Hey, #FreelanceFriends! I hope your week and Q4 is off to a good start. This week on the Bluesky chat we will discuss business audits and ways to prepare for 2026. Mark your calendar for 11am CST on Thursday, Oct 9!

A1. I haven't seen this yet, Angela. Are clients wanting their AI content spiffed up? Or do they create something and want to add your byline to validate it? Either way, having a client "AI" something and hand it to me is usually a non-starter. #FreelanceFriends

Good morning from Portland, Oregon, USA! I consult with owner-led businesses of all sizes that want to grow. I also write for media platforms and print magazines on business topics. #FreelanceFriends

Welcome to #FreelanceFriends! This is your weekly Bluesky chat to connect with fellow freelance professionals. Each week we explore a new topic in an hour-long chat guaranteed to build camaraderie and confidence in this crazy work style.

Coffee time! Who's ready for #FreelanceFriends?

Setting a reminder for today’s #FreelanceFriends. Thursdays at noon ET.

Come hang out with the nice folks from #FreelanceFriends on Thursday at noon ET / 9 am on the west coast / coffee time everywhere.

@sandyhubbard.bsky.social you’ll love this thread! #FreelanceFriends

+ Ready to capture more sales to close out the year? + Confident about your sales and marketing teams? + Satisfied that everyone understands the big picture and can execute? Let's connect. ✅ We can go over your Owner's Master Plan and get you ready for 2026. www.linkedin.com/in/sandyhubb...

Be kind to yourself, try new things, give yourself space to stumble via @chrisbrogan.bsky.social youtu.be/rIo83e2UgYg?...

I am looking for a motivated client who wants to do a quick roll-out of a new product or service in Q4 2025. Let's talk!

As requested, #FreelanceFriends These are insanely good. And named by people who wouldn’t stop eating them 😊.

Yesterday we had a 15-year reunion on LinkedIn with folks I was in a Twitter group with back in 2010. We have about 130 comments in the thread on LinkedIn so far. Nice to see everyone after all this time, and many IRL friendships were made through the group. #FreelanceFriends

You need a break, @shanecarpenter.bsky.social #FreelanceFriends

Fourth quarter is always busy for me. Trade show season, family in town, magazine articles wrapping up for the 8-issues-a-year pubs, and, well, it's just beautiful in Oregon in the fall. #FreelanceFriends

I keep laughing because every time I refresh the chat, the Tomato Report gif is spinning around at the top of the column, LOL! #FreelanceFriends

Drinks and snacks: Homemade lemonade made with brown sugar (I know, sounds gross, but verrry good). I bought 5 pints of blueberries at the farmer's market, and we will not be cooking these, baking these, or juicing these, kids! $$$ #FreelanceFriends

And where are @stebbinsmatt.bsky.social and @snippetsbyamy.bsky.social . Matt is probably hiking somewhere glorious with his beloved. And Amy is always doing something interesting. #FreelanceFriends

Hey, hey, hey and yay, yay, yay ---> @devonellington.bsky.social is here today! #poem #FreelanceFriends

Thank you, @amylhampton.bsky.social , for always getting here early and opening the door for everyone. As Ted Lasso says, 'ppreciate you! #FreelanceFriends

Are @theeditingward.bsky.social @read-roy.bsky.social @dondingee.bsky.social going to be here today? Hope so! #FreelanceFriends

I'm rushing to finish projects and get invoices done and sent out by tomorrow since everyone is closed on Monday. Accelerating the schedule by almost 5 days is... eeek! #FreelanceFriends

G'morning from Portland, Oregon. It's finally cooled down today after a stultifying week. Remember the scene in Throw Momma from the Train where Billy Crystal is trying to find a word for hot and sticky weather, and the horrible momma pops right out with it. Writers can relate! #FreelanceFriends

LABOR DAY is here #FreelanceFriends! And it's celebration week! Let's talk food, fun and keeping your business happy at the same time! 3... 2... 1.... Chat!

We're having a 15-year #usguys reunion over on LinkedIn. The group is growing as people keep tagging friends. Over 100 comments. Ah, good memories! www.linkedin.com/posts/marjor...

