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John Morris, an 18-year veteran of freelancing, shows you how to turn your passion (web development, design, writing, etc) into your livelihood.

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Business growth is proactively created. In a service business, referrals and repeat business (the secret to long-term success) don't happen by chance. We make them happen... by how we deliver, but also some tricks you can use to conjure up that word of mouth and repeat clients. Those tricks are what we cover in this episode.

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Show notes: https://johnmorrisonline.com/6-ways-to-create-a-great-offboarding-experience-to-get-more-referrals-and-repeat-clients-in-your-freelance-business/

Referrals, word of mouth, repeat clients... these are the secretst o success in any service business. Service business that don't generate them lose. The ones who do... win. It's really that simple. Luckily, I've picked up a number of universal tricks that can be applied to any service to create a "wow" generating delivery. The kind of delivery that creates word of mouth and referrals and repeat clients. Learn 'em, implement... and watch your freelance business grow.

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Show notes: https://johnmorrisonline.com/7-ways-to-drastically-improve-the-service-delivery-in-your-freelance-business/

You've made the sale! Created your irresistible offer, nailed down a contract, got a deposit... now, it's time to WOW your client so they hire you again and again... and spread positive word of mouth... bringing you even more future clients. The most important part? A good argument to be made that it's the first impression you make right after they hire you.That's where onboarding comes in. Here's 7 things to include in your onboarding sequence to make a good first impression.

Beginner's Guide to Freelance Course: https://myjohn.us/bgtf

Show notes: https://johnmorrisonline.com/7-things-to-include-in-your-client-onboarding-experience-to-make-a-great-first-impression/

We crafted an irresistible offer. We made clients what to hire us. Now, we need to smoothly transition them from "ready to hire" to signed contract and deposit. Lock it in, essentially. Here's the tricks I've learned the last two decades to do that.

Beginner's Guide to Freelance: https://myjohn.us/bgtf

Show notes: https://johnmorrisonline.com/freelance-contracts-payment-terms-request-forms-and-all-the-details-of-getting-paid-and-not-screwed-over/

Continuing from the last episode... we're going to craft a truly irresistible offer. The point is to make both the solution AND the offer superior so it's a clear, obvious, "no-brainer" why a potential client should choose our service over everyone else who does the exact same thing. Do THAT and marketing and sales become almost obsolete -- or at the very least... a helluva lot easier.

Beginner's Guide to Freelance Course: https://myjohn.us/bgtf

What makes you better than all the other options clients have for freelancers? Why should they pick you over everyone else? To get hired, you need to start with good answers to these questions... and, in this episode, I'll show you how to create those good answers -- that is, how to position your service as superior to every one else in your market and the "no-brainer" option for potential clients.

Beginner's Guide to Freelance course: https://myjohn.us/bgtf

When you're new to freelancing, you don't know what you don't know. The first is year is all about figuring out the "what" -- what you need to do in order to build a thriving freelance business. In this episode, I'll help you to shortcut that learning curve and squeeze that year... down into just a couple months so you can go freelance full-time and get the lifestyle your after sooner.

Beginner's Guide to Freelance course: https://myjohn.us/bgtf

It's a myth that you need tons of experience to start freelancing. I'll show you the quickest way to get started if you got the need for speed.

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Chapters

0:00 Introduction

0:20 What people claim

2:15 Why they're wrong

6:55 Why they're right

8:58 What to do instead

What's the best freelance website for beginners? Find out in this video.

Get episode 7 of Let's Talk Freelancers here: https://myjohn.us/ltf7

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Chapters

0:00 Introduction

1:16 Types of freelance sites

2:52 Curated freelance sites

3:56 Project-based freelance sites

6:08 Open freelance sites

8:00 The real answer

9:40 11 steps to start your freelancing career

Is freelancing really a race to the bottom? Is it only viable for freelancers in countries with lower costs of living? Is there nothing you can do? I tackle this myth in this video.

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Chapters

0:00 Introduction

0:28 The Claim

1:36 Why It's Wrong

5:02 Why It's Right

7:13 What to Do Instead

freelance #sidehustle #workfrom home

Students are well-positioned to start a freelance career. However, there are things you'll need to pay close attention to if you're a student starting to freelance. This video will walk you through how (and why) to start building your freelance empire while you're still in school.

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Chapters

0:00 Introduction

0:07 College is a great time to start freelancing

5:52 How to start freelancing as a student

13:08 What freelance jobs can students do?

Myth #1: Freelancing is necessarily feast or famine and there's really nothing you can do about it. Yes, that IS a myth and here's why.

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Chapters:

0:00 Intro

1:26 The Claim

2:38 Why It's Wrong

5:35 Why It's Right

8:22 What to Do Instead

freelancing #sidehustle #workfromhome

An easy way to overcome the fear of getting your first freelance client.Download the mobile for free here: https://johnmorrisonline.comGet my premium courses for free here: https://johnmorrisonline.com/skillshareChapters:0:00 Intro0:58 Agenda1:07 The Tip3:36 Why It Matters6:51 How to Do It12:22 Resources#freelancing #sidehustle #workfromhome

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How big boy marketers create buzz-worthy products and services.Learn more about Skillshare at: https://johnmorrisonline.com/skillshare

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Some of the things you'll learn in this episode:The no-shyte, everything goes to hell in a handbasket survival plan developed by a grumbly mountain man living who lives in a small mountain cabin in the woods. How a broke truck driver slashed $42,000 in debt in a single year, bought his dream home and landed his dream job -- all while making less, not more, muney. You don't need to be "rich" to be financially free. *Why most savings accounts are not just useless but actually losing you muney -- and what to do instead. And a bunch more. Get the Full Episode:On Skillshare. It's Episode Two in my Let's Talk Freelance course. You can learn more about that course and the Skillshare free trial here: https://myjohn.us/ltf On Patreon. There you also get access to every episode of Let's Talk Freelance along with access to all my past courses. You can learn more about that here: https://myjohn.us/patreon

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Gratuitous brushing of teeth, the alphabet, counting to ten... all before two years old! She is... inevitable! Learn more about Kings of Consulting here: https://myjohn.us/kings

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My new course, Kings of Consulting is now live. You can learn more about the course and how to get access (including a free option) here: https://myjohn.us/kings

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A courses that grows on its own and doesn't require you to constantly market and promote it.Learn more about Sane Course Creation here: https://myjohn.us/sane

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The method I used to pay off my house, car, credit cards and student loans in just a couple years -- as freelancer.Get the course at https://myjohn.us/sane

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My latest course, Sane Course Creation, is now down off Skillshare and for sale (at 80% off discount) on my site. This episode will tell you all about the course and the deal.Learn more about the course here: https://myjohn.us/sane

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Just a heads up that Sane Course Creation is coming off Skillshare tomorrow morning. After that, it will only be available on website for probably around $150 or so. So, if you want it while it's essentially free, today is your last full day to get it on Skillshare.You can go here to get the exclusive 1-month free trial: https://myjohn.us/sane

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The Joelsuf-inator drops a truth bomb about the state of online education.Get the Skillshare trial at: https://myjohn.us/sane

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A skill, that when mastered, can allow to you create money almost at will -- as fanciful as that may seem. Get the Skillshare trial at: https://myjohn.us/sane

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A legit way to create your own personal UBI. The money is one thing. The consistency and lack of time and energy required to earn it is where the value really is. Get the Skillshare trial at: https://myjohn.us/sane

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Learning and training insights garnered from a CIA money man.Get the Skillshare trial at: https://myjohn.us/sane

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Extreme teaching principles forged in the fires of war.Get the Skillshare trial here: https://myjohn.us/sane

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What happened to all the famous internet marketers? Short-term thinking, short-term results... a short-lived business. Here's what happened (and how to avoid the same fate).Get the Skillshare trial here: https://myjohn.us/sane

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Epic montages, slick transitions... style over substance... entertainment over education. Proof one of history's greatest thinkers would be disgusted at what online education has become.Get the 1-month Skillshare trial at: https://myjohn.us/sane

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I was at the conference where the whole sneaky strategy was unveiled. I've worked with many of these same people and saw them do it first-hand. Here's what it is and how you can use it to get your start today.Get the Skillshare trial here: https://myjohn.us/sane

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My new course, Sane Course Creation, will teach a deceptively simple way to crank out an online course -- that also makes it much easier to market and sell (even if you're a complete nobody). All the info inside this episode.Free 1-month trial of Skillshare is here: https://myjohn.us/sane

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In this episode, I reveal 6 different ways you can potentially land your first freelance client even if you don't have a portfolio or any experience.Sponsored by ConfigCat: https://configcat.com

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Is it worth learning PHP in 2021? I used to do an episode like this every year, but it all got a little boring. However, things have changed quite a bit in the last few years and I thought I'd re-visit this age old question: Is PHP Dead?Be sure to grab a free copy of my Upwork Essentials book (normally $32) here: https://myjohn.us/essentials

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It's not just the esoteric "you'll be happier" stuff... it's the practical "you'll perform better and make more" stuff, too. And, I'm telling you... sitting here on the other side... it's the key to everything -- as hyperbolic as that might sound. Here's how to actually DO it.Download Upwork Essentials: https://myjohn.us/essentials

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A few years back, my wife and I uprooted our entire lives and sold our 2,000-sqft home in Omaha to move to "hillbilly heaven" in southern Missouri and build our version of a "tiny house".A small-ish, 800-sqft home on 3.5 acres.Backed up to a lake deep in the Ozark Mountains.And when I say "we built"...I mean WE built it. My little brother and I did almost everything... from digging the trenches for the water and electrical to building the custom, gabled roof, running the electrical -- all of it except for the siding.That's the one thing I hired a contractor for.Anyway, as you can imagine, it was an intense affair -- especially considering I did it while still managing several freelance clients, running a 6-figure business and homeschooling my kids.And, I quickly learned...All the good-sounding nonsense you get from most of the productivity "experts"... it's cute. It's probably all well and good if you're trying increase your productivity by 10 or 20% -- get a "little extra" done throughout the day.But, on day 115 of 18 hour days...Filled with intense mental work during the day...And even more intense physical work at night.All the fluff and nonsense goes out the window. You get to the brass tacks of what productivity is really all about. And no quaint little "checklist" or "mental exercise" is going to get your a up to go dig that 100-ft trench in the pouring rain.The things that "work" in those moments...Are much, much deeper.They strike at the core of who you are AND what you truly want in life. Had my vision for the 2nd half of my life not been as grand as it is... I don't think we'd have ever finished. It was that grueling.Anyway, this all speaks to what's called "Nature's Quintessential Secret".The secret to nearly limitless productive power.It's like walking around with a secret no one else knows. You see people all around you struggling and suffering in their daily lives -- when you know the answer is so simple. It's right in front of them.In fact, they had it when they were a child.But, lost it somewhere along the way.And, now just refuse to recognize it.People's brains get so warped by all the "rules" we learn from parents, teachers -- hell even a lot of the business "gurus" out there. When the thing that matters most is right there for you to grab hold of -- and change everything in your life.Think of it this way...What's the one universal "rule" every teacher, guru, expert will tell you about achieving success? "Massive action", right? That to get anything you have to act -- and you have to act intensely. "Put in the work", "hustle"... all that.Can you do that if you're constantly dealing with procrastination?Or uncertainty?Doubt, fear, lack of motivation?No. These are all constraints on how productive you can be. And, all the little programs and exercises are just nibbling at the edges. To really cure all of these symptoms, you have to get to the root problem.And that's what "Nature's Quintessential Secret" is all about.Anyway, I know how this all sounds.But, once you see it... like really see it... you'll realize that, if anything, I'm downplaying it. Because I know this sounds like I'm about to tell you aliens from planet Zatar are gonna beam you up to their ship...You just need to drank this poison to "ascend".Haha.In any case, this is the principle underlying Part 1 of my new course, Freelance Feast. It's about figuring out your "quintessential" service. It's maximizing the action you take and what you achieve by breaking through those constraints.Uncovering your "essence" and tying that to a commercially-viable service.It's the only way to maximize your potential.Earn as much as you're capable of...And, more importantly, BE truly happy.Anyway, like I said, it's in Part 1 of my Freelance Feast course. That first part of the course is now up on Skillshare. It's Lesson #3 here: https://myjohn.us/feast.

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Need a quick injection of cash? If so, I'm going to show you an "old faithful" you can lean on to get work... TODAY. And, what you need to do in order to get hired.R2 Protocol course here: https://r2protocol.com

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If you're doing everything you were told, but clients just are pulling the trigger and hiring you, you're likely missing this piece of the puzzle.5-Figure Formula course is here: https://pages.johnmorrisonline.com/5ff

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I find a lot of freelancers are scared to take on large projects with big budgets and well-known clients. "What if something goes wrong?" But, the truth is, they're often just as disorganized as you and I. Often moreso. This story illustrates it perfectly.Get the 13 Tactics training free here: https://13tactics.com

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Everybody says they hustle. Fewer actually do. I want you to meet the 67-year-old woman running circles around the "kids" 20-30 years younger than her -- the perfect example, in my opinion, of what hustle REALLY looks like.5-Figure Formula course here: https://5figureformula.com

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In every niche, 20-30% of the consumers do NOT buy based on price. That's been studied to death. The question is... how do you FIND these clients and convince them to hire you. In this episode, I walk you through a live example of tens of thousands of high-end clients you can find online in less than 5 minutes. And, a real-world example of how to convince those clients to hire YOU.The free 10K Client Blueprint is here: https://the10kclient.comA Simple Formula to Ethically Grow Your Freelance Business During a Crisis https://johnmorrisonline.com/grow-freelance-business-coronavirus/

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If you’ve been feeling overworked -- working long hours for little money.Or, frustrated… trying to get over the hump and go freelance full-time.Or, you just straight up want to make more money freelancing.Then, you’ll want to dig into this training because I’m going to show you a NEW way of thinking about your services -- specifically WHAT service you offer and WHO you offer it to -- that can double, triple, even quadruple what you’re making right now.Without changing anything about YOU…How talented you are.How big your portfolio is.How many client reviews you have.But instead… making some simple tweaks to how you package and present your services and WHO you’re offering them to… that let you charge significantly more than you are right now…Because you’ll be catering to what I call 10K clients.I’ll show you who those clients are and how you can find them in your freelance niche or market -- regardless of what kind of freelancing you do.10K Client Blueprint: https://the10kclient.com5-Figure Formula: https://5figureformula.com

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"I want to freelance, but I have no experience." I get this question a lot. How do you START freelancing when you don't have a portfolio or any past projects to help you get hired?Good news is you can.Because credibility is only ONE of nine factors that go into hiring decisions. I'll show you how to use the other eight to get your first few clients and start building that credibility to get even more clients.And, how you can build a 6-figure freelance income with just two small projects per day.

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There's only three things you need to do to turn your side hustle into your main hustle. They're not sexy. They're not glamorous. They won't make you hot and sweaty when you hear them.But, they DO work.Learn more about the 5-Figure Formula here: https://5figureformula.com

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I'll show you a super simple way to beat out even more experience freelancers for clients that doesn't require changing anything about YOU. You don't have to get more experience, a better portfolio, more client reviews or even become more talented. It's all in how you PRESENT your services -- that makes clients want to pick you over the thousands of other freelancers who offer the exact same service.

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A lot of people think things are just going to go back to normal once this pandemic is over. But, as Maria Bartiromo points out, that's simply not the case. If anything, the Coronavirus pandemic is accelerating what was already happening with the digital economy. There ARE things you can do to not only survive the pandemic, but to come out the other stronger and poised to grow even bigger. That's what we discuss in this episode.

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Two years ago, I started making my life and my business "apocalypse-proof". Back then, I got laughed at. I had family members who called me crazy to my face. Today, they're not laughing.This episode I share the things I did to pandemic-proof my business and survive the Coronavirus.

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“Change your math, change your business, change your life.” Those are the very first words in Dan Kennedy’s book, Almost Alchemy.So, too, as a freelancer.Your math often determines your outcomes. But, as Dan points out, there's a "gaggle" of folks out there try to obscure and confuse the truth in order to sell you their wares. This episode, we talk about those folks and the math that really matters.

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Shortly after I divorced from my first wife, I found myself going down the rabbit hole of the online PUA/dating/seduction world. And, to be honest, it helped me in a lot of ways. A lot of weird stuff. A lot of stuff that I tried and it failed miserable. And, a few things that worked. I remarried, have 3 kids with my second wife and we're going on 14 years, now.In any case, when I started freelancing, I noticed the parallels between dating and selling. And, there's one "technique" I learned from the online dating world that I've used to devastating effect when negotiating with potential clients. That's what I cover in this episode.

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Most people tend to equate skill with value with price. More skill, more value, more price. But, that's not always the case. And, it it has important implications for choosing what freelance services you should offer. Here's a better way to look at it.

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“Universal truths”.That’s the inescapable reality of all this. Some people seem to think they can compartmentalize their success. Be a great developer, but a sh!@#y human being. Be a successful freelancer with a terrible work ethic. Etc..Life doesn’t work that way.

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I got this question from Ryan:"Thanks a lot for your resources online. I just want to hear your insight about job transition from a regular job to freelancing. Which is better? To quit a job and work full time as a web design freelancer/entrepreneur? Or start taking free project first while working on a regular job, and only quit when I already have paid projects? Or at least if you still remember when you started, how long it took before you get paid projects after offering free projects to clients? I’m actually in the stage of job transition and I’m 100% ready for web design. However, I’m hesitant to quit my job because maybe it will take many months or a year before getting paid projects. I know my question is a case to case basis but by hearing your experience and advice will enlighten me a lot! Thank you so much!"It's four things.When I started freelancing, I tried to make the transition to full-time a few times. And, I had a couple false starts. Which are demoralizing. I definitely had my moments of "Should I just give up on this freelance thing?" But, finally, I was able to make the switch and never look back.And, it's been almost 10 years now that I've been full-time from home.What I learned from that are four things you can do to not only make the transition easier and less anxious, but also much more likely you'll make it successfully the FIRST time. I cover those four things in this episode.

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Creating proposals is the key selling activity for freelancers. It's like writing a sales letter for a copywriter. Or, building a pitch deck for a sales person. It's what makes or breaks you when getting hired.And, a lot of people will give you paint-by-numbers, step-by-step "systems" for writing proposals. And, that's great. But, I want to give you the "art" of creating winning proposals.Things I started learned way back in my days doing face-to-face sales and adapted to how I get freelance clients. So, if you want to master this fundamental skill -- one that can allow to write your own check, essentially -- give this episode a listen.

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Make six figures as a freelancer? Gimme a break. Even just writing that in the subject line makes me want to vomit in my rum and Co-- I mean, coffee. You don't want wanna make six figures. You'll be over-worked and miserable. You have to sell your soul, ruin relationships and kiss your client's feet. Seriously, run away...That's what they say, anyway.It's so weird to me. Everybody wants it, but nobody wants to talk about it or admit it. And, the people who've done it get all sweaty and awkward when it comes up. Why? Anyway, I don't care. I'll say it if nobody else will.I've made six figures freelancing.It wasn't an accident.It didn't just fall out of the sky and I'm "so blessed"... yada, yada, yada.I made it a goal. I came up with a plan. I worked my arse off to attain it. And, it felt good as hell the first time I did it. It didn't make me miserable. I didn't sell my soul or become a graveling "yes man" to my clients. It, frankly, was great.Is that bragging?So, be it.Don't care.It's the truth.Now, the question is how?Okay... simple question for you. How many hours do you need to bill in a year and at what hourly rate... in order to make six figures? If you don't immediately know the answer, then, right now, your 6-figure "goal" really is just a pipe dream.You don't have a plan.And, without a plan, it's not just gonna happen.So, that's the first thing... DO the math. Know your numbers -- what you need to charge and how many hours per week you need to bill. Then, you can focus on building up your clientele and fees to hit those numbers. Having THAT is 90% of the answer to actually getting there (write that down).Next thing is a little does of reality.It doesn't matter what freelance services you offer... there are 1000s of other people who do the exact same thing you do. Why should I hire you over them? Oh, you're "better"? Meh, they all say that.You're cheaper?Meh, this guy over here charges even less.You're more reliable?That's what she says, too.Give me something real. Something tangible. Something that means something to me. Not this vague sales-speak. Every freelancer I talk to says that stuff. What makes you truly unique? What makes you special? Remarkable.You get what I'm driving at here?If six figures is your goal, it's not just gonna happen. You've gotta have a plan and you've gotta have compelling reasons why you're worth it to the clients that are going to get you there. How, do you do that?That's what I cover in this episode of the podcast.

