The Manager List Insights

Insights, tips, and strategies to help freelancers and creatives close more deals.

The LinkedIn Mistake Freelancers Keep Making — And How to Fix It

Most freelancers misuse LinkedIn by acting like job seekers. Here’s how to use it like a business owner and actually get clients.

Feb 4, 20265 min read

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Understanding Client Psychology Around 'Passive Income' Work

Why clients chase 'passive income' projects—and what freelancers need to watch out for before saying yes.

Feb 3, 20265 min read

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7 Passive Income Ideas Every Freelancer Should Try

Turn your downtime into real earnings. Here are 7 proven passive income streams built for freelancers in 2026.

Feb 2, 20265 min read

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Top 10 Reasons Proposals Get Rejected

It’s not usually the price. Uncover the hidden mistakes in your proposals that are causing clients to ghost you.

Feb 2, 20262 min read

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How to Set Boundaries for Your Personal Brand

Setting boundaries isn't optional—it's essential to building a personal brand clients respect. Here's how freelancers can enforce them without flinching.

Feb 1, 20266 min read

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How to Fire a Client: The "It’s Not You, It’s Me" Script

Sometimes the customer is wrong. Learn how to end a toxic client relationship gracefully without burning bridges.

Feb 1, 20262 min read

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How to Set Boundaries When Clients Ghost

Client ghosting isn’t just rude—it’s expensive. Here’s how freelancers can prevent it, respond to it, and protect their time and income.

Jan 31, 20266 min read

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5 Fixes for the Most Common Productized Service Failures

Struggling to sell your productized service? These 5 fixes address the workflow, pricing, and scope problems killing your conversions.

Jan 30, 20265 min read

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The "No-Code" Freelancer: Selling Results, Not Tech

You don’t need to be a software engineer to build powerful apps for clients. The rise of No-Code has opened a new freelance frontier.

Jan 30, 20262 min read