Best Homerecording Podcasts (2024)

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#305: There Might Be A Good Argument For Selling Your Soul For $$$ 14:24

12m ago14:24

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Navigating life as a creative freelancer is all about balancing what you love doing with what pays the bills. It's often framed as "selling your soul", but really, it's about making tough choices: do you follow your passion or chase the cash? For creatives, this dilemma is pretty intense. You've got the classic 'starving artist' on one side. They'r…

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#304: The 10 Most Brutal Client Acquisition Mistakes That Are Wrecking Your Earning Potential 41:37

2d ago41:37

41:37

Client acquisition is obviously an important part of running a freelance business because it’s how you make sure you keep getting paid every month. Despite how obvious this is, many freelancers don’t take this seriously enough... and it shows when work dries up and you're back into the dreaded feast-or-famine cycle. If you worked in a day job that …

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#303: How To Set Yourself Apart From The Other 500,000,000 Freelancers In The World | Part 4 31:20

9d ago31:20

31:20

In the final episode of this 4-part series, we're diving into one of the most powerful but often misunderstood methods of standing out from the crowd. I saved the best for last. This has been the "secret sauce" behind my all of my successful businesses, from freelancing, to Airbnb, to multiple software companies, and even podcasting. Without this l…

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#302: How To Set Yourself Apart From The Other 500,000,000 Freelancers In The World | Part 3 24:15

16d ago24:15

24:15

Want to know the 3 golden rules for winning more clients than your competition? First off, forget about competing on price. It’s a dead-end street. Instead, focus on adding value in unique ways that don’t undercut your worth. It’s about quality, not the lowest bid. Second, make sure your stand-out factors are visible from the get-go. Qualities like…

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#301: How To Set Yourself Apart From The Other 500,000,000 Freelancers In The World | Part 2 25:39

28d ago25:39

25:39

Why should someone hire you vs alllll the other options they have? If you don't have a good answer to that question yet, it's time to start working on it before the estimated 500 Million freelancers come online by the end of this decade. This week I broke down 5 "Brute Force Differentiators" you can use to set yourself apart. If you're trying to fi…

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#300: How To Set Yourself Apart From The Other 500,000,000 Freelancers In The World | Part 1 20:33

1M ago20:33

20:33

"But they do it for less". If you've heard lines like that over the past year, get ready to hear it even more over the next 5-10 years. Why? Well here's a terrifying stat: There are an estimated 500,000,000 freelancers "coming online" by the end of this decade. WTF can we do to set ourselves apart from all those people WITHOUT resorting to dropping…

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#299: Why You Should Ask Your Clients For Feedback After Every Single Project | The Infinite Clients Series 27:58

1M ago27:58

27:58

If you're an obsessive learner (or ADHD) like me, there's probably a long list of new things you've learned and implemented as a freelancer over the past year. Maybe you've set up that rock-solid client contract, nailed down an onboarding process that's smooth as butter, or started following those essential tips for staying top-of-mind with clients…

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#298: 6 Client Boundaries to Keep You Healthy, Happy, Stress-free, and Profitable | The Infinite Clients Series 35:55

1M ago35:55

35:55

So you made it to $100,000+ per year... Congrats. Too bad you made so many sacrifices that you're constantly stressed out, you're missing out on time with friends and family, and you resent your business. The irony is that you became a freelancer because you hated your day job and you wanted to work for yourself. Now, you feel like you have 50 "lit…

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#297: The Best Method For Avoiding "Revision Hell" For The Rest Of Your Life | The Infinite Clients Series 34:00

2M ago34:00

34:00

You have had one of those projects that went south fast? You're cruising along, and then boom, you hit the revisions stage, and it's like hitting a brick wall. Emotions run high, lists of changes start flying in, and what was supposed to be a quick fix turns into a never-ending nightmare. If you've been freelancing for a while, then I'm sure you've…

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#296: How Michael Janda Built A $30,000,000 Design Agency From One Super Power | The Infinite Clients Series 52:40

2M ago52:40

52:40

Being likable is a super power for freelancers, and here's why... This business is all about making a great first impression, keeping your clients coming back for more, and getting them to tell their friends about you. When you meet a new client, hitting it off right away can make a huge difference. Just like when you meet anyone new and instantly …

