Josh and his wife spent years creating a life in Sacramento. For a while, it seemed like they had it all -- steady jobs, friends and family nearby, and their own home. But not long after welcoming … [Read more...] about Why TWO California mortgages are no match for this freelance copywriter
Copywriter makes $135/hour in less than a year and beats the “no-experience catch-22”
With Marley’s multidisciplinary degree nearly complete, freelancing seemed like a great way to gain some experience and narrow down her next move after college. But with classes, papers, and exams … [Read more...] about Copywriter makes $135/hour in less than a year and beats the “no-experience catch-22”
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”
How Shajee – a Pakistani presentation designer – went from charging $5/hr to $50/hr on Upwork
Fresh out of college, Shajee did what most recent grads do: he found a job to pay the bills -- even if it meant long hours and low pay.“I finished school and started working right away. I worked 9 … [Read more...] about How Shajee – a Pakistani presentation designer – went from charging $5/hr to $50/hr on Upwork
“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…
No degree, no job history…no problem – how Cloe used Upwork to build a high-paying freelance career
A few years ago, Cloe was a typical college student – taking tests, writing papers, and chipping away at her diploma. But the arrival of her son changed her life in a big way…“Once I found out I … [Read more...] about No degree, no job history…no problem – how Cloe used Upwork to build a high-paying freelance career
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)
This self-described skeptic used Upwork to build a successful virtual administration business from home
When Annie started freelancing as an administrative support agent, she was excited to enjoy the perks that would come with being her own boss.“In the beginning, there was this sense of grandeur … [Read more...] about This self-described skeptic used Upwork to build a successful virtual administration business from home
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