The only thing I miss about employment is the predictable income. While employment might not be a safe bet anymore, it does provide structured income that’s largely predictable at some level—even when I wasn’t salaried, I knew that there was neatly packaged demand and compensation for my work (even if I couldn’t count on a […]
I Almost Fell Back Into That “Stability” Trap
I’ve got to admit something that’s hard for me to say, especially as someone who runs this site. Over the past year, I’ve gotten really loose with my marketing. Don’t get me wrong…I’ve still been doing it weekly and jumping on LinkedIn and all that good stuff, but I’d stopped going that extra mile. I’d […]
Getting Your Marketing Minimums In
This post will help you with Phase 3 of the BlackFreelance Foundations Workbook…if you haven’t started yours yet, download it now! Freelancing can seem really mysterious from the outside. Between deciding on a skillset, choosing the “right” niche, and figuring out the murky world of payment and income, sometimes it seems a lot easier to […]
It’s Time to See Things Through Your Clients’ Eyes
This post will help you with Phase 3 of the BlackFreelance Foundations Workbook…if you haven’t started yours yet, download it now! A couple weeks ago, I caught a sale and put down $300 for a course on direct response writing. That might sound like a lot, but considering that direct response is where you’ll […]
What Freelance Services Should I Offer?
This post will help you with Phase 2 of the BlackFreelance Foundations Workbook…if you haven’t started yours yet, download it now! You’re going to find that some freelance questions? You end up answering over and over again throughout your career. That’s because your work as a freelancer is MUCH more flexible than what you […]
Are You Wasting Your Time in a Niche with No Earning Potential?
This post will help you with Phase 2 of Your Free Freelance Workbook (Voiceover by David W.) One thing I don’t worry about these days is whether or not there’s opportunity in my corner of freelancing. Trust, that wasn’t always true but after these past few years, I’ve learned what exactly it is about the […]
3 Habits Every Black Freelancer Should Start Today (and Why)
This post will help you with Phase 3 of the BlackFreelance Foundations Workbook…if you haven’t started yours yet, download it now! I hate repetition. I’ve always been just a little jealous of people who can eat the same thing every day or get up and do the same workout every single morning. Me? I’d […]
7 Ways to Build Peace Into Your Freelance Business
This post will help you with Phase 1 of the Black Freelance Foundations Workbook…if you haven’t started yours yet, download it now! My first Internet business was impressively exhausting. I built it while working full-time in a job I hated, so naturally, it sucked up every extra bit of energy and time I had. […]
How I Coped With Burnout As a New Freelancer
This post will help you with Phase 1 of the Black Freelance Foundations Workbook…if you haven’t started yours yet, download it now! I didn’t start my freelance career on my own terms. Whenever you hear me say that it’s best to transition slowly into freelancing and build a client base before you make any […]
3 Red Flags Freelancers Should Look Out For When Vetting Entertainers and Artists
Onicia Muller (@OniciaMuller) This post will help you with Phase 2 of the BlackFreelance Foundations Workbook…if you haven’t started yours yet, download it now! Performing at comedy and storytelling shows helps advance my entertainment career and doubles as free marketing. I make sure hosts mention that I’m a creative project manager so that after the […]