#217 How to Leave Your 9-5 Job to Become a Full-time Freelance Digital Marketing Assistant with Emily Reagan

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I get this question all the time: “If I’m already freelancing, how can I transition to working full-time as a service provider so I can stop working for the man in my 9 to 5 job?”

In this bonus episode, I wanted to talk about this because so many people are in a 9 to 5 and they add freelancing as a side hustle (like I did 13 years ago). And then they start to see the writing on the wall. This could be a legit business where you’re self-employed and offering digital services– anything from email marketing, social media, affiliate and launch management to podcast editing, all of that as a real business.

It's a big jump from doing this work in the cracks of time, evenings, and weekends to an independent contractor business that’s replacing your full-time income. But how do you actually make the switch?

I’m answering this burning question and sharing more about

• 4 things you need to do so you can go full-on into freelancing
• How to make sure you’re financially prepared
• Networking and building client relationships
• Practical ways to avoid burnout while still juggling a full-time job
• How you can learn to become a freelance service provider

If you’re balancing a traditional job with a freelance side gig and want more flexibility, you CAN make this transition a reality.

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Links mentioned in the Show:

• Episode 127: Marci Sanders’ Freelancer Story: How She Quit Her 9-5 Job
• Episode 4: The Language Arts Teacher Who Transformed Herself into a Unicorn with Marilee Haynes

Connect with Emily:

• Facebook Community: Emily’s Unicorn Digital Marketing Assistant Lab
• Instagram: @emilyreaganpr
• Facebook: @emilyreaganpr

3 ways we can work together:

1. Get on the waitlist for the Live Unicorn Digital Marketing Assistant School. My signature course on digital marketing implementation will give you the confidence and teach you HOW to do the work that’s in demand and highly marketable. This is the secret weapon to getting booked out. Or get started now with the Self-Study version of UDMA School here.
2. Got the skills but need help getting your digital marketing services business to take off? I’ve got an advanced tight-knit referral and networking community that can help and I would love for you to apply here for the Digital Marketing Workgroup. You’ll get the latest updates and trainings, networking opps and job leads from online business owners who are looking to hire digital marketing implementers and assistants.
3. Looking for a fast way to get your foot in the door with up-to-date skills? Take my 2-hour Quickstart to Facebook Community Management workshop and learn how to help online business owners like course creators and membership site owners manage and engage their community

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