Girls Talk Goals

07/30/2020

Her success is not your failure💥
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We are so much stronger together, let’s make it a habit to support and have each other’s back💪🏽
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As a female business owner or freelancer, competition is not only healthy, it’s needed! But that does not mean you have to step on others to get to where you want to be.
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It’s not lost on me that some of the biggest opportunities in my career has been made possible because of other women. But that doesn’t make it easy to act selflessly and wholeheartedly help others get opportunities you may not have gotten yourself! For me- I’ve made it my mission to give my past assistants all the help, recommendations and opportunities they deserve. But of course, a part of me is scared they will become “better than me”... But if I can help create another persons success, shouldn’t that be a win, and not a loss?
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Let’s stand together💥
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07/17/2020

During my first years as a freelancer, I had no idea what to charge for my services, and always felt relieved if the client had a set fee, so that I didn't have to come up with my own numbers. And whenever I had to present a budget, I was terrified it would be too high, so I always priced myself on the lower end to make sure I wasn't charging too much. Sound familiar to anyone?

As a freelancer or small business owner, money-talk is IMPORTANT.
In the beginning, you may not have a team or an agent who takes care of the financial side, so it's all up to you. If you are uncomfortable negotiating and discussing your worth, chances are you end up charging too little. Negotiating is a natural part of selling, whether it's a product or a service, and it's your chance to communicate your worth to the client or customer.

Here are some advice that helped me get over my fear of money-talk, and made me understand my worth:

- Know your bottom line. Whether you charge an hourly, daily or project based fee, know your lowest possible price. If you were to break down a project by time, what's the lowers hourly rate you are willing to accept? Find your bottom line, and don't go below it. Based on your lower numbers, find your "ideal number". This is the rate where you feel valued for your time and expertise, and the rate most project should meet.

- Create a small private circle of creatives in your field. Start an open discussion about your fees, and together you can build a guideline for what to charge in different situations. It will always be up to you if you wan't to charge more or less, but knowing a baseline is key. This takes away the insecurity, and you know you are charging a fear rate.

- Don't rush it. When you're talking to a client about a potential project, tell them that you will take some time to look at the details, and that you will get back to them with your budget/ feedback on the budge they presented. Break down the project based on how much time you think it will take, and if the budget is too low, start the negotiation.

- When asking for a higher budget, make sure you are detailed in why you want to charge more. How much time will this take you, how much expenses will you have? Be transparent with the client, so they can see for themselves why you are asking for more money.

You're not going to win all negotiations, and even though it may seem impossible in the very beginning (when some money wins over no money) , you will eventually have to turn down jobs that don't pay enough. As you gain experience, you will be worth more, and in order to grow, you will have to charge more.

07/07/2020

Have you ever wanted to start your own creative business, but not sure how to get started?
Follow these 10 steps to get clarity on your goals, and to make sure your creative business will stand out form the crowd!

What does it take to start a successful creative business? Here are 10 steps to follow, that will make you reach your goals and stand out from the crowd!

06/10/2020

Be curious, not critical

“When we only learn from our own kind, we become more critical and less curious”.

These past weeks have reminded me how important it is to stay curious. Without curiosity- there is no growth.

🌱Look for guidance and inspiration from someone who has a different background and view

🌱For your business, find role models who share your core values, but act on them differently

🌱Listen and be open to other people’s opinions, even if they are the opposite of yours

🌱Try your best to find ways to relate to any person/ situation

🌱Diversify your input in form of books/ social media / entertainment

05/30/2020

Have you noticed that the word “content” often comes with a slight undertone of negativity?
When talking career, being content is commonly used to imply that you are “settling” or that you are no longer “pushing yourself”.

We have to stop believing that!

You can be proud, satisfied and content with what you already have achieved, while still being ambitious for your future.💫

I’ve made the mistake myself, of working really hard and strictly focusing on what I had to achieve to create the future I wanted. I forgot to give myself credit for what I had already accomplished, and I wasn’t prepared to love the process.

Starting your own business is hard, and finding ways to enjoy the process is vital!

Take a step back and look at what you already have, and how far you have come. Focusing on your growth instead of where you are lacking, will empower you to move forward, while feeling content with where you are right now.💫

Click the link for 5 steps to to help you be happy with where you are, while still working on creating your dream future!✨✨

Being content is not the opposite of being ambitious.You can be satisfied and content with what you have achieved, while being ambitious for your future!

05/27/2020

05/14/2020

As we are getting closer to “normal” live, I’ve been preparing for what it will look like for freelancers and creatives. So many things will change, and we may see that some of our clients are lowering their rates, and extending their payment terms.

This can be tricky on so many levels, and it’s important to prepare!

Here is what you can do to keep your rates up, while growing healthy relationships with your clients!

Many companies will experience cash-flow problems due to COVID, and things may change for freelancers - such as lower rates, and extended payment term.

05/10/2020

Take the free Quiz to find your most powerful strength, so you can stand out from the crowd, and build a successful business!

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05/10/2020

A common misconception about creatives is that we LOVE what we do so much that it no longer feels like a job. People imagine that we wake up every morning full of motivation to start our workday!

I think I can speak for many of us when I say that most of the time, this is NOT true. YES – we are lucky to make money on something that we genuinely love and are inspired by, but it is also our job, not our hobby. And it can be damn hard to keep at it at times!

Being an entrepreneur or building your career from scratch is challenging! So how can we stay motivated to push through andreach our goals?

05/10/2020

To achieve your goals, you first have to know how to set them. Creating awareness around what really matters to you is the most essential step, but it can be hard to unlock the answers!

To help you figure out what your big goals in life are and how to achieve them, I have created a 5 step fool-proof formula! This post includes clarifying exercises and printable worksheets.

To be able to achieve your goals, you first have to know how to set them. Creating awareness around what really matters to you is the most essential step.

05/10/2020

Since mid-March, all shoots and productions have been canceled or put on hold indefinitely, leaving many creatives in the fashion industry without work. We are checking in with six talented New York-based creatives, on how they are staying sane personally and afloat financially, while self-quarantined.

We are checking in with six talented creatives, who's out of work due to Covid-19, on how they are staying sane personally and afloat financially.

05/10/2020

As I’m writing this I just hit the 2 month mark of being self-quarantined! That’s 8 weeks of being inside, besides the occasional trip to the grocery store.

It sounds so depressing, but I have actually enjoyed it more than I thought possible!
Sure- there are things I miss about my normal life of course, but surprisingly little!

Now that we are hopefully nearing the end of this crazy time, I’m experiencing a slight panic about the thought of going back to normal! This feeling had me realize that I need to make some changes, and when would be better time to start than now?

Check out my post below on how to figure out what to bring with you into your new life, and what to leave behind!

Right now is a golden moment for change. Before we venture back to our normal life, we should take a moment to reflect on what we want to bring with us.