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Today I was working towards this:👇🏻
Most freelancers don’t need more skills.
They need to send emails.
Writing the first cold email is where most people freeze.
So I built a tiny tool that turns confusion into a ready-to-send email in minutes.
This is so simple, like you can just regenerate until you find it perfect. If anyone comment out what improvements I need to make, I will add them and launch it quickly so newcomers can use it as fast as possible.
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The Freelancer balancing a 9-5 Starter Pack 💼
Since 2020 doing both, full time job and freelancing, and these are my NON NEGOTIABLE:
• A contract that protects my work and mental health. 📝
• Motivational Spotify playlists that help me get through the working hours. 🎧
• A pricing sheet that answers before I overthink. 🤑
• Brandbook and presentation templates to deliver fast without reinventing the wheel. ⚡
• ChatGPT trained on my pricing sheet and my tone to write emails while I do my laundry. 🧠
Freelancing for me is boundaries, saving money for personal goals, and switching Slack accounts like it’s a personality disorder. 🤭
What’s in your freelancer starter pack?
What tool or habit keeps you sane?
Good 👍 work
I might be wrong for sharing this in public, but f*ck it.
High earning freelancers ($10K+/month) don’t just have more skill, they think strategically. 💰
If you’re stuck trading time for money, here’s how to break free.
1. Price for Value, Not Time Many freelancers undercharge, assuming clients pay for hours worked.
Reality: Clients pay for results.
How to charge higher rates:
→ Switch to value-based pricing (charge based on outcomes).
→ Offer 3-tier pricing (Starter, Default, Premium) to nudge clients toward higher options.
→ Test rates: If clients agree too quickly, raise your prices
2. Attract Clients Without Cold Outreach Chasing clients is inefficient. Top freelancers draw clients to them.
Create a passive lead system
Continues below... 👇🏻
6. Adopt a Business Owner’s Mindset Freelancers serve clients. Business owners build systems to attract them.
Key mindset shifts:
→ Stop taking “gigs”—build a recognizable brand.
→ Don’t wait for clients—create your own opportunities.
→ Move beyond trading time for money—focus on...
Behind every freelancer is their non-negotiable toolkit.
Some things are essential for execution, while others… are mostly emotional support.😂 🐈
The most important part of my toolkit - that helps me execute and manage my projects- is my systems. It was the game-changer in my freelance career. 🖌️
What would you recommend in your toolkit?
Goat for the cat 😂🫶🏻
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