We hoped the gig economy would usher in a new era of autonomy and abundance, but the economics didn’t pan out. This environment has become even more challenging during COVID and may persist long after with so many professionals leaving their 9-5 to start their own business. So, how do you stand out from the crowd without lowering your rate or self-esteem?
We’ll discuss all this and more during a fireside chat with Shirley Yang, VP of Community at Braintrust, the first global freelance network controlled by its users.
Takeaways
- Develop and leverage the critical soft skills needed to win over and retain clients
- Learn how and why to charge your true value for the work you perform
- Discover why saying “no” to some opportunities is the key to success and operating in your Zone of Genius
- Learn how to build a flywheel for your freelance business and how that works with your sales funnel
- Discover how to leverage a broader community for resources and support
Preparation
- You will need access to a laptop or computer as well as a strong internet connection. Please make sure to download the <ahref=”https: zoom.us=”” ent?zcid=”2582″”>Zoom</ahref=”https:> app to ensure there are no connectivity issues.
- Registrants will receive the Zoom link via email, in the confirmation email and in the 24-hour reminder email from General Assembly.