The Freelance Lifestyle School

The Freelance Lifestyle School is a hub of resources, courses and trainings for UK freelancers.

Whether you want to learn how to go freelance, how to find clients, how to deal with tricky conversations (including the templates to script them!) or how to jump from graduation to self-employment. Plus a whole bundle of bite-sized trainings with built-in body doubling on topics like freelance pensions, goal setting, pitching emails and freelance funnels.

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Emma Cossey

  • £49

30 Days to Go Freelance

  • Course
  • 37 Lessons

Want to go freelance but not sure where to start? I've got you covered! In this course, I'll take you through the steps of getting setup in 30 days, with lots of bite-sized tasks so it's not overwhelming!

  • £49

How to Find Clients

  • Course
  • 25 Lessons

The training and resources to help you discover how to find clients quickly and easily, without pushy sales techniques!

No cold emails. No manipulative techniques. No 'consistency is key'. This is a fun, pick'n'mix approach that works for everyone, because it's flexible, adaptable and allows you to choose what works for you, based on your energy and time.

  • £29

The Tricky Client Emails: plug + play templates

  • Course
  • 31 Lessons

A collection of 20+ plug + play email templates and How-To guides, designed to help you deal with difficult client conversations. It provides advice on how to handle situations such as price increases and late payments, friends who want discounts, clients who push your boundaries, and those who don't communicate. It's designed to help you navigate tricky situations and help you build successful client relationships.

  • £49

Freelancing for Graduates

  • Course
  • 35 Lessons

Are you a recent graduate looking to take control of your career and work on your own terms? Do you dream of being your own boss and having the flexibility to choose when and where you work? Are you ready to get into the working world, but want to graze at the freelance buffet to work out what you want to focus on? Freelancing might be the perfect path for you.

Browse all of the Freelance Lifestyle courses!

Whether you’re looking to get started as a freelancer with the 30 Days To Go Freelance course, you’re looking for templates to boost your business with the £10 bundle or want a toolkit of responses to deal with tricky clients, there’s a course for you!

  • Free

Break Glass in Case of Emergency

  • 8 Lessons

Are you prepared for the unexpected? As freelancers, we don't have the luxury of a HR department or colleagues to cover us when life throws a curveball. That's why I've created this comprehensive 5-day challenge and resource bundle to help you create your own freelance emergency plan.

  • Free

Creating passive income

  • 9 Lessons

Looking to get started with passive income? This free course is designed to take you through the basics of creating some passive income for yourself. I've included tutorials and walkthroughs of some of the tech you need as well, so you can get started making money asap.

  • Free

Five Days To Step Up Your Freelance Business

  • 7 Lessons

Take your business to the next level with five tasks taking just 15-30 minutes!

  • Free

Five Days of automations for your freelance business

  • 7 Lessons

Everyone is talking about automation. But what ones will actually make the biggest difference to your business? I've rounded up five of the most important ones, for you to try over five days!

  • Free

The Freelance Lifestyle Affiliate Hub

  • 6 Lessons

This is your hub of information for being an affiliate of The Freelance Lifestyle School

  • £5

Four Weeks Of Freelance Habits

  • 8 Lessons

Small changes can make a huge difference. I'm a big fan of mini habits that can make a big impact on your life, and so I created Four Weeks of Freelance Habits! In this mini course, you'll encounter a pic'n'mix approach to trying out a habit from a selection each week, to find out what works best for you.

  • £9

Becoming a Networking Pro (even if you're introverted!)

Networking doesn't come naturally to everyone. To most of us actually! Lovely Shona Frost from Berkshire Mummies Networking joined me this time for a workshop on networking like a pro, especially if you're an introvert, neurodivergent, shy or don't fit the corporate mold!

  • £9

Goal Setting For Freelancers

  • 8 Lessons

Want to get more focused and achieve your goals? In this mini course, I talk you through how to set goals, how to actually achieve them, and what to do when the motivation wears off (because hi, I have ADHD and I know that feeling SO well!)

  • £9

How to write a freelance business plan

Whether you're brand new to freelancing, or an established freelancer who doesn't entirely know what they're going to do next, having a freelance business plan can be a helpful to know exactly where you're going next. Like a sat nav, but no one is patronisingly telling you to take a U turn. In this pre-recorded workshop, you'll spend 30 mins going through what to include ...then 30 mins where you'll write it!

  • £9

How to write a pitching email + 3 templates

Have you had 'write a pitching email' on your to-do list for a while? Like...forever? I hear you. Whether it's a case of not being able to find the time, a smidgen of imposter syndrome or just a general 'I have no idea what to write', I've got you. In this previously recorded workshop, we spent 30 minutes going through what to include in your pitching email....then 30 minutes where you'll actually write it!

  • £9

Planning your monthly finances - invoicing, expenses and accounts

Finances are often the area people feel most nervous about as a freelancer. Which is why I created this workshop - to give you a simple step by step of all the finances to think about each month as a freelancer! So you can add it to your calendar and feel prepared. In this workshop, you'll spend 30 minutes going through what you need to know...then 30 minutes creating a plan for how to prepare for it

  • £9

Setting up Discovery calls

Are you thinking of offering discovery calls, but not sure where to start? In this 30 minute recorded workshop, we'll cover things like length, format, what to ask, follow up, and even what to call them! Then you'll have 30 minutes to map out your Discovery call process.

  • £9

Sort your freelance pension!

It took me YEARS to sort my pension as a freelancer. I had images of phone calls that took hours, or having to go through dozens of forms. In reality, it took less than 10 minutes. And I didn't have to speak to anyone! In this workshop, we'll spend 30 minutes going through what you need to know (including transferring old pensions) ...then 30 minutes where you'll actually sort it.

  • £10

From pitching to pricing - 10 email scripts freelancers need, for £10

  • 14 Lessons

Looking for email templates that will make your freelance life easier? Here are ten templates to get you started, from pitching templates and emails to turn down clients, to raising your prices and dealing with brain pickers!

  • £29

The Tricky Client Emails: plug + play templates

  • 31 Lessons

A collection of 20+ plug + play email templates and How-To guides, designed to help you deal with difficult client conversations. It provides advice on how to handle situations such as price increases and late payments, friends who want discounts, clients who push your boundaries, and those who don't communicate. It's designed to help you navigate tricky situations and help you build successful client relationships.

  • £49

30 Days to Go Freelance

  • 37 Lessons

Want to go freelance but not sure where to start? I've got you covered! In this course, I'll take you through the steps of getting setup in 30 days, with lots of bite-sized tasks so it's not overwhelming!

  • £49

Creating a Freelance Client Funnel

What the flip is a funnel? And how does it make your freelance life a bit easier? In this pre-recorded workshop, we spend 30 minutes talking through a freelance funnel, and how it makes it easier to attract and sign up clients....without the ick or manipulation tactics. Just offering a variety of services and products at different price points! Then you'll get 30 minutes to build your own!

  • £49

Freelancing for Graduates

  • 35 Lessons

Are you a recent graduate looking to take control of your career and work on your own terms? Do you dream of being your own boss and having the flexibility to choose when and where you work? Are you ready to get into the working world, but want to graze at the freelance buffet to work out what you want to focus on? Freelancing might be the perfect path for you.

  • £49

How to Find Clients

  • 25 Lessons

How to find clients quickly and easily, without pushy sales techniques!

  • £399 or 3 monthly payments of £133

The Ultimate Freelance Business Bundle

  • 26 Products

All the goodies from the Freelance Business Lounge membership, including courses, resources, templates and tips for freelance success

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