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Always be marketing. That's Satta Hightower's advice as a 14-year freelancer. Do these 4 things every week to keep your pipeline full of just the right clients.

How do you start finding a niche when it's so personal to you? Try this 5 question strategy to get yourself started.

Moxie, formerly Hectic, has a new look, but the same commitment to making freelancers lives easier with better software and flexible structure.

In her workshop, Kat Boogaard shares the strategy and actual email she sent to book $3K in new assignments.

Dana Miranda from Healthy Rich teaches us how to set your calendar double your freelance income.

Some of our best notes (plus Q&A!) from Austin L. Church's workshop on a full freelance sales process.

Sustaining a profitable freelance business with a steady stream of clients? It's not a pipe dream. A pipeline is the answer.

7 practical steps for when you start dreaming about a full time career in freelancing. (Tips on convincing your mom not included.)

We're on a mission to empower every entrepreneurial mind to turn passion into success.

If you're doing one of these jobs, you're in exactly the right position to be needed by everyone in 2023.

No one likes chasing down an overdue invoice. With these 6 tips, we'll help you navigate how to legally set up late fees and best practices for collecting them.

If you’re ready to start freelance writing but worried you have no experience, no connections, and no idea what you’re doing, don’t worry. Follow our guide for getting started on the right foot.

Side hustles are a great way to earn additional income and pick up unique job skills. Here are some of the more unusual side gigs that can make you money.

Editing your own writing can be hard. Discover 15 editing tools to help improve your writing…even if you’re not a pro writer.

These 5 strategies won't magically make clients appear, but they will give you a foundation to intentionally pursue sustainable growth for your entrepreneurial dreams.

Freelance offices come in all shapes and sizes — but the best ones still share common traits. Here’s how you should build your workspace to maximize productivity.

Sometimes freelancing is a team sport. Here's how to make collaboration way easier.

In the season wrap, you can experience the love and excitement we have for these weekly conversations. We’re so thrilled to be part of this podcast—we hope that you have as much fun with it as we do!

The key to attracting more clients, getting more work and increasing your revenue as a freelancer is simple – create valuable content. Find out what content

This week, we’re so excited to bring you the most important episode of the podcast so far. We’re excited to introduce you to Olivia, Darryl’s daughter and the Hectic Podcast’s biggest fan!

Yann Ilunga has interviewed renowned guests, organized global conferences, and seen extraordinary success - all while enjoying the freedom and flexibility that comes with running his own business.

Our favorite podcasts for freelancing advice, tips, and inspiration

Katherine Barner is committed to helping others live the lives they desire and deserve. Though she loves her work as a trauma and grief counselor, she is so much more than this role.

When you're a self-taught photographer it's easy to get caught up in self-doubt and comparison. So how do we contest such feelings and stay hungry in the face of imposter syndrome?

Are you dissatisfied with your life or the season you’re in? Do you wish you could just pinpoint the reason you’re stuck so you can change it? If so, this is the episode for you.

Taking regular breaks and getaways is important to maintain a healthy freelancing lifestyle. Here’s how to make your next vacation as convenient and stress-free as possible.

Over the past eight years, she’s built a thriving career as a freelance writer. Kat Boogaard spends her days completing projects, sharing everything she’s learned with other freelancers, and enjoying time with her growing family.

Getting paid to write is just the start of the many benefits that come with being a freelance writer. Here are some of the best perks this media career offers.

Whether Colleen Welsch is working on her freelance writing work, coaching freelancers, creating social media content as an influencer, writing music, or performing comedy, she is driven by the joy these passions bring, not the money they might make.

If the idea of selling makes you cringe, forget about pushy sale tactics and annoying sales pitches. This guide for freelancers who hate sales…

For Austin Church, life is about giving everything he can give rather than taking everything he can get. That might mean freely sharing the lessons he’s learned in business or simply giving someone the benefit of the doubt.

From professional bridesmaids to ostrich babysitters, some freelancers truly take unconventional jobs to the next level.

As a successful photographer, videographer, and science writer, Marley Parker knows taking the leap to full time freelance was the most extreme and also the best decision she could have made.

Finding the best freelance clients can be difficult, but there are certain characteristics you should always look for.

Todd McClain is a stilt walker, stunt man, and children’s book author. He’s also a freelancer whose business practices can help you with your own career. Hard to believe? Here’s what he has to say.

Hear how Amber Malone has been affected by the stigma of mental health, how she’s healing from it, and why she is committed to helping others through her experiences.

Freelancers are change makers. So let’s talk about how we can create change by moving towards intentional advocacy and empathy in how we see and support our marginalized clients. 

A simple guide to replace toxic work habits with positive ones.

With over 20 years of freelancing and entrepreneurship under his belt, Justin Park has learned the value of perseverance as he works toward his goals.

For freelancers who experience imposter syndrome, making a few key adjustments to recurring thought patterns can turn negative self-talk into motivation. ‍

Will AI writing bots make human freelance writers obsolete? Here’s why you shouldn’t see bots as your replacements — and how you can stay relevant in the age of automation.

As an artist, comedian, actor, voice actor, painter, and perhaps creative/genius, Becky Jo Harris has a lot to teach about chasing new experiences and overcoming imposter syndrome.

Recessions create many problems for businesses — but they can also provide plenty of opportunities for the capable freelancer. Here’s how to take advantage of them.‍

Think branding is all about logo design and catchy names? Think again. Here’s how to build an effective brand that’s based on your unique values and work ethic.

We often see burnout as a symptom reserved for those who are working full-time. What if it can actually impact all of us in different ways as we pursue freelance work?

