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Sep 2023
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149. The Worst Advice for New Freelancer...

Filthy Rich Writer
About this episode

No one’s born knowing how to freelance–just like no one’s born knowing how to write copy. So if you’re told to hold your nose and jump into freelancing without a schedule for finding clients or how you’re going to work, you’re probably not going to build the career you want.

If you are going to take the leap into freelancing, you need to make sure that there is a net (and maybe a backup net!) in place. Join Nicki and Kate as they highlight the importance of planning and developing the necessary skills when entering the world of freelancing.

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