Career Transitions
Career TransitionsMarketing & Positioning
Freelancing Through Economic Turmoil — A Guide to Life After Layoff
Laid off from your tech job? Learn how to pivot into freelancing with practical tips on mindset, money, positioning, and building momentum.
Career TransitionsNews & Opinion
10 Years Since I Started Freelancing Full-Time (My Story and What I Learned Along the Way)
On the 10-year anniversary of going full-time freelance, Matt Olpinski reflects on the journey from college side projects to a six-figure business and the lessons new freelancers need to hear.
Career TransitionsLifestyle
What to Know Before Buying Your First Home as a Freelancer
Buying a home as a freelancer can feel impossible. The process can be complex, intimidating, and stressful, especially when your income is unpredictable. In this article, I'll share what I wish I knew before…
Career TransitionsGuest ArticlesMarketing & Positioning
How to Market Yourself During Your First Year of Freelancing
If you want to make real money as a freelancer, you have to start treating your career like a business – and that begins with learning how to market yourself.
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.
Career TransitionsGuest Articles
Freelancing Tips for College Students
Freelancing is an exciting way to earn money on your own terms, particularly when you're in college. If you need a way to earn cash while you’re in school, here are a few tips…
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.
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!
Career TransitionsFinances & Taxes
Why I Switched from 1099 to S Corp (and How It Impacted My Freelance Business)
Forming an S-Corp can offer massive tax savings, legal protection, and improved client perception for freelancers and independent contractors.
Career TransitionsPayments & Invoicing
How I Turned One Small Freelance Project Into Years of Predictable Income
There's nothing more valuable than having predictable income when you're a freelancer. Unreliable income holds us hostage to our business even if we've managed to free ourselves from past employers.
Career Transitions
So You Want to Be a UX Designer?
If you want to be a UX designer, you'll have to be more specific. In this article I'll explain what UX design really is and how to make a career out of it.
Career TransitionsMarketing & Positioning
How to Successfully Kickstart Your Freelancing Career
Most freelancers don't know what they're doing in the beginning — and that's ok. To kickstart your freelancing career, use these six simple tips to get your first clients and gain traction as you…
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Featured ArticlesA hand-picked selection of my best articles to help you navigate the complex world of freelancing
Getting ClientsLearn how to attract freelance clients to your business rather than chasing after paid work
Pricing & RatesLearn how to price your freelance services and set appropriate rates for each project
Proposals & ContractsLearn the difference between proposals and contracts and how to use each effectively
Project ManagementFind out how to schedule and complete your projects in a professional and timely manner
Payments & InvoicingLearn how to properly send invoices and collect payments from your freelance clients
Marketing & PositioningFind out how to market yourself to potential clients and position yourself for success
Finances & TaxesLearn how to manage your finances and save for taxes so you can grow your business
Client CommunicationLearn how to communicate effectively with your clients and set clear expectations
Portfolio WebsitesLearn how to create a captivating portfolio website that clients find irresistibleCareer TransitionsLearn how to navigate tricky career transitions and start your freelancing journey
ProductivityGet tips on how to stay productive and make the most of your time each day
LifestyleLearn how to achieve a healthy work-life balance and work from home effectively
News & OpinionView personal articles such as year-in-review articles, features, and special announcements.
Guest ArticlesView articles contributed by guest experts that specialize in freelancing topics
Year in ReviewGet a glimpse into my own professional career and my personal life. These annual recaps highlight the best moments of each year!