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Every client will push try to push the scope of your freelance projects. It's rare to find one that won't. And, if you let them, not only will they walk all over you and take advantage... it can cause a project to fall apart and both sides end up unhappy.So, it's your job to manage scope.Not just for you, but for the client, as well.How?There's four things that you can do... from how you sell your services, through the project and even to months AFTER the project has ended to keep scope (and clients) in check AND generate repeat business. If you do these four things, not only will your "pushy client" problem likely go away, but you're more likely to have existing clients coming to you for repeat business.Anyway, I cover two of the four in this episode.

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The very first thing you need to do when you start freelancing is figure out what YOUR niche is. But, a lot of people miss the mark when explaining exactly what that is, why it's so important and how you know if you've got it right or not.So, that's what I'm going to give you in this episode... the 3 criteria to KNOW you've got the perfect niche FOR YOU.

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Your portfolio will make or break you. It’s usually the first thing a client will look at and it’s the main thing they’ll use to decide whether to hire you or not. So, nailing it is critical. In this episode, you'll learn how to create a portfolio that gets the attention of your client and convinces them to hire you.

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You're one freelance service away.All it takes is just ONE properly packaged and priced freelance service to jumpstart your freelance career. And then, you never look back. And, all things you imagined for yourself when you decided to freelance can come true.For me, it was Michael Hyatt.After his project, I had people knocking down my door to hire me. And, I stumbled into creating the right service offering to take advantage of it. I got more work and made more from that one package than anything else in my freelance career.And, the notoriety from it landed my all sorts of other freelance jobs.So, it really can just take getting it right once.And, of course, that's the big problem.HOW do you get it right?The big thing here is NOT to guess. Mainly, because you don't have to. There's all kinds of freely available data that'll help you figure out how to productize your services, how to package them and what features to include, what premiums to offer along with your services and how to price them to maximize your earnings.It's all there.You just have to know where to look.And, that's what I show you in this episode.

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This episode is about how to rank in Google for your key freelance search terms. The keywords that will bring you targeted visitors looking to hire someone.Can you imagine what would happen if you ranked #1 for a search term that got 6,600 searches per month and was all people wanting to hire someone right now?That's the idea.And, it breaks down to two steps:1. Create a piece of long-form, cornerstone content designed to rank high for these terms AND pre-sell your services.2. Create shorter supplemental content that links to your cornerstone content and builds up is link value and thus its ranking in Google.That's what every serious SEO and blogger is out there doing right now. But, for us freelancers, it's easier because our search terms are often riddled with blatant ads. So, ranking good content is often a lot easier on these terms.Of course, details matter.WHAT topic should your cornerstone content be about?How should you write it to both rank and pre-sell your services?What should your supplemental content be about?How do you link in a way you don't get Google-slapped?All that. That's what I cover in this episode.

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In this episode, I walk you through your first steps as a freelancer to get started on the right foot, get clients and start building your freelance business.Full premium version of the episode is on Skillshare here: https://letstalkfreelance.com

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Stories are naturally entertaining and will make your content more engaging... yes. But, that's not the POINT. The point isn't for your audience, it's for you. It's to get hired more and sell more of your freelance services, product, etc.That's why YOU need to do it.I'll show you why in this episode.If you're ready for the next level, enroll in my course, Turn Content Into Clients. Learn how to get free access to it here: https://content2clients.com

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Here's the link to the contest: https://www.instagram.com/p/BzIgmXIg-QI/Here's the link to the course: https://content2clients.comOne of the first questions you might have is WHY content marketing? In this episode, I'll show you some eye-opening statistics on content marketing's effectiveness. Plus, my own personal experience and why I call content marketing the "great equalizer".

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This is the link to learn more about getting free access: https://content2clients.com.Here's the description of the course:When I first started freelancing, I had no idea how to get clients. No plan for how to grow my business. I didn’t know what worked and what didn’t. I took any client I could get, worked on projects I had no passion for, worked with clients I couldn’t stand and was terrified month to month:“Where will the clients come from?”“Will I make enough to pay my bills?”“Will it always be this stressful?”And then, I discovered content marketing. And, I learned how to build a funnel. I figured out what things to say and how to attract high-paying clients. Clients I enjoyed working with, who valued my work and fit my personality. Projects I was excited to work on.I ended up working on projects for Inc. Magazine.Bestselling authors like Tim Ferriss.Lewis Howes.And Michael Hyatt.People I’d never imagined I’d get to work with when I first started. More than that, I finally had a plan and a system. I knew what worked and I knew how to consistently to create content that brought clients in my front door. And, I knew how to scale my business to create the lifestyle I wanted.And, that’s what I’ve done since.So, this class is simple.I’m going to share with you what I’ve learned about using content to get clients. How to write your sales pages, creating your lead magnet, building your landing pages, coming up with content ideas, how to product your content, how and where I re-purpose content to get maximum value out of each post, posting to social media, which platforms to focus on and more. Every step to building your marketing funnel and creating content to get clients.You’ll walk away from the class with:- The exact content marketing funnel blueprint I use- My "Big 3" to ensure my content is always valuable- The dead simple formula I use to guarantee my content is always unique- My "10 Questions" services sales page formula- The 6 components I use in every one of my email optin landing pages- The 5-step process I use to create all my content- How I turn 1 blog post into an entire week's worth of contentThis changed my life. I’m a nobody. A poor kid from a town of 200 who grew up living in a trailer home. If you’d asked my classmates, most would’ve figured I’d be dead or in jail by now. When I started freelancing, I didn’t have a big network to tap into. I didn’t have parents who could help. I didn’t have college friends or a fraternity to leverage. It was just me and my keyboard.So, I can show you how to get started freelancing from absolute scratch.Without a bunch of awkward networking.Without doing a bunch of free work.Without being tied to any one platform or network.And, without having to spend 16 hours a day looking for work, wondering where clients are going to come from and constantly stressed out, worried you’re not going to make it.So, if you’re ready to start strategically growing YOUR freelance business, let’s get started.Link, again, is https://content2clients.com

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I've made a lot of mistakes in my 15 years as a freelancer. Some that held me back or kept me limited for years. And while I think, most of the time, that experience is invaluable.Certain mistakes should be avoided at all cost.They're simply too debilitating.And, the only valuable lesson you learn from is "not to do do it". These are those mistakes and what I've learned over the years to avoid them.

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Do you want to sell more and be able to charge more for your freelance services? Have you ever come across a product or service that just felt like it was made for you? You saw it and just HAD to have it? When you did, did you really need to be sold on it?Probably not.You knew you wanted it the instant you saw it.That's no accident.A lot of time and research went into that.And, as a freelancer, the more irresistible the offer you put in front of potential clients, the more you'll sell those services and the more you'll be able to charge. Wouldn't it be great if there was a place you could just get all the answers you needed to figure out what your services and your offers should be in order to be irresistible like this?There is.Fiverr.And, in this video, I'm going to show you how to use it to figure out what services you can offer clients and how to build your packages... without guessing what will or won't work.

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Back when I was just a freelancing tadpole…I was working a 9-5 at a local pizza joint. I’d spend my days slinging pizza and my nights working on client projects and trying to build my freelance business. I had more than my share of “all-nighters” in those days.So, I can 100% relate to this question I got from Jan:“My problem is that I do not have much time to build my own website and so portfolio or blog as doing lots of clients work while having 9-5 job but I know it is dead important. I think that there a lot of developers stuck like me – doing work for others but lack of time for personal promotion. That would be actually a good topic for a blog post if you will, how to escape clients work and start your own promotion and build an online presence.”This episode is the things I learned to get me over the hump and go freelance full-time.

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When I first started freelancing, I had no idea how to get clients. No plan for growing my business. Constantly worrying about where my next client was going to come from. Would I be able to pay the bills next month? Would it all fall apart and I'd have to go back to a 9-5 job?And then, I discovered content marketing.I learned how to build a funnel. I learned what a lead magnet was. I learned how to build landing pages and write blog posts. And suddenly, I had a plan.I KNEW where my next clients were coming from...Because I had a backlog of quote requests.That's what it did for me. Now, I want to share with YOU what I've learned in the decade since. How to start building your own funnel and use content to get clients.This is the first in a series of episodes I'll do exploring this topic. This is a big picture preview of how to start a blog and use it to start generating leads and clients.

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Yes. But, you need to be clear on what you're charging for and what you're not... and it needs to make sense. Plus, ways I've figured out to approach clients about it, so they don't get mad and walk away.

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Is ageism in tech real? If so, how do you get around it and still get hired? In this episode, I share 6 ways older developers have gotten past the preference for younger developers.

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Inspired by the great Jessica Chan's post on Instagram. What are the non-tech skills you need to cultivate to go from good to great in web development? 4 of hers, three of mine.

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8 things to look at and rework if you've been applying for developer jobs and can't get hired.

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This Reddit thread blew up over the weekend with lots of devs feeling the same way. Is that you? If so, here's advice from the community and my own thoughts and how to deal with feeling burnt out and overwhelmed.

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Ever getting overwhelmed with how fast things change in web development and the constant learning you have to do to keep up? Heard the horror stories of developers getting burned out and scared it's gonna happen to you? In this episode, I'm going to show you how to develop a habit of lifetime learning, the strategies I use for learning new things quickly and painlessly and how to develop and maintain stamina when learning AND in your career.

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Changing (or thinking about changing) your career to development, but uncertain because you're a bit older? Not sure how you to make the switch and still pay the bills? Unsure if you can even make it as a developer. In this episode, I'll show you how I made the switch later in life -- what you need to know skill-wise, how to build a resume, how to get interviews and how develop plan to manage your switch.

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Ever feel like you're stuck in a endless cycle of tutorial-taking? Or, just too reliant on tutorials to get anything done. In this episode, I'll show you how to permanently break free.

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Answering the common questions I get about starting a business. Biggest challenges, what made me finally go for it, what did I do to get profitable, managing my time early on, did I quit my job, etc.

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The future of web development is clear. You can choose one of 3 paths. And, if you're not on the right one, FOR YOU, it's going to be increasingly difficult to succeed. Fortunately, it's all about self-awareness and is 100% within your control. It just comes down to knowing those 3 paths and which one is best suited to YOU. I'll tell you how to figure that out in this episode.

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When it comes to freelance marketing, this is the most important thing I can teach you. It's not sexy or flashy. In fact, it's a lot of hard work. But, it's the one thing I know I can rely on year after year, no matter the scenario. And since I started doing it, my business has grown over 500%. So, take it for what it's worth to you.

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Do you know about the Global Game Jam? It's a challenge/event to create games in one weekend in hundreds of locations worldwide. Anyway, chat about that and how to stay laser-focused in a world full of distractions and chaos. Specifically, that focus is NOT about discipline or will power and the 3 things you need to do to stay focused no matter what's happening around you.

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From a study by McKinsey & Co., " “Our scenarios suggest that by 2030, 75 million to 375 million workers (3 to 14 percent of the global workforce) will need to switch occupational categories. Moreover, all workers will need to adapt, as their occupations evolve alongside increasingly capable machines.”Is that really gonna happen? And, is there nothing you can do about it? This episode is how I'm approaching it and how I plan to not just survive, but THRIVE.

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It's a different world we live in, today. All the chaos, all the technology... it can be easy to believe that the rules for success have changed. They haven't. In fact, those fundamentals are even more effective NOW, because so few people are willing to do them. So, when you think of how to GUARANTEE long-term you're successful...These fundamentals are it.In this episode, I cover what I believe to be the "trump card" of success. The thing most people aren't willing to do, that if you DO... you'll have a real advantage.And, your success inevitable.No gimmicks.No flash.But, deadly effective.Give it a listen.

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Should you use family as your first freelance clients? You certainly CAN and it has a lot of advantages, BUT it's also dangerous. If things blow up, you could alienate a family member for life. So, I've developed some rules for working with family and friends and clients. Follow these and you'll get the experience and portfolio item you want WITHOUT making your Thanksgiving dinners awkward.

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Do easy things WHEN they're easy. Breaking my back on a 10-foot stretch of trench when building my new house taught me this the hard way. Here's the story and the big lesson I learned.

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I've always been told how smart I was. How "lucky" I was and how "easy" things would be for me because I was so smart. But, at 28 years old, I was broke with no real plan on how things were going to work out for me. It took a long night in a hotel 1,000 miles from home and my wife and kids wondering where their next meal was going to come from for me to finally get it through my thick skull that it didn't matter how smart I was.Here's the story and the hard lesson I learned about what it really takes to be successful... in life and as a developer.

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This is the best way I know to take control of your freelance career and your clients.

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People vastly underestimate the technology they will or won't use. I mean I thought Twitter was dumb when I first saw it. Now, I spend plenty of time there. It's just how it goes. WordPress Gutenberg is no different. All these people saying they'll never use it WILL be soon enough. But, if you can spot these little incongruencies, you can predict where things are headed and get ahead of the curve. Create products and services. Out-compete those who drag their feet. And, position yourself for when everybody DOES finally show up. I think Gutenberg is one of those things.

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For real. It isn't. When you lay your head down at night and think about all the things you want for your life right before you doze off… yeah… you dream about PHP 8 I’m sure. You see yourself chained to a desk, typing code. THAT’S what you really want outta life. No.

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Yes, massive action. Yes, motivation, inspiration. Do what you love. ALL of that. But, none of that will actually happen until you eliminate the "productivity leeches" from your life.

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People crack me up.I remember when I first showed my mom a smartphone. “What the hell do I need THAT for?” You should see her now. Getting her off Facebook is like trying to get a politician to quit lying.I remember when Twitter came out.“This is so stupid. Why would anyone care what I’m doing?”We see where that went.And yes, yes… I even remember when the internet came out.(Old jokes will get you BLOCKED! :D)There were people who said it’d never be a “thing”.People are so often horribly, awfully, terribly wrong about technology and what they will and won’t use. Like really, really bad.Enter WordPress Gutenberg.

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The best freelancing tutorial Mehandi has seen.

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This game is cold. Clients will turn on you in a heartbeat. Never get to close. They can stab you in the back in a second... like this client did to me.

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That’d be the conventional wisdom. I only have my H.S. diploma. No college degree. Certainly no fancy-pants Master’s or doctorate. I’m just a lowly web developer building “boring” web sites for equally boring and uneducated people. To hear the know-it-alls tell it, anyway.But, as I sit here, on the land I own free and clear, looking at the house I’m building (and own free and clear), pondering all the student loan debt I DON’T have…I can’t help but think...

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Don't just go in and ask. Have a plan. And, make sure your plan include these three things.

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There are no secrets. There is no magic. The keys to success as a freelancer are boring, non-sexy and deadly effective... once you know them.

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"You don't need college degree to be a web developer because people with advance college degree create libraries so that people without college degree can get a job." That's the comment I just got on YouTube.🙄Let's tear this guy a new... ahem...I mean, my thoughts.

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What is a full stack web developer?“A Full-Stack Web Developer is someone who is able to work on both the front-end and back-end portions of an application. Front-end generally refers to the portion of an application the user will see or interact with, and the back-end is the part of the application that handles the logic, database interactions, user authentication, server configuration, etc.” -- Daniel BorowskiIn this episode, I'll show you how to do that.

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This is NOT a massive list of freelance sites. Instead, it's a 3-step process to grow as a freelancer and the freelancing websites to use to create that growth.

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There are the three things you'll need to do if you want to become a web developer, but don't want to get a degree. It's definitely possible, but you'll need to do more of the planning yourself.

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How to plan, start and grow a career in web development.

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Grinding out those first few clients can be tough. But, once you DO get going, it can take off faster than you imagine. This is how to get over that hump and get your first few web development clients.

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In my 14 years doing web development, working with developers from all over the world, I've noticed three tell-tale signs of professional level developers. Here's what they are.

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When your first sit down to learn object-oriented programming in PHP, it easy to get confused with terms like encapsulation and polymorphism. And yes, those things are important, but they come down the line in terms of what to learn. Getting the concept of "object-oriented" is what comes FIRST. So, if you're new to OOP, this episode is meant to give you that base concept. Which, I believe, for a lot of developers will be a big "aha".PHP OOP course here: https://www.johnmorrisonline.com/oop

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Man! I've made a lot of mistakes in my freelance career. But, each time, I always learned something important that helped me be successful later on.But, these three.These three mistakes were the biggest lessons I learned in 14+ years of freelancing. So, let me just tell you what they are and what to do to avoid them.

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Wanna learn how to code fast? When I first started learning to code, I spent five years learning PHP. I made a ton of mistakes. But, I learned from them and when I learned jQuery, I did it in about 30 days. This episode reveals the mistakes I made and what I discovered about learning to code fast.

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Learn how to plan and build a 100K software development career. Go beyond "work hard" and "be pro-active" and learn an actual strategy to ensure you get to 100K in your career.

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I've worked from home full-time for 8 years. My little brother is going 3 years working from home. My mentor is over 15 years. And, we all do it in different ways. So, I wanted to share with you some of the main ways you can work from home as a developer that I've witnessed first-hand.

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Step-by-step instructions to start and grow your very own freelance business.

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The project I worked on for Inc. Magazine, I worked for this guy named Lewis. He was some kind of director at the company. I can’t remember exactly what, but he had quite a few people who worked for him.He’d written several books.One big best-seller, if I remember right.Dude was a heavyweight.And, it taught me a lot.About how to be believable when talking with clients. How to generate trust not just with WHAT you say, but HOW you say it. And, I took what I learned there and applied it to selling my freelance services.

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I got this email from Chase asking "What is my #1 tip for making money online?" It's persistence. The reality is your first, second, third... eighth money-making idea is probably gonna fall flat on its face. Then what?

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This freelancing advice from Sir Joelsuf is some of the best you'll hear. Warning, though. You've heard it. Question is... are you DOING it?

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Got this question:"I got a few paid clients on freelancer who left good reviews but I'm having trouble getting new ones even with an actual portfolio now."This is my response.

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If you're new to freelancing, it's a catch-22. You need a client history to get work, but you need to work to get a client history. It's frustrating. But, there is a way around it. In this episode, I just lay out exactly what I did to get my first few clients.

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It's interesting the difference between people who are thinking about freelancing VS those who actually DO. The most common fear about freelancing is that the income is unstable. Yet, those who freelance believe it's MORE secure than a single employer. I'll give you my opinion, some statistics to consider and how, if you do decide to freelance, to NOT be subject to the ups and downs of freelancing.

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There’s a moment in every Freelancer’s career.You’ve got a few clients…Things seem to be going well.But, you’re not really sure how it all happened. You’re not making quite enough to feel comfortable. And, you can’t help but worry, constantly, about what happens if you lose one of our clients… and can’t get another.It’s a turning point.Figure it out and you go onto a successful freelance career.Don’t and you get stuck… unable to grow.Here's how to get through.

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What do you do when a freelance client questions what you charge? This is a question I got from Jeenie and it's a good one. So, here's an episode on it.

