Mindset & Strategy Articles

Preparing to Launch Your Freelance Business

by Mat | June 30, 2021 | Design Business 101, Lifestyle & Impact, Mindset & Strategy | 0 Comments

I'm not going to make any bones about it. Starting a freelance business, especially full-time, is a BIG DEAL. You're essentially starting a business of one. This post is dedicated to the steps you should take as you are preparing to launch your freelance...

Getting Fired Taught Me These 3 Valuable Lessons

by Mat | June 23, 2021 | Customer Relationship, Design Business 101, Mindset & Strategy | 0 Comments

It was the best of times, it was the worst of times...I had just graduated college and landed my first corporate job. I had the world by a string and was excited to start my new career. I looked forward to my days at work where the office atmosphere was fun and...

Using Value-Based Pricing In Your Freelance Business

by Mat | June 17, 2021 | Design Business 101, Mindset & Strategy, Pricing & Services | 0 Comments

Have you ever asked yourself how you can charge premium rates when there are so many freelancers on services like Upwork and Fiverr that are charging bargain-basement prices? Is there a way to even stand out and be considered among all the low offers? The answer...

Proven Passive Income Ideas for Designers

by Mat | April 29, 2021 | Design Business 101, Mindset & Strategy, My Skills and Talents, Passive & Recurring Revenue | 0 Comments

What if I told you that as a graphic designer, you have some amazing opportunities right now to make money while you sleep? It may sound too good to be true, but for a freelancer used to trading hours for dollars, passive income can be a powerful tool, allowing...

Simple Ways to Create Cross-Sells and Upsells for your Current Freelance Clients

by Mat | April 22, 2021 | Customer Relationship, Mindset & Strategy, Passive & Recurring Revenue | 0 Comments

So you’ve already got your client and you’re starting to serve them well. But does your current strategy leave money on the table? Not sure? Listen up - I’ll show you how to pick up that money off the table and put it in your pocket with cross-sells and upsells to...