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At the end of the month, I’ll be hosting a webinar titled, Storytelling for Small Businesses. If you’re a small business, solopreneur, or have a side hustle business, you know how hard it can be to consistently share and promote your business. Creating content can be time consuming and challenging. There may not be funds for advertising, and you or your team may not be in the right headspace to stay top-of-mind. In this Free Webinar, I’ll talk about: - Storytelling and the many business stories you can try sharing - Ways storytelling can be a good investment in energy and time for your business - Examples of local businesses who are awesome at telling their own stories - Ways we can work together when you want help sharing your stories Other people who will benefit, in addition to small businesses, includes: - Contractors - Consultants - Solopreneurs - Freelancers - Writers - Artists - Other creatives Your story matters. I’m here to support you in telling engaging stories to your audience. There are two times for the webinar: - August 22nd at 5 PM Pacific (PDT) - August 27th at 10 AM Pacific (PDT) Read more on my webpage and sign up for the webinar on Zoom at the link below.

The moment you decide on a goal, you’re in a better place than many others You now have a clear direction of where you want to go Most creative freelancers I've spoken to have no vision or plan for the future They're wingin it and have no clear goals It's a scary, frustrating place to be when you don't know where you're heading Not knowing where you're going in business and life No idea about how to get what you truly want If you want to get ahead of most directionless Creative Freelancers And get yourself on a clear path to achieving the success you desire Understand why setting a clear vision and goals will set you apart: → Having goals gives you a clear direction to follow → A defined vision helps you stay motivated and focused → Knowing your goals allows you to plan your steps strategically → Clarity in your direction reduces stress and uncertainty → Goals help you measure and celebrate progress You can't hit a target you can't see So make sure you can see it Decide on your vision and take charge of your future Ayup, I'm Dave 👋 ☎️ Get a free 30-minute 1:1 coaching call with me 5️⃣ Limited to 5 creatives each month 🔔 Apply now to transform your creative business

SPEED of execution in 2024 is the difference between winning and failing! I am so fortunate to be surrounded by amazing entrepreneurs and one thing that I see everyone have is speed! Meaning they execute faster than their competition! Now if you are feeling slow, do these things: —> start counting your days and how revenue you have since you started the business —> have a clear email flow and stop over thinking answers, it takes 2 minutes to write an email back! —> speed is cost efficiency, if you can get a programmer that is super fast and cheaper overseas or outsourced, do that and save time and money to get your mvp out —> 1hr meetings can be 15 min and one email —> USE YOUR PHONE AS A PHONE Meaning: if you want to ask someone something just call them, need an intro? Call your friend, looking for clients? CALL them —> Creating content? GREAT hire a freelance editor to edit it over night and make a great thumbnail instead of you spending 2-3 hours of your day on that! And last but not least Sleep & Exercise What are your quick tips to execute faster? #execute #speed #winning

❓How do I define the difference between freelance and fractional? ❓How was I able to evolve my business model into a fractional consultant? ❓And what does that look like? 🤔 It may sound like the latest buzzword, but I personally have structured my service offerings in a way that benefits both me and my clients immensely. In this 3-minute video, I discuss how I define the key differences between freelance and fractional and a few ways I differentiate myself in the market. Founders, have you ever worked with a fractional consultant? Why or why not? #fractionalleadership #fractionalservices #fractionalmarketing

Virgin don't sell virgins. Apple don't sell apples. The Passionate PA doesn't sell PAs. Or more specifically, traditional PA services. Things have changed so much since the creation of our brand back in 2007. PAs just don’t need to do the repetitive admin that used to define our role - thanks to technology, AI but also more efficient, capable and willing clients! So where can a freelance PA add immense value these days? 🚀 Strategic thinking: more brain power in your business = more ideas 🚀 Commercial soundingboard: sharing experiences = wider knowledge 🚀 Action taking: more capacity in your business = moving faster 🚀 Quality monitoring: reviewing and adapting = better results I think the biggest transformation in this role has been moving from the ‘saving time’ USP to creating tangible momentum and results to help a client's business achieve its goals. ⁉️ What’s been the biggest change in your business (or sector) over the last 15 years? And, just for fun, if we rebranded The Passionate PA, what random one-word name should we choose… best answer wins a prize! 🤩

