Freelancing
Freelancing is one of the quickest ways to build your own business. Whether you want to escape the 9-5, build up income on the side, or grow a full-fledged agency, freelancing is a great place to start. Here are some of our best articles all about succeeding as a freelancer.
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The Most In-Demand Freelance Niches in 2024
Ivan SerranoWhen you want to do work you’re passionate about, freelancing is a great option. In fact, a recent study found that 67% of workers in...
16 Sites Like Upwork for Freelancers in 2024
Nina SharpeWebsites like Upwork are a fast way to discover new clients and land freelance work. Initially, I doubted Upwork, believing it was filled with clients...
How to Break Up with a Client (Plus Examples)
Preston LeeBreaking up with a client can be a tough decision to make. But remember: everything in your business is an opportunity cost. When you say...
These 20+ High-Demand Freelance Skills Pay You The Most
Alex SkinnerFreelance skills are more sought after today than ever before. The days when people saw freelance skills as less important than regular 9-to-5 job skills...
Do Agencies Get Bigger Clients?
Preston & ClayFor subject matter experts with decades of niche experience, freelancing or consulting can be lucrative ways to capitalize on your hard-won knowledge. But it often...
Protecting Your Freelance Business: 4 Different Options
Eyal DorfmanBeing a freelancer is increasingly common today. Whether working in the gig economy full-time or freelancing as a side hustle, people are often wearing different...
How to Write a Freelancer Resume that Wins Clients
Preston LeeAn effective freelancer resume can be the difference between getting ignored by clients and filling your client pipeline. If you’ve done any amount of freelancing,...
5 Boring (But Powerful) Tips That Made Me a Six-Figure Freelancer
Domenico TrimboliIn 2018, 6 years after I started out as a freelancer, I became a six figure translator. Trust me when I say no one was...
Can You Really Trust Other Freelancers to Deliver?
Preston & ClayIf you’re trying to go from freelancer to agency, hiring outside support often sparks anxiety. Can you really trust others to deliver for your clients?...
How to Escape One-Time Projects & Get Repeat Business
Preston & ClayIn this episode, data scientist Aurélie shares her journey shifting beyond ad-hoc gigs into retained engagements. We explore pricing approaches that capture the immense ROI...
How to Confidently Negotiate Freelance Rates with Clients
Joanne CamarceAs a freelancer, you have to operate your career as a business. You may be highly skilled in your service, but you’ll also have to...
Proposals Are a Waste of Time (Here’s What Works Better)
Preston & ClayIf you’ve been listening to Freelance to Founder for long you’ve probably heard us harp on proposals. We think they are usually a waste of...