by Jenn | Mar 1, 2021 | Client Management, Marketing, Small Business
A perennial question for most freelancers is, “How do I get more clients?” After awhile, the question shifts slightly to, “How do I get better clients and bigger projects?” Getting more and better freelance clients requires optimizing all parts of your business, not...
by Jenn | Feb 10, 2021 | Client Management, Money Management, Pricing
When I worked in real estate, the adage, “Location, location, location,” was often overruled by “Pricing, pricing, pricing.” The team I worked for, all experienced realtors, knew that entering the market at the right price was key to getting the best offer for the...
by Jenn | Sep 14, 2020 | Client Management, Money Management, Podcast, Pricing
In this mini episode, I finish a project 7 months late and talk about why project delays can be so stressful and at least one thing you can do about it. Powered by RedCircle
by Jenn | Aug 31, 2020 | Client Management, Podcast, Small Business
In this mini episode, I talk about a haircut gone…slightly wrong, and what to do when faced with a project you might not be fully qualified for (or excited about). To ask a question, you can send a text or leave a voicemail at 614-585-2289. Powered by...
by Jenn | Jan 27, 2020 | Client Management, Small Business
I recently decided to hire a freelance video editor and I learned SO MUCH about writing a freelance proposal. Let me tell you: being on the other side of the hiring process is mind-boggling. I highly recommend it just as an empathy exercise. I posted the following...
by Jenn | Aug 23, 2019 | Client Management, Small Business
Contracts might seem like scary, mystifying documents, and I see many young freelancers avoid issuing and signing them. But a contract simply exists to protect you and your business by managing expectations. At this point, I wouldn’t do a project for anyone without a...
by Jenn | Jun 18, 2019 | Client Management, Small Business
There’s a running joke among entrepreneurs that we are the only people who will work 80 hours a week for ourselves to avoid working 40 hours a week for someone else. This doesn’t always have to be true, but for many freelancers and small business owners, it hits a...
by Jenn | Oct 9, 2017 | Client Management, Small Business
About 9 months ago, I hired a business coach to help me get a solid plan in place for my freelance writing business. I’ve always felt kind of insecure about my lack of business know-how, so I figured it would help to have someone experienced telling me how to...
