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how to actually start freelancing in 2026 (2-hour step-by-step course)

how to actually start freelancing in 2026 (2-hour step-by-step course)

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Discover a comprehensive step-by-step guide on kickstarting your freelance journey in 2026! This in-depth course will teach you how to select profitable freelance skills and build a compelling portfolio, even if you're starting from scratch. Dive into strategies for finding freelance clients through inbound, warm, and cold outreach. Learn to price your services confidently, set up efficient workflows, negotiate effectively, and secure a steady income stream. This guide is perfect for those aiming to transition into full-time freelancing or establish a successful side hustle.


If you're eager to learn how to freelance, start without experience, or enhance your client acquisition strategies, this guide is your essential resource.

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Timeline

00:00:Intro

01:02:What to expect

01:21:Get your free notion board

01:49:Who I am

02:08:Part 1: Foundation

04:40:Getting close to the money

05:20:What skill to freelance

13:32:Part 2: How to find clients

13:58:Inbound clients

17:44:Cold outbound

19:37:Good cold outreach examples

23:11:Warm outbound

27:55:Working with clients globally

33:38:Creating your portfolio

38:58:Part 3: Pricing

40:39:Retainer offers

42:36:One-off projects

47:22:Calculating your rate

51:00:Retainer offer tiers

52:50:Freelance pricing examples

55:20:How to raise your rates

58:00:How to negotiate with clients

59:40:Doing test projects

01:00:03:How to conduct a client call

01:06:43:Following up after a client call

01:07:22:When you’re asked to work “full-time”

01:10:50:Creating a qualifying questionnaire for inbounds

01:12:11:Preparing for a call with a cold client

01:13:20:How long a client call should be

01:14:08:Part 4: Workflow

01:15:55:Freelance contracts

01:22:30:Where and how to do client work

01:26:19:Thinking in systems

01:28:00:How to work faster as a freelancer

01:31:55:Sending work to clients

01:34:30:Collecting payment from clients

01:36:16:Part 5: Longevity

01:37:32:Keeping multiple clients

01:38:56:Diversifying your freelance income

01:41:20:Being easy to work with

01:45:48:SEO + AEO for inbound leads

01:48:41:Travelling while freelancing

01:50:57:Closing thoughts