What does it really mean to have confidence when you dive into freelancing — and how can you develop your own self-confidence? Here’s how to get past the dreaded imposter syndrome and be more self-assured.

Make this the year you invest in improving your writing skills – here are 10 things to try that will help you level up and express your ideas more effectively.

Learn how to develop the best freelance work ethic by working smarter—and working less.

As a growing number of workers make freelancing a career, Hectic offers free and paid versions to help them increase productivity and earn more money, as well as providing continuing education for freelancers to grow their skills.

Sometimes, you just need to know someone else has been there too. Check out these 10 people who share their freelance experience in lovely and human ways.

This is why your health and well-being is the most important practice in building a successful freelancing business.

Talking to yourself with compassion can help you get things done.

Supporting a wide range of voices and experiences is so important to us. Find out some of the reasons why we value leaving no one behind in freelance.

Can Honeybook’s small business tools work for freelancers? See why Moxies made-for-freelancers features, prices, and resources are a better fit.

Ready to build a high-paying freelance career? Here are the best paying freelancing jobs for 2022.

Ever wanted to give back with your freelance work? In this article we chat about what this could look like and why it matters.

Don’t settle for Dubsado’s hard-to-use small business tools. Pay less and do more with tools and resources made just for freelancers.

You're ready to have a full-time job and pursue your dream life in freelance! Learn about what will help you get started on this busy and exciting journey.

Don’t pay more for freelance tools that do less. See how Moxie can help you run your business, your way, for half the price.

That’s a wrap! Reflecting on everything we’ve learned from our guests and ourselves during season three.

If your freelance work is blending in with your personal life in a way that’s draining & maybe even unsustainable, we've got some news (but mostly tips) for you.

Learn what to really expect from the freelancing lifestyle in this post that reveals the truth behind common myths about freelancing.

With these qualities, you have a good foundation for freelance success for a long time.

Meant for me: Taking ideas and running with them, because you never know where they might lead

There are plenty of ways to make more money as a freelance writer that don’t involve asking for a raise. Here are six strategies to earn that bigger paycheck!

Cultivating space to learn, heal, and evolve with grace so we can be who we want to be through every stage of life.

We're excited about these new updates to Hectic driven by feedback from our users.

Is freelancing a good way to make money? The real question you need to ask is, "How much money do you want to make?"

Talking about it: How sharing & connecting with others through our adversity can bring validation & healing to some of our deepest hurts.

The fear of getting started can be unnerving. Let's take a look at how to overcome that fear and embrace the journey.

Do you often feel being a freelancer is too isolating? Here’s how to find freelance communities that will provide you with the help and support you need to succeed.

A beautiful symphony: Understanding our strengths so we can use them to create amazing things as a powerful team.

Enjoying the process: Learning to tell better stories and discovering how to shape your own story along the way.

On getting the time, money, and quality of life I want (part 3 of 3).

Taking the lead with some new features. Part 2 of 3.

Becoming the main character in my own life. Part 1 of 3.

How do you craft a freelancer bio that speaks to well-paying clients? By keeping the needs of those clients in mind as you showcase your experiences and accomplishments. Here’s how.

I want to make monsters: How showing up and taking the time to learn what you want can spark a beautiful, passion-centered journey.

Work with your biological makeup, not against it! Understanding your natural energy levels throughout the day can help optimize your workflow for more productive and successful outcomes. 

Becoming students of life: Using mindfulness, authenticity, and self-discovery to find — and love — your place in the world.

Fledgling freelance writers need to publish work that showcases their interests if they want to write in a desired niche. Here are two proven strategies for building a writing portfolio that gets you that dream career.

Creative slumps can be a drain on our mental health & even our freelancing. Check out some of our tips for getting out of them & rediscovering your creativity.

In search of freedom: Doing the hard stuff today to create a more inclusive, attainable, and passion-driven tomorrow.

“Talking during the movie” may sound like a strange job description. But many YouTube reactors are building a lucrative freelance career by doing just that. Here’s how.

Breaking the link between who we are and what we do: Changing the way we approach, find identity in, and value our work.

Strive for inefficiency to spend more time focusing on the things you value and love.

Ever dream of making a living with your voice? Professional voice actor Becky Jo Harris shares how to build a successful freelance voice over career.

Alice is defying conventional wisdom in every way, most importantly with her new printed (yep, with paper and ink) newspaper, Pandaemonium.

Improve your videos with a great lighting set-up, no matter what your budget.

What happens when you carve out time to implement a daily writing practice into your life? Let's chat about 5 of the amazing benefits of writing every day.

I am my ancestors’ wildest dream: Harnessing storytelling to build a foundation and future for the generations to come.

We’re talking about Bruno: Exploring and normalizing mental health support through self-knowledge, mentorship, and sharing your story.

Put your best foot forward marketing your freelance business.

Asking your own questions during a job interview helps familiarize freelancers with a client’s policies and expectations. Here are 12 questions you need to ask in every job interview. 

Using creativity to nourish your soul, connect with who you are, and discover all of the amazing things you’re capable of.

Leaning into the journey that brought you here now so you can grow into the person you want to be tomorrow.

Pitching your own freelance projects helps you control the direction of your career. Here’s how to craft some winning pitches.

Little to lose and so much to gain: How to get out of your head, be curious about people, and just do that thing you’re aching to do.

What does it mean to look to our BIPOC ancestors for creative inspiration? Let's reflect on the idea of getting inspired by those who came before us.

Think asking for a raise is tough? Imagine getting multiple freelance clients to increase your rates. Here are six ways to earn that higher paycheck.