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13Jul 2020 by Jasmine

The Top 5 Personal Branding Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

All blog posts, Freelancing, Getting Started

Your brand has the power to separate you from the competition and create customer loyalty. Without it, you might find yourself stuck in the hamster wheel of always fighting for customers. So, what exactly is a personal brand? To simplify, your personal brand comes down to the thoughts and feelings that people have when they think of you and/or your business. Therefore, it is a combination of how you present yourself to your audience AND their experience working with you. However, it takes more than satisfied customers to establish a strong personal brand. Establishing your personal brand requires a process known as personal branding. Personalbrand.com defines personal branding as follows: “The conscious and intentional effort to create and influence public perception of an individual by positioning them as an…

7 Podcasts Every Freelancer Should Listen to and Top Episodes for Your Busines

All blog posts, Freelancing

Life as an independent worker can become lonely. There’s no more floor full of coworkers or office chat anymore. Furthermore, it can be lonely when you don’t have a community of people who understand your work style. When your friends and family choose traditional careers, they won't always get what you're going through. It's in these moments that you need to find community elsewhere. On some days, you'll need motivation. Other days, you'll need advice. And finally, you'll need to hear from people who just get it. So, where do you find those people? Enter podcasts. Podcasts are like recordings of a radio show segment. Most are available for free, and you can find a podcast on virtually any topic. They’re a great way to find people who can empathize with…

How to Pitch Your Freelance Services – 5 Elements of Amazing Pitches

All blog posts, Freelancing, Getting Started

As a freelancer, the success of your business relies heavily on learning how to sell yourself. So, whether or not you have a strong network of potential clients, you need to master the pitch. You need to know how to pitch new clients and make your value clear online, over the phone, and even in-person. Anyone can reply to an Upwork project or other job board, but not every freelancer can pitch effectively. In fact, the freelancers making the most in their field have all learned how to pitch themselves and their services well. What’s in a pitch? In summary, your pitch is the tool you use anytime you reach out to a potential client. This includes reaching out for new business, contacting a former colleague, and even asking existing…