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Freelancing, Marketing

I know what works on LinkedIn. I’m just not doing it… yet

The real reason for my LinkedIn procrastination was the gap between knowing and doing. Here's how I defeated creation paralysis.

Stella KatelyneMay 4, 20269 min read
Marketing

6 things I should have done to get my first 1K Instagram followers

Getting 1K followers on Instagram wasn’t as easy as I thought. In this post-mortem, I reflect on the steps I wish I had taken from the start to grow my account faster—from making my content less predictable to being consistent and not waiting for everything to be perfect.

Favour DanielFebruary 8, 20265 min read
Freelancing, Marketing

how we landed our first content marketing client (without spending a dime)

A behind-the-scenes breakdown of how The Other Guys landed their first content marketing clients using cold email. Includes the actual emails we send, our follow-up cadence, the tools we use (all cheap or free), and the unfiltered truth about what worked, what didn't, and why the meetings that didn't close taught us as much as the one that did.

Nelson AnsahDecember 17, 202512 min read
Freelancing

6 productivity hacks that actually work for neurodivergent freelancers

Learn six realistic productivity hacks for neurodivergent freelancers. From body doubling to automation, find ways to work with your brain, not against it.

Elizabeth NaraineOctober 19, 20255 min read
Freelancing

5 content writing lessons from Sri Lanka

Being Sri Lankan means learning the writing business from your own experience because generic playbooks don't help. Five lessons I’ve learned from 10+ years in the field.

Shehan DiasJune 23, 20254 min read
Freelancing

5 important tips I learnt in 5 years of freelancing

Don't make the same mistakes I did five years ago. Read the top five things I'd never compromise on if I were starting my freelance journey all over today.

Oluwatobi OlaniranJune 7, 20254 min read
Freelancing

to grow your freelance business, conquer embarrassment first

Five freelancers share tips on how to get over feeling uncomfortable with self-promotion, following up, and setting rates.

Lauren ChristiansenMarch 24, 202514 min read
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