The Marketing Freelancer: Unicorns Unite

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Funnel Series #15

“Some clients see $50k the way you see $500.” If you want to charge premium rates for funnel building and conversion copywriting, you need to be working with clients who get it. But how do you land those dream clients? And what does a high-ticket funnel offer even look like? 

My guest, Abi Prendergast, is an Evergreen Funnel Strategist & Conversion Copywriter who specializes in high-ticket, high-converting ...

Funnel Series #14

What makes funnels work? It's not just the tech, but the messaging that drives results.

Today’s guest is a powerhouse in copywriting and sales strategy—Nicki Krawczyk. As the founder of Filthy Rich Writer and creator of the Circuit Sales System, Nicki has revolutionized how entrepreneurs and service providers create high-converting, repeatable sales systems. With a career spanning work with Fortune 500 companies and...

Funnel Series #13

Throughout this Funnel Series, we’ve been digging into the strategies, skills, and systems that make up successful funnels. In today's episode, we're taking it a step further and answering the big question I hear all the time, the thing that gets us all sweaty and a little bit scared: What should I charge for funnel services?

From understanding the scope of work to presenting your pricing like a pro, I’m giving you ...

Funnel Series #12

What’s the difference between email marketing and funnel building services? We’re diving into another episode of our Funnel Series, tackling this question straight from my free Facebook group.

I know it can feel overwhelming to move from sending weekly nurture emails to building full-blown sales funnels, but this is the good stuff—the stuff that can elevate your services and income. Funnels are where strategy meets ...

Funnel Series #11

You know how I always talk about going beyond admin tasks to become a next-level marketing assistant? Tracking funnel metrics is one of the biggest ways to do that. Too many service providers skip this step, and their clients pay the price. In this episode, we’re diving into how to track, analyze, and use data to boost your clients’ funnels—and your value as a Unicorn service provider.

My guest is “data whispere...

Funnel Series #10

Ever had a launch that didn’t quite hit the mark? Sometimes other factors can throw things off, but that’s where evergreen funnels come in. These powerful tools help create consistent revenue streams, aligning perfectly with your client’s ultimate goal: building a funnel that generates income around the clock.

Of course, it’s not entirely passive—my guest Gemma Bonham Carter (I call her the Funnel Queen) dives into ...

Funnel Series #9

"Babe, where’s your call-to-action button? You’re never going to make a sale if people can’t click through and buy!" It’s a simple mistake, but one that can cost you big time. We’re digging into one of the most important elements of your funnel: the sales page and what makes it truly convert.

My guest is Samantha Burmeister, a skilled Sales Copywriter and the owner of Nomad Copy Agency. Sam writes really freakin good...

Funnel Series #8

Are your clients using Facebook groups to grow their businesses the right way? Many aren’t and they’re missing out on a powerful way to bring new leads into their world! Today, we’re talking about how Facebook groups fit perfectly into the awareness stage of your marketing funnel. And no, this isn’t just about posting random memes or being a group moderator—it’s about turning engagement into conversions.

Facebook gro...