DOWNLOAD EPISODE 25 Protect your work and working relationships with written contracts. In this episode we’re continuing the conversation about freelancers and contracts. The work you create
DOWNLOAD Healthy relationships with your clients begin with written contracts. If you’re a freelancer working with clients, one of the best things you can do
DOWNLOAD Stop regularly to diagnose and fix your creative business to keep it running smoothly. Maintaining your creative passion and creating profit in your freelance
DOWNLOAD Planning has within it the means to achieve the success you want. Whether we have actually taken the time to write it down, most
DOWNLOAD The downside, upside, and best alternative to getting leads and referrals. Both leads and referrals are vital for finding new clients and growing your
DOWNLOAD Four principles of building momentum. Nothing’s accomplished by taking the easy road. We don’t get anywhere simply by deciding. We become ready by taking
DOWNLOAD Don’t make client referrals your main marketing method. Do this instead. Focus on the marketing activities you can control. In Episode 19 I share
We hold ourselves back creatively and in business because of how we think. Success comes from mindset. Each of us has what it takes to
Ten words you need to know to run your business and help your clients prosper. In this episode we’re talking about using the language of
How a conversation about pricing turned into a conversation about ownership. Getting paid what a project is worth is challenging. This is especially true if
We teach our clients how we want them to treat us. If you’re struggling with clients who don’t respect your work or your value to
Changes to employment law change the landscape for independent contractors in California Assembly Bill 5 (AB 5) is an expansion of California law making it
The Copyright Alternative in Small-claims Enforcement Act — The CASE Act (HR 2426) — passed in the House on October 22, 2019, and moves on
How to handle two situations freelancers commonly find themselves in: When friends or family ask for favors, and when clients pile on more work. LISTEN
Five ways to become more valuable to your clients and charge more for your work. I share 5 principles you can implement starting now to help
In baseball, when the team manager calls in a relief pitcher, he’s hoping to save the game and walk away with a win. When a
One huge factor in the freelance experience is the problem client who does not pay for what they order. Even with a contracted relationship in place,
You’ll spend far more time and money marketing to new clients than to maintaining your existing relationships. Here are 10 strategies for client retention.
When making buying decisions, and in deciding who we work with, we pass through these five stages from “Who are you and what do you
Many problems freelancers experience when working with clients are due to contract mistakes. Tighten up your contracts and you’ll fix those problems. In this episode
LISTEN SUMMARY The questions you ask position you either as the creative lead or a project assistant. When working with clients, listen carefully and ask the right
How do you know if you’ll succeed as a freelancer? I’ll give you the same answer my instructors gave me: “You don’t know.” No one
Play Episode Show Summary When should you pursue being creative in your own right versus being an order taker and just doing what the client
Play Episode Show Summary The purpose of establishing a business should is not to follow your passion. It should be to serve people, make money
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