I’ve been doing some form of freelance consulting for over a decade now, and in that time I’ve noticed something that would have surprised me back when I was just getting started. It’s this: Talent is less important than your willingness to keep asking for things. Some of the most successful consultants and copywriters I’ve […]
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Not that long ago, I saw a livestream where someone asked a “money mindset guru” how to deal with friends and family who didn’t want her to succeed, and how to deal with the fear that friends and family won’t like you once you succeed. What followed was some of the worst advice I’ve ever
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Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about the kind of approaches different freelancers use, and how they brand themselves. I’ve often been in a position to hire a freelancer – either for myself or on behalf of my clients – and while there’s quite a bit of variation, most people fall into one of a
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Every once in a while, I see someone asking this question. Usually, it’s a relatively new consultant who’s been pitching smaller businesses. Often, they lack confidence about their abilities, so it’s very easy for a determined potential client to talk them into lowering their rates or considering alternative fee structures. “After all,” they think, “If
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I’ve been self-employed and working online for more than a decade now, and I’ve had the opportunity to know and work with a lot of people who were striving to do the same thing – some more successfully than others. At a recent event, I found myself talking with one of those unsuccessful strivers, and
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One of the great debates among freelancers is whether you should specialize or be more of a generalist. My answer? It depends. The strategy that’s best for you will ultimately depend on your skill level, your area of expertise, how long you’ve been doing this, and your professional network. New Consultant with Minimal Network and
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