Tag Archives: Freelance Professional

Ed Gandia

#067: Am I a Credible Source of Freelancing Advice?

Fully 90% of my income these days comes from teaching, training and coaching freelancers to earn more in less time, doing work they love for better clients. But what does that say about me, when so …
Read more

Ed Gandia

#062: Michelle Hiskey on Helping College Applicants Write Their Essays

Michelle Hiskey doesn't have a traditional freelance writing business. For one, she has a full-time job. So she works her freelance work on the side. Also, her clients are NOT the traditional businesses and nonprofits many of …
Read more

Ed Gandia

#061 Steve Roller on How to Successfully Run Your Freelance Business While Traveling the World

One of the biggest reasons freelancers love being on their own is the flexibility it affords. When you're your own boss, you set the schedule. You pick whom you work with and what projects you take …
Read more

Ed Gandia

#060: A Clever Way to Land a Ton of Work from Trade Shows (Without Leaving Your House)

If you enjoy learning new and clever strategies for landing more work from better clients, you definitely need to check out this episode. Freelance writer Amy Dunn Moscoso has been using a unique and very effective …
Read more

Ed Gandia

#057: Writing Opportunities in the Medical Device Industry: An Interview With Casey Demchak

Do you have a healthcare background or an active interest in the medical industry? And do you have a knack for explaining complex topics in simple language? If so, you'll love today's episode. My guest is medical …
Read more

Ed Gandia

#056 Creating a Successful B2B Content Development Agency: An Interview With Paul McKeon of The Content Factor

Successful freelance business writers often get to a point where they have to make a difficult decision: Should they keep operating as a one-person shop? Or should they scale and build something bigger? If you know …
Read more

Ed Gandia

#055: How to Build Your Business with the Clients You Really Want

The biggest reason I became self-employed was to have more control. I wanted to have more control over the kind of work I did, when I did it and how I went about it. And I especially …
Read more

Ed Gandia

#054: How Julia Borgini Landed a Guest Blog Spot with a Major Online Publication

Getting some of your articles published in an industry newsletter, blog or publication has a number of benefits. For one, it helps position you as a thought leader—as an expert in your industry, niche or domain. It …
Read more

Ed Gandia

#053: Building Up the Courage to Go After Bigger Clients

If you want to generate a high income as a freelance writer, you won't get there by doing lots of $500 projects for small clients. Sure, you can work long hours and bring in some big …
Read more

Ed Gandia

#052: Overlooked Freelance Writing Opportunities for Retiring Boomers

The premise of this show is that earning more in less time should be one of your key drivers. That kind of approach to your business (when done in a spirit of balance) enables you to …
Read more

Ed Gandia

#051: How to Get the Attention of Crazy-Busy Prospects with Agile Selling

When it comes to prospecting and selling, most of us want the easy way out. The gimmick that will put our prospecting on autopilot. But at the end of the day, if the trick, gimmick or …
Read more

Ed Gandia

#050: Writing for Ad Agencies and Marketing Firms: Two Freelance Writers Share What You Need to Know to Make it Work

What are the biggest pros and cons of working with agencies? What types of writers (and personalities) are best suited for working with agencies? What do agencies look for when hiring a freelance writer? What would you say …
Read more

Ed Gandia

#049: Eleven Things High-Income Freelance Writers Do Differently

What makes some freelance business writers more successful than others? And why are some of them continually successful while others struggle in the feast-or-famine cycle for years? In this episode I share some of the most important …
Read more

Ed Gandia

#048: From Laid-Off Worker to Six-Figure Freelance Writer

If you've ever been laid off or downsized, you already know what a crappy experience that can be. Especially when it's unexpected and it catches you off guard. But for Don Sadler, getting laid off from his …
Read more

Ed Gandia

#047: How to Use Public Speaking to Land B2B Writing Clients

Creating a smart prospecting strategy is very much like assembling a solid, diversified investment portfolio. And just like the world of investments has countless options, there are many prospecting and self-promotional tactics available to today's freelance …
Read more