Surrounded by Freelance Entrepreneurs
Since I started blogging I’ve gotten to know some great people involved with the online money making world. It all started when a co-worker pointed me towards Steve Pavlina’s Blog and all the money he makes from his pesonal development blog. This was shortly after I had started to play around with some web publishing of my own so the timing was great.
This co-worker then stopped working for the same company and became a freelance webdesigner along with creating other sites that employ writers, photographers, and bring him passive income. At least thats my guess since I haven’t been able to get a hold of him to find out how things are going ever since he decided to bike across America.
I also met some other great people around the blogosphere and had some great conversations and a dinner with a little more known internet entrepreneur, Yaro Starak. He was in Hawaii on his way back to Australia from Canada and I was able to have dinner at a local hot spot on the beach and discuss all things internet. He gave me some great advice, that, although he may not see me following it yet, I’m definitely working towards ideas raised in that conversation. Besides, who am I to go against a proven method that’s working for him.
Also in the mix is my brother. He’s started a clothing line, ASONE Clothing which has been doing well for small startup company. Also while doing that, he’s become somewhat of a wordpress guru. Couple that with his design abilities and he’s perfect for those wanting design work done. Right now his client list is pretty full and his ability to both code, not just CSS, full-on custom PHP and plugin integration as wel, is going to continue to bring him a lot of work. You can check out his budding portfolio over at PaperTree Design.
He also runs a few blogs on the side related to web design and creating buzz for product launches.
All in all, this online crowd is a great crowd to get into. I hope to develop my network more and more as I try and bring more information to the table. Some things I’m helping colleagues with are…
- Wordpress and PHP consulting, focused on custom wordpress applications and design
- SEO
- Starting and building blog networks
- Idea generation
Comments
Comment from Aussie Golfing
Time: October 3, 2008, 12:17 am
Yes, very cool blog…I’m going to have to come back here when I have more time and really read. Congratulations on your success.
Comment from Matt
Time: October 23, 2008, 10:30 pm
I too work as a freelance and wouldn’t change that for the best job in town!
Comment from Mark Clark
Time: July 3, 2009, 12:03 am
I wanted to be a freelance entrepreneur someday, Steve Pavlina’s Blog is also my favorite place to visit
Comment from Suchmaschinenoptimierung
Time: September 14, 2009, 9:13 am
is no wonder. I love working woth freelancers. They are very flexible and more loyal than big companies (ok they are some exceptions).
Comment from Website Design UK
Time: October 18, 2009, 11:12 pm
Yes, i agree this post is a very nice.
Comment from Aspen Ski Resorts
Time: October 20, 2009, 5:14 am
So kind of you erik,
I’m looking forward to know more about SEO.
regards
Aspen Ski Resorts
Comment from Vicky
Time: November 6, 2009, 6:05 pm
awesome, you met yaro starak, one of my favorite blogger and internet marketing
Comment from Tiens store
Time: November 12, 2009, 1:57 am
This post is very interesting.
love reading steve pavlina’s blogs too
Comment from Tiens shop
Time: November 12, 2009, 1:58 am
This post is very interesting.
love reading steve pavlina’s blogs too
Comment from Jenny
Time: December 13, 2009, 9:57 am
* Wordpress and PHP consulting, focused on custom wordpress applications and design
* SEO
* Starting and building blog networks
* Idea generation
This is great fields to work on them, I agree too!
Comment from glutamine
Time: December 25, 2009, 7:28 pm
First I would sit down and make a plan on what you really want to accomplish. Since you already have graphic design and also it web design. I would find a hosting company, think of a name and purchase a domain name, and build a site for only this business. This would be a start. You would now have somewhere to send people to check out some of the work you have done. Join as many forums as you can and look for post that people need help on this subject and include your web site address after you answer there question. The point I am trying to make is Just Get Started.
Comment from sweat
Time: December 25, 2009, 7:30 pm
It depends on what you’re doing. You can advertise everywhere–craigslist, local grocery store, the newspaper, by mail, phone, or referrals. In order to get referrals though you must be willing to put a little money in to get your name out there and recognized.
Comment from Online Auction Script
Time: January 27, 2010, 12:25 am
Hi,
I really admire to valuable information you offer in your blog. Actually I want to work as a freelance and freelancing very flexible.
Thanks for sharing your views.
Comment from Jeremy
Time: July 12, 2008, 5:45 am
Thanks for the nod Erik.
You have managed to surround yourself with some amazing people and as you and I have both learned, it is important to have a network of people who are not only willing to listen to your ideas (even if they are crazy) but encourage you to put the plan into action. I think that your readers will be very excited to see what you will be bringing (back) to the table over the coming months.
As for me, well I just have to find the time to update that budding portfolio you speak of!