Skill Inventory vs Market Demand: Speak the Language of High-Paying Clients

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Freelancers often undervalue their existing skills. List every deliverable from the past year: videos, wireframes, social posts, presentations, strategy docs. Then, research how companies are searching for talent. Maybe you’re a “graphic designer,” but clients want a “brand designer.” Updating your vocabulary to match demand can dramatically increase discoverability and help you command higher rates without learning new skills.