The Proofreading Business Podcast

028: Do you feel stuck in a dead-end job and wonder, Can I really build a new career from scratch? If so, you need to hear Sheila’s story.

Sheila joined my Transcript Proofreading Academy while working three jobs...and (spoiler alert!) she was able to quit them all and become a full-time proofreader!

Sheila is no stranger to reinvention and hard work.
✔️ She taught abroad in Japan and Brazil.
✔️ She owned a café with her husband for over a decade.
✔️ And when life threw yet another curveball her way, she relied on her resourcefulness and determination to create something new.

Now in her 60s, she’s thriving as a full-time transcript proofreader. She swapped long commutes and heavy lifting for mornings filled with coffee, work she loves, and the freedom to structure her days how she wants.

Sheila’s story is proof that no matter your age or how many jobs you’re juggling, you can start fresh and build a career that fits your life and makes you happy.

In this episode, Sheila shares how she made the leap and why it’s never too late to try something new. Tap here to listen! I can’t wait for you to be as inspired by her as I am.

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021: Have you ever felt defeated after trying something new?

Maybe you felt optimistic about learning a new skill (like transcript proofreading!) or taking on a new job or even pursuing a new hobby.

And then suddenly, you’re slapped right between the eyes with how unnatural it feels.

(Excuse me, but that hobby was supposed to be stress-REducing, not stress-INducing!)

Maybe you even got so frustrated trying to be instantly good that you threw it away entirely and quit.

I know it is no small feat to pick yourself up again...and again... and again after you’ve fallen on your face.

If you can relate, then my grad Tristan has the perfect message for you!

Tristan’s coming in hot this week with a message for my students – and for everyone who has ever thought of trying something new.

When things got tough – and I mean TOUGH – Tristan was faced with the decision we’ve all wrestled with when pushing ourselves outside our comfort zone.

You will absolutely LOVE her candidness and humor as she talks about the struggles, failures, and mindset adjustments she went through before she finally built her proofreading business into the beautiful success it is today.

Listen in as Tristan holds nothing back about what it took to become a successful transcript proofreader!
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020: English class was always Colleen's favorite class, and she loved reading and being analytical. She went to college for a degree in Literature and even taught English abroad for a couple years in Europe.

When she returned home, she entered the traditional workforce, setting her passion for English aside. She soon found though that she struggled with a 40-hour work week and felt guilty when she needed time off. Her mental and physical health -- and her life! -- were all taking a back seat to her work.

Now in her early 30s, Colleen felt stuck and restless. She knew this wasn't the life she wanted, and she went looking for something better.

She tried different jobs, but none were what she was looking for...until she found transcript proofreading.

At first, she felt nervous about being a business owner. That hadn't been on her radar!

But she decided to give it a try...and just six months later, she had built up all the clientele she needed and had created a life where she could feel respected and give respect, be in charge of her schedule, take back control of her health, and live life on her terms.

Listen as Colleen shares her story leading up to becoming a transcript proofreader, how she approached learning a new skill, and what her life looks like now. She also gives invaluable tips to current transcript proofreading students and those thinking about this new side hustle. If you want to learn from someone who has successfully built their own business, this episode is for you!

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019: Can you proofread transcripts even if you live outside of the US?
Kerry Walters, a UK mom and successful transcript proofreader, says YES!
Join Kerry in this episode as we talk about working for US clients while living in the UK!
And beyond that, Kerry shares her transition from full-time work to general editing and proofreading and then to transcript proofreading, working with a big time zone difference, the power that comes from stepping outside of your comfort zone, the benefits transcript proofreading has been for her mental health, and the flexibility and freedom it has given her to be there for her family.
If you're from the UK, interested in transcript proofreading, or just need to smile and be encouraged today, this episode is a must-listen! Kerry will make you laugh, warm your heart, and inspire you to go for your dreams.
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#006: Scoping is a freelance business that can make you a few thousand dollars a month, but there's a good chance you've never heard of it before.
Scoping is an in-demand, money-making skill and it fits right in alongside transcript proofreading. In fact, many transcript proofreaders have added scoping to their skillset as yet another awesome way to make money.
In this episode, I'm here with Linda Evanson, the most respected and experienced scoping instructor online, to talk about what scoping is, how much money you can make as a scopist, what skills you need to be a good scopist, and the best way to get started.
Ready to learn more and see if this is your new side hustle? Listen in!
>>Tap here to enroll in Linda's free Intro to Scoping Mini-Course (affiliate link).
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