Julie Cortés Julie Cortés

Everything You Need to Know About Freelancing

Are you new to the freelance world or looking to go the self-employed route? Start here.

Learn what freelancing is, who can freelance, the pros and cons of the freelance lifestyle, and what it takes to succeed as a freelancer.

See everything you need to know:

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13 Ways to Combat Freelance Burnout

If you’ve ever suffered from burnout—or think you might be experiencing it right now, drop what you’re doing and go read this post.

Inside, you’ll discover the signs of freelance burnout, how it can affect your health, and 13 really good ways to combat it.

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Julie Cortés Julie Cortés

To Freelance or Not to Freelance? That is the Question.

Have you ever wondered if freelancing was right for you?

If you’re visiting here wondering this very thing about the wonderful world of self-employment, take a look inside as to what some key factors are to help make that decision.

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Julie Cortés Julie Cortés

25 Lessons Learned in 25 Years

February 2023 marked my 25-year anniversary of being in business.

Gotta tell ya’, I sure learned a LOT along the way.

Things I wish I knew when I first started out as a freelancer.

That’s why I’m sharing these lessons to help you get ahead much sooner.

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Stop Breaking these Basic Etiquette Rules

I’m always amazed when someone dismisses basic etiquette.

Whether on purpose or perhaps because they simply forgot.

Either way, it always leaves a bad taste in the recipient’s mouth.

Here are seven basic etiquette rules not to be broken.

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Julie Cortés Julie Cortés

A Look Back on 23 Years of Freelancing

This week, I’m celebrating 23 years of being in business for myself. 23 years, y’all!

My career path has had all sorts of twists and turns. (I like to think of them as plot twists!) And I’m loving every minute of it!

Take a trip down memory lane with me as I reminisce on how I got here.

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How to Freelance Like a BOSS

Whether you're new to freelancing or been at it for a while, having leadership skills can often determine your success.

I was recently asked by The Freelance Exchange of KC to present on the topic of leadership and share some of my favorite tips on leadership both for your business and the community as well.

Read on to learn how you, too, can Freelance ... Like a BOSS!

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Is Self-Promotion Wrong??

I caught a post on LinkedIn the other day that made me stop in my tracks.

It was about self-promotion and how one shouldn’t do it.

Wait. What??

And it made me think, “Is everything I’m doing wrong? Is everything I teach and speak and preach about WRONG?“

The short answer is no.

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