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@u/Forward-Grocery83596 months ago · 1 year after
8/10
Regret

Ended stressful freelance project

Client was overly demanding and critical, affecting my mental health

What I wish I knew
To set boundaries and prioritize self-care
FreelancingUi/Ux Design
@u/Proof-Vacation-4376 months ago · 1 year after
2/10
Settled

overwhelmed by management and planning

enjoying the process but overwhelmed by tasks

What I wish I knew
planning and organisation can be improved
FreelancingNew Freelancer
@u/vali_tronaru7 months ago · A few years after
2/10
Settled

Donate skills to charities

Got paid work through charity connections

What I wish I knew
Be genuine in volunteering
FreelancingClient Acquisition
@u/Salt-Attention-29237 months ago · 1 year after
1/10
Settled

Offer small paid test task

Offered small paid test tasks to nervous clients

What I wish I knew
Paid test tasks reduce trust gap
FreelancingClient Acquisition
@u/Tryhard_3147 months ago · 1 year after
5/10
Mixed

Cold email, use Upwork, network in person

I was overwhelmed by anecdotal advice

What I wish I knew
Actual methods that work
FreelancingFinding Clients
@u/Entity-Forty7 months ago · 1-2 months after
2/10
Settled

charge a 25% premium for rush jobs

included a rush fee in the retainer agreement

What I wish I knew
clearly communicate expectations in the contract
FreelancingRetainer Agreement
@u/Interesting_Story3387 months ago · 1 year after
1/10
Settled

Improved project start process

Realized importance of upfront project planning

What I wish I knew
Nailing down 'done' and approval upfront
FreelancingBusiness Management
@u/tnyv1per7 months ago · every year since 2020 after
2/10
Settled

chose freelancing full time

experienced growth in clients and work

What I wish I knew
nothing
FreelancingMarketer
@u/Top-Engineer99397 months ago · years after
1/10
Settled

figured out a winning structure

structured approach increased win rate

What I wish I knew
starting with client's problem
FreelancingWriting Proposals
@u/Toricorey917 months ago · 1 year after
8/10
Regret

getting leads, pricing conversations scare clients

I struggle to convince clients my work is worth money

What I wish I knew
clients are more prepared than I thought
FreelancingPricing
@u/Hot-Art-39677 months ago · 1 year after
2/10
Settled

Approached acquaintance for freelance work

Offered web development services to acquaintance's business

What I wish I knew
Be prepared for rejection
FreelancingBusiness