16: Just Jump In! The Key to Getting Started as a Freelancer

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Are you ready to dive in at the deep end and start swimming like a pro?</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Don’t worry; I don’t mean literally. In this episode, I’m sharing why I think swimming is the perfect analogy for freelancing. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The question that I get asked the most is “how do I get started?”. . . Do you want to know the honest answer? You just have to go for it! No matter how long you spend walking around the pool (setting up your business), you will not be a swimmer (freelancer) until you jump on in! It requires action. So today, we’re going to tackle how you can overcome that hurdle and become a freelancer. Not just someone who talks about being one. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">If you’re someone who’s scared to dip their toes in the pool, this one’s for you. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Show notes available at</span></em> <a href="https://www.thefreemama.com/16" target= "_blank" rel= "noopener"><strong><em>www.thefreemama.com/16</em></strong></a></p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Resources Mentioned:</strong></p> <p> </p> <p><a href= "https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCgiDyOm-SnuJIzIEXoRZpw" target= "_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Free Mama TV</strong></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.thefreemamamovement.com/prospect-to-paid" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Prospect to Paid Training </strong></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.thefreemamamovement.com/70skills" target= "_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>List of 70 Skills Business Owners Want to Pay You For </strong></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.thefreemamamovement.com/cheatsheet" target= "_blank" rel="noopener"><strong>Discovery Call Cheatsheet </strong></a></p> <p><a href="https://thefreemama.com/thedaily5" target="_blank" rel= "noopener"><strong>The Daily 5 Productivity Planner</strong></a></p> <p><a href="https://www.thefreemamamovement.com/waitlist-squad" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><stro