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Sep 30
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Why You Should Work for Someone Else Bef...

Mark Des Cotes
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Freelancing feels like freedom, but the fastest route often runs through a paycheck first. In this episode, I show how working on a team accelerates your path to solo success—learning pricing, scope control, legally sound communication (yes, even email), and building the referral network and judgment you can’t get alone.

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