Both financial and lifestyle gurus talk a lot about “side hustles.” It’s actually quite a popular buzzword. But, what is a side hustle? And is it the same as choosing to freelance part-time? Basically, a side hustle is a small business (or a sole proprietorship) that helps you bring in extra money in your free […]
Is Freelancing Hard to Get Into?
When I first started my freelance career nearly 20 years ago, many people were incredulous. I was inundated with cautionary tales from well-meaning friends and family. Even today, when I tell new acquaintances at a party that I’m a freelancer, their initial response is typically along the lines of, “Wow, how do you do that? […]
How to Schedule Your Day as a Freelancer
Every Thursday at 9:00 a.m., I sit down to write a blog post. Unless there’s an emergency or I’m taking vacation (in which case I work ahead), I’ve scheduled this task at this particular time every week. You may be thinking: “Wait! Where does a strict schedule fit into the freedom of freelancing?” Maybe you […]
How to Become a Successful Freelancer
Freelancing is all about being free to do whatever you want, right? Well… sort of. Here’s how to become a successful freelancer. As freelancers, we need to be the ones to tell ourselves what to do. Without a plan and structure—without an effective system—there’s no way to have sustained success in your freelance career. If […]
Freelancing in a Recession: Why It’s a Huge Opportunity
There’s some debate over whether we’re currently in a recession. Economists in the US say as of 2021 we’re “technically” out of a recession. But the impact of 2020 is far from over (and in places like Australia, economists are saying the recession will be “long and lingering.”) Here’s the thing: freelancing in a recession […]
“If You’re So Good at Freelancing, Why Do You Teach How to Freelance?”
“If you’re so good at freelancing, why do you teach how to freelance,” is a relatively common question on the Facebook ads for the Freelance Success Framework. It rarely seems as though the commenter is asking the question in the most, let’s say, open way. (Isn’t that the case for most Facebook ad comments that […]
