My favorite local tea shop gave me and my wife a “loyalty” discount on our first trip there -- before we’d displayed even an ounce of actual loyalty! A few months later they were out of business, … [Read more...] about Why do we charge so little, when we could charge more?
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“How do I write proposals for vague job posts?” & other Upwork proposal questions
In today's Ask Danny I'll be answering three different questions, all about Upwork proposals. Since everyone seems to love this topic, let’s get right into it… How do I write a good Upwork proposal … [Read more...] about “How do I write proposals for vague job posts?” & other Upwork proposal questions
The 5 times I quit my job: The good, the bad and the ugly
“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 email … [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 had … [Read more...] about Ask Danny: “What should my hourly rate be?”
Brenna figures out the Upwork puzzle and makes thousands in her first month — without ever applying for a single job
Brenna’s life abroad was everything an adventure-lover could dream of -- the perfect balance of excitement and stability. “After college, I moved to South Korea to teach English. It was an amazing … [Read more...] about Brenna figures out the Upwork puzzle and makes thousands in her first month — without ever applying for a single job
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 that … [Read more...] about 10 shortcuts to build a copywriting portfolio the easy way (in 30 minutes or less)
How Beth went from “winging it” to consistently producing high-conversion copy
Over the past 10+ years, Beth has tried her hand at a number of businesses, including running a marketing agency. “Running the agency was way more complicated than I’d anticipated. So I decided to … [Read more...] about How Beth went from “winging it” to consistently producing high-conversion copy