🏆 Know What You’re Good At

[logo] [hero-image] Art by [Leslie Soto Valenzuela]( “Have you ever wondered what the difference is between those freelancers who are super successful, are booked out for months, and never seem to have to do any marketing vs. those who are constantly hustling for the next project?” Designers, if you’ve found yourself pondering the question above, we’re [serving up some insights]( that will shed light on the subject. We’re joined on the Dribbble blog by our regular contributor—editor, author, and designer Cameron Chapman—who sought to pinpoint commonalities in creative working styles and found [10 habits of successful freelance designers](. Here’s an except of some of the processes that Cameron discovered which successful freelance designers use [to level-up their careers](: ⚙️ They set up systems “Establishing systems is one of the best ways to keep your freelance business running smoothly. Systems can be used for everything from client onboarding to invoicing to marketing. Systems can be [built from your current workflow](, and often work best when you can at least partially automate them. That frees you up to concentrate on other, money-generating business activities.” 📞 They follow up “Following up with both clients and prospective clients is an integral part of any successful freelancer’s business. The first time to follow up is before you land the client. You should also plan to follow up with clients after you’ve sent any materials for feedback. One thing many designers overlook, though, is following up after a project is completed and all the invoices have been paid. Making sure that [clients are happy with the work]( you’ve done and that everything is running smoothly goes a long way toward getting repeat business or referrals.” 🎯 They create a focused environment “A focused work environment looks different for everyone. Some freelancers work best in a coworking space or coffee shop, with a fair amount of ‘distraction’ around them. Others need a solo space where they can really tune the whole world out. The key is to eliminate things that distract you from working. Creating [an environment of focus]( is key to the success of the best freelancers.” 📣 They market themselves every day “Writing articles, posting work on Dribbble, and engaging with the kinds of people they want to work for are all marketing. In fact, marketing at its core is [making sure that the right clients find you](. So post on social media, write articles, share your work, share useful resources, and otherwise engage both online and off.” 💪 They know what they’re good at “There are very, very few designers out there who are good at everything. Don’t try to be the designer who does absolutely everything; [excel at the things you’re already good at]( and passionate about. The best designers recognize where their strengths lie, take steps to improve in areas where they’re lacking, and also double-down on the things they’re good at to become truly exceptional.” To get more insights into these routines—and additional habits that make freelance designers successful—head over to the Dribbble blog to read [Cameron’s complete article](. It’s filled with a litany of [extra tips and actionable advice]( for honing your freelance acumen. Happy designing, Dribbblers! ■Sponsored Hey, you! Want to get noticed? Looking to get more contact from your Dribbble posts? With a Dribbble Pro Business membership you can add a ‘Hire Me / Us’ button right to your Shot pages, so prospective clients can instantly get in touch. That’s just one of the must-have features that makes Dribbble Pro worth it—and [you can get it for less than a cup of coffee a month.]( Interested in sponsoring? 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