After years of helping freelancers at all levels raise their rates and charge what they deserve, here’s what I’ve noticed about why we charge too little in the first place: We don’t know how to … [Read more...] about 5 surprising truths about how to charge — and get — what you’re worth
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Why do we charge so little, when we could charge more?
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?
“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 … [Read more...] about “How do I write proposals for vague job posts?” & other Upwork proposal questions
Freelancing allows this web developer to have creative control over his business — and his life
Even though Josiah had a steady tech job, he couldn’t help but feel stifled by the monotony of the 9-5 lifestyle. “The office environment was sucking the life out of me. I sat in a cubicle all day … [Read more...] about Freelancing allows this web developer to have creative control over his business — and his life
Improving your Job Success Score on Upwork: How to recover from a low score and maintain 100%
Note from Danny: Today’s post on improving your Job Success Score was written by Steven Y. Not only does he have a perfect Job Success Score himself (with over $100k in earnings), he also charges … [Read more...] about Improving your Job Success Score on Upwork: How to recover from a low score and maintain 100%
Meet Dan: The agency marketer who went full-time freelance in just three months
Although Dan was a successful digital marketer at a growing marketing agency, there were a few things he wished he could change about his job. “When you’re working in a big agency, you’re stuck … [Read more...] about Meet Dan: The agency marketer who went full-time freelance in just three months
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 … [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?”