Me, before I made a podcast for the first time… (two days ago): Yes, podcasting could help me establish a voice in the market, but I’m a simple person. I prefer writing with pens on wide rule paper. The mess of cords under my desk gives me anxiety. I can’t even figure out the thermostat. Podcasting is probably too…
Before joining The No Pants Project in 2018, I had never even heard of a sales funnel before. Funnel building? Huh? None of my prior job experience ever required knowledge about marketing or business. That is, until I decided to join a tribe of freelancers, and become a pantsless business owner myself. As I began to learn more…
While writers are often the first group that come to mind, freelancing isn’t just for those with a flair for words. There are as many ways to make money freelancing as there are creative people in the world. Those with a gift for the artistic or the technical (like some of these creative rock stars) will find that…
While it may at first sound presumptuous, marketing yourself as an expert in your field is a very valuable strategy that a lot of freelancers miss out on. The tendency is to want to appeal to the masses so that you are sure to have enough work to support yourself. But without realizing it, many creatives are actually…
Last year, we rounded up 20 uber marketable freelance opportunities to help you make the switch from slacks to PJs in 2018 without sacrificing that corporate-size paycheck. That list is still alive and kicking through the arrival of 2019, with plenty of amazing opportunities that might be just right for you. In fact, between 2017 and 2018 alone,…
You understand the value of good blog writing. Creating custom content is one of the surest ways to build rapport with your audience. In a recent article published on forbes.com, Jayson DeMers makes a strong case for business blogging, when he says, “By providing your own unique thoughts and insights, you naturally grow your search traffic, customer trust…
In Part 3 of the “Slaying The Time Vampires” video series, from Jan. 11, 2018, Mike Shreeve gives tips for slaying the biggest, baddest vampire of all - YOU. Watch The Recording Below To Learn: If You Want To Have A Freelancing Lifestyle, You Need To Learn How To Do Less You Need To Set Out To Accomplish…
In this continuation of “Slaying The Time Vampires, Part 1,” from Jan. 10, 2018, Mike Shreeve expands on two more types of difficult clients that freelancers often encounter: Moocher Mike Soap Opera Sam Watch the video below to learn how to address these personality types - without burning yourself out. https://youtu.be/e4UVtL82gxs For more, watch the rest of the…
Do you how to slay your time vampires? Most of us understand the importance of time management. But what happens when your clients are making it impossible for you to effectively manage your working hours? In this recording, first aired on Jan. 9, 2018, Mike Shreeve discusses two types of “Time Vampires” you’re likely experiencing in your business:…
If you type “world’s greatest copywriting coach” into Google, do you know whose name comes up immediately? David Garfinkel. He is known as the the world’s greatest copywriting coach. He is also the copywriting mentor of Mike Shreeve, creator of The No Pants Project. And, he was the second guest of The No Pants Show, hosted by Susan…