Diana Marinova

Freelance Mentor & Marketing Consultant

Don’t Get Stuck in Your Comfort Zone

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Just the other week my boyfriend and I were having dinner at a local restaurant in Kamala Beach in Thailand, celebrating Christmas. We were looking back at what an awesome year we had in 2015 and how many more great things we have lined up for 2016. During the conversation though, it became clear that I have been refusing to leave my comfort zone since we left Spain.

Apparently, I really loved the way we set up our life in Santa Pola and actively sabotaged everything that would remotely change any details in it, including working on new business ideas or any planned books. (You know, developing a business or writing a book is too much work and I like being lazy, enjoying my life as it is 🙂

It’s time for New Year’s resolutions and goal setting, but I have blogged about setting smart goals and committing all your resources to hitting your targets, so I won’t repeat myself. Instead, I’ll talk briefly about comfort zones.

Watch the video or read the transcript below to learn more.

My Year 2015 in Photos

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You know where I stand when it comes to the meaning of freelance success, right? I don’t fancy myself a successful freelancer because I make a six-figure income (I don’t 😉 ) but because I have absolute freedom what I do with my time and I truly live my life on my own terms.

I am at such a stage in my life that I want to see the world. I want to meet new people, get to know new cultures, experience new things… so it’s only fair to show you what I’ve been up to during 2015 and why I think it was a successful year for me.

Remember that I was broke and jobless back in late 2009. It’s been only 6 years since I started freelancing and look where I got. I hope this post will inspire you to set your goals and free yourself in 2016. The only one standing in your way to freelance success is YOU.

When First Approaching a Client, Your Goal Should Not Be to Get Hired

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A common mistake freelancers make when first approaching a client is trying to get hired. I know what you’re thinking – “Wait, what? What do you mean my goal shouldn’t be to get hired?” Mind that the operative phrase here is “when first approaching a client” – when pitching clients or replying to prospects’ inquiries, that is. Intrigued?

Watch the video or read the transcript to learn more.

5 Grave Mistakes Starting Freelancers Make

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The idea that you could work online from home and have a thriving freelance business was unheard of 20 years ago – but not anymore. It is estimated that by the year 2020, 50% of the United States population will be freelancing. Still, many newbies who venture into this industry risk wasting time, losing money, or having their online accounts suspended for one reason or the other, and even worse, losing their morale in this exciting field.

That’s why I want to pinpoint some mistakes that you want to avoid if you have decided to launch your freelance career. I have crafted the solutions from first-hand experience. Let’s get exploring, shall we?

Educating Freelance Clients They Get What They Pay for

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Educating freelance clients that they get what they pay for is an important part of the freelance marketing process. As a freelancer and a client, I strongly believe it is the freelancer’s job to sell themselves for the money he or she deems fair. Low-paid competition only makes it harder but nevertheless, it’s not the client’s fault there are people willing to work for pennies. The change lies within us, the freelancers.

So let me tell you a story about educating clients about your prices and why you should stand up for yourself.

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