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This is probably the hardest thing to convince freelancers of. It’s such a mindset shift. I think most freelancers, understandably, are a bit desperate when they start out. And so, convincing them that turning DOWN certain clients and being able to walk away... it's a very difficult thing to learn. BUT, if you want to make the switch from just getting paid to getting paid WELL... you have to learn how. That's what's in this video.

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I get this one a lot.It’s the most common refrain from the “Upwork is a SCAAAAAAM!” folks that troll my YouTube channel. But, there’s also some well-meaning folks who just haven’t learned how to do this, yet.Anyway, there’s a simple way to weed out all the junk projects on Upwork and get to the good, high-paying jobs… with clients that are easy to work with.FREE access to my Freelancing on Upwork course: https://skl.sh/2OIxQrO#upwork #freelancing

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There’s actually three. And, an exact order to put them in. But, THIS is definitely the most important.

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When I first started on Upwork, they didn't do this. At least, not that I remember. But, apparently, it's becoming more and more of an issue because I've been getting asked this a lot more lately. So, here's what you can do.

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Got this from Nova:"I can't really afford any courses John. I am broke(both mentally and financially) . What do you suggest?"This is my answer.Start 2-month FREE trial of SkillShare here: https://www.johnmorrisonline.com/skillshare

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I've gotten accused of using clickbait titles a lot lately. This is my response.SkillShare 2-month FREE trial:https://www.skillshare.com/r/user/johnmorris

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Making 100K freelancing was one of my first big goals. Unfortunately, when I did it, I set myself up to get burned out and had a bit of a breakdown. Here's what I did wrong and how to make that 100K without driving yourself into the ground.Freelancing on Upwork course: http://www.upwork101.com

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51% of CIOs surveyed by Robert Half Technology listed either communication skills or problem-solving skills as the top skill sets needed for technology professionals who want to advance their careers.But, what soft skills?In another survey by CareerBuilder, there were 5 soft skills tech companies wanted more than any others. I'll tell you what they are and how to inject them into your resume and interview.SkillShare 2-Month FREE Trial: https://www.skillshare.com/r/user/johnmorris

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Fake jobs exist. But, the numbers on it (as far as I can find) are unreliable. Also, not all fake jobs are actually fake and you should absolutely still apply for them. Finally, there's one simple thing you can do to find out if a job is fake or not before you apply. I'll show you all of this in this video.SkillShare 2-month FREE trial: https://www.skillshare.com/r/user/johnmorris

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I get a lot of hates who love to drone on about how there's no PHP jobs, plus well-meaning PHP developers who are maybe having trouble find a job in PHP. So, here's a massive list of PHP jobs, most of which you can apply for right now, no matter where you live.SkillShare 2-Month FREE Trial: https://www.johnmorrisonline.com/php

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What? Ever wonder why you see some of these crazy job postings? This is why it happens and how to escape that rat race.Courses link: https://www.johnmorrisonline.com/php

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Lack of confidence is incredibly common among web developers. But, not many talk about it. As I’ve said, confidence comes from competence… but how do you motivate yourself it put in the work to be competent when you’re feeling like you just suck at web development? That’s what I explain in this video.SkillShare 2-Month FREE trial: https://www.skillshare.com/r/user/johnmorris

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Despite all their blubbering and sniveling, the Upwork haters DO get this right: Upwork is getting more and more competitive. And, it's only gonna get worse. That's why stacking advantages in your favor is critical. Here's one not-so-little advantage you can use to snatch up all the work you want on Upwork.Course link: https://skl.sh/2OIxQrO

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The totally convincing and un-biased arguments of Upwork haters... and why they're complete B.S.Course link: http://www.upwork101.com

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What happens after you get the tech job? You've been doing it for 10 years. And, you start to feel like you're stagnating and questioning if this career is really for you. This is how (and why) you constantly progress your career.Upwork course link: http://www.upwork101.com

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Freelancers still love to call Upwork a scam. But, it's just not. The difference between getting work and not has to do with YOU, not Upwork. Yeah, you probably don't wanna hear that, but it's true.Freelancing on Upwork course: https://skl.sh/2OIxQrO

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In this video, I break down my best-performing video from the week. For this email, I think the main reason it performed so well is the subject line. It was enough to pique interest and get people to click through. Then, the quick payoff in the first 2 paragraphs hook people in and got them to actually read the full email.

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I was asked to answer this question over on Quora: "Why are people still learning PHP?" Sigh. Why are people still asking why are people still learning PHP?But, one of the answers summed it up perfect.Web development is a lot more regional than you might think. If you live in NYC or Silicon Valley, then sure... most start-ups aren't using PHP to build their app.But, everywhere else?In the freelance world?PHP is still damn dominant. And, absolutely worth learning. In any case, in this podcast episode I go through that answer and give my thoughts on why PHP is still worth learning AND learning as your first server-side language.

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Back when I was just a lil' coding padawan, I had a serious case of code-envy. Facebook, when it first came out; WordPress, Drupal, Laravel, there was even this one called Dolphin for social networks.All these amazing applications and frameworks.These coders with their big, beautiful code.And, I'd find myself gazing enviously at them."How in the hell am I ever going to compete with that?"Then, one day, I got contacted randomly by a guy who asked me to build him a unique kind of e-commerce site. Something none of the big shopping cart applications of the time could do.And so, I built it.And, he was happy.And, it was all kinda weird.I didn't think it was possible, but it was.And, I realized I didn't HAVE to compete with those guys.Not like I had been thinking, anyway. Those guys had spent years getting to the point that they could code those applications. And, along the way, they'd probably built dozens of smaller applications just like the one I did...For smaller, lesser-known clients or projects.And, built their way up.All I really had to do was get started and keep moving.And, not let my fear of another man's code keep me impotent.Fast-forward a few years and here I was building membership sites for famous people like Michael Hyatt, Lewis Howes, Tim Ferriss and Inc. Magazine. And, I'd imagine there were a few coders gazing passionately at my... ahem... code, now.Point is...It's easy to get overwhelmed when you first start out.You see all those developers doing all these amazing things.Technology changing and evolving so quickly.And, you can start to wonder, "how the hell will I ever keep up?" But, the truth is, once you get past this initial learning curve, it's actually not near as hard as you might think. And before you know it...YOU will be the one other developers are "gazing" at.Just gotta keep your head down.And, grind through it.In any case, that's where I come in. I help you get through that initial learning curve faster and with a helluva lot less frustration and misstepping. And, my entire curriculum to do that is available over on SkillShare...Where you can get started for nothing.Just go here to start your 2-month no-cost trial: https://www.skillshare.com/r/user/johnmorrisTake all my coding and freelancing courses.Cancel anytime before the 2 months is up and never pay a penny.Not an easier way to get going in my not-so-humble opinion.But, do what you want.Link is here: https://www.skillshare.com/r/user/johnmorrisLater,John

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Got this from Rik:"The only thing that ever got my fire burning was a math teacher who off-line explained me this new thing called machine language... This was in 1983. Then I did what I was "supposed" to do, Industrial Engineering, (major in CAD/CAM) then MBA with focus on Information Management. Then a bunch of jobs as Management Consultant. In the mean time I kept learning how to do cool stuff with Basic, Lotus123 macros, then dbase4 then msaccess-vba, MySQL, and then PHP! So now 90% of my billable hours are for programming dynamic sites for companies. And they pay me! And I have so much to learn still... The point I am trying to make is, here I spent large part of capital on s!@# I never use. The programming I do is completely self taught."What else is there to say?I hear all these dingbats who love to drone on and on about how "necessary" a degree is when it comes to web development. Justifying all the benjamins they wasted. Truth this, you don't need it.Not really.If you WANT it, hey...More power to you.Nothing wrong with that.But, don't fool yourself.You don't NEED it.Roll up your sleeves and put in the work.That's it.Anyhoo, I've got a web design and development curriculum waiting for you that'll cost you nothing to start. PHP, OOP, Freelancing, HTML and CSS and more. Just start your 2-month no-cost trial of SkillShare here: https://www.johnmorrisonline.com/skillshareTake all my courses in that 2 months.Then, cancel anytime before the 2 months is up...And never pay a dime.Helluva lot better than dropping 100k on "theory".At least, in my book.Anyway, do what you want.Link is here: https://www.johnmorrisonline.com/skillshareLater,John

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In school, I was called a loser and told I'd never have any kind of success in life. When I first said I was going to make a living on the internet, everyone I told laughed at me. When I said, I wanted to learn how to code, they said, "No way".Yet, all those things HAVE happened and more.It's a curious thing.The more someone tells you that you can't do something, the more likely you are to do it. So much so, I actually WANT people to tell me I can't do something. It gives me the motivation I need to prove them wrong.My guess is you have your doubters, too.People who laughed when you told them you were getting into this.People who are just waiting for you to fail so they can say, "I told you so".And, while you probably know you're supposed to ignore it and keep moving forward, anyway... still, all the pressure and doubt can feel like a knife being stabbed into your temple, at times.Good.I say DON'T ignore it.Wallow in it.Remember it.Every last word.Every snicker.All of it.And, then imagine how sweet it's going to feel when every one of these people is proved so stupendously wrong they'll have no choice but to admit it. And, THEY'LL be the ones looking like an idiot.And then, get to work!And when you're ready, I'm here to help. Get started with my web development and freelance curriculum for nothing over on SkillShare: https://www.johnmorrisonline.com/skillshare. Cancel any time before the two month is up and never pay a penny.Nothing to risk.Nothing to lose.I'll see ya over there: https://www.johnmorrisonline.com/skillshareJohn

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Was watching this video from Clever Programmer called, "Why Are the Best Coders Broke?" It's about these coders he knows who've been coding for 20-30 years and are only charge 30/hr.Then, this other guy he knows...Who's been at it for just a couple years...And, charges 150/hr.So, what gives?It's what I always tell you. The freelance world is 100% different than the "tech job" world. That's why you really shouldn't take freelance advice from developers who've never actually freelanced (shocker, I know).They just don't get it.At the end of day, clients don't care.You could've been coding 1000 years...Don't matter.Can you deliver?That's the bottom line.NOW... it works the other way, too. Clients also don't really care if you've been coding for 30 days. Again, can you deliver? If you can... and you can demonstrate that in your marketing... Bob's your uncle!You're set.That should get you excited.Because, you can get rolling with this as fast as you want to.Just gotta buckle down, learn the tech...And then, GO FOR IT!Anyway, that's where your favorite ranty uncle (that's me) can help. I've the coding training you need. But, also, the Upwork course that'll show you how to turn those coding skills into a paycheck.And, teach you how to demonstrate your skills in your marketing.And, you can get it all for nada on SkillShare.Just start the 2-month, no-cost trial here: https://www.skillshare.com/r/user/johnmorrisTake all my courses (especially Upwork 101).Cancel anytime before the 2 month is up.And, you're all set.Why not give it a try?See ya over there,John

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Replay of the Weekly Ask Me Anything. Questions included: what types of WordPress jobs can you get, how do you break up with a bad client, how to get known as a new freelancer and more.Subscribe: https://www.johnmorrisshow.comSkillShare 2-month FREE trial: https://www.johnmorrisonline.com/skillshare

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I believe there is a fundamental difference in thinking between developers who want to work a tech job and those who want to freelance. Different priorities, different values and very different ways of viewing the world.So, when you realize you're in the wrong one... how do you make the transition from working a tech job and freelancing on your own? That was Wim's question and this episode is my answer.Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/326Become a Patron: https://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon

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Changes are coming. Here's what's happening and what it means for this podcast going forward.Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/325

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Replay of my weekly Ask Me Anything. Become a Patron: https://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon

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This is the fourth installment of a 4-part tutorial series I’m doing, Freelancing 101: A Dead Simple Method to Get Your First Freelance Work. In this series, I’m walking you through the exact process I used to get my first freelance clients.In this step, I’m going to show you how to get qualified traffic to the YouTube video you create in Part 3. Which means it’s time for a little guerrilla marketing.A Spammer's Guide to Get Clients: https://www.johnmorrisonline.com/spammerShow notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/323Become a Patron: https://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon

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This is the third installment of a 4-part tutorial series I’m doing, Freelancing 101: A Dead Simple Method to Get Your First Freelance Work. In this series, I’m walking you through the exact process I used to get my first freelance clients.In this step, I’m going to show you how to create a video to sell your freelance services on YouTube.And, let’s start by tackling the elephant in the room…Watch the audio editing video here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/how-i-master-for-18267629Become a Patron here: https://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonShow notes page: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/322

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This is the second installment of a 4-part tutorial series I’m doing, Freelancing 101: A Dead Simple Method to Get Your First Freelance Work. In this series, I’m walking you through the exact process I used to get my first freelance clients.In this step, you're going to build your freelance services sales page.And, the name of the game here is simplicity. You don't need a long, scrolling sales page or to do a bunch of selling and convincing. All that is going to happen before a potential client ever visits this page (we'll cover that in Part 3). Here we just need to focus on getting the quote request.So, here's how to build this page...Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/321Become a Patron: https://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon

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This is the first installment of a 4-part tutorial series I'm doing, Freelancing 101: A Dead Simple Method to Get Your First Freelance Work. In this series, I'm walking you through the exact process I used to get my first freelance clients. The nice thing about this method is you get to start slow and simple, get your feet wet and grow at your own pace. Instead of trying to land and then deliver on $3,ooo or $5,ooo or $15,000 projects right off the bat.That can be scary as hell.What I'm going to show you isn't. Yet, you can still make damn good money doing it.But, with that said, lets jump into Part 1: How to Find Problems People Will Pay You to Solve. And, the key here is finding urgent problems you can solve for clients. The more urgent the problem, the easier it will be to get clients. So, here's what to do...Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/320Become a patron: https://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon

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Ask me anything. If you guys like these and keep showing up, I'll keep doing them.Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/319Support the show at: https://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon

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These days happen. You wake up feeling like s!@# and don't wanna do anything... let alone code. But, if you don't, things could go to hell real quick. Here's what I do to kick myself in the arse and get moving... without feeling guilty about it.The NO B.S. Guide to Get More Done: https://www.johnmorrisonline.com/nobsShow notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/318Support the show: https://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonFree tutorials: https://johnsfreetuts.com

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I got this YouTube comment from Raul:"I cant thank you enough for this video. I've been a long time listener for your show on and off for around 3 years now, and I've been learning web development during that time. Back then It was struggle just to get to grips with CSS let alone JS or PHP, but I've always loved the idea of being a freelancer and I watched a lot of your early videos that gave basic principal tips on freelancing that I should have been applying . I've spent hundreds of dollars on online courses over the years because I fell into a shiny object [syndrome] and I became convinced that "If i buy just one more course" then I'll be good to go. I never touched most of those courses. I got to the point where I burned myself out trying to learn a lot of things that really had no relevance to what I should have been learning which was my full stack. As a result I had to take a year break from coding just to see if my efforts in a different field would work out better for me. Things didn't work out there, but at the beginning of this year I saw your is php dead video and that video gave me the jump start I needed to get back into coding. I already had rob Percivals web dev course so I told myself F*** it let me give this course a shot, but I knew I had to do things different this time so now I'm doing my best to apply the "slow is smooth smooth is fast" approach you described to coding and its been night and day. Now im in the PHP section and while its by no means easy, it doesn't feel as hard as it did years ago. Thank you for all that you do John, I would not be where I am now without your videos."This is my response.Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/317Support the show: https://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonFree tutorials: https://johnsfreetuts.com

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I got this response from Sir Joelsuf on EP314 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQCjYAn5wMs):"I would actually say that might put someone at a disadvantage, especially since the temptation of giving up location independent income for returning to the 9-5 is really REALLY great. If you are committed to something like running your own business, I say that things will improve way quicker if you just burn the boats, quit that 9-5 and just get obsessed with it.""Freelancing/self employment is a lifestyle change not just a career change and that is why most just abandon it and go back to the 9-5 after a year or so instead of taking the 2-3 years of full dedication to actually become established. They aren't patient or mentally tough enough."This is my response.Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/316Support on Patreon: https://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonFree tutorials at: https://johnsfreetuts.com

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I got this YouTube comment from Christoffer:"I code every day, about 5 hours a day for over a year and my coding capacity is really small."If you've ever felt this way, listen to this episode. Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/315Support me on Patreon: https://johnmorrisonline.com/patreonFree tutorials: https://johnsfreetuts.com

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Got this question from Luke:"I’m contemplating the Upwork 101 course but not sure I’m ready. Stuck juggling a very busy job where I manage a small customer support team at a software company and my family. Time is tight! I’ve started one project with a friend, but it’s one we’re doing for free for another friend. A time tracking app for factory workers with php MySQL bootstrap etc on front end...... but taking the jump to start doing more is scary. I’ve got a very good salary now but work too hard.... freelancing is where I want to be but justifying it is hard. Any advice?"Answer in this episode.Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/314Support the show: https://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon

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Moving on from "What Happend to This Channel?" and the big change I'm making as a result.Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/313Original video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yc4Ktl02og8

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I'm not one of these big YouTubers with millions of subscribers. I'm not a comedian or act like an idiot on my videos. Yet, I'm still able to make a decent living on YouTube and provide for my family. And, most of what I learned, I learned when it felt like my entire (YouTube) world was falling important. Here's what happened and the big lesson I learned about monetizing a YouTube channel. Plus, 7 different ways you can get started.Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/311Support the show: https://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon

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Use the "secret" power of leverage to leap from making claims to hammering potentials clients and employers with so much proof they have no choice but to see you as the best developer to hire. AND, how to extract proof from even the smallest and most innocent-seeming experience and accomplishments.Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/310Support the show: https://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon

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Knowledge is the key. But, there's one kind of knowledge, in particular, that trumps all others and YOU are the only person that can get it. Here's what to do.Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/309How Fear Can Kill Your Coding Career: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iL4m--eXsH0Support the Show on Patreon: https://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon

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The Upwork 101 $10 prices goes away at 11:59pm PST tonight. Go here to make sure you don't miss out: http://www.upwork101.com

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Where are all the Upwork jobs and clients willing to pay $60, $70 and $80/hour or more? They're there IF you know how to find them. This episode explain how (on a day-after-day basis).Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/307How to Write Upwork Proposals: https://youtu.be/PCpANnfsNvUUpwork 101: http://www.upwork101.com

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This is one of the things I hated about Upwork when I first got on... clients (and freelancers) who would constantly lowball every job. Then, the perfect storm hit and I came across a client and a project I KNEW was making a big mistake. And, I told them so. Then, after some back and forth, they actually hired me AND at my (higher) rate. Since then, I've developed what I did that day into a simple five-step plan for getting lowball clients to raise their rates (or ignore all the freelancers underbidding their project). Learn these five steps in this episode.Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/306Stop Clients From Lowballing You On Upwork: https://youtu.be/vEj9oNrjWoYUpwork 101: http://www.upwork101.com

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This is what a client on Upwork sees when you submit a proposal and the key changes you should make in how you write and submit your Upwork proposals.Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/305I Slaughtered This Guys Profile: https://youtu.be/RelT4aQX3V0Upwork 101: http://www.upwork101.com

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I, often, get comments like this when I talk about Upwork:"What I have been noticing is that there are lots of fake jobs, fake clients and I am certain it is now a fraudulent site where most of the jobs are posted by. $5 for web design.... $3.30 for 1 psd design etc. And its true if you ask questions on job descriptions they dont bother to reply. Most of the jobs descriptions are two line of sentences and they ask do We have any questions. Its a scam, simply scam. Very few jobs are posted look decent, genuine but even you apply you never hear them."Is it true? Answer in this episode.Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/304The Case Against Upwork: https://youtu.be/smn5LVGmyKwUpwork 101: http://www.upwork101.com

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In one of his latest videos, PewDiePie roasts YouTubers who "flex" in order to get views. Here's why that advice is dead wrong... for web developers and freelancers.Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/303Upwork 101: http://www.upwork101.com

