The Kenza Pod
By Kenza Collective
The Kenza PodNov 05, 2020
E28: Time-Saving Strategies for Parent Entrepreneurs, with Productivity Consultant Paul Minors
We set out to interview Paul Minors, Productivity Blogger and Virtual Consultant, to pick his brain about his best productivity tips for busy parent entrepreneurs. What we ended up getting was a whole lot more! This episode is full of all kinds of helpful stories, tips, and advice specifically for parents who are freelancers or consultants, or who are thinking of taking that leap.
In this episode, we discuss:
- How Paul built his consulting business while working full time, and when he knew it was time to take the leap.
- How he evaluated his corporate experience to figure out what services he could offer, and how he then validated that he could actually get paying clients before he got too far into it.
- How he uses Time Blocking to plan out his days and seamlessly integrate his work life and family life.
- Why he uses content marketing to get clients, and how he splits his time between his podcast, blog, YouTube channel, and client work.
- How his consulting business has evolved over time, especially once he had his son in 2018.
...And tons of other super helpful tips and advice for parent-entrepreneurs!
Full show notes can be found here: https://www.kenzacollective.com/blog/time-saving-strategies-for-parents-with-productivity-blogger-paul-minors
Helpful Links mentioned in the episode:
- Paul’s website: https://paulminors.com/
- Paul’s podcast: https://paulminors.com/podcast/
- You Can Do This: A course to teach busy parents how to work for themselves: https://www.kenzacollective.com/youcandothis
Helpful articles & resources on Paul's site:
E27: How to Get Prepared for 2020 Taxes, with Kirstin Smith, Enrolled Agent
It’s that time of year, folks: Time to start gathering and organizing your records for taxes!
We sat down with Kirstin Smith, Enrolled Agent and our go-to resource for all things business taxes, to walk us through how to get yourself organized for a successful tax filing. This is a MUST listen if you are a freelancer in the U.S., especially because we cover unique Covid-related tax implications like how to handle a PPP Loan and stimulus checks.
But wait, there's more! We also include a checklist and Summary Sheet for you to fill out and turn into your tax preparer (if you’re using one)! Head to our website to snag it: https://www.kenzacollective.com/blog/how-freelancers-can-get-prepared-for-2020-taxes
We covered the following topics:
- A checklist of time-sensitive to-dos that you don’t want to put off
- How to gather & organize all of your expenses and deductions
- Lesser-known deductions that you should be sure to include in your Summary
- 2020-specific topics like how to handle a PPP Loan and your stimulus check (for example, did you know that the stimulus check you received in January 2021 goes on your 2020 return?!)
- Important deadlines for business entities
...and lots of other super helpful advice!
Be sure to snag your FREE checklist and Summary Sheet to help you get organized!
https://www.kenzacollective.com/blog/how-freelancers-can-get-prepared-for-2020-taxes
Ep 26: How to Leverage Upwork to Create a Successful Freelance Business, with Leah Meyers
Upwork is a platform where freelancers can create a free profile to connect with potential clients looking for their skillset. They also provide benefits like using their platform to communicate with your clients, providing a clear and safe way to receive payment, ways for your clients to provide testimonials, and much more.
In this episode, Upwork expert Leah Meyers walks us through how you can use Upwork to kickstart your freelance business - whether you’re looking for a side hustle, or ready to jump in full time! We cover the following topics:
- How Leah built a business using Upwork and currently has a roster of 30 clients from all over the US and the world. She also shares what her day to day looks like as a mother of a 12 and 15 year old, plus a new puppy!
- How to set yourself apart on Upwork through an awesome profile and custom cover letter
- The features and benefits (and a few downsides) of using Upwork
- What you can expect once you publish a profile
- Leah’s 4 Pillars of Finding Work on Upwork
- How you can access her free Getting Started Guide
Be sure to check out Leah’s website The Freelance Solution for more information, and follow her on Instagram and Facebook!
