109. Resumés and Portfolios for Freelancers
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A resumé is not necessary if you’re a freelance creative. Instead, use your portfolio website as your primary marketing tool.
107: Who’s In Control?
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The difference between freelancer and employee lies not only in your intention but also in your actions.
105. How To Protect Your Work During A Creative Review
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As a follow-on to a recent episode, I go in-depth into why and how it’s important for both our clients and us to ensure our
96. What We Have Here Is A Failure To Communicate
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Communication is the responsibility of the freelancer and the client.
91. Master The Client Discovery Call
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An effective discovery process helps you transition smoothly into a good working relationship with your client. A prospective client discovery session allows you the opportunity
Are You Your Client’s Cheapest Option?
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Different people don’t value the same things in the same way. One client may understand the value of your work to their increase and prosperity.
The Golden Rule of Freelancing
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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
The Designer and the Relief Pitcher
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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
The Designer and the Relief Pitcher
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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
Alvalyn Lundgren
Hi! I'm Alvalyn. I'm the founder of Freelance Road Trip and host of the Freelance Road Trip podcast. I'm a designer, illustrator and educator. I send out a free newsletter of tips and tools to help creative freelancers build lasting, fulfilling businesses.
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