2. Who the Heck is This Guy?
David Laietta - @davidlaietta
WordPress Theme Developer
Technical Support & Education
Six Years WordPress Design/Development
Three Years *Officially* Freelancing
Four Profitable Freelance Only Months
Intermediate Perspective
3. Things to Take Into Consideration
IsThis Right For Me?
Dealing With Clients
I’m The Boss!
Work Habits – Staying Focused
When Do I Need Help?
Useful Tools
Staying Connected
4. Is This Right For Me?
Irregular Income
Work/Home Life Balance
Client Relations
Do Your Research
Business Costs and Living Expenses
Available Market
Filling a Niche
Time Constraints
5. Working With Clients: Who’s the Boss?
“The Customer is Always Right”
Know When to Say No
Set Working Hours & Stick to Them
User Intermediary Services if Needed
Maintain Honesty and Accountability
Keep Clients Happy Within Reason
Garner Repeat Business and
Testimonials/Word of Mouth Marketing
6. Staying Focused
Remove Distractions
Maintain a Working Environment
Iterate on Productivity
Separate Office from Home
Differentiate Between On & Off Time
Stickto a Routine
Find Your Motivation
Set Regular Goals – Daily/Weekly/Etc.
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8. Can’t Do It All
Build Your Support Team
Build Mentor Relationships
Establish Network Fees/Barters
Know Your Weaknesses
Fill Gaps in Knowledge/Skill
Delegate to Maximize Your Impact
Don’t Overextend Promises
Learn on the Job
9. Tools of the Trade
Track Your Time – Internal and External
Harvest
Time Doctor
Keep Detailed Finances
Freshbooks
Intuit
Manage Projects Intelligently
Basecamp
Podio
10. Stay Connected
Attend Conferences, (Good) Networking
Events, Meetups
Keep Tabs on Industry Leaders
Make Time for Constant Learning
Make Time to Enjoy Yourself!