How to Establish Boundaries With Potential Clients

by Joleene Moody | May 16, 2018 | For Biz Owners, For Creatives

If you’re anything like I used to be, you don’t know how to establish boundaries with potential clients. You take a million phone calls, answer emails at all hours of the night, and let them tell you how things will go down. All of that is about to change. No more...

The [Secret] Power of a Round-Up Blog Post

by Joleene Moody | Oct 16, 2017 | For Biz Owners

I have a secret blog post approach that you should know about. Okay, so it’s not really secret, but it seems to be coveted enough that most bloggers aren’t taking advantage of it. It’s called a Round-Up Post, and it’s changing the way traffic is moving to your site....

5 Reasons Why You Should Stop Asking Writers for a “Sample”

by Joleene Moody | Oct 2, 2017 | For Aspiring Writers, For Biz Owners

We ask for samples at the ice cream store. Sometimes we ask for samples at the deli counter. And sometimes, we nab samples of carpet or tile flooring to bring home so we can decide if we’ve made the right choice. I get it. Samples help you make a more informed...

[EXPERT ROUND-UP] 5 Reasons Why You Should Buck Up for a Professional Writer

by Joleene Moody | Sep 18, 2017 | For Biz Owners

I know what you’re thinking: “Joleene, you’re a writer who commands premium prices. Of course, you’re going to write a post encouraging business owners to buck up.” Yes, of course, I am. And here’s why: I’ve had three clients...

7 [KICK ASS] Reasons Why Your Business Should Have a Blog

by Joleene Moody | Jul 10, 2017 | For Aspiring Writers, For Biz Owners

I know, I know, you don’t believe in blogging for business. It’s a waste of time. OR… …You don’t know where to begin or what to write. But my friends, without a blog THAT DRIVES TRAFFIC, you’re going to be stuck with a website that...

Tips to Stop Giving Your Ideas Away During a Consultation

by Joleene Moody | Jun 26, 2017 | For Aspiring Writers, For Biz Owners

As long as I’ve been conducting consultations, I still make the mistake of giving away too much information during the initial call. And what happens? Those I give it to don’t engage with me. Instead, they take what I’ve said and move on, either...