I Spent Years Blaming Everything Except the Mirror – Here’s the Mistake That Cost Me a Decade of Freelance Growth. Al Calder — The Freelance Insider Show — Episode 29 Nobody held me back. I just wasn’t ready to admit that yet. If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you’re stuck. Not because you […]

When you work from home it can feel like one day blurs into the next. Without the natural breaks of commuting, co-workers, and external structure, your mind and body start to crave something to anchor your time and energy.  The power of hobbies can be that anchor—giving you a reason to pause, reset, refresh and

Launching your freelance business feels amazing. No more boss.  No more rules.  Nobody forcing you to work on something you have no interest in.  No one time tracking your every move. That flexibility and autonomy is something you’ve dreamed about for years right? But there’s a downside if you take that idea of freedom too

Overdue projects, your accountant on your back, building a marketing plan, all while trying to make money from your core strengths as a freelancer.  Not what you signed up for?  I get it. When I first started writing for clients I had no concept of what task management for freelancers looked like. My approach was

How does deep work for freelancers help with focus and how will it help you earn more? Before I can answer that let’s take a step back. When I first started freelancing I pictured freedom, flexibility, no more boss. Who doesn’t want that right? The reality?  One year in I was stressed out by unrealistic

Your Go-To Handbook for Freelance Productivity & Growth If you’re reading this I’m guessing you have a bit of a love/hate relationship with freelancer productivity right now. I get it.  Working from home, building a solo business and balancing your family life all under one roof is a major challenge and it can be the

How to Land Your First 3 Freelance Clients in 30 Days (Without Needing a Big Portfolio) Landing your first 3 freelance clients in 30 days is not just possible, it will happen if you follow my proven formula. If you’re feeling a little lost and not sure where to start I get it. That’s normal.

Struggling to land those high paying freelance clients?  You’re not alone. When I first started freelancing I had no clue how to create a freelance content marketing strategy that attracts clients — not in a real sense. My plan to attract clients? I didn’t have one. That’s why I started out on platforms like Upwork

How I Ranked #1 on Google for “Backyard Business” Crickets. Nada. Nothing. That’s what I heard after launching my new site Remoteofficeworld.com, despite my decade of freelancing experience. But just a couple of months later, one of my blog posts hit #1 for the keyword ‘Backyard Business.’ In this case study I’m going to show