RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_4457d0fc-c804-4709-b30f-9952bbf46ecf -- Rendered At Sat, 27 Jun 2026 05:19:04 +0000 Wobizzle https://redcircle.com/shows/wobizzle en Copyright Michelle West and Melissa Miller Young The Wobizzle Podcast is an extension of Wobizzle.com, and intended to serve as a source of information, insight and community for women who own or aspire to own their own businesses. studioDNA | Michelle West and Melissa Miller Young The Wobizzle Podcast is an extension of Wobizzle.com, and intended to serve as a source of information, insight and community for women who own or aspire to own their own businesses.<br /><br />Hosts Michelle (West) and Melissa (Miller Young) recognize that female entrepreneurship is on a rapid rise, and together, they want to help fuel that growth. To do that, they have created an online resource customized to the needs of the female entrepreneur. Wobizzle.com is a place where women can learn from one another, where they aren’t afraid to show enthusiasm and are comfortable asking questions. Michelle and Melissa want to be a catalyst that inspires women to pursue their dreams of business ownership and promote women helping other women to reach their goals.<br /><br />The Wobizzle Podcast is an extension of Wobizzle.com, and intended to serve as a source of information, insight and community for women who own or aspire to own their own businesses.<br /><br />Hosts Michelle (West) and Melissa (Miller Young) recognize that female entrepreneurship is on a rapid rise, and together, they want to help fuel that growth. To do that, they have created an online resource customized to the needs of the female entrepreneur. Wobizzle.com is a place where women can learn from one another, where they aren’t afraid to show enthusiasm and are comfortable asking questions. Michelle and Melissa want to be a catalyst that inspires women to pursue their dreams of business ownership and promote women helping other women to reach their goals.<br /><br />Through the website and The Wobizzle Podcast, Michelle and Melissa aspire to be the go-to resource for information, insight and community for female entrepreneurs, and each episode of The Wobizzle Podcast is filled with tips, tools, and more than a few laughs intended to help women realize their own entrepreneurial dreams. 4457d0fc-c804-4709-b30f-9952bbf46ecf The Wobizzle Podcast is an extension of Wobizzle.com, and intended to serve as a source of information, insight and community for women who own or aspire to own their own businesses.


Hosts Michelle (West) and Melissa (Miller Young) recognize that female entrepreneurship is on a rapid rise, and together, they want to help fuel that growth. To do that, they have created an online resource customized to the needs of the female entrepreneur. Wobizzle.com is a place where women can learn from one another, where they aren’t afraid to show enthusiasm and are comfortable asking questions. Michelle and Melissa want to be a catalyst that inspires women to pursue their dreams of business ownership and promote women helping other women to reach their goals.


The Wobizzle Podcast is an extension of Wobizzle.com, and intended to serve as a source of information, insight and community for women who own or aspire to own their own businesses.


Hosts Michelle (West) and Melissa (Miller Young) recognize that female entrepreneurship is on a rapid rise, and together, they want to help fuel that growth. To do that, they have created an online resource customized to the needs of the female entrepreneur. Wobizzle.com is a place where women can learn from one another, where they aren’t afraid to show enthusiasm and are comfortable asking questions. Michelle and Melissa want to be a catalyst that inspires women to pursue their dreams of business ownership and promote women helping other women to reach their goals.


Through the website and The Wobizzle Podcast, Michelle and Melissa aspire to be the go-to resource for information, insight and community for female entrepreneurs, and each episode of The Wobizzle Podcast is filled with tips, tools, and more than a few laughs intended to help women realize their own entrepreneurial dreams.

]]> episodic no studioDNA | Michelle West and Melissa Miller Young contact@wobizzle.com https://feeds.redcircle.com/4457d0fc-c804-4709-b30f-9952bbf46ecf false full S2 E08: An Interview With Beth Z – Your NerdyBestFriend S2 E08: An Interview With Beth Z – Your NerdyBestFriend studioDNA | Michelle West and Melissa Miller Young In this fun and informative episode, Melissa and Michelle interview Beth Z of YourNerdyBestFriend.

