Articles for Freelancers
Learn how to build a successful freelancing business and get hired by your dream clients.
News & OpinionYear in Review
2021 Year in Review
2021 was a great year. It was quite different than I imagined and ended with an unexpected plot twist! As always, I'll highlight professional accomplishments and share personal updates with photos!
Career TransitionsNews & Opinion
Why I Took a Full-Time Job After 10+ Years of Freelancing
On November 29th, 2021, after more than a decade of freelancing, I started a full-time job as a Senior Product Designer II at Instacart.
Getting ClientsPortfolio Websites
How to Supercharge Your Website’s Contact Form (and Attract Better Freelance Clients)
If your websites contact form only collects name, email, and message, you're missing out on a huge opportunity to get high quality freelance leads.
Finances & Taxes
How Do Taxes Work When You’re a Freelancer?
When you're a freelancer, taxes become much more complicated. In this article, I'll explain everything you need to know about freelance taxes in the implest way possible.
Getting ClientsProject Management
What is Project Roadmapping and When Should You Use It?
Don't waste hours talking with a freelance clients only to have them "go in a different direction". Use Project Roadmapping to build trust, provide value, and get paid to plan the project!
News & Opinion
Why I Pulled the Plug on Social Media and Deleted My Accounts
If you can't find me on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram anymore, it's because I permanently deleted all my accounts. I don't like what the platforms have becoming, so I'm investing my time elsewhere.
LifestyleProductivity
5 Productivity Tips for Freelancers
The freedom that freelancing brings to business owners is rewarding, but it demands responsibility and discipline so you can remain productive so your output is both sustainable and impactful.
News & OpinionYear in Review
2020 Year In Review
2020 was wild. It was easily the most difficult and challenging year of my life, but every day I chose to make the best of it and appreciate everything I have. Here's a recap…
Career TransitionsFinances & Taxes
Are You Financially Prepared to Quit Your Day Job?
Before you quit your day job and leap into full-time self-employment, make sure you have control of your savings, debts, workspace, potential clients, and your price rates.
Finances & TaxesPayments & Invoicing
How to Navigate Net Payment Terms on Your Freelance Projects
Many companies use a financial technique called net payment terms which are difficult for freelancers to accommodate. Here's how to handle them like a pro.
LifestyleNews & Opinion
8 Ways to Determine If Your Side Project is Worth Pursuing
Freelancers who like to learn usually end up pursuing a side project. But it's important to have a method of determining which side projects are worth pursuing.
Pricing & Rates
How to Price Your Services as a First-Time Freelancer
Create a strong pricing framework for your services. Build confidence and improve client relationships with a clear pricing strategy.
Career TransitionsLifestyle
Why Freelancers and Remote Workers Need Community
Freelancers need community now more than ever. Human interactions are how we learn and grow. But when you quit your job to freelance or work remotely, you leave all of that behind.
Career TransitionsMarketing & Positioning
How to Smoothly Transition from Full-Time Employment to Freelancing
When you quit your day job and transition into full-time freelancing, it's important to make the career adjustment as smooth as possible. These 7 tips will help you do that!
Client CommunicationGetting Clients
7 Questions to Ask Your Freelance Clients Before Starting Work
Almost every major conflict you'll face as a freelancer will stem from asking the wrong questions to your clients before starting a new project.
Getting ClientsProposals & Contracts
What’s the Difference Between a Proposal and a Contract?
Freelance proposals and contracts serve different purposes and should be presented to the client as two separate documents. Find out what to include in each of them!