Book Recommendation: The Wealthy Freelancer
Solopreneur, freelancer, consultant, independent contractor… no matter what your designation The Wealthy Freelancer offers vital and timely information to help you build your solo business. While corporate businesses downsize their ranks, the entrepreneurial world grows with those who find themselves out of a job but excited about making their own way. Now is the time to put the valuable experience you’ve gained to good use becoming your own boss. But be careful…
Having solid expertise isn’t enough to guarantee customer’s will beat a path to your door. That’s where the secrets found in The Wealthy Freelancer can help you start off on the right foot.
The author’s insist:
this isn’t a “how to start a freelance business” book. It’s really a “great ideas” book… filled with proven ideas that efficiently and predictably lead you down the road to freelance success.
Twelve Freelancing Secrets fill this volume with each chapter answering the questions that plague most newly-minted solo professionals. Doing the “50 minute focus” technique described in the chapter entitled Secret #9 is a great technique that you can squeeze in anywhere, anytime. A great technique to use when you’re tired, under deadline, or just feeling unmotivated.
The book is penned by three freelance pros, Steve Slaunwhite, Ed Gandia, and Pete Savage, who share their best practices they’ve used to grow their own businesses.
Solidly written and an easy read, the ideas presented are useful and actionable. Whether mastering the mental game or marketing your services, with a few slight tweaks you can apply the techniques to your specific niche or area of expertise.
Be sure to include this valuable addition to your personal growth library.