Money Making Action: In Progress
My freelance journey begins. I’ve picked-up my first ever paying sewing job and I’m excited, despite my initial reluctance.
I’m glad I kept the appointment because what sounded like a couple little sewing projects is really a blank-slate house in need of some serious adornment. This will be an ongoing, substantial project that will make up for the fact that I’m not charging enough. Seeing the future money potential, I compromised on my one pet peeve because it was good customer service to do so. While I didn’t want to start with a small task, I knew that it’d boost the cllient’s confidence in my work if I did.
I know that this small initial job will help build my confidence for the additional work that she’ll be giving me and will hopefully lead to some additional referrals. This job has already given me one referral because I mentioned it during lunch with a coworker and she started telling me all about the new house they are buying and how it’ll need a lot of decoration help.
I’m glad I got over my fear that was trying to talk me out of taking the job and that I’ve finally put some action into all my money thoughts.
Sarah
February 2nd, 2007 19:50
Be sure and take pictures of all your work so you can build a portfolio site as you go along. I’m also trying to start a freelance business and would be willing to take on less profitable work in order to build out my portfolio. Good Luck!
bluntmoney
February 3rd, 2007 12:34
I’m glad you were willing to start with a small job. I almost always offer very small jobs to people first, because I want to see how they perform AND if they’re willing to do just as much for an “inconsequential” client as they are for a large one.
3 Things About Money
February 4th, 2007 13:25
That portfolio idea Sarah offered is a great one. If you have a small project in your portfolio it will reassure people that you are committed to great work, large or small. Congratulations on going for it!
Donna Jean
February 5th, 2007 11:58
Yes, portfolio development is a great idea. Honestly, I just needed the push to get past the fear of taking that step — I was just making excuses to hide from the commitment.
Now that I’ve started on the project, I’m really enjoying it and learning a lot (like the joys of sewing ruffles). While I’ve always known I could sew these types of things, this is the first time doing so. Getting paid to try new things is great.