How to Negotiate
Learn some of our most helpful tips when it comes to negotiations with freelance clients!
How to Find Great Freelance Work
In this blog, we explore the different ways to find freelance work!
Mastering the Art of Referral Work
One of the most annoying things to hear a freelancer say when you ask the question “How did you get so many clients” is the answer “Through friends!” You are left questioning how they have so many connections and friends with available work. However, it is the reality for many freelancers. In this blog, we will break down some ways you can reach that point too!
Once you land your first client, it's time to focus on growing your business through referrals. People refer you when they trust you — so the best you can do is produce high-quality work and be a social player in the game!
Building Your First Portfolio (Where, When, How)
Starting your freelancing journey can feel like stepping into the unknown, especially when building your first portfolio. A well-crafted portfolio is your ticket to showcasing your skills, landing clients, and growing your career. But where should you begin? When is the right time? And how do you ensure it’s effective? Let’s dive in.
Giving Effective Feedback in 4 Steps
Creatives around the world breathe a collective heavy sigh at the response, “I’ll know it when I see it!” Similarly, providing employees and contractors ambiguous feedback gets you no where. Learn how to provide clear, actionable feedback in 4 simple steps.
Prioritizing Your To-Do 101
Discerning the essential from the non-essential is the most important super power a CEO (or any productive worker for that matter) can possess, and consequently the hardest to develop. So what can we do to combat the threat that multitasking poses to our productivity?
A Freelancer’s Guide To Big Data
In this episode we're talking with Stefan Scheuermann, Senior Director of BI at IRONMAN and co-host of Song Divers podcast, about the nuance of Business Intelligence and how to prioritize learning in your process regardless of your company size.
9 Tips: How-To Write Online Articles
Every medium has corresponding best practices for writing. Get-up-to-speed on how to write for today’s web content.
Finding Vocational Mastery
In this episode, we're talking with Jordan Raynor, serial entrepreneur, former tech executive, and New York Times Best-Selling author, about the importance of hyper focusing on your 'one thing' vocationally to arrive at mastery in your field.
Balanced Brand Building 101
Designing a Visual identity for a brand before uncovering the unique Emotional and Functional identities will create a shell of an experience. Spend the majority of your effort on the Emotional and Functional, therefore unlocking the Visual.