How ConvertKit Helped Grow My Email List 430% in 1 Year
When I signed up for ConvertKit in January 2015, my email list was hovering around the 3,000 mark. Now, in December 2015, my email list is just shy of 13,000. That’s 430% of growth in just 12 months! However, there is a significant price tag associated with such a high number, and I want to […]
Find your Freelance Niche with this Simple Strategy
One of the most common questions I get from my students in my Cultivate a Successful Freelance Career course is: “How do I find my freelance niche, and what skills should I focus on?” It’s important to know what type of freelancer you are. You don’t necessarily need to identify as just a freelance designer, or just […]
Celebrate Small Wins: Stay Motivated While Working Towards Your Big Goals
The early stages of building a freelance career can be a rocky road. You’re battling a crippling fear of failure all while trying to grow your client list, deliver quality work, and pay the bills. It’s easy when you’re in the thick of it all — the “fog of war” as I prefer to call […]
Overcoming the Fear of Failure in Your Freelance Career
Being your own boss is the dream of many. Alas, it’s a reality for precious few. In Canada, self-employed people represent only about 15% of the working population. That’s less than 2 in 10 people. While I’m sure many of the remaining 85% are happy with their current employment situation, or have no desire to […]
Freelancing From Scratch: How to Start with No Experience
How do you build a freelance career when you have no experience, no clients, and no skills? You have to start somewhere—even if it’s right at the bottom of the ladder. Don’t fret! It’s actually quite easy to get started. Since my expertise is web design and development, I’m going to focus on what’s required […]