I help self-employed professionals & creatives thrive
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I’m the author of seven books, and a business coach and writing mentor for self-employed professionals and creatives. Please explore my blog, books and home-study courses, and live programs.
Thriving as a Self-Employed Professional or Creative
Are you ready to change how you’ve been running your business? Do you want to find a path to success that allows you to stay true to yourself? Would you like to break through the barriers that hold you back from thriving? My books and home-study courses can help you and your business evolve and prosper.
Writing to Build Your Business
Do you write blog posts, articles, books, or home-study courses to attract clients or increase your income? Or would you like to? With my Get It Written virtual retreats and Business Building Writer program, I’ll help you get your stuff written, improve its quality, and make use of your content and expertise as a business-building tool.
Marketing & Sales for Self-Employed and Freelance Pros
Do you need more clients? More income? To earn a better living with less effort? My bestselling book Get Clients Now!™ has been helping professionals, consultants, coaches, and freelancers build thriving businesses since 1999. Get Clients Now! is more than just a book; it delivers a complete support system for getting clients.
Latest Posts from My Blog
Don’t Give Up Marketing Before the Miracle
"It's just not working," my client said dejectedly. "I've been doing exactly what the experts say –- expanding my network, asking for referrals, following up, but I still have only a handful of clients. I'm thinking about giving up and getting a job." "When did you...
Three Good Paragraphs Can Make Your Day
Sometimes our expectations of ourselves as writers (whether we write to build business, express ourselves, or as a way to make a living) are way too high. It's good to hold aspirations to be a highly-skilled, prolific writer. But what's not good is when we allow our...
Life-in-a-Notebook Planning System
Clients and students often ask me, "C.J., you always seem to have a million things going on. How do you keep track of it all?" Their questions imply that they believe I am more organized, focused, or productive than the average bear. Personally, I'm not so sure that's...