Ep 25: So ya wanna be a... Freelance Project Manager, with Sarah Duran
Sarah Duran, Mama of a toddler, 2 dogs, and 4 chickens, and lover of all things Colorado, spills the beans on how and why she works for herself as a Project Manager. Throughout her career, she's been a third grade teacher, worked for K-12 nonprofits, and even got her real estate license! She then leveraged all of her experience to go out on her own as a freelance Project Manager!
Sarah resisted the freelance/entrepreneurial journey for a long time and tried to find the freedom and autonomy that she was craving. While doing freelance work on the side, she finally realized that the entrepreneurial life was calling to her. Now that she has a daughter, she knows that she made the best decision for herself and her family, and is confident that she’ll never jump back into the mainstream workforce!
In this episode, we cover:
- What it’s like to be a freelance Project Manager and how much you can make.
- How Sarah finds and keeps clients.
- How to leverage your existing skillset and network (no matter what industry you come from!) to create a sustainable business for yourself.
- How Sarah diversifies her income streams to help weather any storm.
- Who may be suited to be a freelance Project Manager.
- What Sarah's day to day looks like, juggling working from home with her husband and leaning on local family members for childcare.
You can find Sarah Duran’s company Fruition Initiatives at https://www.fruitioninitiatives.com, and be sure to follow her on Instagram and Facebook for a regular stream of tips to help you on your freelancing journey!
For more inspiring stories from parents just like you, check out the rest of our "So ya wanna be a..." podcast series right here.
Ep 24: Preparing Your Business for a Successful First Quarter
We talk about our new course: You Can Do This, where we teach busy parents how to successfully kick off a freelancing business.
We get deep and talk about how to take stock of your inner energy and do some clean up (inspired from the book The Untethered Soul
Ep 23: So ya wanna be an... Online Business Manager, with Sarah Noked
If you are transitioning out of the traditional workforce and feeling unsure of how to leverage your corporate skills and experience to start your own consulting business, this is a must-listen episode.
An Online Business Manager helps companies make sure that the right things get done by the right people at the right time. They do it all from the comfort of their own home and on their own schedule, all while making at least $65/hour.
As a certified OBM, you have access to a member directory to help you find clients, online communities for support, and an entire world full of businesses who need your help in organizing their customers, employees, and internal operations. If you like systems, efficiency, details, and productivity, then this might be just right for you.
In this episode, we’ll dig into what types of clients OBMs work with, hear what your day to day looks like juggling clients and kids, share how much money you can make, and outline what your next steps are if this is something that interests you!
This episode features Sarah Noked, Certified OBM Trainer, and mother of three. Learn more about becoming an OBM at www.sarahnoked.com, and be sure to check out her FREE Starter Kit to see if this could be a great fit for you!
If you're feeling stuck or unsure of what your next steps are in terms of getting your business set up, then check out our upcoming course - You Can Do This: A course to teach busy parents how to work for themselves. Learn more: https://www.kenzacollective.com/youcandothis.
Ep 22: Preparing Your Business for Baby
If you are a small business owner who is considering having a baby, this is a must-listen episode! Mariah Stockman, Founder and Creative Director at Ms. Creative, a marketing agency for women, shares with us the four areas she’s evaluating and tightening up in her business as she looks ahead to starting a family with her husband. Plus, Tiffany shares tips from the other side of parenthood - things she wishes she had known going into it as it relates to juggling a career and parenting.
Even if you’re not planning to have a new baby any time soon, the strategies that we talk through in this episode can apply to anyone who wants to make their business more resilient should they need or want to take a step back.
Mariah’s agency, Ms. Creative, provides everything from social media marketing mentorship to full-service implementation. Her incredible team of women bring a wealth of knowledge, passion, and insight. You can check them out at www.mariahstockman.com!
We also announced more details about our upcoming course: You Can Do This!
This is a course for busy parents to learn the basics of starting their own freelance or consulting business.
If you’ve been on the fence about going out on your own, nervous about how to actually run the business and operations side of things, or not sure how you’ll find clients, price yourself, and juggle it all, now’s the time to educate yourself and get out there!
