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elisabeth · 11-18-2008, 03:58 AM

I did make a drastic change, and, well, now I'm half-heartedly looking for a "day" job, but I also just (within the last few weeks) realized that there's an alternative, especially since I don't quite fit the profiles they post on the web, which has put a bit of a crimp in my job hunting success.

Internet marketing and speaking are kind of long-shot endeavors that will pay off eventually but not just yet. So I finally realized I've got to eat, and generate cash flow, so I need to sell SOMETHING that people want to buy.

So what might they want to buy? Services!

And so I'm now peddling my services, writing (incl. copywriting), transcriptions, translating, editing. Also added coaching to my line-up of offerings (helping people through rough times). And yes, I'm starting to get takers. Miracles are happening every day.

It's exhausting though, so eventually, I hope to increase my rates, with copywriting maybe, or the coaching (a dozen clients paying my full fee should do nicely). and maybe the occasional paying speaking gig, etc.

I'm visualizing success! Focusing on what I DO want ;-)

11-18-2008, 03:58 AM	#98 (permalink)
elisabeth Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 89	Another way... I did make a drastic change, and, well, now I'm half-heartedly looking for a "day" job, but I also just (within the last few weeks) realized that there's an alternative, especially since I don't quite fit the profiles they post on the web, which has put a bit of a crimp in my job hunting success. Internet marketing and speaking are kind of long-shot endeavors that will pay off eventually but not just yet. So I finally realized I've got to eat, and generate cash flow, so I need to sell SOMETHING that people want to buy. So what might they want to buy? Services! And so I'm now peddling my services, writing (incl. copywriting), transcriptions, translating, editing. Also added coaching to my line-up of offerings (helping people through rough times). And yes, I'm starting to get takers. Miracles are happening every day. It's exhausting though, so eventually, I hope to increase my rates, with copywriting maybe, or the coaching (a dozen clients paying my full fee should do nicely). and maybe the occasional paying speaking gig, etc. I'm visualizing success! Focusing on what I DO want ;-)