Beth is a technology and app guru and a whole lot of fun. Listen in as Michelle and Melissa tap Beth’s beautiful brain for the lowdown on the latest tech tools to help make video conferencing more fun, the best apps for time management and improved focus, and a whole lot more. Find Beth at www.yournerdybestfriend.com or text NERD to 66866.

Here are the tools Beth refers to in this episode.

Make virtual meetings more fun with:

Stream Deck (www.elgato.com)

Ecamm (ecamm.com)

OBS (www.obsproject.com)

Mmhmm (www.mmhmm.app)

Manycam (manycam.com)

Fend off online distractions with:

StayFocusd (www.stayfocusd.com)

Forest (www.forestapp.cc)

Stop being terrible with passwords. Use one of these instead.

Last Pass (www.lastpass.com)

1Password (www.1password.com)

Dashlane (www.dashlane.com)

Transfer large files with:

Dropbox (www.dropbox.com)

Google Drive

Use these tools for recording and transcribing important conversations and interviews.

Otter (www.otter.ai)

Descript (www.descript.com)

]]> <p>In this fun and informative episode, Melissa and Michelle interview Beth Z of YourNerdyBestFriend.</p><p>Beth is a technology and app guru and a whole lot of fun. Listen in as Michelle and Melissa tap Beth’s beautiful brain for the lowdown on the latest tech tools to help make video conferencing more fun, the best apps for time management and improved focus, and a whole lot more. Find Beth at <a href="http://www.yournerdybestfriend.com" rel="nofollow">www.yournerdybestfriend.com</a> or text NERD to 66866.</p><p>Here are the tools Beth refers to in this episode.</p><p>Make virtual meetings more fun with:</p><p>Stream Deck (www.elgato.com)</p><p>Ecamm (ecamm.com)</p><p>OBS (www.obsproject.com)</p><p>Mmhmm (www.mmhmm.app)</p><p>Manycam (manycam.com)</p><p>Fend off online distractions with:</p><p>StayFocusd (www.stayfocusd.com)</p><p>Forest (www.forestapp.cc)</p><p>Stop being terrible with passwords. Use one of these instead.</p><p>Last Pass (www.lastpass.com)</p><p>1Password (www.1password.com)</p><p>Dashlane (www.dashlane.com)</p><p>Transfer large files with:</p><p>Dropbox (www.dropbox.com)</p><p>Google Drive</p><p>Use these tools for recording and transcribing important conversations and interviews.</p><p>Otter (www.otter.ai)</p><p>Descript (www.descript.com)</p> 37783178-598a-4ec1-b840-e5324b8e659a https://www.spreaker.com/show/wobizzle Tue, 23 Feb 2021 20:28:03 +0000 2156 false full S2 E07: The Psychology of Resilience: Tapping Into Your Ability To Thrive In Chaos S2 E07: The Psychology of Resilience: Tapping Into Your Ability To Thrive In Chaos 7 2 studioDNA | Michelle West and Melissa Miller Young The struggle is most definitely real! The challenges and uncertainty of the ongoing pandemic are taking a toll on all of us. In this episode, Melissa and Michelle interview Dr. Dayle Lattie, a licensed clinical psychologist and professional “coach for life,” on the psychology of resilience and how you can train your brain to be more resilient and thrive in the face of chaos and conflict.

Find out more about Dr. Lattie at drlattie.com.

]]> <p>The struggle is most definitely real! The challenges and uncertainty of the ongoing pandemic are taking a toll on all of us. In this episode, Melissa and Michelle interview Dr. Dayle Lattie, a licensed clinical psychologist and professional “coach for life,” on the psychology of resilience and how you can train your brain to be more resilient and thrive in the face of chaos and conflict.</p><p>Find out more about Dr. Lattie at drlattie.com.</p> 60c9cb29-73d0-4420-a625-27fef88cd55d https://www.spreaker.com/show/wobizzle Tue, 26 Jan 2021 15:40:18 +0000 2773 false full S2 E06: Keep Politics, Religion & The Great Pumpkin Out Of Your Marketing Mix S2 E06: Keep Politics, Religion & The Great Pumpkin Out Of Your Marketing Mix 6 2 studioDNA | Michelle West and Melissa Miller Young We’ve all got opinions, and social media gives us so many ways to share them. But that doesn’t mean you should. In this week’s episode, Melissa and Michelle share some real life examples of how letting your feelings fly on Facebook and other social media could harm your business.