For just $29, this course will teach you how to:
✓ Figure out what service(s) you’ll offer to potential clients.
✓ Price yourself based on value, not on an hourly rate.
✓ Find clients and dispel the myth that you’ll always be hustling for business.
✓ Understand and set up a streamlined financial structure.
✓ Pay taxes and know when it’s time to get expert help.
✓ Get your online presence cleaned up and ready to go.
We’re also including multiple templates, additional downloads, podcast episodes and more, so that you can go deeper on any topic.
Plus, you will get free access to our online community of other parent entrepreneurs just like you!
We are aiming to release by early December 2020. To sign up for early access, visit kenzacollective.com.
Ep 21: So you wanna be a... Freelance Copywriter, with Lisa Cumes
In this episode of So ya wanna be a…, we sat down with Lisa Cumes: a freelance copywriter, StoryBrand Guide, and Mom of three, who has built a 6 figure online copywriting business over the past 3 years. Recently, Lisa also launched a second business called Full Thrive where she coaches other freelancers on how to reach their full potential.
You are in for a real treat with this episode! Not only do we discuss what it’s like to be a freelance copywriter, but we go much deeper than that, discussing things like mindset, parenting hacks for freelancers, how to move from hustling to thriving in your business, how to leverage Upwork to find qualified clients, and so much more!
Lisa also shares with us how in her first year on Upwork, she earned $125,000. In her second year, she made $270,000, and now in her third year, she has been able to hire a team and is about to hit the $500k mark, with 95% of that work from coming from Upwork!
To learn more about Lisa’s copywriting business, be sure to check out Simple Story Solutions, and if you’re interested in learning how to stop hustling and start thriving as a freelancer, check out her other business: Full Thrive. And be sure to follow her on IG @lisacumes for regular tips and inspiration!
We also announced more details about our upcoming course called You Can Do This: A course to teach busy parents how to work for themselves.
If you’ve been on the fence about going out on your own, nervous about how to actually run the business and operations side of things, or not sure how you’ll find clients, price yourself, and juggle it all, now’s the time to educate yourself and get out there!
For just $29, this course will teach you how to:
✓ Figure out what service(s) you’ll offer to potential clients.
✓ Price yourself based on value, not on an hourly rate.
✓ Find clients and dispel the myth that you’ll always be hustling for business.
✓ Understand and set up a streamlined financial structure.
✓ Pay taxes and know when it’s time to get expert help.
✓ Get your online presence cleaned up and ready to go.
We’re also including multiple templates, additional downloads, podcast episodes and more, so that you can go deeper on any topic.
Plus, you will get free access to our online community of other parent entrepreneurs just like you!
We are aiming to release by early December 2020. To sign up for early access, visit www.kenzacollective.com/youcandothis
Ep 20: How and Why You Should Set Up a Cash Reserve
Welcome to another episode of Finance Friday with your hosts Beth Gummere and Tiffany Jones!
In this episode, Beth explains to us why it's important for business owners to create and maintain a cash reserve. Beth has seen it all during her 20+ year career, and there are two tasks always starts with when she comes in to do a turnaround on a business: Getting a cash flow projection established, and starting a cash reserve. Tiffany and Beth discuss practical steps you can take right now to start this process, how to maintain the reserve, and what your options are if you need cash now and don't have a reserve. Plus, Beth shares something that you should "never, ever, ever, ever, please don't ever do...".
Also, we released a big announcement in this episode!!
The Kenza Collective is working on publishing our very first course! It's called You Can Do This: A course for busy parents to learn the basics of starting their own freelance or consulting business.
If you’ve been on the fence about going out on your own, nervous about how to actually run the business and operations side of things, or not sure how you’ll find clients, price yourself, and juggle it all, now’s the time to educate yourself and get out there! This course will teach you how to:
✓ Figure out what service(s) you’ll offer to potential clients.
✓ Price yourself based on value, not on an hourly rate.
