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Dumping the Freelancer ‘Shoulds’

The Freelancer's Tea Break

Release Date: 01/30/2025

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Are you bogged down by the belief that you should do certain things as a freelancer? Let’s bust those myths! From ignoring 90-day payment terms to not working for exposure, this episode is all about liberating your freelance life.
  • I should accept their payment terms
  • I should discount
  • I should work for exposure
  • I should do that ‘could you just’ task
  • I should be on all social networks
  • I should reply to emails straight away
  • I should use Whatsapp/voice notes for business
  • I should say yes to everything
  • I should be available immediately
  • I should use AI
  • I should network

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