Laura 3

Summary

The speaker discusses their approach to managing multiple clients, emphasizing the importance of honesty and communication. They admit to a limited capacity, seeking clients with 5-10 hours of work per week to avoid overextending themselves. They start with one client and gradually add more, ensuring each job fits within their manageable workload. The speaker also mentions the impact of their illness on their ability to work, highlighting the need for a sustainable balance between income and health.

Takeaways

• 🗣️ The speaker manages a limited workload, aiming for no more than 10 hours per week per client.
• 💼 They prioritize transparency with clients regarding their availability and capacity.
• 🔍 The speaker is selective about clients, choosing those who require 5 to 10 hours of work weekly.
• 📈 They start with one client and gradually add more as they assess their ability to handle additional work.
• ⏱️ Time management is crucial; the speaker allocates specific days for different clients' tasks.
• 📝 The initial client required transcription and subscribing services, which took one to two days a week.
• 📆 For the second client, the tasks included scheduling meetings, managing the calendar, and responding on their behalf.
• 🚫 The speaker is cautious about overcommitting due to health concerns, which could impact their ability to work.
• 💡 The approach to client acquisition is methodical, ensuring a sustainable workload that doesn't strain the speaker's health.
• 💸 The goal is to maintain a balance between earning a living and managing health, ensuring a steady income without overworking.

Q & A

How many clients does the speaker typically take on?

The speaker does not specify an exact number but mentions looking for jobs that require a maximum of 5 to 10 hours a week.

How does the speaker manage multiple clients at a time?

The speaker manages multiple clients by starting with one and then slowly adding more as they find clients who require a similar workload, ensuring they don't overextend themselves.

What is the speaker's approach to honesty with clients?

The speaker believes in being honest with clients about their availability and capacity, and encourages clients to be honest with them as well.

Why does the speaker limit their work hours?

The speaker limits their work hours due to their inability to handle a full 40-hour workweek and to avoid straining themselves, especially considering their illness.

What was the nature of the first job the speaker took on?

The first job involved transcription work, which the speaker could handle in a day or two out of the week.

How does the speaker decide to take on additional clients?

The speaker decides to take on additional clients based on the job requirements, ensuring the workload is manageable and does not exceed 5 to 10 hours a week.

What is the speaker's strategy for adding new clients?

The speaker's strategy is to add new clients slowly, ensuring each new client's requirements fit within their available hours and do not overburden them.

What is the speaker's approach to finding clients?

The speaker applies and looks for clients actively, focusing on those who need assistance for a specific number of hours per week that aligns with their capacity.

How does the speaker ensure they can sustain their monthly bills?

The speaker ensures they can sustain their monthly bills by carefully adding clients until they have enough work to cover their expenses without overworking themselves.

What is the impact of overworking on the speaker?

Overworking can cause the speaker to be down for a whole month or more due to their illness, which is a significant concern for them.

What is the speaker's primary consideration when choosing clients?

The speaker's primary consideration when choosing clients is the job requirement and the number of hours needed per week, ensuring it fits within their capacity and health constraints.