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The Freelancer’s Creed

Freelancing

Paul Strikwerda with tulipsTo my past, present and future clients:

I AM A FREELANCER and my added value will always be higher than my rate.

I am here to make your life easier; to solve a particular problem; work on a project and save you money by getting the job done more efficiently and more skillfully.

When you hire me, you can rely on my expertise, my experience and my enthusiasm.

Unlike so many people who go to work and go through the motions just to collect a paycheck, I became a freelancer to do what I’m good at; to do what I love… and I love what I do.

I need no time tracker, no hand-holding micro-managing supervisor or never-ending on-the-job training.

When your 9 to 5 crew leaves the building,

Read the rest of this story in my new book. Click on the cover to access the website and get a sneak peek. Use the buttons to buy the book.

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  1. Tami Romani says

    August 29, 2013 at 2:14 am

    Amen. That is all.

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  2. ted mcaleer says

    August 29, 2013 at 5:15 am

    When I talk to a customer, that is my mantra. My added VALUE will always exceed the figure that you pay me.

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  3. Mike Harrison says

    August 29, 2013 at 8:09 am

    Simply: BAM!

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  4. Dalia Bach says

    August 29, 2013 at 8:33 am

    Brilliantly accurate!

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  5. Moe Rock says

    August 29, 2013 at 9:30 am

    ha ha! Love it!

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  6. Debby Barnes says

    August 29, 2013 at 10:04 am

    Oh my land, brother. Your creed should be on every freelancer’s website. And most definitely every freelancer’s rate card and hiring contract. In large print! Spot-On again, Paul. 🙂

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  7. Laura Branch Mireles says

    August 29, 2013 at 10:33 am

    Love.Love.LOVE!!

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  8. Diane Merritt says

    August 29, 2013 at 1:09 pm

    Thank you for posting Paul – LOVE IT!

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  9. Patricia Buhler says

    August 29, 2013 at 4:22 pm

    Great stuff, Paul. Clear, concise and so very true!

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  10. Karol Walkowski says

    August 29, 2013 at 5:12 pm

    Say no more…

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  11. Nicola Redman says

    August 30, 2013 at 8:47 am

    Here here.

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  12. Andy Coffman says

    August 30, 2013 at 8:55 am

    Very well said! Thank you

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  13. Patrick Sweeney says

    August 30, 2013 at 2:00 pm

    As always, very nicely stated Paul!

    Pat

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  14. Rose C says

    September 4, 2013 at 1:26 pm

    Bravo Paul!

    My favorite part? Of course it’s the, “I AM A FREELANCER and my added value will always be higher than my rate.” Cheers 🙂

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  15. Roxanne Coyne says

    September 6, 2013 at 2:44 pm

    wow, Paul. Those are powerful words. Thank you for sharing this in order to empower all of us.

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  16. Michelle Armeneau says

    September 30, 2013 at 12:48 pm

    This is delightful! I come from a long line of entrepreneurs and you just described my life. Made me smile with pride. Thanks, Paul

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  17. Eric says

    March 19, 2014 at 10:21 pm

    The freelance sector is a hateful, spiteful group of money hungry people with no sympathy for the arts and all apathy for the plight of indie filmmakers.

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    • Paul Strikwerda says

      March 19, 2014 at 11:28 pm

      That’s a broad generalization, don’t you think? It sounds rather hateful and spiteful, if you ask me. Perhaps you should have a little more sympathy for the plight of freelancers. Many of my freelance friends support the arts and love working with indie film makers.

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