8. Scaling as a Freelancer:

Once time is freed up by dropping a client, focus on improving your skill and building a "T-shape skill".

This means having deep expertise in your core service (e.g., editing) but also gaining a broader understanding of related areas that impact the client's goals (e.g., an editor understanding social media growth, hook writing, or basic design principles).

Understand the impact of your work from the client's perspective (e.g. increases views, or drives sales)

Incorporate this understanding into your pitches.

Growth requires patience and strategic upgrading of skills.