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)
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”
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…
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)
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
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?
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
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
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
The Ultimate Guide to Getting Your First (Or Next) Freelance Job
This step-by-step playbook shows you the fastest, easiest, and most profitable way to break into online freelancing -- no networking, no cold emails, and no website required. James Patterson, the #1 … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Guide to Getting Your First (Or Next) Freelance Job