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Happy Friday! This is the Freelance Gig, where we share news, tools, tips, and tricks to help grow your freelance business.

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Mentioned in todayā€™s email: LinkedIn, YouTube, iOS 18, Instagram, the Federal Reserve, and TikTok. Plus 11 pro tips on how to find clients on LinkedIn, and how to create a unique personal brand in 2024.

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Working With Clients

How to Use LinkedIn to Find a Job as a Freelancer (11 Pro Tips)

Looking to land clients on LinkedIn?

Youā€™re not alone.

In fact, LinkedIn is still the #1 social platform for freelancers in our book.

So whether youā€™re a brand new freelancer looking to land your first client or twoā€¦

Or if youā€™re a seasoned vet looking to find premium clients who can afford to pay premium ratesā€¦

Check out the article below.

Inside, our friends at SmartBlogger reveal 11 pro tips on how to find clients on the platform.

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Making the Rounds

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Working For Yourself

NYT Bestselling Author Reveals How to Create a Unique Personal Brand in 2024

Personal brands are the new portfolios.

And while you donā€™t necessarily need one to land a gig or fill your scheduleā€¦

They are a major competitive advantage for any freelancer.

Thatā€™s why we really enjoyed this interview between Amy Porterfield and Rory Vaden.

Rory is a personal branding expert who made it to the world championship finals in public speaking at the ripe old age of 22.

Since then, heā€™s become a NYT Bestselling author and founded multiple 8-figure companies.

He also recently helped Amy with her own massively successful book launchā€¦

So she had him on her podcast to discuss his unique approach to personal branding.

If youā€™ve ever thought about building a personal brandā€¦

Or have already started but feel like youā€™re spinning your wheelsā€¦

This interview will give you a ton of clarity on how to hone your message so you stand out.

Click here to give it a listen:

AI Prompts For Freelancers

Prompt of the Week: The Local Business Booster

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Here is the prompt:

Outline a robust social media marketing strategy tailored for a local [BUSINESS TYPE] business, focusing on cost-efficiency, scalability, and simplicity. Include some key considerations and highlight best practices for implementation and ongoing management to optimize performance and resource utilization.

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Tool of the Week

Going somewhere? Say goodbye to roaming charges with Airalo

Being able to work & travel is a big motivator for many freelancers.

But if youā€™ve ever tried to work remotely in another country beforeā€¦

Youā€™ve probably run into a familiar problem:

Roaming charges.

Most cellphone carriers charge you an arm and leg for roaming plans that donā€™t even give you the same amount of data you have at home.

Luckily, thatā€™s where Airalo comes in.

With Airalo, you can purchase eSIMs for a variety of destinations all over the world, such as:

  • Italy

  • Greece

  • Portugal

  • Thailand

  • Mexico

  • And many more

Best of all, they often cost as little as $5-$10.

So you can say goodbye to overpriced roaming plans forever.

If youā€™re a digital nomad or planning to work and travel in the near futureā€¦

Bonus Points

šŸ’¼ Work: Why dumbphones and fax machines are the new boss flex (link)

šŸš€ Audience: How to build a profitable personal brand (in just 30 days) (link)

šŸ¤ Networking: How to network as a freelancer (even if youā€™re an introvert)(link)