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All right, so have you heard this one making 550 bucks a day just from a free Google Project

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Management certificate?

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Oh yeah, I've seen that floating around.

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Yeah, it's pretty intriguing.

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So today we're going to deep dive into it.

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Sounds good.

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We're looking at a YouTube video from the SuperhumansLife channel, which is all about

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making money online.

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And this video claims you can make this much money per day with just this free certificate.

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Interesting.

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So we're not here to say if it's true or false or anything like that.

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True.

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We really want to break down the information, understand the logic, and see what valuable

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insights we can gain, even if we're not all aspiring project managers.

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Yeah, that's a good approach.

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So to set the stage, the video starts by talking about this problem that a lot of companies

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have, which is just wasted resources due to poor project management.

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And then they present the solution, which is Google's free project management certification

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program.

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Now sounds like a pretty sweet deal, right?

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Yeah, free training, potentially more money who wouldn't be interested.

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Exactly, but there is a little bit of a, you know, they sort of skip over this.

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What's that?

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That the free access on Coursera is only for seven days.

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Ah, yeah, that's right.

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You get the free trial, but then you got to pay if you want to keep going with the course.

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So it's not entirely free.

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Right.

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So one of the first things I think that's interesting to deep dive into is the paid

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Coursera subscription worth it?

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Is it worth it to, you know, actually get the certificate and finish the whole course?

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Well, I think it depends on what you want to get out of it, right?

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Are you serious about a career in project management?

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Right.

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Are you doing this for career advancement?

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Yep.

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Is this a potential side hustle or?

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Just for personal development, like just to expand your skillset.

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Exactly, because the video kind of throws out this number.

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Yeah.

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An average annual salary of $77,000 for project managers in the US.

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I mean, it's a decent salary, but is that really the average?

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Is that realistic?

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And I think that's where you come in.

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Yeah, so 77K is a good starting point.

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But it's definitely not the whole picture.

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I mean, first off, your experience level matters a lot.

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Someone brand new to project management, even with that certificate, they're not going

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to be making that kind of money right out of the gate.

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It makes sense.

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And then location too.

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Oh yeah, of course.

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So cities or regions just pay more for these roles.

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Makes sense.

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And then the industry and the size of the company, all that plays a role.

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So it's not as easy as just get the certificate and boom, six figure salary.

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Yeah, it's a bit more nuanced than that.

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But the video makes this point that project management skills can be valuable even outside

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of like a traditional nine to five job.

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Oh, for sure.

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Especially like with freelancing and agencies.

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So you're making this huge demand for specialized skills that you could do remotely.

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And project management is a perfect example.

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Think about it.

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Organization, efficiency, meeting deadlines, all that stuff.

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It's crucial for freelancers and agencies, just like it is for big companies.

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Totally.

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And the video highlights a few ways to actually like make money with these skills.

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Like what?

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Like outside of just a typical job, like setting up, click up for businesses, offering consulting

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services and even like creating these packages for upwork and fiverr.

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Interesting.

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So let's unpack those one by one.

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Let's start with click up because the video really emphasizes that.

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They do.

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So the question is, why is this platform becoming so popular?

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What makes it stand out from other project management tools?

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And how are freelancers using it to actually make money?

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Yeah, that's a great question.

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And it seems like there's real opportunity there.

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Especially with, you know, the video giving examples of freelancers charging, you know,

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significant fees for like click up, set up and support.

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So what's driving that demand and how do you get into that market?

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Well, it seems like some freelancers are becoming click up specialists like consultants just

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for this one platform.

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Businesses might get overwhelmed by all the features they need someone to guide them.

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And that's where these experts come in.

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And that ties into like the whole niche expertise thing, right?

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Instead of trying to do everything, you become the go to person for one specific skill or

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You've got a hot tool right now.

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It seems that way.

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But it's not just about knowing the tool inside and out.

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You also got to know how to market yourself.

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Package those skills into services that businesses will pay for.

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And then build a reputation for doing good work.

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And the video doesn't just focus on click up.

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Oh, really?

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It mentions other project management tools like Asana Trello and Monday.com.

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So is it better to specialize in just one platform or learn multiple tools?

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That's a great question and one that we should definitely dig into.

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Because there are pros and cons to both approaches, right?

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And the video also mentions that Asana and ClickUp both have these free training resources

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available.

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Oh, that's cool.

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So you can at least check them out without spending any money.

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You can kind of get your feet wet.

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And see if it's something you're even interested in.

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But I think at the end of the day, what we all want to know is can you really make money

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doing?

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That's the big question, right?

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The video shares these examples from Fiverr.

