your unique Unicorn talents and confidently charge for the results you deliver! I’m Emily Reagan, your host, freelance marketing coach, and founder of the Unicorn Digital Marketing Assistant School and Digital Marketer's Workgroup. On this show, I’m sharing the skills, strategies, and mindset shifts you need to elevate your game as a marketing service provider. Each episode is packed with actionable insights: >Master marketing services like funnels, email campaigns, and launches to stand out in a crowded market. >Learn how to market yourself, pitch with confidence, and secure premium rates for your expertise. >Hear real stories from freelancers who have scaled their businesses, showing you what’s possible when you own your worth and aim higher. >Get tips on managing clients, positioning yourself as an indispensable expert, and navigating the freelance world like a pro. This isn’t about starting out—it’s about leveling up. If you’re ready to move past basic admin tasks, own your unique brilliance, and command the rates you deserve, you’re in the right place. Let’s build a business that lights you up, pays you well, and makes an impact. 🎧 Subscribe now and start transforming your freelance marketing career!

Episodes

August 26, 2025 66 mins

What if your dream clients could find you instead of you chasing them down?

When you use SEO for your service provider website to get found on Google, you build a client pipeline that works for you 24/7 (no algorithms required). You don’t have to dance on TikTok, post and pray on Instagram, or wait for referrals. This episode will show you a smarter, long-term way to book clients.

I’ve got SEO strategist Laura Jawad on the show to sp...

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    Do test projects make you roll your eyes? Feel like you’re constantly jumping through hoops for low pay? You’re not alone and you’re not wrong for feeling that way. There’s a smarter way to approach these situations that actually opens doors, builds credibility, and leads to better-paying client relationships.

    In this episode, I’m talking with Lacey Cribb about how to approach freelance job applications, test projects, and contracto...

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    Ever sent a proposal… and heard crickets? Yeah, that ghosting game is real and frustrating. If you're losing momentum between the call and the contract, this episode walks you through the exact changes that turn proposals into "yeses."

    I brought in copywriter, launch strategist, and my real-life friend Brittany McBean to talk all things premium proposals. She’s breaking down what actually works when you’re trying to land high-ticket...

    If you’ve ever found yourself undercharging, overdelivering, and questioning your worth as a freelancer… THIS is the episode that will recalibrate your mindset and empower you to own your value like the Unicorn you truly are.

    I’m joined by my friend Caryn Gillen, a seasoned business coach for coaches who want to grow to $5K+ months without burnout or following someone else’s blueprint. With 15 years in the coaching space and 30+ yea...

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    Is your digital marketing brain buzzing with course ideas, but you’re not sure where to start?

    If you’ve got skills to share and want a low-maintenance, high-visibility way to monetize them, this episode is for you. We’re diving into the world of course marketplaces—specifically how to sell courses on Udemy—with my guest and fellow unicorn Elizabeth Hambleton.

    Elizabeth is the Founder & CEO of Bonjour Branding, where she helps co...

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    Freelancer Visibility Series #6

    If you've ever felt frozen at the idea of putting yourself out there, you're not alone. Sweaty palms, second-guessing every word in the email, wondering “Who am I to pitch myself?” But visibility doesn’t come from waiting in the wings. It starts with one pitch. One message. One connection. In this episode, I’m showing you exactly how to pitch yourself as a freelance marketing service provider—without ...

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    Freelancer Visibility Series #5

    Think your brand messaging is "fine"? Think again. If your content still sounds like a generic VA or a watered-down version of your mentor, you’re missing out on paid opportunities, real alignment, and meaningful client connection. The missing piece? Your true brand voice. It's time to bring your personality front and center.

    In this Visibility Series episode, I’m joined by Jen Liddy—Brand Voice & ...

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    Freelancer Visibility Series #4

    One of the most overlooked tools in your marketing toolbox: your origin story. Not just the “I started freelancing during naptime” version, but the powerful, personality-packed version that builds trust, separates you from the rest of the VA crowd, and makes you the obvious YES for your dream clients.

    In this Visibility Series episode, I’m chatting with Megan Yelaney, a business strategist and podcaste...

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    Freelancer Visibility Series #3

    This episode is for every freelance marketing unicorn out there who’s doing the work but not fully stepping into the spotlight. If you’ve ever thought “I don’t feel expert enough to be on a podcast,” this conversation will flip that script and show you exactly how to leverage podcast guesting to bring in real revenue.

