The Savvy Scribe
The Savvy Scribe, a podcast for savvy nurse writers and creatives who want to grow a profitable freelance writing business. Hear some stories about life and entrepreneurship from your host, Janine Kelbach RNC-OB, and her guests. Each episode is jam-packed with actionable tips in growing your business, goal planning, freelancing, productivity, life tools, and many more!
Episodes
271 episodes
EP279: Building Your Content Marketing Trifecta: How Marrying Social Media, Blog Content, and Email Marketing Completes Your Marketing Ecosystem
Welcome to another engaging episode of The Savvy Scribe Podcast! Today, we’re joined by Ashley Mason, the savvy founder of Dash of Social, who’s here to demystify the ins and outs of impactful cont...
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Episode 279
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33:34
EP278: Crafting Proposals for a Potential Client
In today’s episode, we’re diving into the art of crafting compelling proposals for potential clients. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your skills, this discussion will be invaluable for landing those crucial contracts....
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Episode 278
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13:25
EP277: Proposal Perfection: Winning Clients with Your Words with Frederick Dudek
Welcome to another episode of The Savvy Scribe podcast, where we dive deep into the art of crafting winning proposals that stand out and secure clients. Today, we’re joined by Frederick Dudek, an expert in proposal writing and winning bids, who...
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Episode 276
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40:08
EP276: Getting Back Into the Productive Fall
Welcome to a fresh episode of The Savvy Scribe podcast where today, we’re diving into the essential strategies for shaking off the summer sluggishness and gearing up for a productive fall. As many of you have noticed, this transition period oft...
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8:06
EP275: Creating Successful Proposals Tailored to Your Audience with Tina Baxter
Welcome back to The Savvy Scribe podcast! Today, we’re diving into the art of crafting proposals that resonate. Joining us is Tina M. Baxter, an expert in legal nurse consulting and the founder of Baxter Professional Services. With a wealth of ...
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Episode 275
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24:45
EP274: Networking at Conferences
Welcome to today’s episode! As we head into conference season, it’s the perfect time to talk about a unique and powerful way to market your freelance business—by attending conferences. Whether you’re fully booked or just starting out, keeping y...
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Episode 274
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13:27
EP273: Summer Fun and Business Growth: July Wrap-Up & Exciting Updates
Welcome to The Savvy Scribe podcast! This episode is a catch-up and our update in July and a look forward to August.Summer Fun and Business Growth UpdatesKey highlights in this episode:July Recap
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Episode 273
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13:00
EP272: Personal Report: Finding Balance and Focus with the Report Method
My Personal Report FrameworkCheck out “Darling Girls” by Sally Hepworth.I’ve been making cottage cheese protein bagels
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Episode 272
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20:22
271: Client Sourcing and Sales Strategies for Freelance Writers with Lynn Whitbeck
Join us in today’s episode with the Queen of Sales, Lynn Whitbeck, who will share her sales strategies to win freelance writing clients!About Lynn WhitbeckLynn Whitbeck is the Queen of Sales. Business own...
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Episode 271
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39:44
EP270: Work Report: Trends, Tools, and Transformations
In this episode of The Savvy Scribe podcast, I’m sharing the latest trend of sharing personal and professional updates or my “work report.”. Get an inside look at what I’m currently reading, the innovative changes happening at Savvy Nurse Write...
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Episode 269
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15:48
EP269: Freelancer on the Rise: Getting Yourself Out of Bargain Basement Pricing Mentality with Amy Posner
In this new episode of The Savvy Scribe podcast, we’re diving deep into a topic that keeps your business humming – pricing! Joining me today is Amy Posner, who is really good at building successful digital businesses – and she’s here t...
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Episode 270
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31:16
EP268: Pricing and Building Client Relationships During the Summer Surge
We’re talking about the summer surge, a period of increased demand for freelance writers. I’m going to share my tips on how to make the most of this busy season including:Adjusting pricing strategy for rush projectsP...
