How to build trust in what you offer as a freelancer by earning reputational currency. #freelance

Your next move as a freelancer isn’t likely on your to-do list. Make the time today to start planning for the continued sustainable growth of your practice. One step at a time. #freelance #selfemployed #solopreneur #freelancertips #freelancer

Create marketing that energizes your audience AND you as a freelancer. That’s what works. 🧡 #freelance #selfemployed #solopreneur #freelancertips

Long-term viability in self-employment isn't about one big win; it's about a consistent, reliable flow of income. Here’s how to find your own clients: lnkd.in/ewwX8PBW

Newish freelancers: Do the hard, unscalable things now. Your expertise multiplied through repeated, intentional effort can become your edge. Your future self will thank you. #freelance #selfemployed #solopreneur #freelancertips

Don’t wait for connection to find you. Freelancers who thrive are the ones proactive about collaboration.

Whether you're a freelancer or a full-time employee, don't wait until you need something to start sharing your expertise and accomplishments on private or public forums like LinkedIn.  The goal is proactively making the right people aware of your expertise, experience, and impact at work.

How I made freelancing less risky by diversifying with multiple clients, various industries, and different formats of work. The goal is to never rely on one source of income and have continual career security. #freelance #selfemployed #solopreneur #freelancertips

Gigs today, career tomorrow! Build a lasting freelance practice by diversifying, pivoting, investing in skills, prioritizing work that sparks joy, and designing a career that reaps the full benefits of freelancing.

After 12 yrs of self-employment, here's my two cents on how to make freelancing a career that pays, remains enjoyable, and sustainable. Long-term success comes down to a few key habits: 1. Diversifying income streams to avoid relying too heavily on one client, project, or industry.

How to describe yourself strategically as a freelancer to stand out, land more clients, and signal credibility and trust. #freelance #selfemployed #solopreneur #freelancertips

How to market yourself as a freelancer without social media. Yes, I recognize the irony sharing here. 🙃

Because not every freelance day is glamorous 💀 #freelance #selfemployed #solopreneur

The 4 P’s: Your guide to win-win projects. 🤝 #freelance #selfemployed

Being a solo freelancer doesn’t mean doing it all alone. Test your ideas, swap stories in communities, take breaks that actually stick. Your future self will thank you. www.linkedin.com/pulse/beyond...

How to handle bandwidth issues as a freelancer. Consider charging differently, partnering differently, or scheduling differently. #freelance #selfemployed

Because your bank account deserves consistency, not chaos. ✌🏻 #freelance #selfemployed #solopreneur #freelancertips #freelancer

Three non-obvious Q's to ask a client at the start of a project. This way you go beyond the obvious and align on key elements of the engagement that are more likely to lead to positive outcomes for everyone. #freelance #selfemployed #solopreneur #freelancertips #freelancer

Boredom is the silent saboteur in freelancing if you’re not careful. Pushback by adding newness, variety, and fun in your mix of work. #freelance #selfemployed #solopreneur #freelancertips #freelancer

The best way to find freelancers is to proactively introduce yourself to them offline and online. It’s an ongoing process of finding like-minded folks you can trust. #freelance #selfemployed #solopreneur #freelancertips

Who should you try to befriend as a freelancer? Here’s my advice as this is important to get right, given a solid support system can make a huge difference when you’re self employed.

Don’t go it alone. Most of the problems you’ll have freelancing are not new. That’s why it’s so important to befriend other freelancers so you have folks in your corner that can commiserate with, problem solve together, and refer business to you.

Moving from interest to action. Four out of ten professionals in the U.S. are interested in starting their own businesses, says a new survey from LinkedIn. Here’s how to move from interest to action on your path towards self-employment. #freelance #selfemployed #solopreneur #freelancertips

Nothing feels as good as when it’s officially a wrap! 🏁

Making money in freelance shouldn’t be at the expense of having fun and enjoying yourself.

If a client can’t pay your rates, you can negotiate on other facets of the project if you’re open to the lower fee. Not suggesting you become a pushover and take on low paying work, but when it’s doable, advocate for a testimonial or case study, a shorter timeline, or tighter scope to the project.

