Freelancers: Here's a list of 18 clauses my lawyer told me should be in every freelance contract Thread time 🧵👇 #FreelanceTwitter (this is not legal advice) 1/

Freelancers: If you're wondering how to package services for a client... ... first figure out what the client needs to accomplish. Then propose a basket of services that will get them there It's all about problem-solution fit

Client: Does this timeline work for this deliverable? *Years of experience shows that timeline isn't reasonable and I will tire myself out if I accept it* Me: Sure! Maybe like one day more, but totally good Also me: Wow, why am I so tired all the time?

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Freelancers: The best way to make a lot of money ISN'T huge contracts and always raising your prices It's: - Land + expand with clients - Optimize your work capacity so you can deliver more Big contracts and raising prices play a role, but a smaller one than you think

Freelancing is amazing because you actually get to choose your priorities Want MONEY? Get more clients Want TIME? Turn down work that isn't a fit / set capacity limits Want LOCATION FREEDOM? Only take remote clients No other type of business gives you that level of autonomy

Content creation systems are that weird balance of being robotic for efficiency but not so robotic that the content sucks

The first thing I did when I went solo was set my daily alarm for an hour later Freelancers: What did y'all do?

I'm out of office today and I couldn't be happier about the reason

Ok so not one but TWO of my athletes qualified for provincial championships! Both are lifelong athletes, but neither had thrown shot put (the event I coach) until now In 5 weeks, they transformed from general athlete into shot putters with potential I'm so excited for them!

Freelancers: You need contracts In particular, you need contracts with the right clauses Check out this blog post for the 9 you really really should include (not legal advice) stefanpalios.com/blog/9-freelan…

This is how I congratulate my friends after they come out Happy #Pride

Freelancers: You shouldn't accept every client that comes your way EVEN IF you're not (yet) making the money you want to In my latest blog post, I share 10 reasons to turn down freelance work -- and what happens if you don't stefanpalios.com/blog/10-reason…

I've gained over 500 followers since taking an unplanned, unannounced break from le Twitter over a month ago Lesson: I'm more interesting to people when I shut up 😂