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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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…
Recent Posts
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…
Why Magical Thinking is Poisoning Your Freelance Success (and How to Stop)
Ever catch yourself thinking that clients will just show up? This kind of magical thinking might be comforting, but it’s holding you back from freelance success. Shifting to a growth mindset will help you build a…
Photographer vs. AI for Your Freelance Headshot: Which is Better?
You can get a great freelance headshot—a key marketing tool—by hiring a professional photographer or using an AI headshot generator. Learn about the pros and cons of each option and how to choose what’s best for…
Freelancers: Here’s Why a Great Headshot Matters More Than You Think (And How to Get One)
In freelancing, where first impressions often happen online, a great headshot helps you show that you’re a professional, build trust, and make clients want to learn more about you. Here’s how you can…
Balance Client Work and Marketing Without Burning Out
Balancing client work and marketing is hard—but skipping marketing makes it harder to get the clients you want. This post shows simple, sustainable ways…
How to Make Marketing as Easy as Tying Your Shoes
Without consistent marketing, it’s really hard to build and sustain a stable, successful freelance business. You can make marketing your freelance business as easy as tying your shoes—and you don’t…