The Freelancer Marketing Habit
Conor McCarthy Conor McCarthy

The Freelancer Marketing Habit

You've got the skill, you just need the customers. Consistently marketing your services is one of the most valuable things you can do as a freelancer. It helps you understand better those you seek to serve, as well as increasing your opportunity footprint. More marketing creates higher demand for your services, and the more you can charge.

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Just draw the damn owl.
Conor McCarthy Conor McCarthy

Just draw the damn owl.

When I launched The First 10 Podcast, this was the gap I wanted to address. Sure, I could have talked about marketing strategies, behavioural psychology, storytelling, idea validation, etc. but these were downstream of where we all start when we launch something new. The stories from the podcast help to fill that gap. No two business journeys are alike, but we can all learn from the mistakes, as well as the things done well, that successful business builders do in those earnest first days.

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Companies are like vessels
Conor McCarthy Conor McCarthy

Companies are like vessels

“Companies are like vessels. They have an origin, a destination, a mission and an interchangeable crew. The power of team spirit and having an exceptional crew is a recipe for success.”

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