Freelancing and Entrepreneurship Blog Posts - I Will Teach You To Be Rich

How to freelance and start making a profit today (6 figures with zero experience or money)

Learning how to freelance is an important skill that can help propel you towards having a Rich Life. Getting started isn’t as difficult as you’d think either. All it takes is the right systems, like the simple, 5-step strategy I’ve used to start I Will Teach You to Be Rich, and it’s the very same one ...

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How to get into consulting (expert working advice from a 10-year consultant)

More and more people are realizing every day that the skills they have can be used to power their dreams through consulting. There are a lot of different options when it comes to consulting, and I want to show you how to start down that career path today with expert insights from a consultant who has been successful for well ...

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6 elements of a 6-figure freelance contract

A good freelance contract protects both the freelancer and the client — and yet too many new freelancers skip this step entirely. I get it though: Sometimes you just want to do the work and get paid (especially in the beginning). Also you can’t help but feel like you’re trying to buy someone’s soul with a contract. “I’...

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Freelancer Portfolio 101 (beginner’s guide + examples that get clients)

With just a few hours of work, you’re going to have a freelance portfolio like the ones that earn some of our reader's thousands of dollars each month. But freelance portfolios are like snowflakes: No two are alike. A copywriter’s portfolio won’t look like a graphic designer’s (and vice versa). BUT there are underlying systems and ...

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3 proven systems to find (and raise) freelance hourly rates

Deciding on a freelance hourly rate can be nerve-wracking — especially if you’re a new freelancer. You don’t want to charge too much and lose potential clients. On the other hand, you don’t want to undersell yourself and lose out on potential profits. So what’s a new freelancer to do? Luckily, there are three proven systems ...

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6 tips for getting started with freelance marketing

Freelance marketing is a perfect way to earn extra money, flex your creative skills, and make valuable connections and networks. The best part: Companies are in constant need of great freelance marketers. Some fast facts: 9 in 10 companies leverage social media for marketing purposesBusinesses’ reliance on SEO and content creation continues to rise each year89% of marketing ...

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How To Get Clients Online: 6 Ways to find new freelance work fast

A little while ago, I asked IWT readers two questions: Who was your first high-value client (>$10,000)?How’d you close the deal? The answers I got back were amazing. AWESOME. If you want to be able to land the same kind of high-quality, high-paying clients, I’ll show you the six ways to find them and the ...

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How to ask for payment politely (+ email script to get paid NOW)

Some clients are TERRIBLE about paying on time. That’s why you need to learn the art of the payment request, especially if you’re a freelancer… ...but when it comes to how to ask for payment, what’s the best way to do it? You do it politely — and with scripts. Specifically, this one: Of course, you’re going ...

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How to make money as a freelance writer

You can earn a few hundred or even a few thousand dollars per month working as a freelance writer. Several of my students -- like Karan and Felicia, have made very successful careers as freelance writers (some as a side gig in addition to their 9-5 job). How? Think of all the written materials even a tiny company puts out. ...

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What we can learn from one of the world’s highest-paid consultants

Everyone knows being the best is way, way better than being #2. Like 1,000x better. That's why today I want to talk about studying the best because I’ve noticed too many people studying nutjobs and weirdos and thinking it’s okay. I see people buying courses from some random guy living in his mom’s basement, selling an ...

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