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Resources
(0:40) Skills to learn as a freelancer
- Read full transcript https://msguery.net/008-essential-skills/
- Skills to learn board on Milanote https://app.milanote.com/1SCU7B1htc1Eba?p=E1wsEJOkMju
(6:49) Websites to find freelance and contract work
- Builtin https://builtin.com/jobs/remote?search=freelance
- Remotive https://remotive.com/?query=freelance&locations=USA
- Working Nomads https://www.workingnomads.com/jobs?location=usa&tag=freelance
- We Work Remotely https://weworkremotely.com/remote-contract-jobs#job-listings
- Wellfound https://wellfound.com/jobs
- LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/
- LI for Small Business https://business.linkedin.com/grow/openforbusiness
- SkipTheDrive https://www.skipthedrive.com/?s=freelance
- Jobspresso https://jobspresso.co/remote-work/
- Feedly – RSS reader https://feedly.com/news-reader
- RemotePanda https://www.remotepanda.com/
- Upwork services https://www.upwork.com/services/
- Contra https://contra.com/home?userType=independent
- YouTube pros https://ytjobs.co/ and https://yt.careers/
- The Freelance Gig – Freelance Job Database https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1tRiIepKWPoYqugGtY4KfV8tCNibhBI1l9oUK9MaZHvU/
(10:04) 5 income stream ideas for creative freelancers
- Read/listen to post: https://msguery.net/005-income-streams/
(13:12) How to add VIP Days & Productized Services to your freelancing biz
- Read blog post https://msguery.net/011-vip-day-productized/
- https://youtu.be/Bmh9zHgycFM?si=KP5PwAuDZJSOAGGh
- Productized Consulting Guide https://uibreakfast.com/productized-guide
- Sales Page in a Day https://msguery.net/al/salespage
- Examples of VIP Days/Day Rates https://sarahmasci.com/day-rate-directory/
- Cheat sheet for calls
- Rate calculator https://millo.co/calculators/freelance-rate-calculator
- Create an EIN https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/apply-for-an-employer-identification-number-ein-online
(17:28) How to use ChatGPT for your business + brand
- Read full post: https://msguery.net/006-chatgpt
(22:16) How to streamline client onboarding with simple SOPs
- Read blog for more info https://msguery.net/012-simple-sops/
- SYSTEMology https://amzn.to/3YKfAox
- Book summary https://youtu.be/0Ud4C57vVPw?si=_oxWAH0b9SOUo16O
- https://youtu.be/lwS4CxlgQnU?si=sfM7Smb7urzpx_Q0
- Ultimate list of tools for freelancers https://msguery.net/ultimate-list-of-tools-for-freelancers/
(28:05) What goes in a new client packet (freelancers + consultants)
- Read blog post for more info https://msguery.net/013-new-client-packet/
- Testimonial template https://herbusiness.com/blog/writing-testimonials-template/
(36:11) What to add to your website
- Checklist: What to add to your website – Google Docs
- Milanote https://www.milanote.com/refer/rcEXzrEH7h5786i47J
- Donald Miller – Building a StoryBrand https://amzn.to/4c5awy6
- Sales Pages in a Day https://msguery.net/al/salespage
- Examples of productized services https://covetedconsultant.com/productized-service-examples/
- GeneratePress https://generatepress.com/site-library/
- Pagespeed Insights https://pagespeed.web.dev/
(42:18) 16 blogs and YouTube channels to keep up with
- CopyBlogger https://copyblogger.com/blog/
- Copyhackers https://copyhackers.com/blog/
- HubSpot blog https://blog.hubspot.com/
- Buffer https://buffer.com/resources/
- The Freelance Gig https://www.thegig.io/
- Freelancers Union https://freelancersunion.org/
- Fiverr Workspace https://workspace.fiverr.com/blog/
- Millo https://millo.co/
- Guiding Creatives https://www.youtube.com/@guidingcreatives
- Latasha James https://www.youtube.com/@thelatashajames/videos
- Ali Abdaal https://www.youtube.com/@aliabdaal/videos
- Deya https://www.youtube.com/@MyNameIsDeya/videos
- Collin Michael https://www.youtube.com/@CollinMichael/videos
- Creator Booth https://www.youtube.com/@creator-booth/videos
- Aprilynn https://www.youtube.com/@AprilynneAlter/videos
- Flux Academy https://www.youtube.com/@FluxAcademy/videos
(44:47) 50+ free to low-cost tools for freelancers
- Read the full list – https://msguery.net/ultimate-list-of-tools-for-freelancers/
- Freelance MVP – Top 10 Best Freelance Websites For Finding Work https://youtu.be/A8BQnr_JGAA?si=EIwYzQjYNli3GT4B
(51:31) Related videos
- Easy 3-hour YouTube content creation workflow that works https://youtu.be/qdTg74CeEFQ
- How to find digital product ideas with ChatGPT https://youtu.be/4VjXM4n1heg
- Use Human Design for business and marketing https://youtu.be/GOqpkrdxX1Q
Resources
- How To Make a Freelance Contract
- 9 Freelance Contract Template Essentials in 2024
- Direct Contracts (for non-Upwork clients)
- Freelancers Union | Freelance Tax Center
- Tax basics: Understanding the difference between standard and itemized deductions
- 5 Freelance Money Management Tips & Tools to Stay Profitable
- 9 Best Bank Accounts for Self-Employed & Freelancers [Updated 2023]
- How to Do Taxes As a Freelancer the Right Way
- 10 Best Bookkeeper Software Solutions For Your Freelance Business
- 3 Must-Have Types of Insurance for Self-Employed Workers in 2023
- Best Self-Employed Retirement Plans for Freelancers to Consider
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