#3: How to Maximize Working with Agencies with Jennifer Goforth Gregory
11/22/23 • 9 min
Ever wonder about the ins and outs of working with agencies as a freelance writer? Get ready to gain some hard-earned wisdom from brilliant co-host, Jennifer Goforth Gregory. Jennifer peels back the layers on the complexities and rewards of forming collaborations with agencies, asking for appropriate compensation, and dealing with challenging project managers.
But there's more to this episode than just agency talk. It’s about understanding and leveraging your value as a freelancer. Jennifer and Treasa urge you to advocate for your worth and choose the right agency. Make sure you check out Jennifer's article on working with agencies. Get ready for a refreshingly honest discussion.
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Treasa Edmond is a content strategist and consultant, best-selling ghostwriter, and podcast host. On Boss Responses, Treasa and her weekly guest hosts explore how freelancers and small business owners can navigate the sometimes tricky path of client management and communication. She also teaches content professionals and small businesses how to create SEO-optimized content strategies so they can grow their businesses by connecting with their audiences.
Connect with Treasa on LinkedIn
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Jennifer Goforth Gregory has owned her own freelance content marketing business for the past 15 years. Her clients include IBM, Adobe, Google, HPE, Verizon, Meta/Facebook, Franklin Covey, IEEE and Microsoft. She also wrote the best selling book The Freelance Content Marketing Writer. She also founded and manages the Freelance Content Marketing Writer Facebook group, which is the largest community for freelance content marketing writers with over 8K members from across the globe. Connect with Jennifer on LinkedInCheck out Jennifer's BlogBuy your own copy of The Freelance Content Marketing WriterSign up for Jennifer's newsletter for freelancers
Thank you for taking time out of your busy day to listen to Boss Responses. This podcast is a passion project that comes from years of helping freelancers shape a business that supports the lifestyle they want.
Have a question you'd like answered? Send it to [email protected]
If you'd like to support the podcast, click that link above. Those lattes help keep us going and are much appreciated!
Ever wonder about the ins and outs of working with agencies as a freelance writer? Get ready to gain some hard-earned wisdom from brilliant co-host, Jennifer Goforth Gregory. Jennifer peels back the layers on the complexities and rewards of forming collaborations with agencies, asking for appropriate compensation, and dealing with challenging project managers.
But there's more to this episode than just agency talk. It’s about understanding and leveraging your value as a freelancer. Jennifer and Treasa urge you to advocate for your worth and choose the right agency. Make sure you check out Jennifer's article on working with agencies. Get ready for a refreshingly honest discussion.
About Your Hosts
Treasa Edmond is a content strategist and consultant, best-selling ghostwriter, and podcast host. On Boss Responses, Treasa and her weekly guest hosts explore how freelancers and small business owners can navigate the sometimes tricky path of client management and communication. She also teaches content professionals and small businesses how to create SEO-optimized content strategies so they can grow their businesses by connecting with their audiences.
Connect with Treasa on LinkedIn
Follow Boss Responses on Instagram
Jennifer Goforth Gregory has owned her own freelance content marketing business for the past 15 years. Her clients include IBM, Adobe, Google, HPE, Verizon, Meta/Facebook, Franklin Covey, IEEE and Microsoft. She also wrote the best selling book The Freelance Content Marketing Writer. She also founded and manages the Freelance Content Marketing Writer Facebook group, which is the largest community for freelance content marketing writers with over 8K members from across the globe. Connect with Jennifer on LinkedInCheck out Jennifer's BlogBuy your own copy of The Freelance Content Marketing WriterSign up for Jennifer's newsletter for freelancers
Thank you for taking time out of your busy day to listen to Boss Responses. This podcast is a passion project that comes from years of helping freelancers shape a business that supports the lifestyle they want.
Have a question you'd like answered? Send it to [email protected]
If you'd like to support the podcast, click that link above. Those lattes help keep us going and are much appreciated!
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#2: How to Deal With Micromanaging Clients with Jennifer Goforth Gregory
Are you tired of being micromanaged by your clients and feeling like your business isn't truly yours? In this episode, Treasa Edmond and guest co-host Jennifer Goforth Gregory discuss handling overbearing clients and making your business work for you. They share personal experiences and explore ways to communicate expectations, set boundaries, and maintain positive client relationships while preserving the essence of your business.
