Welcome Freelancer!

Ever feel like you’re sifting through hundreds of jobs hoping something fits? That’s like searching for your lost contact lens under a streetlight — just because the light’s better there — instead of where you actually dropped it. 

Next Tuesday, we’re breaking down how to use smart keywords to flip the game:
✅ So the right jobs find you
✅ So your proposals pop with the exact phrases clients are scanning for
✅ And so you stop wasting time on work that’s not a true fit — or pays peanuts.

We’ll also show you how to freshen up keywords if yours feel “cold,” and keep your search dialed in to jobs that truly value what you do best.

🔥 This isn’t fluff. It’s how you skip the wrong work, land the right projects faster, and make yourself the easiest “yes” a client will give all week.

🚀 Join us live — or risk spending time hunting under the wrong streetlight.

🌐 The New Playbook for Portable Income

This week on our Tuesday call, we broke down what we call the Freedom Protocol — a smarter way to diversify your freelance (or remote) work so it genuinely supports your independence.

It’s no longer just about writing proposals. Winton laid out five evolving paths you can tap into right now:

1. Traditional job bids:
   Still a staple on Upwork — writing proposals for posted gigs. But only part of the picture.
   

2. Project packages:
   Pre-set services in Upwork’s Project Catalog (think: $2,000 PowerPoints or $300 market research snapshots). Easy for buyers, and you can sweeten with bonuses like a strategy call.
   

3. Consultations:
   Growing fast. Many companies happily pay for an hour of your insight — whether it’s FDA approval advice or just helping them avoid expensive mistakes.
   

4. Freelance-to-employee:
   Some clients start with a small contract, then invite you into stable, part-time (or even benefit-eligible) roles if it’s a good fit.
   

5. Remote corporate jobs:
    From clinical coordinators to pharmacy roles, Winton highlighted openings paying $70K–$160K+. Imagine doing that work while living somewhere far more affordable.

🛠️ How to put it to work

• Mix your offers. Don’t just chase bids — add a consult or project package you can share beyond Upwork (in emails, LinkedIn, with old colleagues).

• Use your lifetime of know-how. A 30-minute session might lead to a full contract… or simply pay well for your hard-earned perspective.

• Think bigger than Upwork. It’s just one small planet. Your packages and consultations can pull clients from across the entire globe.

✅ Takeaway:
 The more doors you open for people to work with you — proposals, packages, consults — the faster you build steady income and real freedom.

It’s all on the replay. Pour a coffee, press play, and plot your great escape.

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

See you next week!

QUESTION OF THE WEEK

Here’s a good question…

 If you update your skills on Upwork, does it change the jobs they send you?

✅ Short answer: Absolutely!

Updating your skills is one of the smartest things you can do to fine-tune the opportunities Upwork sends your way. Just remember there’s a short delay—Upwork’s algorithm needs time to “learn” what you want by watching what you look at, search for, and bid on.

🛠 Pro tip:

Whenever you finish a project—especially if your client praises something you did well (like research, writing, editing, analysis)—make sure that skill is listed on your profile. The more your profile reflects what you actually do (and do well), the better Upwork can match you with jobs you’ll love.

👀 Bonus:

Logging in often (even just to browse) keeps you visible. Upwork’s system favors freelancers who show up regularly, so if you want the best jobs in your feed, consistency matters.

JOB OF THE WEEK

 🧭 Big Pay, Remote Life

This week Winton highlighted a different flavor of portable income: full-time remote jobs that pay like traditional careers — but let you live anywhere.

On sites like Indeed, he showed roles that never existed remotely before the pandemic, such as:

🏥 Clinical Research Coordinators ($70K–$160K), managing teams from home — ideal for those with a healthcare or project background.

💊 Reimbursement Managers at Novartis ($160K–$297K), handling approvals and systems.

🖥️ Remote Pharmacy & Financial Clearance Reps, around $50K, perfect if you want steady work from Costa Rica or Mexico.

🏢 Healthcare Program Managers, running onboarding or compliance without leaving your kitchen table.

Many looking at these jobs are in their 50s or 60s, still wanting a strong income to finish off retirement savings — or just done with the office grind. Some find them “mindless,” but if you want high pay with total location freedom, they’re worth exploring.

💡 Takeaway for you:

These options didn’t exist pre-pandemic. If you’d like a big paycheck but want it under your own palm tree, knowing how to target and sell your experience is everything — exactly what we help you master.

📆 NEXT AFTER-PARTY: 🎉July 29th at 8pm CDT (right after the Tuesday Night Call)

Whether you played last month or you’re joining for the first time, this is your chance to challenge yourself, connect with other freelancers, and have a blast while picking up valuable freelancing insights!

Need the join link? 👉 REGISTER HERE You only need to register once and you will automatically get the link for the rest of the year—no need to update again!