Today we're talking all things systems, planning and Dubsado with OBM Devin Lee! Self-proclaimed “fun big sis for your biz”, Devin is a Certified Online Business Manager who specializes in helping service providers get their time + energy back by perfecting their clients’ journey and putting admin tasks on autopilot, using the magic of Dubsado. Connect with Devin: Website: https://www.devinlee.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devinleeobm/  Tik Tok:...

Today we're talking about balancing digital wellness, boundaries and social media breaks as a freelancer who makes a living online, because honestly, it's tough! Luckily though, Saiyak is a digital wellness counselor for Gen Z & Millennial content creators who want to balance life, work, and technology in a digitally distracting world. Connect with Saiyak: https://saiyak.com/  Saiyak's digital wellness program, The Happy Medium Connect with Isabel & Opal Templates: Shop...

Today we're talking all things podcasting with Mags & Kim! Mags & Kim are your friendly neighborhood freelancing friends. Kim has freelanced full time for over 5 years and Mags for 3. Their passion project, the At Whit’s End podcast is now approaching its 3rd season! Connect with Mags & Kim: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/at-whits-end IG: @atwhitsendpodcast, @coldteasocial, @maggsymayco Connect with Isabel & Opal Templates: Shop templates Connect on Instagram!

Today I talked with my friend Lyd all about the importance of relationship marketing & networking as a freelancer. Listen in to find out how you can spend less time obsessing over content and more time making meaningful connections! Lydia-Renee Darling is an actor-writer and founder of Oh! (My Gosh) Creative Co., an entertainment marketing agency partnering with production companies and creative professionals. From Wisconsin, she splits her time between the US and UK. Connect with...

Welcome to season 2 of Freelance Gems! I'm your host, Isabel, web designer and founder of Squarespace template shop, Opal Templates. Today we're talking with my lovely friend Megan all about self care for freelancers! Megan Krepakevich is a mindset & personal development creator and ecommerce entrepreneur. Her content and products are designed to empower, inspire and motivate women with tools and resources to improve their mindset, self-management, and fulfill their hopes and...

Welcome to season 2 of Freelance Gems! I'm your host, Isabel, web designer and founder of Squarespace template shop, Opal Templates. Sarah is a Pinterest manager and strategist for online service providers. When she's not helping business owners ditch the hustle, you can find her reading a good book with her cats or exploring a local coffee shop in North Carolina. Leave a review for a chance to get a mini-website audit! Connect with Sarah: Sarah's Instagram Connect with Isabel & Opal...

Welcome to season 2 of Freelance Gems! I'm your host, Isabel, web designer and founder of Squarespace template shop, Opal Templates. Today we're talking with my friend Fernella Francis, content strategist & mental health advocate, to talk all things mental health, boundaries and freelancing - cause dang, being an anxious freelancer is intense! Leave a review for a chance to get a mini-website audit! Connect with Fernella: Fernella's Anxious Strategist Brand & Upcoming...

Welcome to season 2 of Freelance Gems! I'm your host, Isabel, web designer and founder of Squarespace template shop, Opal Templates. Today we're talking with my friend Brian, a conversion optimization expert and analytics strategist, to learn WTF website strategy actually is, what it looks like for freelancers and why it's so important.  Connect with Brian: Brian's free landing page audit course!  Brian's website Connect with Isabel & Opal Templates: Shop templates Connect on...

Welcome to episode 14 of Freelance Gems! I'm your host, Isabel, web designer and founder of Squarespace template shop for online service providers, Opal Templates. Today's episode is a more casual chat about why I've decided to do podcast seasons of Freelance Gems instead of non-stop weekly episodes, my plans for the future of Freelance Gems & Opal Templates + why I'm choosing quality over consistency. If you've been feeling like you can't get off the content train - this episode is...

Welcome to episode 14 of Freelance Gems! I'm your host, Isabel, web designer and founder of Squarespace template shop for online service providers, Opal Templates. Today I'm sharing 5 ways you can actually, truly start taking messy action and making things happen in your service based business. From setting challenges to putting sticky notes on your wall, there's so many ways you can motivate yourself and hold yourself accountable to taking messy action. Plus, once you start seeing the...

Welcome to episode 13 of Freelance Gems! I'm your host, Isabel, web designer and founder of Squarespace template shop for online service providers, Opal Templates. Today I'm sharing 6 simple upgrades you can make to your about page to build trust and show your expertise to potential clients before hopping on the discovery call. This little often-ignored page can go along way when you use it strategically! Try Tolstoy, an interactive video plugin for your website! (affiliate link) Shop...