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Episode 268
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7:36
EP267: Revolutionize Your Client Management: The Secret to Streamlining Operations with Pamela Dale
Welcome to another exciting episode of The Savvy Scribe podcast! Today, we have a special guest, Pamela, a distinguished leader in digital transformation. With her expertise in process automation, client acquisition, digital marketing, and buil...
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Episode 267
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54:27
EP266: Summer Surge Episode 1: Mastering the Summer Surge — Preparing and Optimizing Workflows
Summer is in the air! In today’s episode, we tackle the question, “What does summer mean for freelancers?” and explore what the summer surge specifically entails. As the season changes, so does the demand for content. I will discuss how to mana...
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Episode 266
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9:39
EP265 – The Freelance Formula: Leslie Catalano and Janine Kelbach’s Guide to Success
Today’s episode is brimming with excitement because I’m joined by Leslie Catalano, a highly accomplished freelance nurse writer! We thought of doing this episode together to share our personal journeys, aiming to provide insights that can help ...
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Episode 257
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40:19
EP264: 3 Strategies for Streamlining Your Business to Skyrocket Your Freelance Writing Success
Welcome to the Savvy Scribe podcast! Today, we’ll explore how streamlining your business can help you manage operations and systems more effectively. By implementing efficient systems and processes, you can save time, reduce your workload, and ...
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Episode 264
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48:46
EP263: Freelancing Freedom: Conquering Finances with Google Workspace
Hey there, freelance friends! Feeling stressed about spreadsheets and struggling to stay on top of your finances? In this episode, we’ll unveil the hidden power of Google Workspace –– specifically Drive, Docs, and Sheets –– to manage your freel...
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Episode 262
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10:30
EP262: Freelancing Freedom: Mastering Project Management with ClickUp
Hey there, fellow freelancers! Feeling overwhelmed by juggling tasks and deadlines? In this episode, we’ll dive deep into ClickUp, a powerful project management tool designed to transform how you manage your workload and free up your time.<...
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Episode 263
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11:59
EP261: Steps and Tools Necessary to Scale Your Freelance PAY With Catherine Collins
In today’s episode, we’re diving deep into the world of freelance writing and uncovering the essential steps and powerful tools you need to scale your freelance pay. Our guest, Catherine Collins, shares her remarkable journey — from $8 a...
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Episode 261
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35:28
EP260: 3 Reasons You are Not Converting Cold Leads and How to Fix It With Jasmine Haitalani
Join us on today’s episode of The Savvy Scribe podcast, where we dive into the art of mastering sales calls and the crucial strategies for converting cold leads. Whether you’re new to discovery calls or have been navigating them for years, this...
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Episode 260
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38:30
EP259: Value-Based Pricing vs. Time-Based Billing
This episode dives into a crucial aspect of any freelance business: pricing. I know many freelancers are struggling to determine their rates so today, I am exploring the concept of value-based pricing, a model that could revolutio...
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Episode 259
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7:50
EP258: 4 Essential Systems All Freelancers Should Have in Place With Patti Meyer
Welcome to The Savvy Scribe podcast! Today, we’re diving into essential systems for your business with our guest, Patti Meyer, CEO and Founder of BizMagic Virtual Business Management Solutions. Patt...
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Episode 258
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33:33
EP257: The Psychology of Pricing for Freelance Writers
Today, we’re diving into the psychology of pricing for freelance writers. We’ll explore the intricacies of valuing your services appropriately and the importance of premium pricing. Understanding the psychology behind pricing and learning to po...
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Episode 257
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12:05
EP256: How to Harness Consistency With Guest Michal Stawicki
Today, we have a special guest, Michal Stawicki, also known as Mr. Consistency. We’re diving into the world of productivity and time management, exploring how to master the art of consistency. Stay tuned for an insightful conversation!Mi...
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Episode 256
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33:47
EP255: How I Launched a Business While Eight Months Pregnant With Leslie Danford
In today’s episode, we delve into the remarkable journey of entrepreneurship against all odds with our special guest, Leslie Danford. Leslie embarked on creating her own business during a time most would find daunting—eight months pregnant and ...
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Episode 254
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30:32