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Watch my old boss DESTROY his credibility — with 1 single email

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My boss torpedoed his credibility with that one 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)

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Upwork profile not approved

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)

Here’s how to double your writing income (without killing yourself)

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Anyone can tell you how to raise your freelance income by putting in MORE time and effort. But maybe you don’t have the time or energy to improve your skills or burn the midnight oil right now. That’s … [Read more...] about Here’s how to double your writing income (without killing yourself)

“I just want to live free and not worry about money”

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Wow, last Friday’s post hit home for a lot of you. Here are just a few of the email responses I got when I asked you what dreams you’ve been keeping on the back burner: “To triple my income so we … [Read more...] about “I just want to live free and not worry about money”

“Be realistic” is really code for…

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Last year my wife and I were exploring new neighborhoods to move to. We always dreamed about escaping the suburbs of Omaha and moving our family downtown. But for years we put it off -- even though … [Read more...] about “Be realistic” is really code for…

How to confidently disagree with people (even when your opinion is wildly unpopular)

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Sometimes, the toughest opinion to embrace is...your own. Example: When I quit college, so many people chastised me that I became convinced I’d made a bad decision -- even though I couldn’t imagine … [Read more...] about How to confidently disagree with people (even when your opinion is wildly unpopular)

How I charge (and get) 10x more than my competitors

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For 10+ years of my adult life, I didn’t feel like I had much control over the things that happened to me. It felt more like life was happening to me, rather than me being the “director of my own … [Read more...] about How I charge (and get) 10x more than my competitors

Would you turn down this freelance job?

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Turning down a freelance job

I don’t talk about it often, but in addition to being a freelancer on Upwork, I’m also a client. Over the past couple of years I’ve hired lots of freelancers to help me with various projects -- from … [Read more...] about Would you turn down this freelance job?

5 rules I broke to build a 6-figure copywriting business

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Good copywriters don't do bloodletting

I recently stumbled on one of my worst nightmares: A 120-page ebook on “every copywriting formula ever invented.” 120 pages! What is that supposed to do for you? Do you NEED to know every … [Read more...] about 5 rules I broke to build a 6-figure copywriting business

The #1 most requested FTW topic of all time

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I just got back from a fun week in the sun with my family. Today, I have an exciting announcement for anyone interested in freelance copywriting. "Is this thing on?" After years of being asked … [Read more...] about The #1 most requested FTW topic of all time

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8 surprising Upwork proposal mistakes I see every day (and how to avoid them)

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In 2001, a skinny kid named Takeru Kobayashi devoured fifty hot dogs in 12 minutes — double the previous world record. The guy weighed a whopping 131 pounds. Yet he took down competitors … [Read More...] about 8 surprising Upwork proposal mistakes I see every day (and how to avoid them)

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How to Become a Copywriter Quickly with No Experience, No Portfolio, and No Degree

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Becoming a copywriter and getting real, paid work doesn’t have to be a slow and painful process. You won’t hear this from old school copywriters who are desperately trying to protect their turf — … [Read More...] about How to Become a Copywriter Quickly with No Experience, No Portfolio, and No Degree

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Use these Upwork tips at your own risk

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Giving Upwork tips is easy. In fact, giving tips on anything is easy. For every problem you have, there are a million “27 tips to ________” articles you can read online. Unfortunately they’re … [Read More...] about Use these Upwork tips at your own risk

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There are 2 freelancing “stories” you can tell yourself. Which one do you choose?

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There are 2 basic stories you can tell yourself (and/or other people) about freelancing. Option A: It’s hard to find clients. There’s too much competition. There aren’t enough high paying … [Read More...] about There are 2 freelancing “stories” you can tell yourself. Which one do you choose?

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