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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’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?

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As freelancers, we wear all the hats—creator, marketer, and, yes, financial manager. With irregular income and unique expenses, having the right credit card can make managing cash flow easier and even earn you some great rewards along the way. Whether you’re looking for flexibility, 0% APR promotions, or travel perks, these cards can make a big difference. Though a quick disclaimer is that you already have personal challenges with debt and money management I would avoid using credit cards to fix that. Anyways here are my top picks for freelancers:

*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!

*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.

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.

Coffee, communications, and freelancing all go hand in hand. Not just as a metaphor (What Your Coffee Can Teach You About Communications) but also to fuel our creative processes. So while this blog may seem a little off topic at first I think it is an important addition to anyone who works in communications or simply values a great cup of coffee at home.

So what is Hubspot and why is it so awesome FOR NONPROFITS? 

HubSpot is a powerful all in one marketing tool and CRM (Customer Relationship Management) that nonprofits & charities are taking advantage of worldwide. It takes those random notes, emails, spreadsheets, and contacts, and organizes them. It’s not just an address book but really helps you treat each individual as the individual they are. A critical factor in any successful communication or fundraising effort. Listed below are 7 reasons I believe HubSpot would be the best CRM tool your nonprofit or charity should invest in this year.

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