The Proofreading Business Podcast

023: I have a surprise for you! One that’s been a long time in the making.
I interviewed one of my OG grads on the podcast this week!
That’s right – Renee is one of the handful of students who guinea-pigged my Learn How to Be a Transcript Proofreader course back when it was a live 8-week program!
But that’s not all!
Renee was also an old-school court reporter! 🤯
From X-ray tech...to court reporting school...to retail and beyond, Renee knows what it means to commit and “do what you have to do” in the name of family and to discover what it is you really want – and then once you find out what you really want, being willing to just go for it.
Ever wondered what a court reporter would tell you about working through my Learn How to Be a Transcript Proofreader course?
Listen in as Renee takes it all the way back to the beginning and shares juicy nuggets like:

• making mistakes and having imposter syndrome even as a pro
• building a transcript proofreading business alongside a full-time job
• what it’s like to be a former court reporter working with court reporter preferences
• and what the key to success is as a proofreader 🔥

and plenty more!
I could go on and on about Renee’s episode because I admire her so dang much, but I don’t want to spoil everything for you before you listen!
So listen in as Renee tells me all about her journey to (finally!) finding fulfillment as a successful transcript proofreader ❤️
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027: What if I told you you could have a work-from-home business that fits your life?
We’re so used to (and tired of!) the idea of hustling to make an income while putting our lives, relationships, and happiness on the back burner.
Katie and I are here to tell you that it doesn’t have to be that way!
Today on the podcast, we’re discussing what a relief it is to have a proofreading business that fits around our lives.
Tune in here as my TPA grad Katie shares

• how to go from discouragement to growth
• the keys to success as an entrepreneur
• what it’s like to be part of my graduate community of proofreaders
• how much work there actually is for transcript proofreaders

...and so many other words of advice, encouragement, and a little tough love to make your goals happen!
Tired of the hustle? Want to know if you have what it takes to work for yourself as a transcript proofreader?
Whether you’re new to the idea of transcript proofreading or already a successful graduate, listen in for a reminder of how you can do work differently and create the life you want if you're willing to put in the work and stick with it.
It's so worth it -- and Katie wholeheartedly agrees!
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025: If you’re like me, it's hard to start something new and not be instantly good at it. We go-getter people want to jump in and be the best right away.

Take proofreading, for example. We want to know yesterday how to proofread, set up our rates, and get clients. And not only do we want to know how, we want to be really good at the snap of a finger.

That pressure we put on ourselves to be perfect right from the start? It’s real!

In this podcast episode, I talk about the challenges of learning something new as an adult.

We're used to knowing what we're doing and being good at it! So when we pick up a new skill, like proofreading, it feels odd to get back into the mindset of letting ourselves be new.

Instead of realizing it’s okay to be a beginner, we start beating ourselves up over the impossible expectations we put on ourselves.

If you’re feeling pressure to be perfect or frustrated because you’re not where you want to be yet, this episode is a reminder from me to you that progress takes time -- and that’s okay.

Listen in -- and be ready to give yourself all the grace you deserve.

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#014: Jill had worked 20+ years in the healthcare industry, but her workplace environment was toxic. Instead of loving her job, she regularly found herself crying, angry at coworkers, and feeling unappreciated.
Now in her 40s, Jill had a choice to make. Struggle on until retirement or make a change. And she decided to give herself a chance and prove she could start something new.
The journey to becoming her own boss as a transcript proofreader was not easy and it took her longer than she thought it would, but she stuck with it, and today she's happier and more content than she has been in years.
Join me in this episode to hear Jill's story. You'll love her frankness as she talks about her difficulties, how she overcame them, and what her life looks like today because she gave herself a chance. She has a special message for you at the end too. Be prepared to be encouraged by Jill's realness!
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007: Kate went from working full-time at a grocery store, reporting to a boss, and dealing with workplace drama to working completely for herself as a transcript proofreader.
How did she do it all? In this episode, Kate shares her zen approach to building a successful proofreading business while still working full-time and how instead of letting stress and overwhelm get to her, she actually enjoyed the process.
To grab the show notes for this episode, including any links mentioned and the transcript, visit
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