“I quit the job … I hated it so much … I didn’t have a plan, I just said goodbye … no two week notice ... I’m not proud of that, but -- actually, I am kind of proud of that!” That’s what I told … [Read more...] about The 5 times I quit my job: The good, the bad and the ugly
Top 10 Upwork proposal tips: How to win Upwork jobs in 2018
It’s 2018, and writing great Upwork proposals has never been more important than it is today. If you’re new, or just haven’t noticed, Upwork and online freelancing have become much more mainstream … [Read more...] about Top 10 Upwork proposal tips: How to win Upwork jobs in 2018
Ask Danny: “What do I do when clients ask about my experience/results?”
It’s time for another edition of “Ask Danny”. Today’s question comes from Paul... Danny, I usually see a variation of this question from potential clients: How long have you been doing … [Read more...] about Ask Danny: “What do I do when clients ask about my experience/results?”
Ask Danny: “What should my hourly rate be?”
Today I’m answering a piping hot question straight out of the Ask Danny oven. See for yourself: Hi Danny, I’m honestly not sure whether you actually read/respond to the replies you request but I … [Read more...] about Ask Danny: “What should my hourly rate be?”
21 fast, fun ways I stay motivated and productive every day
I used to wonder why people who email me asking “How do you stay motivated?” don’t just google it instead. Until I googled it myself! Here’s a small sampling of what turned up on the first page of … [Read more...] about 21 fast, fun ways I stay motivated and productive every day
10 shortcuts to build a copywriting portfolio the easy way (in 30 minutes or less)
I created my first copywriting portfolio in less than 30 minutes. And I didn’t even have any copywriting experience. I was unemployed and needed to make money right away. Being in a spot like … [Read more...] about 10 shortcuts to build a copywriting portfolio the easy way (in 30 minutes or less)
3 Masterful Lessons in Invisible Persuasion
The world is full of Invisible Persuaders -- but my favorite place to spot them is in show business. Here are a few amazing examples... 1. Dr. Oz gets Jimmy Kimmel to lose weight. What do you … [Read more...] about 3 Masterful Lessons in Invisible Persuasion
3 people whose persuasion you shouldn’t emulate (and 1 you should)
Persuasion advice is all the rage these days -- but does it really work? Whether it’s yet another influencer dishing out obsolete Ben Franklin quotes (nothing against Ben but the world was a … [Read more...] about 3 people whose persuasion you shouldn’t emulate (and 1 you should)
Watch my old boss DESTROY his credibility — with 1 single email
Last week I published a post about how to get your Upwork account approved -- and got this response from an FTW reader: As an impulsive person by nature, I LOVE this. Here’s a guy who was about … [Read more...] about Watch my old boss DESTROY his credibility — with 1 single email
How to get your Upwork profile approved (even if you’ve been rejected 10 times)
According to CEO Stephane Kasriel, Upwork gets 10,000 new signups EVERY DAY. As the site grows more popular, they're also becoming more selective with who can apply for jobs. Lately, I’ve been … [Read more...] about How to get your Upwork profile approved (even if you’ve been rejected 10 times)