Moving Beyond the Proposal Treadmill: A Better Way to Win High-Quality Clients As A Freelancer
Reading this right now, I’m certain you’ve likely experienced this all-too-familiar cycle in your time as a freelancer: hours spent crafting “the perfect proposal“, customizing your portfolio, following up… only to receive radio silence or a quick “we went with someone else” response. Rinse and repeat, dozens of times per month. It’s what I call […]
Proposal Fees vs. Marketing: Better Ways to Invest in Your Freelance Business
Quick question freelancer… Do you have a clear and intentional marketing plan or framework? When I say a plan, I don’t mean random 11:00 AM posts on social media to remind people you still exist, I mean a well-researched and thought-out marketing plan to help you grow, improve your craft, and gain better clients. I […]
Your Proposal Shouldn’t Cost More Than Your Coffee: The Workstedi Philosophy
How much does your cup of coffee cost? Depending on where you are reading this from… it can go from $3 to $5. There’s also accounting for the type you want, mochas, cappuccino, or a latte. Whichever it is, coffee is a nice drink to enjoy in the middle of your workday… or when you […]
Calculate Your True Earnings: Platform Fees vs. Workstedi’s Model
In the last few years, we have seen the freelancing landscape change a lot. And to keep it real with you, these changes haven’t always been positive for freelancers. One of these changes we’ve noticed in the last few years is a subtle increase in platform fees across the board. We know for most of […]
Christmas is Here… Are You Ready, Workster?
With Christmas just a few days away, it can get easy to take your foot off the gas and forget that there are people who need your services, Workster. Think about it, quite a number of people will need to do some last-minute Christmas shopping, need to send out cards, gifts, and hampers […]
