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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Want Better Results from Networking? Build Trust
Going to networking events won’t help you get more freelance work—because these events are only the first step in building trusting relationships with the people you meet. And trust is how you build your freelance business through networking.
“If people like you…
Recent Posts
10 Ways to Make Networking Events Easy
Key Takeaways
- Networking is about relationships, not selling. Focus on listening and helping.
- Prepare for networking events before you go. Polish your elevator pitch, bring cards, craft a client-focused LinkedIn profile and website, dress well, and book…
How More Confidence Helped Shannon Unlock Freelance Success
Confidence is a key ingredient in freelance success. After Shannon Hach boosted her confidence, her freelance business began to grow.
When Shannon Hach, MD, ELS, left family medicine to become a freelance medical editor…
The Best Way to Make Your Freelance Future Amazing
When 2019 draws to a close, do you want to be…
How to Make More Money and Do Less Work: Repeat Business
Clients who give you repeat business often become anchor clients you can count on for steady, high-paying work. And you’ll have less administrative work, less marketing to do, and less stress.
Making more money…
How to Be First in Line for Freelance Work
When clients are ready to hire a freelancer, you need to be first in line if you want them to choose you and not another freelancer. Being first in line means that the client thinks of you—and…
7 Ways to Grow Your Freelance Business with Steady, Long-Term Clients
Building trusting relationships with your clients leads to steady, long-term clients. That’s much easier than continually looking for new clients.
If you’re like most freelancers, you’re spending a lot of time and effort trying to find new clients. And you’re…
How Eva Stabenow Attracts the Right Clients with her Freelance Brand
Having a Freelance Brand Means Less Marketing
Eva Stabenow’s freelance brand helps her stand out from other freelance translators and attract the right clients. Here’s how Eva developed her freelance brand.
How Kristin Harper Shows She’s a Professional with Her Freelance Brand
Kristin’s freelance brand stands out from other freelancers and shows she’s professional with her freelance brand. Here’s how Kristin developed her brand.
Clients often think that freelancers are alike and that we’re unprofessional. Kristin Harper, PhD,…