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Our businesses are as susceptible to single points of failure as any engineering project—unless we take steps to find and mitigate them.

Michele Linn talks about how she got into original research, what the work entails, how she finds clients, and how much these projects command in fees.

Respond thoughtfully—instead of reacting emotionally—to negative client feedback by following these five steps.

What a passage from media mogul Peter Barton’s book can teach us about how we perceive our unobtained goals.

Three pieces of advice that will help you finally solve your most complex and stubborn business problems.

Teresa Huff, a grant-writing coach, and nonprofit strategist, explains how you can add grant writing to your list of services.

Enjoy a free-flowing conversation about you can live a life of abundance with a teacher, coach, and wonderful human being, Peleg Top.

A powerful quote from habit expert James Clear reminds us why saying yes can be a problem—and why saying no can have a big upside.

Freelance writer and mom to six children, Linsey Knerl, describes how she’s hiring her kids in her freelance business.

In today’s podcast episode, I explain why your hesitation to go after bigger clients probably isn’t about a lack of qualifications—and has to do with giving yourself permission.

Discover what the movie Moneyball can teach you about how to succeed as a freelance writer, copywriter, or marketing consultant.

In today’s short podcast episode, I’ll explain why you can’t escape the fundamentals—and where you should put your efforts instead.

In today’s podcast episode, you’ll hear how and why Austin transformed his business to make it more profitable by going deeper with his clients.

In today’s podcast episode, I walk you through my process for brainstorming solutions to big, complex problems. 

In this podcast episode, I’ll describe when it does—and doesn’t—make sense to post your fees on your website.

In today’s podcast episode, my guest Will Henshall, CEO, and founder of Focus@Will, explains what we can do to get and stay focused.

In today’s podcast episode, I share how you can open yourself up to transformative ideas, practice detachment, and take inspired action.

In today’s podcast episode, I detail three important ways to set expectations and boundaries with your new clients.

Stefan Georgi, one of the top direct response copywriters in the world, shares his story of landing better clients, raising his fees, and multiplying his options.

In today’s podcast episode, I talk about why—and how— to dig deeper before responding to common requests and questions from clients and prospects.