Freelance Success Blog
Welcome to the Freelance Success blog, where you’ll find practical how-tos, success stories, inspiration, and much more.
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How to Create a Portfolio That Wins Clients—Even if You’re New
Key Takeaways
- Build your portfolio for your target clients, not for everyone.
- Use 6 to 10 high-quality samples, including spec or mock work, if needed.
- Add a short project…
Recent Posts
LinkedIn Services Marketplace: A Powerful Tool or a Waste of Time?
Key Takeaways
- LinkedIn Services Marketplace is free, but it has major usability gaps and high competition.
- Most freelancers see low-quality, low-pay requests that rarely match their skills or specialties.
- You’ll get better…
How to Use Free AI Tools Like ChatGPT and Perplexity to Market Your Freelance Business
Key Takeaways
- Use free tools like ChatGPT and Perplexity to speed up marketing tasks, then review and edit for accuracy and tone.
- Build focused prospect lists by asking for hiring…
Alexander P.P. Lowe Charts a New Course to a Stable, Successful Freelance Business
When Alexander (Alex) P.P. Lowe’s work suddenly dried up after years of freelance success, he knew he needed to take action. So he learned how to market his freelance business by focusing on how he meets…
Get Clients, Grow Your Skills, and Boost Your Confidence with the Help of Your Freelance Friends
Key Takeaways
- Collaboration always beats competition. Your freelance friends are a great source of referrals.
- Freelance friends also help you deal with difficult clients and serve as your professional support and advice…
Survey Says: Here’s What Works Best in Getting the Clients You Deserve
Key Takeaways
- The top sources of the best freelance clients are LinkedIn, networking, and direct email.
- LinkedIn is the #1 source, driven by clients searching for freelancers there. Among LinkedIn users, 81% say it’s important or very important for getting…
Why Freelancers Need Coaching to Succeed
Key Takeaways
- Coaching gives your structure, accountability, and a clear marketing plan that leads to steady, high-paying clients.
- A coach helps you cure imposter syndrome by highlighting strengths, setting goals, and celebrating wins that…
Breaking Free: A Freelancer’s Guide to Firing Bad Clients
Bad clients drain your time, energy, and enthusiasm—leaving you frustrated and underpaid. Great clients help you build a stable, successful freelance business. While firing bad clients can be scary, doing this gives you time…
Less Stress, More Success: How to Find Great Clients
We all want—and deserve—to work with great clients who pay us what we’re worth, value our work and treat us right. Here’s how to identify great clients, avoid bad clients, and get…