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So there's this freelancer specializing in ClickUp with a five-star rating.

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And then there's this agency that offers a 10-hour setup package with chat support.

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That's a good idea.

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It definitely makes it seem like a viable income stream.

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Yeah, it does.

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So we've got companies needing this expertise.

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We've got platforms like Fiverr connecting freelancers with clients.

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It does seem like a solid path to explore, whether it's a side hustle or even a full-time

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career.

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For sure.

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And those Fiverr examples are really interesting.

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Let's break those down in more detail.

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Let's do it.

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We'll do that after the break.

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So we're back.

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And we were just talking about these Fiverr examples.

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The freelancer with the five-star rating, specializing in ClickUp.

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What can we learn from their success?

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I think it's a great example of how specializing in a specific tool can pay off.

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They can position themselves as the expert for ClickUp and their five-star rating shows

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they deliver.

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So those client testimonials are really important.

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They're crucial.

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It builds trust with potential clients when they see others have had good experience.

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And the video also highlighted an agency offering like a 10-hour ClickUp setup package with

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That's a totally different approach.

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What do you think about that?

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It's smart.

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They've turned their expertise into a product-ized service.

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So they're just offering open-ended consulting.

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They have a clearly defined, deliverable...

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A ClickUp setup.

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Within a set timeframe.

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And they've even got the chat support added in.

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That's a great way to ensure client satisfaction.

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Because you can get help even after the initial setup is done.

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It's like having a ClickUp expert on call.

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I like that.

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And the video mentioned all sorts of price points for these services.

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Oh, yeah.

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Starting from like 20 bucks and going up to hundreds or even thousands of dollars.

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That's a huge range.

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What accounts for that?

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Well, it's all about the different levels of complexity and value that freelancers and

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Some might just do basic setup while others offer more comprehensive services like customization,

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automation training, ongoing support.

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So it could be a lot more than just like setting up the software.

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You could specialize in integrating ClickUp with other tools like Slack or Zapier to really

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streamline things for your clients.

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So it's about finding those like, you know, extra value propositions?

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And knowing how to price your services accordingly.

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So it's like becoming a business owner almost.

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You could say that successful freelancers often wear minmy ads.

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They're not just good at their craft, but they also handle marketing, sales, customer

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service and even basic accounting.

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That's a lot.

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It is.

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So the video mentioned you can find similar gigs on Upwork.

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What's the difference between like Fiverr and Upwork?

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Well, they both connect freelancers with clients, but they have slightly different approaches.

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Fiverr is known for its gig format where freelancers offer prepackaged services with set prices.

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Upwork is more project based where clients post jobs and freelancers submit proposals.

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Interesting.

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So which one is better?

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It really depends on your preferences and how you want to structure your services.

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So it's worth trying out both.

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See which one aligns with your skills and target market.

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And we were talking earlier about being proficient in multiple project management tools, not

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just click up.

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The video encouraged us to check out asanatrellomonday.com.

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Those are all popular options.

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Should someone try to learn all of them or just start with one?

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It's going to be versatile, but you don't need to master every single platform to get

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So maybe focus on one or two first.

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That's a solid approach.

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You can always learn new tools as you gain experience and see what clients are asking

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So it's about striking that balance between specialization and adaptability.

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And that's key because technology is always changing.

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Oh, yeah.

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You got to be open to learning new things to stay competitive.

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But let's step back for a second.

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We've talked about skills, platforms, money, but what does a project manager actually

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do?

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That's a good question.

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Like what are the day-to-day tasks?

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It can vary a lot depending on the project and the industry.

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Okay.

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But there are some core tasks that apply across the board.

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So what's the common thread?

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At its heart, project management is about planning, organizing, and overseeing projects

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from start to finish.

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Okay.

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Making sure things stay on track, meet their objectives, and deliver value.

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So it's not just about keeping things organized.

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Right.

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It's about having a strategic vision for the project and making sure everyone is working

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towards the same goal.

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Right.

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I've heard project managers compared to orchestra conductors.

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Yeah.

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That's a good analogy.

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Bringing all the different parts together.

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Exactly.

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And then you can make something beautiful.

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Exactly.

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But what are some actual tasks that a project manager might do?

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Well, they might define the project scope, create timelines, allocate resources, manage

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budgets, track progress, communicate with stakeholders, identify and mitigate risks.

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It's a lot of responsibility.

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It is.

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Are there any personality traits that make someone good at this?

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Definitely.

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You need strong organizational skills.

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Build them.

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Education, time management, and problem-solving abilities.

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So someone who likes to bring order to chaos.

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Exactly.

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That makes sense.

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And that's what's exciting about exploring this as a career.

