Aly Goulet

Software and IT freelance writer. Helping others start and scale their own biz. |
Co-creator of Genius Portfolio for WordPress. 💡 Co-host of Freelanceology 🎙

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90% of being a successful freelancer is setting your business up in a way that won't burn you out.

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Struggling with sales calls?

Remember to listen.

That's how you get deep insights into what your potential clients actually want + close the deal.

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@PrinceOwems Thank you! Genius Portfolio is a WordPress plugin I co-created for freelancers.

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$300K+ earned on @Upwork! This platform has been such a valuable part of my freelance business. 💚

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@jjfrantzz @Upwork Thank you!

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@ali_han @Upwork Thank you!

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@oluwafunmitoju @Upwork Thank you!

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@cdcdrum @Upwork Thank you!

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A good invoice will standardize your billing process, ensure that your client understands what they owe, and help you get paid on time. 💸

Grab the free template ▸ https://t.co/9MgY2rEkpI

#freelance

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This week on Freelanceology...

Book-lovin' B2B writer @Bryan_Grover talks with us about how to be a human in marketing:

• Lessons from 15 years as a magician
• Creating spaces to play in your business
• The best books he's reading now

Check it out:

https://t.co/dhn5SGawIp

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@copysnacks I'm so glad! 🥰

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This week... Hurricane Ian shuts down power at Freelanceology HQ!

We'll be back with new episodes next week.

In the meantime, here are some of our most memorable conversations to keep you going:

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On this week's Freelanceology...

Jacob McMillen (@jmcmillen89) talks about getting really, really, ridiculously good at sales:

• Why selling is a must-have skill
• The psychology of cold pitching
• How to upsell clients strategically

Listen:

https://t.co/BmKt5gWro5

[Chris Collins @CCollinsDC]

On this week's Freelanceology...

Kayla Voigt (@kllewkow) shares how she went from a pandemic layoff to a six figure business:

• The not-so-secret secret to a $10K month
• How to get your finances in order
• Why you want to do energy mapping

Listen:

https://t.co/qO0XtTRiNt

[Chris Collins @CCollinsDC]

On this week's Freelanceology...

Chris and Aly debate: do you need to spend money to make money?

• Questions to ask before you invest
• Building relationships through paid communities
• How to learn stuff for free (or cheap)

Listen:

https://t.co/yel7Xzen16

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https://t.co/ufJOL9m5eQ vs https://t.co/zqnxXomHtP: Which one is cheaper?

Find out 👉 https://t.co/AxZnVzXvpz

#wordpress

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Writers: Are you using your powers for good or evil? 😇😈

Good copywriting doesn't manipulate people into thinking they have a problem.

Good copywriting provides quality information in a format to help people connect with solutions.

Let's be part of the solution. 🙏

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Blogger friends 👋:

@orbiteers is collecting responses for their annual blogger survey.

Don't miss your chance to contribute + help make blogging better.

👇

https://t.co/z9g6nVOGy1

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@wordswithalyssa @coffitivity I'll have to check this one out. 👀

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Top 3 free tools I use every week in my freelance business 👇

1. @trello to manage my to-do list

2. @Grammarly for fixing embarrassing typos

3. @noisli for focus

Quote tweet + add your favorite tools for freelancers 🙏

[Chris Collins @CCollinsDC]

On this week's Freelanceology...

Baller launch copywriter Kristin Macintyre talks about making the leap to freelancing:

• Her no-stress networking strategy
• Building a business around VIP days
• Why teachers make great freelancers

Listen:

https://t.co/PBESY1ssBd