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Jim Hamilton
June 06, 2025

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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. 

Mentioned in today’s email: ChatGPT, Stanford, Gemini, Alphabet and The Washington Post. Plus what to do next when you scored a big win for your client and how to master your freelance ABCs.

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Working With Clients

Scored a Big Win For Your Client? Here’s What to Do Next

Scoring your first big win for a new client is a great feeling.

It also creates the perfect opportunity for you to make a strategic request:

Ask them for a 2-minute video testimonial.

Clients will (almost) never volunteer these on their own…

And you never want to wait too long to ask for one.

So make sure to put in the request while you’re both riding high on the heels of a job well done.

Plus, this way, you can transcribe it to text and have their testimonial in both written and video form.

Pro tip: use a free tool like Famewall to manage your client testimonials.

Making the Rounds

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Working For Yourself

How to Master Your Freelance ABCs

If you’re a freelance service provider…

Learning new things is essential to staying competitive:

  • New client acquisition strategies

  • New ad platforms

  • New skills

  • New tools

  • Etc

But don’t let shiny objects distract you too much…

Make sure to review the basics of your profession at least once per year.

We’re willing to bet you’ll be surprised at just how much you’ve forgotten.

And while the online service industry is dynamic and in constant flux due to rapidly changing technology…

The fundamental principles still apply.

So if it’s been a while since you re-read a key book or went back through a crucial course, carve out some time this month to do that.

AI Prompts For Freelancers

Prompt of the Week: The Brand Name Generator

This AI prompt is designed to help you come up with a brand name for a new business.

Here is the prompt:

I'm looking to come up with a new name for my [insert type of business: service/product/website/app/etc.]. Here are the details:

1. Business Description:
- Briefly explain what the business does, the products or services you offer, and your unique selling proposition.

2. Target Audience:
- Describe your ideal customer. Include their demographics (age, location, profession, etc.) and psychographics (values, interests, lifestyle).

3. Brand Personality:
- How do you want your brand to be perceived? (e.g., professional, fun, edgy, reliable, luxurious, minimalist, etc.)

4. Tone and Style:
- What kind of tone do you want the business name to convey? (e.g., formal, casual, modern, classic, playful)

5. Keywords or Concepts to Include:
- Any words or themes you want to include in the name, or ideas/concepts you want the name to reflect.

6. Competitors or Inspiration:
- List any business names you like or dislike, as well as direct competitors. This helps refine the direction for name ideas.

7. Domain Availability:
- Do you want the name to be available as a .com domain, or are you open to other domain extensions (e.g., .co, .ai, etc.)?

8. Additional Notes:
- Any other preferences or constraints (e.g., max number of words, short and memorable, specific letters or sounds to start/end with).

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Tool of the Week

Escape 2FA Hell Forever With Yubikey

If you’re a remote worker…

Chances are, you work from different locations sometimes.

Whether it’s a coffee shop, co-working space, or cabana by the beach.

Only problem is, logging into your accounts from a new location can be a one-way ticket straight to Two-Factor Authentication Hell.

Especially if you’re in a different country and can’t receive a call or text message.

Enter Yubikey:

This physical security key lets you verify your identity and access any of your accounts without having to receive a 2FA code via call, text, or email.

It also helps you avoid phishing attempts and account takeovers.

So if you’re looking for a better and more secure way to verify your identity…

Then grab yourself a pair:

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