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Here's where most freelancers f*ck up
They rely on applying to job postings to generate 100% of their revenue. If you're an early-stage freelancer, or even a veteran struggling to reach a level of comfort and stability in your work... this one's for you. Are freelance job postings bad? Absolutely not. If
3 Lessons I Learned From a 10-minute Phone Call with Gary Vee
It was May 12th, 2016 at 3 p.m. Not a date of particular meaning for most people—but I watched the seconds tick by, more nervous than I’d ever been for a phone call. Any moment now, Gary Vaynerchuk was going to call.
How I 10x’d my Writing Speed with a Glass of Bourbon
Hemingway used to say “write drunk, edit sober” so I thought I’d give it a shot (pun intended). I sat down with my Old Fashioned and started drafting a quick outline.
The Comfort Continuum: How to Assess and Expand Your Comfort Zone
The "comfort zone" is that cozy space where everything feels familiar and stress-free. It’s where we stick to what we know, using the same old strategies that keep things steady but can lead to feeling stuck. In this zone, there’s not much motivation to push for
Are you afraid of imperfection?
Do you have a phobia of imperfection? Many entrepreneurs do, often driven by a desire to do things their way. But holding onto this mindset can limit your growth and success. To thrive in business, you must learn to let go, delegate, and work with others. Perfectionism might feel like
My Top 5 Lead Generation Tools
These tools helped me scale my freelance writing business from a one-man operation to a full-blown content marketing agency with a team of eight freelance writers and marketers. Add these tools to your arsenal to start generating more leads for your business. Hubspot CRM If you're not already
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