EPISODE 179: SHOW NOTES
There are hiring cycles in the freelance industry – seasons of hiring booms and seasons of rest for those hiring. In this episode we are diving into what the hiring cycles are in the freelance industry and how you can prepare for them!
Whether you’re in the early stages of starting your business or you’re preparing to pivot, understanding these hiring cycles and working with them will benefit you a lot.
Thanks for listening today! Come chat with me over on Instagram @Micala.Quinn and let me know how you are preparing for the upcoming hiring boom!
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In this episode, we cover:
- What the hiring cycles are in the freelance industry,
- How you can prepare for the hiring booms,
- Why businesses are motivated to hire at certain times and not as motivated other times, and
- How you can use this information to build your freelance business!
Resources and links mentioned in this episode:
- Grab the Ultimate Freelance Starter Kit HERE!
- Listen to episode 21 on how to move a client from potential client to paying client!
- Learn more about Overwhelmed to Overbooked HERE!
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More about the Live Free Podcast with Micala Quinn:
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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!
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