Brian Honigman
@brianhonigman.com
Career Freelancer for 12 yrs! Career Coach, Marketing Consultant; Fast Company Columnist helping freelancers and marketers with career development.
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Many freelancers burn out, struggle with cash flow, or lose love for what they do. These pitfalls are often why folks can’t continue freelancing for the long haul. Here’s how to recognize and avoid them.
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December 3, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Many freelancers burn out, struggle with cash flow, or lose love for what they do. These pitfalls are often why folks can’t continue freelancing for the long haul. Here’s how to recognize and avoid them.
#freelance #selfemployed #solopreneur #freelancertips #freelancerlife
#freelance #selfemployed #solopreneur #freelancertips #freelancerlife
Less sting, more strategy. How to reduce the hurt when getting rejected as a freelancer.
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December 1, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Less sting, more strategy. How to reduce the hurt when getting rejected as a freelancer.
#freelance #selfemployed #solopreneur #freelancertips #careeradvice
#freelance #selfemployed #solopreneur #freelancertips #careeradvice
Slow periods happen for every freelancer. It’s what you do with them that defines if this is a viable career path for the future.
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November 25, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Slow periods happen for every freelancer. It’s what you do with them that defines if this is a viable career path for the future.
#freelance #selfemployed #solopreneur #freelancertips #careeradvice
#freelance #selfemployed #solopreneur #freelancertips #careeradvice
How freelancers act as leaders, not order takers.
November 20, 2025 at 6:47 PM
How freelancers act as leaders, not order takers.
Proactive networking is the best insurance policy as a freelancer.
November 20, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Proactive networking is the best insurance policy as a freelancer.
Want more clients? Spend five minutes every work day pitching, applying, or networking. Freelancing for the long haul requires you make business development a routine, one incremental step at a time.
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#freelance #selfemployed #solopreneur #freelancertips #careeradvice
November 17, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Want more clients? Spend five minutes every work day pitching, applying, or networking. Freelancing for the long haul requires you make business development a routine, one incremental step at a time.
#freelance #selfemployed #solopreneur #freelancertips #careeradvice
#freelance #selfemployed #solopreneur #freelancertips #careeradvice
November 14, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Your next move as a freelancer isn’t likely on your to-do list. Make the time today to start planning for the continued sustainable growth of your practice. One step at a time.
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#freelance #selfemployed #solopreneur #freelancertips #freelancer
November 13, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Your next move as a freelancer isn’t likely on your to-do list. Make the time today to start planning for the continued sustainable growth of your practice. One step at a time.
#freelance #selfemployed #solopreneur #freelancertips #freelancer
#freelance #selfemployed #solopreneur #freelancertips #freelancer
Create marketing that energizes your audience AND you as a freelancer. That’s what works. 🧡
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#freelance #selfemployed #solopreneur #freelancertips
November 12, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Create marketing that energizes your audience AND you as a freelancer. That’s what works. 🧡
#freelance #selfemployed #solopreneur #freelancertips
#freelance #selfemployed #solopreneur #freelancertips
Newish freelancers: Do the hard, unscalable things now. Your expertise multiplied through repeated, intentional effort can become your edge. Your future self will thank you.
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#freelance #selfemployed #solopreneur #freelancertips
November 10, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Newish freelancers: Do the hard, unscalable things now. Your expertise multiplied through repeated, intentional effort can become your edge. Your future self will thank you.
#freelance #selfemployed #solopreneur #freelancertips
#freelance #selfemployed #solopreneur #freelancertips
Don’t wait for connection to find you. Freelancers who thrive are the ones proactive about collaboration.
November 7, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Don’t wait for connection to find you. Freelancers who thrive are the ones proactive about collaboration.
Whether you're a freelancer or a full-time employee, don't wait until you need something to start sharing your expertise and accomplishments on private or public forums like LinkedIn.
The goal is proactively making the right people aware of your expertise, experience, and impact at work.
The goal is proactively making the right people aware of your expertise, experience, and impact at work.
November 6, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Whether you're a freelancer or a full-time employee, don't wait until you need something to start sharing your expertise and accomplishments on private or public forums like LinkedIn.
The goal is proactively making the right people aware of your expertise, experience, and impact at work.
