Freelance Success Blog

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How DeLene More than Doubled Her Freelance Income

DeLene more than doubled her incomeA New Specialty and Better Marketing

T. DeLene Beeland more than doubled her freelance income by shifting to a strong specialty, building new skills, trying new types…


3 Easy Ways Marina Damiano Became Successful

Marina DamianoHow can you build a successful freelance business?

Having an in-demand specialty, getting referrals from clients and colleagues, and following-up with prospects, clients, and colleagues made it easy for Marina Damiano, PhD, to succeed as…


9 LinkedIn Mistakes that Stop Clients from Finding You

Linkedin mistakeDo you know how clients find freelancers on LinkedIn?

LinkedIn’s search algorithm ranks freelancers with complete, client-focused profiles, big relevant networks, and some activity higher. Get more freelance work by avoiding or fixing…


8 Easy Ways to Do Hard Things—Like Marketing Your Freelance Business

how to do hard things

Does marketing your freelance business make you feel uncomfortable?

Doing things that we’re already good at make us feel good. But doing things that are uncomfortable—like marketing…


10 Steps for Fearless Freelancing in the Recession

Thrive in the recession

Are you ready for the recession?

During a recession, many clients cut or stop their use of freelancers. With an estimated 59 million freelancers in the U.S., competition…


Unlock Freelance Success Now by Making Time for Marketing

Make time for marketingDo you want to avoid feast or famine syndrome?

Making time for marketing, and better managing your time in general, will help you build a stable, successful freelance business….


How to Get Your Ideal Freelance Clients

Get your ideal clientsWant clients who pay you well, give you steady freelance jobs, and treat you with respect?

Client-focused marketing shows you understand the needs of your ideal clients and highlights…


Are You Greedy or Generous with Your Freelance Pie (Work)?

Get your share of freelance pieDo you believe that freelance work is abundant or scarce? 

Having an abundance mindset helps freelancers succeed—because there is plenty of freelance pie for…


How to Thrive Despite More Competition and Economic Uncertainty

succeed despite more competitionAre you ready for more competition?

During the COVID-19 pandemic, more people began freelancing. At the same time, the economic uncertainty that began during COVID-19 continues. Geopolitical instability has made this worse.

Good marketing…