]]> <p>We’ve all got opinions, and social media gives us so many ways to share them. But that doesn’t mean you should. In this week’s episode, Melissa and Michelle share some real life examples of how letting your feelings fly on Facebook and other social media could harm your business.</p> b8dfcb5a-174e-46c0-810d-04cd5bbc99bb https://www.spreaker.com/show/wobizzle Tue, 29 Dec 2020 18:18:46 +0000 2715 false full S2 E05: The Five Things We Wish Someone Had Told Us Before We Started Freelancing S2 E05: The Five Things We Wish Someone Had Told Us Before We Started Freelancing studioDNA | Michelle West and Melissa Miller Young From fighting off Imposter Syndrome to not giving away the farm, in this episode of The Wobizzle Podcast, Michelle and Melissa reminisce over the five things they wish someone had told them before they launched their freelancing careers.

]]> <p>From fighting off Imposter Syndrome to not giving away the farm, in this episode of The Wobizzle Podcast, Michelle and Melissa reminisce over the five things they wish someone had told them before they launched their freelancing careers.</p> 214ea2ba-af26-4e9c-ad96-6d912c5e1206 https://www.spreaker.com/show/wobizzle Tue, 01 Dec 2020 17:06:32 +0000 2559 false full S2 E04: The Wobizzle Podcast: The Minimalist’s Guide To Managing Social Media S2 E04: The Wobizzle Podcast: The Minimalist’s Guide To Managing Social Media 4 2 studioDNA | Michelle West and Melissa Miller Young Not enough time (or energy) for managing social media? In this week's episode of The Wobizzle Podcast- the Minimalist's Guide To Managing Social Media, Melissa and Michelle interview Claire Sakaoka, owner of the public relations and digital marketing firm, Engage5w to get social media management tips for time-crunched freelancers and solopreneurs.

]]> <p>Not enough time (or energy) for managing social media? In this week&#39;s episode of The Wobizzle Podcast- the Minimalist&#39;s Guide To Managing Social Media, Melissa and Michelle interview Claire Sakaoka, owner of the public relations and digital marketing firm, <a href="https://www.engage5w.com/" rel="nofollow">Engage5w</a> to get social media management tips for time-crunched freelancers and solopreneurs.</p> 3e628903-72d6-4e15-833d-ac6817ca660a https://www.spreaker.com/show/wobizzle Tue, 10 Nov 2020 14:56:45 +0000 2706 false full S2 E03 - Get Off To A Fabulous Start In 2021 S2 E03 - Get Off To A Fabulous Start In 2021 3 2 studioDNA | Michelle West and Melissa Miller Young It’s not too early to start setting your freelance business up for success in the new year. In this episode, Melissa and Michelle guide listeners through the action steps they can be taking right now to help grow their client bases and their revenue in 2021.

]]> <p>It’s not too early to start setting your freelance business up for success in the new year. In this episode, Melissa and Michelle guide listeners through the action steps they can be taking right now to help grow their client bases and their revenue in 2021.</p> c7c81469-e6a8-4515-9a80-40da0d8c0a5d https://www.spreaker.com/show/wobizzle Mon, 26 Oct 2020 21:32:05 +0000 3506 false full S2 E02 - A Freelancer’s Guide To Staying Organized & Productive S2 E02 - A Freelancer’s Guide To Staying Organized & Productive 2 2 studioDNA | Michelle West and Melissa Miller Young One of the keys to successful freelancing is being able to manage multiple projects at once. In this episode of The Wobizzle Podcast, Melissa and Michelle share their favorite tips for keeping projects organized, staying ahead of deadlines and doing it all while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

