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How I Got Hired After 8 Years of Freelancing (And Exactly How I Optimized My LinkedIn to Do It)
How I Got Hired After 8 Years of Freelancing (And Exactly How I Optimized My LinkedIn to Do It)
Getting a Part-Time Job Might Be the Smartest Move for Your Freelance Business
Getting a Part-Time Job Might Be the Smartest Move for Your Freelance Business
The Real Math Behind LinkedIn Outreach: What to Expect and How to Stay Consistent
The Real Math Behind LinkedIn Outreach: What to Expect and How to Stay Consistent
Are You Ready to Get Freelance Clients? A Simple Checklist to Start Confidently
Are You Ready to Get Freelance Clients? A Simple Checklist to Start Confidently
Freelance Winter Survival Guide: Staying Visible During the Slow Season
Freelance Winter Survival Guide: Staying Visible During the Slow Season
How to Tune Your LinkedIn Feed for Better Connections (and Better Clients)
How to Tune Your LinkedIn Feed for Better Connections (and Better Clients)
Sales Navigator vs. LinkedIn Premium: What Freelancers Really Need to Land Clients
Sales Navigator vs. LinkedIn Premium: What Freelancers Really Need to Land Clients
Why Your Freelance Business Feels Unpredictable — And How to Fix It With Better Systems
Why Your Freelance Business Feels Unpredictable — And How to Fix It With Better Systems
How to Start Conversations on LinkedIn Without Sounding Stiff or Salesy
How to Start Conversations on LinkedIn Without Sounding Stiff or Salesy
Why Silence Doesn’t Mean “No” — And How to Follow Up Like a Pro
Why Silence Doesn’t Mean “No” — And How to Follow Up Like a Pro
A Simple 5-Step System for Writing Professional Client Emails
A Simple 5-Step System for Writing Professional Client Emails
How I 10x’d My Blog Traffic in Two Months by Repurposing Old Newsletters
How I 10x’d My Blog Traffic in Two Months by Repurposing Old Newsletters
Pitching 101 for Freelance Writers: From Idea to Bylines
Pitching 101 for Freelance Writers: From Idea to Bylines
How to Get Freelance Clients: Real Case Study + No-BS Strategies That Work
How to Get Freelance Clients: Real Case Study + No-BS Strategies That Work
Common Freelance Time Wasters (and How to Get Your Time Back)
Common Freelance Time Wasters (and How to Get Your Time Back)
AI SEO, AEO, and LLM SEO: How Freelance Writers Can Get Content Discovered by Tools Like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Claude
AI SEO, AEO, and LLM SEO: How Freelance Writers Can Get Content Discovered by Tools Like ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Claude
How to Calculate Freelance Capacity and Still Hit Your Income Goals
How to Calculate Freelance Capacity and Still Hit Your Income Goals
Undercharging as a Freelancer: The Harsh Truth You Need to Hear
Undercharging as a Freelancer: The Harsh Truth You Need to Hear
Retainers, Stable Clients, and One-Offs: How to Manage Freelance Workload
Retainers, Stable Clients, and One-Offs: How to Manage Freelance Workload
What Sets Successful Freelancers Apart (It’s Not Talent or Experience)
What Sets Successful Freelancers Apart (It’s Not Talent or Experience)
Your 6-Month Plan to Go Full-Time as a Freelancer (Month-by-Month Guide)
Your 6-Month Plan to Go Full-Time as a Freelancer (Month-by-Month Guide)
Freelance Portfolio Template (with Fill-in-the-Blank Prompts)
Freelance Portfolio Template (with Fill-in-the-Blank Prompts)
Freelance Trends 2025: What Freelancers Need to Know to Thrive This Year
Freelance Trends 2025: What Freelancers Need to Know to Thrive This Year
The Ultimate LinkedIn Content Marketing Guide for Small Businesses and Solopreneurs
The Ultimate LinkedIn Content Marketing Guide for Small Businesses and Solopreneurs
Freelance Tax Deductions 2025: 8 Overlooked Write-Offs You Shouldn’t Miss
Freelance Tax Deductions 2025: 8 Overlooked Write-Offs You Shouldn’t Miss
18 LinkedIn Post Ideas That Actually Help You Get Clients
18 LinkedIn Post Ideas That Actually Help You Get Clients
Laid Off? Here’s a Step-by-Step Plan to Start Freelancing Fast
Laid Off? Here’s a Step-by-Step Plan to Start Freelancing Fast
From Ghosted to Booked: Convert “I’ll Keep You in Mind” Into Real Work
From Ghosted to Booked: Convert “I’ll Keep You in Mind” Into Real Work
How to Choose a Freelance Niche: A Simple 5-Step Guide
How to Choose a Freelance Niche: A Simple 5-Step Guide
Freelancers: Why You’re Stuck (And the Uncomfy Step That Gets You Clients)
Freelancers: Why You’re Stuck (And the Uncomfy Step That Gets You Clients)
Marketing for Freelancers: 3 Reminders to Land Clients Without the Ick
Marketing for Freelancers: 3 Reminders to Land Clients Without the Ick
The Top 5 Free Scheduling Tools for Freelancers (and How to Require Approval in Cal.com)
The Top 5 Free Scheduling Tools for Freelancers (and How to Require Approval in Cal.com)
Ooching – How to earn more without doubling your rates or losing clients.
Ooching – How to earn more without doubling your rates or losing clients.
How I Prioritize My Freelance Work and Life Without Burning Out
How I Prioritize My Freelance Work and Life Without Burning Out
Set up these 9 things before you get your first freelance client
Set up these 9 things before you get your first freelance client
Organize, Refresh, and Grow: A 4-Step Business Audit for Freelancers
Organize, Refresh, and Grow: A 4-Step Business Audit for Freelancers
Coffee Chats: The Easiest Way to Network Without Feeling Awkward
Coffee Chats: The Easiest Way to Network Without Feeling Awkward
Need Clients ASAP? Try These 6 High-Impact Outreach Moves
Need Clients ASAP? Try These 6 High-Impact Outreach Moves
Tired of Getting Ghosted on LinkedIn? Try This Client-Getting Strategy Instead
Tired of Getting Ghosted on LinkedIn? Try This Client-Getting Strategy Instead
Want Better Freelance Clients? Here’s How to Use Crunchbase to Find Funded Companies
Want Better Freelance Clients? Here’s How to Use Crunchbase to Find Funded Companies
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