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#295: How To Create An "External Brain" That Helps You Finish Projects On Time Every Time | The Infinite Clients Series 31:52

2M ago31:52

31:52

Today, let's chat about a struggle that hits home for a lot of us creatives... We kind of have a bad rep for getting projects across the finish line on time without dropping the ball. You know the drill – underestimating how long things will take, forgetting those tiny yet crucial details, and then, bam, you've dropped the ball... Again. Then we ge…

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#294: The 6 BARE MINIMUM Rules For Solid Client Communication | The Infinite Client Series 34:53

3M ago34:53

34:53

Pretty much all of us got into this "trading creativity for $$$" thing because we absolutely love what we do. It's easy to forget that there's more to the game than just passion + being good at your craft. The whole "client communication" thing usually isn't the most thrilling part of your day. It's like, we get so caught up in the excitement of cr…

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#293: The 5-Step Blueprint for Perfect Client Onboarding | The Infinite Clients Series 33:58

3M ago33:58

33:58

When you're freelancing, those first steps with a brand new client are absolutely crucial to nail. It's like when you're trying out a new app and everything from the welcome screen to the first few clicks just flows effortlessly. You instantly know you're going to enjoy using it. That's the smooth, user-friendly vibe you want your client onboarding…

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#292: The Rock-Solid 8 Part Client Agreement For Starting Every Project Off Right | The Infinite Clients Series 20:37

3M ago20:37

20:37

We're now rolling into the first real episode of this new "Infinite Clients" series, and my goal is to set up each episode in this series with a new rule... or better yet, a commandment. Maybe we'll have a full "10 Commandments For Infinite Clients" by the end, but let's just start with #1: Thou Shalt Put It All In Writing. If you want a guaranteed…

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#291: How To Create A Viral Freelancing Business That Gives You "Infinite" Clients | The Infinite Clients Series 16:10

3M ago16:10

16:10

The phrase "Infinite clients" sounds like one of those terrible, cheesy, late-night infomercials, but is something like that really possible? Absolutely not. Infinite? Come on... Here's what I love about that phrase, though. If you HAD to come up with a way to create an "infinite" supply of clients, how would that look? It's essentially what "hope …

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#290: Here Are 11 Big (And Small) Projects You Can Take On In 2024 To Bring In Big Money 30:52

4M ago30:52

30:52

January can be a slowwwwww season for a lot of freelancers. There are two approaches you can take if this is the case for you... Approach #1: Chill. Rest. Maybe complain a little. Play a lot of video games. Pout a lot. Approach #2: Realize that you're the captain of your ship, and you're the only one who can make 2024 your best year ever. You can v…

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#289: How To Create A 2024 Plan For Your Business (That You'll ACTUALLY Use) 31:15

4M ago31:15

31:15

I've just returned from my year-end planning retreat in Chattanooga, TN, and DAMN it was awesome. This is only my 3rd year doing this and considering I started my freelance journey back in 2009, I discovered this secret WAY too late... Planning is the secret sauce to having your best year ever (which 2023 was for my businesses). But here's the kick…

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#288: He Turned His 6 Figure Freelance Design Business Into A 7 Figure Agency | With Michael Janda 50:21

4M ago50:21

50:21

Ever felt like you wanted to reach out to someone, but didn't want to bother them? Maybe it was an old acquaintance, a past client, or even a prospective client you've had your eyes on for a while... Creatives typically have this voice inside our heads that says "don't do that... you'll just be bothering them". Here's something that may surprise yo…

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#287: The Follow Up Process That Helped Me Double My Freelance Business | The Sales Series 33:01

4M ago33:01

33:01

"This ONE trick doubled my income". As dumb and clickbaity as that sounds, it's kinda true. Here's what I mean... the last time I did a deep dive into my freelance business, I realized something interesting... More than 50% of my annual income was directly attributed to following up with leads who never replied. About 20% of my income came from fol…

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#286: The SUPER Simple 4 Part Process For Sales Calls | The Sales Series 38:36

4M ago38:36

38:36

Here's one of the biggest traps I see freelancers fall into when it comes to sales calls: They think they're good at them, but they're really not... Why? Two reasons: 1. They've never actually tried to close anything other than friends/family/referrals (the easiest to close, but rarely enough to keep someone 100% booked solid) 2. They've never actu…

