The Stance that Allowed Growth
How I saved $20k in two years just starting out as a Freelancer I’m going to metaphorically hold your hand when I say this one… If you don’t have any business savings (or personal money for contributions) you’re willing to risk, separate from taxes… you shouldn’t invest in luxury items or non-necessities in your biz […]
3 Keys to Client Success – From an Operations Perspective
I wanted to take a quick minute today to talk to my service provider freelancers/solopreneurs… A very important distinction came across my desk this past week that I think is important for discussion. And that is…. Client Success. We all know great Client Success = referrals, glowing testimonials, and in turn higher revenue. So, why […]
Your Labor is not a Loan
Read that again… When you’re a freelancer or a contract worker providing a service for another business, your compensation isn’t an option. It doesn’t matter if your client’s client didn’t pay on time…It doesn’t matter if they didn’t bring in sales…It doesn’t matter if your client is out of town… You are providing services based […]
Your Business’s Revenue Doesn’t Mean Shit
Hot take: Your business revenue is only as strong as your personal budget. Yeah, I said what I said. If you’re a freelancer or even a solo entrepreneur/small business looking to build a business… … Your revenue doesn’t mean shit unless you know what you need from your business before anything else. You’ll never know […]
Growth Isn’t Instantaneous
Did you know Aloe plants only produce blooms after they’ve matured (typically after 4 years)? Stick with me, this comes full circle for my fellow freelancers. I was taking a workday pause on a Wednesday afternoon and realized my Aloe plant had shot up a bloom. It’s not a flower per se, but more a […]
The Operational Lens – an Introduction
I started my freelance journey almost two years ago from the time I’m writing this, December 2022. (You can read all about what I’m up to now on my website) That was when I decided I wasn’t messing around with just doing odds and ends, accepting whatever came my way, and selling myself short anymore. […]