EP296: How to Track and Measure Freelance Success in the New Year with Alyssa Wolff
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01/25/25 • 27 min
In this episode of The Savvy Scribe Podcast, Janine sits down with Alyssa, a work-life balance coach, busy mom of five, and part-time business owner, to uncover the secrets of building freelance success. Alyssa shares how she manages her household and homeschools while running a six-figure business, offering practical advice to freelancers striving to achieve their goals.
From setting boundaries to tracking key metrics, Alyssa’s strategies are perfect for freelancers and solopreneurs looking to grow their businesses while maintaining balance in their personal lives. Whether you’re just starting your freelance journey or refining your approach, this episode provides actionable steps to streamline your workflow and reach your goals.
How to Track and Measure Freelance Success in the New Year
Today on the Savvy Scribe Podcast:
- How Alyssa built a six-figure business while homeschooling her five kids.
- The importance of setting boundaries and delegating at home and in business.
- Creating efficient systems to maximize limited time for freelance success.
- Key metrics freelancers should track, including revenue, billable hours, and client acquisition.
- How to use analytics to measure success and refine your strategies.
- Why letting go of unnecessary tools and expenses can improve your profit margin.
- Tips for aligning your freelance services with client needs and audience engagement.
- The value of experimenting with and evaluating tools before committing to monthly expenses.
- Adapting your business to different seasons of life and making necessary adjustments.
About Alyssa:
After having 5 kids in 10 years, Alyssa went looking for her next challenge and found online business. Wanting to simplify life for moms everywhere, she is now an online business productivity coach for other work-from-home moms who want to achieve 6-figure incomes
Welcome to the Savvy Scribe Podcast, I'm so glad you're here! Before we start the show, if you're interested, we have a free Facebook group called "Savvy Nurse Writer Community"
I appreciate you following me and listening today. I would LOVE for you to subscribe: ITUNES
And if you love it, can I ask for a Savvy Nurse Writer Community on Facebook and visit savvynursewriter.com to help you get started today!
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If you’re ready to start exploring if freelance writing is your next PRN job or even full-time, I invite you to check out the Savvy Nurse Writer Community on Facebook and the Plan Produce Profit Course + Membership to help you get started today!
In this episode of The Savvy Scribe Podcast, Janine sits down with Alyssa, a work-life balance coach, busy mom of five, and part-time business owner, to uncover the secrets of building freelance success. Alyssa shares how she manages her household and homeschools while running a six-figure business, offering practical advice to freelancers striving to achieve their goals.
From setting boundaries to tracking key metrics, Alyssa’s strategies are perfect for freelancers and solopreneurs looking to grow their businesses while maintaining balance in their personal lives. Whether you’re just starting your freelance journey or refining your approach, this episode provides actionable steps to streamline your workflow and reach your goals.
How to Track and Measure Freelance Success in the New Year
Today on the Savvy Scribe Podcast:
- How Alyssa built a six-figure business while homeschooling her five kids.
- The importance of setting boundaries and delegating at home and in business.
- Creating efficient systems to maximize limited time for freelance success.
- Key metrics freelancers should track, including revenue, billable hours, and client acquisition.
- How to use analytics to measure success and refine your strategies.
- Why letting go of unnecessary tools and expenses can improve your profit margin.
- Tips for aligning your freelance services with client needs and audience engagement.
- The value of experimenting with and evaluating tools before committing to monthly expenses.
- Adapting your business to different seasons of life and making necessary adjustments.
About Alyssa:
After having 5 kids in 10 years, Alyssa went looking for her next challenge and found online business. Wanting to simplify life for moms everywhere, she is now an online business productivity coach for other work-from-home moms who want to achieve 6-figure incomes
Welcome to the Savvy Scribe Podcast, I'm so glad you're here! Before we start the show, if you're interested, we have a free Facebook group called "Savvy Nurse Writer Community"
I appreciate you following me and listening today. I would LOVE for you to subscribe: ITUNES
And if you love it, can I ask for a Savvy Nurse Writer Community on Facebook and visit savvynursewriter.com to help you get started today!
FOLLOW & REVIEW THE SAVVY SCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS
I appreciate you following me and listening today. I would LOVE for you to subscribe: ITUNES
And if you love it, can I ask for a review? Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review.”
If you’re ready to start exploring if freelance writing is your next PRN job or even full-time, I invite you to check out the Savvy Nurse Writer Community on Facebook and the Plan Produce Profit Course + Membership to help you get started today!