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#285: The Entire Freelance Sales Process From Beginning To End | The Sales Series 44:44

5M ago44:44

44:44

If you're a freelancer who's ever felt like sales is a foreign language, prepare to have your mind changed. First, it starts with understanding what sales really is. Sales is not just about persuasion... it's a process. In this new podcast series, I'm going to give you a comprehensive guide to the entire sales process for freelancers. Here's what's…

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#284: Stuck With Low $$$ Projects? Here's How To Level Up To $50,000 Projects | With Ryan Koral (Replay) 1:10:19

5M ago1:10:19

1:10:19

The dark side of freelancing (that no one wants to discuss) is the wasteland of low-dollar "Fiverr Freelancers" charging bottom-dollar rates for "butt-in-seat" projects. Whether you're on Fiverr or not, you may still be trapped in this low-dollar wasteland that is essentially just another soulless day job you've created for yourself. These projects…

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#283: The 3 Strategies For Staying Top-of-Mind & Getting More Gigs | The Lead Nurture Series 36:27

5M ago36:27

36:27

As we wrap up The Lead Generation series, you likely already know how important staying top-of-mind is. If you're not top-of-mind when the client is ready to hire someone, you won't get the gig. Period. So what are the 3 best strategies for nurturing your leads, and ultimately getting more gigs? That's what this week's episode is all about! In this…

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#282: Mapping Out The 7 Essential Stages Of The Complete Client Journey | The Lead Nurture Series 45:15

5M ago45:15

45:15

Want to know the biggest sticking point in a freelancer's career? It's when you run out of friends and family to sell your services to. The moment you move into the world of getting strangers to hire you is the moment you find out what you're made of. It's honestly a scary place to be, but most people don't have large enough personal networks to st…

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#281: The 4 Building Blocks of Turning Strangers Into Clients | The Lead Nurture Series 31:44

6M ago31:44

31:44

Ah, freelancing, my friend! Let's talk about the art of nurturing relations in this wild, wonderful, sometimes impossibly difficult world. You see, it's a bit like trying to find love on a dating app (which is where I met my wife 8 years ago). You don't just swipe right and immediately pop the big question, do you? No, no. It all begins with that e…

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#280: Hackers Spent $3k Of My Money Promoting Elderly Women's Bras, And Here's What I Learned | Cyber Security Basics 27:43

6M ago27:43

27:43

And on September 29th, someone played dirty and swiped access to my ads account. 19 days, folks. Nineteen. That's how long I was locked out, twiddling my thumbs while some hacker ran ads for elderly women’s bras on MY dime. As hilarious as that sounds, they threw a huge wrench into my marketing machine that cranks out thousands of leads monthly. No…

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#279: Mastering The Art Of Self-Promotion | The Lead Generation Series 31:45

6M ago31:45

31:45

Raise your hand if you suck at self-promotion... 🙋🏻‍♂️ 🙋🏼 🙋🏿‍♂️ 🙋🏻‍♀️🙋🏽‍♀️ (←that's probably you.) Sadly, self-promotion is where most freelancers hit a wall. It's one thing to create an amazing service or irresistible lead magnet, but it's entirely another to promote it effectively. If your calendar isn't booked solid with projects from ideal clie…

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#278: The 4 Types of Lead Magnets That Actually Work | The Lead Generation Series 32:49

6M ago32:49

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Let’s dive into a crucial piece of the freelancer's marketing toolkit: The Lead Magnet. Imagine your lead magnet as an introductory handshake in the online world. It's your first impression, and we all know how vital that is. Your lead magnet isn’t merely a "hello"... it’s an "I understand your problems and I know how to help." Every lead is a pers…

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#277: The Secret to Consistent Clients | The Lead Generation Series 32:50

7M ago32:50

32:50

Listen, I've heard it a hundred times, and I bet you have, too... "If you're good enough, you can just wait for clients to come to you." They say. "Word of mouth is all you need." They say. But here's the deal: sitting on your hands and hoping for that magical email notification of a new client isn't a strategy—it's a death trap. Let me paint a pic…

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#276: Shifting Your Clients From One-Time Projects To Monthly Recurring Subscriptions | With Annemie Tonken 45:03

