Comments on: Tip #25: Earn more money using your God-given skills

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By: Matt A

Matt A — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:29:55 +0000

This is exactly what I did. I work for a television station producing commercials, promos, etc. When the folks at corporate decided I didn’t need a promotion for the loads of new work I was taking on, I decided it was time to start earning money on the side doing exactly the same type of production work. I made sure that the work I did was in different markets, as to not be a conflict of interest for my full-time job. But with just word of mouth, I’ve brought in an extra $1000 each year. That’s just doing two or three projects a year.

I’ve noticed the tricky part is really taking that freelance business and pushing it to people you don’t know. I’ve seen a lot of interest but no commitments yet.

By: Ramit Sethi

Ramit Sethi — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:40:20 +0000

I don’t care where they live, I just want it good quality at a good price. My goal is not to provide a job to a specific region of the USA, it’s to get my work done.

By: knightmd

knightmd — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:49:03 +0000

Here’s a thought Ramit. Why not invest in those rural areas of america, we are not as socially connected yet we have an immense amount of knowledge. Essentially, seek out those who live in lower cost of living areas, we will charge probably 75% less to do the same thing as those living in, let’s say NY. For example, Northeast Iowa has a sense of responsibility to family, so those who go away for college generally return to families with an education, experience so on and so forth. So, for someone in your position looking for someone to do your PowerPoint presentation, my advice is to seek the rural communities talents.

By: Trevor Hammond

Trevor Hammond — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 22:21:22 +0000

@Kris Koon – great story, and so true. Made me chuckle, even if not in a good way! “Experiences” like a cruise are so important to many of us, but getting there requires daily discipline and often some sacrifice. Eventually I bet your friend will reach a time in his life when his priorities change!

By: Atul Thanvi

Atul Thanvi — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 20:42:41 +0000

Thanks for sharing this great post.

This is really helpful for newbies in freelancing.

By: Kris Koon

Kris Koon — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 19:43:32 +0000

Ramit
I agree nothing makes me angrier than people who want so much money, yet do not want to do any work. I work long hard hours in my own company and probably make more than most surgeons. Yet people without money only see the final product. They sum it up as luck. Wealthy people sum it up as a combination of hard work, working smart and spending less than you make. Not rocket science here.

I went out for dinner a few months ago and my broke friend went on and on about how lucky I am. He proceeded to spend like mad at this mid priced restaurant. When I suggested that he should look at his spending, he became very angry. That night he spend over $300 dollars while I splurged for about $40. I suggested he stop going out for two nights and he can have enough money for a cruise. Yes 7 day cruises cost around $400-600 bucks these days. Personally a 7 day cruise in more value to me than a few pricey dinners.

He suggested he wanted both….while working his 28 hours a week.

By: MyFinancialIndependenceCoach.com

MyFinancialIndependenceCoach.com — Sat, 20 Jun 2009 03:34:19 +0000

Ramit – great post, and I love the fact you gave so many examples so people reading it could NOT keep making excuses to go earn extra money if they need it.
I almost stopped reading half-way through because I didn’t sense you were going to comment on the laziness factor…but you did!
Through adversity comes clarity; clarity brings opportunity.