Discover a comprehensive step-by-step guide on kickstarting your freelance journey in 2026! This in-depth course will teach you how to select profitable freelance skills and build a compelling portfolio, even if you're starting from scratch. Dive into strategies for finding freelance clients through inbound, warm, and cold outreach. Learn to price your services confidently, set up efficient workflows, negotiate effectively, and secure a steady income stream. This guide is perfect for those aiming to transition into full-time freelancing or establish a successful side hustle.

If you're eager to learn how to freelance, start without experience, or enhance your client acquisition strategies, this guide is your essential resource.

00:00:00 : Intro
00:01:02 : What to expect
00:01:21 : Get your free notion board
00:01:49 : Who I am
00:02:08 : Part 1: Foundation
00:04:40 : Getting close to the money
00:05:20 : What skill to freelance
00:13:32 : Part 2: How to find clients
00:13:58 : Inbound clients
00:17:44 : Cold outbound
00:19:37 : Good cold outreach examples
00:23:11 : Warm outbound
00:27:55 : Working with clients globally
00:33:38 : Creating your portfolio
00:38:58 : Part 3: Pricing
00:40:39 : Retainer offers
00:42:36 : One-off projects
00:47:22 : Calculating your rate
00:51:00 : Retainer offer tiers
00:52:50 : Freelance pricing examples
00:55:20 : How to raise your rates
00:58:00 : How to negotiate with clients
00:59:40 : Doing test projects
01:00:03 : How to conduct a client call
01:06:43 : Following up after a client call
01:07:22 : When you’re asked to work “full-time”
01:10:50 : Creating a qualifying questionnaire for inbounds
01:12:11 : Preparing for a call with a cold client
01:13:20 : How long a client call should be
01:14:08 : Part 4: Workflow
01:15:55 : Freelance contracts
01:22:30 : Where and how to do client work
01:26:19 : Thinking in systems
01:28:00 : How to work faster as a freelancer
01:31:55 : Sending work to clients
01:34:30 : Collecting payment from clients
01:36:16 : Part 5: Longevity
01:37:32 : Keeping multiple clients
01:38:56 : Diversifying your freelance income
01:41:20 : Being easy to work with
01:45:48 : SEO + AEO for inbound leads
01:48:41 : Travelling while freelancing
01:50:57 : Closing thoughts


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