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Here's where most freelancers f*ck up
They rely on applying to job postings to generate 100% of their revenue. If you're an early-stage freelancer, or even a veteran struggling to reach a level of comfort and stability in your work... this one's for you. Are freelance job postings bad? Absolutely not. If
3 Lessons I Learned From a 10-minute Phone Call with Gary Vee
It was May 12th, 2016 at 3 p.m. Not a date of particular meaning for most people—but I watched the seconds tick by, more nervous than I’d ever been for a phone call. Any moment now, Gary Vaynerchuk was going to call.
How I 10x’d my Writing Speed with a Glass of Bourbon
Hemingway used to say “write drunk, edit sober” so I thought I’d give it a shot (pun intended). I sat down with my Old Fashioned and started drafting a quick outline.
Stuck in your comfort zone at work?
Last week, a reader asked: I’m someone who prefers stability and routine, but I’m starting to worry it might be holding me back. How can I tell if I’m too deep in my comfort zone, and what’s a manageable first step to start challenging myself without
How to succeed without a personal brand
If you Google "how to get more customers or clients," you'll find an entire page filled with generic advice like "post on social media" or "build a personal brand." This kind of advice feels like a lazy copout. It’s oversimplified and
How to nail cold outreach (quick tutorial)
Ever wonder how to make a cold email stand out in the sea of inboxes? I recently critiqued a cold email for a fellow solopreneur who wanted to up his outreach game. He was kind enough to let me share it with you. (Shout out to Trevor. If you need
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