Yay you did the work! You figured out your skill. 🎉 Now what? Here's the truth nobody tells you at this stage: knowing your skill isn't the finish line. It's the starting line. And a lot of people get stuck right here — not because they're missing a skill, but because they think they need more before they can actually start. More confidence. More proof. More "figuring it out." 🤔 You don't. So here's what I want you to do this week: 1️⃣ Turn your skill into an offer. Not "I'm good at Excel." Try "I help small business owners get their books organized so tax season stops being a nightmare." Same skill. Totally different energy. 2️⃣ Pick a rough price. It doesn't have to be right. It just has to exist. You can't get paid for an offer that's still floating around in your head. 3️⃣ Look at your existing circle first. Forget the portfolio and the perfect website for a second. Your first client is way more likely to come from someone who already knows you than from a stranger on a platform. 4️⃣ Send one message today. Something like: "Hey, I'm doing [skill] as a freelance service now — know anyone who might need that?" That's the whole ask. Your first client doesn't need to be your dream client. They just need to be real. Every actual client teaches you more than another week of "getting ready" ever will. 💬 Tell me below — what's your skill, and who's the first person you could send that message to today? Let's get specific in the comments.👇 To help with the next steps, check out the Freelance Jumpstart in the Classroom where you have a calculator to help you price your service or offer, and a pitch template to reach out to your first clients, along with a Quick Wins Checklist to keep you on track.

I have something really exciting to share with you! If freelancing and working remotely or even a move abroad has been on your mind, you’re going to love this. My good friend Hannah, who’s been training virtual assistants and freelancers for over 10 years, is hosting a completely free training week (YES, a whole week for free) called "The 5 Day VA Challenge." She’s guided more than 45,000 people on their journey to freedom and location independence and if this is the path you want to take, you’ll definitely want to join her. Here are the details:👇 📅 Date: Monday, July 13 - 17 🕒 Time: around 1 hour per day in your own time - the materials will be released every morning EDT time & there will be two live sessions to ask Hannah questions (there will be a recording, but joining live is worth it!). During the 5 Day VA Challenge, you’ll get practical advice on becoming an in-demand freelancer or virtual assistant, and you’ll leave with actionable steps to start earning right away. Whether you’re just starting or looking to gain traction, this training is beginner-friendly and packed with insights. 🎯 What you’ll gain from this training: - A solid understanding of what it means to be a VA or freelancer: Discover how you can use your existing skills to get started immediately. - Insights on who hires freelancers and what they outsource: Understand the types of tasks clients are looking to delegate and what you can earn for doing them. - The benefits of niching: Learn why finding a niche can make you stand out faster and help you land clients early in your journey. - An elevator pitch template: Get a tried-and-tested template to help you craft a pitch that grabs attention and gets you noticed! - Three powerful strategies to land paying clients this week: Walk away with simple but impactful tactics to land your first (or next) paying client quickly.

You’ve just entered The Freedom Lab... where we experiment, learn, and get paid for what we already know. After you introduce yourself, head over to the Classroom (tab at top of page) and take the Ah-Ha Moment Challenge to help identify your first freelance skill. 📌 Quick notes: - There is a 2 post per day, per person cap in the Community. - You can comment as much as you like (as long as it's not spam). Be kind and respectful. - We have a NO ALL CAPS rule in your titles AND posts. Your post may be removed if it is in all caps. - To report any suspicious activity, see this post. Drop your intro below 👇🏾 ✨ Name 💼 Current 9 to 5 role, interests, or hobby 💡 Why you're excited to be a part of the community 🎯 What ‘freedom’ looks like to you 💡 This community runs on energy and engagement. Don’t lurk... jump in! Ask questions, share your wins, and connect with others who are just as fired up about building freedom as you are. You’re in control here. The more you lean in, the faster you’ll grow. Note: When you first join The Freedom Lab, you will not be able to post your own Community post until you reach Level 2 on our Leaderboard. You reach Level 2 by gaining 5 points, and you gain points by receiving 5 likes on your comments on other people's posts. **There is a 2 post per member, per day limit.