Freelancing For Freedom: Recent Episodes
Michael Kove
My podcast for those looking to take control of their career and join the world of freelancing, solopreneurship, and working for themselves. Each episode features me sharing my experience and insights on topics such as finding and securing clients, building a successful business, managing finances and taxes, and overcoming the unique challenges that come with being your own boss. I invite guests sometimes. If you're a successful freelancer, contact me.
As a freelancer, establishing meaningful connections with potential clients is crucial for growing your business. One effective method to achieve this is through discovery calls. These initial conversations provide an opportunity to assess whether a prospect is the right fit for your services and to build rapport, ultimately turning a warm lead into a wanting customer. In this podcast I will guide you through conducting a successful discovery call with the goal of scheduling a proposal call as the next step.
AI is here to stay. Is your job at risk?
Yes and no. I know that's not the answer you wanted.
As a tech freelancer or programmer you're concerned. Rightfully so.
In this podcast I discuss what is going to happen, what trends I am seeing right now and what is best course of action to take as a freelancer.
Niching down is important for a tech freelancer as it helps them focus on a specific area of expertise and become known as an expert in that field.
If you're a tech freelancer, listen up:
By niching down, you, as a tech freelancer, can differentiate yourself from the competition, and be seen as the go-to person for a particular ability to solve a problem.
Having a niche (and expertise) leads to a steady flow of high-quality, targeted leads and increased demand for your services.
Furthermore, by specializing in a specific type of problem for a specific type of client, a you can work more efficiently and effectively, leading to increased job satisfaction and better outcomes for clients.
Additionally, niching down allows you to develop a deeper understanding of your field, which can lead to continuous improvement and innovation. Ultimately, niching down can help a you build a successful, sustainable and rewarding tech freelancing career.
In this episode I talk about freelancer mindset about being a professional problem solver.
How to properly set yourself apart from other freelancers.
How not to sound and look like an amateur
How to attract ideal clients
We will also talk about Client's mindset. Why client hires freelancers, how they expect freelancers to act.
At the end I will join this together and explain how you can capitalize on this.
YouTube video from the episode:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GETVHXrORiA
Freelancing isn't all glamour and exciting as many portray it to be.
While freelancing can provide financial stability, freedom and massive opportunity for growth, it's challenging and demanding.
If you're getting into freelancing thinking about working 4 hours per day, sip sweet alcoholic drink on the beach, while traveling to exotic destination and making the "lambo money" - you're in for a rude awakening.
Yet, freelancing is still a better alternative to a job.
Here is what Freelance Gurus do not tell you in on their sales pages.
Recording this podcast made me realise that I need to do more fun things.
And this is why I am going to double down on content.
But yes, most of the day I work and spend time with family or friends.
In this episode, I will be talking about how to position yourself properly as a tech freelancer by niching down.
I will be talking about specializing in a specific area of industry by type of client as experts in your niche.
I will also be discussing the benefits of niching down, including higher rates and more opportunities for growth. Whether you're a seasoned freelancer or just getting started, this episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to make a name for themselves in the tech industry.
You're not getting interviewed by a client.
You're discovering whether the client is a good client.
Download PDF of questions and follow along, go here:
https://freelancing.michaelkove.com/sales
As a technical freelancer (developer, designer) you want to get clarity on who your client is.
While their project is important, the most important thing to understand is the END GOAL your potential client wants to achieve.
Those questions follow an order, but might not be asked in that particular order. Few questions seem to be repetitive, however, asking all of them produces different answers.
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- What you'll get out of this podcast.
- My experience.
- Why freelance.
- How to get started.
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