If you happened to read one of my Business Insider Prime articles about how I quit my “normal” job 4 years ago (in 2017) and now make almost $200k a year as a freelancer, you might be wondering exactly HOW I pulled off such a feat in such a short period of time. Half of my … Read More
I had to do something I absolutely hate doing last year – I broke up with a client. It doesn’t happen very often, in fact, it’s been YEARS since I last felt the need to cut the cord and end the engagement early. I don’t even blame the client – I blame myself for ignoring … Read More
A couple of years ago, I found myself in need of a little extra help around the ‘virtual office’ and decided to begin searching for a new, part-time, entry-level graphic designer. I had a lot of expectations about what the hiring process might be like. We expected applicants to be competitive and to be inundated … Read More
Three very interesting things happened to me in 2019: I hit the $200k milestone as a freelancer on Upwork (Update: Now $400k in 2021). My freelancing success story was published in both Business Insider and Refinery29. I received a ton of negative comments about Upwork. In both of the above mentioned articles, I talk about … Read More
Part of being a successful freelancer is learning how to become a good salesperson. Presenting yourself as a knowledgeable professional who understands the needs of your clients is crucial when it comes to winning contracts. In fact, my ability to communicate my worth to my clients is one of the things that I credit to … Read More
The following article was originally published on Upwork.com in 2019. Ten years ago, Morgan Overholt began her career in a traditional corporate role. For almost a decade she endured long hours and office politics and was left wondering whether or not she was on the right path. “I was nearing the end of another nine-day … Read More
The following article is a repost from Refinery29. In our series Salary Stories, women with long-term career experience open up about the most intimate details of their jobs: compensation. It’s an honest look at how real people navigate the complicated world of negotiating, raises, promotions, and job loss, with the hope it will give young women … Read More