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What Freelancing Really Means

Tim Noetzel • June 8, 2023

Newsletters

Freelancing offers a lot of freedom.

Set your own schedule. Work when, where, and how you want. Be your own boss.

But it can also be stressful.

Whether it’s last-minute deadlines, down months, or a shifting client base, every freelancer struggles sometimes.

The allure of freedom excites. The responsibility of freedom intimidates.

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3 Secrets for Fighting Freelance Imposter Syndrome

Tim Noetzel • June 1, 2023

Freelance Foundations Newsletters

I’m not good enough.

My business is doomed to fail.

I can’t ask for that price. My clients would laugh me out of the room.

If you’re feeling like a fraud, then chances are you’re dealing with one of the most common struggles freelancers face: imposter syndrome.

Ready to overcome it and move your business forward?

Here’s how:

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How to Price, Pitch, and Close Freelance Deals

Tim Noetzel • May 25, 2023

Freelance Sales

Once you’ve met some potential clients, you need to close the deal.

If you’re like I was when I started, you probably have a pretty loose process. For the first several months, my process looked like this:

  1. Discuss needs with the client
  2. Try to get a rough sense of budget
  3. Guess the highest price point you think they’ll buy
  4. Prep a proposal or statement of work
  5. Hope for the best

I closed about 70% of the clients I pitched this way, so it felt reasonably good.

Then I ran the numbers. Losing 30% of clients—and guessing on the price point—was incredibly expensive! I was leaving tens of thousands of dollars on the table every year.

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How to Get Client Intros from Other Freelancers

Tim Noetzel • May 18, 2023

Freelance Sales Newsletters

The Best-Kept Secret for Generating Freelance Leads

Today we’re going to talk about the best-kept secret for generating freelance leads.

No, I’m not talking about going to networking events and working the room—though that can work if you’re good at it. Instead, I’m talking about finding a group of freelancers to share clients with you.

This simple tactic is extremely powerful. And the best part is, you don’t need any clients of your own to start.

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How to Delete Your Upwork Account (And Why You Should)

Tim Noetzel • May 10, 2023

Freelance Foundations Freelance Sales Newsletters

Wondering how to delete your UpWork account, or if you should?

You’re in the right place.

Today I’ll be covering why you shouldn’t use freelance sites, exactly how to delete your UpWork account, and what to do once you’ve left UpWork behind.

Let’s dive in!

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How to Become a Freelance Web Developer

Tim Noetzel • March 30, 2023

Freelance Foundations Newsletters Web Development

Freelance web developers earn some of the highest incomes in 2023 and enjoy flexibility and freedom that their full-time counterparts only dream of.

But knowing where to start can be intimidating for both new developers and experienced developers who have never freelanced before.

Even if you’re brand new to both, however, it’s possible to start earning money in as little as a few months.

Like most good things, this will take hard work, but trust me when I say it’s worth it!

Ready to become a freelance web developer? Let’s jump in! Read on or pick the section that’s most helpful for you.

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