Comments on: Promoting the Work of Other Freelancers

By: Nick

Nick — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 22:34:53 +0000

I think it’s a matter of whether or not it goes both ways. If you promote (link to) the other guy on a regular basis, he should be promoting you a similar (if not equal) amount. Likewise, if you are sending work someone’s way as a matter of expertise, I would hope they would be sending work back your way. If it’s a reciprical relationship then both people benefit and they are more of a colleague than competitor. If it’s not reciprical then I would be careful how much I promoted them.

By: Ruby Web

Ruby Web — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 15:57:41 +0000

I like the Coca cola and Pepsi pic you’ve used for this post. Hilarious! Going out there more and working in the clients’ premises instead of the comfort of your own home does make for a better networking tool.

By: paulette

paulette — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 03:47:38 +0000

If One have a good reputation to the social community.He can build a good working relationship to anybody.

By: Michael

Michael — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 18:22:50 +0000

Wow! How true. You’ve got to know what you are great at and not just good at. I find it best when I become introspective and honest with myself. Knowing what I’m good at.

For the longest time, I couldn’t really focus on what I am great at. My confidence level just wasn’t there.

I created a list of affirmations to help me. I then turned into a book with my name in it.

Take a look at and see YOUR NAME in this book for free at http://www.youramazingbook.com . It will definitely help.

By: dcr

dcr — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 18:38:27 +0000

Good post.

But, what about outsourcing versus referring? Sometimes, I may take on a project, knowing I can outsource it to a writer or designer I work with. Other times, I may refer someone directly to a writer or designer.

If something is just beyond your expertise, and being a middleman isn’t a good option, refer them directly to a particular writer or designer.

If you’re just too busy, outsource it. That way, you don’t risk losing a client, who may decide to work directly with the other supplier or think you’re just too busy for him or her.

In any event, to whomever you outsource or refer, you must be sure you trust them to get the job done or treat your client well because, in either case, it’s going to be a reflection upon you.

For me, for an existing client, I would generally outsource (unless it’s something really beyond my expertise where me being a middleman would not be conducive to getting the project done as easily).

By: Raul

Raul — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 17:38:47 +0000

I’m definitely one who would re-direct and advertise the work of other freelancers. I’ve often pondered about this, but I think it’s important to realize where our limits are. If something is outside the realm of my expertise, then I simply try not to take it on!

Good post, Michael!