Becoming a freelance writer on the side of your day job can be one of the best ways to augment your income & work towards being your own boss. Landing your first freelance writing client is a major milestone on that path. Something to be extremely proud of. To get excited about. To celebrate. The affirmation
Trust me, I get it. Making time for your side project can be extremely difficult. We all have so many important activities competing for our limited amount of time outside of work each week. Full-time job, family, socializing, commute, exercise, meal prep, hobbies, relaxation, having fun, the list goes on. Here’s where I need your help… I’m one of those
Opportunity management and determining exactly what my time management system should be, has been particularly relevant to me since quitting my full-time job this month. It’s almost comical actually. I thought that quitting my day job to focus on growing my blog and freelance business would instantly unlock a ton of time for me to pursue
One of the most incredible (unexpected) side effects of starting this blog and deciding to share my experiences with starting businesses, dealing with crushing defeats, and going through painful personal development stages, has been the revelation that I’m not alone in my failures. And you know what? Neither are you. None of us are. Through my blog, I’ve been
A few years ago, during my second job out of college at a clothing startup in Orange County, I was given the ultimatum of letting my side business go, if I wanted to keep my job (and sole source of reliable income). I vividly remember the conversation I had with my boss, as if it were yesterday. I
If you’re in the business of publishing content online, it goes without saying that you have some sort of personal or business goals in doing so. You could be blogging simply because you love talking about the nuances of your industry, and you enjoy sharing everything you learn along your journey. Perhaps you like writing
What’s the one thing most highly paid freelancers have in common? A powerful personal brand, and the online proof (reputation) to back it up. If you’re the best at what you do and you can prove it, you’re in a much better position to set your rates and turn away clients that don’t benefit your business.
As an entrepreneur, you need to learn how to say no. In fact, if you want to be successful, you need to learn how to say no to almost everything that comes your way. With success and fame, will come an incredible influx of people placing requests and demands on your time – which is
Perhaps the most essential skill to master when launching or growing a freelance business, is perfecting your ability to find, pitch, and close the best possible clients for your business. That’s where crafting an amazing freelance proposal and cold email outreach campaign comes in. It doesn’t matter if you’re the best writer, marketer, designer, or