{"id":128,"date":"2016-12-29T05:49:07","date_gmt":"2016-12-29T05:49:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/instanexa.com\/blog\/?p=128"},"modified":"2017-02-13T14:42:35","modified_gmt":"2017-02-13T14:42:35","slug":"start-freelancing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/instanexa.com\/blog\/start-freelancing\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Start Freelancing When You Don\u2019t Have Much Experience"},"content":{"rendered":"

One of the first things I learned about freelancing \u2014 and really, life in general \u2014 is the notion. Fake it until you make it<\/em>.<\/p>\n

This isn\u2019t to say you should be an imposter and try to dupe potential clients, but rather to carry yourself as if you can get any job done within your talents and passions. \u2014 a combination of self-awareness and confidence.<\/p>\n

To be self-aware is to understand your strengths (things you\u2019re good at), weaknesses (things you suck at), passions (things you like) and pain-points (things you hate) \u2014 and then double down on your strengths and passions. In other words, only offer potential clients services within your strengths and passions. (If you don\u2019t know your strengths, weaknesses, passions and pain-points, proceed with a process by elimination.)<\/p>\n

To be confident is to believe you can provide value (help, results, et cetera) based on your desire<\/em> to constantly learn and hone your craft throughout the process of working with each client.<\/p>\n

In other words, learn and get experience on the job, at their<\/em> expense<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

My first client knew I didn\u2019t have a whole lot of experience. But, I also made sure they knew I had emerging skills and talents, was creative and strategy-oriented. I did everything possible to continuously learn and improve along the way.<\/p>\n

So, when you start freelancing, make the conversation with potential clients more about yourself<\/em>, and less about your experience. For me, that meant being self-confident, an outside-the-box thinker, ambitious and highly motivated. For you, it might mean other characteristics and intangibles you can bring to the table.<\/p>\n

Either way, don\u2019t underestimate yourself<\/em> and don\u2019t feel like you \u201cneed\u201d more experience before you can start freelancing \u2014 and charge an amount that makes sense for the lifestyle you desire. (To determine this amount, check out this post<\/a>.)<\/p>\n

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It\u2019s simply all in how you present yourself<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Start here to be a Freelancer<\/a><\/strong><\/h4>\n

About the\u00a0Author:<\/h4>\n

\"Josh<\/p>\n

Josh Hoffman<\/em><\/a> runs <\/em>Epic Freelancing<\/em><\/a>, the go-to resource for freelancers who want to achieve financial success, creative freedom, and lifestyle design.<\/em><\/p>\n

Get his free email course <\/em>\u201c6 Steps to 6-Figure Freelancing\u201d >><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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