I love being my own boss, but I never thought this was my life's path. My parents own their own business, and I told myself growing up that I never wanted that. They have been...
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Strategies, tips, and real-talk
for freelancers and solopreneurs
How to Brainstorm
Feb 01, 2021
Have you ever had a client who hired you to complete a project, but it turns out they actually have no idea what they want?
Often people will go straight toward a “goal” without...
How to Create the Conditions for Your Best Work
Jan 18, 2021
I’m a morning person.
The best time of the day for me is from about 3 am until noon. That’s when my brain is humming... and I get most of my work done.
At first, I fought the urge to...
Four Ways to (Re-)Prioritize Your Work in the New Year
Jan 04, 2021
How did you use your time last year?
Do you feel like you got the most out of each day?
OR did it seem like you were spending too much time on things that you hate?
…things that...
Freelancing is the Future…Join Us
Dec 20, 2020
Our economy has been moving toward more independent forms of work for a while now. As traditional employment scenarios have come up short in terms of pay, benefits, flexibility, autonomy, and...
How Working for Myself Helped Me Take Control
Oct 23, 2020
Control is a big deal for me. It is one of the key drivers of my life.
Before I worked for myself I felt controlled by circumstances instead of controlling them. Most of my time was controlled...
When to charge an hourly vs. a flat rate
Oct 08, 2020
Both freelancers and those hiring them think about work in terms of hourly rate even when a flat rate has been negotiated. In some instances thinking only about money per hour negates the...
Build your business around what you love
Sep 15, 2020
Flexibility and control over your work and life are some of the greatest gifts of entrepreneurship. The problem is that many freelancers, consultants, and small business owners have a hard time...
Calling All Hustlers
Aug 09, 2020
Sometimes it is only the extreme pressure of circumstances outside of our control that finally give us permission to rethink the direction of our lives, our world.
Things work until they...
Get Paid What You Deserve
Aug 02, 2020
Whether you work for yourself or someone else, knowing what to ask for when it comes to compensation is tricky. You don’t want to seem entitled, you don’t want to lose out to...
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Sarah Duran
Founder and CEO
I've designed and led projects for a variety of organizations, helped businesses refine systems and processes, and provided support to educators, entrepreneurs, and leaders. I have a passion for helping people and organizations reach their highest potential.