✓ Find clients and dispel the myth that you’ll always be hustling for business.
✓ Understand and set up a streamlined financial structure.
✓ Pay taxes and know when it’s time to get expert help.
✓ Get your online presence cleaned up and ready to go.
We’re also including multiple templates, additional downloads, podcast episodes and more, so that you can go deeper on any topic.
Plus, you will get free access to our online community of other parent entrepreneurs just like you!
We are aiming to release by early December 2020. To sign up for early access, visit kenzacollective.com.
Ep 19: How to Get Paid to Write Proposals
Ah, the proposal writing process. Love it or hate it, we all gotta do it. But what if we told you there's a way to not only write more accurate and better proposals that don't go over time and budget, but that you can also get paid to do it?! Check out this quick episode to learn how!
If you need to improve at your proposal writing process, we're here to help! We've officially launched 1:1 coaching at The Kenza Collective! Everything from proposal writing to managing projects, time, energy, and clients, to managing your finances, understanding your cash flow, and much more! Head over to www.kenzacollective.com/coaching to sign up for a FREE 30 minute intro call to get started!
Ep 18: 3 Subtle & Powerful Ways to Run Your Business More Like an Agency
Tiffany taps into her experience as a Producer at various creative agencies to share with you 3 small behavior and mindset changes you can make right away to start to run your freelancing or consulting business more like an agency.
Mentioned in the episode:
Ep 17: What does it take to start a nonprofit?
Ever thought of starting a nonprofit, but not really sure what that actually takes or looks like? Perhaps you're considering a career change or pivot, and starting a nonprofit is something that you're curious about.
Wonder no more!
Beth has decades of experience working for and with nonprofits, and in this episode, she offers a ton of practical advice for you to consider as you embark on this journey.
In this episode, Beth answers questions like:
- What are the various types of nonprofits that one can start?
- Can you make money working for a nonprofit?
- What are some common pitfalls you should try to avoid?
- What kind of team do you need?
- What kind of time commitment will this take?
- What are your next steps if you think you have a good idea?
.... and much more!
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT!
We’ve officially opened up 1:1 coaching to The Collective! We’ve had a lot of requests for this service, so we are really excited to get it going!
Tiffany is here to help you with:
- Understanding how to juggle clients while caring for children at home
- Writing proposals that don’t go over time or budget
- Teaching practical tips to manage your time and energy
- Training on project management
- Helping to break down your big goals into practical, actionable, realistic next steps
- Giving feedback and advice on your online presence, your offerings, your pricing (no hourly!), your proposals and help you move through tricky conversations.
Beth is here to help you learn how to be your own CFO! She can walk you through:
- Everything from basic to advanced accounting (depending on where you're currently at)
- Helping you to manage your cash flow
- How to build cash reserves for a rainy day
- How to set up and maintain your accounting software
Head over to kenzacollective.com/coaching to learn more and book a complimentary 30-minute call!
Ep 16: So ya wanna be a... Marketing and Communications Consultant, with Teresa Ruiz Decker
If you need a hit of encouragement, inspiration, and real talk from a parent who is juggling running a business, homeschooling her two young children, and supporting a partner who is working full time from home, this is the episode for you!
Teresa Ruiz Decker, owner of Dream Catch Consulting, takes us on a journey—from making the decision to start a business when she was laid off 3 years ago, to hard lessons she’s learned along the way, important advice she wants you to know if you’re considering this type of work, how she juggles it all during a global pandemic, and more!
She is a wealth of knowledge to anyone interested in starting their own consulting business. We were absolutely blown away at the amount of wisdom she dropped in less than an hour. So whether or not you’re interested in this specific industry, we would highly recommend listening to this one!
If you're interested in learning more about what Teresa does, check out dreamcatchconsulting.com!
Ep 15: The Top 10 Small Business Finance Fails (and how to avoid them!)
Our CFO, Beth Gummere, has 20+ years of experience cleaning up small business finances. To say that she’s seen a lot over the years would be an understatement.