]]> <p>One of the keys to successful freelancing is being able to manage multiple projects at once. In this episode of The Wobizzle Podcast, Melissa and Michelle share their favorite tips for keeping projects organized, staying ahead of deadlines and doing it all while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.</p> 7e27b929-632e-4445-985f-cb9c3c06b3c5 https://www.spreaker.com/show/wobizzle Tue, 13 Oct 2020 16:01:56 +0000 2762 false full S2 E01 - The Pandemic Pivot S2 E01 - The Pandemic Pivot 1 2 studioDNA | Michelle West and Melissa Miller Young COVID-19 has turned everyone’s lives upside down. But opportunities to launch a freelance career or grow your existing freelance business are out there.

In this episode, Michelle and Melissa highlight the most important characteristics of successful freelancers and offer tips for women who have lost their jobs due to COVID-19 or who are feeling job insecure and are considering freelancing as their next career move.

]]> <p>COVID-19 has turned everyone’s lives upside down. But opportunities to launch a freelance career or grow your existing freelance business are out there.</p><p>In this episode, Michelle and Melissa highlight the most important characteristics of successful freelancers and offer tips for women who have lost their jobs due to COVID-19 or who are feeling job insecure and are considering freelancing as their next career move.</p> 851bae5f-9b12-4a78-89f7-c46224fdced1 https://www.spreaker.com/show/wobizzle Wed, 30 Sep 2020 01:06:29 +0000 3079 false full 10a: Back to the Studio 10a: Back to the Studio 10 1 studioDNA | Michelle West and Melissa Miller Young What a summer! Michelle and Melissa are back in the studio after a summer hiatus and are ready to help you get prepared for a productive fall! A little travel, a little time off, and some great summer sunshine can help reset even the busiest... What a summer! Michelle and Melissa are back in the studio after a summer hiatus and are ready to help you get prepared for a productive fall! A little travel, a little time off, and some great summer sunshine can help reset even the busiest entrepreneur and the process definitely helped us re-focus and tackle the workload with renewed enthusiasm. Here’s to growth and change and making the most of the coming season! What a summer! Michelle and Melissa are back in the studio after a summer hiatus and are ready to help you get prepared for a productive fall! A little travel, a little time off, and some great summer sunshine can help reset even the busiest entrepreneur and the process definitely helped us re-focus and tackle the workload with renewed enthusiasm. Here’s to growth and change and making the most of the coming season!

]]> <p>What a summer! Michelle and Melissa are back in the studio after a summer hiatus and are ready to help you get prepared for a productive fall! A little travel, a little time off, and some great summer sunshine can help reset even the busiest entrepreneur and the process definitely helped us re-focus and tackle the workload with renewed enthusiasm. Here’s to growth and change and making the most of the coming season!</p> https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19228859 https://www.spreaker.com/user/studiodna/w10 Wed, 25 Sep 2019 12:38:30 +0000 1075 false full 9: Setting & Raising Rates 9: Setting & Raising Rates 9 1 studioDNA | Michelle West and Melissa Miller Young Are you struggling with setting a freelance rate? Let's face it ladies. We're all ready to rally on the issue of pay equality in the workplace, but we are notorious for charging too little for our freelance work. So, how do you set a rate that is... Are you struggling with setting a freelance rate? Let's face it ladies. We're all ready to rally on the issue of pay equality in the workplace, but we are notorious for charging too little for our freelance work. So, how do you set a rate that is compatible with the value that you and your expertise bring to the table? Today, Michelle and Melissa tackle the tough topic of what you should charge. They'll have tips for setting a freelance rate, giving yourself a raise on a regular basis, how to handle pricing on flat rate projects, and warning signs and strategies for dealing with clients who want to pay less. All this, plus the light-hearted laughter you've come to expect from the women of Wobizzle. Are you struggling with setting a freelance rate? Let's face it ladies. We're all ready to rally on the issue of pay equality in the workplace, but we are notorious for charging too little for our freelance work. So, how do you set a rate that is compatible with the value that you and your expertise bring to the table? Today, Michelle and Melissa tackle the tough topic of what you should charge. They'll have tips for setting a freelance rate, giving yourself a raise on a regular basis, how to handle pricing on flat rate projects, and warning signs and strategies for dealing with clients who want to pay less. All this, plus the light-hearted laughter you've come to expect from the women of Wobizzle.

