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 to Make More Money? Fire Bad Clients
Firing bad clients frees you up to work with clients who will pay you well and treat you right.
When freelancer Ginny Vachon, PhD, fired her first client, she was worried about losing money. Ginny had only been freelancing for…
Recent Posts
How to Use a Red Velvet Rope to Get Your Ideal Clients
When you work with your ideal clients, you’ll be energized and inspired. Having a red velvet rope policy can help you find those ideal clients and fire bad clients.
Usually, a red velvet rope separates VIPs from everyone…
How 2 Skeptical Freelancers Find Trustworthy Help
Learn how 2 freelancers found trustworthy help in building their freelance businesses and what you should look for if you want expert help too.
Trying to build a freelance business on her own was…
4 Easy Ways to Find Real Experts to Help You Grow Your Freelance Business
Learning from experts is a shortcut to freelance success. Here’s how to find real experts who use a proven process, deliver realistic results, and care about your success.
“Get all the clients you need in…
3 Practical Questions to Make 2025 Your Best Year Ever
Taking a good look at the big picture is one key to building a stable, successful freelance business. My simple 3-question year-end review is an easy way to do this so that you can be more successful…
7 Things Amazon Does That Will Make You a Freelance Success
Best known as the world’s largest online retailer, Amazon has spearheaded best practices that are just as applicable to freelancers and our clients as they are to Amazon and its customers. Learn how doing what…
Why You Need to Have an Email Newsletter
Here’s what happened when the email newsletter of freelancer Genevieve J. Walker, PhD, PC arrived in my inbox. Seeing that email reminded me that Genevieve is my go-to freelancer. When I need to sub-contract freelance work…
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…
12 Ways to Make Networking Events Amazing, Not Scary
Networking events are the best places to meet clients and colleagues who can refer you for freelance. But for most freelancers, in-person networking can be scary. Learn 12 ways to make networking at events easier.
Networking events like conferences and…