Austin L. Church

Austin L. Church, a freelance business coach and founder of Freelance Cake, shares his expertise on avoiding burnout and building sustainable work systems. He recounts his own journey through burnout and highlights the importance of recognizing warning signs like irritability and low energy. Austin introduces a four-part framework for diagnosing problems and emphasizes the interdependence of work and personal systems. He also shares practical tips like taking real vacations and using reflective questions to prioritize what truly matters.

Guest Austin L. Church, an expert on money mindset, discusses achieving financial success as a freelancer. They explore beliefs about money, the importance of pricing, and the future of freelancing. They also discuss setting smart strategic prices, finding wealthy role models, addressing conditioning around money, and mastering pricing strategies. Additionally, they explore the future of freelance writing, the role of unique skills, and the competitive advantage of humans in ideation. The chapter ends with a discussion on therapy and an overview of Austin L. Church's book on freelance income.

This week’s guest is Austin L. Church, a freelancer, author, and founder of Freelance Cake, who emphasizes the importance of letting go of what's unproductive. He discusses how pruning commitments can create space for what truly matters, both in work and family life. Austin critiques lengthy business books, highlighting the value of returning to fundamental ideas. He shares insights on shifting attention from negativity to gratitude and the significance of focusing energy for greater impact. Parenting tips also underscore the importance of presence over perfection.

Austin L. Church, a branding strategist for e-commerce founders and fractional CMO, shares insights from his book, "Free Money." He discusses how childhood money beliefs shape freelancer success and the importance of financial literacy. Austin reveals the psychological impacts of pricing strategies, the dangers of hustle culture, and the four freelancing stages: Moonlighter, Hustler, Lifestyler, and Diversifier. He also emphasizes setting healthy boundaries with clients and the value of investing in a business coach to enhance financial acumen.

Explore the challenges of pricing services, setting rates based on goals, and overcoming mindset hurdles with Austin L. Church. Learn about strategic pricing, financial planning, and the evolution of entrepreneurship in the digital age.