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How to Become a Freelance Web Developer

Tim Noetzel • March 30, 2023

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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.

7 Years of Freelancing

Tim Noetzel • March 22, 2023

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Next month will be my 7th year of freelancing.

And while I have more freedom, flexibility, and income than I ever did at a “real” job, getting here wasn’t easy. Difficult clients and my own mistakes taught me some hard lessons.

So in today’s newsletter, I wanted to share 9 things that I wish I knew when I was starting out.

Stop Dreading Sales

Tim Noetzel • March 16, 2023

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The first time I had a sales call was a disaster.

I spent days creating a presentation, getting feedback from friends, and making countless revisions until I finally felt it was perfect.

On the bright November morning of the call, I was excited and more than a little nervous. I had recently painted my home office, and the fumes from the paint made me a bit light-headed.

I was terrified of messing up my pitch, but when I got my prospect on the call I took them through it flawlessly.

Taking a beat to catch my breath and smiling inwardly, I asked that final question: “so, are you interested?”

What he said next changed how I think about sales forever.

7 Tips to Crush Freelance Burnout

Tim Noetzel • March 9, 2023

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When you first start freelancing, you’re desperate for any work you can get.

You need to eat and pay the rent. If your fledgling business doesn’t provide, you might have to get a “real job.”

But once you land a few clients, the balance shifts.

Unreasonable clients can make “simple” projects drag on for months. Late-night emails interrupt your much-needed down time. And constant messages make it difficult to focus.

If you’re not careful, freelancing can become a grind.

So in today’s newsletter, I wanted to share 7 things I’ve learned that help me avoid freelance burnout.

My Bulletproof 4-Figure Monthly Retainer Strategy

Tim Noetzel • March 2, 2023

Freelance Sales Newsletters

In this week’s issue, I’m going to show you a surefire strategy for selling retainer agreements.

This approach works so well I’ve only ever shared it with my coaching clients until now.

And trust me when I say this: retainers can make a huge difference in your business. Since I moved all of my clients to retainers, my freelance revenue has almost tripled! In fact, every dollar of my $32,000 per month in freelance earnings in 2022 was from a retainer.

How to 4x Your Freelance Rates With Better Positioning

Tim Noetzel • February 23, 2023

Freelance Sales Newsletters

In today’s issue, I’m going to show you how to 4x your freelance rates.

Seriously. 4x.

Most of the freelancers I coach make between $50 and $75 per hour when we start working together. Many of them end up making $200 – $300 per hour by the time we’re done.

How do things change for them so dramatically?