What happens when you combine the power of networking with:
You become what Coach Jenn Lee calls "Captain Collaborator!"
For those of you who don't already know Coach Jenn ...
Most of us would rather do boring chores around the house than to go out for a run.
That's what Dan Ariely, a behavioral economics professor and author of Predictably Irrational, discovered a few years ago when he surveyed almost 3,000 Oprah.com.
Ariely found that even though all of us ...
Referrals are one of the best ways to grow your solo business profitably — especially when they come from friends or colleagues you trust.
Unfortunately, many of us don't get as many referrals as we'd like. Which begs the question: Is there a way to get more and better referrals ...
Standing out in a crowded marketplace. That's one of the biggest challenges most of us face today as freelancers and solopreneurs.
How do you cut through all the noise? How can you become the obvious choice?
We've addressed this issue a few times in the last few months. But in ...
No one likes to be rejected or criticized, but if you choose the freelancing path, you’d better get used to it.
Whether you’re pitching for new business, presenting deliverables to clients or dealing with feedback on your work, you are exposed to rejection and criticism on a daily ...
Local publicity is a proven way to position yourself as an expert. But you have to know how to effectively pitch your local media. That's why I've brought in my favorite expert in this topic, Coach Jenn Lee.
Not all clients are created equal. Some are a true joy to work with. They value your expertise and experience. They never complain. And they happily pay you top dollar for your work (and always on time!).
But then there are those clients that are just plain difficult. They complain. ...
In this week's free training episode, we take a deep dive into the idea of growing beyond a one-person business. If you're currently thinking about expanding (or even if you're perfectly happy as a solo practitioner) this material will give you plenty of food for thought.
Ed Gandia’s 2012 Freelance Industry Report has some interesting data pertaining to women and money.
For instance, female freelancers earn more per hour than do their male counterparts at almost every rate level from $20 to $59. And, at $60 to $99 per hour, men and women are ...
What if you wake up one day to discover that you're NOT enjoying your work -- that you're even self-sabotaging your business?
How can you overcome burnout and dysfunction before things get out of control?
In this training episode, Jaime Almond talks about how she used a ...
