Client-Centered Web Development
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There’s a problem with my regular work, and I typically don’t see it. But that’s the problem — I don’t see it and that means my clients don’t see it either. But when building something as ephemeral as software, progress comes in fits and starts, sometimes to the point of feeling illusory. ~ The Grumpy…
4 Steps Towards Fulfillment
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What on earth does being fulfilled mean? Does it mean having all the money you want? Does it mean being ‘famous’ in your sphere of influence? Does it mean having a big house or fancy computer or fancy … whatever? It means none of those things. Another word I like to use for fulfillment is…
March 2015 Reading
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Today’s post is my monthly reading wrap-up. Here are my thoughts on the books I read in March. Enjoy. 1. The Dragon’s Path Get The Dragon’s Path on Amazon. This book was actually a surprise for me since it was included at the end of Leviathan Wakes. And a good surprise, too, since this is…
On Negativity
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What you surround yourself with is going to influence you. Careful what you surround yourself with.
Don’t Just Be an Imitation
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When you get started with any activity you start by emulating those who are better than you. This process starts in childhood. Maybe it was watching your dad shave and then standing beside him shaving, even though you had no actual need to shave. Maybe it was doing your hair like that person you looked…
Who helps you set your business boundaries?
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Setting and sticking to weekly goals is hard for most of us. We find it reasonably easy to let ourselves down in places we’d never dream of letting a client down. We certainly wouldn’t stand for someone we were paying slacking in missed goals. Then we feel bad and plan to do better. Is this…
No Freelance Work? It’s a Marketing Problem
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Despite hearing over and over from so many sources that there is a WordPress gold rush out there, I regularly hear from freelancers who are struggling to find work. They’re competent in that they can build a theme and do work that’s standards compliant. They are nice people with decent communication skills. Their projects accomplish…
Warm Leads and Steady Referrals
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Hands down, my best source of great clients is referrals. These include referrals from other freelancers that don’t quite do what the client needs, or from clients that I’ve worked with directly, who were happy with the work and loved me. Today we’re going to talk about how to stay top-of-mind with people who already…
Don’t let the poison of gossip in
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One thing that can kill your organization and your client relationships quick is letting gossip go in your organization. It’s poison and should be cut out as fast as possible.
Be a great freelancer and get continual work
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I’ve got a special trick to share with you. It’s the secret formula for being a great freelancer who gets continual freelance work. It’s the trick that will help you not only get clients coming back, but assures they will refer their friends to you as well. It’s total magic and very few freelancers do…
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