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Freelancer F*ck Ups Don’t Make My Mistakes! Matt Schiffman UX Designer / Developer / Technologist #sxmistakes http://is.gd/freelancemistakes @darrownet darrownet.com

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Page 1: Freelancer F*ck Ups — Dont Make My Mistakes

Freelancer F*ck UpsDon’t Make My Mistakes!

Matt SchiffmanUX Designer / Developer / Technologist

#sxmistakeshttp://is.gd/freelancemistakes

@darrownetdarrownet.com

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Freelancer F*ck UpsDon’t Make My Mistakes!

Matt SchiffmanUX Designer / Developer / Technologist

#sxmistakeshttp://is.gd/freelancemistakes

@darrownetdarrownet.com

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as a freelancer I...

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as a freelancer I...

• pay higher taxes :|

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as a freelancer I...

• pay higher taxes :|

• 7.5% FICA/Medicare

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as a freelancer I...

• pay higher taxes :|

• 7.5% FICA/Medicare

• 0.35% NYC MCTMT WTF?!

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as a freelancer I...

• pay higher taxes :|

• 7.5% FICA/Medicare

• 0.35% NYC MCTMT WTF?!

• don’t enjoy stability as compared to my full time counterparts

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as a freelancer I...

• pay higher taxes :|

• 7.5% FICA/Medicare

• 0.35% NYC MCTMT WTF?!

• don’t enjoy stability as compared to my full time counterparts

• rarely enjoy common workplace benefits

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as a freelancer I...

• can write off work related expenses (tax breaks!)

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as a freelancer I...

• can write off work related expenses (tax breaks!)

• enjoy professional latitude YES!

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as a freelancer I...

• can write off work related expenses (tax breaks!)

• enjoy professional latitude YES!

• can deal with the morning commute on my own terms

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You’re not a lawyer(unless you’re a lawyer)

My mistakes...

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You’re not a lawyer(unless you’re a lawyer)

My mistakes...

• wrote my own SOWs (Statements of Work)

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You’re not a lawyer(unless you’re a lawyer)

My mistakes...

• wrote my own SOWs (Statements of Work)

• attached my signature without consulting an attorney

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You’re not a lawyer(unless you’re a lawyer)

My mistakes...

• Keep an attorney on retainer

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You’re not a lawyer(unless you’re a lawyer)

My mistakes...

• Keep an attorney on retainer

• Keep them in the loop when you initiate new business and execute contracts

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You know better thanyour clients. Really. You do.

My mistakes...

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You know better thanyour clients. Really. You do.

My mistakes...

• vision channeling – letting affirmation define project concepts and their execution

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You know better thanyour clients. Really. You do.

My mistakes...

• vision channeling – letting affirmation define project concepts and their execution

• stitching – let third party contractors define my efficacy and execution

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My mistakes...

yes sir may I have another bad idea please

Don’t be a yes manyour client will roll over you

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You know better thanyour clients. Really. You do.

My mistakes...

• define yourself as the expert

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You know better thanyour clients. Really. You do.

My mistakes...

• define yourself as the expert

• show and tell – manage outside vendors with examples and prototypes

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One trick ponies end up in serious trouble. Seriously.

My mistakes...

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One trick ponies end up in serious trouble. Seriously.

My mistakes...

• consolidated most of my professional attention on one client and business sector

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One trick ponies end up in serious trouble. Seriously.

My mistakes...

• consolidated most of my professional attention on one client and business sector

• focused my skills on one platform/specialty

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One trick ponies end up in serious trouble. Seriously.

My mistakes...

• Try to bill at least two clients within the same billing cycle

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One trick ponies end up in serious trouble. Seriously.

My mistakes...

• Try to bill at least two clients within the same billing cycle

• Keep learning and stay on top of the latest technology and trends

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Some good resources...

My mistakes...

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Realize when it just becomes too much

My mistakes...

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Realize when it just becomes too much

My mistakes...

• perceived irrational client demands as a standard practice

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Realize when it just becomes too much

My mistakes...

• perceived irrational client demands as a standard practice

• became addicted to the prospects of my business and its needs

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Realize when it just becomes too much

My mistakes...

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Realize when it just becomes too much

My mistakes...

• Lay down the law

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Realize when it just becomes too much

My mistakes...

• Lay down the law

• Don't take on more work than you can handle – sub-contract if necessary

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Realize when it just becomes too much

My mistakes...

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Realize when it just becomes too much

My mistakes...

• Lay down the law

• Don't take on more work than you can handle – sub-contract if necessary

• Don't alienate your support system

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Freelancer F*ck UpsDon’t Make My

Mistakes!

Matt SchiffmanUX Designer / Developer / Technologist

#sxmistakeshttp://is.gd/freelancemistakes

@darrownetdarrownet.com