Freelance Heaven!
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Hi Gang:
Ive made hundreds of thousands of dollars freelancing, so I know it works.
More important, Ive helped thousands of people cash in on the freelance craze.
So believe me
..you CAN generate cash as freelancer
.and its easier than you think. Got a full time job or another business? No problem, you can do this on the side.
Ill give you the truth about freelancing so you can start making money in the next few hours or days.
The Truth About the Economy
..
The economy is in shambles, unemployment is still at historic highs.
The so-called greatest companies of the new millennium are laying off people in droves!
Companies like Yahoo!, AOL, Facebook, Google, and Cisco have quietly turned on the layoff spigot too.
But this is GREAT NEWS for freelance workers. Im dead serious.
The world hasnt ended just because a preacher said it would.
No sir.
We both know its pretty dismal
businesses are slashing debt, expenses and wasteful spending (i.e. lazy employees) like crazy.
But the world hasnt ended and some businesses are growing like wildfire!
And many businesses, lets say hundreds of thousands, have discovered the power of using freelance and contract workers.
We may discover this time will be referred to as the Freelance Decade.
This Is NOT a Good Time to Be Fired!
Last week S.E. invited me to lunch at a swanky seaside bistro.
He told me his job as a high-level graphic designer was coming to a close. Apparently his employer is bankrupt, and was closing up shop because no one would buy it.
You warned me this would happen
..three years ago, S.E. exclaimed.
He went on
. This is NOT a good time to be fired. Geez, my wifes at home with our baby all day
she cant work outside the home!
I said, Hey, its not a big deal. I know youre upset. But if you start thinking like a freelance expert rather than an employee youll be ahead of the game.
Whats more, your wife could grab a small freelance gig too if she has the time, I added.
S.E. mumbled
. I know youve mentioned freelancing before. But I dont have time for little side projects. I need good paying projects NOW!
Okay, I said. Give me $500 and Ill have three freelance projects for you by Monday (it was Thursday afternoon).
S.E. shot back, $500? Is that your fee or what?
I want to see if youre serious. Write me a check for $500. When you land the right freelance project Ill give your money back, I said smiling.
S.E. landed a freelance project the following Tuesday. It only took four days.
Heres the Secret to Freelance Gigs
If you type freelance projects into Google your head will be swimming in search results.
There are thousands of so-called freelance websites on the Internet. Most of them are designed to get YOUR money in the form of membership fees and other services.
Granted, there are a handful of freelance sites worth the money you spend on membership fees
Ill show you the ones I like.
But you dont have to succumb to the majority of BS freelance sites on the Internet.
When youre done reading this weeks issue youll be able to can start landing legitimate freelance projects in record time.
I know what Im talking about when it comes to freelancing. Ive been doing it on one level or another for more than 30 years.
And get this
.
I was approached by a senior TV executive to produce a Freelance Channel! Can you imagine? It might work
but I would focus on YouTube rather than TV.
Im the Go To Guy when it comes to freelance work!
Welcome to Freelance Heaven
..
Take This Job and Shove It!
E.J worked for the largest insurance company in South Africa as a network gopher.
He would go for things and perform mundane tasks for three senior managers.
One day, without warning, E.J. was fired
.by email. He was devastated and humiliated. He was escorted from his desk, cardboard box in hand, out of the building and asked to leave company property.
The funny thing is
.E.J. was a devoted employee. He didnt break any laws, polices, procedures or screw anything up.
However
.E.J. said he made a terrible mistake
and it was political.
E.J. started mocking senior managements political affiliations and poked fun at them at a local company watering hole.
He violated the corporate cardinal sin: politics is everything.
Anyway, E.J. was referred to me by a goodfriend when he relocated to the US.
When I saw the depth of E.Js expertise
.and more than three pages of testimonials and referrals
..I suggested he start working as a freelance network administrator or security consultant.
E.J. was not thrilled. He thought I was going to offer him a job.
On top of that, E.J. never worked for himself. He worked at the same company for ten years. So he was afraid to go out on his own (without a safety net or benefits).
I told him, I know youre nervous about going out on your own and working as a freelance contractor. But you can get a job and freelance on the side until the money convinces you.
E.J was all ears now.
I showed him how and where to find clients immediately
as in hours or days not months or years.
In less than three months E.J was in business working fulltime as a freelance network administrator, and he quit so secure job. Today E.J is turning clients away and focusing on the highest paying ones (his words not mine).
E.J. told me hes making eight times as much as a freelancer than as an employee.
Thats what Im talking about!
And get this
E.J. was recently approached by insurance company in South Africa that fired him! He never responded to their call or email.
Ive been freelancing in one capacity or another for more than 29 years.
The opportunities are greater today than they ever were in 1982!
Its no surprise
..the economy sucks. Most companies are firing NOT hiring people!
But, in all the desperation, uncertainty and calamity is opportunity. Im not kidding!
Most companies and businesses may be firing people in droves but they still need certain tasks done
and theyre willing to pay for them.
Here some of the freelance opportunities in DEMAND right now:
Programming
Business development
Legal
All things Google (SEO, SEM, advertising, back-linking, etc)
Sales
Graphic design
Webmasters
Social Media Managers
Engineers
Accounting and Finance
Network Administration and Security
Keep in mind
.these are only the web-based freelance opportunities!
There are boatloads of offline freelance opportunities too; such as:
Medical and dental
Sales
Paralegal
Real estate
Restaurants
Hotels and resorts
Programming
Analysts & Accounting
Marketing
Driving
There are just too many opportunities to list!
In this weeks issue Ive included more than twenty resources to help you land a great freelance gig.
If you need more recommendations or one-on-one assistance, drop me a note. Id love to hear from you!
Have fun and play nice.
This is the Freelance Decade!
Your humble host,
Marc Charles
Marc Charles
*** Action Strategy ***
Start researching freelance opportunities! Dont put it off.
The truth is .
Hundreds of thousands of people (probably millions) would love some freelance gigs just like my friend in todays article.
But something holds them back .or theyre too busy with other things.
At first, freelance projects wont be handed to you on a silver platter.
Actually ..I take that back!
Ive had freelance projects handed to me on a silver platter, without any effort. But thats because I laid a foundation of contacts and I was ready to receive projects without hesitation.
Anyway .if freelance interests you then get crackin!
Set an objective to secure a freelance project in 7 days or less (then send me a note about your success)
**********Valuable Resources*************
FlexJobs (Excellent)
Solvate
FreshWebJobs
Guru.com
eLance
CraigsList.org (250+ cities, hundreds of freelance opportunities under Gigs category)
Get A Freelancer
DirectResponseJobs
Freelance Central
Monster Freelance
Media Bistro
NoAgenciesPlease
SimplyHired
CrunchBoard
Post your freelance availability with these great tools:
Google AdWords (link keyword ads to your bio page or blog)
Yahoo! Small Business (keyword advertising)
ExactSeek (prepaid keyword advertising)
Microsoft Advertising
Monster (Advanced freelance search)
CareerBuilder (Advanced freelance search)
SmartHunt (Freelance & Contract section)
PaidContent (Freelance search)
Fiverr.com
Fiverr.com
Recommended Reading:
Get Clients Now by C.J. Hayden
Selling Your Services by Robert Bly
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