People everywhere are more than happy to tell you the “right” way to freelance. But how much of this advice is based on fact versus regurgitating what the “gurus” are saying? Just because people are loud, it doesn’t mean they know what they’re talking about. And even if a tip is common, it might still […]
Making Money as a Freelancer: How Long Will It Take?
Taking the leap into freelancing—whether full-time or as a side hustle—brings up a lot of questions. And one of the most common questions is “How long does it take to start making money as a freelancer?” We get it. It takes so much hard work to start something new. You want to know for certain […]
Stand out from Freelance Competition with Your USP
We are all trying to sell something as freelancers. One of the hardest things for us to sell is ourselves—but it’s also the most important in order to stand out from freelance competition. Whether you are in an interview, asking for a raise, or networking for your business, it’s important to communicate what uniquely sets […]
5 Steps to Send the Best Freelance Pitches
If you hang around here for any length of time, you’ll notice that we talk about pitching a lot. And that’s because pitching is the only way to truly be in control of your business and your income. “Easier” ways to land clients (like Upwork and Freelancer, to name just two job bidding sites) are […]
A Proven Strategy to Get Freelance Clients
As a freelancer, you can hone your skills as much as you want, but without clients… you won’t get anywhere. So, how can you land freelance clients, even when you’re brand new to freelancing? In this post, I’m going to give you a bird’s-eye view of the process since the Freelance Success Framework gives you […]
Why Job Bidding Sites are Bad for Freelancers
Job bidding sites, where you can bid on freelancing projects, might seem like a great deal. You have a pool of potential clients actively looking for the exact work you do. All you have to do is put together a quick proposal and you’re good to go, right? Wrong. Job bidding sites are bad news […]