]]> <p>Are you struggling with setting a freelance rate? Let&#39;s face it ladies. We&#39;re all ready to rally on the issue of pay equality in the workplace, but we are notorious for charging too little for our freelance work. So, how do you set a rate that is compatible with the value that you and your expertise bring to the table? Today, Michelle and Melissa tackle the tough topic of what you should charge. They&#39;ll have tips for setting a freelance rate, giving yourself a raise on a regular basis, how to handle pricing on flat rate projects, and warning signs and strategies for dealing with clients who want to pay less. All this, plus the light-hearted laughter you&#39;ve come to expect from the women of Wobizzle.</p> https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18563510 https://www.spreaker.com/user/studiodna/w9 Tue, 16 Jul 2019 15:23:48 +0000 3573 false full 8: Predatory Marketing 8: Predatory Marketing 8 1 studioDNA | Michelle West and Melissa Miller Young A lot of businesses fall victim to predatory marketing and may not even realize it. Today, Michelle and Melissa are going to talk about what predatory marketing is, how to spot it, and how to protect your business from it. This is not an attack on... A lot of businesses fall victim to predatory marketing and may not even realize it. Today, Michelle and Melissa are going to talk about what predatory marketing is, how to spot it, and how to protect your business from it. This is not an attack on sales professionals, but takes a hard look at those who are focused only on selling the product – whether it’s a good fit for the client or not. We recognize that shopping for ad space or marketing help can be overwhelming, especially if it’s not what you do. We’ve got tips to help you navigate and help you make sure that your marketing dollars are well spent! A lot of businesses fall victim to predatory marketing and may not even realize it. Today, Michelle and Melissa are going to talk about what predatory marketing is, how to spot it, and how to protect your business from it. This is not an attack on sales professionals, but takes a hard look at those who are focused only on selling the product – whether it’s a good fit for the client or not. We recognize that shopping for ad space or marketing help can be overwhelming, especially if it’s not what you do. We’ve got tips to help you navigate and help you make sure that your marketing dollars are well spent!

]]> <p>A lot of businesses fall victim to predatory marketing and may not even realize it. Today, Michelle and Melissa are going to talk about what predatory marketing is, how to spot it, and how to protect your business from it. This is not an attack on sales professionals, but takes a hard look at those who are focused only on selling the product – whether it’s a good fit for the client or not. We recognize that shopping for ad space or marketing help can be overwhelming, especially if it’s not what you do. We’ve got tips to help you navigate and help you make sure that your marketing dollars are well spent!</p> https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18362114 https://www.spreaker.com/user/studiodna/w8 Mon, 24 Jun 2019 17:57:35 +0000 3005 false full 7: When Is It Time to Fire a Client? 7: When Is It Time to Fire a Client? 7 1 studioDNA | Michelle West and Melissa Miller Young Not all clients are a good fit, and sometimes it’s better to part ways sooner rather than later. Today, Michelle and Melissa will discuss how to know when it’s time to fire a client, and how to do it gracefully. Sometimes it’s scope creep, sometimes... Not all clients are a good fit, and sometimes it’s better to part ways sooner rather than later. Today, Michelle and Melissa will discuss how to know when it’s time to fire a client, and how to do it gracefully. Sometimes it’s scope creep, sometimes the client is a haggler, or perhaps they push their way to the front of the line and expect you to be “always on”, and sometimes the project just isn’t a good fit. We get it, and know that when it’s time to let them go it’s super scary. Sometimes though, you just need to do it, for your own good and the good of the client. Not all clients are a good fit, and sometimes it’s better to part ways sooner rather than later. Today, Michelle and Melissa will discuss how to know when it’s time to fire a client, and how to do it gracefully. Sometimes it’s scope creep, sometimes the client is a haggler, or perhaps they push their way to the front of the line and expect you to be “always on”, and sometimes the project just isn’t a good fit. We get it, and know that when it’s time to let them go it’s super scary. Sometimes though, you just need to do it, for your own good and the good of the client.

