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Freelance to Freedom: Attract High Income Clients, Create an Expansive Mindset & Overcome Business Burnout

Kiri Mohan | Inspired by Jenna Kutcher, Amy Porterfield, Glennon Doyle, Brené Brown

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Are you a freelancer eager to grow but struggling with burnout and charging below your worth? This podcast helps freelancers attract high income clients with the most overlooked sales psychology & powerful business principles so you can make MORE money in LESS time. Listen to discover exactly how to brand your business so you are seen as an expert, create value with your services so you can price your fees at a premium, and market effectively to attract clients organically, gaining flexibili ...
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