Jump In Podcast: How to Become a Freelancer

Upwork is a freelance platform with millions of freelancers and it’s free to join. You are completing your profile, searching for work, and pitching your service. Their Talent Badges are your way to build your reputation on the platform and charge more for your services. In this episode, you will... understand how Upwork Talent Badges work (Rising Talent, Top Rated, Top Rated Plus, and Expert Vetted) find out what you must do to grow on Upwork- mapping your journey learn how to work your way up on building up your Upwork Talent Badges know how to take advantage of Upwork Talent Badges to earn more money and stop the client sourcing  Insights: ''All these badges as a way to display your trust, professionalism to clients that are getting to your profile. You will also have lower fees for some projects (it will drop from 20% to 10%), and you pay zero fees if you bring your client on the platform.'' ''You have to learn to leverage these badges on raising your prices. Do not stay at the same rate you started on a Rising Talent Badge and you are now a Top Rated freelancer.'' ''If Upwork is your number one platform of getting clients, put in the work to build your way up to get the Top Rated or the Top Rated Plus badge, and your client sourcing will stop. They will find you!'' Pss, did you know that Fiverr offers you a $100 bonus when you sign up on their platform? Wow, I know, here's the signup link: https://bit.ly/3Fm0t8H  Do not sleep on your money! Get $10 in Bitcoin today: https://bit.ly/3s5cadX  Listen to the episode for more actionable insights and tips. Website and Freebies: https://www.jumpinpodcast.com/ Contact Me: [email protected] Connect with Me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jumpinpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jumpinpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/jumpinpodcast

Upwork is a freelance platform with millions of freelancers and it’s free to join. You are completing your profile, searching for work, and pitching your service. Their service fee tier is based on your earnings and long-term relationship with each client. Upwork’s business model it’s a commission type, generating 90% of the company’s earnings solely based on that. They are charging a percentage commission for every successful transaction it facilitates. In this episode, you will... understand how Upwork works for freelancers find out what fees do Upwork charges all freelancers learn how to reduce your Upwork fees as a freelancer Insights: ''Upwork rewards repetitive work with the same clients, helping you to form a relationship that is beneficial for both sides. Their system is based on lifetime billing.'' ''Despite all fees, everyone is complaining about; just see it as you having a helper, an admin person, an account, a debt collector. They automatically create the invoice for your client, send it over, make sure you are paid.'' ''Once you become a top-rated freelancer, things are becoming easier to manage, because the clients find you, you don’t have to chase for them.'' Tips: Learn to develop long-term relationships with your clients. Keep an Upwork contract open so your client doesn't have to open a new one each time: saves them time and saves you money- you will be paying less in fees. Better be safe than sorry! Upwork helps you be paid ON TIME! Get more insightful tips by listening to this podcast episode Pss, did you know that Fiverr offers you a $100 bonus when you sign up on their platform? Wow, I know, here's the signup link: https://bit.ly/3Fm0t8H  Do not sleep on your money! Get $10 in Bitcoin today: https://bit.ly/3s5cadX  Listen to the episode for more actionable insights and tips. Website and Freebies: https://www.jumpinpodcast.com/ Contact Me: [email protected] Connect with Me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jumpinpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jumpinpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/jumpinpodcast

One of the questions I get asked most in relation to my freelance business is “When do you outsource work?” For many, outsourcing freelance work is a way of staying motivated. They find that the daunting tasks are the things that halt progress and by hiring freelancers to take care of these tasks, they can get back to their core business. When you decide to outsource your workload there are a number of things to consider in order to ensure that you carry out the right steps when it comes to hiring freelancers. In this episode, you will... get the tips and tricks when it's the best time to outsource your freelance work understand the step-by-step process of how to outsource your work know what to look for when hiring and firing freelancers  Insights: ''It often seems intuitive that if you could outsource everything, you'd be able to cut the costs, raise profits, and double your revenue. But is it so?'' ''The freelancer you hire may not have the same sense of what quality is that you do, and willing to sacrifice quality for lower cost, whereas you are unwilling to compromise.'' ''Outsourcing can expand your earning potential, but it will also require more of your time.'' Tips: Learn to evaluate freelancers. Think about how long the project will take. Estimate how much work the project will require. Get more insightful tips by listening to this podcast episode  Pss, did you know that Fiverr offers you a $100 bonus when you sign up on their platform? Wow, I know, here's the signup link: https://bit.ly/3Fm0t8H  Do not sleep on your money! Get $10 in Bitcoin today: https://bit.ly/3s5cadX  Listen to the episode for more actionable insights and tips. Website and Freebies: https://www.jumpinpodcast.com/ Contact Me: [email protected] Connect with Me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jumpinpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jumpinpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/jumpinpodcast

