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Brian Honigman
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Career Freelancer for 12 yrs! Career Coach, Marketing Consultant; Fast Company Columnist helping freelancers and marketers with career development.

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Use the insights to take action. Adjust your pitch, rethink deliverables, or refine the way you approach potential clients. Every rejection is a chance to improve your process. I wrote more on handling rejection in this week's Career Freelancer:
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How to reduce the sting of rejection and keep moving forward as a freelancer
Howdy! This is Career Freelancer, weekly insights on how to embrace freelancing as a sustainable career path, not just a stopgap between roles. Learn what strategies and tactics professional freelance...
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December 4, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Treat each rejection as data. Ask why. Was it budget, timing, scope, or something about your approach? Distinguishing what’s in your control from what isn’t is critical to moving forward.
December 4, 2025 at 7:52 PM
If you rarely hear “no,” it's likely to feel worse or seem more personal than it really is. It could mean you’re not stretching yourself or pursuing opportunities aggressively enough.
December 4, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Companies are hiring more freelancers for specialized work, valuing deep expertise and flexibility. The independent workforce is often seen as faster and often more cost-effective. Firms are hiring experts, not employees in need of training or hand-holding.
November 26, 2025 at 7:41 PM
There are over 800 freelance marketplaces and expanding access to AI and remote tools. It’s never been easier to start your solo business or side hustle to start testing this option out. Multiple clients can add a bit more resilience to your career.
November 26, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Layoffs and job instability have made career security less tied to full-time roles. Freelancing lets you diversify your income and regain control of your future. More options mean more stability.
November 26, 2025 at 7:41 PM