Brian Honigman
@brianhonigman.com
Career Freelancer, Marketing Consultant & Career Coach; Fast Co & Inc Columnist helping freelancers and marketers advance their careers.
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Want potential clients to notice you? Putting in the extra effort is required today as you’re navigating sales, biz dev, and marketing as a freelancer.
The goal is standing out for the right reasons, showcasing your expertise, reliability, and impact.
#freelance #solopreneur #selfemployed
The goal is standing out for the right reasons, showcasing your expertise, reliability, and impact.
#freelance #solopreneur #selfemployed
January 21, 2026 at 1:37 AM
Want potential clients to notice you? Putting in the extra effort is required today as you’re navigating sales, biz dev, and marketing as a freelancer.
The goal is standing out for the right reasons, showcasing your expertise, reliability, and impact.
#freelance #solopreneur #selfemployed
The goal is standing out for the right reasons, showcasing your expertise, reliability, and impact.
#freelance #solopreneur #selfemployed
Want more freelance work? Earn the trust of existing clients.
Communicate these wins to signal your trustworthiness to others.
And invest time in earning reputational currency from known institutions like earning industry awards, writing for trade publications, teaching at universities etc.
Communicate these wins to signal your trustworthiness to others.
And invest time in earning reputational currency from known institutions like earning industry awards, writing for trade publications, teaching at universities etc.
January 19, 2026 at 4:27 PM
Want more freelance work? Earn the trust of existing clients.
Communicate these wins to signal your trustworthiness to others.
And invest time in earning reputational currency from known institutions like earning industry awards, writing for trade publications, teaching at universities etc.
Communicate these wins to signal your trustworthiness to others.
And invest time in earning reputational currency from known institutions like earning industry awards, writing for trade publications, teaching at universities etc.
Hello consulting!! Here’s how to get going, land your first clients, and set up your business from the start.
All based on my new article in @inc.com go give it a read. www.inc.com/brian-honigm... 🔗
#consulting #selfemployed
All based on my new article in @inc.com go give it a read. www.inc.com/brian-honigm... 🔗
#consulting #selfemployed
January 16, 2026 at 8:45 PM
Hello consulting!! Here’s how to get going, land your first clients, and set up your business from the start.
All based on my new article in @inc.com go give it a read. www.inc.com/brian-honigm... 🔗
#consulting #selfemployed
All based on my new article in @inc.com go give it a read. www.inc.com/brian-honigm... 🔗
#consulting #selfemployed
Becoming an independent consultant is popular these days given the tough job market, plus it's one way to gain more control over your career. It's competitive though!
Here's my guide to starting your own consulting practice in 2026. My first article for @inc.com ☺️
www.inc.com/brian-honigm...
Here's my guide to starting your own consulting practice in 2026. My first article for @inc.com ☺️
www.inc.com/brian-honigm...
How You Can Start a Consulting Business in 2026
Consulting is having a boom right now. Here's a quick-start guide to launching, landing your first clients, and marketing your business.
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January 16, 2026 at 2:41 AM
Becoming an independent consultant is popular these days given the tough job market, plus it's one way to gain more control over your career. It's competitive though!
Here's my guide to starting your own consulting practice in 2026. My first article for @inc.com ☺️
www.inc.com/brian-honigm...
Here's my guide to starting your own consulting practice in 2026. My first article for @inc.com ☺️
www.inc.com/brian-honigm...
Five shifts smart freelancers are making to secure year-round work in today’s market.
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Five doable shifts seasoned freelancers are making today to stay booked all year long. #freelance #selfemployed #solopreneur #freelancertips #freelancerlife
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January 14, 2026 at 10:54 PM
Five shifts smart freelancers are making to secure year-round work in today’s market.
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Most advice on identifying a niche as a freelancer is vague. The goal is to land on a positioning statement like one of these:
-- Marketing Consultant with 12 years driving content marketing, social media, and digital strategy for tech companies, media brands, and nonprofits
-- Marketing Consultant with 12 years driving content marketing, social media, and digital strategy for tech companies, media brands, and nonprofits
January 13, 2026 at 10:02 PM
Most advice on identifying a niche as a freelancer is vague. The goal is to land on a positioning statement like one of these:
-- Marketing Consultant with 12 years driving content marketing, social media, and digital strategy for tech companies, media brands, and nonprofits
-- Marketing Consultant with 12 years driving content marketing, social media, and digital strategy for tech companies, media brands, and nonprofits
Every freelancer starts somewhere; clarity on what work you enjoy and what’s in demand comes with time. Be kinder to yourself in the beginning as you figure things out and set your foundations. Discernment will come later.
