In 2019, I was a political science professor who was fed up with the stress and hostility of academia–not to mention the low pay. I left my tenure-track job and went from barely surviving to thriving as a freelance academic editor. Today, I own Acadia Editing Services, an editing and coaching business that brings in six figures a year.
In this podcast, I’ll discuss the challenges of academia, what academic editing involves, and what life as a freelancer looks like. If you’re willing to jump outside your comfort zone, it IS possible to find joy, true flexibility, and a profitable and rewarding career as an academic editor.
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In 2019, I was a political science professor who was fed up with the stress and hostility of academia–not to mention the low pay. I left my tenure-track job and went from barely surviving to thriving as a freelance academic editor. Today, I own Acadia Editing Services, an editing and coaching business that brings in six figures a year.
In this podcast, I’ll discuss the challenges of academia, what academic editing involves, and what life as a freelancer looks like. If you’re willing to jump outside your comfort zone, it IS possible to find joy, true flexibility, and a profitable and rewarding career as an academic editor.
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When you’re just starting out in business, choosing between the infinite tech tools is incredibly overwhelming. Even just learning what all the abbreviations and acronyms mean can make your head spin. 🤯
In this podcast episode, I talk with Becky Launder, co-founder of Oh My Hi, an all-in-one platform that helps new business owners create a website, save data on clients and inquiries in a CRM (or Customer Relationship Management platform), and stay in touch with your audience through email marketing.
Becky explains, very clearly and succinctly:
✔️ what you should look for when choosing a website host or platform,
✔️ what a CRM is and why you should use one, even if you’re just starting out,
✔️ the importance of nurturing your potential clients (or leads) using regular email marketing, and
✔️ how her company, Oh My Hi, is leaning in to personal connections and networking to grow their business.
If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by all the tech tools and options (and, I mean, who hasn’t?), this episode will help you get started with a plan to move forward.
Get started here with Oh My Hi (affiliate link): https://ohmyhi.com/?aff=282
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👉 Want to end burnout and become an academic editor or coach? Go to AcadiaEditing.com/BecomeAnEditor
0:00 - Podcast Intro: Tech For Business
2:16 - Becky's Business Journey Begins
4:28 - Simple Tech Solution: Oh my hi
5:38 - Website Design: Clear Call To Action
8:46 - How To: Use Website Forms
11:42 - CRM For New Business Owners?
13:56 - Email Marketing: What To Say?
16:01 - Website Platform: Key Qualities
19:12 - Marketing Oh my hi: Partnerships
21:06 - Learning What Works, What Doesn't
22:35 - Social Media: Love-Hate Relationship
24:65 - Learn More About Ohmyhi.com
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