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The very first project I landed on Upwork (then Elance-oDesk) paid me $2191.78. Here's what I discovered after months of struggling to get any work and how to apply it to your Upwork profile.Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/302Upwork 101: http://www.upwork101.com

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I love me some Gary Vee, but this "hustle" religion has gotten out of control. Can we stop obsessing over it? And, actually focus on what matters. So, you can put all that "hustle" to some actual use.Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/301Udemy promo link: https://www.johnmorrisonline.com/marchSupport the show: https://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon

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A big thank you for your support of the show through all the ups and downs.Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/300Support the show: https://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon

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One of the big downsides of freelancing is getting consistent, stable income. One month, you can be up to your eyeballs with work and the next... nothing. And, it can be scary as hell to bounce from month to month like that. One way to deal with that is to get hired on retainer by your clients.Now, for a lot of developers that sounds like a pipe dream. It certainly did to me.Then, I pitched my first client on the idea. And, it was a lot easier than I imagined. Over the years, now, I've had several clients hire me on retainer and there's a set process for making this pitch. So, in this episode, I'm going to step you through that process so you can start moving more of your clients into hiring you on retainer and generate more consistent and stable income.Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/299Support the show on Patreon: https://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonUpwork 101: https://www.upwork101.com

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Came across this question on Quora:" If I want to be a professional PHP developer, then how many PHP functions do I need to know and memorize?"So, I'm going to tell you the EXACT PHP functions you need to memorize to be a professional PHP developer.Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/298Udemy $11.99 deal: https://www.johnmorrisonline.com/marchOOP course: https://www.johnmorrisonline.com/oop

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The obvious and not so obvious. Finding a good mix of active and passive income streams. Diversifying your income. And, how to know which of the incomes paths is the best for you.Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/297Udemy promo: https://www.johnmorrisonline.com/marchPHP bundle: https://store.johnmorrisonline.com/product/the-ultimate-learn-php-bundle/

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Got this from Douglas:"Another excellent video. It's nice how you share so many important aspects of being a programmer that don't directly relate to the actual process of writing code. It brings a "fullness" to what you provide as an instructor. I've been feeling somewhat burned-out lately; but not for the reasons you've discussed here. I am more of an intermediate-level programmer who is still attempting to develop the skills I think necessary to be able to make web development an actual career. I've done much of the introductory work in learning the constructs of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PHP, etc via many courses that I've taken, both in school and on-line. I've worked through numerous problems and case-studies successfully through this instruction. But what I haven't learned yet is how to actually solve new problems I may be faced with. I suppose I haven't yet learned how to think like a real programmer; how to analyze a problem, dissect it, lay out the steps necessary to solve it, and then write the code to do so. In short, I'm pretty good at regurgitating code but not too good using what I know to solve new problems that I haven't previously encountered. I love coding but I'm questioning whether or not I have what it takes to bring together useful projects I may be tasked to do. And, if I can't, what I'm doing is mostly just a mental exercise instead of a path to actually making a living. How did you progress from the "learning" stage to the problem-solving stage?"Answer in this episode.Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/296Udemy promotion link: https://www.johnmorrisonline.com/march

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How to cope when you're feeling burnt out and, more importantly, how to avoid it in the first place. The year that finally broke me, how I recovered and what I do now to prevent it.Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/295Skillshare trial: https://www.johnmorrisonline.com/skillshare

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How do back-end developers build a portfolio? Screenshots of the interface? Upload the code itself? Put it on GitHub? Blather on ad nauseam about filter_var() and bind_param(). For us, it IS a bit different.Having been a back-end developer for 12 years, I've figured out 3 things a back-end developer's portfolio MUST have. I explain them here in this episode.Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/294Support the show: https://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon

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Got this question from Curious Truth on YouTube:"Hey John, is it feasible to go from zero to successful freelancer without a traditional job in between? I've been told I should work towards getting a job first. Thank you."The truth about this and the five fundamentals of freelancing inside this episode.Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/293Support the show: https://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon

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Got this question from Ole:"Good video as allways, John. I have a question for you: Would you recommend working for free just to get job experience?"This episode includes when you SHOULD, when you should NOT and the rules you need to follow if you do.Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/292Support the show: https://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon

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Yes! Be dumb. Sometimes, dumb is right. And, you can try to be too cute with how you plan your career and life... and end up looking back 10 years from now and realizing you wasted all that time pursuing something that makes you miserable... because it seemed like the "smart" thing to do. I'll show you what I mean and how to figure out the right way forward in this episode.Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/291Support the show: https://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon

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They don't believe you. It's simple. The more they believe you, the more influence you have over them, the more you get what you deserve. Clients, co-workers, potential employers, friends, family...Doesn't matter.Believability leads to influence.Influence leads to power.Power leads to getting what you want.This is how to make it almost impossible for others not to believe everything you say and do. Internalize it and watch how your life changes.Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/290

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To get hired, a potential client first has to trust you. You will NOT get hired on Upwork or anywhere else until you've established, at least, a basic level of trust. The common advice you'll get to do that is that you have to "build rapport". This is all true. But, often, you'll never get told exactly how to do build rapport. One effective method is what I call "Overt Transparency". I learned this selling cars. Not from my mentors in that industry, mind you. But, by going against what they said, getting myself in a bunch of trouble and remembering that it's the client who rules the day... not my snobby sales manager.Anyway, I show what it is and how to implement in in your freelancing in this episode.Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/289Upwork 101: http://www.upwork101.com

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This is my WordPress story and why I believe it's such a great opportunity for aspiring web developers.Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/288Course link: https://www.johnmorrisonline.com/wordpresscourse

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No mincing words. Today's episode is a blatant pitch for my new WordPress course. But, if you're at all interested in learning how to build WordPress plugins, here's exactly what's inside the course.Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/287

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A lot of developers want to create a startup or work for a startup... or work for a startup then start a startup. You get the point... startups are often viewed as the "golden ticket".But, I try to provide little sobriety...Because... numbers vary... but, 60-90% of startups fail. There's nothing worse than investing all your time and energy into something, banking on it being your future and then it falls out from underneath you.Sure, it can be an adventure.But, some of you have families. You can't afford an adventure. And, you still have to put a roof over your head and food in your belly. So, it's important to know what you're getting into and plan a solid future.Here's some things you can look for.Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/286

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In yesterday's episode, I mentioned that I've seen really great PHP developers who ended up being pretty bad WordPress plugin developers. Today, I'm going to share three of the more common mistakes PHP developers make when building WordPress plugins and what you should do instead.https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/285

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This is a pretty common question I get. It's probably a lot less than you think or the snobs and know-it-alls out there will tell you. Of course, the phrase "be a WordPress developer" is pretty subjective. So, I'm going to tackle "how much PHP do you need to know to build a WordPress plugin". Because, generally, if you know enough PHP to build a plugin... you can probably build a theme. And, it's a little bit more objective. Anyway, I lay out it all out in this episode and tell you the story of my very first WordPress plugin and what it lead to for me.Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/284

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Here's what all the WordPress haters miss and why I chuckle when I hear them ranting and raving about how "awful" WordPress is.WordPress Course: https://www.johnmorrisonline.com/wordpresscourseShow Notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/283

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How to deal with impostor syndrome.Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/282

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My story.Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/281

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How do I know when I know enough to become a developer? To go from learning how to code to getting paid to code. This is a crucial point in your career. Everything you want out of life is ahead of you... you just have to get over this one hurdle. But, the fear can be debilitating.Well, here's a little tough love and kick in the butt to help you get over it... PLUS, the only thing you can do to ease the fear and make getting over this hurdle a bit easier.Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/280

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Landing your first freelance gig is a game-changer. The confidence you'll get from now knowing you can do this... it sets you "free" so to speak. But, how do you do it? That's the trick, eh? Well, here's three simple ways you can quickly get your first freelance gig (and use to get plenty more clients after that).Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/279

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Do CMSs or frameworks have the most future potential? Is there one you should invest more of your time in versus the other? Is learning one a complete waste of time? This is sort of like asking is the Ford F-150 or the combustion engine the future of automobile development? I explain in this episode.Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/278

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Freelancing is great. Working a tech job, doing what you love and are passionate about is great. But, ultimately, the way you "break free" and create financial independence is through passive income. Here's seven things I've learned (the hard) way on how to do that.Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/277

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Eight little Upwork quirks most freelancers will never know.Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/276

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Do full-stack developers make more money? Is "full-stack" even a real thing? If so, how do I become one so I can make more? The data is clear... there are scenarios where being a full-stack developer makes a difference and you'll earn (up to 32,000/yr on overage) more. But, there's also scenarios where it makes zero difference. I'll show you both in this episode and what to do to become a full-stack developer.Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/275

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Saw this question on Quora:"How do you decide If you are a senior or mid-level developer? What is the main difference with a senior and a mid-level developer?"Thing is... it's NOT subjective like most developers think. Here's the data that makes the difference clear.Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/274

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I saw this question on Quora:"I want to finally start my first business. I have created several websites using WordPress and I really love this CMS. I was thinking about starting “web development” company, which would focus on creating websites based on WordPress for small businesses. Do you think it's viable thing to do?" Here's my answer.Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/273

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I was asked (paraphrasing):"How can I make 50k/year, working 5 hours/day or less as freelancer?"This is the answer.Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/272

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I was asked to answer this question on Quora:"Will PHP die in 2018?"I've been through this before. We know the answer is "no". But, let me tackle it from a different angle to hopefully put this to rest once and for all. Plus, let's address the real issue behind this question. The insecurity that's driving it all and how to stop focusing on the wrong things so you can take advantage of the opportunities in front of you right now... instead of always worrying about some future boogeyman.Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/271

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I was asked to answer this question on Quora:"What is the best technique to get more traffic to my website?"Obviously, this is a big question and lots of people clamoring to answer it. And, I don't claim to be an SEO expert, but I can share what I do... that lets me run a 6-figure business, full-time from home... without some big marketing or SEO team. Or, paying an SEO expert thousands a month to do it for me. And, more importantly, it's simple and easy to do so you're not spending hours flirting with Google to get a little traffic.Anyway, here's what I know.Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/270

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How do you deal with problem clients? What can you do or say to solve conflicts that WILL come up? How do you stand your ground without risking your livelihood? Fortunately (for you) I've learned some of these answers the hard way. Here's those stories and what you can learn from them. And, the #1 thing you can do to prevent major conflicts from coming or work through them if they do.Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/269

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I was asked to answer this question from Sean on Quora:"What's considered an expensive hourly rate for a freelance web designer/front-end web developer? I've seen designers charging upwards of $360/hour, while I've also seen designers charging downwards of $20/hour (USD)."There's several things to talk about here. First, what is considered "expensive" and what's considered "reasonable" when it comes to web development and/or design? How do you figure out what that number is for what YOU do? What if that number is lower than you want? What can you do to charge more? What's the difference between the developer/designer who charges $20/hour versus the one who charges $360/hour? All of that is answered in this episode.Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/268

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I got this question from Rony in reference to Wufoo Forms:"Will stuff like this put coders out of business?"It could be Wufoo or Wix, WordPress, Weebly, A.I. and others... but will these things eventually put developers out of work? TLDR: no. But, here's why and what you need to do in order to ALWAYS outcompete these kinds of software.Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/267

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Does PHP or Node.js pay better? Which has more job opportunities? Which one is better for freelancing? What if I want to go the enterprise route? Also, which has better performance? Which one is used by more websites? And, ultimately, how do I decide which one I should learn? All those questions answered in this episode.Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/266

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Is Upwork worth your time? If so, what can you do to earn as much as possible without spending every waking hour trying to get clients? I'll show the hard numbers and examples from real Upwork freelancers making 200K, 300K and more.Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/265

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Is front-end development still a good career choice in 2018 and beyond? What do you need to focus on to be successful as a PURE front-end developer? What should you do to set yourself apart and get paid at the top-end of what front-end developers make? All those answers in this episode.Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/264

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Got this from Shabti:"I was learning your course today and I was going through the upwork section step by step to make a profile and I submitted my application. One hour later, they sent me this email, saying: Unfortunately, at this time there are already many freelancers with a similar skillset to yours and we cannot accept your application etc etc. My question is: has it always been like this on upwork and if so, how can I get around this?"The key here is to understand a) this is a good thing and b) what Upwork is ultimately after. There's a good reason they rejected you. Once you understand what it is, not only can you easily re-work your profile to get it approved, but also know exactly what to do to build a client-getting Upwork profile.I explain it all in this episode.Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/263

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I got this comment on YouTube:"You said that we probably at one point our selves have stopped learning Code because of how difficult it is. Damn man that is so true I've been coding for a few years now and I feel that by doing so I've only prolonged my growth as a Developer Just recently I got a taste of the muney doing some freelance work and its really kick-started me to improve my skills and helped get rid of most of my imposter syndrome but I'm kinda grateful that I'm just getting into this field at the right time :)"I hear this a lot. But, impostor syndrome has a simple cure. When I was deployed to Iraq, I worked in a hospital. I wasn't a doctor or even a medic. And, I feared the day I'd have to work on a patient all by myself. Would I panic? Did I know what I was doing? Would I hurt more than I helped?Then, one day it happened. And, I learned the truth.Here's that story and how it'll help you deal with impostor syndrome.Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/262

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How high (or low) are web developer salaries going to go in 2018? What languages are going to pay the best? Which have the most available jobs? How do I break into web development and get an IT job? I've gotten all these questions lately, so here's by "uber-episode" answering all your web developer salary questions.Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/261

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Got this question from Chris on YouTube:"My question John, is do you get jobs/customers from Twitter, Facebook, and your blog (that you mentioned)? I already consider myself a Dev, even though I've only done one professional job which I fell into accidentally. I've never advertised, and although I have a Twitter acct (and F.B.) I've never used them as a tool for business. My main concern now is how to get jobs. I'm virtually clueless on how to go about doing this. Any advice?"Just like with learning how to code, I think you gotta understand the macro before you can master the micro. I cover that in this episode and show you the easiest and most foolproof way to get clients.Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/260

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It's hard to put in words how big the opportunity you're sitting on as someone interested in learning to code. I just wonder if you fully realize and see what's coming. What we're experiencing now is just the beginning and you have the opportunity to profit from it for the next 30, 40, 50 years. But, there will be competition. Here's how to maximize that opportunity, compete and win as this industry explodes.Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/259

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I got this comment on my podcast episode, How to Make an Extra $1000 a Month:"I will give you my honest review of this podcast. 80% of this is fluff, and basically teaching people how to count to 1000, breaking down to show how 1K is not a big deal. Nobody will benefit much from this. Imagine if you were talking about sources where clients are desperate for certain kind of code, and what freelancers need to know, before being able to do it. If you are talking about freelance places like Upwork, very often programmers will bid much, much lower than $25."This is what I call the "simplicity trap" and it can be quite insidious. It'll keep you from taking actions that can have a tremendous impact on your life and career. I also cover how to deal with all the low bids over on Upwork. Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/258

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There are three ways you're going to be able to make money, as a developer, in 2018 and beyond. The key is knowing the best time to exploit each opportunity and what you need to have success in doing so. In this episode, I'll show you what those three ways are, when to leverage each and what I'm doing in my own business to adjust to all this.Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/257

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It's sort of taboo, these days, but I know plenty of developers are out there, right now, struggling with being broke. Up late, racking their brain, trying to figure out what they're gonna do. Pissed off, frustrated and terrified this is how it's always gonna be. Well, it doesn't have to be. But, you ARE gonna have to change the way you think about things. You're gonna have to change the things you let motivate and control you. And, it won't be easy. In this lesson, I share what those things are and what I changed to finally escape poverty myself.Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/256

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It's easy to get caught up in the big numbers online businesspeople throw around, but never underestimate the impact an extra $1,000/month can have on your life. Here's how to "do the math" and actually build a plan for getting there.Show notes at: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/255

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What languages should you learn to code and in what exact order? That can be one of the more confusing things to figure out when you get into web development... with so many options and paths you can take. But, I believe there are "core" languages everybody should learn before expanding into the latest and greatest framework of the month. And, I do believe there's an ideal order in which to learn them. So, if I were training an employee this is what I'd have them do.Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/254

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This one is for you non-developers... who aren't trying to get hired at a tech company or take on clients, but just want to get your own site built. The one big thing I've learned over the years that'll help you more quickly and efficiently get your sites built.Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/253

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If you're only learning "via projects" you're doing yourself a disservice. Mastery means going beyond what's "fun" or "exciting" and mastering fundamentals most coders simply won't. Here's what to do instead.Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/252

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I got this funny question, "Why do I hate HTML?" and my immediate thought was it comes down to what kind of developer you are. We all have different strengths, passions, skills, desires, values, beliefs and so forth. Those influence what you like doing and will be more naturally good at. But, you could be 1 of 3 kinds of developers. Find out which one you are in this episode.Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/251

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New Year's Resolutions have become a kind of global running joke. Every year, everybody makes them, nobody keeps them, we all know that's exactly how it's going to go and we sorta snicker at the whole thing. I mean, how often do you hear someone say, "Yeah, I made this New Year's Resolution and my life changed forever". It's almost laughable.I believe that's because the WAY most people set their resolutions (and goals, in general) set them up to fail. Of course, there's a better way to do it so you'll create New Year's Resolutions you'll actually keep and do the work to make changes in your life.So, if you want to get serious about it, listen to this episode.Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/250

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My two big predictions for 2018 and how to capitalize on the opportunities.Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/249

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How do you figure out what to charge for your web development services? Truth is, there's no one set price you can charge for a particular service. "It depends"... is the ultimate answer. But, there IS a process you can follow to figure it out. And, that process is not only simple but will produce a price you can be confident in... knowing you're charging a reasonable price, but not getting underpaid. I walk you through that process in this episode.Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/248

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It's almost 2018. Hope and New Year's Resolutions abound. But, it's kind of a crock of s!@#, isn't it? Did you keep any of your resolutions from last year? The year before? What's the point if you don't ever keep them? Unless, you have a plan... resolutions are pointless. This is my plan for 2018... what's yours?Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/247

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Is Bitcoin a bubble? Well, what IS a bubble? How do you determine if a financial asset is IN a bubble? And, does Bitcoin fit the criteria? Answers to all that in this episode.Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/246

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Object-oriented programming is more than knowing how to write a class. It's a completely different way of thinking about how you build your applications. For those of us who have to make the jump from procedural to object-oriented programming, it can feel like you're re-learning how to code all over again. This episode will help... by getting you clear on what OOP is, what it's not and what you need to do to start "thinking OOP".Show notes here: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/245

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Upwork, done properly, is a stepping stone. You'll want to get off it and onto generating your business from your own website as quick as possible so you can get paid more and deal with higher "quality"clients. Here's three ways to do that.Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/244

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Full OOP course here: https://www.johnmorrisonline.com/oopIn this object-oriented programming tutorial, we dig into constructors... what they're for, when to use them, adding variables and more... with example code.

