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Key questions to vet every freelance prospect
How a prospective client's past experience with freelancers can be a green flag—or a warning sign
Apr 22
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Jake Poinier
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How to talk to freelance clients about AI
Be the calm, honest voice of reason when clients worry about AI detection and originality
Apr 15
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Jake Poinier
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Why the "good-fast-cheap" rule hurts freelancers
You’re ill-served by delivering work that’s low quality or pays poorly—and even dialing back speed has limited upside.
Apr 9
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Jake Poinier
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Your freelance rate should apply to meetings too
How to protect your freelance rate when a client asks to discount meeting time. Three gentle but firm ways to push back while reinforcing your value
Apr 1
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Jake Poinier
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March 2026
The non-salesy line you should drop in every freelance client call
One subtle comment that shows you're in demand and builds credibility (without resorting to a hard sell)
Mar 25
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Jake Poinier
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Do your clients actually want you to succeed?
A freelancer’s litmus test for durable, mutually beneficial relationships
Mar 18
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Jake Poinier
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Once more unto the freelance breach
Dr. Freelance is back with practical freelance business advice and real-world lessons for freelancers on better pricing, great clients, and avoiding…
Mar 13
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Jake Poinier
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