7M ago45:03

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How much is an average client worth to you? Whatever that number is, imagine how much more they'd be worth to you and your freelance business if they were paying you that amount every single year. Now imagine how successful you'd be if every single client you've ever had was paying you the amount every year for the rest of your career. That's the r…

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#275: Time Management For Freelancers | Back To Basics 15:35

7M ago15:35

15:35

Hey, you... The one out there juggling a thousand tasks, feeling overwhelmed by how much needs to be done, all while trying to meet client expectations — let's chat. You've probably heard a topic as mundane sounding as "time management" and just tuned out. That's fair because this topic is usually boring as hell. "Time management" can feel like som…

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#274: Dare To Suck | Why You Make More Money When You're Bad At Things 24:01

7M ago24:01

24:01

Have you ever taken a pause and really thought about the significance of being willing to “suck” at something? We creatives often find ourselves cocooned in this small world of what we're already good at. We spend our time in areas that come naturally to us. The zone where our creative juices flow and your hands complete the task with ease. It's ou…

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#273: Why Freelancers Are Vulnerable To "The Inbred Business Trap" (And What That Means For You) 26:58

8M ago26:58

26:58

We often look up to the biggest names in our field and think, "Wow, I want to be just like them", but we rarely consider the consequences. While it can be great to take inspiration from others, it can also backfire... Why? Because the top 1% in our field are really, really good at some things (like taking the perfect photo or creating a memorable l…

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#272: The Freelancer's Guide To Automating Your Business | Part 2 34:27

8M ago34:27

34:27

Last week we did a deep dive into the world of automation and talked about how it can help take care of boring, tedious, and repetitive tasks. Well, this week, we're taking it a step further and discussing how to automate some of the client acquisition and marketing tasks in your freelance business. In this episode, we'll explore the three core are…

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#271: The Freelancer's Guide To Automating Your Business | Part 1 22:33

8M ago22:33

22:33

You know those tedious, terrible tasks you keep putting off? Yeah, we all have those. 🙄 Imagine if they could get done without you lifting a finger. Sounds magical, right? Well, in our latest episode, I dive deep into the magic world of automation. 🪄 No, it's not as scary as it sounds. In fact, many of us are doing it without even realizing it! Eve…

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#270: The 3 Best Ways To Graduate From "Simple Freelancer" To A "True Entrepreneur" With Multiple Income Streams 24:06

8M ago24:06

24:06

Feeling like you've hit a ceiling in your freelancing career? Ready to take the leap into True Entrepreneurship but unsure where to begin? You're not alone, and I've got the perfect resource for you! I recently recorded a podcast episode all about what it means to graduate from freelancing. This episode is tailored for creative freelancers like you…

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#269: The Creative Vs The Entrepreneur | Which Side Wins? 37:40

8M ago37:40

37:40

In today's episode, I'm dedicating the entire discussion to the creative versus the entrepreneur. We'll explore the pros and cons of each side, helping you navigate the battle within and find that sweet spot in the middle—the balance that leads to a happier, healthier, and more prosperous freelance career. First, let's really understand your creati…

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#268: How To Guide Your Clients Through The Six Stages Of The Client Journey | Funnels For Freelancers 32:06

9M ago32:06

32:06

I get how it feels when your website doesn't bring those sought-after leads. It's frustrating to spend so much time and care building a beautiful site, only to be greeted with crickets. The thing is, your website is likely more like a confusing labyrinth for potential clients... All those options, paths, and choices can be overwhelming. It's like a…

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#267: Turn Your Hours Into More Dollars By Fixing All 5 Parts Of Your Freelance Machine 38:51

9M ago38:51

38:51

Here's a concept that will make you more money - everything in business is based on inputs and outputs. Yes, this sounds soulless, and yes this seems to take away the creativity, but stick with me. It's all about understanding how your freelance business operates, just like any other machine out there. Picture this: When you work a regular job, you…

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#266: How To Stay Top-Of-Mind By Being Impossible To Ignore | The Omnipresence Strategy 31:26

9M ago31:26

31:26

Have you ever had an amazing potential client reach out to you? They seem really interested and they look perfect for you... But then, poof! They just vanish. Time goes by, the job doesn't happen, and you're left scratching your head, wondering, "wtf did I do wrong?" This can be really frustrating, but guess what? We can fix it! If this sounds like…

