Purpose. Destiny. Calling. These words have intrigued me for as long as I can remember. They’re mystical. They’re mysterious. They’re also maddening! Whenever I ponder these terms (I’ve personally dubbed them “PDC” for short) they have just one of two effects: I feel awesome. I feel like crap. The problem with obsessing over purpose, destiny, and […]
BYP 36 – Pivot: How To Turn Your Blog Into A Business (While Working Full Time)
Today we wrap up this series on making a career pivot. I share my story of how I turned my blog into a business. I’ll also mention a chance for us to work together if you want to take a look at making a career pivot more seriously. A Quick Preview of the Podcast: How […]
5 Books That Will Help You Pull Off A Career Pivot
Several years ago I went through a pretty big career pivot. It was fast, white-knuckle, and often riddled with a peculiar mix of exhilaration, sullenness, and sleepness nights. One of things that anchored me through that oft-lonesome journey: books! Books by people that traveled the road before me … came out the other side … […]
BYP 35 – Pivot: How To Price Your Services When Starting Out
I can’t wait to share today’s episode with you, where we’ll cover some ideas on pricing your products or services when you’re starting out. Now, price is always relative to other factors including your market and competition, but in most cases I’ve found people charge less than they should. A Quick Preview of the Podcast: […]
BYP 34 – Pivot: How To Find Your First Clients
We continue our series on making a career pivot by talking about how to find your first clients when you’re starting out. These are the same steps I used locate and communicate with my first clients, and they’re a lot easier to do than you might imagine. Check out the episode for more. A Quick […]