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In my latest course, How to Create a Secure, PHP Session-Based Login Script, I got knee-deep in session-based login and all the different ways you can do it, security concerns and the like. So, I wanted to share with you the "guts" of any login script. What it actually means to be "logged in" and how to write a simple login script. Source code here: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/242

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Every element of every single thing a client sees about you... they're using it to evaluate whether to hire you or not. And, it's not good enough to just beat anyone else bidding on those same jobs. That's why so many jobs on Upwork go unhired. You have to first break the client's "will hire" threshold AND then beat out everyone else.Thankfully, there are 7 "Plus Principles" you can use to up your value in the client's mind, break through that threshold and get hired. We'll cover those in this episode.Show notes and sources: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/241

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A common problem in PHP is creating cryptographically secure tokens for user authentication. Think "remember me" and password reset features. Functions like rand(), mt_rand() and uniqid() simply aren't enough. And, without "resource-improbable" tokens... it's only a matter of time for a hacker to break your authentication and get int your application.Fortunately, PHP 5.6 and 7 have added the necessary functions for us to creating cryptographically secure tokens, prevent timing attacks and mitigate data hacks. That latest in all this in this episode.Show notes and sources: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/240

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What is Object-Oriented Programming? It's much more than just knowing how to write a class. In this episode, classes, objects, properties and methods and what OOP really is.Show notes and sources: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/239

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People love to call things they don't like "plug and play" or a "commodity". Here's what to ask to see if they really know they're talking about, how ANYTHING can be a commodity and how not to fall into that trap.Show notes a sources: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/238

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Every freelancer needs to start a YouTube channel. Period. I'll tell you why to start one sooner rather than later and how to get around everything that scares you away from doing it.Show notes and sources: https://www.johnmorrissshow.com/237

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In this episode, we break down five Upwork profiles, all with over $100K in total earnings and one over $400K. We'll find the trends and give you insights into how to write your profile to get more freelance work.Show notes and sources: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/236

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The science of dopamine and its link to desire, believability and fear -- and how you can use it get more client work by getting clients to pay more attention to you, believe you more and naturally feel more comfortable working with you.Show notes and sources:https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/235

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How do you get what you want in life faster? How can you speed this up? What role do distractions play? Can trying to go fast actually slow you down? And, how can being more patient actually make things happen faster. All inside this episode.Show notes:https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/234

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I guess WordPress pissed some people off? I've seen a rush of "WordPress is worthless" videos pop up lately. Here's the truth and if you should focus on it in 2018?Show notes page: http://www.johnmorrisshow.com/233

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What exactly should you write in your bios and overviews, resumes, etc... to convince potential clients or employers that you are a developer worth hiring? Aristotle gave us the answer over 2300 years ago.Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/232

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I believe creativity is the single most important skill you can learn. And, it IS a skill... not some magical thing you're born with (psychologists agree). In this episode, we go inside the science of creativity and process for creating it on command.Store: https://store.johnmorrisonline.com/Show notes: https://www.johnmorrisshow.com/231

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It's happening again. Round 337 of YouTube Adpocalypse. The latest in what's happening and the lessons learned for freelancers. Including, how I changed my entire approach because of it.Course link: https://www.johnmorrisonline.com/spammer

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Forbes, Fortune, Fast Company, virtually every Fortune 500 CEO... they'll all tell you trust, not money, is the currency of business and life. But, how? How do you establish and systematically build trust with potential clients so you can land more jobs and get more work? I'll show you in this episode.

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The science behind thankfulness and how to use it to crank up your motivation and eliminate stress.Here are all the mentioned links:Psychology Today article:https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/two-takes-depression/201211/how-gratitude-combats-depressionEnhancing well-being and alleviating depressive symptoms with positive psychology interventions: a practice-friendly meta-analysis: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19301241Counting blessings in early adolescents: An experimental study of gratitude and subjective well-being: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022440507000386

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I've found the hardest part for most developers is getting started... those first few clients. In this episode, I'll show you the "slimy" tactics I used to get going and how you can use them ethically to get more IT work.Subscribe, find past episodes and learn how to get Module 1 of my PHP 101 course FREE at: http://www.johnmorrisshow.com

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Bitcoin is everywhere right now. It's even found its way into our little corner of the web... so, let's tackle it. Is it worth paying attention to... or is it techie fan-boys hoping and wishing.Subscribe and get Module 1 of my PHP 101 course for free here: http://www.johnmorrisshow.com/start-here

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I sat down with Ryan Carson, the CEO founder of Treehouse, to have him share his experience and expertise on getting an amazing IT job without a college degree.You can learn more about Treehouse at http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/treehouse

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I'm not a natural "organizer" or planner and I struggled for a number of years to really be productive. Then, I discovered this little morning routine and it changed everything. So, here's what I figured out.

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Thoughts on legacy and the things that really matter. Hint: it's NOT the code.

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Bojan Durmic tells us what he changed to go from getting a response from 1 out of every 30 clients to 2 out of every 3... on Upwork.

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This is where I'm at with the podcast and where I'm going from here.

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How getting shot changed 50 Cent's entire perspective on life and how it applies to aspiring developers.

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How should you handle all the trolls and negative people and feedback you'll run into during your coding career? Sage advice from the uber successful.Here's the special discount link:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/julySubscribe to the podcast here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/podcast

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Time to decideHere's the special discount link:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/specialSubscribe to the podcast here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/podcast

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Well. I guess I kicked up a storm yesterday with my thoughts on Codecademy. Am I dumb as f!@# for it?Here's the special discount link:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/specialSubscribe to the podcast here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/podcast

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Got this from Kirk:"So far I have gone through the first 2 tutorials in the 1st module and I can say it is making it so much clearer to understand. I have spent many mind numbing hours looking for an understanding of this stuff… All the other stuff I have read about php and html and css, and javascript, and mysql, and so on and so forth have left me not knowing or understanding how to put it all together. This brought me to frustration… Heck even the codecademy never really explained it. They just have you regurgitate what to type until you get it right, but never really explain why you are doing it as clear as you do… Thank you for this site and training. Keep it up whatever you do."We discuss.Here's the special discount link:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/specialSubscribe to the podcast here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/podcast

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Create a CSV file from an array using PHP.Here's the special discount link:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/specialSubscribe to the podcast here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/podcast

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How to use sessions in PHPHere's the special discount link:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/specialSubscribe to the podcast here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/podcast

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My completely unprofessional opinion on how to overcome your bad habits.Here's the book link:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/resilienceSubscribe to the podcast here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/podcast

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It's easy to hear something and immediately dismiss it, because it doesn't fit with your current ideas about that topic. But, if you're currently not having success, it's probably BECAUSE of those current ideas. To change your results...Here's the Patreon link:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonSubscribe to the podcast here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/podcast

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A lot of freelancers get they need to specialize, but have the same question Chris does: "what the hell do I specialize IN?". Good question. Here's the answer.Here's the Patreon link:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonSubscribe to the podcast here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/podcast

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The biggest question I get by far is "how do I get more freelance clients?" Well, YouTube is a great way. Here's why you should seriously consider using it.Here's the Patreon link:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonSubscribe to the podcast here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/podcast

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One of the more embarrassing moments of my web design career... and this client was huge. I was sure he was going to end my career on Twitter. Here's what happened.Here's the course link:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/responsiveSubscribe to the podcast here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/podcast

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Last chance to get in.Here's the Udemy link:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/bootcampSubscribe to the podcast here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/podcast

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Should spend the money on a community college to learn how to code?Here's the Udemy link:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/bootcampSubscribe to the podcast here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/podcast

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Here's how to figure out if you're a good fit for a coding bootcamp or not... before you waster your money.Here's the Udemy link:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/bootcampSubscribe to the podcast here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/podcast

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It was a fateful day in Texas when I learned how to instantly eradicate all my doubts about making it in web development and be driven to make it happen no matter what silly nonsense creeped into my head.Here's the Udemy link:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/juneSubscribe to the podcast here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/podcast

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My rebuttal.Here's the Udemy link:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/juneSubscribe to the podcast here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/podcast

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Three things you need to do... find out what they are inside.Here's the Udemy link:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/juneSubscribe to the podcast here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/podcast

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It was my first paid client and I ended up flaking out. It crushed me, but this is what I did to recover and the stupid obvious way you can make sure it doesn't happen to you.Here's the Patreon link:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonSubscribe to the podcast here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/podcast

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In those five years, I worked the night-shift at a window factory, got hung up on dozes of times a day as a telemarketer and a bunch of other nightmare jobs... this is what kept me (and probably) from making coding my full-time career.Here's the PHP 101 link:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/phpSubscribe to the podcast here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/podcast

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The web changed and I didn't adapt quick enough. So, I lost my entire web design business. Here's the whole story to keep it from happening to you.Here's the Patreon link:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonSubscribe to the podcast here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/podcast

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You can twist Upwork's supposed "evil" algorithms to your advantage so you can suck in all the clients and all the work. Here's how I did it.Here's the Patreon link:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonSubscribe to the podcast here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/podcast

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I'm thinking I was a little harsh on this, but so many freelancers approach it this way. It's only a numbers game if you make it that way (and want to be miserable).Here's the Patreon link:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonSubscribe to the podcast here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/podcast

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The clients on Upwork are desperate... so says one YouTuber. Here's the uncomfortable truth.Here's the Patreon link:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonSubscribe to the podcast here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/podcast

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Here's why a lot of developers swear they'll never get work on Upwork again.Here's the Patreon link:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonSubscribe to the podcast here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/podcast

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He got hired to build an online order entry system within just a year of starting to learn how to code. How he did it in this episode.Here's the Patreon link:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonSubscribe to the podcast here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/podcast

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More importantly, the hard changes you'll need to make to get the IT career and life you're after.Here's the Patreon link:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonSubscribe to the podcast here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/podcast

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I mean the best wall. The biggest wall. It's gonna be beautiful. You'll love it... because you'll get better, higher-paying, easer-to-work-with clients.Here's the Patreon link:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonSubscribe to the podcast here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/podcast

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He DID ask for it. But, it's a great lesson in how to build your profile to be more believable and more relevant so you can get more jobs on Upwork.Here's the Patreon link:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonSubscribe to the podcast here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/podcast

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All good things must come to an end...Here's the Udemy link:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/maySubscribe to the podcast here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/podcast

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According the legend, they hired some coders to build it and it become the flagship product in that industry. Here's the story.Here's the Udemy link:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/maySubscribe to the podcast here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/podcast

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Most developers speak the wrong languages to their clients, bosses, etc. And it costs them referrals, promotions, and repeat business. Here's what you should say.Here's the Udemy link:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/maySubscribe to the podcast here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/podcast

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Clients lie. Bosses and customers, too. They'll tell you one thing, but mean another. Here's how to read them and get the truth so you can get more referrals, positive reviews, repeat business and, ultimately, more IT jobs.Here's the Udemy link:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/maySubscribe to the podcast here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/podcast

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People actually went to the original video, found the comment and had a "chat" with the guy. What come of it is an important lesson in getting paid to code.Here's the Udemy link:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/maySubscribe to the podcast here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/podcastPhoto by:https://www.flickr.com/photos/facing-my-life/

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He didn't agree with my advice on how to learn to code faster... so it devolved to this. Here's my "controversial" opinion and why he's dead wrong.Here's the Udemy link:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/maySubscribe to the podcast here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/podcastPhoto by:https://www.flickr.com/photos/a2gemma/

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I was 21. Making more money than I'd ever imagined I would. On the cusp of being promoted... and I walked away from it all because of this haunting thought I couldn't escape.Here's the Digital Dads podcast episode:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/dd11Subscribe to the podcast here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/podcast

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Check out this obnoxiously blatant sales pitch... it might actually convince you...Here's the discount link:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/maySubscribe to the podcast here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/podcast

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He tests every new developer he gets and this is the #1 thing he looks for. If you wanna know how to move up quickly in any organization, listen to this episode.Get the the interview at:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonSubscribe to the podcast here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/podcast

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Businesses take shortcuts... even in hiring. Here's how to take advantage of those shortcuts to make you look like the perfect hire for any IT job.Get the Patreon deets here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonSubscribe to the podcast here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/podcast

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"I'll know it when it feels right". Resist the urge to give your client a V8 to the forehead, because there actually is a science to this and it's easier than you might think.Subscribe to the podcast here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/podcastArticle mentioned:https://articles.uie.com/design_intuitive/

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I walked out in the middle of a work day, insulted the CEO and they still wanted me to come back... all because of my resume and interview. Here's how it happened.Subscribe to the podcast here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/podcast

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I ballooned to almost 290 pounds, my back got so bad I could barely sit down longer than a few minutes... but when my left arm went numb, I knew I had to make a change. Here's what I learned.Subscribe to the podcast here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/podcastPhoto: "Dead Pixels" by Damien du Toit:https://flic.kr/p/nhMn9

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Feeling it today? Here's a little Monday kick-in-the-butt... and how to make them suck less... permanently.Subscribe here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/podcast

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Some developers seem to make bank effortlessly while others scratch, claw and fight just to make pennies. What does the one know that the others don't? Listen to find out.Learn more about the Patreon perks here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonGet the Udemy deal here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/maySubscribe here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/podcast

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Nerd envy and how to use it, the case FOR a CS degree and coding lessons from an angry teacher.Get the Udemy deal here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/aprilLearn more about Rob's course here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/cwdcSubscribe here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/podcast

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So says Jason on YouTube. I respond. Plus, while I'll never shower with horses again AND the valuable gift my first client gave me.Learn more about Rob's course here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/cwdcSubscribe on iTunes:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/itunesSubscribe on Google Play Music:http://johnmorrisonline.com/androidSubscribe on YouTube:http://www.youtube.com/johnmorrisvideo

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What does it mean when a lone-wolf YouTuber takes on the largest newspaper in the US and wins? Serious implications for us web developers. I show you the numbers and why the PewDiePie "scandal" is the canary in the coal mine.Learn more about the PHP course here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/phpSubscribe on iTunes:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/itunesSubscribe on Google Play Music:http://johnmorrisonline.com/androidSubscribe on YouTube:http://www.youtube.com/johnmorrisvideo

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Are web designers and developers becoming obsolete? Here's how to keep from being a low-priced commodity and eventually obsolete as technology grows and slowly creeps into your domain.Learn more about the PHP course here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/phpSubscribe on iTunes:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/itunesSubscribe on Google Play Music:http://johnmorrisonline.com/androidSubscribe on YouTube:http://www.youtube.com/johnmorrisvideo

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In my experience, there's three key ingredients to cultivating unshakable persistence and battling your way through fear, doubt and resistance in your IT career. Here's what they are.Learn more about the PHP course here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/phpSubscribe on iTunes:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/itunesSubscribe on Google Play Music:http://johnmorrisonline.com/androidSubscribe on YouTube:http://www.youtube.com/johnmorrisvideo

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Learn how (and why) to gain power without becoming a skull-cracking lunatic.Learn more about the PHP course here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/go?id=phpSubscribe on iTunes:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/itunesSubscribe on Google Play Music:http://johnmorrisonline.com/androidSubscribe on YouTube:http://www.youtube.com/johnmorrisvideo

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Please listen to this important message and a note about future podcasts.Enroll in my free PHP course here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/learnphpEnroll in PHP 101 here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/phpGet the perks mentioned on Patreon:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonJoin the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptalSubscribe on iTunes:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/itunesSubscribe on Google Play Music:http://johnmorrisonline.com/androidSubscribe on YouTube:http://www.youtube.com/johnmorrisvideoPhoto by Flazingo.com

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Thousands of new developers are invading our industry every day. I use to worry about this; up at night, terrified of losing my job to someone younger and better. But, time has shown me 5 reasons why you shouldn't worry. Here's how to secure your future.Enroll in my free PHP course here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/learnphpEnroll in PHP 101 here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/phpGet the perks mentioned on Patreon:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonJoin the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptalSubscribe on iTunes:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/itunesSubscribe on Google Play Music:http://johnmorrisonline.com/androidSubscribe on YouTube:http://www.youtube.com/johnmorrisvideoPhoto by Flazingo.com

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While most people are curled up in their safe space bawling their eyes out OR on Facebook rubbing Trump's win in everyone else's face... I'm looking to learn from the most astonishing political victory in recent history. Join me?Enroll in my free PHP course here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/learnphpEnroll in PHP 101 here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/phpGet the perks mentioned on Patreon:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonJoin the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptalSubscribe on iTunes:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/itunesSubscribe on Google Play Music:http://johnmorrisonline.com/androidSubscribe on YouTube:http://www.youtube.com/johnmorrisvideoPhoto by Flazingo.com

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I hear from a lot of people who are worried they're not good enough, yet. And are confused about what they need to learn to FINALLY do web development full-time. In this episode, I'm going to clear it all up so you can move forward with your IT career.Enroll in my free PHP course here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/learnphpEnroll in PHP 101 here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/phpGet the perks mentioned on Patreon:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonJoin the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptalSubscribe on iTunes:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/itunesSubscribe on Google Play Music:http://johnmorrisonline.com/androidSubscribe on YouTube:http://www.youtube.com/johnmorrisvideoPhoto by Flazingo.com

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Are you new to IT, spent a lot of time learning how to code and now feel ready to land an IT job... but worried no one will hire you because you have no experience? Here's how to get around it and get hired anyway.Enroll in my free PHP course here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/learnphpEnroll in PHP 101 here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/phpGet the perks mentioned on Patreon:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonJoin the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptalSubscribe on iTunes:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/itunesSubscribe on Google Play Music:http://johnmorrisonline.com/androidSubscribe on YouTube:http://www.youtube.com/johnmorrisvideoPhoto by Flazingo.com

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Tired of searching Upwork and only finding crappy, low-paying jobs? Or bidding for clients who never end up hiring anybody? Or clients who always pick the lowest bidder? Here's how to easily and consistently find the best clients and projects on Upwork.Enroll in PHP 101 here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/phpEnroll in my free PHP course here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/learnphpGet the perks mentioned on Patreon:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonJoin the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptalSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on Google Play Music:https://johnmorrisonline.com/androidSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW

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Not learning fast enough? Not getting where you want to be? Thought you'd be further? Considered giving up? Worried you'll never make it in web development? The Cubs and Joe Maddon have a lesson for you.Enroll in PHP 101 here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/phpEnroll in my free PHP course here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/learnphpGet the perks mentioned on Patreon:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonJoin the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptalSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on Google Play Music:https://johnmorrisonline.com/androidSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW

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Do you desperately want a career in IT, but are scared to take a client or apply for a job? What if you screw it up? Will your reputation will be ruined? Conquer those doubts using one of the largest tech companies on the planet as an example.Enroll in PHP 101 here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/phpEnroll in my free PHP course here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/learnphpGet the perks mentioned on Patreon:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonJoin the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptalSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on Google Play Music:https://johnmorrisonline.com/androidSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW

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A lot of freelancers obsess over every word of their proposal, the price, terms... all that. But, what's the point if the client never even reads it? Here's how to make sure they do AND ensure they actually believe what you say.Enroll in PHP 101 here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/phpEnroll in my free PHP course here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/learnphpGet the perks mentioned on Patreon:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonJoin the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptalSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on Google Play Music:https://johnmorrisonline.com/androidSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW

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You may have heard the hub-bub over YouTube's recent de-monetization spree. Or watched the videos calling this the "death of YouTube". Here's the truth and what to do to protect yourself.Enroll in PHP 101 here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/phpEnroll in my free PHP course here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/learnphpGet the perks mentioned on Patreon:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonJoin the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptalSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on Google Play Music:https://johnmorrisonline.com/androidSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW

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Lots of developers think the more skills you learn the better. They're wrong and it's the single biggest mistake web developers make. Here's why and the 3 steps to find your niche in the web development world.Enroll in PHP 101 here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/phpEnroll in my free PHP course here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/learnphpGet the perks mentioned on Patreon:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonJoin the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptalSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on Google Play Music:https://johnmorrisonline.com/androidSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW

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Developers and software engineers love to prattle on about how intuitive their apps or websites are. Usually, they're not. Here's how to ACTUALLY make your apps intuitive so end-users love using them and you profit.Here's the discount link mentioned:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/septemberEnroll in PHP 101 here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/phpEnroll in my free PHP course here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/learnphpGet the perks mentioned on Patreon:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonJoin the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptalSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on Google Play Music:https://johnmorrisonline.com/androidSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW

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I talk all the time about using PHP to start your IT career. But, where do you find PHP-related jobs? Are there really any out there. Here's what to do.Here's the discount link mentioned:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/septemberEnroll in PHP 101 here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/phpEnroll in my free PHP course here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/learnphpGet the perks mentioned on Patreon:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonJoin the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptalSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on Google Play Music:https://johnmorrisonline.com/androidSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW

