Stop being a commodity — become a problem solver
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Most freelancers jump straight into “how to do the work” when a client asks for something. But the ones who become indispensable? They start by asking better questions:What are you trying to achieve?
What have you already tried?
How will you know if this is successful?
What happens if you don’t do this?
This turns you from a vendor into a strategic partner, earning trust and unlocking premium rates.
Schedule a 30-minute discovery call before accepting any project. Listen more than you talk, dig into goals, and uncover the real problem — not just the symptom the client presents.
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Asking better questions is the real skill.
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This is how freelancers level up.