The turnout for yesterday's webinar with Diana Kelly Levey was fantastic. And I want to give a special shout out to those of you who asked questions! Some of the top questions we got were about pricing and the sales process. So today I want to share the exact process I've used to close over $1M in freelance sales in the last 3 years. Let's dive in! Keep Reading (5 min) ↗ Want to grow your freelance business? Want to hit $10K - $30K+ months as a freelancer? Here's how I can help: Personalized...
almost 2 years ago • 1 min read
Today we're going to talk about the best-kept secret for generating freelance leads. Getting other freelancers to share clients with you. How does it work? Let's dive in! Keep Reading (7 min) ↗ FREE Webinar: How to Earn $400K+ as a Freelancer On May 24 at 12:00 PM EST, I'll be sitting down with fellow freelance coach Diana Kelly Levey to talk about exactly how to find high-paying clients and earn more as a freelancer. You won't want to miss it! Save Your Spot Here! PS: Yes, we'll send out the...
almost 2 years ago • 1 min read
UpWork just announced that they're raising the fee they charge freelancers. But it's almost never a good idea to use freelance sites. Why? Let's dive in. (Even if you don't use UpWork, you won't want to miss this one!) Keep Reading (7 min) ↗ FREE Webinar: How to Earn $400K+ as a Freelancer On May 24 at 12:00 PM EST, I'll be sitting down with fellow freelance coach Diana Kelly Levey to talk about exactly how to find high-paying clients and earn more as a freelancer. You won't want to miss it!...
almost 2 years ago • 1 min read
The most successful freelancers are the ones who work with top-tier clients, the types of companies that both understand and value the work. But these clients almost always hire freelancers from their networks. So to land these clients, you need to build relationships with them first. This is the key to massive growth as a freelancer. But how do you actually do it? Let's dive in! Note: today's newsletter is posted to Harlow's blog. Keep Reading (5 min) ↗ FREE Webinar: How to Earn $400K+ as a...
almost 2 years ago • 1 min read
Imagine you could earn 2.5x what you could at a full-time job... How would that change your life? On May 24 at 12:00 PM EST, I'll be sitting down with fellow freelance coach Diana Kelly Levey to talk about exactly how to find high-paying clients and earn more as a freelancer. Diana is an accomplished freelance writer, content marketing writer, editor, journalist and freelance coach. She has worked with clients like Headspace, Reebok, Walgreens, Target, Men's Health, Reader's Digest, MSN, and...
almost 2 years ago • 1 min read
Full disclosure: this week's newsletter isn't for everyone. Today, I'm going to answer the most frequent question I get from new subscribers: How do I become a successful freelance web developer? If you're not interested in web development (or being a successful freelancer), I get it. Totally cool to skip this one. Otherwise, you'll want to click the button below and dive in. There's tons of actionable advice here!👇 Keep Reading (20 min) ↗ What did you think of today's email? 👍 Worth it 😐 Meh...
about 2 years ago • 1 min read
Next month will be my 7th year of freelancing. And while I have more freedom, flexibility, and income than I ever did at a “real” job, getting here wasn’t easy. Difficult clients and my own mistakes taught me some hard lessons. So in today’s newsletter, I wanted to share 9 things that I wish I knew when I was starting out. Keep Reading (3 min) ↗ What did you think of today's email? 👍 Worth it 😐 Meh - was ok. 👎 Not interesting to me. Share with Friends Know somebody who'd love...
about 2 years ago • 1 min read
The first time I had a sales call was a disaster. I spent days creating a presentation, getting feedback from friends, and making countless revisions until I finally felt it was perfect. On the bright November morning of the call, I was excited and more than a little nervous. I had recently painted my home office, and the fumes from the paint made me a bit light-headed. I was terrified of messing up my pitch, but when I got my prospect on the call I took them through it flawlessly. Taking a...
about 2 years ago • 1 min read
When you first start freelancing, you’re desperate for any work you can get. You need to eat and pay the rent. If your fledgling business doesn’t provide, you might have to get a “real job.” But once you land a few clients, the balance shifts. Unreasonable clients can make “simple” projects drag on for months. Late-night emails interrupt your much-needed down time. And constant messages make it difficult to focus. If you’re not careful, freelancing can become a grind. So in today’s...
about 2 years ago • 1 min read