🔥 Can 'Boring' Make You Rich?

You might be surprised to learn that you may not have to think outs... Here's a question: Do you have to be totally original, think outside the box, and revolutionize your industry to get rich as a freelancer? According to [this story]( no. Sometimes all it takes to get wealthy as a freelancer is doing the basics—and doing them well. Communicate well with clients, deliver projects on time, provide REAL value. And, often, the rest will follow. Here's what freelancer Domenico has to say about it: [5 Boring (But Powerful) Tips That Made Me a Six-Figure Freelancer]( Also in this email: - 9 Things Rich Freelancers NEVER Spend Money On [LINK] Enjoy! Preston & the Millo Team [Moxie]( - The hardest part of streamlining your business with Moxie is deciding what you'll do with your new free time. Uncomplicate your business. Start a free trial with Moxie today. [Start your free trial now.]( 9 Things Rich Freelancers NEVER Spend Money On We all dream of becoming rich and successful freelancers. But let’s get real - the path to wealth isn’t paved with needless splurging and fancy offices. In fact, take it from me: rich freelancers are ruthless about what they DON'T spend money on. Intrigued? I recently wrote an article that reveals the [9 Things Rich Freelancers NEVER Spend Money On](. For example, did you know wealthy freelancers almost never lease fancy office spaces? I mean it makes sense not to blow money on overhead, but starting out I definitely splurged on a cool coworking membership to “look the part”. Rookie mistake. Another one that struck me - rich freelancers are extremely selective about any roles they hire for. Rather than [bringing on a virtual assistant or admin first]( they strategically build teams that directly generate revenue. And don't even get me started on lavish conferences and software subscriptions we could all probably live without. I could go on and on about the list, but [I suggest reading this]( to soak in all 9 yourself. Let me know which ones stand out or hit home for you once you've read it! Where do YOU think you're wasting money that could better fuel your freelancing success? I have some ideas now that I need to fix too! Would love to swap lessons learned. [SolidGigs](. Get freelance leads on autopilot. Expert gig-hunters match you with the top 1% of freelance jobs from dozens of premium sources. [Try Free](. 97 Habits of Insanely Profitable Freelancers If you want to be insanely profitable doing what you love then you need to find a happy balance between art and commerce. Basically, you need a head for business and a mind for getting the work done. On the surface, profitable freelancers aren’t that different to unprofitable ones; the one real difference is that insanely profitable freelancers have developed specific habits that allow them to succeed. Which is why [I love this article from agency-builder, Bianca](. 8 years before writing that post, she was financially stressed, she couldn’t pay all her bills on time, she had nightmare clients; some who wouldn’t pay her on time, she couldn’t find good staff, she was working 16 hour days and her business was sucking all her time and every last ounce of energy she had… but for very little return. Been there? If you want to create a business and life you love, [these 97 habits]( will be the key to your liberation… and your profits. Action Items: - Do a spending audit over the next week. Track every expense and analyze if each directly generates revenue or income for your business. Identify at least 1 cost you can cut. - Go through the list of 97 habits of profitable freelancers. Identify 3-5 habits you can implement over the next 90 days to transform your mindset, productivity or planning. Pick small, manageable changes that set you up for future success. You've got this! Whew! If you made it this far—thanks for sticking with us. See you in next week’s issue of 🔥 Freelance Fire. [Twitter]( [Facebook]( [Website]( [YouTube]( [LinkedIn]( Copyright © 2024 Millo, All rights reserved. You subscribed to this newsletter at Millo.co (previously GraphicDesignBlender.com). Thanks for subscribing. Our mailing address is: Millo 265 N Main Street Ste. D #229Kaysville, UT 84037 [Add us to your address book]( Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list](.