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Happy Monday, everyone!
What are you working this week?
working on getting my first official case study up on here, how about you!?
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it's been a slow season in my business recently but i am SO proud of many things, including that i'm almost at the next Contra earnings milestone!
what's crazy is, i got a lead from Contra for my biggest retainer check to date in February but they used their own payroll (outside of Contra) so I really have already hit the $50k+ from Contra
but by the end of the year, I will have made $50k ON Contra! 🔥 wow, what a dream come true 🥹
Looking back at past work is one of the best ways to ground yourself when client work slows down. Rebuilding your portfolio with those proud milestones usually sets up the next big wave of projects.
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After over 6 years of navigating those ups and downs, I've noticed there are certain times of year when companies hire more freelancers. September is one of those times, and boy oh boy has that been true this year.
For the first time EVER, I've had to turn prospective clients away. I'm not complaining, though! Being able to refer them to another freelancer is almost as exciting as taking them as a client for myself.
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