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Jim Hamilton
September 27, 2024

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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.

Welcome to the 34 subscribers who’ve joined us since the last edition.

Mentioned in today’s email: Sam Altman, Meta, OpenAI, TikTok, Threads, and LinkedIn. Plus 25 work-from-home jobs that pay at least $25 an hour, and how to create content for LinkedIn with AI.

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Working With Clients

25 Work-From-Home Jobs That Pay $25 Per Hour

If you’re just starting out as a freelancer…

It can be tough to know which career path is right for you.

One of the best places to start is by looking at which work-from-home gigs pay better than others.

Luckily, our friends at FlexJobs have put together a list of 25 jobs that pay at least $25 per hour.

So if you want some guidance on what type of freelance work to look for…

Then click here to check it out:

Making the Rounds

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Working For Yourself

How to Create Content For LinkedIn Using AI

LinkedIn is a goldmine for freelancers.

But only 1% of users actively create content on the platform.

That’s because coming up with compelling content ideas is tough.

So if you’re looking to build an audience, demonstrate your expertise, and attract qualified inbound leads…

Read this article to get inspired:

AI Prompts For Freelancers

Prompt of the Week: Podcast Guesting

This AI prompt is designed to help you craft an email to pitch yourself as a guest to podcast hosts.

Here is the prompt:

Create a persuasive email template for freelancers to pitch themselves as a guest on a podcast. The email should be friendly, confident, and highlight their expertise and value to the podcast's audience. It should include an attention-grabbing introduction, a brief bio, examples of relevant topics they can speak about, and a call to action to schedule an interview. The tone should be conversational and not overly formal.

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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:

Bonus Points

💼 Work: To get what you want, try shutting up (link)

🤑 Business: Why new opportunities keep you poor (link)

🤖 AI: Why & when you should be using Claude over ChatGPT (link)