As my work has evolved, I’ve shifted from being a solo freelancer to managing a small team. While I have plenty more to learn, here are my takeaways in this new role so far. Honest…
May 04, 2020 — Advice · Management · Work
May 08, 2017 — Communication · Freelance · Work
Why I Still Prefer Email
Lately, I’ve been using Slack for client communication and Skype for when sharing screen is necessary. I also hop on regular phone calls, although I dislike how it can interrupt the flow of coding. Email,…
3 Steps Toward Guilt-Free Downtime
When I tell people I’m self-employed, they’re response is usually, “I wish I had a flexible schedule like you.” In reality, I find the opposite to be true. Because I do a lot of client…
May 18, 2015 — Advice · Clients · Work
How to Write Effective Job Listings
I’m always on the hunt for new web design opportunities and that includes browsing freelance job boards once in a while. I dread it every time. The majority of listings are vague, ask for unnecessary…
My Daily Routine
Yesterday, Cameron Moll posted an interesting discussion on Designer News and asked for others to share their daily routines. It was a fun exercise and wasn’t something I had ever written out before. Here’s how…
Sep 03, 2014 — Advice · Freelance · Work
3 Common Freelance Myths Debunked
I’ve been self-employed for the last six years and it has been a challenging but equally rewarding experience. I regularly receive business questions via email and am often amazed at what others perceive the freelance…
Feb 12, 2014 — Advice · Life · Work
Choose Your Role Models Wisely
I’m a proud husband and father, two roles I gladly devote a lot of my time to. I’m a homeowner and self-proclaimed mechanic as well—another way of saying I’m always fixing something. My family and…