How Stephanie Loesel Built Her Freelance Business and Left Her Full-Time Job After Just 1 Month

299: How Stephanie Loesel Built Her Freelance Business and Left Her Full-Time Job After Just 1 Month

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Hey there! Happy Monday! Today, we’re chatting with Stephanie Loesel about how she built her freelance business and left her full-time job after just 1 month. She started her freelance journey just five months ago, and in that short time, she’s already achieved so much. She started her virtual assisting business with the goal of having a side hustle until she booked enough clients. She landed first client on May 1st and by June 1st, she had already secured five clients! She ended up leaving her full time job immediately so she could fully pursue her dream of being a work from home mom!

If you’re a mom dreaming of staying home with your kids but rely on your full-time income, this episode is for you!

How Stephanie Landed Her First Clients

Stephanie focused on the holistic wellness industry, a niche she was passionate about. If you share that passion or a similar one, this is a high-need industry! Many businesses don’t necessarily need a full-time front desk person, but they still need administrative support! Stephanie shares how she found success landing clients in this field through word of mouth. She emphasizes the importance of sharing what you’re doing with people in your circle!

Balancing Her Freelance Business with Motherhood

Currently, Stephanie works about 25 hours a week, giving her the flexibility to spend quality time with her daughter throughout the day while still managing her clients’ needs. She does not have any childcare! She shares what her day looks like and how she fits it all in.

If you’re a mom who wants to stay home with your kids while earning an income, tune in and let me know what you think about this episode on IG @micala.quinn!

In this episode, we cover:

  • How Stephanie went from 0 to 5 clients in just one month
  • The steps she took to transition from a full-time job to freelancing
  • How she landed her ideal clients in the holistic wellness industry
  • The importance of word-of-mouth marketing in growing her business
  • What her day-to-day schedule looks like with an 8 month old at home

You’ll love this episode if:

  • You’re a mom who dreams of working from home with your kids
  • You’re looking to transition to freelancing but need to maintain your full-time job’s income
  • You’re interested in supporting therapists or doctors with their administrative tasks

Resources and links mentioned in this episode:

  • Learn about the ins and outs of freelancing and how to land paying clients in my free crash course. Click here!
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  • Listen to last week’s episode here!
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  • Do you need some help kickstarting your freelance journey? I’ve got tons of resources here!
  • Connect with me on Instagram! @micala.quinn

More about the Live Free Podcast with Micala Quinn:

How do I get started? What if I fail? Who will hire me? Is it really possible to create a consistent, full-time income from home?

Welcome to the Live Free Podcast with Micala Quinn where we will be answering these questions PLUS many more! Whether you’re just starting your freelance business (heck even if you don’t know what freelancing is yet) or you’re looking to scale, this podcast will give you tangible business advice along with inspiring interviews to help you create a life and career that works for YOU and YOUR family.

Your host, Micala Quinn, started out teaching high-school English, but when her first child was born, she immediately began searching for something more. She wanted a way to stay-at-home with her daughter (and future babies), but still needed to bring in a full-time income to help support her family. Micala started freelancing, quickly replaced her full-time income, and now helps other moms (like you) get started and grow their freelance business from scratch to 5K and beyond! She believes that being a working mom or a stay-at-home mom no longer needs to be a black and white decision. You CAN have both. On your terms!

Our motto is Mom Strong, Work Smart, and Live Free. Are you in? We’d love for you to join us each Monday, as well as in our Live Free Podcast Facebook community!

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