If you’ve been around for a while, you know that one of our main goals is to help you avoid painful, stressful, costly mistakes that can be prevented with education and discipline. So for this episode of the Kenza Pod, Beth pulled together the top 10 mistakes that she has seen small businesses make time and time again with the goal of helping you to avoid them!
Ultimately, our hope for you is that you can stay focused on selling whatever great skill or product you have, and not have to hire someone like Beth to come clean up mistakes that could have been prevented.
Links from the show:
- The Capacity Planning Tool (mentioned in the beginning of the episode)
- All Finance Friday Episodes
Ep 14: Understanding AB5 with Brandon Smith, Attorney at Law
Beth Gummere, Kenza's CFO, and Brandon Smith, Attorney at Law, share with us the ins and outs of the new(ish) AB5 Law in CA. Even if you work outside of California, this information is still great to know, as other states either have similar laws or will most likely adopt something similar in the years to come.
In this episode we cover:
Why this law exists in the first place.
A breakdown of how the law actually works (in layman's terms), who it applies to, and who is exempt.
How to use AB5 to gain a competitive edge.
Predictions on how the law will change over time.
Practical next steps you can take to protect yourself and your clients.
Check it out and be sure to share it with anyone who may benefit from knowing about this information! Because...#themoreyouknow
Brandon is a wealth of knowledge and we cannot recommend him enough for all of your small business's legal needs. You can find his website and learn more about his other services at www.brandonjsmithlaw.com. Be sure to also follow him on Instagram and Facebook!
Ep 13: So ya wanna be a... Real Estate Agent
Ever since Kevin was in 8th grade, he has dreamed about becoming a Real Estate Agent. When his first child was born, he knew it was time to take the plunge into working for himself so that he could create the flexible lifestyle & schedule that his family needed.
In this episode, we dispel the myth that you have to go “all in” on working for yourself - quit your job, take a huge risk, and just DO IT. For some people, that might work. But for others, that’s just not necessary. Kevin shares with us how he worked with his employer to go part time while he built up his real estate business. He was able to provide health insurance and extra cash for his family, while also pursuing his dreams - win/win!
Kevin’s story is one of inspiration for anyone who is nervous to take the full plunge into entrepreneurship and is looking for a way to ease into it. We hope you enjoy hearing his story...we sure did!
Topics covered include:
- How Kevin got creative by working with his employer to go part-time while pursuing his dreams.
- What the process was like to take classes and get licensed all while juggling his responsibilities as a husband and new parent.
- The 2 things he wished someone had told him in the beginning.
- How he sets boundaries with his clients to protect his family time.
- How he gets his two daughters involved in his business.
- Why he decided to partner with a friend and how that relationship has grown over the years.
- Plus, he provides his contact info for anyone interested in reaching out to learn more!
You can learn more about Kevin and Brandon’s realty group at https://smithburgoon.com/, and be sure to follow them on Instagram @smithandburgoonrg and Facebook @smithburgoon.
If you have questions, want to learn more about becoming an agent, or buying/selling real estate in the Sacramento area, email kevin@smithburgoon.com.
Ep 12: When & Why to Consider Incorporating
In this week’s Finance Friday, we sit down with Kirstin Smith, Enrolled Agent and small business tax expert, as well as Beth Gummere, Kenza’s CFO, about the when and why of incorporating. We answer questions like:
- What does it even mean to incorporate and why should I consider it?
- Should I consider incorporating before even getting started?
- Who do I talk to for help with understanding the benefits of this?
- How much money could this save me?
- What's involved in incorporating?
- What are some advantages and disadvantages?
As with any finance-related advice you get here at Kenza, please be sure to consult with a local expert in your area before doing anything major. These episodes are intended for informational and educational use only.
Kirstin Smith can be found at BalancedTax.Solutions.
Additional local resources can be found at your local Small Business Development Center.