The goal is proactively making the right people aware of your expertise, experience, and impact at work.
How I made freelancing less risky by diversifying with multiple clients, various industries, and different formats of work. The goal is to never rely on one source of income and have continual career security.
#freelance #selfemployed #solopreneur #freelancertips
#freelance #selfemployed #solopreneur #freelancertips
November 5, 2025 at 10:36 PM
How I made freelancing less risky by diversifying with multiple clients, various industries, and different formats of work. The goal is to never rely on one source of income and have continual career security.
#freelance #selfemployed #solopreneur #freelancertips
#freelance #selfemployed #solopreneur #freelancertips
Gigs today, career tomorrow! Build a lasting freelance practice by diversifying, pivoting, investing in skills, prioritizing work that sparks joy, and designing a career that reaps the full benefits of freelancing.
November 4, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Gigs today, career tomorrow! Build a lasting freelance practice by diversifying, pivoting, investing in skills, prioritizing work that sparks joy, and designing a career that reaps the full benefits of freelancing.
How to describe yourself strategically as a freelancer to stand out, land more clients, and signal credibility and trust.
#freelance #selfemployed #solopreneur #freelancertips
#freelance #selfemployed #solopreneur #freelancertips
November 3, 2025 at 7:54 PM
How to describe yourself strategically as a freelancer to stand out, land more clients, and signal credibility and trust.
#freelance #selfemployed #solopreneur #freelancertips
#freelance #selfemployed #solopreneur #freelancertips
How to market yourself as a freelancer without social media. Yes, I recognize the irony sharing here. 🙃
October 31, 2025 at 8:38 PM
How to market yourself as a freelancer without social media. Yes, I recognize the irony sharing here. 🙃
October 30, 2025 at 10:51 PM
October 30, 2025 at 1:29 AM
How to handle bandwidth issues as a freelancer. Consider charging differently, partnering differently, or scheduling differently.
#freelance #selfemployed
#freelance #selfemployed
October 28, 2025 at 9:24 PM
How to handle bandwidth issues as a freelancer. Consider charging differently, partnering differently, or scheduling differently.
#freelance #selfemployed
#freelance #selfemployed
Because your bank account deserves consistency, not chaos. ✌🏻
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#freelance #selfemployed #solopreneur #freelancertips #freelancer
October 27, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Because your bank account deserves consistency, not chaos. ✌🏻
#freelance #selfemployed #solopreneur #freelancertips #freelancer
#freelance #selfemployed #solopreneur #freelancertips #freelancer
Three non-obvious Q's to ask a client at the start of a project. This way you go beyond the obvious and align on key elements of the engagement that are more likely to lead to positive outcomes for everyone.
#freelance #selfemployed #solopreneur #freelancertips #freelancer
#freelance #selfemployed #solopreneur #freelancertips #freelancer
October 24, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Three non-obvious Q's to ask a client at the start of a project. This way you go beyond the obvious and align on key elements of the engagement that are more likely to lead to positive outcomes for everyone.
#freelance #selfemployed #solopreneur #freelancertips #freelancer
#freelance #selfemployed #solopreneur #freelancertips #freelancer
Boredom is the silent saboteur in freelancing if you’re not careful. Pushback by adding newness, variety, and fun in your mix of work.
#freelance #selfemployed #solopreneur #freelancertips #freelancer
#freelance #selfemployed #solopreneur #freelancertips #freelancer
October 23, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Boredom is the silent saboteur in freelancing if you’re not careful. Pushback by adding newness, variety, and fun in your mix of work.
#freelance #selfemployed #solopreneur #freelancertips #freelancer
#freelance #selfemployed #solopreneur #freelancertips #freelancer
The best way to find freelancers is to proactively introduce yourself to them offline and online. It’s an ongoing process of finding like-minded folks you can trust.
#freelance #selfemployed #solopreneur #freelancertips
#freelance #selfemployed #solopreneur #freelancertips
October 22, 2025 at 3:19 PM
The best way to find freelancers is to proactively introduce yourself to them offline and online. It’s an ongoing process of finding like-minded folks you can trust.
#freelance #selfemployed #solopreneur #freelancertips
#freelance #selfemployed #solopreneur #freelancertips