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9/5

Nail It Weekly

Designing NAIL

Read Time: 3 minutes

NAIL is a dramatic presentation. Here’s why. The visuals and the physical package had to say “creative” before you read... View Article

8/29

Business, Fast Company, Nail It Weekly, Negotiation

Negotiating with a Bully? Flex Your Hidden Advantage.

Read Time: 7 minutes

You'll be tempted to give to the negative feelings bullies kick up. But if you can keep your cool while under fire, you can exploit your hidden advantage.

8/23

Emotions, gender, Harassment, Negotiation

Gender and Negotiation and White Male Privilege

Read Time: 8 minutes

Women alone cannot fix the Wage Gap. We men need to see and accept our role in fostering privilege based on keeping women out of the club.

8/15

Business, Fast Company, Nail It Weekly

How to Subcontract Freelancers without Losing Work

Read Time: 5 minutes

Sometimes big projects require one freelancer to cobble together a team of other freelancers. That’s where problems can arise.

8/9

Creative, Economy, Emotions, Fast Company, Nail It Weekly, Negotiation

How to Ask the Right Questions in a Job Interview

Read Time: 6 minutes

Asking the right questions in a job interview helps bring out the what the hiring manager really needs. Use that to set yourself apart from the competition.

8/1

Bargaining, Business, Creative, Economy, Emotions, Fast Company, Nail It Weekly, Negotiation

How to Present Your Freelance Rates to Clients

Read Time: 5 minutes

When presenting freelance rates, remember to talk about the value you bring to the table. Your expertise came at a cost and it is part of your overhead.

7/26

Nail It Weekly