Your feedback is incredibly valuable to us as we shape the future of Kenza. Get in touch on Instagram @kenzacollective, email us at hello@kenzacollective.com, and be sure to sign up for updates at kenzacollective.com. We can't wait to get to know you!
Ep 11: Parenting and Freelancing During a Pandemic
Ep 10: Finance Friday: 5 Tax Basics for US Freelancers
A full written summary with links is available on our website! Check it out.
In this episode of Finance Friday, we sit down with tax expert and Enrolled Agent, Kirstin Smith. She has been doing taxes for over 20 years, and specializes in small business and solopreneur tax preparation and advice. Before becoming an Enrolled Agent, she taught herself how to prepare people’s taxes while at home with two young children. Now, 20 years later, her daughter works for her part time, and she has her own company - Balanced Tax Solutions.
We go through the top 5 pieces of advice that she wants freelancers to know about understanding their taxes. Plus, we talk briefly about how to become an Enrolled Agent if that’s something that interests you!
Links from the show:
- Show notes and a written summary can be found here.
- To find Kirstin, you check her her website here!
Other helpful links that were mentioned in the pod:
Ep 9: So you wanna be a... Food Blogger
The goal of the "So ya wanna be a…" Kenza Pod series is to hear stories from other parents like you who have started their own businesses while raising a family.
We’ll explore both well-known and lesser-known freelance jobs, discuss how and why they got started, what skills they had that served them well, what skills they needed to learn, what the journey has been like as they’ve juggled working and parenting, and any pro-tips they may have if you’re considering a similar path.
Our very first Soyawannabea episode is with Sarah Cook from SustainableCooks.com - a blog dedicated to budget-friendly sustainable recipes and balanced living.Go follow her; you won't regret it!
We cover so many great topics in this episode including:
- How & when she decided to take the leap into full time blogging.
- What kind of training she needed to pay for and research to make this work.
- How many hours per week she works as she juggles two young children at home and a husband with a full time job as a firefighter.
- How the pandemic has effected her business.
- How she's made this a sustainable revenue source for her family.
...and lots more!!
If you’ve ever considered blogging, this is the episode for you!
LINKS FROM THE EPISODE
Where to find Sarah:
- Website: https://sustainablecooks.com
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Frugalsarahc/
- Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/sustainablecooks/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sustainablecooks/
Food Blogger Pro Podcast: https://www.foodbloggerpro.com/podcast/
A course that Sarah wishes she could have taken when she first started blogging - An organized roadmap to starting and running a profitable blog: https://katekordsmeier.samcart.com/referral/fCEH7ITf/Kh3C79ZtEQPf86wh
Ep 8: 3 Productivity Tips for Freelancing Parents
Tiffany taps into her experience running a super busy design agency and shares her top 3 tips for managing jam-packed days with lots of moving parts. These are strategies you can put into place right away that will help you be as productive as possible with kids at home. Got an unexpected 15-minute window to knock something out? Learn how to be prepared for that! Your plans shifted for the day? Know exactly how to pivot and make a new plan.
Your feedback is incredibly valuable to us as we shape the future of The Kenza Collective. Get in touch on Instagram @kenzacollective, email us at hello@kenzacollective.com, and be sure to sign up for updates at kenzacollective.com. We can't wait to get to know you!
Ep 7: Finance Friday: The Freelancer's Business Plan
We've all heard about Business Plans and there are a tonnnnnnn of different opinions and strategies out there about what this should be and whether or not you even need one. In this episode we dive into why we think it's absolutely crucial for you to sit down and think through your business plan. We'll pose some questions for you to consider, and spend time unpacking how this is more than just a document - it's a tool that you can use to really think through what it is you're actually trying to do, and how you plan to make it work.
We hope this is helpful!
Your feedback is incredibly valuable to us as we shape the future of The Kenza Collective. Get in touch on Instagram @kenzacollective, email us at hello@kenzacollective.com, and be sure to sign up for updates at kenzacollective.com. We can't wait to get to know you!
