THE BLOG
By Robert Thompson, RPT Virtual Services, LLC, Certified Independent Barefoot Consultant® Coach
For many freelancers, platforms like Upwork provide an excellent starting point. They offer access to c...
By Patty Thompson, RPT Virtual Services, LLC, Certified Independent Barefoot Consultant® Coach
Freelancing offers many things they dream of — flexibility, independence, and the chance to create a wor...
One of the biggest misconceptions in freelancing and consulting is that technical skill alone determines success.
It does not.
Clients rarely judge us solely on the quality of our work. They judge u...
By Patty Thompson, RPT Virtual Services, LLC, Certified Independent Barefoot Consultant® Coach
Change is never the most comfortable part of freelancing—but sometimes, it’s exactly what creates new op...
By Patty Thompson, RPT Virtual Services, LLC, Certified Independent Barefoot Consultant® Coach
If you’ve ever spent hours applying to jobs on Upwork only to hear nothing back—or worse, landed a clien...
By Patty Thompson, RPT Virtual Services, LLC, Certified Independent Barefoot Consultant® Coach
In today’s digital economy, your online reputation is one of your most valuable assets. Whether you're j...
By Robert Thompson, RPT Virtual Services, LLC, Certified Independent Barefoot Consultant® Coach
If pricing your services feels uncomfortable—or inconsistent—you’re not alone. Many freelancers and con...
By Patty Thompson, RPT Virtual Services, LLC, Certified Independent Barefoot Consultant® Coach
If you’ve ever submitted freelance proposals and heard nothing back—no reply, no questions, no follow-up...
By Patty Thompson, RPT Virtual Services, LLC, Certified Independent Barefoot Consultant® Coach
One of the most common questions freelancers ask—especially on platforms like Upwork—is whether they sho...
By Patty Thompson, RPT Virtual Services, LLC, Certified Independent Barefoot Consultant® Coach
If you’re freelancing online and feel like your profile isn’t getting the attention it deserves, you’re ...
By Patty Thompson, RPT Virtual Services, LLC, Certified Independent Barefoot Consultant® Coach
One of the most common frustrations we hear from our clients—especially those who were professionals tra...
By Patty Thompson, RPT Virtual Services, LLC, Certified Independent Barefoot Consultant® Coach
When people decide to explore freelancing, there’s often a rush to “get started.” Create a profile, join...
