How to get better at freelancing while looking for projects | Ep. 54 with Eric Bolikowski
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Discover strategies for finding clients during dry spells, balancing learning with job searches, and navigating client non-payments. Learn the secrets to effective networking and the importance of setting fair market rates π
Today, my guest is Eric Bolikowski, Full-Stack Product Engineer, Tech Lead, and Mentor with 15 years of industry experience, who's also a big fan of writing clean and scalable code that really benefits the end user! π€©
In this episode, Eric shares what he finds the most challenging about freelancing:
π Emotional turbulence while having no clients.
π Keeping up with trends and deciding what technology to learn.
π Chasing non-paying clients.
Join us to learn from Eric's experiences and feel that you are not alone in this journey πͺ
Check out the 9am platform - the All-In-One tool you need as a freelancer! π₯ππͺ
https://www.9am.works/freelancer
Follow Eric on social media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-bolikowski/
Timestamps:
(00:00) Meet Eric Bolikowski
(00:38) Challenges of Freelancing
(01:19) Balancing Learning and Job Search
(02:41) Choosing What to Learn
(06:14) Finding Freelance Projects
(10:18) Networking Strategies
(13:08) Dealing with Non-Paying Clients
(14:22) Freelancer Loneliness
(15:32) Advice for Aspiring Freelancers
(18:35) Short-term vs Long-term Networking
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