What we’re doing here…
Hopefully you read my post on Maslow and the Hierarchy of Needs. So, what does that have to do with this site?
Well, As I said, the first needs are survival, and they must be met before you can focus on any higher-level needs. From a copywriting perspective, that essentially means that you must believe that [...]
The Amazing Mister Maslow
So, where does all this “survival mode” business come from? Yes, I like playing in the woods, but the true source of this training is a man by the name of Abraham Maslow.
Maslow was a man concerned with human behavior. He studied men and their quirks and their motivations, and the result of that study [...]
A “Spirited Debate.”
I’ve been coaching one of my non-writer writer friends for the past few months. When he saw the announcement that I was going to be adding a new free report every week, he got a little indignant.
“What’s the deal. You told me that the firs rule of freelancing was to “never write anything for free, [...]
A great way to start the week.
A few words of wisdom from Roy Williams. Read them. If they don’t move you, put down your pen and go get a job in a teller window at your local bank.
It fits in with the very first post I made on this blog: take action. You can’t insulate your way to success. Read, then [...]
Hungry?
I haven’t written much about the importance of creativity and ideas (a.k.a Food) in freelancing, yet. But it is one of the four essential elements to true success.
Clear, concise writing is only half of the battle when it comes to writing good copy. I know, I know, there’s a quote going around “if you have [...]
“What do I charge?”
This is probably the single biggest question I hear on a regular basis. It takes many forms.
What should my hourly rate be?
What should I charge for a brochure?
What’s the going rate for a business plan?
Am I charging enough for this?
What will a client pay for ________?
My answer is always the same (sometimes to the frustration [...]
Want to Succeed? Remember, this is a Service Industry
Okay, so here is the second biggest tip I can give you (after “get off your butt and do something.”). This one tip can shift your entire attitude from “struggling to keep your head above water” to “sunning yourself on the beach”: under-promise and over-deliver.
*Gasp*
I can hear it now. “But Danny,” you say. “You have [...]
Here’s Your Chance To Pick The Next Freebie.
Okay, guys. For those of you who have joined the FREElance Survival Training list (or would like to), what would you like the next freebie to be?
I know there are a lot of people who just aren’t in a position to jump in with both feet. And, there are a lot of people who are [...]
Take Action
We’re launching the blog with the single most important piece of advice anyone could ever offer you: take action.
As a writer, believe me I understand the temptation to think yourself into a hole, or out of trying something. But there comes a time when writing and planning only serve as a means of procrastinating.
But here’s [...]