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A lot of people will say what Snapchat is doing is dumb and their Spectacles will fail miserably. The might, but Snapchat is doing exactly what it has to. And, what YOU should be doing too. Here's why.Here's the discount link mentioned:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/septemberEnroll in PHP 101 here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/phpEnroll in my free PHP course here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/learnphpGet the perks mentioned on Patreon:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonJoin the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptalSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on Google Play Music:https://johnmorrisonline.com/androidSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW

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Most people think landing a successful career doing what you love requires intelligence or hard work... and maybe even a little luck. But, my embarrassing story reveals there's 1 single thing that matters more than anything else.Enroll in PHP 101 here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/phpEnroll in my free PHP course here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/learnphpGet the perks mentioned on Patreon:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonJoin the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptalSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on Google Play Music:https://johnmorrisonline.com/androidSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW

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Conventional wisdom says you need a degree to get a good job and have a good life... especially in an IT career. But, it's just plain wrong. Here's the statistics to prove it.Get the Udemy discount here: http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/septemberEnroll in PHP 101 here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/phpEnroll in my free PHP course here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/learnphpGet the perks mentioned on Patreon:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonJoin the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptalSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on Google Play Music:https://johnmorrisonline.com/androidSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW

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The Samsung recall might be the biggest ever. It's smart to look at what happened and learn from it. That's what we'll do in this episode.Enroll in PHP 101 here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/phpEnroll in my free PHP course here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/learnphpGet the perks mentioned on Patreon:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonJoin the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptalSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on Google Play Music:https://johnmorrisonline.com/androidSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW

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At launch, Chromebooks were a laughing stock. Today, they're selling better than MacBooks. This will disrupt PC computing and ultimately web design and development. Here's how to adapt.Enroll in PHP 101 here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/phpEnroll in my free PHP course here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/learnphpGet the perks mentioned on Patreon:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonJoin the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptalSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on Google Play Music:https://johnmorrisonline.com/androidSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW

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When can you call yourself a REAL web developer? Sooner than you think. Here's why.Link to the profile mentioned:https://www.upwork.com/freelancers/~01d9a8fe83915a3a15?viewMode=1Get the PHP 101 bundle here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/bundleEnroll in my free PHP course here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/learnphpGet the perks mentioned on Patreon:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonJoin the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptalSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on Google Play Music:https://johnmorrisonline.com/androidSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW

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Developers often ask me if they have what it takes to "make it" in web development. It's hard to say... but there is one telltale sign you're NOT. If you're doing this, might as well pack it up now.Get the PHP 101 bundle here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/bundleEnroll in my free PHP course here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/learnphpGet the perks mentioned on Patreon:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonJoin the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptalSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on Google Play Music:https://johnmorrisonline.com/androidSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW

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Most think ITT Tech is done. With the stripping of federal student aid, no one thinks it can survive. But, this is just a symptom of a larger problem that represents a huge opportunity for you. If you're looking for the "next Facebook"... listen to this.Get the PHP 101 bundle here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/bundleEnroll in my free PHP course here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/learnphpGet the perks mentioned on Patreon:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonJoin the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptalSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on Google Play Music:https://johnmorrisonline.com/androidSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW

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Ready for an IT job? Tired of that boring day job? Ready to kill it and start your IT career? Most developers make this mistake and it costs them years of frustration. Here's how to fix it.Enroll in my free PHP course here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/learnphpGet the PHP 101 bundle here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/bundleGet the perks mentioned on Patreon:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonJoin the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptalSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on Google Play Music:https://johnmorrisonline.com/androidSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW

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How much can you expect to make as a PHP developer? I'll show you some statistics, tell you my story and share the story of one of my good friends to attack this question from every possible angle.Enroll in my free PHP course here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/learnphpGet the PHP 101 bundle here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/bundleGet the perks mentioned on Patreon:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonJoin the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptalSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on Google Play Music:https://johnmorrisonline.com/androidSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW

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Is PHP dead?Get the perks mentioned on Patreon:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonEnroll in my free PHP course here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/learnphpEnroll in PHP 101 here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/phpJoin the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptalSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on Google Play Music:https://johnmorrisonline.com/androidSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW

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Angela Ahrendts is the former CEO of Burberry... a 3.2B/year company with over 10,000 employees. She's credited with resurrecting the brand and raising the value of the company from 2B to 7B during her tenure. She reveals what SHE looks for when hiring.Get the perks mentioned on Patreon:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonEnroll in my free PHP course here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/learnphpEnroll in PHP 101 here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/phpJoin the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptalSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on Google Play Music:https://johnmorrisonline.com/androidSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW

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In 1998, Jerry Seinfeld made $267 million from the ninth and final season of his show, Seinfeld. Today, he still makes $32 million per year from syndication deals. When asked what his secret was... this is what he said.Get the perks mentioned on Patreon:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonEnroll in my free PHP course here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/learnphpEnroll in PHP 101 here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/phpJoin the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptalSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on Google Play Music:https://johnmorrisonline.com/androidSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW

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Learn the science behind how interviewers decide who to hire and the simple steps you can take to nail every IT job interview question and dramatically increase your chances of getting an IT job.Get "Ace The Interview" on Patreon:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonEnroll in my free PHP course here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/learnphpEnroll in PHP 101 here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/phpJoin the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptalSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on Google Play Music:https://johnmorrisonline.com/androidSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW

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There's a secret to getting hired for an IT job that big companies don't want you to learn... and most developers NEVER will. Yet, when you do... you can leverage it to get hired for jobs you'd otherwise have no business landing. Here's my story.Get "Ace The Interview" on Patreon:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonEnroll in my free PHP course here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/learnphpEnroll in PHP 101 here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/phpJoin the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptalSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on Google Play Music:https://johnmorrisonline.com/androidSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW

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Here's how Mike P. escaped his day job and became a full-time developer in just a few months. Plus, the coming technological disruption and how to profit from the chaos.Enroll in my free PHP course here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/learnphpSupport the show on Patreon:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonEnroll in PHP 101 here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/phpJoin the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptalSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on Google Play Music:https://johnmorrisonline.com/androidSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW

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Stephen Covey says, "Begin with the end in mind"... here's how to do that with your web development career.Enroll in my free PHP course here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/learnphpSupport the show on Patreon:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonEnroll in PHP 101 here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/phpJoin the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptalSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on Google Play Music:https://johnmorrisonline.com/androidSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW

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The future of development is mobile. Here's the statistics that prove that and how to use iOS 10 as a spring board into your app development career.Visit the iOS 10 launch page here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/ios10launchEnroll in my free PHP course here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/learnphpGet 40% of all Udemy courses until August 1st, 2016:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/go?id=monthlyGet Module 3 on Patreon:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonEnroll in PHP 101 here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/phpShow notes page for this episode:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/122Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptalSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on Google Play Music:https://johnmorrisonline.com/androidSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW

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Here's everything you need to know about PHP 7's spaceship operator including a working example of how you might use it.Enroll in my free PHP course here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/learnphpGet 40% of all Udemy courses until August 1st, 2016:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/go?id=monthlyGet Module 3 on Patreon:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonEnroll in PHP 101 here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/phpShow notes page for this episode:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/121Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptalSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on Google Play Music:https://johnmorrisonline.com/androidSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW

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Dee threw up a WordPress website in a couple days and wound up with two prospective clients as a result. Here's his story and why if you're writing WordPress off as "beneath you"... you're wrong.Get the WordPress course here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/wpthemeGet 40% of all Udemy courses until August 1st, 2016:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/go?id=monthlyGet Module 3 on Patreon:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonEnroll in PHP 101 here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/phpShow notes page for this episode:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/120Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptalSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on Google Play Music:https://johnmorrisonline.com/androidSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW

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My first stint on Upwork was a disaster. But, it forced me to learn how to survive outside the freelance sites. Here's the whole obscene story and the single biggest lesson I learned to turn it around and dominate my niche on freelance sites.Get Module 3 on Patreon:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonEnroll in PHP 101 here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/phpShow notes page for this episode:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/119Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptalSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on Google Play Music:https://johnmorrisonline.com/androidSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW

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There's a science to creating a persuasive mobile app landing page that actually gets people to download the app... which is what your clients really want. Here's what it is and the template I use to do it with ease.Get the template on Patreon:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonEnroll in PHP 101 here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/phpShow notes page for this episode:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/118Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptalSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on Google Play Music:https://johnmorrisonline.com/androidSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW

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In 20, 30, 40 years from now... what's going to matter to you? So many developers focus on making ends meet in the here and now... and completely ignore their legacy. But, what's ultimately going to matter more?Enroll in PHP 101 here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/phpGet Lightning Responsive on Patreon:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonShow notes page for this episode:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/117Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptalSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on Google Play Music:https://johnmorrisonline.com/androidSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW

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How to become the Hillary Clinton of web development (which is a good thing in this case). Serious... you'll learn how to become one of the "elites" among web developers and suck up all the clients and all the work. Photo by Gage Skidmore.Enroll in PHP 101 here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/phpGet Lightning Responsive on Patreon:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonShow notes page for this episode:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/116Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptalSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on Google Play Music:https://johnmorrisonline.com/androidSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW

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Struggling to make good money with freelance? Here's the mistake you're making and how I earned $500 - $750 per hour as a freelancer.Get Lightning Responsive on Patreon:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonEnroll in PHP 101 here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/phpShow notes page for this episode:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/115Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptalSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on Google Play Music:https://johnmorrisonline.com/androidSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW

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Are you too stupid to learn how to code?Enroll in PHP 101 here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/phpGet source code on Patreon:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonShow notes page for this episode:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/114Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptalSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on Google Play Music:https://johnmorrisonline.com/androidSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW

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Turn the porn off. Shut Netflix down. Log out of Facebook. You're not owed a coding career. It's time to get to work.Enroll in PHP 101 here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/phpGet source code on Patreon:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonShow notes page for this episode:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/113Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptalSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on Google Play Music:https://johnmorrisonline.com/androidSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW

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Learn how to build an advanced website template using PHP and Twitter Bootstrap themes.Get source code on Patreon:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonEnroll in PHP 101 here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/phpShow notes page for this episode:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/112Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptalSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on Google Play Music:https://johnmorrisonline.com/androidSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW

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I was recently asked: "can you guide me on what to do first? I'm a complete beginner at web development". Here's my answer.Enroll in PHP 101 here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/phpGet the perks on Patreon:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonShow notes page for this episode:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/111Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptalSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on Google Play Music:https://johnmorrisonline.com/androidSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW

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Here's how he landed a full-time PHP job in just 3 months of starting to learn how to code.Get the PDF on Patreon:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonEnroll in PHP 101 here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/phpShow notes page for this episode:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/110Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptalSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on Google Play Music:https://johnmorrisonline.com/androidSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW

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I started online back in 2004. And, I wasted a lot of time because of this one single mistake I kept making. I can only imagine how much further I'd be had I not kept falling victim to this career killer. Here's how to avoid it.Get the PDF on Patreon:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonEnroll in PHP 101 here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/phpShow notes page for this episode:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/109Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptalSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on Google Play Music:https://johnmorrisonline.com/androidSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW

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Learn how to submit an online HTML form to both MySQL and email using PHP.Get source code on Patreon:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonEnroll in PHP 101 here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/phpShow notes page for this episode:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/108Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptalSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on Google Play Music:https://johnmorrisonline.com/androidSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW

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The other day, a vault agent showed up at my house offering me a free security system just for putting their sign in my yard. And, the offer was 100% legit. Here's what he taught me about trust.Enroll in PHP 101 here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/phpGet all the perks on Patreon:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonShow notes page for this episode:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/107Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptalSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on Google Play Music:https://johnmorrisonline.com/androidSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW

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I recently got asked if on YouTube if you should learn PHP or Python? And, what about Django? I think it's the wrong way to look at it. Here's what you should do instead.Enroll in PHP 101 here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/phpGet all the perks on Patreon:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonShow notes page for this episode:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/106Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptalSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on Google Play Music:https://johnmorrisonline.com/androidSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW

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In the episode, I'll show you the three steps you need to take in order to learn PHP as fast as humanly possible.Enroll in PHP 101 here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/phpGet all the perks on Patreon:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonShow notes page for this episode:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/105Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptalSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on Google Play Music:https://johnmorrisonline.com/androidSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW

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I believe most coders overthink the skills they need to learn in order to get paid to code PHP. So, in this episode I'll tell you the exact skills you need to learn and why it's probably a lot fewer than you think.Enroll in PHP 101 here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/phpGet all the perks on Patreon:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonShow notes page for this episode:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/104Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptalSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on Google Play Music:https://johnmorrisonline.com/androidSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW

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PHP changed my life. I went from a life-hating fry cook to PHP developer working from home. In this episode, I share my story and how I made that transformation happen.Enroll in PHP 101 here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/phpGet all the perks on Patreon:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonShow notes page for this episode:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/103Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptalSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on Google Play Music:https://johnmorrisonline.com/androidSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW

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I had a YouTube commenter recently tell me to "talk more like a dev". Here's why that's horrible advice and what to do instead so your clients don't hate you.Enroll in PHP 101 here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/phpGet all the perks on Patreon:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonShow notes page for this episode:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/102Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptalSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on Google Play Music:https://johnmorrisonline.com/androidSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW

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There's a tendency among business people (your clients) to under-value developers. You can hear it in their condescending "just do what I said" tone. It can be quite infuriating. Here's how to deal with it.Get all the perks on Patreon:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonShow notes page for this episode:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/101Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptalSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on Google Play Music:https://johnmorrisonline.com/androidSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW

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A thank you and a story. Please listen.Get all the perks on Patreon:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonShow notes page for this episode:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/100Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptalSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on Google Play Music:https://johnmorrisonline.com/androidSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW

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It's not the language you know. It's not how well you comment your code. It's not how smart you are. It's something much harder but more accessible to all of us. And no... it's not how hard you work. Find out what it is.Get all the perks on Patreon:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonShow notes page for this episode:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/99Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptalSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on Google Play Music:https://johnmorrisonline.com/androidSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW

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WordPress powers 26.4% of the web... which makes it the web development tool everyone loves to hate (but still use). So, let's tackle the case against WordPress and find out if you should use it or not.Get all the perks on Patreon:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonShow notes page for this episode:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/98Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptalSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on Google Play Music:https://johnmorrisonline.com/androidSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW

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Is web development going to split into tool-builders and tool-users? Was I too hard on "pure" coders? In this episode, I address your pushback. Listen in.Get all the perks on Patreon:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonShow notes page for this episode:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/97Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptalSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on Google Play Music:https://johnmorrisonline.com/androidSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW

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Can you take clients if you only know HTML & CSS? Or PHP? MySQL? Thing is... that's NOT the question to ask. The question to ask is: Can you deliver a specific end result? Let me explain.Get all the perks on Patreon:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonShow notes page for this episode:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/96Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptalSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on Google Play Music:https://johnmorrisonline.com/androidSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW

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Can you remember what life was like just 10 years ago? No iPhone, no Android, no mobile revolution, no responsive design, no Node, no Bootstrap. Now imagine the next 10. Here's how to survive.Get all the perks on Patreon:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonShow notes page for this episode:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/95Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptalSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on Google Play Music:https://johnmorrisonline.com/androidSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW

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In this week's Tech Tutorial, you'll learn how to build a smooth scroll to an anchor tag using jQuery animate() and scrollTop.Get the source code on Patreon:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonShow notes page for this episode:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/94Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptalSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on Google Play Music:https://johnmorrisonline.com/androidSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW

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A few years ago, I was on the verge of giving up freelancing and web development all together. Funny thing was it wasn't because I was lacking for work. It was the opposite. I had more than I could handle. What I hadn't yet learned was how to say...Become a supporting listener:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonShow notes page for this episode:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/93Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptalSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on Google Play Music:https://johnmorrisonline.com/androidSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW

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Upwork recently changed the fees it charges to freelancers and everyone is losing their mind. I'll tell what they changed and what it'll mean for your future on Upwork.Become a supporting listener:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonShow notes page for this episode:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/92Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptalSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on Google Play Music:https://johnmorrisonline.com/androidSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW

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Our weekly Web Developer Q&A. In this one, how to build a cooking recipe website and what is a niche?Become a supporting listener:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonShow notes page for this episode:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/91Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptalSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on Google Play Music:https://johnmorrisonline.com/androidSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW

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I remember what it's like. When I first started freelancing, I had no clue what to write on my profiles and services page. What was I supposed to say? What questions did clients need answered? Was there some big secret?In an earlier LinkedIn post, 5 Pages Every Web Designer Should Have on Their Website, I mentioned the 10 questions you need to answer on your profiles and services pages (and I'm still shocked to this day how well this works).Let me now go deeper into the full 12-Step Freelance Profile Template I use, cover the ten questions your clients need answered, and share the tricks I've learned for answering them in a compelling way so you can get clients to say YES to hiring you. Watch the video.Support the show and get the template on Patreon:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonShow notes page for this episode:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/90Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptalSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on Google Play Music:https://johnmorrisonline.com/androidSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW

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I remember this annoying error like it was yesterday. It always baffled me a bit when I first started learning PHP (I know... N00B!): Fatal error: call to a member function fetch_assoc() on a non-object. It was always the line number that tripped me up. Anyhoo, here's what's really going on and how to kill this error dead once and for all.Support the show and get the perks on Patreon:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonShow notes page for this episode:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/89Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptalSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on Google Play Music:https://johnmorrisonline.com/androidSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW

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No matter what you do... you will have haters. You could do everything right. Say all the right things. Still, they'll be there. Here's how to stop being scared of them.Support the show and get the perks on Patreon:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonShow notes page for this episode:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/88Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptalSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on Google Play Music:https://johnmorrisonline.com/androidSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW

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People do not want your talent. Whomever you plan to get to pay you for your code... it's not your talent they want. It's another 6-letter word that people have paid endless amounts for throughout history. Learn it here.Support the show and get the perks on Patreon:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonShow notes page for this episode:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/87Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptalSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on Google Play Music:https://johnmorrisonline.com/androidSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW

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I had me a little Twitter spat the other day (which are normally 100% useless) but this troll's one-liner turned out to be prophetic... and not in a good way (for him). Here's what he got so wrong.Support the show and get the perks on Patreon:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonShow notes page for this episode:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/86Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptalSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on Google Play Music:https://johnmorrisonline.com/androidSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW

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In this week's Tech Tutorial, you'll learn how to find an anchor tag by the value of its href... along with a number of other jQuery selectors that can make your life much easier.Get the source code on Patreon:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonShow notes page for this episode:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/85Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptalSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on Google Play Music:https://johnmorrisonline.com/androidSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW

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You're more capable than you believe you are. Charlotte Heffelmire is proof. Listen to this the next time you feel like quitting or giving up.Become a supporting listener on Patreon:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonShow notes page for this episode:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/84Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptalSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on Google Play Music:https://johnmorrisonline.com/androidSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW

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In this episode, the blasphemous method I used to get 2.7 million views and 28,032 subscribers on YouTube. The "content is king" crowd's heads are going to explode on this one.Get YouTube article as a supporting listener on Patreon:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonShow notes page for this episode:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/83Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptalSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on Google Play Music:https://johnmorrisonline.com/androidSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW

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Our weekly Web Developer Q&A. In this one, the single most important thing you can do to have more success as a freelancer... and more.Become a supporting listener:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonShow notes page for this episode:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/82Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptalSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on Google Play Music:https://johnmorrisonline.com/androidSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW

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Tired of getting lowballed on Upwork? Clients picking the lowest bidder on all the projects you bid on? Most developers think it's crappy clients. But it's not. YOU control whether this happens or not. Here's how to stop it.Get The Upwork Checklist as a supporting listener on Patreon:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonShow notes page for this episode:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/81Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptalSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on Google Play Music:https://johnmorrisonline.com/androidSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW

