1989: 9 Smart Business Tips for Freelancers by Mikey Rox with Len Penzo on Freelance Fundamentals

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 1989: Mikey Rox shares practical, hard-earned advice for building a sustainable freelance career, from treating your work like a real company to mastering taxes, automation, and specialization. With insights from experienced entrepreneurs and coaches, this guide reveals how to reduce risk, increase profitability, and position yourself for long-term success. It’s a must-listen for anyone ready to turn independent work into a thriving, well-managed venture. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://lenpenzo.com/blog/id49160-smart-business-tips-for-first-time-freelancers-2.html Quotes to ponder: “My freelance earnings didn’t take off until I choose to specialize. In my case, I specialized as a landing page designer on the Unbounce platform. Specializing in a field that was both new and growing fast allowed me to quickly gain customers.” “Maintaining your current career and easing into the freelance world lessens financial stress, since profits aren’t likely to be huge in the beginning. Also consider a mentor; the website SCORE is a great place to find one.” “Freelancers who ask detailed questions are the ones most likely to do the job correctly. Then again, freelancers who act like they need no guidance or help, are usually the ones who screw things up.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices