Have you been thinking about
trading in your mind-numbing 9-to-5
for a lucrative freelancing business
that gives you ultimate freedom,
and allows your creativity to flourish?
If so, this video is for you.
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Hey, posse what's up?
It's Alex.
Welcome back to another video
that's dedicated to helping all my fellow,
and future freelancers learn the skills
they need to build
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Now, if you dream of quitting your job,
exploring far off places,
visiting the ancient wonders
or adventuring for months on end,
while simultaneously getting paid
for your skills and services
or maybe you're just looking to bring in
a little extra cash every single month.
Well, either way freelancing
is the way for you to get there.
But not sure which freelancing gig
is right for you?
Well, you're gonna wanna stay tuned,
and watch this video
because I'm gonna count down,
the five most in-demand freelancing skills
right now so you can pick the one
you vibe with the most,
get to work and of course get paid.
And you'll definitely wanna stick around
to the end for a special surprise from me
that will help you get started right away,
but first, wanna hear something that's so rad?
The UK recently named June 16th
as National Freelancer Day,
which is tomorrow,
if you're watching this video on the day
it is released.
This makes the UK the first country ever
to give national recognition
to this growing and thriving industry.
So mad props to the UK
for trailblazing this new holiday,
and let's hope that other countries
follow suit.
Now in honor of the UK's
newly named National Freelancer Day,
I thought we should pay tribute
to this amazing though slightly
unconventional career path.
So here are just a few
of the reasons why freelancing is amazing,
and on the rise.
First, it promotes a better quality of life.
So a 2015 survey found that
freedom, choice and flexibility
often equal happiness.
So it's really no surprise
that freelancers are happier
than workers who are in more of those
traditional 9-to-5 jobs.
ReportLinker actually found
that freelancers are more optimistic,
and happier than traditional workers
with 84% of freelancers
saying they find a real sense of purpose
in what they do.
And not only that,
but the majority of freelancers
also report they are receiving
actually better compensation,
and attaining a better work life balance,
and all of that together of course
promotes a much higher quality of life,
which is amazing.
Next, reinventing the work day.
Yes, when you're a freelancer,
you work for yourself,
which means that you are in complete control
of the hours you work,
how heavy your workload is,
what type of clients you work with,
how much you charge and ultimately,
what skills you learn.
This level of job freedom and flexibility
is seriously life-changing,
and it's one of the top reasons freelancers
say they could never go back
to a regular 9-to-5.
Next, there's something for everyone.
So probably one of the coolest things
about freelancing is that it is very diverse.
There is really something for everyone.
From the more common trades
like writing and photography,
to trades that are a little bit more
out there like rocket science,
bounty hunting,
and even baby name consulting,
that's actually a thing.
The options are truly endless.
And that brings us to our list,
the best most highly demanded
freelancing skills out there today,
and of course we'll start with number one,
my favorite, writer.
Yes, topping the list is probably
no surprise to you.
It is my personal favorite,
and the freelancing business
that I started over a decade ago.
So the coolest thing about writing
is that literally all businesses
around the world need it,
and they need multiple forms of it,
both copy and content.
So what's the difference?
Well, content writing is what creates
brand loyalty and engagement, right?
It's essential for businesses these days.
It's basically content marketing,
and it's done through the form of blog posts,
articles, social media captions,
email newsletters and a whole lot more.
A content writer should be skilled
at conversational and captivating writing,
and of course bonus points if they have
a general understanding of how keywords
play into all of that with SEO.
Copywriting on the other hand,
is what businesses lean on
when it comes to generating leads,
conversions and sales
usually through mediums like ads, sales pages,
landing page, promotional emails,
and even some social media captions.
Now copywriters also need to be skilled
at conversational and captivating writing.
But on top of that,
they also need to have awareness
of psychology triggers in marketing,
and really how to conduct
excellent buyer research.
So if you've always dreamed of being a writer,
you have a couple of options
for making money with your words,
and of course you'll wanna make sure
that you're subscribed to my channel
where I have helped so many rad humans
from all over the world,
turn their passion for writing
into a lucrative freelance business.
Alright, next on my list.
Number two, social media manager.
If it's not on social media,
does it even exist?
Of course I'm kidding, but not really.
In our modern age of technology,
smartphones and apps,
all businesses should really should have
a social media presence.
That's because the majority of customers
want to follow and engage with brands
they love online,
but the thing is most businesses
don't have the time, energy or skill
to really keep up on social media
the way it really needs to be done,
and that's where this freelancing skill
really comes in handy.
Social media managers are responsible
for managing a brand presence online,
and of course this can include
developing strategies to increase reach,
creating and overseeing social campaigns,
staying on top of current trends,
producing content, monitoring metrics,
like engagement level, conversions and audience,
and of course actively posting,
and writing social media captions.
So if you love all of those things
like metrics and trends and social media,
that might be the perfect freelance biz for you.
Alright onto the next.
Number three, a website designer.
Now, not every business needs a website,
but most if not all
will majorly benefit from having one,
and in today's online world,
it doesn't just need to look good,
but it needs to run smoothly,
and be fully optimized for mobile.
I mean there's nothing worse
than when you view a website on your phone,
and it has glitchy images
or texts you can't read
or buttons you can't click,
which means this is a freelancing skill
that is in high demand.
Website designers and developers
are in charge of planning out,
designing and coding websites.
You'll need to have a good eye for visual design
plus a thorough understanding of design softwares
like maybe Photoshop or Adobe illustrator,
JavaScript, HTML.
All that super nerdy tech stuff
that I don't really know anything about.
Now, if that sounds like a lot,
but maybe it's something you're interested in,
there are so many online classes
where you can learn all those skills.
So if that's something that interests you,
I definitely recommend you check it out.
Alright, now moving on to number four
on my list, copyeditor.
Who called the grammar police?
If you are one of those people
who catches literally every single grammar,
spelling and language error,
then this freelancing gig
just might be for you.
Copy editing is a job that every business needs,
and that's because writers aren't necessarily
good spellers
or grammar experts.
I know shocking,
but truly the best copywriters
are focusing on more of the flow,
and the strategy and less on like
those little nitty gritty things.
So that means that quite often
businesses not only need to hire
excellent writers and copywriters
that can engage with their audience,
build rapport and make them sales,
but they also need someone to copy edit
what their writers have written.
As a copyeditor,
you'd be in charge of things like
correcting spelling, grammar, punctuation,
and syntax.
Ensuring consistency and spelling,
hyphenation, numerals, fonts and capitalization
or flagging ambiguous,
or factually incorrect statements.
Basically, you are the person going through
everything with a fine tooth comb
to ensure there are zero spelling, punctuation,
or grammatical errors
before the writing is ready to be viewed
by the public.
You could copy edit everything
from blogs and sales pages to novels,
and magazines
or even online courses and programs.
Alright, now onto the final freelancing gig
on my list.
Number five, virtual assistant.
Are you the queen of communication?
Can you type faster than you think?
Are you a multitasking master?
Could your organization,
and time management skills
make even the most type A person green with envy?
If you said yes,
then a freelance virtual assistant
or VA job might be the one for you.
VAs are typically hired to handle admin tasks
for an individual brand or a company.
These tasks often vary,
but can include everything
from scheduling appointments,
making phone calls, data entry,
arranging and booking travel,
bookkeeping, organizing emails and inboxes,
managing social media
or even creating content.
Each business of course will have their own
individual needs and desires.
So this is a gig that isn't quite as cut
and dry as maybe some of the others,
but it is a gig that is in very high demand,
and can be incredibly fun,
and rewarding depending on who your clients are.
So what do you think?
Are you ready to ditch your desk,
and embrace the freedom of freelancing?
The good news is that there has never
ever been a better time or an easier time
than right now to start
your online freelancing business.
Not only is it easier than ever to learn,
practice and hone your skills online,
but more and more businesses
are seeking the benefit of outsourcing experts
for the skills and services they need.
Remember, this list wasn't exhaustive.
There are tons and tons of freelancing gigs
out there,
all of them with potential to pay well,
and keep your books as full as you want them.
The first step though of course
is deciding on the skill, trade or service
you can shine brightest at.
And if copywriting is a skill
that interests you most like me,
then I wanna help you get started for free.
I have a free 2 hour masterclass,
where I'll teach you how to ignite
your freelance copywriting business from scratch.
Yep, even if you have zero experience.
You'll learn why copywriting
is a skill you need to learn
no matter what type of business
or industry you wanna get into.
What businesses today are actually looking for,
and how you can get paid top dollar
for your skills and expertise.
While having a complete,
and cohesive portfolio is essential
for igniting your copywriting business,
the five steps you need
to begin building your own
killer portfolio today.
My insider secrets
to creating your dream clients,
and start building your copywriting biz.
How to future proof your copywriting business
from the never-ending threat of AI takeover.
The single biggest difference between side hustle
copywriters and the ones
who earn 6 figures and above,
and the most highly-demanded copywriting service
that you need to master ASAP
if you wanna take your copy business
to six-figures fast.
So if that is something
that you wanna learn more about,
you can absolutely access
that free masterclass right now
by clicking the link
in the description box below.
And if copywriting isn't your thing,
that's cool too.
I'd love to know how I can better serve you.
So if you're already a freelancer,
what is your trade?
And if you're thinking about getting started,
which one are you drawn most to?
Comment below and let me know,
and I will see you next week
with a brand new video.
Until then I'm Alex.
Ciao for now.
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It's a tale as old as time.
Everyone is trying to be the next
multi-millionaire with 3 Bentleys
in the garage,
a private jet ready for takeoff,
a summer home in Italy,
and hundos raining from the ceiling.
Yes, we have all seen those people
on the internet.
And while on your endless search
for the big break that will make you rich,
and give you the life of your dreams.
You probably stumbled upon
a little high-income skill called copywriting.
But the more you look into it,
the more mixed messages you're getting.
Why is it that some copywriters
seem to be making millions,
and other copywriters are barely scraping by?
Can copywriting really make you rich?
Or is it just one of those empty promises
that only a secret few
are lucky enough to achieve?
Well, after 10 years of working
in this industry,
I am here to confidently tell you
without a shred of doubt
that copywriting can in fact
make you rich and in more ways than one.
And at the end of this video,
I'll prove it to you
by showing you the biggest invoice
I've ever sent as a freelance copywriter.