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This episode features a case study of a woman who transitioned from a $70K job to writing grants professionally after initially doing it for free.

This is a bonus podcast with a special co-host from the Freelance Grant Writer Academy program! What if the biggest shift in your grant writing business isn’t learning how to write grants, but learning how to think like a business owner? In this inspiring Freelance Grant Writer Academy case study, guest host D Abshire sits down with Debra Bare-Rogers, founder of GrantMe Consulting Services, to discuss her journey from employee to entrepreneur. After discovering Holly Rustick through a grant writing summit and podcast, Debra knew she had found the support and community she needed to launch her grant writing business. Just five months into the Academy, Debra shares how she transformed her client conversations, gained confidence in her pricing and services, built meaningful relationships with prospective clients, and embraced the mindset shift required to become a successful business owner. If you've ever struggled with charging for your expertise, building client relationships, or taking the leap into freelance grant writing, this episode offers practical encouragement and real-world insights from someone actively making it happen. ABOUT OUR GUEST Debra Bare-Rogers is the founder…

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