How to ask for a referral
Referrals are good for everyone involved! For you referrals can bring in new clients without lots of marketing and outreach. Referrals also tend to be high-quality
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Referrals are good for everyone involved! For you referrals can bring in new clients without lots of marketing and outreach. Referrals also tend to be high-quality
Are you an underpaid and overworked freelancer? Want the number 1 fix that works for everyone who’s tried it? Here it comes.. Charge more. Okay,
Do you ever feel life should be going diferently? Should you have more time, more money or more work?Should you have done things differently with
I’ve had some shit times in life.. Some self inflicted, some brought about by the actions of others, some just pure chance. In these moments,
How does it feel when you have to chase a late payment? A bit weird?Does it make your stomach churn? You never be the debt
In June 1998 Des’Ree released her single Life. This, the third single from her third album, brought huge success! Over a million records sold, topping
Someone asked Nick Cave what he thought of a song made by Chat GPT “in the style of Nick Cave”. Nick had some strooong opinions..
None. No trends. Nada. Nix. Nill. Non o’ ‘em. Following trends is following the followers. If you want to make cool stuff, play with your
If you’re not yet feeling the 2023 work vibes.. It’s all good. Me neither.. The winter break shows how all these work rules (and maybe
I’m all about that clocking off work early.. life’s to be lived y’know. But some of my best designs have been made half intoxicated in
You know that thing you keep talking about online? The thing you sell.. You know the thing you’re 100% sure people are tired of hearing
You know me, I’m not one to work weekends… Yet here I am writing a blog on a Sunday. What? Why?? How come??? Hypocrite! Look,
Next time you’re gonna say no.. Ask for something outrageous. I neeed you to get this done by tomorrow – Sure, for triple the rate. Can
Have you ever asked yourself if people care about your business? Most freelancers only see their biz from their point of view. For what it
It’s the end of the day on a Friday so I’m not gonna keep you long.. My last (hopefully ever) burnout came after I worked
Tired of being underpaid? Are you hitting burnout and need a break? Or are you dealing with a*hole clients who just won’t pay? I’ve been there and I’m here to help!
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Orwell McGubbins is a branding designer and Creative Director of Berlin based Brand Consultancy Orwell met Vila.
He has spent his career working with charities, schools and social businesses supporting people to develop themselves and make the most of life.
Today he continues this work by helping creative freelancers gain the skills and confidence they need to be great at what they do.
He enables people to make money doing what they love so they can create a happy life for themselves and the people in their communities.
Feel free to contact him on LinkedIn but don’t call without an appointment. He might be socially minded but he’s also a millennial, they hate that.