The Growth Formula for Print Businesses | Aligning Sales, Marketing & Tech Teams youtu.be/pOZz41lZsJI?... I loved doing this interview with one of my favorite people, Nidhi Agrawal, CEO and Co-Founder of DesignNBuy #HelpPrintThrive

Have a great week, everyone! #FreelanceFriends

My win this week is Archie! Today is his 4th birthday! I am so proud to be his dog mom! #FreelanceFriends

My win, if I may, is receiving the aforementioned recommendation. 💖 #FreelanceFriends

A3. Many of my clients are working toward growing then exiting their business when they consult with me. I always become friends with people, then I'm sad when our work together ends and often they are on to the next stage of their retirement. ##FreelanceFriends

A2) Well, there's the "five people" test ... if you meet one disagreeable person, it's them; if you meet five, it's you. Pull back and reask why you are in this situation, and is it something you can change, or do you need to change? And always, always sleep on the answer. #FreelanceFriends

q2) Change is hard - especially when we are the ones who need to make changes. Some of us love to stay in the comfort of what's familiar way longer than we should. What are your signs that something needs to change? Red flags? Gut feelings? #FreelanceFriends

Hello #FreelanceFriends! I'm Angela, a dog mom, full-time content marketing writer/editor living in NW Iowa. I write lots of blog posts/articles and am now taking on dev editing work! I'm also an accidental amateur pumpkin farmer with a bunch of crazy vines in my yard. Glad to be here this week!

I'm Sandy Hubbard. I consult with owner-led companies that want to grow. #FreelanceFriends

WELCOME FRIENDS!! INTRO: As we gather, let's introduce ourselves - who we are, what we do, what we love, etc. #FreelanceFriends

Happy #FreelanceFriends day to all who celebrate! Just about 30 minutes until go time. This week we'll be talking about transitions - what's changing and how to maneuver through them gracefully and effectively. Join us at 12e/9a for a great hour of freelance advice and camaraderie.

@angelatague.bsky.social @amylhampton.bsky.social @strotebook.bsky.social For now, I have a standing Thursday client meeting during #FreelanceFriends. I've been circling back on Thursday night and reading the chat thread. Please keep me in the loop, and I'll pop in when I can. Stay cool!

I'm Sandy Hubbard, a Growth Strategist & Marketing Advisor who consults with owners and sales-marketing teams to grow the business through effective marketing and business improvement. I'm the host of #PrintChat, a weekly global gathering since 2011. #FreelanceFriends

Meet my client Lynn Hidy, a highly successful sales trainer for people who make a living selling by telephone. Lynn is amazing in many ways, not the least being that she races boats, cars, and is a FA-A-A-AST downhill skier. www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...

A little about my client Bookbound... www.linkedin.com/posts/sandyh...

Thank you for attending #FreelanceFriends! This chat is coordinated by many freelancers on Bluesky: Amy @amylhampton.bsky.social Don @dondingee.bsky.social Paula @Phendrickson.bsky.social Sandy @sandyhubbard.bsky.social Andy @StroteBook.bsky.social Angela @angelatague.bsky.social and more!

Thank you, @angelatague.bsky.social, for hosting and keeping things flowing so very smoothly. This was very enjoyable. #FreelanceFriends

Find spaces of joy in your day. When we work for ourselves, we can let bad news or frustration tinge the day. Establish places and times to appreciate this freelance life and pat youself on the back. For me, it's the first sip of coffee in the morning. This is why I do what I do. #FreelanceFriends

An overview of how I work is here t.co/2FHp4GeIap. I am a generous connection on LinkedIn (I'll promote you) www.linkedin.com/in/sandyhubb..., and here are samples of my work muckrack.com/sandy-hubbar... #FreelanceFriends

What can my fellow freelancers help with? If you have a client you enjoy who needs help with things you don't offer, I'd love to chat and see if I can help. A major client is slowly retiring so I need to replace that after 11 years of working together. #FreelanceFriends

A3. If I had to fill a gap quickly, I would turn to my faves list. I have about 20 people I'd love to work with. #FreelanceFriends

A2: My top lead sources: - Current clients - Past colleagues from when I was in-house - LinkedIn #FreelanceFriends

Not to sound all Jane Austen, but letters or introduction and staying in touch with current and past clients work best for me. #FreelanceFriends

A2. Best way to get new business. Events, groups, checking in with network, volunteer. ##FreelanceFriends

A1. Consulting, retainers, ongoing projects, help get marketing teams unstuck, work with the client's other freelancers, act as point person with agencies. #FreelanceFriends