He used his extensive and diverse work history to build his business.
He started a digital magazine, founded a T-shirt business, wrote a book, and worked at a food technology company. Camara said each experience gave him skills and the foundation of his business.
Business branding and website development are provided by his business today. He booked more than $200,000 in sales last year from a combination of agencies and companies. He expects to double that number.
Camara is one of the growing number of independent contractors in the United States. According to a report from Upwork, 60 million Americans, or 39% of the workforce, have been working without a contract this year. Some people are making millions of dollars through their work.
He said that his process was to make it clear what his offering was and how it would benefit you. I specialize in websites that are engaging and unforgettable.
Camara gave advice on how to turn skills from a job into a career.
Camara said that it's important to differentiate yourself in the market regardless of the type of business you start. One way to highlight your value is to point to past projects, employers, or skills you gained from your previous job.
Camara told them to figure out a way to make their service special. He said that you want to have an advantage in the market.
Camara learned how to use search strategies when he launched his magazine. He can use those skills for his clients now that he's a website developer.
Camara said to show that you have a specific skill but that you can use it in different ways.
Camara said to continually hone your skills before jumping into the business world. He said to practice the service before becoming a career.
Camara spent more than a decade building websites. He felt confident in offering up-to-date and comprehensive services as a freelancer because he had developed that skill for so long.
A combination of their own website and third-party platforms should be used to promote their services, according to Camara.
Prospective clients look at a personal website to see if you are a service provider. A platform like Fiverr can be important for initial outreach.
Camara said to look for different opportunities to offer your services.
He told them to use the platforms to build up their businesses and to seek the additional opportunities that helped him grow his business.
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