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3 Essential Money Moves Every Freelancer Should Make Right Now

3 Essential Money Moves Every Freelancer Should Make Right Now

*This audio was generated using my own AI Voice clone thanks to ElevenLabs AI Studio.

Freelancing brings a unique freedom and flexibility, but it also requires a proactive approach to finances. While you might have strong profit margins as a freelancer, it’s crucial to set yourself up for long-term success. Here are three key money moves I think you should make right now to build a strong financial foundation and sustain your business growth for the long haul. These are all things I wish I got told years ago and took way too long to do!

I Give Up. Your Team Should Ditch HubSpot And Just Use Spreadsheets.

I Give Up. Your Team Should Ditch HubSpot And Just Use Spreadsheets.

Ok so as a big fan of HubSpot I have been wrestling with this for years now. Should you just give up on using HubSpot and go back to spreadsheets? Well I am ready to make a big admission... When it comes to managing your contacts, tracking donations, or keeping things organized, we all want the easiest solution. So why complicate things with fancy software when you’ve already got the perfect tool: a spreadsheet.

Typeform: The Ultimate HubSpot Form Builder

Typeform: The Ultimate HubSpot Form Builder

When it comes to creating more intricate forms, many HubSpot users find themselves in need of a solution beyond the capabilities of HubSpot's native form builder. This is especially true for those interested in advanced features like scored quizzes or assessments. After exploring various options over the years, there is one tool that stands out as my top recommendation, regardless of whether you use HubSpot or not. Here are some compelling reasons why I believe it's the best choice.

Travel Guide: How to Catch the Train from Sydney Airport With A Bonus Hack

Travel Guide: How to Catch the Train from Sydney Airport With A Bonus Hack

Traveling from Sydney Airport to various parts of New South Wales can be convenient and efficient, especially if you know the best routes and methods to save money. In this blog, I'll guide you through catching the train from Sydney Airport, and offer a budget-friendly hack for individuals or groups, and provide detailed instructions for continuing your journey all the way to Newcastle. A trip I took more times than I can count after living there for 15 years.

A Freelancer's Guide to Working with the Best Clients

A Freelancer's Guide to Working with the Best Clients

*This audio was generated using my own AI Voice clone thanks to ElevenLabs AI Studio.

So how do you as freelancers get and keep the best clients?

Entering the world of freelancing is an exciting journey, but it takes patience and time to land and keep the best clients. I came up with the following guide to provide myself, and others, a simple framework that can help you analyze potential clients and determine whether your existing clients are a good fit for long-term collaboration. By evaluating clients on these three key aspects, you can aim for a healthy and sustainable balance that will benefit your freelance career. If feasible, I suggest using a current or potential client as a reference while reading through this post. It might also be beneficial to jot down a rating for them in each of these areas on a scale of 1 - 10.

Why I Never Wanted To Be That Guy With An Online Course & Why They Don't Work

Why I Never Wanted To Be That Guy With An Online Course & Why They Don't Work

For years I had many of my friends and clients nudging me to record my trainings and make an online course. But to be honest I simply did not want to be that guy. Though the procrastination did go a bit deeper than that. After training people in person for over a decade I truly came to believe it really was,  and still believe is, the best way to bring about real lasting change. I even witnessed the organizations that I visited and trained in person on an annual basis grow more than any of the others. But this blog isnt about why my trainings worked. This blog is about two major reasons why I believe online courses don't.

Celebrating My HubSpot SOLUTIONS Partner Tier Promotion

Celebrating My HubSpot SOLUTIONS Partner Tier Promotion

Although this post may not captivate most readers, I felt it was important to commemorate this moment on my website. I strongly believe that celebrating our achievements is something we should always make time for.

Back in 2018, I became a HubSpot Partner and thanks to the incredible Agency Partner team, they encouraged me to make the leap into the full Agency program, now known as the HubSpot Solutions Partner program. At that time, I was just a solo freelancer primarily working with non-profit organizations. To my surprise, this summer, I reached a significant milestone that my account manager had urged me to set for this year. I honestly never thought I would accomplish it. This achievement, and the original decision to join, has truly transformed my life and that of my family (I am a father of two children). I am immensely grateful to the entire HubSpot team and the Solutions Partner community. Here's to many more years of growth with HubSpot, and most importantly, to serving the amazing teams and organizations that I have the privilege of working with.