đŁď¸ OpenAI wants to clone your voice

Happy Friday! Welcome to Q2. This is the Freelance Gig, where we share news, tools, tips, and tricks to help grow your freelance business.
Welcome to the 199 subscribers whoâve joined us since the last edition.
Mentioned in todayâs email: OpenAI, Meta, ChatGPT, DALL-E, the Department of Justice, Amazon, and X. Plus 10 great portfolio websites to take inspiration from, and one quick tip for âSwiss watchâ consistency.
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Making the Rounds

OpenAI reveals new tool to re-create human voices
Metaâs testing a bonus program for Threads creators
Paid ChatGPT users can edit DALL-E images
How the iPhone could change if the DOJ wins in court
Amazon is being forced to publish an ads library
X usage has declined 30% year-over-year
Working With Clients
10 Great Portfolio Websites to Take Inspiration From

If youâre looking to set yourself apart from other freelancersâŚ
Having a polished portfolio site is a great place to start.
But what should it look like?
How many pages should it have?
How many samples should you include?
Check out this article from our friends at Millo to discover all the best portfolio website dos and don'ts:
Working For Yourself
One Quick Tip For âSwiss Watchâ Consistency

Hereâs a quick tip to make your performance at work more reliable than a Swiss watch:
Create an âend of dayâ routine.
This could includeâŚ
Writing out your to-do list for the next day
Tidying up your workspace
Clearing out your inbox
Etc etc
Bottom line isâŚ
The routine tells your mind the day is over and itâs okay to âturn off.â
Something thatâs essential if you work at home or remotely.
Plus it guarantees you wonât spend the first part of tomorrow playing catch-up.
Just make sure to get it done before you bolt out the door ;)
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Tool of the Week
Eliminate Background Noise on Meetings With AI
There are few things that make you look more unprofessional than jumping on a meeting or client call with a ton of background noise.
Thatâs why weâre big fans of Krisp.
Itâs a free software solution that completely eliminates background noise.
And when we say completely, we mean it.
Whether itâs a barking dog, crying baby, or the hustle and bustle of your local StarbucksâŚ
Krisp uses AI technology to cut out background noises from your mic and speaker so you (and more importantly, your clients and colleagues) can finally enjoy distraction-free calls.
Bonus Points
đ° Taxes: Need an accountant who understands online business? Read this (link)
âď¸ Copywriting: 3 copywriting secrets to sell info on the internet (link)
đŤ Layoffs: How to protect yourself from getting laid off in 2024 (link)
đ¤ Freelancing: The complete beginnerâs guide to freelancing in 2024 (link)
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