The happiest and most fulfilled freelancers thrive at the intersection of three things: What they’re good at What clients will pay for What they genuinely enjoy I call this the Freelance Trifecta: the sweet spot for a sustainable solo career. 🧡

A salaried full-time role isn’t any more stable than freelancing. Becoming a freelancer has its own pros and cons, but today it’s just as viable of a career path as an in-house role. I discuss this and more on The New Gig podcast with Glen Hodgson, available on Spotify and YouTube.

Discernment is the vocab word of the day. 😌 That’s the main difference between a brand new freelancer building out their portfolio of work and a seasoned freelancer who has more confidence, wisdom, and financial backing to be discerning. #freelance #freelancers #solopreneur #selfemployed

I’ve done it for 12 years now, so sharing my take on how to start diversifying your income as a freelancer.

Figuring out your own freelance trifecta is a process of identifying your existing competencies, paying attention to signals in your market, and testing different options to see what brings you fulfillment.

The ideal outcome for freelancers is figuring out the work you’re good at, the work people will pay you for, and the work you find most enjoyable. 🧡 🧡🧡 #freelance #freelancetips #freelancing #solopreneurs

Freelancing is the worst if you're stretched too thin on misaligned work. Instead, center your practice on your strengths so you're more motivated and able to charge more for the unique value you provide. Here's how to make that happen as a self-employed profesh: www.linkedin.com/pulse/buildi...

To build trust when meeting with a potential client, lead with the process you’ll follow to solve their problems. You’re more likely to land the project if your process is understandable, adaptable, and results focused. #freelance #freelancertips #pitchingtips #pitching #selfemployed

You can’t coast as a freelancer. You might phone it in sometimes in a 9-5 role, but self employment requires a different kind of intentionality. It’s not about working more. It’s a mindset shift where you’ve got to make very deliberate choices for this to be a sustainable path. #freelance

Figuring out where you excel as a freelancer matters as you’re more likely to drive results for clients and stay motivated to continue down this path when you focus on work aligned to your professional strengths. #freelancertips #freelance #freelancelife #selfdiscovery

The main tools and platforms I use as a career freelancer. Some are free, others I pay for. Low or no cost tools make freelancing easier to start and maintain given there's usually lower ongoing costs compared to starting a traditional business. #freelance #freelancertips #selfemployed

How to craft effective cold pitches using the PPP framework, which stands for Preparation, Personalization, and Prioritization. For more deets on using the framework to generate positive responses from your pitching efforts, check out the new edition of my LinkedIn newsletter: Career Freelancer.

Drafting a personalized email pitch that’s more likely to land. Aim to be concise and super personalized to the person’s / company’s context. Watch till the end for an example of a strong pitch. #freelance #freelancertips #selfemployed #freelancing #coldpitching

Add this to your contract to prevent lateness and no show’s from disorganized clients. 💅🏼 #freelance #selfemployed #solopreneur #careeradvice #careertips

How I get paid every time as a freelancer. In 12 years, I only had one client not pay me what I was owed. In that case, they went bankrupt. 🤭 #freelance #freelancertips #selfemployed #getpaid #paidinfull

Gain respect as a freelancer by showing up as a partner, not an employee ready to take orders.

Freelancers with staying power are persistently pivoting. 💫

How do you stay gainfully employed as a freelancer for decades? For 30+ years, @martinwaxman.bsky.social has consistently pivoted both by strategy and need. Making regular changes to your focus can ensure you're contributions remain valuable, you're top of mind to clients, and you stay motivated.

Future proof your freelancing with continuing education. #freelance

Thoughtfully reacting to scope creep as a freelancer can help you earn more and satisfy your clients in the process. Here’s a script to make this conversation a win-win for all parties. #freelance

If you don’t like using social to promote yourself as a freelancer than approach these silly apps as a short-term play at gaining attention to your contributions you’d prefer to share elsewhere. #freelance #socialmedia

Don't forget to pitch your existing clients! They're more likely to say yes given you have a track record with them, they already trust your contributions, and you have the inside scoop on what their challenges are.

As a career freelancer of 12+ years, I've been lucky to attract and seek out new clients through a variety of sales and marketing approaches, and I wanted to highlight some of the more effective methods. Find the mix that's right for you. 🧡 www.linkedin.com/pulse/six-wa...

How I manage my workload as a freelancer to avoid spreading myself too thin. Drink every time I say “wiggle.” 🙃 #freelance #burnout #selfemployed #freelancertips