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From Pastor to Six-Figure Fiverr Freelancer: My Conversation with Brad BartlettHave you ever heard one of those stories where someone stumbles into a life-changing career by sheer chance?Nov 8, 2024Nov 8, 2024
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The Strange History of Lorem Ipsum Dolor“There is no one who loves pain itself, who seeks after it and wants to have it, simply because it is pain”Sep 27, 2024Sep 27, 2024
Why Do I Feel Like I’m Cheating on Upwork?A few days ago, Upwork’s Board of Directors received a letter from one of their key investors, Engine Capital.Sep 20, 2024Sep 20, 2024
That Time I Fired a Nightmare Freelance Client: Warning Signs I Shouldn’t Have IgnoredI’ve been freelancing for over 20 years. Over this time, I’ve encountered nearly every aspect of freelancing — the good, the bad, and the…Sep 14, 2024Sep 14, 2024
This Is the Exact Proposal I Used to Win a $158,500 Upwork GigFreelancer Files News: Marketplace Fees Increases, Freelancer Plus Changes, and Ignoring Red Flags on Big JobsSep 6, 20241Sep 6, 20241
Freelancer Files News: Family Emergencies & Upwork Policy ReversalsEditor’s Note: I am experimenting with a different, more personal format this week. Let me know what you think in the comments below.Aug 30, 20242Aug 30, 20242
Fiverr Launches Upwork-Inspired ‘Professions’, Upwork Discontinues Popular FeaturesWelcome to the first edition of the Freelancer Files! This is where I’ll be sharing industry news and feature stories on all things…Aug 24, 2024Aug 24, 2024
Pros and Cons of Collective.com: A Comprehensive ReviewA freelancer and member of Collective shares her review of the S-Corp Tax platformFeb 6, 2024Feb 6, 2024