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Freelance Jumpstart Podcast093: Position Yourself As A Brand StrategistBOOKSThe Brand Gap: https://amzn.to/35aDPAxThe Business of Expertise: https://amzn.to/2ZiyEuCMore Books on Brand Strategy: https://kit.co/nathanallotey/learn-br... /TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction00:46 - What is Strategy?02:45 - Overcome Imposter Syndrome03:56 - Teach Everything You Know05:19 - Write Case Studies07:08 - Change Your Target Market09:25 - Don't Offer Strategy First11:32 - Branding Book Recommendations12:55 - Conclusion
2020-09-0814 minFreelance Jumpstart PodcastQuote Given to Client was "Too High" [Traffic Talk]In this episode of traffic talk we look to answer a question about how to answer clients when they say your quote is too high.For more context here is the original question:Recently send out a quote to a prospective client and they said my quote was on the high side? How do I approach this nicely without giving too much discount?Freelancers out there, how do you price your services? I’m a digital marketer.Resources mentioned in this episode:https://nathanallotey.com/resources/10-must-ask-questions-guide/https://nathanallotey.com/tv...
2019-12-1418 minFreelance Jumpstart Podcast079: You Don't Have a BusinessI was watching a video on YouTube and the person in the video was an animator. They were discussing how they and others with similar channels review animation, movies, comics and sometimes illustrate and animate popular characters.
I live in a state of constant anxiety, I could wake up one day and the channel I worked so hard to build has been demonetized. This is our livelihood and how we eat...
Here’s the thing: The Platform has the Power
You may have built up your channel and provided entertainment but YouTube created th...
2019-07-0627 minFreelance Jumpstart PodcastMy Friend Stole My Ideas and Hired Someone Else [Traffic Talk]Episode Notes: https://freelancejumpstart.tv/78
In this episode a designer suggested that his friend meet up with him and they strategize how to increase their online presence and create strategy so they can compete online with their competitors. After a verbal agreement the friend took the advice and strategy but then hired another designer who was cheaper. Who's in the right?
Productized Consulting:
https://nathanallotey.com/tv/064-productized-consulting-with-jane-portman/
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2019-06-0117 minFreelance Jumpstart Podcast078: 5 Ways to Transform Your PortfolioThe 5 Ways to transform you portfolio are:
Copy Other Agencies
Show Your Process
Add Visual Storytelling
Using Mockups
Your About Section
References in this episode:
https://nathanallotey.com/tv/059-freelancer-vs-consultant-vs-agency/
https://nathanallotey.com/tv/067-never-call-yourself-a-freelancer/
https://nathanallotey.com/tv/068-your-job-title-matters-cory-mccabe-interview/
I used to believe if I focused on having great skill that was enough to attract clients. As long as I could prove I worked harder or produced better work then somebody else I would always be the client's choice.
This couldn't have been further from the truth. The truth is it doesn't...
2019-05-2737 minFreelance Jumpstart Podcast077: The Pro and the PenDo you feel like you have no creative control when completing projects for clients? Be a professional, not an amateur.
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2019-05-1515 min
Freelance Jumpstart PodcastDo Clients Ruin Your Work with Changes? [Traffic Talk]For this episode of Traffic Talk we look at the answer the question: My client has taken my beautiful work and ruined it with their suggestions! What can I do?
How to Stop Endless Client Feedback:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ppc7VUswe5w
Speak Up for Your Work:
https://youtu.be/IZtFFcx5_3w
Thanks for the Feedback (Book):
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0143127136/
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2019-04-0314 min
Matt ReportProductized & niche business owners sound off on the changes of WordPressThis is the first roundtable of Season 8 where Matt Medeiros, Jason Resnick, Sara Dunn, and Nathan Allotey discuss the changes in the WordPress community. Each business owner talks about the challenges over the past year and how they have specialized in a niche or WordPress service.
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2018-10-2636 min
Freelance Jumpstart TVExplaining Your Value in a Saas Niche [Traffic Talk]For this episode of Traffic Talk we answer a question that came in from email about someone who doesn't know how to clearly define the expensive problem that they're solving in the area of client success. For their business they help saas companies reduce churn, or the amount of people who cancel their plans on a monthly basis.