#freelance #selfemployed #solopreneur #consulting #careerpivot
#freelance #selfemployed #solopreneur #consulting #careerpivot
January 12, 2026 at 11:07 PM
Every freelancer starts somewhere; clarity on what work you enjoy and what’s in demand comes with time. Be kinder to yourself in the beginning as you figure things out and set your foundations. Discernment will come later.
#freelance #selfemployed #solopreneur #consulting #careerpivot
#freelance #selfemployed #solopreneur #consulting #careerpivot
In this week's newsletter, I dive into reasonable shifts you can make in your freelance practice that have helped me and other self-employed folks in my network stay booked. Like:
1. Blending more execution work into your advising. More immersion is expected in many cases.
1. Blending more execution work into your advising. More immersion is expected in many cases.
January 9, 2026 at 9:58 PM
In this week's newsletter, I dive into reasonable shifts you can make in your freelance practice that have helped me and other self-employed folks in my network stay booked. Like:
1. Blending more execution work into your advising. More immersion is expected in many cases.
1. Blending more execution work into your advising. More immersion is expected in many cases.
Three steps to becoming an independent consultant after your career in corporate.
#freelance #selfemployed #solopreneur #consulting #careerpivot
#freelance #selfemployed #solopreneur #consulting #careerpivot
January 8, 2026 at 3:40 PM
Three steps to becoming an independent consultant after your career in corporate.
#freelance #selfemployed #solopreneur #consulting #careerpivot
#freelance #selfemployed #solopreneur #consulting #careerpivot
Be a jack/jill of all trades AND a master of some for lasting relevance as a freelancer.
#freelance #selfemployed #solopreneur #freelancetips #freelancelife
#freelance #selfemployed #solopreneur #freelancetips #freelancelife
January 7, 2026 at 11:07 PM
Be a jack/jill of all trades AND a master of some for lasting relevance as a freelancer.
#freelance #selfemployed #solopreneur #freelancetips #freelancelife
#freelance #selfemployed #solopreneur #freelancetips #freelancelife
How to avoid spreading yourself too thinly as you diversify into multiple streams of income.
#freelance #selfemployed #solopreneur #freelancertips #freelancerlife
#freelance #selfemployed #solopreneur #freelancertips #freelancerlife
January 6, 2026 at 5:54 PM
How to avoid spreading yourself too thinly as you diversify into multiple streams of income.
#freelance #selfemployed #solopreneur #freelancertips #freelancerlife
#freelance #selfemployed #solopreneur #freelancertips #freelancerlife
Getting back into work after the holiday season without stress or burnout. It’s a little different as a freelancer, not harder.
#freelance #selfemployed #solopreneur #freelancertips #careeradvice
#freelance #selfemployed #solopreneur #freelancertips #careeradvice
January 5, 2026 at 7:34 PM
Getting back into work after the holiday season without stress or burnout. It’s a little different as a freelancer, not harder.
#freelance #selfemployed #solopreneur #freelancertips #careeradvice
#freelance #selfemployed #solopreneur #freelancertips #careeradvice
Add interesting, fun, and challenging projects to your mix to stay motivated as a freelancer. Even if it doesn’t pay substantially, the goal is bringing some joy to your work.
#freelance #selfemployed #solopreneur #freelancertips #careeradvice
#freelance #selfemployed #solopreneur #freelancertips #careeradvice
December 19, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Add interesting, fun, and challenging projects to your mix to stay motivated as a freelancer. Even if it doesn’t pay substantially, the goal is bringing some joy to your work.
#freelance #selfemployed #solopreneur #freelancertips #careeradvice
#freelance #selfemployed #solopreneur #freelancertips #careeradvice
Starting a freelance practice is hard. Keeping it going for the long term is even harder. But it’s not impossible. You don’t need genius-level insights. what matters is showing up intentionally and being strategic about your day-to-day work.
December 18, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Starting a freelance practice is hard. Keeping it going for the long term is even harder. But it’s not impossible. You don’t need genius-level insights. what matters is showing up intentionally and being strategic about your day-to-day work.
You don't need the perfect plan when diving into freelancing. Just take the next step and you'll adjust your strategy later.
#freelance #selfemployed #solopreneur #freelancertips #freelancerlife
#freelance #selfemployed #solopreneur #freelancertips #freelancerlife
December 17, 2025 at 9:53 PM
You don't need the perfect plan when diving into freelancing. Just take the next step and you'll adjust your strategy later.
