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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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…
Recent Posts
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…
Choosing the Right Freelance Specialty: What You Need to Know
Build your freelance business faster and with less work by choosing a specialty where clients need lots of freelance help. Assess market demand and then consider how your skills, interests, background, and experience fit…
Attract Your Ideal Clients with a Clear Specialty
If you have a clear specialty, marketing will be much easier because you’ll be able to speak directly to the clients you work with or want to work with. And your ideal clients will…
Why You Should Ditch Freelance Job Sites and Find Your Own Clients
Freelance job sites promise a quick way to find work, but they often come with hidden costs. Fierce competition and low pay can weigh down your business, leaving you stuck chasing gigs instead of building your business. By finding…