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Yeah.

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It's not just about making money.

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It's about finding a role that you're good at and that you enjoy.

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That's a great point.

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But let's get back to that initial claim.

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Can you really make $550 a day with just a free Google project management certificate?

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It's possible, but it's not a guarantee.

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Okay.

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The video is pretty optimistic.

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Yeah.

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It's going to be realistic.

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So no magic formula for instant success.

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Nope.

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Building a successful freelance career takes work dedication and a strategic approach.

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And probably a good dose of patience.

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Absolutely.

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But before we wrap up, let's talk about some of the challenges that freelancers might face

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in this field.

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Yeah.

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Let's unpack those and see if we can offer some advice.

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Sounds good.

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So we've talked about the skills and platforms and even the potential income.

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Right.

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And we've also hinted at the fact that freelancing, you know, it's not always a walk in the park.

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It can be tough.

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What are some of those hurdles?

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Like, what are the challenges that someone might actually face?

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Exactly.

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Well, one of the biggest ones is simply finding clients.

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Oh yeah, that makes sense.

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The market can be super competitive.

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Right.

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And you got to stand out from the crowd to attract the right clients.

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So it's not just about being good at project management.

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Right.

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You also need to market yourself effectively.

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Right.

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You need to be able to sell those skills.

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Yeah.

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And once you find clients managing your time is crucial.

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Oh yeah, that's huge.

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Freelancing often means juggling multiple projects and deadlines.

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Uh-huh.

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So you got to be organized.

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Right.

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And if you're coming from a nine to five.

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Yeah.

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Where you had someone telling you what to do and when to do it.

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It's a big adjustment.

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It's a totally different mindset, right?

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Absolutely.

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Freelancers need to be self-motivated and disciplined.

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Right.

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They're basically running their own businesses.

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Yeah.

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Which means handling everything from client communication to invoicing.

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Oh yeah.

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And all the accounting stuff.

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Exactly.

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And then on top of all that you have to adapt to the market.

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Oh yeah.

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Because it's always changing.

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Technology changes.

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So fast.

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New platforms emerge.

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Client demands shift.

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Right.

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We got to say up to date to stay competitive.

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So it's a constant learning process.

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It is.

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It's not a one and done type of thing.

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You're always learning something new.

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Exactly.

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But we've talked about the challenge.

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Let's talk about the good stuff.

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Yeah.

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What are the benefits of this freelance life?

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Well, flexibility and autonomy are huge.

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Oh yeah.

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You're your own boss.

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Exactly.

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You set your own schedule work from anywhere due to projects that you're actually interested

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in.

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You have control?

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Yeah.

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And of course the financial potential is a big draw for a lot of people.

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Yeah.

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We saw those Fiverr examples.

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Exactly.

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People making good money.

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You could build a business based on your skills.

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Right.

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So it's more than just trading time for money.

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Exactly.

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Can you really make $550 a day with just this free certificate?

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It's possible.

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Okay.

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But it's not a guarantee.

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Right.

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There's a lot that goes into it.

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Yeah.

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Your skills, marketing, time management, even a bit of luck.

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So it's not a get rich quick scheme?

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Definitely not.

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But it's a legitimate path.

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Yeah.

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If you're willing to put in the work.

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Okay.

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So what have we learned today?

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Well, we've learned that project management is a valuable skill set.

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Uh huh.

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It's a great demand and there are a lot of ways to use it to make money.

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Right.

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But it's not a kick walk.

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No.

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You got to be willing to hustle market yourself, stay up to date.

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But the opportunity is definitely there.

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Exactly.

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And with the internet and the desire to learn.

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Yeah.

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Anyone can acquire these skills and build a fulfilling career.

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I think that's the key takeaway, right?

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Yeah.

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The opportunity is out there.

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And you know, it's interesting.

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This whole conversation started from a single YouTube video.

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Right.

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But it's really opened up this whole discussion about.

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Yeah.

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The future of work online, learning the importance of being adaptable.

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It's an exciting time to be alive.

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It is.

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And what's the final thought you'd like to leave our listener with?

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I'd say think beyond just the specific things we've talked about today.

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Okay.

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What other interests or skills do you have that you could turn into a career or a side

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hustle?

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Yeah.

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That's a great point.

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There are so many resources out there.

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Yeah.

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So be curious, identify those in demand skills.

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And take action.

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Exactly.

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Put in the effort.

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And you never know what you might achieve.

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That's fantastic.

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Well, thank you for joining us today.

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It was my pleasure.

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And to our listeners, keep diving deep and exploring those possibilities.

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Make sure to buy more than you need to be brought here.

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Thank you.