Ep 6: Getting Started: 7 Ideas For Success
Join Tiffany and Beth as they share 7(ish) ideas for how to set yourself up for success as a freelancing parent. We dive into how to set appropriate expectations within the context of your family's needs, how to determine what kind of services to offer, examples of how your journey may unfold, encouragement that it's all going to work out, how to set yourself apart in the freelancing world, and practical tips on next steps you can take to get started.
Your feedback is incredibly valuable to us as we shape the future of The Kenza Collective. Get in touch on Instagram @kenzacollective, email us at hello@kenzacollective.com, and be sure to sign up for updates at kenzacollective.com. We can't wait to get to know you!
Ep 5: Finance Friday: Getting Paid
Today, we’re talking about one of the most challenging aspects of freelancing: getting paid on time.
This is something that can be frustrating, scary, and cause a lot of stress for you. Just like any story, there are two sides to this. In this episode of Finance Friday, we’ll be hearing from Beth about what goes on behind the scenes when you send an invoice to your client. We’ll walk through the entire journey, from setting up your payment terms, to submitting paperwork, to how to properly format your invoices, and more. Our goal is to help you do everything in your power to increase your chances of getting paid on time.
It’s really important to remember that most of the time, late payments on your invoices aren’t personal. As we'll learn from Beth, it’s usually a cash flow issue, a lack of good internal processes on the client’s side, misaligned expectations, or some other internal issue going on that’s out of your control.
While you usually can’t do much to fix internal process issues for your client, it does help to understand what’s going on, learn how to ask the right questions from the beginning, and adjust your expectations, so that this situation can be improved.
Your feedback is incredibly valuable to us as we shape the future of The Kenza Collective. Get in touch on Instagram @kenzacollective, email us at hello@kenzacollective.com, and be sure to sign up for updates at kenzacollective.com. We can't wait to get to know you!
Ep 4: The Why, When, and How to Graciously Fire a Client
Sometimes, you're just over it, amiright?
Whether it's a high-maintenance client, the work has become boring, or you're just ready for a bit more time in your schedule, there comes a time when it's good to know how to graciously exit (or "transition" as Beth would say) out of a client relationship.
In this episode, we'll talk about why you'd want to do this, when the best time to do it is, and share 3 steps to actually doing this with grace and professionalism.
A full written summary of this episode can be found here.
Kenza Collective is a platform designed to inspire & empower parents who work as independent contractors. Sign up at kenzacollective.com and let us know how we can serve you!
Follow @kenzacollective on Instagram to stay in touch!
Ep 3: Finance Friday: The importance of separating personal and business money + how to do it.
In our first episode of Finance Friday, Beth schools us in the importance of separating business from personal money. Plus her and Tiffany offer practical tips on how to do it, how to untangle a mess, and other useful ideas.
Stay in touch on Instagram @kenzacollective and sign up for updates at kenzacollective.com. We can't wait to get to know you!
Ep 2: Meet Beth Gummere, Our CFO + Content Curator for the Business Channel
Beth is Kenza's CFO as well as our Content Creator and Curator for the Kenza Business channel. In this episode, you'll hear about her background, why she's passionate about empowering parents to be their own bosses, and how she plans to empower you to fully understand the financial side of running your freelance business. She is super smart, down to earth, and has a heart of gold. We are so excited to be working with her!
A full written summary of this episode can be found here.
Kenza Collective is a platform designed to inspire & empower parents who work as independent contractors. Sign up at kenzacollective.com and let us know how we can serve you!
Follow @kenzacollective on Instagram to stay in touch!
Ep 1: The Founder's Story and Vision for Kenza Collective
In our very first episode, you will hear from Tiffany Jones, the Founder of Kenza Collective, about her journey from working for the man to freelancing, what she hopes to accomplish with Kenza Collective, and how you can be a part of that.
A full written summary of this episode can be found here.
Kenza Collective is a platform designed to inspire & empower parents who work as independent contractors. Sign up at kenzacollective.com and let us know how we can serve you!
Follow @kenzacollective on Instagram to stay in touch!