Issue #8 – December 5th, 2014

Either you’re starting to slow down for the holidays or you’re cramming in as much work as you can before the end of the year. Either way, Happy December.

Listen to the Freelance Chi podcast #8

freelance-chi-issue-8.mp3

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Would you hire yourself for freelance work? (guerrillafreelancing.com)

Mike Smith asks himself a difficult but vital question. If you’re wondering how to improve in 2015 or aren’t sure what’s causing a recent slowdown, this exercise might be eye opening.

5 Secrets to Freelancing Around Your Day Job (envato.com)

I started freelancing full-time right away but it can be an easier transition if you start part-time and keep your day job. Here are a few things to keep in mind if you go that route.

Want to start freelancing in a month? (theadmin.org) SPONSOR

If you’re just getting started or you need to restart your freelance business, having a day-by-day guide can get started on the right path. Don’t waste your time doing the things that don’t matter.

How to Turn Consulting Into a Product with Brian Casel – The Freelancers’ Show (devchat.tv)

This episode of The Freelancers’ Show was great. I took a lot of advice Brian gave and am applying it to my services right now.

The Business of Freelancing, Episode 21: Brian Casel on Productized Services (doubleyourfreelancing.com)

And if you want more Brian, he was also on The Business of Freelancing with Brennan Dunn.

Freelance Freedom #363 (envato.com)

On giving thanks.

Thanks, I’ll see you next week

Eric Davis (@edavis10)