What are the consequences of hiring the wrong client? What if you need to make money but don't have any good clients yet? Do you start with UpWork or Fiverr?Ashley Dickerson-Ellison shares some great stories about leaving her teaching job when they moved overseas for a couple years. She starting her podcast editing business and did what many of us do: Offered services on UpWork.Make sure you stay to the end for the story about the guy who interrupted her trip, then came back and asked if she had references. It's a horrible, but funny story I think we can all relate to.<h2>Key Discussion Points</h2><ul><li>The cost of lower-value clients on commodity job websites</li><li>The mental shift from an employee to self-employed mindset</li><li>Building a personal brand with a podcast and website </li><li>The importance of getting help</li></ul> Episode Notes: https://podcasteditorsmastermind.com/episode/the-mental-health-of-hiring-the-wrong-client <h2>Our guest: Ashley Dickson-Ellison</h2>Ashley Dickson-Ellison has been in the podcasting world since 2018 with the launch of Unabridged, a podcast about books. She has 17 years of working in education before transitioning to full time podcast work in 2021. Ashley founded and runs Unabridged Digital Media Solutions, LLC, where she supports podcast launches, offers podcast consultations and strategy support, and provides ongoing podcast management with a full suite of services for several partners. In her free time, you'll find Ashley exploring the world and spending time outside with her life partner and two daughters. Find her at https://www.ashleydicksonellison.comConnect with Ashley:<ul><li><a href="https://www.ashleydicksonellison.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.ashleydicksonellison.com</a></li></ul> Mentioned in this episode:Podcast Editors Club NewsletterStay in touch with events, live streams, and news that YOU want. 
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