Good stories

Busting out of the pack

I’m guessing, right about now, the traffic on the web site of photographer Brian Bloom is spiking, oh, about 1600% over normal.  And next week his phone will be ringing. It’s what you get for having the stones to be off-the-charts amazing.

Two tantrums that worked, sort of.

I’m a bit embarrassed to relate this.  And I do not advocate treating clients this way.  It is childish and unprofessional.  (But it felt good.)  In general I adore my clients. I offer this only because the statute of limitations has expired.   Here’s the story.

Freelance rule: Always have a side project

When you’re not actively doing work for a client, be working on something of your own.  Something you want to build just because you want to.  Write some software, amass a collection, do a book, build some design templates, take pictures of ice crystals.  Whatever you’re passionate about. Good example: