#031: Booking Yourself Solid
Release Date: 04/30/2015
Smarter Freelancing: Freelance Work | Getting Clients | Freelance Writing | Freelance Design | Ed Gandia
The freelance marketplace has become more competitive. ...
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For many of us, the initial conversation with a prospect can be stressful. ...
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Michael Port's Book Yourself Solid was one of the most important books I read when I was freelancing part time while working my day job. ...
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I've always been a big proponent of investing in targeted conferences and events. ...
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Music has been a big part of my life since I was a kid. But for years I had the hardest time finding music that enabled me to focus on my work. ...
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You don't hear much about value pricing (often called "value-based pricing") in the freelance community—at least not in the creative side of freelancing. ...
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We spend a lot of time on this show talking about how find and land better-paying clients, how to work smarter and how to develop the mindset you need to succeed in this business. ...
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Made to order. ...
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I remember when one of my female colleagues first told me about the struggles many self-employed women face. It was about 10 years ago. ...
info_outlineMichael Port's Book Yourself Solid was one of the most important books I read when I was freelancing part time while working my day job.
It was a big reason why I was able to grow my business so quickly.
I loved how Michael broke down the process of filling up your pipeline with high-quality clients. He described the process in a very methodical way that I could understand. But he also addressed the critical "softer" side of building a solo business.
In this interview, I get to chat with Michael for the first time. It was fun to finally have a conversation with someone who shaped my thinking at this critical juncture of my business.
But I was also a bit nervous — especially early in the conversation — until I finally got my footing.
I guess I was a bit star-struck! :)
This episode is NOT a step-by-step training class on how to book yourself solid. But I hope it gives you a handful of ideas for making positive changes in your business.