Freelance to Freedom: Freelancing Strategies to Get More Clients and Build Financial Freedom
The Evolution of Jess Glazer DeRose: From Teacher to Million Dollar Chief Visionary Officer
04 Apr 2023
Jess Glazer DeRose turned her "side hustle" into a multimillion-dollar business within 18 months. Since then, she has been traveling in her RV, teaching others how to take their expertise and make it into a profitable online business. This includes a 90-day mentorship, self-study courses, a mastermind and 1:1 coaching. Her empire has helped others generate over $20 million in revenue, with her husband working alongside her.A former celebrity personal trainer and elementary school teacher, Jess Glazer DeRose left her teaching job in 2017 and hired a team of incredible heart-centered leaders and served hundreds of clients. As a result of donations and the awareness she and her company, “The Digital Business Evolution,” has generated, Jess was able to fund the building of a school in Ghana, Africa with Pencils of Promise. The school opened in January 2021 and is home to over 150 students and local staff. As evident through her business, life, and philanthropic endeavors, Jess’s mission is to cause a ripple effect and inspire change for generations to come, making a massive impact along the way and leaving a lasting legacy beyond her singular actions. Notable moments:03:55 – The full story of a million dollars in 18 months10:58 – Jess on the rewards of leaving a corporate career19:58 – On setting expectations as a business owner24:32 – Jess on why she didn’t make herself CEO32:48 – On investing in yourself36:32 – On enjoying the journey43:23 – Jess on setting goals with quality of life in mind46:25 – On becoming your own roadblock (and how to avoid it) Links:Build Your Email Listhttps://www.jessglazer.com/buildyourlistJess on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/iamjessicaderose/ Digital Business Revolution on Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thedigitalbusinessevolution/ Digital Business Revolution on Apple Podcastshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/digital-business-evolution/id1612170868Pencils of Promisehttps://pencilsofpromise.org/I'd love to help you grow your freelance business! CLICK HERE to set up a zoom call.Take control of your finances and figure out exactly what you need to earn with The Money Mapper. ~This podcast explores the journey to financial freedom through freelancing, remote work, and having an online business, tackling challenges like imposter syndrome and burnout, while promoting a growth mindset, confidence, and the ambition to build a remote career with better work life balance, time management, and productivity, all through intentional mindset shifts, personal development, and learning to work smarter, especially when working from home or navigating a career change.~
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