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My April client search: What I'm doing and why
Here are the strategies and mindset shifts I'm adopting to find more work in April.
Apr 7 • Jamie Johnson
Most freelancing advice is a distraction — here’s what actually matters
Most freelancers are trying to solve the wrong problems. After nearly a decade of freelancing, here's what actually moves the needle.
Apr 2 • Jamie Johnson

March 2026

Setting better boundaries won’t get you better clients
You don’t need an ironclad contract — you need to bring different energy into the relationship.
Mar 24 • Jamie Johnson
How to do a client audit as a freelancer
This simple exercise can reveal where your best clients came from and what needs to change.
Mar 17 • Jamie Johnson
3 mindset shifts that made following up easier
How to follow up with potential clients without feeling awkward or pushy.
Mar 10 • Jamie Johnson
What building a pipeline actually looks like
How I find freelance clients without starting over from scratch every month.
Mar 3 • Jamie Johnson

February 2026

How cold emailing can lead to better clients and more consistent freelance income
Cold emailing is one of the most effective ways to find new clients, but the real work happens before you ever hit send.
Feb 24 • Jamie Johnson
3 reasons your freelance income dropped (and what to do about it)
Income swings can feel random, but they rarely are. Here are three common causes and how to fix them.
Feb 16 • Jamie Johnson
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