WTF is Website Strategy? with Brian David Hall

Today we're talking all things systems, planning and Dubsado with OBM Devin Lee! Self-proclaimed “fun big sis for your biz”, Devin is a Certified Online Business Manager who specializes in helping service providers get their time + energy back by perfecting their clients’ journey and putting admin tasks on autopilot, using the magic of Dubsado. Connect with Devin: Website: https://www.devinlee.com/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/devinleeobm/  Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@devinleeobm Connect with Isabel & Opal Templates: Shop templates Connect on Instagram!

Today we're talking about balancing digital wellness, boundaries and social media breaks as a freelancer who makes a living online, because honestly, it's tough! Luckily though, Saiyak is a digital wellness counselor for Gen Z & Millennial content creators who want to balance life, work, and technology in a digitally distracting world. Connect with Saiyak: https://saiyak.com/  Saiyak's digital wellness program, The Happy Medium Connect with Isabel & Opal Templates: Shop templates Connect on Instagram!

Today we're talking all things podcasting with Mags & Kim! Mags & Kim are your friendly neighborhood freelancing friends. Kim has freelanced full time for over 5 years and Mags for 3. Their passion project, the At Whit’s End podcast is now approaching its 3rd season! Connect with Mags & Kim: Anchor: https://anchor.fm/at-whits-end IG: @atwhitsendpodcast, @coldteasocial, @maggsymayco Connect with Isabel & Opal Templates: Shop templates Connect on Instagram!

Today I talked with my friend Lyd all about the importance of relationship marketing & networking as a freelancer. Listen in to find out how you can spend less time obsessing over content and more time making meaningful connections! Lydia-Renee Darling is an actor-writer and founder of Oh! (My Gosh) Creative Co., an entertainment marketing agency partnering with production companies and creative professionals. From Wisconsin, she splits her time between the US and UK. Connect with Lydia-Renee: ohmygoshcreative.co/services  https://www.instagram.com/ohmygoshcreative.co/  https://www.instagram.com/lydiareneedarling/  https://www.tiktok.com/@lydiareneedarling Leave a review for a chance to get a mini-website audit! Connect with Isabel & Opal Templates: Shop templates Connect on Instagram!

Welcome to season 2 of Freelance Gems! I'm your host, Isabel, web designer and founder of Squarespace template shop, Opal Templates. Today we're talking with my lovely friend Megan all about self care for freelancers! Megan Krepakevich is a mindset & personal development creator and ecommerce entrepreneur. Her content and products are designed to empower, inspire and motivate women with tools and resources to improve their mindset, self-management, and fulfill their hopes and dreams. Connect with Megan: Website: megankrepakevich.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/megankrepakevich/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/megankrepakevich Connect with Isabel & Opal Templates: Shop templates Connect on Instagram!

Welcome to season 2 of Freelance Gems! I'm your host, Isabel, web designer and founder of Squarespace template shop, Opal Templates. Sarah is a Pinterest manager and strategist for online service providers. When she's not helping business owners ditch the hustle, you can find her reading a good book with her cats or exploring a local coffee shop in North Carolina. Leave a review for a chance to get a mini-website audit! Connect with Sarah: Sarah's Instagram Connect with Isabel & Opal Templates: Shop templates Connect on Instagram!

Welcome to season 2 of Freelance Gems! I'm your host, Isabel, web designer and founder of Squarespace template shop, Opal Templates. Today we're talking with my friend Fernella Francis, content strategist & mental health advocate, to talk all things mental health, boundaries and freelancing - cause dang, being an anxious freelancer is intense! Leave a review for a chance to get a mini-website audit! Connect with Fernella: Fernella's Anxious Strategist Brand & Upcoming Podcast Fernella's Content Strategy Brand Connect with Isabel & Opal Templates: Shop templates Connect on Instagram!

Welcome to season 2 of Freelance Gems! I'm your host, Isabel, web designer and founder of Squarespace template shop, Opal Templates. Today we're talking with my friend Brian, a conversion optimization expert and analytics strategist, to learn WTF website strategy actually is, what it looks like for freelancers and why it's so important.  Connect with Brian: Brian's free landing page audit course!  Brian's website Connect with Isabel & Opal Templates: Shop templates Connect on Instagram!

Welcome to episode 14 of Freelance Gems! I'm your host, Isabel, web designer and founder of Squarespace template shop for online service providers, Opal Templates. Today's episode is a more casual chat about why I've decided to do podcast seasons of Freelance Gems instead of non-stop weekly episodes, my plans for the future of Freelance Gems & Opal Templates + why I'm choosing quality over consistency. If you've been feeling like you can't get off the content train - this episode is for you.  In the meantime, I'll still be active on Instagram so connect with me there! Talk to you in September!

Welcome to episode 14 of Freelance Gems! I'm your host, Isabel, web designer and founder of Squarespace template shop for online service providers, Opal Templates. Today I'm sharing 5 ways you can actually, truly start taking messy action and making things happen in your service based business. From setting challenges to putting sticky notes on your wall, there's so many ways you can motivate yourself and hold yourself accountable to taking messy action. Plus, once you start seeing the results from actually taking action - you won't want to stop! Ep 5: My Daily, Weekly & Quarterly Planning System - for more info on the 12 week planning system I can't stop talking about! Shop Moonstone, the newest Squarespace template designed for service-providers! Connect on Instagram