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Freelance work can be challenging. Especially Landing & then Keeping Great Clients.

Entering the world of freelance work 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.

If you’re a coffee lover, you know that great coffee starts with great coffee roasters. And while there are plenty of coffee subscription services out there, only one truly delivers the best: Trade. Though to be honest up front, they are not a coffee roaster, instead they work to connect you with the best coffee roasters around the country.

For Christmas last year I decided to make the switch to the Fellow Ode Gen 2 from the Baratza Encore, and I haven’t looked back. If you’ve followed my coffee journey, you know I was on the hunt for a grinder that balanced precision, quiet operation, and a clean workflow. (I wrote about my decision-making process here and also covered why I needed the quietest grinder possible here.)

When most people think about HubSpot, they think CRM, marketing automation, or sales enablement. But what if I told you that HubSpot can actually serve as a powerful Learning Management System (LMS)?

If you’re in the market for a burr grinder, you’ve probably seen the OXO Brew Conical Burr Coffee Grinder pop up on a lot of “best grinder” lists. It’s often recommended as a budget-friendly option that gives you an upgrade from blade grinders. But after testing it out myself and comparing it to better options, I can confidently say:

If you’ve followed my coffee journey, you know I’m a bit of a reluctant coffee snob. I love great coffee, but I don’t love the hassle that sometimes comes with it. That’s why I’m always looking for ways to make the best coffee at home with as little friction as possible.

It was spring break of my sophomore year of high school. There were no waves, and most of my friends had managed to get off our small island in the Pacific. With nothing else to do, I finally had time to piece together an idea for a website.

If you’ve spent any time on my blog, you know I love coffee. And if you’ve been to my home, you know my coffee setup is no joke. But what if I told you that SEO (Search Engine Optimization) has actually helped me get free coffee?