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Working With Clients

Don’t Let This Part of the Upwork Job Posting Fool You

If you’re a new freelancer applying to jobs on Upwork…

It can be easy to get intimidated.

So here’s a tip that’ll help you land more gigs:

The hourly rate or fixed price portion of the job is virtually meaningless.

In our experience, it has almost no relation to what a client looking for OR is willing to pay for a specific job.

Clients will often throw up an arbitrary number just to see what comes in…

Not realizing how it influences the proposal they attract.

And even if the rate they post is rooted in reality…

That doesn’t mean they won’t pay more to get the right freelancer.

So the next time you find a job you think you’d be good for…

Ignore the rate.

Don’t be afraid to put in a proposal with a quote way above or below what they posted.

The results may surprise you.

Making the Rounds

• TikTok’s ‘ban’ problem could end soon with a new app and a sale

  
  

• Google’s customizable Gemini chatbots are now in Docs, Sheets, and Gmail
  
  

• Think work-life balance is overrated? You’re hired!

  
  

• X CEO Linda Yaccarino to step down
  
  

• AI is changing the world faster than most realize
  
  

• Gmail’s new ‘Manage subscriptions’ tool will help declutter your inbox

Working For Yourself

8 Rules to Stay Productive When You Work For Yourself

Being your own boss can be a blessing and curse.

On the bright side, there’s no one watching over your shoulder to make sure you get your work done on time…

But on the flipside…

There’s no one watching over your shoulder to make sure you get your work done on time 😂

Plus if you work from home full time, there’s no shortage of distractions…

Like the fridge, the couch, and the TV — just to name a few.

So if you’re looking to maximize your output so you can get more done in less time…

Or if you’re struggling to nail your to-do list every day and need some tips on how to manage yourself more effectively…

Check out this excellent list from our friends at The Muse on how to stay productive when you work for yourself.

[READ]: 8 Rules to Stay Productive When You Work for Yourself

AI Prompts For Freelancers

Prompt of the Week: The Visual Persona Translator

This AI prompt is designed to help you translate your ideal client avatar in multiple formats for easy use by other contractors or team members.

Here is the prompt:

Click here to see an example output

Tool of the Week

Transcribe Client Content in Minutes With Rev

If you create written or video content for clients…

Chances are, you have to sift through hours of their video or audio content first just to pin down their voice and tone.

But not anymore.

With Rev.com, you can transcribe all that content in minutes using AI, then feed those transcripts into your favorite chatbots like Claude or ChatGPT.

And once you’ve got written text capturing your client’s tone, word choice, and messaging…

You can train an AI model to sound just like them.

That means:

• More authentic content that perfectly matches your client’s voice
  

• Faster turnaround on drafts (since AI already knows what your client “sounds” like)
  

• Less guesswork (and fewer rewrites) for you

So if you want to use raw audio or video to crank out on-brand content, copy and video scripts, consider giving Rev a shot.

It’s a simple way to streamline your workflow… and create content that hits all the right notes.

Check it out below:

Tap here to check out Rev

Bonus Points

💼 Careers: Want to Start a Business? Maybe Begin by Being a Gig Worker. (link)

💻 Tech: Was That Amazing Video in Your Feed Real or AI? Tech Platforms Are Struggling to Let You Know (link)

🎧 Work Beats: E L E G A N T - Pure Deep House Mix ' By Gentleman [Vol.3] - Deep & Elegant (link)