In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the Senior Account Executive of FreeUp, Brittany Brewer. Brittany Brewer plays a crucial role in enhancing business operations and efficiency at FreeUp. She has established herself as a leader in operational excellence, leading efforts to optimize business processes. In her role, Brittany focuses on the critical importance of operations management in maintaining smooth business functions. She offers insights into identifying and resolving process bottlenecks, employing strategies that aim for continual improvement rather than merely maintaining the status quo. Brittany shares the practical tools and techniques that have benefited FreeUp. The discussion covers various software and platforms that support project management, communication, and time tracking, emphasizing the importance of leveraging technology to remain competitive in today's dynamic business landscape. Key Points from the Episode: Operations management at FreeUp Insights from Josh Elledge and Brittany Brewer Strategies for effective operations management Entrepreneurship and business growth Tips for successful business operations Challenges and solutions in managing operations Innovations in business operations The role of operations in business success Practical advice for entrepreneurs and business owners About Brittany Brewer Brittany Brewer is a distinguished professional in the freelancing industry. She currently excels as the Senior Account Executive at FreeUp. With over five years of experience, her career has traversed various roles within freelance coordination and client support. She specializes in developing long-lasting relationships and ensuring client success, which enhances their engagement with FreeUp's services. At FreeUp, a platform known for representing the top 1% of freelancers, Brittany plays a critical role. Her broad understanding of freelancing allows her to provide unmatched client service. She and her team are committed to offering 24-hour support, ensuring that clients can swiftly connect with the right freelancers for their projects, usually within a day. Her extensive experience and client-focused approach make her a key contributor to the company's success. About FreeUp: FreeUp Marketplace is an innovative platform that connects business owners with elite virtual assistants, freelancers, and agencies specializing in eCommerce, digital marketing, and web development. The marketplace rigorously vets thousands of weekly applicants through a detailed interview process, selecting only the top 1% to join their network. This ensures clients can access highly qualified professionals ready to tackle diverse business challenges. The platform offers a unique service model where clients can submit a request and be quickly matched with a freelancer who fits their specific needs, often within just a few hours. FreeUp supports a wide range of pricing, with rates varying from $5 to over $75 per hour, catering to different budget requirements. Additionally, FreeUp guarantees quality and reliability; if a freelancer cannot continue, the platform promises to find a suitable replacement and cover any related costs, thus protecting clients against turnover and ensuring a seamless service experience. Tweetable Moments: 01:22 - "Our model is definitely to push quality over quantity." Links Mentioned in this Episode: Want to learn more? Check out FreeUp at https://freeup.net/ Check out FreeUp  on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/company/freeupmarket/ Check out FreeUp on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/FreeUpMarketplace/ Check out FreeUp on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/freeupmarket/ Check out FreeUp on Twitter at https://twitter.com/freeupmarket Check out Brittany Brewer on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittany-brewer-256a89229/ More from UpMyInfluence: We are actively booking guests for our The Thoughtful Entrepreneur. Schedule HERE. Are you a 6-figure consultant? I’ve got high-level intros for you. Learn more here. What is your #1 Lead Generation BLOCKER? Take my free quiz here. Want to learn more about all the podcasts managed by UpMyInfluence? Opt in here.