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Nail It! A weekly note from Ted.

Business, Creative, Economy, Fast Company, Nail It Weekly, Sales 5 minute read

So-called personal branding is bull—. You’re a human not a product. Here’s how to maintain your humanity and successfully market your services.

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Nail It! A weekly note from Ted.

Business, Creative, Economy, Emotions, Fast Company, Nail It Weekly 6 minute read

Avoidance is everyone’s knee-jerk reaction when the going gets tough, but fighting it isn’t a remote work challenge — it’s a human one.

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Nail It! A weekly note from Ted.

Business, Creative, Fast Company, Nail It Weekly 5 minute read

If you’re searching for your next gig, pull out your resume and check how it answers this question: When did your passion for what you do really begin? A Trip Down Your Resume’s Memory Lane If your resume is like just about every one I’ve seen, you’ve got your career trajectory laid out from your…

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Nail It! A weekly note from Ted.

Emotions, Fast Company, Nail It Weekly, Salary 5 minute read

Job search stressing you out? Follow these steps to change your approach, reduce your anxiety, and get the most from your next opportunity.

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Nail It! A weekly note from Ted.

Fast Company, Nail It Weekly 6 minute read

When you’re a small business, losing one client can mean losing half your income or more. It’s terrifying, but you can come out ahead with these tips.

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Nail It! A weekly note from Ted.

Economy, Nail It Weekly, Negotiation, Price Pressure 5 minute read

You’re desperate to win the gig but the contract terms threaten your revenue. How you say no to some clauses will determine whether you still get the job.

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Nail It! A weekly note from Ted.

Emotions, Nail It Weekly, Negotiation 4 minute read

I was young but I learned a lesson far more valuable than the two bits I lost to a bully. I learned that every negotiation has hidden emotional stakes.

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