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.
types of guest pitches we’ve rejected
Most pitches don’t get turned down because you’re a terrible writer. They get turned down because your pitch is vague or clearly not meant for our audience.
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.
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.