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#265: Make Your Clients Worth More $$$$ By Avoiding These 6 Mistakes | The Freelance F*ckups Series 32:38

9M ago32:38

32:38

In any freelance business, there are two ways to increase your income: Get more clients Make each client worth more. While most freelancers focus on the first method, most of us ignore blatantly obvious ways you can make each and every client worth more $$$ to your business. The beauty of focusing on how you can make each and every client worth mor…

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#264: The 6 Ways To RUIN Your Freelance Services | The Freelance F*ckups Series 24:32

10M ago24:32

24:32

On today's podcast episode, I wanted to have a candid chat about something critical to your success as a freelancer... It's a topic that's often glossed over, but it's the backbone of your entire business: Fulfilling the services you're paid for as a freelancer. Have you ever wondered why some clients never return, or why they don't refer your serv…

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#263: Let's Talk About 7 Things NOT To Do | The Freelance F*ckups Series 24:20

10M ago24:20

24:20

Today, we're kickstarting a new podcast series. We're calling it the "Freelance F*ckups" series - because, let's be real, we all have those moments. This series is special because it aims to address one of the main issues we face when listening to advice-rich podcasts - information overload. Picture it as an "Advice Buffet" where you're trying to j…

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#262: Why $100k Per Year Is The New Minimum Wage For Freelancers 20:56

10M ago20:56

20:56

I've been talking to a lot of freelancers recently, and I'm a bit troubled by their underwhelming financial goals. It's not about being greedy, it's about being realistic... This is why I am presenting a bold idea: $100k should be the new minimum wage for freelancers. Many freelancers look at $100k as their most ambitious goal, while I look at it a…

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#261: Overcoming Overwhelm: A Guide For Freelancers To Fix The Root Cause And Stop Treating The Symptoms 23:07

10M ago23:07

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We all know the life of a freelancer isn't easy. There's an unending list of tasks to tackle, clients to please, and portfolios to build. On top of that, we juggle personal commitments and the oh-so-precious "me time" that often gets squeezed out. So, it's no surprise that we often find ourselves feeling overwhelmed, the creativity squashed out of …

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#260: How To Set SMART Marketing Goals For Client Acquisition | Back To Basics 22:54

11M ago22:54

22:54

Here's a wild guess: I bet you've never set a real marketing goal for your business. Since most freelancers struggle to consider themselves a "business", this really isn't a big surprise. When it comes to the 10th episode of this "Back to Basics" series, marketing goals are about as basic as things get when it comes to marketing. How are you going …

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#259: How To Stop Being A Copycat Freelancer | Back To Basics 17:23

11M ago17:23

17:23

In the latest installment of our Back to Basics series, we're diving headfirst into an often overlooked yet vital subject: carving out your unique niche as a freelancer. Today's exploration centers on what I term "The Copycat Freelancer" dilemma. Don't get me wrong... I’m not here to criticize. Instead, I want to guide you past this hurdle that's p…

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#258: 6 Methods For Promoting Your Freelance Business | Back To Basics 25:32

11M ago25:32

25:32

Today we're continuing with our "Back to Basics" journey by focusing on something that's often overlooked by freelancers - promotion. Promotion is super important to keep the clients coming in, but a lot of freelancers think they just need to be good at what they do. They admire those who seem to have endless work, thinking it all comes from word-o…

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#257: Pricing For Freelancers: 5 Ways To Set Your Rates | Back To Basics 30:37

11M ago30:37

30:37

This week we're tackling a challenge we all face as creatives: how should we price our work? Getting this right is a huge deal, but damn it can be tricky! Pricing your services isn't just about picking a random number. A lot of us tend to set our rates by looking at what others charge or by trusting our gut. If that sounds like you, no shame, but t…

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#256: Choosing The Right Services To Sell As A Freelancer | Back To Basics 16:30

11M ago16:30

16:30

Our ongoing series, Back to Basics, is all about diving deep into the foundation of freelancing. Today's focus is on the services (i.e. products) we offer as freelancers. This is the biggest difference between successful and struggling freelancers. All too often, we choose our services based on what WE want, while putting little to no thought into …

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