Freelancing Digest Issue #89 – Economic downturns, Silly ideas

The Ultimate Guide to Freelance Success in a Downturn Everyone will eventually run into a downturn It could be in the economy as a whole or just to you. Ryan Waggoner gives some great advice on how to plan for and handle a downturn in your freelance business. So You Think Your Marketing Idea Might …

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Freelancing Digest Issue #88 – Deep work, Turning down work

How Deep Work Will Help You De-Stress, Find Fulfillment, and Radically Transform Your Business Corey Pemberton has an overview of Deep Work which is a way to focus on those important projects so they have an impact on your life. The past couple of months I’ve been doing this and have planned, built, and released …

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Freelancing Digest Issue #87 – Pricing, Lead nurturing

A Guide to Pricing Strategies One thing I hate is the level of dogma around pricing, which is why when I saw this guide to pricing strategies I was relieved that it takes a very balanced approach. Lead nurturing: how to transform your prospects into solid relationships Lead nurturing is the process you use to …

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Freelancing Digest Issue #86 – Find your niche, Passion

Freelance niche finder Matt at Freelance Transformation has just released a simple tool to help you find your freelance niche. I found your passion Paul Jarvis takes a look at passion and why it’s not a magical thing you can just "find". Discover how to quickly grow your audience SPONSOR Kai Davis (no relation) just …

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Freelancing Digest Issue #85 – Sales funnels, Ballpark estimates

Creating The Ultimate Sales Funnel For Your Freelancing Business Brennan Dunn has an excellent guide to building out your consulting sales funnel from finding leads (acquisition) all the way through a ladder of services. Dear Client: Stop Asking For A Ballpark Estimate Chris’s article on ballpark estimates and how difficult they are to provide as …

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