    My guest Beth Nydick is dropping truth bombs left and right about visibility, confide...

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    Freelancer Visibility Series #2

    If you want your dream clients to come to you instead of you chasing them, it's time to get serious about public speaking. And no, you don't need to be Tony Robbins or have a viral TikTok, you just need to show up and share your expertise the smart way.

    In this episode, we're diving into the power of public speaking with Laurie-Ann Murabito: a reformed shy girl turned award-winning speaker, speaking co...

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    Freelancer Visibility Series #1

    Are you tired of being the industry’s best-kept secret? You’ve got talent, you’ve got skills, but you’re stuck in VA-land doing low-paying admin work. Meanwhile others with half your ability are getting booked out (and charging way more). You don't need another tool or tactic, you need visibility and authority.

    This week, I sat down with my friend and fellow visibility nerd Rob Marsh, a seasoned direct...

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    I crashed the Social Media Marketing World conference…

    Okay not literally, but I did snag a ticket and showed up as a fly-on-the-wall digital marketer, ready to soak it all in. In this episode, I’m giving you a no fluff, behind-the-scenes recap of Social Media Marketing World and sharing exactly what freelancers and marketing VAs need to know.

    Think conferences are just fluff and swag bags? Think again. I’m breaking down how in-perso...

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    Are you stuck in a cycle of playing small—waiting for the perfect time to speak up, launch that offer, or finally raise your rates? Yeah, I’ve been there. 

    In this solo episode, I’m sharing one of my favorite reads that gave me the push I didn’t know I needed: Playing Big by Tara Mohr. And let me tell you, this book was written for freelancers like us. I’m breaking down the biggest takeaways that changed how I lead, pitch, and ...

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    What if you could streamline copywriting, attract more clients, and boost your income—all without putting in extra hours? Custom GPTs make it possible, and today, we’re diving into how. In this episode, I sit down with Lauren Capwell & Lauren Shaw, AI Sales and Marketing Coaches, to explore how custom GPTs can revolutionize freelance marketing assistants' workflows—from copywriting and content creation to client management.

    My g...

  • I lost $2,000 in a media placement deal that turned out to be a total scam. And I don’t want this to happen to you, too. I’ve been in marketing for years. I know how media buying works. I’ve done radio ads, TV spots, digital ad campaigns—you name it. But this one got me. 

    As freelancers and service providers, we’re constantly looking for new ways to get in front of the right audience. We want to help our clients grow their busi...

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    Freelancing is full of growing pains: juggling client work, raising your rates, and trying to scale without burning out. One minute, you’re on top of the world, booking dream clients and feeling like a total boss. The next? You’re questioning everything, wondering if you should just go work at JCPenney (not that there’s anything wrong with that, but you know what I mean). 

    This past year has been full of lessons—some hard, some...

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    Funnel Series #19

    Are you making these funnel-building mistakes? If you’ve ever built a sales funnel you know how many moving pieces there are…and how many places it can go wrong.

    That’s why I’m bringing in funnel strategist Angela Kiszka, founder of Crystal Clear Funnels, and one of my UDMA School grads. She helps coaches, course creators, and spiritual entrepreneurs build high-converting funnels that drive more leads, sales, and im...

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    Funnel Series #18

    What if your Instagram followers could automatically become leads without you lifting a finger? That’s the magic of ManyChat funnels, and today, we’re diving into how marketing assistants can implement them to generate leads, qualify prospects, and increase conversions—all on autopilot.

    We continue our Funnel Series with Katy Widrick, a Fractional Chief of Everything at Make Media Over. She shines the light on blind...

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    Funnel Series #17

    Leaky funnels cost your clients money: do you know how to find and fix the problem? We’re back with another episode in our Funnel Series, and this time, we’re zeroing in on order bumps and conversion strategies—because small tweaks can lead to big revenue increases in your client’s funnel.

    Most clients don’t realize where they’re losing money in their funnels. Maybe their checkout page is losing sales, they don’t ha...

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    Funnel Series #16

    Selling from webinars doesn’t have to be awkward, scripted, or sleazy. But let’s be real—a lot of webinars feel like bad infomercials or robotic presentations that make people tune out before they ever hear the pitch. So what’s the secret to selling from webinars in a way that feels natural (and actually converts)?

    In this episode, I’m chatting with Heather Sager, a speaking coach and business mentor, helping you tu...


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