You did it. You took the leap. You’ve been working on your own. You’ve got a client that’s not related to you. Well done, you little rockstar, you.
You, my friend, are a Freelancer—-Capital F.
Now what’s next? How do you find the next gig? How do you market yourself without getting used-car salesmen stink on your skin? How do you make sure you’ll always have the skills you need to keep up? I’ll tell you how: run your business like a bike shop. Create community, hold group rides (so to speak), and establish yourself as an expert.
There’s some serious business juju happening at bicycle shops all around the world. Tap into it.