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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

    Here's where most freelancers f*ck up
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    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.

    3 Lessons I Learned From a 10-minute Phone Call with Gary Vee
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    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.

    How I 10x’d my Writing Speed with a Glass of Bourbon

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    How to succeed without a personal brand

    If you Google "how to get more customers or clients," you'll find an entire page filled with generic advice like "post on social media" or "build a personal brand." This kind of advice feels like a lazy copout. It’s oversimplified and

    How to succeed without a personal brand
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    How to nail cold outreach (quick tutorial)

    Ever wonder how to make a cold email stand out in the sea of inboxes? I recently critiqued a cold email for a fellow solopreneur who wanted to up his outreach game. He was kind enough to let me share it with you. (Shout out to Trevor. If you need

    How to nail cold outreach (quick tutorial)
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    Still where you were six months ago?

    Last week, I joined a new gym. As a former personal trainer, I've belonged to several gyms over the years. But I've spent the last 4+ using my home gym that I built during covid (like everyone else). I built a pretty sweet setup. That, plus

    Still where you were six months ago?