Embracing the big and scary
A short opinion on big clients
The power of being an external expert
Why freelance outsiders become critical design saviours.
Forget nightmare clients — this is what dream clients look like
Put down your red flags and recognise valuable partnerships
How to Make Freelance Clients Come to You
Generate qualified inbound leads so you never have to chase freelance work again.
How I earned $150K last year from freelance design
Let’s talk about earning more money as a freelancer. I go in-depth into everything I’ve learned from nearly two decades of design & business.
“First-world” freelance problems: I have too much work
Having too many choices can be as stressful as not having enough. Here’s my story about managing high-demand.
Build your freelance business on values
Success and money will come if you stick to what you believe in.
Are you working for cost-clients or value-clients?
Knowing the difference will mean everything to your freelance business.
How to talk to potential clients
Nail that first interview, and they’ll be begging to work with you.
Professional freelancers don’t do “gigs”
Are you expendable, temporary help, or a valuable long-term business partner?
The perfect marriage of designer & client
Your client isn’t the boss, and neither are you. It’s a symbiotic partnership that leads to the most successful projects. But does your client know their role?
If your ideal clients aren’t coming to you, go to them.
Don’t passively accept what work comes your way. You can actively bend the direction of your freelance career.
How to land your dream clients — a step-by-step guide
A proven, proactive, cold-email strategy for freelance creatives that will help you win more meaningful projects, build trusting client relationships, and earn more money.
Freelancing ≠ Upwork
Ignore the dangerous advice that you can hit it rich on cheap marketplaces. Your ideal clients don’t live there.
How I earned $15,000 last month from freelance design
Hint: there’s no shortcut. I’ve been working at this for 17 years.