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"Do What You Love" Is Not Always Good Advice

"Do What You Love" Is Not Always Good Advice

I have always loved writing, so writing for a living seemed like the dream job. And, for a while, it was. I genuinely loved what I did. I was getting paid to write stuff. But after a couple of years, the novelty wore off, and writing started to feel like

The Importance Of Self Care As A Freelancer

The Importance Of Self Care As A Freelancer

Too many freelancers neglect self care. They think they must be constantly available to clients and feel guilty if they aren't doing something productive. Don't. Don't feel guilty. You cannot give 100% to your clients if you're tired or ill or injured

Giving Value Doesn't Mean Working For Free

Giving Value Doesn't Mean Working For Free

"People are more likely to do business with people they know, like, and trust." Are you familiar with this phrase? The idea is you build relationships with people so that when they are in the market for what you sell, they won't think twice about buying

How to Avoid Getting Ripped Off By Marketers

How to Avoid Getting Ripped Off By Marketers

It’s not uncommon for people to feel let down, ripped off, frustrated, disappointed or completely exasperated when they work with marketers. And it makes me sad.

How To Deal With Toxic Prospects And Clients

How To Deal With Toxic Prospects And Clients

If you aren't happy with the relationship, it's ok to walk away. Your mental wellbeing should come first - if you are miserable, stressed, anxious or depressed, you won't be able to give your best to your other clients.

How To Get Paid Up Front

How To Get Paid Up Front

When you get the money part out of the way at the start, it never becomes an issue. Plus, you have more control over your cash flow.

Why Marketing Is Like Exercise

Why Marketing Is Like Exercise

I often use exercise as an analogy for marketing because there are so many parallels. The main one being that if you want results, you have to put the work in. But first, you need to decide what results you want - what are your goals? With exercise your goal