In years past, I was always on the hunt for the “best planner for freelancers.” I’ve been known to spend 45 bucks on a single planner. But nine times out of ten, I only used it a handful of times before I guiltily recycled it in March. There is a better way! Instead of spending […]
Avoid Freelancer Burnout: 5 Self-Care Tips
Being a freelancer can be taxing. Whether you’re getting caught up in work for clients, or figuring out how to get even better at what you do, it’s not uncommon for freelancer burnout to set in. This is especially true during this time of year, when *everything* seems to be go-go-go! It’s important to make […]
How to Gain the Confidence to Go Freelance
It’s not always easy to muster the confidence to go freelance—even if you’re sure this career path is the one you want to take. Why is that? What might make it easier to begin? And where can you find the confidence you need to take the leap? There’s no magic spell, or “easy button” that […]
How to Talk to Freelance Clients on the Phone
This is the story of one of the worst sales calls I’ve ever been part of. Before you get too concerned, let me explain: I was on a call with a guy trying to sell a solution to me. I think we can all learn from this guy’s mistakes as we consider our own processes […]
4 Inspirational Books for Freelancers
Books are great sources of inspiration on any freelancer’s journey. Every so often, I like to review some of my recent reads that I’ve found helpful to my own freelancing career. Here are four books for freelancers that I highly recommend to help you advance your life and career goals! Design the Life You Love: […]
Finding Success as a Freelance Introvert
While extraverts get lots of energy from interacting with others, introverts tend to need time alone so they can recharge their batteries. Our team has found that many introverts are wary of striking out on their own because they feel overwhelmed by the thought of networking events and cold outreaches. And this begs the question: […]