Being a freelancer and running your own business sounds pretty glamorous. There’s no boss, no schedule, and you have the freedom to do things the way you like to do them. But with no manager breathing down your neck, you don’t always have the motivation to get things done. Reality starts to sink in, and you suddenly realize that you’re responsible for the things you don’t really want to do. If you’re a freelancer who finds it hard to stay motivated and finish all those tasks you don’t really want to, tune in now! Today’s episode of Freelance Transformation is all about getting things done even when we don’t feel like it.
How can you deal with, or better yet prevent, the stress and anxiety that can come from trying to build your own freelance business? Charlie Hoehn shares how he developed, battled with, and for the most part, overcame paralyzing anxiety associated with work.
How can you be a consultant for big companies on a longer-term basis? And even have other consultancies help find the work for you? Jonathan Dison, of Bench Watch, shares how you can break into the consulting market and start getting paid more to work on long-term projects.
Is it possible to win clients without having to pitch them and feel like you're a salesperson? Blair Enns shares how to use a diagnostic approach to sales that will win clients and build great relationships.
Why would clients be willing to pay thousands and thousands per month for Facebook ads management? Or any other service? Adrienne Richardson shares how she came to charge $5,000 per month plus 10% of the Facebook ad spend in her digital marketing agency.
What can be learned from Million Dollar Consultant, Alan Weiss? Alan Weiss shares his journey to success, how to market yourself, and common mistakes that consultants make starting out.
What is it like being a true digital nomad and freelance? Joel Bergeron shares how he started two businesses out of co-working spaces around Asia and the mindset shifts that made the second one successful.