]]> <p>Not all clients are a good fit, and sometimes it’s better to part ways sooner rather than later. Today, Michelle and Melissa will discuss how to know when it’s time to fire a client, and how to do it gracefully. Sometimes it’s scope creep, sometimes the client is a haggler, or perhaps they push their way to the front of the line and expect you to be “always on”, and sometimes the project just isn’t a good fit. We get it, and know that when it’s time to let them go it’s super scary. Sometimes though, you just need to do it, for your own good and the good of the client.</p> https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18160879 https://www.spreaker.com/user/studiodna/w7 Mon, 03 Jun 2019 17:31:16 +0000 3015 false full 6: When Was the Last Time You Had a Day Off? 6: When Was the Last Time You Had a Day Off? 6 1 studioDNA | Michelle West and Melissa Miller Young In today’s episode Michelle and Melissa look at why it’s important to take time off, and how to make it happen. Burnout is bad, and an “always-on” approach to work will lead to it fast. Busy isn’t always a good thing and if you don’t pace yourself,... In today’s episode Michelle and Melissa look at why it’s important to take time off, and how to make it happen. Burnout is bad, and an “always-on” approach to work will lead to it fast. Busy isn’t always a good thing and if you don’t pace yourself, your mental, emotional, and mental health will suffer. We share strategies to help you avoid the negative side-effects of high performance, and tips on forecasting, ways to maximize efficiency and workflow, and how to set a schedule and stick to it. In today’s episode Michelle and Melissa look at why it’s important to take time off, and how to make it happen. Burnout is bad, and an “always-on” approach to work will lead to it fast. Busy isn’t always a good thing and if you don’t pace yourself, your mental, emotional, and mental health will suffer. We share strategies to help you avoid the negative side-effects of high performance, and tips on forecasting, ways to maximize efficiency and workflow, and how to set a schedule and stick to it.

]]> <p>In today’s episode Michelle and Melissa look at why it’s important to take time off, and how to make it happen. Burnout is bad, and an “always-on” approach to work will lead to it fast. Busy isn’t always a good thing and if you don’t pace yourself, your mental, emotional, and mental health will suffer. We share strategies to help you avoid the negative side-effects of high performance, and tips on forecasting, ways to maximize efficiency and workflow, and how to set a schedule and stick to it.</p> https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17920126 https://www.spreaker.com/user/studiodna/w6 Mon, 13 May 2019 22:46:11 +0000 2575 false full 5: Surviving Peaks & Valleys 5: Surviving Peaks & Valleys 5 1 studioDNA | Michelle West and Melissa Miller Young Today Michelle and Melissa are tackling an issue every business owner has to deal with – surviving peaks and valleys. We share strategies on how to deal with the ups and downs of a changing workflow while you’re in the moment and look at ways to see... Today Michelle and Melissa are tackling an issue every business owner has to deal with – surviving peaks and valleys. We share strategies on how to deal with the ups and downs of a changing workflow while you’re in the moment and look at ways to see the peaks and valleys coming and plan accordingly. We also share tips on managing expectations, developing a more balanced schedule, and look at the always dreaded valley panic. Learn how to continue to deliver your best and ride the wave of small business ownership! Today Michelle and Melissa are tackling an issue every business owner has to deal with – surviving peaks and valleys. We share strategies on how to deal with the ups and downs of a changing workflow while you’re in the moment and look at ways to see the peaks and valleys coming and plan accordingly. We also share tips on managing expectations, developing a more balanced schedule, and look at the always dreaded valley panic. Learn how to continue to deliver your best and ride the wave of small business ownership!

