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

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 3x his size, … [Read More...] about 8 surprising Upwork proposal mistakes I see every day (and how to avoid them)

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

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

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

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?

How to build a freelance portfolio from scratch — in 1 afternoon

When I ask people about their biggest challenges to succeeding at freelancing, one of the most common responses I get is “Building a portfolio”. It usually sounds something like one of the … [Read More...] about How to build a freelance portfolio from scratch — in 1 afternoon