In this presentation, I outline the top 7 mistakes freelancers make and how to fix them for an instant boost in revenue.

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M o n e y F r e e l a n c i n g
I n s t a n t l y .
Instructor: MikeVolkin
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2. H o w t o M a k e 3 5 % M o r e M o n e y
F r e e l a n c i n g I n s t a n t l y .
7 Common Mistakes

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F r e e l a n c i n g I n s t a n t l y .
M i s t a ke # 1 - Working 8-5
• Rectifying this one mistake alone will increase your revenue 35%.
• Studies have shown that by working in the proper flow you can be more than
twice as productive (and much more efficient).
• The optimal time a human brain can stay focused is around 52 minutes given a
17-minute break.

4. H o w t o M a k e 3 5 % M o r e M o n e y
F r e e l a n c i n g I n s t a n t l y .
M i s t a ke # 2 - I n c o n s i s t e n t P r o s p e c t i n g
• When times get busy, freelancers stop prospecting for work.
• Always block off at least an hour of every work day.

5. H o w t o M a k e 3 5 % M o r e M o n e y
F r e e l a n c i n g I n s t a n t l y .
M i s t a ke # 3 - Accepting All Work
• Too many freelancers just accept all work that comes to them.
• Start filling your calendar with work that interests you the most.

6. H o w t o M a k e 3 5 % M o r e M o n e y
F r e e l a n c i n g I n s t a n t l y .
M i s t a ke # 4 - Setting your Rate Incorrectly
• Set your hourly rate too low and you come off cheap.
• Set it too high and you price yourself out of a job.
• Subtract 3 zero rule.

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F r e e l a n c i n g I n s t a n t l y .
M i s t a ke # 5 - N o t L i m i t i n g C o m m u n i c a t i o n w i t h
C l i e n t s .
• Freelancers want to react fast to their clients.
• It is a productivity killer for your freelance business
• “But Mike, how would I LOSE clients being a great communicator?”.That’s the
difference, you’re not being a great communicator, you’re being a fast
communicator.

8. H o w t o M a k e 3 5 % M o r e M o n e y
F r e e l a n c i n g I n s t a n t l y .
M i s t a ke # 6 - U s i n g t h e Tr y, F a i l , G i v e U p
A p p r o a c h .
• Marketing works well but only if you have your approached dialed in.
• Google Ads spending $200? Not enough!

9. H o w t o M a k e 3 5 % M o r e M o n e y
F r e e l a n c i n g I n s t a n t l y .
M i s t a ke # 7 - Wo r k i n g W i t h o u t G o a l s
• Like getting the car to drive somewhere but having no destination.
• You should be reviewing your goals weekly.
• don’t have to be monetary