]]> <p>Today Michelle and Melissa are tackling an issue every business owner has to deal with – surviving peaks and valleys. We share strategies on how to deal with the ups and downs of a changing workflow while you’re in the moment and look at ways to see the peaks and valleys coming and plan accordingly. We also share tips on managing expectations, developing a more balanced schedule, and look at the always dreaded valley panic. Learn how to continue to deliver your best and ride the wave of small business ownership!</p> https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17647459 https://www.spreaker.com/user/studiodna/w5 Mon, 15 Apr 2019 14:59:44 +0000 3508 false full 4: Scope Creep 4: Scope Creep 4 1 studioDNA | Michelle West and Melissa Miller Young In this episode, Michelle and Melissa tackle the issue of scope creep, aka the projects that start to creep beyond the scope of what was originally agreed upon. It happens, and while sometimes it can be a good thing, other times it can be problematic.... In this episode, Michelle and Melissa tackle the issue of scope creep, aka the projects that start to creep beyond the scope of what was originally agreed upon. It happens, and while sometimes it can be a good thing, other times it can be problematic. We discuss ways to communicate with the client when this happens, as well as ways to protect yourself financially, and how to protect your schedule as well as other clients and projects that you have going on. Learn how to stay in the zone of your money-making best, and make the projects you take on work for you. In this episode, Michelle and Melissa tackle the issue of scope creep, aka the projects that start to creep beyond the scope of what was originally agreed upon. It happens, and while sometimes it can be a good thing, other times it can be problematic. We discuss ways to communicate with the client when this happens, as well as ways to protect yourself financially, and how to protect your schedule as well as other clients and projects that you have going on. Learn how to stay in the zone of your money-making best, and make the projects you take on work for you.

]]> <p>In this episode, Michelle and Melissa tackle the issue of scope creep, aka the projects that start to creep beyond the scope of what was originally agreed upon. It happens, and while sometimes it can be a good thing, other times it can be problematic. We discuss ways to communicate with the client when this happens, as well as ways to protect yourself financially, and how to protect your schedule as well as other clients and projects that you have going on. Learn how to stay in the zone of your money-making best, and make the projects you take on work for you.</p> https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17476075 https://www.spreaker.com/user/studiodna/w4 Fri, 29 Mar 2019 19:44:33 +0000 2499 false full 3: The Art of the Pivot 3: The Art of the Pivot 3 1 studioDNA | Michelle West and Melissa Miller Young In this episode, Michelle and Melissa talk about the art of the pivot. Regardless of your industry, it’s a given that your business will evolve over time and we discuss how you need to expect it and be ready for it. We also look at the importance of... In this episode, Michelle and Melissa talk about the art of the pivot. Regardless of your industry, it’s a given that your business will evolve over time and we discuss how you need to expect it and be ready for it. We also look at the importance of paying attention to trends, keeping up with technology, and adapting quickly to meet the needs of your clients (or customers). You’re responsible for your own success, so get comfortable with the pivot - your ability to stay competitive in an ever-changing marketplace depends on it! In this episode, Michelle and Melissa talk about the art of the pivot. Regardless of your industry, it’s a given that your business will evolve over time and we discuss how you need to expect it and be ready for it. We also look at the importance of paying attention to trends, keeping up with technology, and adapting quickly to meet the needs of your clients (or customers). You’re responsible for your own success, so get comfortable with the pivot - your ability to stay competitive in an ever-changing marketplace depends on it!

