From Gail C…
I had the pleasure of working with Patty Thompson from Barefoot Consultants and I must say, she is simply wonderful. Her positive, sunny personality is infectious and she made the process of transitioning to online work seamless. Patty took my extensive CV and list of tasks and condensed them in a way that was easy for clients to comprehend, highlighting all that I am able to do for them.
Thanks to her guidance, I was able to become a $100+ consultant in my very first week online. Patty’s expertise and knowledge in the industry are invaluable, and her ability to strategize and tailor solutions for my specific needs truly sets her apart.
One thing that really stood out to me was how invested Patty was in my success. She consistently went above and beyond to ensure I had all the tools I needed to succeed, offering advice, feedback and encouragement every step of the way. Her dedication and passion for her work is truly inspiring.
I would highly recommend Patty to anyone looking to turn to online work and make an income. She is an absolute pleasure to work with and I am grateful to have had the opportunity to work with her. If you’re looking for a coach who truly cares about your success and can help you achieve your goals, Patty is the one for you.
From Sharon…
Thanks again, Robert! I so appreciate all your time and effort to help me get off the ground with Upwork. Getting my first contract makes me think that once I retire and get serious about this, it will really work and work well! Next time I write you, it will hopefully be from the beach on Lago Maggiore! 🙂
From Yasmin…
¨ I’m excited!! and want to thank you both for all your help with my profile creation and work. I know that quick jobs help, but this (project enterprise client) allows me to access their private talent group area and the ability to apply to other jobs with them without using contracts. Also, this job’s work time allows me to pick up other jobs or enjoy whatever city or country I might be traveling through.
Thank you for your help and support.¨
From Eileen…
I signed up on Upwork in August, and it took until April to see success. It was a long depressing slog, but as you cautioned, don´t give up that I will eventually succeed, and you were right! I compare the gig platforms to people who make new year resolutions to lose weight by going to the gym and then soon give up. If you wait long enough with the gig platforms, people bidding on jobs lose interest when they don´t succeed right away. And as you said, if you keep trudging away and bidding on jobs, you will eventually succeed, and I did. Now I have a 100% job success score and the top-rated badge. I am on my way to freelancing success, thanks to my coaching sessions with you. Thank you so much, and if you ever would like me to talk with your clients about not giving up, I would love to.
From Irwin…
Patty and Robert, thank you for an absolutely superb workshop, “Ending 2022 Strong”. It was chock full of useful information that we freelancers need to know for long-term success. It was comprehensive, well-organized, and pragmatic and included perspectives on the benefits and growth of freelancing and the most effective strategies for the long term. I was particularly impressed by the step-by-step outline for success on Upwork, our platform of choice, and the best strategies for finding and developing ongoing relationships with clients.
Right after the workshop, I reviewed all my keywords, updated my profile, and improved my portfolio. And guess what? Within a couple of days, I got my first request for a consultation, followed up by a project!
Again, thank you for this workshop. I strongly recommend it for all freelancers, whether a newbie or a veteran needing a refresher.