Ready to freelance? Learn from Michelle Goodman of "My So-Called Freelance Life."
b'Just about an hour ago, Daniel Kehrer asked me (on Twitter of course!):\\xa0 Are you finding lots more folks going freelance because of the economy? Glad you asked Daniel! In today\'s podcast, I talk with Michelle Goodman, author of the new book My So-Called Freelance Life.\\xa0 It is chock-full of information for people who are considering freelancing on the side, or as a full-time pursuit.\\xa0 Michelle and I talk about all kinds of nuts and bolts questions about freelancing including: How in the world do you get your first client when you work full-time in a "real" job?Should you ever work for free to get started?How to you contract for work appropriately to avoid scope creep?Should you bother to list your services on the "bidding" sites like Elance or Guru?When can "competitors" be a great source of referrals for your business? I think one of the best ways to test the waters of entrepreneurship, even if you are not ready to leave your job for a few years, is to do a freelance project.\\xa0 Enjoy the conversation, and the book!'