As a copywriter, I sell my time. … err… well, technically I sell my expertise but it’s constrained by the time it takes to deliver it, so the more I can decouple that limitation, the more of my expertise I can sell, and the more money I make. Therefore, over the years I’ve built up […]
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How To Grow Your Freelance Business (Even If You Have Too Many Clients Already)
For several years now I have had a problem… With business growth. The problem is: I have too many clients. Why is this a problem? Because it actually makes me stuck. My clients book me for big projects, long-term work, and send a ton of referrals. I end up overwhelmed with work and stuck to […]
10 best practices of freelancers
For over a decade I marketed my services as a freelance writer. Today, I’m a lot more specialized but technically I’m still a freelancer (because I’m not an employee). I’ve been at this game a while and I love it. And, unfortunately, I’ve seen many others come and go. Here are 10 best practices of […]
Learn how to be a freelance writer — Step by step
Every month or two, someone contacts me and asks me how to become a freelance writer. I love it and I’m happy to coach someone along that path. Recently, someone else asked me for some help and as I was replying to them, I thought to myself: “I’ve written this out before… several times”. So […]
How to be a successful, profitable freelancer by building a freelance sales funnel
The secret to being a successful, profitable freelancer is to treat it like a business. Set aside time to work, set aside time to live. Manage your expenses and income. And most importantly, build a sales funnel and fill it with contacts from your target market. If you’re thinking about becoming a freelancer, or if […]