Brand New Story Workshops in September. 👋🏼This is a post I had in the pipeline for September… BUT I am thrilled to say that since returning to a fully freelance life in spring and quietly testing one of my dream services - The Story Workshop - it turns out my clients so far have LOVED it and I need to get organised a little sooner. So, I’m excited to now be taking NEW bookings for my flagship Story Workshop. As a journalist, communications pro and storytelling expert - I know how to help you develop and tell yours, consistently and with heart. My practical workshops are tailored to your brand or business to help streamline your message, bring teams together - and reach all the right hearts and minds. You might need this if: 💫You’re a leader who knows the story you want to tell but can’t figure out how to get your whole team telling the same, clear one. 💫You’re a leader who’s frustrated with your company’s lack lustre social and communications output and want to nail confident, consistent messaging. 💫You’re a business with an incredible founder story - but you’re not sure how and where to tell it. 💫Business has plateaued and your team needs an injection of passion and purpose - it’s all there in your story. 💫You’ve recently grown - and you and your new team members need to get under the skin of your story, together. Ask me any questions at all and book a remaining workshop slot for autumn. www.pennyharrisonstory.com

Are you winging it without a clear vision for your future, or a plan to get there? If you are, you'll quickly end up part of someone else’s plan Moulding and shaping yourself to fit, feeling out of control The result? → Burnout and Frustration I saw a quote the other day that really resonated with me: "If you don’t program yourself, life will program you." Here's why having a plan is crucial for Creative Freelancers: → Without a plan, you're reactive, not proactive → A clear vision helps you stay focused and motivated → Setting goals gives you direction and a sense of purpose → Knowing your path puts you in the driver's seat, you're in control → A strategic plan helps you manage your time effectively and efficiently Don't let life dictate your path Create your own vision and plan Ayup, I'm Dave 👋 🏋️♀️ I coach Freelance Creatives ♻️ To set their own vision and plan 🔔 Drop me a follow for more

Marketing Directors, streamline your team's workload and reclaim valuable time! 🚀 Managing creative freelancers can be time-consuming. Outsource seamlessly to TrinityTags LLC. for a hassle-free, efficient solution. Elevate your brand effortlessly and focus on what you do best! 💡 DM us "LET'S TALK" to learn more! #TimeSaver #EfficiencyBoost #CreativeOutsourcing

Evidently half the year has more or less eked by, so it’s time for us as freelance business owners to take a moment and give ourselves a business review. What’s going well right now? What can I really celebrate at this moment? Is the work I’m taking on aligning with my goals? What are my pain points? On June 17 12-1:30pm PST, I will be hosting a 90-minute mid-year business review. So if you need a tried-and-true way to audit your business, discuss your wins and challenges in community with other freelancers, and want a game plan on tackling your goals for Q3 and Q4 this year, this is the workshop for you. You’ll get access to TWC’s signature Business Audit worksheet, which is valued at $35! Spots are limited, due to the interactive nature of the workshop. So be sure to snag your ticket today! Also, I know that the group nature of these workshops may not be for everyone. If you’re looking for some 1:1 coaching, I’m opening up five seats for TWC listeners and community members in the last two weeks of June. (Did you know that joining as a TWC Patreon gets you 10% my coaching packages? Just show proof of your membership when you book with me, and we’ll take it from there) https://lnkd.in/gxWTPJTD

"The CR is awesome for peer-to-peer feedback, bouncing ideas off of one another, & keeping up with what other freelancers are doing. " —Jill Anderson #creativebusiness #nimblequotes #creativecollaboration #designcollaboration #creativecommunity #positioning #creativebusinessowner #newbusiness #businessdevelopment #designleadership #designtogether #businessofdesign #branding