It's not enough to set boundaries, it's also important to find clients who naturally respect them. Drawing from Jennifer and Treasa's insights and experiences, the two share effective strategies to communicate these boundaries and discuss the perks of working with clients who mirror your work ethics.
About Your Hosts
Treasa Edmond is a content strategist and consultant, best-selling ghostwriter, and podcast host. On Boss Responses, Treasa and her weekly guest hosts explore how freelancers and small business owners can navigate the sometimes tricky path of client management and communication. She also teaches content professionals and small businesses how to create SEO-optimized content strategies so they can grow their businesses by connecting with their audiences.
Connect with Treasa on LinkedIn
Follow Boss Responses on Instagram
Jennifer Goforth Gregory has owned her own freelance content marketing business for the past 15 years. Her clients include IBM, Adobe, Google, HPE, Verizon, Meta/Facebook, Franklin Covey, IEEE and Microsoft. She also wrote the best selling book The Freelance Content Marketing Writer. She also founded and manages the Freelance Content Marketing Writer Facebook group, which is the largest community for freelance content marketing writers with over 8K members from across the globe. Connect with Jennifer on LinkedInCheck out Jennifer's BlogBuy your own copy of The Freelance Content Marketing WriterSign up for Jennifer's newsletter for freelancers
Thank you for taking time out of your busy day to listen to Boss Responses. This podcast is a passion project that comes from years of helping freelancers shape a business that supports the lifestyle they want.
Have a question you'd like answered? Send it to [email protected]
If you'd like to support the podcast, click that link above. Those lattes help keep us going and are much appreciated!
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#4: How to Say NO to Free Work Requests with Jennifer Goforth Gregory
Have a client asking for a free sample or a test project? Treasa and this week's co-host Jennifer Goforth Gregory have some pretty strong feelings on this issue. Bottom line: Can you afford to compromise your work's value or your business principles by giving your work away for free?
There's no escaping the fact that competition can be fierce in the freelance industry. But does it have to be a cutthroat world where you're constantly underbidding and dealing with impossible clients? Absolutely not! Jennifer and Treasa share wisdom and personal experiences alongside a healthy dose of reality checks. Remember, you deserve clients who value your work and respect your skills. So buckle up, freelancers, and prepare to hear some hard truths.
About Your Hosts
Treasa Edmond is a content strategist and consultant, best-selling ghostwriter, and podcast host. On Boss Responses, Treasa and her weekly guest hosts explore how freelancers and small business owners can navigate the sometimes tricky path of client management and communication. She also teaches content professionals and small businesses how to create SEO-optimized content strategies so they can grow their businesses by connecting with their audiences.
Connect with Treasa on LinkedIn
Follow Boss Responses on Instagram
Jennifer Goforth Gregory has owned her own freelance content marketing business for the past 15 years. Her clients include IBM, Adobe, Google, HPE, Verizon, Meta/Facebook, Franklin Covey, IEEE and Microsoft. She also wrote the best selling book The Freelance Content Marketing Writer. She also founded and manages the Freelance Content Marketing Writer Facebook group, which is the largest community for freelance content marketing writers with over 8K members from across the globe. Connect with Jennifer on LinkedInCheck out Jennifer's BlogBuy your own copy of The Freelance Content Marketing WriterSign up for Jennifer's newsletter for freelancers
Thank you for taking time out of your busy day to listen to Boss Responses. This podcast is a passion project that comes from years of helping freelancers shape a business that supports the lifestyle they want.
Have a question you'd like answered? Send it to [email protected]
If you'd like to support the podcast, click that link above. Those lattes help keep us going and are much appreciated!
Boss Responses - #3: How to Maximize Working with Agencies with Jennifer Goforth Gregory
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Welcome back to day three with our wonderful co-host of the week , jennifer Goforth-Gregory . Jennifer shares amazing advice and guidance for freelance content writers in her Facebook group and her newsletter . She's also written the book on the subject . Make sure you check out those links in the show notes . Today I'm going to turn the tables on Jennifer and ask her a question , be
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