On The Waterfront (1954) is one of my favorite movies, and there’s an iconic scene part-way through the film that should be required viewing for ALL Freelancers, creatives, and entrepreneurs. Marlon Brando’s character (Terry) is sitting in a car with his brother, reflecting on what his boxing career could have
Have you ever wondered how you can charge more for your creative services? This is an interview that Mike Shreeve did with Thriving Artist Masterclass hosted by Adrienne Lloren. In it they talk about how to find the PERFECT service offering and how to package it so that you can
As a new freelancer, you need clients fast and cash flow now. You already know that bidding for jobs on freelancing job boards is a fast-track to the bottom of the barrel and a serious case of burnout. You don’t have time or money to pour into long-term, passive strategies
You’re good at what you do. Your skills are in demand. You know who your ideal clients are and where to find them. You’ve worked with some clients, and delivered some wins. You have the pieces to the puzzle, but you’re still not making ends meet. When you find a
I spent months putting off the launch of my freelance business, because I was freaked out about the sales process. When I finally sucked it up and started reaching out to prospects, I figured it would take months before I’d be comfortable, but it didn’t take months. It didn’t
$1.35 leads from Facebook ads for a $3,200 service. Is it really possible? But how? What’s the secret sauce in the Facebook ad that allows you to generate big results? As an advertiser/freelancer/business owner, what do you gain from being clear and transparent with your ads? How does Facebook reward