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:
12 Things that Take Zero Talent But Will Earn You 100% Respect
How do you stand out amongst your competition?
You don’t necessarily have to be smarter or more talented, have more experience, or be more skilled.
You may just have to work harder.
Client Horror Stories: Prevent Them. Deal with Them. Learn from Them.
For whatever reason, some people like to take advantage of freelancers.
Is it because we’re self-employed? Is it because they think they can?
I haven’t quite put my finger on it as to why. But I am on a mission to do something about it.
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.
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.
You’ve Got to Spend Money to Make Money
I know, I know.
No one wants to hear it. Yet there's so much truth to it.
You really DO need to spend money to make money.
It's a hard pill to swallow ... especially if you're just starting out or struggling to make ends meet.
Learn why it’s essential.
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!
Quench Your Thirst for Business
You can lead a horse to water but you can’t make it drink.
As freelancers, it’s our responsibility to do everything we can do in our power to ensure we succeed.
Question is, are you doing just that?
There are plenty of opportunities out there to quench your thirst. Make sure you’re taking advantage of them to better your chances at success.
Volunteer to Raise Your Visibility
So many people look at volunteering as a waste of their time. They go in with blinders thinking that they’re donating free work.
While sure, that may certainly be the case, what they’re missing out on is ALL the benefits that come along with giving back to the community.
Use me as a prime example. I have built my business and reputation by volunteering. You can easily do the same.
5 Tips for Working from Home
All the Best Tips. None of the Judgment.
As we venture through the coronavirus pandemic lockdown, many are now finding themselves in the same position I’ve been in for years.
Whether you’re new to the remote life or a seasoned vet, here are a few best practices I’ve found to really work during my work-from-home journey over the last 20+ years.
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.