]]> <p>In this episode, Michelle and Melissa talk about the art of the pivot. Regardless of your industry, it’s a given that your business will evolve over time and we discuss how you need to expect it and be ready for it. We also look at the importance of paying attention to trends, keeping up with technology, and adapting quickly to meet the needs of your clients (or customers). You’re responsible for your own success, so get comfortable with the pivot - your ability to stay competitive in an ever-changing marketplace depends on it!</p> https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17311490 https://www.spreaker.com/user/studiodna/w3 Wed, 13 Mar 2019 17:16:07 +0000 2556 false full 2: Getting Paid 2: Getting Paid 2 1 studioDNA | Michelle West and Melissa Miller Young Michelle and Melissa talk about getting paid. If you’re a full-time freelancer, you’ve no doubt had to deal with slow paying or even no-paying clients. We’ve been there, and today will discuss the importance of a contract, the art of the advance,... Michelle and Melissa talk about getting paid. If you’re a full-time freelancer, you’ve no doubt had to deal with slow paying or even no-paying clients. We’ve been there, and today will discuss the importance of a contract, the art of the advance, invoicing and collection strategies, general tips and tricks for getting paid faster, and some tools to help you keep it all together. Michelle and Melissa talk about getting paid. If you’re a full-time freelancer, you’ve no doubt had to deal with slow paying or even no-paying clients. We’ve been there, and today will discuss the importance of a contract, the art of the advance, invoicing and collection strategies, general tips and tricks for getting paid faster, and some tools to help you keep it all together.

]]> <p>Michelle and Melissa talk about getting paid. If you’re a full-time freelancer, you’ve no doubt had to deal with slow paying or even no-paying clients. We’ve been there, and today will discuss the importance of a contract, the art of the advance, invoicing and collection strategies, general tips and tricks for getting paid faster, and some tools to help you keep it all together.</p> https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17182388 https://www.spreaker.com/user/studiodna/w2 Thu, 28 Feb 2019 14:50:01 +0000 2630 false full 1: Make Working From Home Work 1: Make Working From Home Work 1 1 studioDNA | Michelle West and Melissa Miller Young With this episode of The Wobizzle Podcast, Michelle and Melissa tackle ways to make working from home work. Looking at everything from things to think about before you get started to maximizing space, setting boundaries, and finding support, the... With this episode of The Wobizzle Podcast,<br />Michelle and Melissa tackle ways to make working from home work. Looking at everything from<br />things to think about before you get started to maximizing space, setting boundaries, and<br />finding support, the home-based veterans share their own experiences, and lessons learned<br />along the way. With this episode of The Wobizzle Podcast,

Michelle and Melissa tackle ways to make working from home work. Looking at everything from

things to think about before you get started to maximizing space, setting boundaries, and

finding support, the home-based veterans share their own experiences, and lessons learned

along the way.

]]> <p>With this episode of The Wobizzle Podcast,</p><p>Michelle and Melissa tackle ways to make working from home work. Looking at everything from</p><p>things to think about before you get started to maximizing space, setting boundaries, and</p><p>finding support, the home-based veterans share their own experiences, and lessons learned</p><p>along the way.</p> https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16896598 https://www.spreaker.com/user/studiodna/w1 Thu, 31 Jan 2019 19:50:28 +0000 3128 false full 0: Intro 0: Intro studioDNA | Michelle West and Melissa Miller Young The Wobizzle Podcast is an extension of Wobizzle.com, which serves as a resource for women who own or aspire to own their own businesses. Hosts Michelle (West) and Melissa (Miller Young) both want to help other women, and with each episode will... The Wobizzle Podcast is an extension of Wobizzle.com, which serves as a<br />resource for women who own or aspire to own their own businesses. Hosts Michelle (West)<br />and Melissa (Miller Young) both want to help other women, and with each episode will provide<br />the tips and tools you need to succeed. resource for women who own or aspire to own their own businesses. Hosts Michelle (West)
and Melissa (Miller Young) both want to help other women, and with each episode will provide
the tips and tools you need to succeed.]]> The Wobizzle Podcast is an extension of Wobizzle.com, which serves as a<br/>resource for women who own or aspire to own their own businesses. Hosts Michelle (West)<br/>and Melissa (Miller Young) both want to help other women, and with each episode will provide<br/>the tips and tools you need to succeed. https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16896589 https://www.spreaker.com/user/studiodna/w0 Thu, 31 Jan 2019 19:49:14 +0000 599 false