On Hiring and Working with a Virtual Assitant

Back when I made no money I used to like to “fix” things around the house. We’re not talking DIY forum-guided fixing. We’re talking pure personal ingenuity. One time I had to fix a hole in the wall the size of a watermelon. Unrelated. I didn’t know the finer points of hole patching at the […]

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​The Ups and Downs of Working Through Freelance Sites

I grew up with a pretty crazy/fun Uncle. Nothing was ever serious with him. He would walk around talking his own made up language and singing to his own tune. One time I showed up to his house at 5am to take him to the airport and he was walking around in his tighty whities. […]

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Work With What You’ve Got

Do you know that for a lot of people “freelance” = “anxiety”? Or did you already know that? I know it firsthand. Why? Because that was me too. The feast cycles are incredible. Contracts pour in, clients line up the projects for you, and the work is regular (even if the hours are long). The […]

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Mind Games and Mental Tomfoolery

I’m going to go out on a limb today and suggest that one of the hardest things we do as freelancers is joust with the internal dialogue – that incessant chatter that is fueled by the screaming voices of the roller coaster we often find ourselves on. No, I’m not saying it’s all in your […]

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Stop Burning Bridges With Your Emails

A couple weeks ago one of our neighbor’s kids, Katlyn, knocked on our door to tell us about her school project. Being a father myself, I was a little distracted at the time. “Dad, who is at the door? Can I go outside and play? Can I watch?” my oldest son yelled out as Katlyn […]

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Build Up Your War Chest

An inside look to how I use budgeting in my business.

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Build a Lead Generating Network

Peers and professionals can provide a wealth of opportunities from connections they know and trust. Learn where you can find the best networks to let your reputation shine.

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Finding Your First Retainer Lead Plus a Free Worksheet

This very practical guide with a free downloadable worksheet will help you identify – and land – your first retainer agreement with a simple set of dos and don’ts.

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The Three Characteristics of Retainer Work

Retainer work helps you move from “gigs” to “projects” for a more stable freelance schedule. What defines the best retainer packages? Three simple characteristics.

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