Previous Episode
Your 2025 Freelance Health Writing Blueprint
Welcome to 2025 and the sixth year of The Savvy Scribe Podcast! As we kick off the new year, it’s the perfect time to refresh, refocus, and set our sights on success. In this episode, we’ll explore how to create a health writing blueprint to guide your freelance writing career toward achievable, impactful goals.
With distractions everywhere, having a clear plan is essential for achieving your freelance writing goals. Today, we’ll discuss why 2025 is a pivotal year for freelance health writers, the shifting dynamics in the industry, and how breaking down big ambitions into manageable steps can lead to success. This episode will leave you with actionable strategies to build and follow your own health writing blueprint for the year ahead.
Today on the Savvy Scribe Podcast:
Your 2025 Freelance Health Writing Blueprint
- Why 2025 is a promising year for freelance health writers, especially nurses.
- The rise in demand for subject matter experts due to Google’s new E-A-T updates.
- How companies are shifting back to high-quality, human-written content.
- Steps to create a health writing blueprint by setting clear, actionable goals.
- The importance of breaking down big goals into quarterly “rocks,” “pebbles,” and daily actions.
- Tips for creating systems like time blocking, batching, and tracking your progress.
- Why reflecting weekly and monthly on your progress is essential for growth.
- Insights into goal-setting frameworks, such as SMART goals and strategies from the book Traction.
- How the Plan, Produce, Profit course and Savvy Nurse Writer membership can help you stay focused and build a thriving freelance writing business.
Mentioned Resources:
Welcome to the Savvy Scribe Podcast, I'm so glad you're here! Before we start the show, if you're interested, we have a free Facebook group called "Savvy Nurse Writer Community"
I appreciate you following me and listening today. I would LOVE for you to subscribe: ITUNES
And if you love it, can I ask for a Savvy Nurse Writer Community on Facebook and visit savvynursewriter.com to help you get started today!
FOLLOW & REVIEW THE SAVVY SCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS
I appreciate you following me and listening today. I would LOVE for you to subscribe: ITUNES
And if you love it, can I ask for a review? Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review.”
If you’re ready to start exploring if freelance writing is your next PRN job or even full-time, I invite you to check out the Savvy Nurse Writer Community on Facebook and the Plan Produce Profit Course + Membership to help you get started today!
Next Episode
EP297: Becoming a Thought Leader as a Nurse Writer: How to Leverage Your Expertise
In this episode, I’m diving into how you can become a thought leader as a freelance nurse writer. Thought leadership doesn’t happen overnight, but when done right, it helps you establish trust, credibility, and opens doors to premium clients. Whether you’re just starting out or already writing, this episode is designed to guide you on how to leverage your unique nursing experience to stand out in the content writing world.
Being a thought leader involves recognizing your strengths, understanding your weaknesses, and identifying opportunities within your niche. Today, I’ll walk you through a SWOT analysis exercise that can help you assess your expertise and create an action plan to become a recognized leader in your field. Ready to take the next step in your journey?
Becoming a Thought Leader as a Nurse
Today on The Savvy Scribe Podcast:
- Why being a generalist writer limits your potential for premium clients
- How to draw on your nursing expertise to establish thought leadership
- Conducting a SWOT analysis to identify your strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats
- Real-world examples of leveraging your strengths and opportunities to secure niche writing roles
- Tips on addressing common weaknesses like SEO knowledge, time management, and imposter syndrome
- Strategies to build visibility, including guest blogging, podcast appearances, and networking
- How to position yourself as a go-to writer in your area of expertise
- Practical actions you can take this month to grow your business and thought leadership
Mentioned Resources:
- Plan Produce Profit course
- Free Savvy Nurse Writer Community on Facebook
- Connect with Janine on
Welcome to the Savvy Scribe Podcast, I'm so glad you're here! Before we start the show, if you're interested, we have a free Facebook group called "Savvy Nurse Writer Community"
I appreciate you following me and listening today. I would LOVE for you to subscribe: ITUNES
And if you love it, can I ask for a Savvy Nurse Writer Community on Facebook and visit savvynursewriter.com to help you get started today!
FOLLOW & REVIEW THE SAVVY SCRIBE ON APPLE PODCASTS
I appreciate you following me and listening today. I would LOVE for you to subscribe: ITUNES
And if you love it, can I ask for a review? Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review.”
If you’re ready to start exploring if freelance writing is your next PRN job or even full-time, I invite you to check out the Savvy Nurse Writer Community on Facebook and the Plan Produce Profit Course + Membership to help you get started today!
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