{"podcast":{"title":"Grant Writing & Funding","slug":"grant-writing-funding-326935","podcast_index_feed_id":326935,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/grant-writing-funding","website_url":"http://www.grantwritingandfunding.com","image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/QtQsL876M6Ih_N_-uWdpSD0SldLLc0ImV0NC59nZiAk/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9mYTY5/MWVmYTNhZWQ2YzFl/ZDlhODJkYjgxOTQ2/MDA0NC5qcGc.jpg","author":"Holly Rustick","episode_count":561,"summary":"This show is for grant writers who are working in nonprofits or already have a few freelance clients but haven't replaced their nonprofit income yet, and don't have a clear system to get there. You already know how to write grants. Now you need to build the business. Each week, you'll learn how to find and close better-fit clients, price and package your services, create predictable revenue, use AI strategically, and build a freelance grant writing business that gives you more income, flexibility, and freedom. Hosted by grant writing expert and bestselling author Holly Rustick, CEO of Grant Writing & Funding and Founder of the Freelance Grant Writer Academy, the show draws on Holly's 20+ years in grant writing and the nonprofit sector and 14+ years building her own business. You'll learn how to: Price and package your services to easily land clients Find grant writing nonprofit clients that pay you Build consistent monthly revenue Market yourself as a grant professional and business owner Use AI and modern systems for your grant writing and business without becoming replaceable Create systems that allow you to work fewer hours as you grow Holly's students have collectively generat…","last_synced_at":"2026-09-23T10:21:20.507509+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/grant-writing-funding-326935"},"episode":{"title":"5 Myths That Keep Grant Professionals Stuck from Hiring a Part-Time Team","slug":"5-myths-that-keep-grant-professionals-stuck-from-hiring-a-part-time-team","published_at":"2026-08-04T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/grant-writing-funding-326935/5-myths-that-keep-grant-professionals-stuck-from-hiring-a-part-time-team","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/grant-writing-funding-326935","url":"https://grantwriting-podcast.com/episodes/5-myths-that-keep-grant-professionals-stuck-from-hiring-a-part-time-team","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/786b9d53/c075238c.mp3","summary":"Freelance Grant Writer Summit | Free, 2-Day Summit October 13th–14th Learn how to find better-fit clients, confidently price your services, and build consistent freelance income through live trainings, panels, and coaching. Save your free seat: https://grantwritingandfunding.com/grant-summit Hiring a team should make your business easier, not more stressful. Yet for many grant professionals, mindset barriers around leadership, delegation, and responsibility make building a team feel overwhelming or even impossible. In this episode, Holly Rustick unpacks the five biggest myths she hears from grant writers who want to scale but feel stuck when it comes to hiring and retaining a part-time team. Drawing from recent coaching conversations and her own business journey, Holly shares how shifting your perspective can help you build a healthier, more sustainable business without burnout. If you've been plateauing in your business, struggling to delegate, or worrying about hiring the \"right\" people, this episode will help you rethink what it really means to lead a team. What You'll Learn: Why being a good manager doesn't mean sacrificing compassion. How poor communication, not compassion, is often the real issue. Why your team shouldn't be responsible for making business decisions. The importance of building systems instead of depending on individual team members. How to stop carrying the financial responsibility for your contractors. Why thinking of yourself as your team's client creates healthier working relationships. How these mindset shifts can improve hiring, retention, and business growth. Why ethical leadership starts with clear expectations and sustainable business practices. 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