Resources For Freelancers
Blogs articles, free training videos, podcast episodes, and more.
Blog Posts
Reconnecting To My Creative Voice
Did you know that I was an award winning professional photographer for almost 20 years? That I was a finalist for Photographic Artist of the Year in Canada? That I have sold photographic works as fine art as well as provided photography services for clients around the...
5 Ways to Confidently Talk Budgets with Big Clients
If you’ve ever felt your heart race at the thought of discussing budgets with a big client, you’re not alone. Budget conversations, especially with large businesses, can feel intimidating—but they don’t have to be. In this blog post, I’m sharing practical tips and...
5 Ways to Confidently Talk Budgets with Big Clients
If you’ve ever felt your heart race at the thought of discussing budgets with a big client, you’re not alone. Budget conversations, especially with large businesses, can feel intimidating—but they don’t have to be. In this blog post, I’m sharing practical tips and...
Free Training Videos
Marketing Training Videos
These free marketing training videos help photographers, designers, and other freelance creatives learn more about how to clarify their message and consistently attracting clients. Below, you will video recordings of Coaching for Creatives episodes that focus on...
Videos – Pricing For Freelancers
These free pricing training videos help photographers, designers, and other freelance creatives learn more about how to price for profit and long term sustainability. Below, you will video recordings of Coaching for Creatives episodes that focus on pricing resources,...
Videos – Mindset & Business Operations For Freelancers
You're here because you want to learn how to run your freelance creative business successfully and with more confidence. Below, you will find all the recordings of Coaching for Creatives that focus on freelance business basics, mindset management, and time management...
Recent Podcast Episode
Coaching For Creatives with Aura McKay Conquering Budget Conversations with Confidence: Tips for Freelance Creatives
In this episode of Coaching for Creatives, Aura McKay, founder of Business of Creativity, provides practical tips and tools to help freelancers and creatives confidently discuss budgets with high-profile clients.
By addressing common fears and misconceptions surrounding money conversations, Aura highlights ways to reframe these discussions as partnerships, emphasizing the importance of clarity and transparency.
She offers specific phrases and approaches to facilitate smooth and effective budget talks, ultimately aiming to improve client relationships and project outcomes.
00:00 Introduction to Budget Conversations
01:27 Understanding the Importance of Budget Talks
03:32 Overcoming Fear and Building Confidence
07:00 Practical Tips for Budget Conversations
08:57 Practicing and Perfecting Your Approach
12:56 Final Thoughts and Challenges
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