Welcome to episode 12 of Freelance Gems! I'm your host, Isabel, web designer and founder of Squarespace template shop for online service providers, Opal Templates. Today I'm sharing 10 of my favorite ways to upgrade, streamline and organize my business with Notion, the famous productivity app that every Youtuber has a template for. I wanted to make this in case you're in need of some biz organization (I think we all are) and if you're Notion-curious, because there's a lot of hype around...

Welcome to episode 11 of Freelance Gems! I'm your host, Isabel, web designer and founder of Squarespace template shop for online service providers, Opal Templates. Today I'm sharing my most unpopular opinions on running a service-based business. At least, I think these are unpopular opinions…? Who knows! We're gonna question some business norms that I find rather irritating, maybe you'll feel the opposite! Maybe you'll be like “yeah! I hate that too!”. Either way, the tea is getting spilled...

Welcome to episode 10 of Freelance Gems! I'm your host, Isabel, web designer and founder of Squarespace template shop for online service providers, Opal Templates. Today I'm keeping the podcast chill and am just sharing 4 of my favorite business books that'll make your business easier, simpler and hopefully more fun.  Shop Moonstone, the newest Squarespace template designed for service-providers Connect on Instagram

Welcome to episode 9 of Freelance Gems! I'm your host, Isabel, web designer and founder of Squarespace template shop for online service providers, Opal Templates. Today I'm breaking down EXACTLY how to build your 1-page marketing plan so grab some paper and follow along, cause by the end of this episode, you should be able to have this all done! Oh and keep that thing out where you can see it after, please! MY MARKETING PLAN NOTION TEMPLATE  50% off your first year of Flodesk 1-Page...

Welcome to episode 8 of Freelance Gems! I'm your host, Isabel, web designer and founder of Squarespace template shop for online service providers, Opal Templates. Today I'm sharing 3 of my favorite work week formats for you to try, or take what you like from each and make your own! As a service provider, your work week is one of the easiest things to take control over that can make your business way more enjoyable (before you can control things like your income and such), so play around and...

Welcome to episode 7 of Freelance Gems! I'm your host, Isabel, web designer and founder of Squarespace template shop for online service providers, Opal Templates. Today I'm sharing my best advice to help you decide between a DIY website, a designer-made template, or investing in fully custom design for your service based business. All choices have pros and cons and are best for different stages of business, so I hope this helps you decide what's right for you! Shop Amethyst, the newest...

Welcome to episode 6 of Freelance Gems! I'm your host, Isabel, web designer and founder of Squarespace template shop for online service providers, Opal Templates. Today it’s my 22nd birthday, so we’re sharing 22 biz lessons :)

Welcome to episode 5 of Freelance Gems! I'm your host, Isabel, web designer and founder of Squarespace template shop for online service providers, Opal Templates.  In this quick episode I share the quarterly, weekly & daily planning system that helps me get it all done as an online service provider & business owner.  Resources mentioned: The 12 Week Year & Make Time Connect with me on Instagram  Shop Squarespace templates at Opal Templates (new templates launching 6/28/22!)

Welcome to episode 4 of Freelance Gems! I'm your host, Isabel, web designer and founder of Squarespace template shop for online service providers, Opal Templates. In this quick episode I share 5 ways you can elevate your inquiry process, from changes you can make to the form itself to templates and processes that come after, all centered around making the process smoother & more efficient at weeding out red flag clients from the start.  Connect with me on Instagram  Shop Squarespace...

Welcome to episode 3 of Freelance Gems! I'm your host, Isabel, web designer and founder of Squarespace template shop for online service providers, Opal Templates. In this episode I share the steps you can take to build a business you're excited to come back to after burnout, because burnout sucks.  Connect with me on Instagram @opaltemplates and check out Opal Templates at opaltemplates.com :)

Welcome to episode 2 of Freelance Gems! I'm your host, Isabel, web designer and founder of Squarespace template shop for online service providers, Opal Templates.  In this episode I share my 5-part formula for transforming your services page into a sales page that does most of the selling for you, because honestly, you shouldn't have to be doing all the heavy lifting (and sweating) on your discovery calls. Connect with me on Instagram @opaltemplates and check out Opal Templates at...

Welcome to the very first episode of the Freelance Gems podcast! In this episode, I talk to Sílvia Pinho, a social media manager who's been freelancing on Upwork for 8+ years (!).  We cover everything from how to get those first few jobs on Upwork, why you should raise your prices on the sooner than you think, and how you can set boundaries at the start of a new contract to avoid headaches down the line.  Connect with Sílvia: On Youtube On Instagram On her website  Sílvia also has...