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Offbeat Grad
Offbeat Grad is for everyone 100% done with cubicles and the 9-5. Join host Samantha Tetrault as she talks to some of the leading ladies making their own offbeat paths after graduation! We talk about blogging, marketing, freelancing, and making money online so you can finally break up with your day job.
Episodes
110 episodes
A Year in Review: 2020 Income and Progress Report
We're back! Let's end 2020 by diving into my income report, what worked, and what didn't. Freelancing and blogging have their ups and downs, and it's been a long road to get here. Let's check-in and talk about the future of this podcast.
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Signs of Burnout
Do you know the signs of burnout? If you're a freelancer or blogger, it's hard to feel "okay" with feelings of burnout, so it's important to recognize the signs before they develop into something bigger. Better yet, know what to do to handle th...
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The Myth of Money Mindset
You've likely heard about money mindsets and how they affect the amount of income you have coming into your life. In reality, this "money mindset" ignores a lot of privilege and does more harm than good. Here are my thoughts on the money mindse...
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We Have to Talk About TikTok Scams
If you've been on TikTok recently, you might have noticed the new trend of get-rich-quick scams. These "magic" opportunities to make money online in seconds are predatory, and I'm sharing what to look out for. CONNECT WITH THE SHOW
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Tools I Use Every Day
Here you have it, folks. The actual tools, apps, and software I use each day as a full-time freelancer. As a one-woman show, it's important to find tools and apps that make my life easier and do the heavy lifting for my business. Here are my fa...
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Will Freelancing Become the New Normal?
During and after the COVID19 pandemic, will freelancing become the new normal for professionals and beyond? We dive deep into Upwork's mid-2020 survey of 6,000 freelancers to see what's expected on the horizon for today's freelancers.
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How to Automate and Scale Your Freelancing Business
Today, I chat with Kate of Work Well with Kate all about automating and scaling your freelance business or blog. Whether you're a creator or freelancer, you need to make the most of your time and your goals while also avoiding burnout. Kate is ...
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Answering Your Questions About Freelancing & Blogging
As someone who has spent the past few years freelancing full-time, I'm answering more of your questions about freelancing, blogging, and working from home! From taxes to managing your schedule, how do I handle it?CONNECT WITH THE SHO...
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Optimize Client Onboarding as a Freelancer
If you're a freelancer, client onboarding can make or break your business and your relationships with clients. Learn my strategy, as well as the mistakes I've made in the past. From there, you'll know how to create the perfect onboarding strate...
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Why Inspiration Is a Myth
Welcome to my rant into the void about why inspiration is a made-up thing that doesn't exist. Luckily, you never needed it to be productive, whether you're a creative or a more "traditional" worker. Here's how to create a productivity routine.&...
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Building an Online Community from Scratch
For Offbeat Grad's 100th episode, I chat with Darrian Chamblee of Made in Mom Jeans all about how she started her blog and her online community from scratch. She's a pro at utilizing new types of content and talking to her followers one-on-one,...
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How to Transition from Freelancing to Full-Time Work
For this episode, I'm joined by my blogger & freelancer friend Amanda of The Happy Arkansan. Amanda's a full-time freelancer, and she recently transitioned to a full-time remote working position with one of her long-time clients. She shares...
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Travel Blogging During a Pandemic
Does travel blogging exist during a pandemic? I sat down with Amy from The Florida Travel Girl blog to see how she's adjusting her strategy during COVID19. With fewer people traveling, how can you adjust your strategy to make sure you're still ...
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How to Shift Your Content Strategy During 2020
2020 has been wild so far and we're only just over halfway through! It's time to adjust your content strategy to meet the new winds of change, and that means leading with empathy. In this episode, I chat about how to adjust your content strateg...
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How to Handle a Drop in Blog Traffic
What do you do when your traffic suddenly drops on your blog? The answer is not to panic! Here are some ways to help your website both in the short and long-term. No panic necessary!CONNECT WITH THE SHOW
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Should You Try Content Mills?
Content mills are one of the most controversial things in the world of online work. Are content mills worth your time? When should you consider using them, and what should you do to make sure the one you use is worth it? Listen to this episode ...
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How to Work From Home with Others
FIXED UPLOAD - Working from home is hard enough already. When you have to work from home with a loved one, partner, or roommate, it's even more of a challenge. Having someone else there 24/7 (like during a pandemic) takes a lot of adjustment. T...
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What to Do When You Have No Work
What a time to be alive! If you find yourself with less work than usual (or no work at all), here's what to do. From staying connected to diversifying income, try these tips. We'll get through this!CONNECT WITH THE SHOW
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Freelancing and Blogging During Coronavirus
Hi, friends! I hope everyone is safe and sound amidst so much turmoil. There's a lot happening in the world of freelancing and blogging things to COVID-19, and now is the time to adapt. CONNECT WITH THE SHOW
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The Rejection Episode
How do you handle rejection? This is a huge part of being a freelancer. You'll hear "no" probably as many times as you hear yes. From having pitch rejections to client project rejections, these coping strategies keep things in perspective. ...
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Scheduling and Planning Content without Overwhelm
Today I'm joined by the talented Amanda Cross of the Happy Arkansan and the Ambitious Freelancer. She's a content management guru here to help you defeat overwhelm around creating content for your website, clients, or blog. She shares her favor...
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28:33
3 Things All Freelancers Need
What are the 3 things all freelancers need to succeed? They might surprise you! From legal understanding to economic security, these are the things we all want out of our freelancing experiences. CONNECT WITH THE SHOW
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14:30
What's Different About Blogging in 2020?
Blogging has come a long way in the past few years. Aside from the latest trends, what's new in blogging in 2020? What can you expect from the blogging community and working with brands? CONNECT WITH THE SHOW
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