Welcome Freelancer!

Next Tuesday, we'll show you how the right AI tools can save you hours every week without needing to be “techy,” and why staying human is still your biggest advantage in a world of automation.

✅ Discover AI tools that boost your income (not threaten it)
✅ Learn to let AI handle the grunt work
✅ Stay in control—and ahead of the curve

👀 If you’ve been curious —but cautious— this one’s for you.

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This week’s call recap: 🛠️ The Five Tools You Can’t Afford to Ignore

This week on Tuesday, Winton served up a practical, plain-English walkthrough of the five tools every digital nomad, freelancer, consultant, or coach must have in their toolbox to stay efficient, professional, and profitable—no matter where they’re working from.

He didn’t just list off tech names. He explained why these tools matter, how to avoid common mistakes (like time-zone mix-ups and lost meeting notes), and how to choose what to learn first without feeling overwhelmed.

“At one point, I had six calendars—two business, one personal, and three mystery extras.”
That was his wake-up call to simplify his setup—and a reminder to all of us that time management isn’t optional when you're building a portable career.

Here’s a taste of what he covered:

📅 Calendly – Gives a polished, pro-level first impression while solving the “what time zone are you in?” nightmare.
📝 Otter.ai – Transcribes your calls, organizes notes, and—with a little AI magic—spits out summaries and to-do lists from hours of conversation.
🎥 Zoom – Still the global gold standard for face-to-face connection, with bonuses like screen annotation and virtual backgrounds.
🤖 ChatGPT – Not optional anymore. Whether you’re writing emails, fixing grammar, or summarizing handwritten notes, it’s the shortcut every freelancer should use daily.
🔐 LastPass – For keeping your accounts secure without having to remember your dog’s birthday. 

Missed it? Watch the full replay and find out why now is the best time to get these tools working for you—before your business scales and you’re too busy playing catch-up.

🗓️ Mark your calendar for next Tuesday’s call—and this week let Calendly handle the scheduling.

Now here’s the news from the Barefoot Consultants’ world,

See you next week!

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

“Did They Ghost Me... or What?”

If a client hasn’t checked in for a month, does that mean the job’s filled?

It’s the waiting game nobody likes. You sent a proposal, you felt good about it... and then? Crickets.

Winton kicked this off with a reminder: there’s no universal Upwork clock. He’s seen freelancers get hired two months after submitting. So no, silence doesn’t mean “rejected”—it might just mean “not yet.”

Heidi followed with a key shift in focus:

“You can’t control what they’re doing—maybe they posted the job and then left for a yoga retreat in Costa Rica.”🌴

Instead of wondering what’s happening behind the curtain, redirect that energy into what you can control: your next proposal.

✅ Is the job a great fit for your skills?
✅ Did you submit with clarity and confidence?
✅ Are you sending 3–5 proposals a week to build momentum?

Freelance success isn’t about reading minds—it’s about maintaining momentum. So let ‘em take their time. You’ve got more opportunities waiting.

🎉 Highlights from our July After Party:
Ties, Tools & Travel Talk

If you’ve never stayed for the once-a-month after party… you’re missing half the magic.

This month’s session was packed with laughs, real talk, and some seriously sharp freelancing insights. The group swapped updates on what’s working (and what’s tricky) in their businesses right now, and Winton fielded a flurry of questions about AI tools—what he’s loving, what he’s watching, and where the tech is headed next for freelancers over 50.

🌍 We also took a mini world tour—chatting about what it’s like working remotely from different countries, adjusting to new cultures, and staying productive while living the expat dream.

And then came the After Party Quiz…
Let’s just say it lived up to its reputation. We had our first-ever tie, but in true community spirit, the win was awarded to the person who had never won before, so Aileen F. walked away with the bragging rights!

Join us for our next AfterParty on the last Tuesday of August right after the Tuesday night call.