Welcome to FreedomLab
Hi, I'm Marie Watkins, creator of FreedomLab!
Imagine no longer pulling your hair out trying to decide which tools to use in your online business so you can run it as efficiently as possible? No more wasting time and money on software & training full of easy-peasy promises, only to have to ditch them because they no longer work and aren't supported. Wouldn't that just make your life so much simpler?
Well that's why I'm here!
You see, I'm committed to saving you time, effort and frustration in your search for the tools & systems to optimize your digital business operations and grow your customer base as an online solopreneur so you can enjoy more time doing what matters most to you.
FreedomLab is where you’ll find sifted sorted solid content, training, software & tools researched, evaluated, and ready to use.
FreedomLab is dedicated to everyone who is escaping the daily grind and is on the path of "Going From 9-to-5 To Earning Online". Especially Gen-Xers and Boomers willing to roll up their sleeves and put a lifetime of experience to good use serving others with their own business on the Web.
Don't think you're not savvy enough to pivot and get your "Plan B" up and running online. We are at a historic time where a seismic shift is changing how we work and live, and the tools and opportunities to successfully make that shift have never been greater.
Don't underestimate what you know either! You've got a wealth of knowledge that can benefit an audience searching for what you know, what you can teach them and how you can help them improve their lives.
So I'm here to help you because, as you know, finding the "real deal" online can take months of trial and error. What I mean by that is, I'm putting my years of experience in business and tech to find you the tools that will work for you so you can just "plug & play" to automate your online business in a comprehensive way.
So what's my story? click here to find out

Quarterly Planning Strategies for Productivity on Autopilot – Consistency Is Key
Consistency is a key tool for you to overcome procrastination, as long as you’re being consistent with the right actions. It’s about committing to move forward and act no matter […]

Quarterly Planning Strategies for Productivity on Autopilot – Managing Your Energy Is A Must!
Effectively managing our energy Is essential for digital solopreneurs. Fatigue leads to poor choices, potential injuries, and more problems that will only waste your time and dissipate your focus. For […]

Quarterly Planning Strategies for Productivity on Autopilot – Get It Done Two Minutes At A Time
Kick procrastination to the curb with the “2-minute rule”, a simple “snackable” time management or better said, focus management technique. Use it whenever you feel you’re procrastinating and indulging in […]

Quarterly Planning Strategies for Productivity on Autopilot – Why Your To-Do Lists Are Failing You
Do you make a to-do list for the day? How far did you get? Go ahead, you can tell me… Well don’t beat yourself up if you didn’t complete it. […]

Quarterly Planning Strategies for Productivity on Autopilot – 6 Steps
Quarterly planning is a strategic productivity technique to organize your goals and objectives into a 90-day action cycle. This method is designed to help you accomplish more meaningful goals in […]

Teaching Moments – Content Template # 5 The Q&A
This is the last in my series of Content Templates – the Q&A – question & answer format. The Q&A makes it simple to come up with great content. You […]

Buyers Want To Know – Content Template #4 The Product Review
The product review is so popular because people want a second opinion, one that’s not directly from the maker, when they’re about to make a purchase that’s totally new to […]

Practical & Useful – Content Template # 3 “Listicles”
The listicle is a list, fleshed out with added information. So list plus article. It’s also specific in quantity of items covered, typically short & sweet and easy to consume. […]
What I Believe...
To get a feel for what you can expect from me and what I believe are important fundamentals in business, check out the articles below.
Freedom & You
Finding freedom in an online business means knowing your strengths, your likes, dislikes and abilities. It also means having the capability to be flexible and a large capacity for learning.
You need to take a tally of your assets, both personal and material, and know how best to leverage them to your advantage.
The 5 Pillars of a Freedom Business
When assessing the long-term viability of an online business and actual ability to live life on your own terms, I feel that there are fundamental guiding principles for doing so.
I call these the 5 Pillars of a Freedom Business. Pretty much like the laws of Physics, they're constant...