Freelance workers are considered self-employed and even a business of one needs insurance. There are a few types of business insurance for freelancers: general liability, professional liability, business interruption, and cyber security insurance. Let’s take it one by one so you can understand which one you might need, depending on your business needs. In this episode, you will… Understand the differences between all types of freelancer insurance Find out why you should get professional liability insurance for freelancers Know how to choose the right freelancer insurance depending on your needs Get some recommendations on the best insurance companies for small businesses Insights: ''Let’s say your client sent you a work laptop and you spilled your tea on your client’s laptop. What happens next?'' ''Professional liability insurance is an important part of your business or freelance career. Whether you're a full-time employee or work independently, you'll need this type of coverage to protect yourself against lawsuits that can result in costly payouts.'' ''According to Kaspersky Labs, the average cost of a small business data breach is $86,500? If you are storing client sensitive data such as credit card number, you might want to look at cyber security insurance'' Pss, did you know that Fiverr offers you a $100 bonus when you sign up on their platform? Wow, I know, here's the signup link: https://bit.ly/3Fm0t8H  Do not sleep on your money! Get $10 in Bitcoin today: https://bit.ly/3s5cadX  Listen to the episode for more actionable insights and tips. Website and Freebies: https://www.jumpinpodcast.com/ Contact Me: [email protected] Connect with Me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jumpinpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jumpinpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/jumpinpodcast

LinkedIn Marketplace is rolling the feature for the gig workers and everyone is excited! With over 722 million members and 310 million monthly active users, for every freelancer, this means that finding new projects will become easier and more practical. In this episode, you will… Find out what LinkedIn Marketplace is and its goals Understand how you can use LinkedIn Marketplace as a freelancer Learn how to optimize your profile for LinkedIn Marketplace Insights: ''It comes at a cost, of course. LinkedIn is thinking of taking a cut of the transactions that take place on Marketplace. The payment will be supported via a digital wallet offered by Microsoft.'' ''While LinkedIn Marketplace comes with a great solution for every freelancer, this doesn’t mean it will not be competitive.'' Tips Do not stop marketing yourself on other freelance platforms or via cold calls/ emails and networking Optimize your LinkedIn profile for the LinkedIn Marketplace feature: create a portfolio, gather great reviews and refine your skills section. LinkedIn Marketplace has over 10 categories and subcategories to choose from so make sure you go through all of them before you put up your services. Optimize your service description with keywords. Pss, did you know that Fiverr offers a $100 bonus when you sign up on their platform? Wow, I know, here's the signup link: https://bit.ly/3Fm0t8H   Do not sleep on your money! Get $10 in Bitcoin today: https://bit.ly/3s5cadX   Listen to the episode for more actionable insights and tips. Website and Freebies: https://www.jumpinpodcast.com/ Contact Me: [email protected] Connect with Me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jumpinpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jumpinpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/jumpinpodcast

Hello Friends! This episode is a short one, Jump In Podcast goes on vacation and will be back in September. Remember that freelance burnout is real, so make sure you take time off to recharge and spend time with friends and family.  Jump In Podcast will be back with more goodies such as a FREE Freelance Course and more free downloadable resources. Stay safe and enjoy the last weeks of summer! Will miss you all, Doina Bejenaru

The onboarding process is you explaining to your client what your workflow is: what tasks to expect to be completed when those will be completed, deadlines, service price, payment type, how and when to reach you; what is required from them before you start the work. This is a great way to determine your customer’s goals BEFORE you start working on the project because they can let you know in a hurry what they expect to achieve, but when they see it all written down they start to filter what is important and what’s not so important for them. In this episode, you will... Understand the importance of a strong onboarding process Learn what your onboarding process should include Know how to get returning freelance clients with a successful onboarding process Insights: Never assume that your client knows what you have to do. Explain to your customer what they can expect at every step. The most successful client-freelancer relationships work best when you understand each other's workflow and perspective. Impressing your customers with an onboarding process will help you do your job better. If you don't show your customer from the start that the process will run smoothly and easily, they will find someone else to bring them clarity. Tips: It should take you no more than 20 minutes to conduct your new onboarding process. Have your onboarding process as a presentation or a PDF File. Listen to the episode for more actionable insights and tips. Pss, did you know that Fiverr offers a $100 bonus when you sign up on their platform? Wow, I know, here's the signup link: https://bit.ly/3Fm0t8H  Do not sleep on your money! Get $10 in Bitcoin today: https://bit.ly/3s5cadX  Website and Freebies: https://www.jumpinpodcast.com/ Contact Me: [email protected] Connect with Me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jumpinpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jumpinpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/jumpinpodcast

