Embracing the big and scary
A short opinion on big clients
When success makes you lazy, blame your cognitive bias
A true story about how my business just ground to a halt.
I'm not a "creator" or "gig-worker" – I'm a freelancer
Self-employment is more than delivering meals or acquiring followers on Instagram.
Freelance pricing — in search of the “double thank you”
There’s only one thing that matters: are both sides happy with the exchange?
The Big Lie of "Good, Fast, Cheap"
One of them is never optional, and sometimes you can't even pick two.
Introvert designers: stop pushing your business uphill
Mediocre work requires constant sales and marketing to maintain momentum. Exceptional work sells itself.
The pandemic has torn down the freelance hurdles
What’s holding you back from sprinting your career ahead?
I earned $50K more because of COVID last year
Pandemic-induced efficiency is real, and we’re all better off for it.
The future of freelancing isn’t better platforms — it’s no platforms
A rebuttal of Dr. Jon Younger’s accurate, yet platform-obsessed freelance revolution predictions.
A Great Design Career Starts with Ignoring Money
Money is not a goal, it's a byproduct of success.
Living the Freelance Dream: Cheap Gigs for Bad Clients?
5 quick hacks for failing fast
The power of being an external expert
Why freelance outsiders become critical design saviours.
Three Simple Questions Hold the Secret to Career Success
If you find a single answer that satisfies this equation, you have the recipe for a lifetime of making money by having fun.
Forget nightmare clients — this is what dream clients look like
Put down your red flags and recognise valuable partnerships
Working Remotely Isn’t Outsourcing Yourself
If you work from home, will thousands of people from around the world be competing for your role?
Why Freelancing Became More Stable Than Employment
COVID-19 has amplified existing trends — uncovering the skeleton of the old, dead, linear career model.
The "Perfect Triangle" approach to defining your niche
A simple formula to find your marketing sweet spot of expertise and reputation.
Freelancing Through a Crisis – 8 Rules for Staying Recession-Proof
Here's how I've made my freelance business untouchable by economic downturn.
The Future of Work is Local-Remote
The Coronavirus health scare reminds us that we could have been working better all along.
Why I never quote a fixed price
On creativity, complexity, and fairness in pricing services.
“Adulting” and Critical Thinking Are Education for the Future of Work
Higher education is failing, but don’t fret. A handful of skills will make you good at anything your curvy career path may throw your way.
How to Make Money Online With No Skill or Experience
You’re asking the wrong question. Instead, find how to create value.
How Solo Freelancers Can Land Massive Gigs
I’m a one-person business who attracts agency-sized projects. When you demonstrate reliability, size is no obstacle.
You're an Artist, Not an Entrepreneur
When your inner artist and inner entrepreneur are at odds, how do you grow a freelance business?
Remote Work Works When You Act “Grown-Up”
Dependable people make good employees, no matter where they’re located.
How to Make Freelance Clients Come to You
Generate qualified inbound leads so you never have to chase freelance work again.
You say “NO” but they come back begging for a “YES”
That’s how you know you’ve *made it* as a freelancer