3 Things I Must Do As A newbie Freelancer

Hey Guys!!!

Long week, yeah?

I apologize for not reaching out with a newsletter last week. I had an important program with Mr. Femi Johnson (SourceIN Business)

There has been a lot of mentoring, learning and tutoring going on recently...of all the questions I've had to answer, one gave me a 30-second freeze.

A student asked me...

"What would you do differently if you started freelancing all over again?"

Trust me, I literally froze for some seconds. I froze not because I didn't know the answer.

No...no...no!!!

I knew the answer and that was the problem!

"I wished i could start freelancing all over again!"

Yes! With all the knowledge I have now.

While it's too late for me to start all over, it's the perfect opportunity for you starting out to implement and grow rapidly unless, of course, you're Homer Simpson, who needs handheld guidance in everything!

Top Three (3) Things I'll Do As A New Freelancer!

Branding.

I started freelancing around 2012, but it took me five (5) years to create a reputable brand, #sliqwriters.

I didn't even create a brand for my name. I just worked, worked worked!!!

While it's okay to work and earn, understand that you're a business.

You're here to serve others and you have competition - serious competition (Think, Mr. Burns).

The faster you start acting like a brand (a business) the better for you.

Branding comes with better availability, accountability and productivity.

Don't just freelance for fun...you'll regret it.

Freelance like you want to dethrone, Elon Musk and Tesla (Too far?)

Know Your Worth

Yes, there's a lot of buzz when this topic hits LinkedIn. So many advocates for know your worth...bla bla bla!

My friend, you're a newbie, you're WORTHLESS...for now.

Sorry! That was too harsh, let me explain.

Most people telling you to know your worth, are established freelancers and business owners, who's conquered the market.

As a newbie, intermediate freelancer, you're new in the market. No one knows your worth yet...except you.

So, you have to make them know your worth...Not by rejecting offers.

Accept jobs within a reasonable range, complete them and get your reviews/feedback in. Create a powerful portfolio that declares your WORTH.

Picture this...

1. I come to your profile, sees no review, new seller...no matter who you are... I won't pay you $30 for a 500-word copy.

2. I come to your profile and I see 19 reviews with a powerful portfolio that shows dominance in copywriting...I'll gladly pay you $85 for a 500-word copy.

Build your WORTH first before you join the "know your worth gang".

Upgrade Your Skill

This is closely related to the first two points, although I need to elaborate. There's always an upgrade to every skill.

If you're a content writer, try learning copywriting. If you're a voiceover artiste try learning scriptwriting.

Becoming the best in your Industry means you have to be a master of your industry's top skill.

Don't just settle with what you know already. That's a recipe for disaster.

The world is going to leave you behind like you were Moe Szyslak.

The more you learn, the more you have to offer. The more you learn, the more you stand out from competition.

Don't be like me, leverage your opportunities fast!

I guess I'll stop here for today!

I remain your favorite freelance writing coach, until next week, keep learning!