And do you know what Google, Apple, and Netflix have in common? They all recruit contractors on LinkedIn. LinkedIn is one of the best ways to find clients and it served as an effective lead magnet, it’s like a non-stop shop where potential clients can find you, as long as you have your profile optimized for search. With more than 722 million users worldwide, LinkedIn has no shortage of potential customers. Compared to all the freelancing platforms out there, LinkedIn is not so crowded and this gives you an advantage. In this episode, you will… Find out how you can optimize your LinkedIn profile as a freelancer Understand how to send cold messages on LinkedIn Learn how to find freelance opportunities on LinkedIn Insights: Freelancers are hiring freelancers and this is called outsourcing. This is why your fellow freelancers are not your competition. A big reason for you to integrate LinkedIn into your business it’s because even if your clients find you on freelance platforms, they will still check your LinkedIn presence. Tips: Your headline is searchable! You are wasting so much space on LinkedIn if you do not update your headline properly. What you should have there is the keyword ''looking'' or ''seeking''. For example, ''Graphic designer looking for the freelance project'', boom! You have three keywords: designer, looking, and freelance. And this is important because people like me, recruiters, this is how we differentiate the active and non-active seekers on the platform and we are approaching those who show the intent of jumping into a new opportunity. Same with companies that are looking to hire the next freelance team member Once you know who your ideal client is, start networking with them. Build your network, make connections. Spend at least 20 minutes a day from Monday to Friday, commenting on posts that are in your niche, comment on your ideal customers’ posts. Congratulate people on their work achievements. Pss, did you know that Fiverroffers you a $100 bonus when you sign up on their platform? Wow, I know, here's the signup link: https://bit.ly/3Fm0t8H  Do not sleep on your money! Get $10 in Bitcoin today: https://bit.ly/3s5cadX  Listen to the episode for more actionable insights and tips. Website and Freebies: https://www.jumpinpodcast.com/ Contact Me: [email protected] Connect with Me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jumpinpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jumpinpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/jumpinpodcast

I keep hearing about all these tips and tricks on how to gain more time in your day. But how I see it, we all have 24 hours a day, and all we must do is manage ourselves better, not the time we have available. You chose your working hours, but are you setting in place a process with workflows to boost your productivity? In this episode, you will... learn about the ways apps I use and helped me maximize my work and keep an eye on my freelance projects understand the importance of managing your time as a freelancer get actionable time management strategies for freelancers and business owners Insights: ''A crucial challenge in time management for freelancers is to master the art of dividing large projects into smaller tasks. That is why I felt to-do lists work great for me. I tried having it all written on paper but as I travel a lot, I started to use Google Keep for notetaking. Google Keep is a collaboration note-taking app that will synchronize all your notes where you have your Google account active: on your phone, your computer'' ''This might be too obvious, but you have to develop the ability to say ''no'' and balance out the number of projects you take.'' Tips: Keep a to-do list so you know what you are working on Choose monotasking instead of multitasking. Our brain is not wired to do more things at the same time. Use classical time management techniques such as Pomodoro timers Avoid distractions: put your phone in airplane mode and leave it in another room Rank your tasks from the most important to the least important Listen to this episode to get more actionable tips Website and Freebies: https://www.jumpinpodcast.com/ Contact Me: [email protected] Connect with Me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jumpinpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jumpinpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/jumpinpodcast

A lot of freelancers think it is underrated to ask the client for feedback. No matter how much experience you have onboard, no matter how talented you are, it is OK to feel a bit agitated before you receive your client’s review on the work you just completed. Dealing with customer feedback can be a bit frustrating but learn to turn the situation to your advantage. At first, I was nervous about asking for a testimonial, and it took me a while to get confident and to reach out to ask for feedback. Please listen carefully: the sooner you do it, the faster you will upscale your freelance business. In this episode, you will... learn about the ways you can ask for feedback from your freelance client understand the importance of feedback to upscale your freelance business and raising your rates get actionable tips on how you can guide your client to offer you phenomenal reviews Insights: ''You should understand that many clients are not sure how to write testimonials, others are busy. I had clients on Upwork that told me they had no idea there is such a feature integrated on the platform. So you have to help educate your clients on how to leave a review: if it’s on a freelance platform, guide them. If it’s via email, send them a short form or a link to a Google Form. Make sure you have it short, add some bullet points or a scale from 0-10.'' ''When you finish a project, have a wrap-up call with your client, thanking him for this collaboration and ask him if it would be OK for you to send a short feedback form.'' ''See the feedback request process to build your testimonials for your work. This will help you build your brand; will give you credibility in the eyes of your future clients. You want them to see you reliable and efficient, trustworthy and an important part of your customers’ success.’’ Tips: Make the feedback form short When you finish a project, have a wrap-up call with your client and ask for feedback If you are in an ongoing project, ask for feedback every 4-6 months Consider having the reviews highlighted on your LinkedIn profile as well There are another four important tips that worked for me- listen to this episode to write all down Website and Freebies: https://www.jumpinpodcast.com/ Contact Me: [email protected] Connect with Me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jumpinpodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jumpinpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/jumpinpodcast