Baremetrics Open StartUpsPrice Intelligently
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2018-08-2319 minFreelance Jumpstart TV069: The Value of Getting a CoachAt some point in your business you will need a coach to guide you toward your goals. However, not every coach will work for you. There are 2 types of coaching and you need to know which one fits your learning style.
Personal Coaches
Playbook Coaches
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2018-08-1809 minFreelance Jumpstart TVHow Much Does a 3 Page Website Cost? [Traffic Talk]For this episode of Traffic Talk we look at the question "How much to charge for a 3 page website?" The freelancer is working with their local chamber of commerce and they are nervous about overpricing the job
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2018-08-0213 minFreelance Jumpstart TV067: Never Call Yourself a FreelancerYour title is one of the first elements that informs potential clients of your brand and how you can help. Though you may be running a freelance business if you want people to take you seriously don't call yourself a freelancer.
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2018-07-2815 minFreelance Jumpstart TVLeft Day Job for Freelance Photography [Traffic Talk]For this episode of Traffic Talk the question is centered around what to consider when leaving your day job for freelancing full time and how to find work as a photographer. The asker of the question left their job is is having a hard time finding work.
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2018-07-2616 minFreelance Jumpstart TV066: Overcoming Imposter SyndromeImposter syndrome happens when your desire for perfectionism induces self-doubt to the point to where you begin to have anxiety.
I believe this issue is something that everyone faces and there are 2 things happening.
Self Confidence - the belief you are certain in your abilities to accomplish a task. This is what you control.
Perception - This is how other people see you. You cannot control other people’s thoughts.
Let your value overtake your feelings of being a fraud.
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2018-07-2115 minFreelance Jumpstart TVOffering Web Hosting Services To Clients [Traffic Talk]For this episode of traffic talk we answer the question, "Should you host a client's website and act as the web hosting service or let a client use a different company?"
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2018-07-1917 minFreelance Jumpstart TV065: Creating a Sales FunnelA sales funnel is a sequence of steps or actions that take place that guide a potential customer from introducing them to your brand to the final step of them making a purchase and then the follow-up. In this episode we look at a practical example of to create a sales funnel for a lead magnet.
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2018-07-1425 minFreelance Jumpstart TVWhat's the Best Approach to Raise My Rate 50% [Traffic Talk]In this episode we answer a question about a college student who secured a client but after 3 years they want to raise their rate and set new expectations going forward.
Looking to level up in your freelance business? You may need Creative Coaching:
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2018-07-1215 minFreelance Jumpstart TVCan I Use Value Based Pricing? [Traffic Talk]For this episode of traffic talk we answer the question, " Charging based on value to customer vs cost of development?" The person is looking to charge money based on the fact they are saving the client money but they are unsure of how to go about doing this
Looking to level up in your freelance business? You may need Creative Coaching:
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2018-07-0512 minFreelance Jumpstart TV2018 Mid-Year ReviewPreviously I did a 2017 review and stated what my goals were for the 2018 year; therefore, I wanted to have a check in to see where I'm at as well as some of the new goals that have arisen.
Previously I stated my goals were the following:
Reach 1,000 subscribers on YouTube
Publish an audiobook
Build an Alexa Skill
Launch a Course on Pricing
Secure a sponsor for my Podcast
Launch the Traffic talk segment on my podcast
Goal income from every product in my product spectrum
Use money from freelancing to pay off student loans completely
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2018-06-3022 minFreelance Jumpstart TVHow to Explain You Don't Work for Free [Traffic Talk]For this episode of traffic talk we answer the question, "How do you politely explain to a client that you do not work for free?"
There are 2 ways to answer the question:
1) Talk to you client about setting up a monthly retainer.
2) Restate your specialty & recommend a specialist for the client’s area of need.
There's a method to referring the client:
Refer them to another freelancer.
Refer them to a software as a service.
Refer them to tutorial or free content.
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2018-06-2810 minFreelance Jumpstart TV064: Productized Consulting with Jane PortmanIn episode 63 of the Freelance Jumpstart podcast, we walked through how to stabilize your cash flow as a freelancer with the product spectrum. This is a methodology that allows you to create different levels of products so potential clients can experience how it is to work with you no matter their budget.
Jane Portman is an independent UI/UX consultant, podcast host, speaker, mother and author.
