Ep. 357: How Bridget Secured $89K in Her Grant Writing Business with Retainers in 8 Months

Grant Writing & Funding

In this episode, we delve into the impressive success story of Bridget Lomax, founder and principal of WordSource. Bridget joins us to discuss how she secured an astounding $89,000 in her grant writing business within just eight months, using a strategic approach focused on retainer-based pricing. Bridget will share her journey from feeling uncertain about raising her rates to confidently pricing her services, all with the support of our specialized academy. She'll also reveal how the consistency and financial stability of retainers have transformed her business, allowing her to meet her financial goals, sustain her household, and even take well-deserved vacations. Stay tuned as we dive into how Bridget leveraged her extensive experience in creating grant proposals and utilizing AI, overcame the challenges of shifting priorities in grant funding, and empowered herself to operate not just as a freelancer, but as a thriving business owner. Plus, we'll touch on how outsourcing can save valuable time and discuss strategies for growing your client base and scaling your business. Whether you're a seasoned grant writer or just starting your journey, this episode offers invaluable insights into structuring your business for success, building financial resilience, and positioning your services to appeal to a diverse array of funders. Let's get started! Resources mentioned in this episode: Register for the upcoming free and new webinar on October 15th, 2024: “How to Create a Profitable Grant Writing Business with Little to No Experience: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/academy-webinar Rate, Review, & Follow on Apple Podcasts ___________________________________________________________ "Write Grants. Get Paid" Newsletter - Get FREE Grant Writing Resources in our Newsletter Series https://grantwritingandfunding.com/get-started/ Freelance Grant Writer Academy: Replace your Full-Time Income Writing Grants Part-Time from Home. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-grant-writer-academy/ Grant Professional Mentorship: Double Your Revenue as a Grant Professional with a Team, Systems, and Scaling Offer - without Burning Out. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/grant-professional-mentorship-for-freelance-grant-writers/ ——————————————————————————— To learn more about this episode AND get the full links for each of these, click here: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/357 Favor, please? If you love this podcast, would you please do me a favor and leave a review on iTunes or your podcast listener? This helps others find the podcast and I read each and every review! “Every time I listen to Holly’s show, I learn something” <– If that sounds like you, please consider rating and reviewing my show! Thanks for listening! Warmly, Holly Rustick Coaches new and experienced grant writers to earn high 5-6 figure incomes writing grants from home! ------------------------------------------------ "Write Grants. Get Paid" Newsletter - Get FREE Grant Writing Resources in our Newsletter Series https://grantwritingandfunding.com/get-started/ Freelance Grant Writer Academy: Replace your Full-Time Income Writing Grants Part-Time from Home. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/freelance-grant-writer-academy/ Grant Professional Mentorship: Double Your Revenue as a Grant Professional with a Team, Systems, and Scaling Offer - without Burning Out. https://grantwritingandfunding.com/grant-professional-mentorship-for-freelance-grant-writers/ ———————————————————————————