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Learn three different ways to verify an email address using HTML, jQuery and PHP... plus how to use all three together to create a rock-solid email validation script.Get the source code as a supporting listener on Patreon:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonShow notes page for this episode:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/80Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptalSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on Google Play Music:https://johnmorrisonline.com/androidSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW

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At age 30, Harrison Ford was a carpenter. Alan Rickman gave up his graphic design career to pursue acting at age 42. Samuel L. Jackson didn’t get his first movie role until he was 46. Age is only a problem if you make it one.Become a supporting listener and get PHP 101 here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonShow notes page for this episode:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/79Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptalSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on Google Play Music:https://johnmorrisonline.com/androidSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW

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Salespeople operate on a different set of ethics that might surprise you... and that you absolutely should "steal" from them. You have a unique opportunity to help others... this is how you follow through on it.Get the discount on Brad's course here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/go?id=ultimate&utm_campaign=78scShow notes page for this episode:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/78Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptalSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on Google Play Music:https://johnmorrisonline.com/androidSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW

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Here's our weekly Q&A. In this one, should you use pre-processors like SASS and LESS, what to do once you GET a client to make them love you, grunt and gulp and more.Become a supporting listener:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonShow notes page for this episode:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/77Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptalSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on Google Play Music:https://johnmorrisonline.com/androidSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW

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What do you think the world will look like ten years from now? 20? 30? Consider what it looked like just ten years AGO. Or 20. Or 30. YOU, whether you like it or not, are the future. Here's how to make sure you maximize your opportunity.Get the course on Patreon:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonShow notes page for this episode:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/76Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptalSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on Google Play Music:https://johnmorrisonline.com/androidSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW

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In this week's technical tutorial, I'll show you how to get the first value in an array using PHP when you don't know what the keys will be... PLUS why this little trick has larger implications for your coding career even if you already know how to do it.Discount link for Edwin's course:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/go?id=php&utm_campaign=75ytShow notes page for this episode:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/75Get ths source code on Patreon:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonJoin the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptalSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on Google Play Music:https://johnmorrisonline.com/androidSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW

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There will be times when learning how to code will get hard. You'll want to quit. But, you have to remember why you're here. And that if you stop... that dream dies. Here's what to do to get over the hump.Check out the Complete Web Developer Course:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/go?id=cwdc&utm_campaign=74scBecome a supporting listener:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonShow notes page for this episode:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/74Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptalSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on Google Play Music:https://johnmorrisonline.com/androidSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW

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I just deleted 12,499 people off my email newsletter. If you know anything about email marketing, you know that's somewhat like lopping off your left arm. I spent a lot of time and money attracting those 12,000 people. But I had to do it. Why? Listen in to find out.Become a supporting listener:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonShow notes page for this episode:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/73Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptalSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on Google Play Music:https://johnmorrisonline.com/androidSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW

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If you asked me a question this week, good chance it's in this episode. Take a listen.Become a supporting listener:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonShow notes page for this episode:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/72Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptalSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on Google Play Music:https://johnmorrisonline.com/androidSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW

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Freelancing is a competition. To win, you don't need to be perfect... you just need to be better than the next guy. And, let me tell you... most of your competition is epicly bad at this. Here's how to beat them.Become a supporting listener:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonShow notes page for this episode:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/71Join the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptalSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on Google Play Music:https://johnmorrisonline.com/androidSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW

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In Episode 70, you'll learn how to build a contact form WITH validation using PHP. Source code available at http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreon.Discount link for Edwin's course:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/go?id=php&utm_campaign=70scShow notes page for this episode:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/70Support the show on Patreon:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonJoin the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptalSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on Google Play Music:https://johnmorrisonline.com/androidSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW

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Being too slick and professional actually makes people trust you less. Look at all the super polished and professional people we don't like: sales people, lawyers, politicians, TV anchors, etc. This is what to do instead.Discount link for Phil's course:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/go?id=youtube&utm_campaign=sc069Show notes page for this episode:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/69Support the show on Patreon:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonJoin the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptalSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on SoundCloud:https://soundcloud.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW

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Most people think the online explosion has already happened. But, I don't think we've seen anything yet. I believe that what we're about to see is going to blow open the web design and development world and fundamentally change the way developers succeed forever.Discount link for Gary's course:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/go?id=gary&utm_campaign=sc068Show notes page for this episode:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/68Support the show on Patreon:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonJoin the Top 3% of Developers On TopTal:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptalSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on SoundCloud:https://soundcloud.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW

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In Bonus Episode #3 of the John Morris Show, we pull a "Da Vinci" as I show you how to get hired even when you don't have a portfolio. This is a "n00b" must-watch.Support the show on Patreon:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXWSubscribe on SoundCloud:https://soundcloud.com/johnmorrisonline

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In Bonus Episode #1 of the John Morris Show, I answer a question I get a lot: "Should I learn Node.js". It's a web server technology that's growing in popularity and most think it's a "must-know" for web developers... but my answer might surprise you.Support the show on Patreon:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXWSubscribe on SoundCloud:https://soundcloud.com/johnmorrisonline

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In Bonus Episode #1 of the John Morris Show, I answer a question I get a lot: "Should I learn Node.js". It's a web server technology that's growing in popularity and most think it's a "must-know" for web developers... but my answer might surprise you.Support the show on Patreon:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXWSubscribe on SoundCloud:https://soundcloud.com/johnmorrisonline

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In this episode of the John Morris Show, you'll learn how to use flexbox to build mobile responsive web designs, how to write job proposals on Upwork that win, the losing "WordPress is for suckers" mindset and more:Opening - 2:56Tools Not Code - 8:36WordPress Is For Suckers - 23:34Flexbox Examples - 36:03How to Write Job Proposals on Upwork - 52:03Weekly Q&A - 1:10:26Here's the show notes page:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/67Support the show on Patreon:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonLearn more about TopTal:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptalSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on SoundCloud:https://soundcloud.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXWHow to Start a Blog in 15 Minutes Or Less:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/how-to-start…tes-or-less/Let me help you publicize your blog:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/publicity/Here's the special discount link for Rob Percival's Complete Web Developer course:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/go?id=cwdc&utm_campaign=BvYjrcbtFLgGet the source code in the Code Snippets section here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/web-developer-resources/Training Center:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/training

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In Episode 66 of the John Morris Show: the new native browser support for CSS grid layouts, getting started with web development, niching down to niche up and more.Opening and Patreon [2:56]Native browser support for CSS grid layouts [10:14]Long-term thinking and patience [21:54]How to get started with web development [42:57]Niche down to niche up [1:01:25]Weekly Q&A [1:11:06]Here's the show notes page:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/66Suppor the show on Patreon:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/patreonLearn more about TopTal:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptalSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on SoundCloud:https://soundcloud.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXWHow to Start a Blog in 15 Minutes Or Less:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/how-to-start…tes-or-less/Let me help you publicize your blog:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/publicity/Here's the special discount link for Rob Percival's Complete Web Developer course:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/go?id=cwdc&utm_campaign=lDfYT6fHW2oGet the source code in the Code Snippets section here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/web-developer-resources/Training Center:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/training

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In this episode of the John Morris Show, why I think more developers should think like Donald Trump, Udemy's new pricing bombshell, how to rake in clients from local businesses and more.Opening and warning [2:56]Udemy's pricing bombshell [11:40]Why developers should mimic Donald Trump [28:43]How to create stunning business cards [50:52]Raking in clients from local businesses [1:02:34]Weekly Q&A [1:18:19]Here's the show notes page:www.johnmorrisonline.com/65Learn more about TopTal:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptalSubscribe on YouTube:youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on SoundCloud:https://soundcloud.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on iTunes:goo.gl/RggnXWHow to Start a Blog in 15 Minutes Or Less:www.johnmorrisonline.com/how-to-start…tes-or-less/Let me help you publicize your blog:www.johnmorrisonline.com/publicity/Here's the special discount link for Rob Percival's Complete Web Developer course:www.johnmorrisonline.com/coupon-code-…=ifP81KHLDXYGet the source code in the Code Snippets section here:www.johnmorrisonline.com/web-developer-resources/Training Center:www.johnmorrisonline.com/training

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In this episode of the John Morris Show, seven surprising Upwork proposal mistakes I see every day, Apple stands up to the FBI, how I make YouTube thumbnails and more:7 surprising Upwork proposal mistakes I see every day [3:21]Apple standing up to FBI over encryption [18:20]How to win the mental game with Michael Phoenix [29:34]How I Create Catchy YouTube Thumbnails in Photoshop [45:30]Thinking of social media as branding [1:07:02]Weekly Q&A [1:18:59]Here's the show notes page:www.johnmorrisonline.com/64Learn more about TopTal:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/toptalSubscribe on YouTube:youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on SoundCloud:https://soundcloud.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on iTunes:goo.gl/RggnXWHow to Start a Blog in 15 Minutes Or Less:www.johnmorrisonline.com/how-to-start…tes-or-less/Let me help you publicize your blog:www.johnmorrisonline.com/publicity/Here's the special discount link for Rob Percival's Complete Web Developer course:www.johnmorrisonline.com/coupon-code-…=ifP81KHLDXYGet the source code in the Code Snippets section here:www.johnmorrisonline.com/web-developer-resources/Training Center:www.johnmorrisonline.com/training

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In this episode of the John Morris Show, I cover the process I used to build my PHP applications and avoid "blank page syndrome", I reveal my tax tips for freelancers, the art of being persistent, changes in iTunes podcasting platform that affect you and more:Opening and my Freelancer.com rant [1:25]iTunes new podcasting platform and how it affects you [10:46]The secret to get anything you want in life: be p________t [24:00]Where do I start with building my PHP applications [34:24]Tax tips for freelancers [51:32]Weekly Q&A [1:07:30]Here's the show notes page:www.johnmorrisonline.com/63Subscribe on YouTube:youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on SoundCloud:https://soundcloud.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on iTunes:goo.gl/RggnXWHow to Start a Blog in 15 Minutes Or Less:www.johnmorrisonline.com/how-to-start…tes-or-less/Let me help you publicize your blog:www.johnmorrisonline.com/publicity/Here's the special discount link for Rob Percival's Complete Web Developer course:www.johnmorrisonline.com/coupon-code-…=ifP81KHLDXYGet the source code in the Code Snippets section here:www.johnmorrisonline.com/web-developer-resources/Training Center:www.johnmorrisonline.com/training

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In this episode of the John Morris show: how to create a mobile app landing page in Photoshop, the future of web design hidden in the history of architecture, calling myself out and more.Here's the line-up:Opening and subscribe [1:25]The Future of Web Design in the History of Architecture [4:51]Calling myself out [18:28]Design a mobile app landing page [28:51]5 powerful reasons to start saying no [45:21]Weekly Q&A [58:25]Here's the show notes page:www.johnmorrisonline.com/62Subscribe on YouTube:youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on SoundCloud:https://soundcloud.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on iTunes:goo.gl/RggnXWHow to Start a Blog in 15 Minutes Or Less:www.johnmorrisonline.com/how-to-start…tes-or-less/Let me help you publicize your blog:www.johnmorrisonline.com/publicity/Here's the special discount link for Rob Percival's Complete Web Developer course:www.johnmorrisonline.com/coupon-code-…=ifP81KHLDXYGet the source code in the Code Snippets section here:www.johnmorrisonline.com/web-developer-resources/Training Center:www.johnmorrisonline.com/training

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In this episode of the John Morris Show, unlocking the Da Vinci code in your designs, begging for money, why you should be more negative and more.Opening and Getting Views on YouTube [1:25]The Genius of WordPress and Why It's Doomed [15:53]Why You Should Be More Negative [32:11]How to Unlock the da Vinci Code In Your Designs [43:06]Begging For Money [54:18]Weekly Q&A [1:04:14]Here's the show notes page:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/61Subscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on SoundCloud:http://soundcloud.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXWHow to Start a Blog in 15 Minutes Or Less:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/how-to-start-a-blog-in-15-minutes-or-less/Let me help you publicize your blog:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/publicity/Here's the special discount link for Rob Percival's Complete Web Developer course:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/coupon-code-for-the-complete-web-developer-course-on-udemy/?utm_campaign=ifP81KHLDXYGet the source code in the Code Snippets section here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/web-developer-resources/Training Center:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/training

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In this episode of the John Morris Show: how to pick the right fonts for your web design, bye-bye Java, 7 future web design trends, don't be THAT guy on social when chasing clients, answering your questions and more. Here's the full line-up:You never go full caveman (ever) [1:25]Bye-bye Java and 7 future web design trends [9:44]19-year-old dude syndrome (don't be THAT guy) [27:58]How to pick the right font for your web design [38:36]How to make prospective clients like you [50:34]Weekly Q&A [1:01:24]Here's the show notes page:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/60Subscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on SoundCloud:http://soundcloud.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXWHow to Start a Blog in 15 Minutes Or Less:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/how-to-start-a-blog-in-15-minutes-or-less/Let me help you publicize your blog:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/publicity/Here's the special discount link for Rob Percival's Complete Web Developer course:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/coupon-code-for-the-complete-web-developer-course-on-udemy/?utm_campaign=LAtyFOCXQ0MGet the source code in the Code Snippets section here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/web-developer-resources/Training Center:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/training

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In this episode of the John Morris show, how to deal with haters, the sad state of web development, how to meet new people and more.Here's the line-up:How to deal with haters [1:25]The Sad State of Web Development [12:50]How to Meet New People The Right Way [27:10]How to Use White Space In Your Designs [38:47]How to get back in the freelance groove after the holidays [52:45]Weekly Web Development Q&A [1:01:06]Here's the show notes page:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/59Subscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on SoundCloud:http://soundcloud.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXWHow to Start a Blog in 15 Minutes Or Less:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/how-to-start-a-blog-in-15-minutes-or-less/Let me help you publicize your blog:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/publicity/Here's the special discount link for Rob Percival's Complete Web Developer course:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/coupon-code-for-the-complete-web-developer-course-on-udemy/?utm_campaign=yt758dM-MsSAsGet the source code in the Code Snippets section here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/web-developer-resources/Training Center:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/training

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In this episode of the John Morris show, my big thank you to you, inside CES, how to overcome fear and be aggressive with your career, color theory and my process for picking a website's colors and more.Here's the line-up:Thank you! Please listen to this [1:25]Insights for Web Developers From CES [13:54]How to Get Aggressive With Your Web Development Career [29:37]How to Pick the Best Color Scheme For Your Website [40:37]Advice for the Freelance Developer [54:56]Weekly Web Development Q&A [1:12:41]Here's the show notes page:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/58Subscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on SoundCloud:http://soundcloud.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXWHow to Start a Blog in 15 Minutes Or Less:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/how-to-start-a-blog-in-15-minutes-or-less/Let me help you publicize your blog:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/publicity/Here's the special discount link for Rob Percival's Complete Web Developer course:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/coupon-code-for-the-complete-web-developer-course-on-udemy/?utm_campaign=yt758dM-MsSAsGet the source code in the Code Snippets section here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/web-developer-resources/Training Center:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/training

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In this episode of the John Morris Show, I share the 4 responsive web design principles every web developer should know, CES, Oculus Rift, how I'm launching my wife's freelancing career, answers to your questions and more.Here's the line-up:Dealing with depression during the holidays [00:47]CES, Oculus Rift and how it relates to web development [13:00]How to avoid being a "hard to work with" developer [22:26]Responsive design principles every web developer should know[31:09]How I'm launching my wife's freelance career [44:19]Answers to your questions [59:02]Here's the show notes page:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/57Subscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on SoundCloud:http://soundcloud.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXWHow to Start a Blog in 15 Minutes Or Less:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/how-to-start-a-blog-in-15-minutes-or-less/Let me help you publicize your blog:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/publicity/Here's the special discount link for Rob Percival's Complete Web Developer course:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/coupon-code-for-the-complete-web-developer-course-on-udemy/?utm_campaign=yt758dM-MsSAsGet the source code in the Code Snippets section here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/web-developer-resources/Training Center:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/training

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In this episode of the John Morris Show, I share the Web Design trends to watch in 2016, how to send form data via email, the risk-takers mindset and how to capitalize in a competitive industry and more.Here's the line-up:Listen to This Before You Write Your New Years Resolutions [00:48]Web Design Trends to Watch in 2016[13:57]The Risk-Takers Mindset and Capitalizing In a Competitive Industry [26:58]How to Send Form Data Via Email [31:30]4 Trends That Will Disrupt the Way We Work by 2021 [40:54]Weekly WebDev Q&A [52:00]Here's the show notes page:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/56Subscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on SoundCloud:http://soundcloud.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXWHow to Start a Blog in 15 Minutes Or Less:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/how-to-start-a-blog-in-15-minutes-or-less/Let me help you publicize your blog:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/publicity/Here's the special discount link for Rob Percival's Complete Web Developer course:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/coupon-code-for-the-complete-web-developer-course-on-udemy/?utm_campaign=yt758dM-MsSAsGet the source code in the Code Snippets section here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/web-developer-resources/Training Center:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/training

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In this episode of the John Morris Show I share what web designers can learn from the Miss Universe gaffe, 6 common PHP security issues and their fixes, is it worth trying Upwork, answers to your questions and more:Here's the line-up:Why Web Development in 2015 Is Different and How To Win [00:44]What Web Designers Can Learn From the Miss Universe Gaffe [9:58]A Winning Mindset For Web Developers [19:31]6 Common PHP Security Issues and Their Fixes [25:20]Is It Really Worth Trying Upwork? [33:03]Weekly WebDev Q&A [40:14]Subscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on SoundCloud:http://soundcloud.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXWHow to Start a Blog in 15 Minutes Or Less:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/how-to-start-a-blog-in-15-minutes-or-less/Let me help you publicize your blog:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/publicity/Here's the special discount link for Rob Percival's Complete Web Developer course:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/coupon-code-for-the-complete-web-developer-course-on-udemy/?utm_campaign=ytHqhQWSejWt4Get the source code in the Code Snippets section here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/web-developer-resources/Training Center:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/training

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In this episode of the John Morris Show we dive into the new features in PHP 7, using the MVC design pattern, writing your bio on Upwork to get more clients, our weekly Q&A and more.Here's the lineup:Opening and Managing Negativity in the Web Developer Community [00:37]The New Features in PHP 7 [13:40]The Thinking Trap That Stops Most Developers From Being Successful [24:28]MVC: What You Need to Know [35:08]Writing Your Upwork Service Description [48:27]Weekly WebDev Q&A [1:03:34]Visit the show notes page for this episode:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/54Get Cash Back for Shopping You Already Do Online With Ebates:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/ebatesGet premium web hosting for less than $5/month:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/bluehostHow to Start a Blog in 15 Minutes Or Less:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/how-to-start-a-blog-in-15-minutes-or-less/Let me help you publicize your blog:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/publicity/Hosting designed specially for your WordPress site:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/wpengineHere's the special discount link for Rob Percival's Complete Web Developer course:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/coupon-code-for-the-complete-web-developer-course-on-udemy/?utm_campaign=ytHqhQWSejWt4Get the source code in the Code Snippets section here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/web-developer-resources/Training Center:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/trainingSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on SoundCloud:http://soundcloud.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW

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In this episode of the John Morris Show we cover: how to use a queue to speedup the processing of tasks in PHP, the advice an ex-Microsoft enginer has for developers, how this year's holiday sales should send a clear message to web developers, the little-talked-about secret to success on Upwork and answers to your questions.Show notes page:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/53How to Start a Blog in 15 Minutes Or Less:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/how-to-start-a-blog-in-15-minutes-or-less/Let me help you publicize your blog:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/publicity/Here's the special discount link for Rob Percival's Complete Web Developer course:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/coupon-code-for-the-complete-web-developer-course-on-udemy/?utm_campaign=ytZn4HahsFAbYGet the source code in the Code Snippets section here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/web-developer-resources/Training Center:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/trainingSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on SoundCloud:http://soundcloud.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW

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Here's my web developer resources page:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/web-developer-resources/Here's the special discount link for Rob's course:http://johnmorrisonline.com/cwdcTraining Center:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/trainingSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on SoundCloud:http://soundcloud.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW

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Do the oDesk skills tests really matter when you consider the answers are available everywhere on the web? Thing is, the upside of getting high scores on these tests is very limited; however, the downside of NOT having them is enormous.Full explanation here: http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/how-important-are-the-odesk-testsHere's the question:"How important are the oDesk tests, while all the questions are readily available on the web?"Here's the Twitter link:https://twitter.com/HtmlfiveDev/status/588938604065390592Here's the special discount link for Rob's course:http://johnmorrisonline.com/cwdcCheck out my recommended resources here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/recommendations/Training Center:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/trainingSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on SoundCloud:http://soundcloud.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXWGrab my PHP and MySQL 101 course on BitTorrent here:http://goo.gl/Z7qaaSGrab my Responsive Web Design 101 course on BitTorrent here:http://goo.gl/llk0djDonate via Fan Funding here:https://www.youtube.com/user/JohnMorrisVideoOh and share this baby! For real! (And, thanks!)