#freelance #selfemployed #solopreneur #freelancertips #freelancerlife
#freelance #selfemployed #solopreneur #freelancertips #freelancerlife
Social media is one way to promote yourself as a freelancer, but it is not a requirement either. It’s more like a nice to have if you’re investing in marketing elsewhere in other ways.
#freelance #freelancertips #solopreneur
#freelance #freelancertips #solopreneur
December 16, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Social media is one way to promote yourself as a freelancer, but it is not a requirement either. It’s more like a nice to have if you’re investing in marketing elsewhere in other ways.
#freelance #freelancertips #solopreneur
#freelance #freelancertips #solopreneur
Say yes to more gigs when first starting out with freelancing, clarity comes later.
#freelance #selfemployed #solopreneur #freelancertips #careeradvice
#freelance #selfemployed #solopreneur #freelancertips #careeradvice
December 15, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Say yes to more gigs when first starting out with freelancing, clarity comes later.
#freelance #selfemployed #solopreneur #freelancertips #careeradvice
#freelance #selfemployed #solopreneur #freelancertips #careeradvice
How to show up as a partner not as an employee, so you’re taken more seriously as a freelancer.
#freelance #selfemployed #solopreneur #freelancertips
#freelance #selfemployed #solopreneur #freelancertips
December 12, 2025 at 5:44 PM
How to show up as a partner not as an employee, so you’re taken more seriously as a freelancer.
#freelance #selfemployed #solopreneur #freelancertips
#freelance #selfemployed #solopreneur #freelancertips
I take off most of December every year. Usually three weeks, sometimes the entire month. As a freelancer, I'm afforded more flexibility with my schedule and the holiday season is a slow time for everyone, but mainly I plan ahead for winter break.
December 10, 2025 at 4:12 PM
I take off most of December every year. Usually three weeks, sometimes the entire month. As a freelancer, I'm afforded more flexibility with my schedule and the holiday season is a slow time for everyone, but mainly I plan ahead for winter break.
Freelancing can easily become nonstop work. Multiple clients, shifting deadlines, and new opportunities make it tempting to always stay “on.” Time off is not a luxury. It is a strategic part of sustaining your business.
December 9, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Freelancing can easily become nonstop work. Multiple clients, shifting deadlines, and new opportunities make it tempting to always stay “on.” Time off is not a luxury. It is a strategic part of sustaining your business.
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Less sting, more strategy. How to reduce the hurt when getting rejected as a freelancer.
#freelance #selfemployed #solopreneur #freelancertips #careeradvice
#freelance #selfemployed #solopreneur #freelancertips #careeradvice
December 1, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Less sting, more strategy. How to reduce the hurt when getting rejected as a freelancer.
#freelance #selfemployed #solopreneur #freelancertips #careeradvice
#freelance #selfemployed #solopreneur #freelancertips #careeradvice
Rejection is part of freelancing. No matter how skilled or experienced you are, not every pitch or proposal will land. The key is frequency. The more you put yourself out there, the less each “no” will sting. It sounds counterintuitive, but it's the truth, in my humble opinion.
December 4, 2025 at 7:52 PM
Rejection is part of freelancing. No matter how skilled or experienced you are, not every pitch or proposal will land. The key is frequency. The more you put yourself out there, the less each “no” will sting. It sounds counterintuitive, but it's the truth, in my humble opinion.
Many freelancers burn out, struggle with cash flow, or lose love for what they do. These pitfalls are often why folks can’t continue freelancing for the long haul. Here’s how to recognize and avoid them.
#freelance #selfemployed #solopreneur #freelancertips #freelancerlife
#freelance #selfemployed #solopreneur #freelancertips #freelancerlife
December 3, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Many freelancers burn out, struggle with cash flow, or lose love for what they do. These pitfalls are often why folks can’t continue freelancing for the long haul. Here’s how to recognize and avoid them.
#freelance #selfemployed #solopreneur #freelancertips #freelancerlife
#freelance #selfemployed #solopreneur #freelancertips #freelancerlife
Reposted by Brian Honigman
Proactive networking is the best insurance policy as a freelancer.
November 20, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Proactive networking is the best insurance policy as a freelancer.
Less sting, more strategy. How to reduce the hurt when getting rejected as a freelancer.
#freelance #selfemployed #solopreneur #freelancertips #careeradvice
#freelance #selfemployed #solopreneur #freelancertips #careeradvice
December 1, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Less sting, more strategy. How to reduce the hurt when getting rejected as a freelancer.
#freelance #selfemployed #solopreneur #freelancertips #careeradvice
#freelance #selfemployed #solopreneur #freelancertips #careeradvice