Must watch for any (future) freelancer!
Donn Felker is a software developer and freelancer with over 20 years of experience in the industry. In this episode, we will talk about his new book “Freelance Tactics” and answer all your questions about freelancing, like how to get started and find clients, how to set your hourly rate, if you should use Upwork, and much more.
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Links for this episode:
Donn’s book Freelance Tactics: https://www.amazon.com/-/de/dp/B09DGKLC28/ref=sr_1_1?__mk_de_DE=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&dchild=1&keywords=freelance+tactics&qid=1631877795&sr=8-1
Free chapter 2.1 Method: https://new-consultant-rates.donnfelker.com/
Freelancing for Software Developers playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVUm4IewkTXrfq1mSs3Q1_Dsp8oPC5BMe
Donn’s website & social accounts:
https://www.donnfelker.com/
https://twitter.com/donnfelker
https://www.instagram.com/donnfelker/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnfelker
AndroidJobs.IO: https://androidjobs.io
Copywriting Secrets book: https://www.amazon.com/-/de/dp/1640854622/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=copywriting+secrets&qid=1631877935&sr=8-1
Timestamps:
0:00 – Introduction
1:39 – Sponsor: Stream
7:01 – How to get freelance clients
24:28 – Success on Upwork
36:05 – Hourly vs fixed price
39:18 – How to set your rate
48:17 – Negotiation tips
56:59 – Importance of a contract
1:02:42 – Live below your means
1:04:44 – Freelancing vs full-time job
1:17:26 – The future of Android, Flutter & Web Apps
1:26:25 – More about Donn
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