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Full explanation here: http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/what-are-the-best-sources-of-potential-freelance-jobsHere's the question:"What are the best sources of potential clients?"Here's the Quora link:http://www.quora.com/What-are-the-best-sources-of-potential-clients/answer/John-Morris-67Here's the special discount link for Rob's course:http://goo.gl/ifi3SYCheck out my recommended resources here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/recommendations/Training Center:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/trainingSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on SoundCloud:http://soundcloud.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXWGrab my PHP and MySQL 101 course on BitTorrent here:http://goo.gl/Z7qaaSGrab my Responsive Web Design 101 course on BitTorrent here:http://goo.gl/llk0djDonate via Fan Funding here:https://www.youtube.com/user/JohnMorrisVideoOh and share this baby! For real! (And, thanks!)

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Full explanation here: http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/how-to-eradicate-annoying-scope-creep/Here's the question:"How do I deal with scope creep on freelance projects without being mean?"Here's the special discount link for Rob's course:http://goo.gl/ifi3SYCheck out my recommended resources here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/recommendations/Training Center:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/trainingSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on SoundCloud:http://soundcloud.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXWGrab my PHP and MySQL 101 course on BitTorrent here:http://goo.gl/Z7qaaSGrab my Responsive Web Design 101 course on BitTorrent here:http://goo.gl/llk0djDonate via Fan Funding here:https://www.youtube.com/user/JohnMorrisVideoOh and share this baby! For real! (And, thanks!)

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Full post here: http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/what-makes-a-great-web-developer/Here's the question:"What makes a great web developer?"Here's the link on Quora:http://www.quora.com/What-makes-a-great-web-developer/answer/John-Morris-67Here's the special discount link for Rob's course:http://goo.gl/ifi3SYCheck out my recommended resources here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/recommendations/Training Center:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/trainingSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on SoundCloud:http://soundcloud.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXWGrab my PHP and MySQL 101 course on BitTorrent here:http://goo.gl/Z7qaaSGrab my Responsive Web Design 101 course on BitTorrent here:http://goo.gl/llk0djDonate via Fan Funding here:https://www.youtube.com/user/JohnMorrisVideoOh and share this baby! For real! (And, thanks!)

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What's the fastest way to learn HTML, CSS and jQuery? This video gives you some simple instructions for self-learning, in general... AND a step-by-step resource list for learning HTML, CSS and jQuery specifically.Here's the question:"What's the fastest way to learn HTML, CSS and jQuery in less than 30 days?"Full list of resources mentioned available here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/how-to-learn-html-css-and-jquery-fast/Here's the link on Quora:http://www.quora.com/What-is-the-fastest-way-to-learn-HTML-CSS-and-jQuery-in-one-month/answer/John-Morris-67Here's the special discount link for Rob's course:http://goo.gl/ifi3SYCheck out my recommended resources here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/recommendations/Training Center:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/trainingSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on SoundCloud:http://soundcloud.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXWGrab my PHP and MySQL 101 course on BitTorrent here:http://goo.gl/Z7qaaSGrab my Responsive Web Design 101 course on BitTorrent here:http://goo.gl/llk0djDonate via Fan Funding here:https://www.youtube.com/user/JohnMorrisVideoOh and share this baby! For real! (And, thanks!)

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Here's the special discount link for Rob's course:http://goo.gl/ifi3SYCheck out my recommended resources here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/recommendations/Training Center:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/trainingSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on SoundCloud:http://soundcloud.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXWGrab my PHP and MySQL 101 course on BitTorrent here:http://goo.gl/Z7qaaSGrab my Responsive Web Design 101 course on BitTorrent here:http://goo.gl/llk0djDonate via Fan Funding here:https://www.youtube.com/user/JohnMorrisVideoOh and share this baby! For real! (And, thanks!)

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Here's the special discount link for Rob's course:http://goo.gl/ifi3SYCheck out my recommended resources here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/recommendations/Training Center:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/trainingSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on SoundCloud:http://soundcloud.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXWGrab my PHP and MySQL 101 course on BitTorrent here:http://goo.gl/Z7qaaSGrab my Responsive Web Design 101 course on BitTorrent here:http://goo.gl/llk0djDonate via Fan Funding here:https://www.youtube.com/user/JohnMorrisVideoOh and share this baby! For real! (And, thanks!)

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Here's the question:"What are the positives and negatives of Elance and oDesk?"Here's the Quora link:http://www.quora.com/What-are-the-positives-and-negatives-of-Elance-and-oDesk/answer/John-Morris-67Check out my recommended resources here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/recommendations/Training Center:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/trainingSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on SoundCloud:http://soundcloud.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXWGrab my PHP and MySQL 101 course on BitTorrent here:http://goo.gl/Z7qaaSGrab my Responsive Web Design 101 course on BitTorrent here:http://goo.gl/llk0djDonate via Fan Funding here:https://www.youtube.com/user/JohnMorrisVideoOh and share this baby! For real! (And, thanks!)

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Here's the question:"How do people generally become (front-end) web developers?"Here's the Quora link:http://www.quora.com/How-do-people-generally-become-front-end-web-developers/answer/John-Morris-67Check out my recommended resources here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/recommendations/Training Center:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/trainingSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on SoundCloud:http://soundcloud.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXWGrab my PHP and MySQL 101 course on BitTorrent here:http://goo.gl/Z7qaaSGrab my Responsive Web Design 101 course on BitTorrent here:http://goo.gl/llk0djDonate via Fan Funding here:https://www.youtube.com/user/JohnMorrisVideoOh and share this baby! For real! (And, thanks!)

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In this episode, I share my super-ultra-sneaky-secret 9-step process for launching your freelance career from ground zero.But wait, there's more...Check out my recommended resources here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/recommendations/Subscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineTraining Center:http://goo.gl/4788A3Subscribe on SoundCloud:http://soundcloud.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXWGrab my PHP and MySQL 101 course on BitTorrent here:http://goo.gl/Z7qaaSGrab my Responsive Web Design 101 course on BitTorrent here:http://goo.gl/llk0djDonate via Fan Funding here:https://www.youtube.com/user/JohnMorrisVideoOh and share this baby! For real! (And, thanks!)

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Here's the question:"Is it bad form to negotiate for an advance or money up front when securing a free-lancing assignment?"Here's the Quora link:http://www.quora.com/Is-it-bad-form-to-negotiate-for-an-advance-or-money-up-front-when-securing-a-free-lancing-assignment/answer/John-Morris-67Training Center:http://goo.gl/4788A3Subscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on SoundCloud:http://soundcloud.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXWGrab my PHP and MySQL 101 course on BitTorrent here:http://goo.gl/Z7qaaSGrab my Responsive Web Design 101 course on BitTorrent here:http://goo.gl/llk0djDonate via Fan Funding here:https://www.youtube.com/user/JohnMorrisVideoCheck out my recommended resources here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/recommendations/If you're just not able to do any of that, a simple share with someone who could benefit from this course would be appreciate, as well.

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Here's the question:"What type of jobs are available for HTML, CSS and Javascript programmers?"Here's the Quora link:www.quora.com/What-type-of-jobs-are-available-for-HTML-CSS-and-Javascript-programmersTraining Center:http://goo.gl/4788A3Subscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on SoundCloud:http://soundcloud.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXWGrab my PHP and MySQL 101 course on BitTorrent here:http://goo.gl/Z7qaaSGrab my Responsive Web Design 101 course on BitTorrent here:http://goo.gl/llk0djDonate via Fan Funding here:https://www.youtube.com/user/JohnMorrisVideoPurchase through my affiliate links here:http://www.johnmorrisonline.com/recommendations/If you're just not able to do any of that, a simple share with someone who could benefit from this course would be appreciate, as well.

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Ever feel like you're lacking self motivation and self confidence? If so, watch this. These real life stories of transformation will inspire you to keep moving and give you the confidence you can do it.Here's the survey:http://johnmorrisonline.com/elanceTraining Center:http://goo.gl/4788A3Subscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on SoundCloud:http://soundcloud.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW

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How do you build and grow your web presence online and leverage it to meet your business goals? Check out this episode to find out how.Here's the survey:http://johnmorrisonline.com/elanceTraining Center:http://goo.gl/4788A3Subscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on SoundCloud:http://soundcloud.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW

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Here's the question:"What are the biggest obstacles for freelancers to get clients?"Here's the question on Quora:http://www.quora.com/What-are-the-biggest-obstacles-for-freelancers-to-get-clients/answer/John-Morris-67Here's the survey:http://johnmorrisonline.com/elanceTraining Center:http://goo.gl/4788A3Subscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on SoundCloud:http://soundcloud.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW

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Here's the question:"As a freelancer, how can I manage my time better when working with several projects?"Here's the question on Quora:http://www.quora.com/As-a-freelancer-how-can-I-manage-my-time-better-when-working-with-several-projects/answer/John-Morris-67Here's the survey:http://johnmorrisonline.com/elanceHere's the procrastination episode I mentioned:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9x7PQ5Xe5wTraining Center:http://goo.gl/4788A3Subscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on SoundCloud:http://soundcloud.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW

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Here's the question:"Is it true that you have to sell your soul to coding before being a successful coder?"Here's the survey:http://johnmorrisonline.com/elanceTraining Center:http://goo.gl/4788A3Subscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on SoundCloud:http://soundcloud.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW

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Here's the question:"How much do freelance full stack web developers make annually?"Here's the question on Quora:http://www.quora.com/How-much-do-freelance-full-stack-web-developers-make-annually/answer/John-Morris-67Training Center:http://goo.gl/4788A3Subscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on SoundCloud:http://soundcloud.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW

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Here's the question:"What do self-taught web developers wish they had known before they started?"Here's the question on Quora:https://www.quora.com/What-do-self-taught-web-developers-wish-they-had-known-before-they-started/answer/John-Morris-67Training Center:http://goo.gl/4788A3Subscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on SoundCloud:http://soundcloud.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW

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How do you write job proposals on Elance, oDesk and Freelancer.com that get you hired?In this podcast, I cover the 5-step formula I used to immediately stand out and make it almost impossible for a client to say no.Plus, the one thing you should NEVER doing when write a job proposal because it will instantly turn clients off and get your proposal throw in the "rejected" pile.Take the survey here:http://johnmorrisonline.com/elanceTraining Center:http://goo.gl/4788A3Subscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on SoundCloud:http://soundcloud.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW

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Here's the question:"Hi John. Here is the question. I'm the one in charge of making the proposals at Freelancer, Elance and oDesk for a really small company (we are 5 developers, and I'm the salesperson). There are two things that scare me the most: my english level/accent and my ignorance on the matter (coding, I only know, for example, what PhoneGap does but I don't know how). Can you give me some suggestions? I receive feedback, but I can't manage to stay with me! Thanks for your help. BTW, your podcasts are excellent. Keep on the good work!"Training Center:http://goo.gl/4788A3Subscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on SoundCloud:http://soundcloud.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW

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Here's the question:"Do developers memorize all tags, classes and functions?"Here's the question on Quora:http://www.quora.com/Do-developers-memorize-all-tags-classes-and-functions/answer/John-Morris-67Training Center:http://goo.gl/4788A3Subscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on SoundCloud:http://soundcloud.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW

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Here's the question:"What are the different ways to get freelance web development work online other than typical freelance websites (elance, odesk etc.)?"Here's the question on Quora:http://www.quora.com/What-are-the-different-ways-to-get-freelance-web-development-work-online-other-than-typical-freelance-websites-elance-odesk-etcSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on SoundCloud:http://soundcloud.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW

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Here's the LinkedIn article:https://www.linkedin.com/today/post/article/5-pages-every-web-designer-should-have-website-john-morrisSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on SoundCloud:http://soundcloud.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW

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Here's the question:"Which is the best course for website development, design or WordPress theme development in order to get me better freelancer jobs?"Here's the question on Quora:http://www.quora.com/Which-is-the-best-course-for-website-development-design-or-WordPress-theme-development-in-order-to-get-me-better-freelancer-jobsSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on SoundCloud:http://soundcloud.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW

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Here's the question:"How can a freelancer win their first job on Elance? And how to make the client trust someone with no reputation on the site yet? Even if the freelancer has a great portfolio and added all the required skills, the client will still look for how many jobs one completed and will also need to check previous ratings."Here's the question on Quora:http://www.quora.com/How-can-a-freelancer-win-their-first-job-on-Elance-And-how-to-make-the-client-trust-someone-with-no-reputation-on-the-site-yetSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on SoundCloud:http://soundcloud.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW

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Here's the question:"Is it really worth trying Elance and Freelancer.com? I am a web developer from Australia. I joined Elance few months ago and Freelancer.com a week ago. I have been trying Elance for months and have been totally unsuccessful at winning bids.""There are a few things I have noticed. I am always competing against the cheap rates from India and other countries that I find it impossible to beat. There are people placing bids with $10/hr and clients wanting high-quality professional websites for under $500, which I find absolutely impossible to deliver. There are higher budget ads as well but I think majority of the projects have very low budget. Is Elance really only good for people from countries that can work on lower rate? How can I improve my chances of winning a bid?"Here's the question on Quora:http://www.quora.com/Is-it-really-worth-trying-Elance-and-Freelancer-comSubscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW

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Here's the question:"With regard to the business of freelancing (specifically web design and development), is it possible for people in developing regions of the world (India and Eastern Europe, to name a few) to command equal rates as people in 1st world countries? If the answer is yes, then how?"Here's the question on Quora:http://www.quora.com/With-regard-to-the-business-of-freelancing-specifically-web-design-and-development-is-it-possible-for-people-in-developing-regions-of-the-world-India-and-Eastern-Europe-to-name-a-few-to-command-equal-rates-as-people-in-1st-world-countries-If-the-answer-is-yes-then-howSubscribe on YouTube:youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on iTunes:goo.gl/RggnXW

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Here's the question:"Is there a general process HTML and CSS experts go through when coding up their work? What are some tips and techniques that separate how they work from how non-experts work?"Here's the question on Quora:http://www.quora.com/How-do-HTML-and-CSS-experts-think-and-do-their-thing/answer/John-Morris-67Subscribe on YouTube:youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on iTunes:goo.gl/RggnXW

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Here's the question from Ty Harrison:"Hey John I'm 16 years old and I want to become the best coder I can be. But I don't where to start i know a bit of html but that's about it . I listened to your great video of coder wisdom and from that i want to get into a certain language that would be easy for me to grasp ,are there any books or learning lessons I could take to start my passion for code early? Oh and your ranting was very helpful."Subscribe on YouTube:http://youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW

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Here's the question:"I need more business for my freelance SEO services, how do I get busier with more clients each month?"Here's the Quora question:http://www.quora.com/I-need-more-business-for-my-freelance-SEO-services-how-do-I-get-busier-with-more-clients-each-month/answer/John-Morris-67Subscribe on YouTube:http;//youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW

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Here's the question:"What is the best way to estimate the time for freelancing PHP/JS web apps projects?"Here's the Quora question:http://www.quora.com/What-is-the-best-way-to-estimate-the-time-for-freelancing-PHP-JS-web-apps-projectsSubscribe on YouTube:http;//youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on iTunes:goo.gl/RggnXW

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Here's the question:"I can code both front-end and backend (using PHP). Can I still make money with that skill as a freelancer. Anyone with similar experience? I know this question is too general but just want to share experience and insight with veteran freelancer."Here's the quora question:http://www.quora.com/Can-I-still-make-money-freelancing-in-web-design-HTML5-and-web-development-PHPSubscribe on YouTube:http;//youtube.com/johnmorrisonlineSubscribe on iTunes:http://goo.gl/RggnXW

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Here's the question on Quora I referenced:http://www.quora.com/What-are-5-essential-skills-every-Web-Developer-should-haveHere's my profile on Quora:https://www.quora.com/John-Morris-67Here's the LinkedIn article I mentioned:http://goo.gl/sEOmXP

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So many people are focused on WHY clients/customers buy their products and services. But, they're missing an even more important question... WHO do they buy from. I answer THAT question in this video.Download the cheat sheet here: http://www.johnmorrisonline.com

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Read the full post here: http://wp.me/p1MVYs-OlWatch the YouTube video here: http://youtu.be/RpgTS3VZltADownload the cheat sheet here: http://johnmorrisonline.comHow can a newbie freelancer become popular in freelancing websites?You gain popularity by doing more work and getting good reviews and recommendations from the clients you work with.Elance uses a sophisticated algorithm to determine an individual freelancer’s level. You can see this level displayed on the side of your profile.This level is important because it plays a major role in how you show up in profile listings throughout Elance. In general, the higher your level the more likely you are to show up at the top of those lists and get seen by potential clients.However, there is an equally important ranking factor that I see many new and even advanced freelancers miss…Listen to this episode to learn what it is.

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Download the 7 Strategies to turn your code into cash cheat sheet here: http://www.johnmorrisonline.com?utm_campaign=7_strategies&utm_source=soundcloud&utm_medium=sc_description&utm_content=jms014

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Some clients just suck. There’s really no nice way to put it. Learning how to expose and avoid them BEFORE you let them hire you will keep you from tearing your hair out (and stave off the gray hair for just a few more years).Of course, it’s fun to joke about it… but dealing with hellish clients is actually serious as… well hell!That’s because getting good at avoiding clients who just don’t fit well with your personality and how you operate will help you avoid getting seriously burnt out and overwhelmed.And, it’ll keep you loving your job which will make you happier (and helps you make more money).

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Download my 7 Strategies to Turn Your Code Into Cash cheat sheet for free here: http://www.johnmorrisonline.com?utm_source=soundcloud&utm_content=jms012&utm_medium=sc_descriptionGetting your first web design client is probably the most important thing you can do for your career...Because it clears up all the confusion you have about getting paid to code and helps you practice delivering for clients.In this video, I give the three steps you'll need to follow in order to get your first client. Check it out and let me know how it goes!

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Download my 7 Strategies to Turn Your Code Into Cash cheat sheet here: http://johnmorrisonline.com?utm_source=soundcloudIn this episode of the John Morris Show, I show you how to position yourself and your services in a way that highlights your advantages and helps you get more freelance IT jobs.All Episodes: http://johnmorrisonline.com/johnmorrisshow

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How to Get Hired on Elance and oDesk by John Morris

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2014 Trends That Could Make You Obsolete by John Morris

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Why Does Coding Take Forever to Learn? You're Making THIS Mistake by John Morris

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Separation of Concerns, MVC, and How to Get Started as a Freelance Coder by John Morris

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Havee You Lost Your Passion for Coding? by John Morris

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