How to Succeed as an Entrepreneurial Freelancer

The word entrepreneur may call to mind an idea of a particular type of person. You may imagine someone gregarious with a winning smile and an outgoing personality. If you’re wanting to go into business for yourself as a freelancer, you may have some of those traits, but you may also wonder if there are tips that help you succeed as you start your own business as a freelancer. Some outside input from experts in the know can help clarify your thinking.

I’ve asked business coaches from around the world for an answer to an important question:

“What advice would you offer someone starting their own business as a freelancer?”

Create Systems
“It’s important to systematize early because focusing on getting money in the door without systems is a quick road to burnout or having such a mess that you end up losing clients or missing important financial obligations. So, create systems before you need them.”
Jenae Spry, MA. Productivity & Systems Strategist, Doer Entrepreneurs | Productivity Stacks

Be Personable and Helpful
“Get connected. Grow your network. Be likable. That’s easier when you’re focusing on being helpful and generous.”
Drew Hudgins | DrewHudgins.com

Know Your Specialty
“The first vital part, of course, is to work out what you actually specialize in. Don’t be a jack of all trades. Really understand on a core level what your target market is struggling with and why you’re the solution to their problems.”
Georgina Bowden, Marketing/Sales Coach | Georgina Bowden Coaching

Remove Limiting Beliefs
“Identify and remove your limiting beliefs about yourself, about money, and about business. When you do, finding clients, pricing your services, and getting work done will all happen easily!”
Maximum Rosencrantz, Business Coach | CoachMaximum.com

We’d love to add your expert opinion here too! Please reach out to us with your answer to this question:

“What advice would you offer someone starting their own business as a freelancer?”