How to grow your dream business & do things you never thought possible, with Taylor Jacobson

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05/22/24 • 66 min

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Links & resources can be found on the show notes page: https://dyf.link/episode137

Check out Focusmate (3 free sessions a week): https://dyf.link/focusmate

Today, I’m talking to Taylor Jacobson From Focusmate.

Taylor is the founder of Focusmate.com, the platform for virtual coworking sessions designed to help you focus and get anything done.

(Focusmate is also Zach’s secret superpower for doing crap he reeeallly doesn’t want to do 😂)

In today’s episode, we talk about how freelancers can create the life of their dreams and accomplish goals beyond what they thought was possible.

We also talk about:

The value of small improvements and incremental gains when working toward our goals
Our entrepreneurial experiences with neurodivergence and embracing our individuality
Why it’s necessary to prioritize progress over perfection
How to use Focusmate to overcome procrastination and maximize your productivity
The psychological benefits of starting small and building momentum

Check out Focusmate and get 3 free sessions every week: https://dyf.link/focusmate

Links & resources can be found on the show notes page: https://dyf.link/episode137

Check out Focusmate (3 free sessions a week): https://dyf.link/focusmate

Today, I’m talking to Taylor Jacobson From Focusmate.

Taylor is the founder of Focusmate.com, the platform for virtual coworking sessions designed to help you focus and get anything done.

(Focusmate is also Zach’s secret superpower for doing crap he reeeallly doesn’t want to do 😂)

In today’s episode, we talk about how freelancers can create the life of their dreams and accomplish goals beyond what they thought was possible.

We also talk about:

The value of small improvements and incremental gains when working toward our goals
Our entrepreneurial experiences with neurodivergence and embracing our individuality
Why it’s necessary to prioritize progress over perfection
How to use Focusmate to overcome procrastination and maximize your productivity
The psychological benefits of starting small and building momentum

Check out Focusmate and get 3 free sessions every week: https://dyf.link/focusmate

Links & resources can be found on the show notes page: https://dyf.link/episode136

Coaching series: Can Zach get this beginner freelancer (Maia) to a 6-figure income ($8,333/mo) within 6 months?

Follow their journey through the ups and downs and watch them grow!

Milestones from today’s episode:

Reflecting on Maia’s journey to success and achieving a 6-figure business
Starting small and the power of minimalism in birthing impactful ventures
The importance of feedback loops and the art of refining ideas through initial experimentation

Coaching highlights from today’s episode:

The transformative power of belief, both in oneself and in the potential of others, as a catalyst for achievement
Simplicity and focus in the pursuit of ventures and achieving results with minimal resources
Reflecting on the journey, overcoming challenges, and celebrating milestones along the way

Original coaching call recording date: 12/04/2023

Check out the DYF Accelerator Community at dyf.link/community

Today, I’m sharing the 3 “pillars” of a successful freelancing business and the common areas where I see bottlenecks in each pillar.

If you’re feeling stuck in your freelancing business, in this episode I’ll show you how to navigate these bottlenecks.

And if you want to earn more, have more lifestyle freedom, or scale your business, you’ll want to listen to this episode.

I also talk about:

Why you shouldn’t try to outsource your “secret sauce”
How to design your business so you can step away from low-paying tasks
Using “micro-engagements” with clients to lead to bigger and higher-paying projects
Reducing your project to project variability
How your offer can do most of the “selling” for you

Check out our free “Charge What You’re Worth” Course at https://dyf.link/pricingcourse.