Rick Martinez
Bio
* Professional Ghostwriter
* USA Today Bestselling Author
* Helping First-Time Authors Craft Non-Fiction Masterpieces
* Helping folks (just like you) realize their dream of writing their book
California born, Texas raised.
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5 Simple Tips for Getting Your Small Business or Freelance Hustle Started
Day one can be the most brutal day there is, but please know this. Everyone and I mean everyone, has had their day one. So when we look to find experienced mentors, guides, coaches, or role models in the place we want to be, don't forget that fact. Every entrepreneur had to learn to walk before they ran. Every freelancer knew nothing about client getting before they "got" their first client.
By Rick Martinez4 years ago in Lifehack
To Be A Great Writer, We Must First Transform The Reader
There's a significant transformation that comes with writing: the reader. It's one thing to entertain yourself with stories, articles, and blogs, but it's another to put someone else in that seat. To invite them into this made-up world and let them see what you've created. There's a thrill in watching their reaction, learning what they take away from it all.
By Rick Martinez4 years ago in Journal
5 First Steps to Registering Your Small Business or Freelance Side Hustle
I remember my very first startup. The truth is, I didn't even know I was in business or even what a startup was at the time. What I did know was that my very first client needed my "business info" so they could add me to their accounts payable. And heck, I didn't even know what type of "business info" I was supposed to have.
By Rick Martinez4 years ago in Lifehack
4 Thought Provoking Tips on How to Pick the Right Business Idea for You
It was easy to say yes to a project or client in the early days. Especially if it's your first. You get all hot and bothered, excited that someone wants to hire you, and later find out that the client sucks. Maybe it's scope creep, or it's simply because they're god-awful humans.
By Rick Martinez4 years ago in Journal
How to Stay Motivated as a First Time Entrepreneur
In and of itself, being your own boss is one heck of an energizing endeavor. But the flipside of that statement is that it's also tough. And when it gets tough sometimes, you wonder why you're doing it. And when those thoughts roll in, it may be challenging to find motivation.
By Rick Martinez4 years ago in Humans
