I did a Facebook live video about this topic, so if you're a video watcher, check it out on the replay here. If you prefer to read (which I MUCH PREFER TO DO OVER WATCHING VIDEO) here's the skinny. WHY TO CHOOSE A FOCUS When I started freelance I would write anything for anyone …
Self Promotion for Freelancers: Live
In case the previous blog post didn't drive the point home, here's my Facebook Live video with a bit more about why you need to self-promote if you're a freelancer and how to do it. Watch the replay here! …
Taking a Break & Re-Entry: Zach from Heart, Soul & Hustle
If you've sauntered over here thinking "Oh yeah, I'm getting tips for getting more freelance work," and then you've noticed I have talked a lot about taking time OFF lately, you might be confused. "What does time off have to do with freelance work?" you're probably asking. You're thinking, "I …
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Getting Over It
If you search for "get over it" on wikimedia commons you see a lot of different images, including the one of the space shuttle being ferried back to home port (Home runway?) on the top of a 747. There are a bunch of other images, too. Campaign posters, human rights, how to pick up girls, …
Well THAT Wasn’t In The Plan
Over the last year I lost 75 pounds. I did it mainly by changing the way I eat, and I've done pretty well sticking to it. I need to lose some more pounds but I'm currently living in my current body trying to to take care of it before I go for more. WHAT DOES THIS HAVE TO DO WITH …
Meet the Human Behind MakeMeAFreelancer.com
Freelancing is a lot about doing things that you've never done before and they might be kind of scary but you do them ANYWAY! Today was my first MakeMeAFreelancer.com LIVE VIDEO on Facebook. I have done this one time before. While I was on my paddleboard escorting a swimmer during Swim the Loop …
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How to Qualify Clients
When I first started freelancing I hunted for jobs on Elance. Elance merged with Odesk and now it is called Upwork. In some ways, finding work through a job board like this is not ideal: price can be a major factor. There are thousands and thousands of people competing for jobs. You can end …
