Scaling without burnout.

I've been on an intentional business growth sprint for the past 6 months. I decided at the end of last year it was time to step on the gas, but strategically.

Since then, I've been building in phases:

Example:

1. Launch a new coaching program in one month

2. Bring on a new consulting client in the next month

Recalibrating capacity after each step.

Along the way, instead of stopping when my calendar fills up, I started asking, "What support can I bring on to grow even more?"

This year I've added:

• A coach to hold me accountable & act as a thought-sparring partner

• Subcontractors to support my consulting business

• An agency to support sponsorship sales & outreach

• An EA to take the small tasks off my plate

The pattern: Grow → Hit capacity → Assess needs → Bring on help → Repeat.

This approach has been the key to staying on track with my goals while building something sustainable that doesn't burn me out.

If you're hitting capacity in your business, my Growth Accelerator program walks you through this exact framework – how to identify where you need support, what kind of help to bring on, and how to scale without burning out.

And now this week’s hot jobs!

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Hot Jobs

The American Society for Meningitis Prevention (ASMP) is looking for a Graphic Designer to help drive an eye-catching campaign ahead of World Meningitis Day on October 5, 2025. Possibility for more future assignments! Pays $60+/hour for 3-4 hours/week.

Winston Retail is looking for a Graphics & 3D Designer to design retail and/or brand experiences across multiple environments, including retail, wholesale environments, as well as temporary and permanent installations. Contract runs from August - November 2025. Pays up to $100/hour for ~30 hours/week.

Turner Duckworth is looking for Freelance Senior Designers to work with their New York and San Francisco teams. If you’re a creative thinker with a passion for impactful design and a refined craft in typography, layout, and storytelling, apply today. Must have U.S. work authorization. Pays up to $69/hour.

Delight Labs is seeking an experienced Freelance PR Professional who can work seamlessly with both their internal team and clients. You'll focus on media outreach and messaging feedback for companies in fintech and digital marketing. Pays up to $100/hour for up to 8 hours/week.

Cookpad is looking for a Freelance Marketer to design and execute fast-paced concept validation experiments — using tools like Meta Ads, TikTok, and lightweight landing pages. The goal is to gain a deep understanding of what resonates with US users. Contract role for up to three months.

Leap Group is seeking a Technical SEO Freelancer to work closely with their Integrated Marketing Manager and SEO Copywriter. You’ll handle site audits, schema markups, structured data, and other foundational SEO enhancements. Pays up to $55/hour for 15-20 hours/week.

KnitPal is seeking a SEO Consultant to design a clear, actionable roadmap to grow an established e-commerce brand’s organic traffic. This is a consulting-only role — their in-house team will execute your recommendations. Pays $33+/hour.

Second Screen Digital is looking for a Freelance Ads Specialist to help them level up as they onboard multiple new clients. If you're a digital ads wizard who lives for testing, optimizing, and scaling campaigns that convert, this role is for you. Pays up to $30/hour for 10-20 hours/week.

Aquent is seeking a skilled and creative Freelance Video Editor to join their team. This role involves editing a variety of video content for both internal and external audiences, including brand videos, tutorials, interviews, and event recaps. Pay isn’t listed, so pitch your rates!

The Arena Group is seeking a Freelance Commerce Writer to contribute to their daily commerce content across their portfolio of brands, including Men’s Journal, Autoblog and Athlon Sports. The ideal candidate has experience writing commerce content in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. Pays up to $35/hour.

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We’re here to help you at every stage of your journey, from getting your business off the ground and landing new clients to managing your task load and getting paid. If you want to build a sustainable business that works for you — and stay motivated and inspired along the way — then you’re in the right place.

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Check out our resource center — it’s chockfull of actionable advice to help you build a sustainable business.

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Samantha & Andrea