Jane wrote a great resource called Your Productized Consulting Guide, a step-by-step guide will teach you how to craft an irresistible offer, overcome typical client objections, write the perfect...
2018-06-231h 05Freelance Jumpstart TVShould I Charge a Client for Providing Files or Backups? [Traffic Talk]For this episode of Traffic Talk we answer the question "what do you do when a client continually requests files from you? Do you charge them or do you count it as good customer service?"
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2018-06-2112 minFreelance Jumpstart TV063: The Product Spectrum for FreelancersWhen I first started freelancing I was focused solely on client work. As I tried to scale my business it became obvious that I needed to diversify my product offering if I wanted a consistent cash flow for my freelance business.
In this video I unpack what building a product spectrum looks like in the life of a freelancer.
View full episode notes at: freelancejumpstart.tv/63
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2018-06-1617 minFreelance Jumpstart TVNeed Advice on How to Increase Your Hourly Rate [Traffic Talk]For this episode of Traffic Talk we answer a question about how to raise your hourly fee. A 25 year old communication designer living in New York has been working at a company doing UI/UX since college and wants to increase his rate from $35/hour to $50/hour.
View more videos on pricing:https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCwXQ_6N6UuOd93fYAGFiCWBVTEZ8JAj_
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2018-06-1415 minFreelance Jumpstart TV062: The State of Create with Justin JacksonNathan Allotey and Justin Jackson have a candid conversation about how to be successful a creator, entrepreneurship and the state of creating online courses while building a community.
Being in traffic almost killed me:https://megamaker.transistor.fm/episodes/035-being-in-traffic-almost-killed-me
You can find Justin at:megamaker.cojustinjackson.ca
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2018-06-021h 20Freelance Jumpstart TV061: ReciprocateIf you want to engage people online and build trust with others in your marketing you have to be willing to reciprocate.
The internet is becoming reduced to content marketing, email sign ups, and who can use the most growth hacking tactics in order to build an audience they can monetize so that they can continue to tell others why they're the guru of monetization. This is the short term and in the future this will not work.
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2018-05-2612 minFreelance Jumpstart TVBlacklisted by a Client? [Traffic Talk]If you've been blacklisted by a client what can you do in order to restore the relationship and turn the blacklist back into client revenue? We dive into the possibilities on this episode of Traffic Talk
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2018-05-2419 minFreelance Jumpstart TVWhen Does a Fix Become a Change? [Traffic Talk]For this episode of Traffic Talk the question comes from a reddit user who is looking to answer a question about scope creep: When Does a Fix Become a Change?
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2018-05-0211 minFreelance Jumpstart TVIs it Possible to Freelance with a Full-Time Job?You made it. If you're reading this, then you have the opportunity to witness the first question and answer episode for Traffic Talk. This question is from a Reddit user who asks: Is it possible to freelance while you have a full-time job?
View all answers at: http://nathanallotey.com/traffic-talk
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2018-04-2508 minFreelance Jumpstart TVIntroducing Traffic Talk
Traffic Talk is a new segment of the Freelance Jumpstart podcast where I answer your specific questions the business of freelance all while driving on my daily commute - https://nathanallotey.com/traffic-talk/
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2018-04-1805 min
UI Breakfast: UI/UX Design and Product StrategyEpisode 57: Pricing Strategy for Designers with Nathan AlloteyPricing is hard! But it's particularly challenging for designers, when the value of your work is so intangible. Our guest today is Nathan Allotey — web designer, digital marketing strategist, and the author of Freelance Jumpstart. Our goal is to help you create your own successful pricing strategy! We talk about different ways of charging for design work, explaining value, hourly vs daily billing, tiers, packages, and much more.
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2017-04-1452 minFreelance Jumpstart TV056: What I've Been Up To?This is what I’ve been up to lately. I’ve been spending time, writing, editing, and coding building a new online course for freelance creatives.
Tools mentioned in the video:Freelance Jumpstart: http://freelancejumpstart.comGoogle Docs: http://docs.google.comSlack: http://slack.comAdobe Premiere Pro: http://www.adobe.com/products/premiere.htmlAdobe Indesign: http://www.adobe.com/products/indesign.htmlRecord Video: Canon 70DEdit Your Writing: http://grammarly.comVideo Transcription: http://rev.comVideo hosting: http://vimeo.com (At Least the Pro...
2017-03-2419 min