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Work More Earn Less Doesn't Pay | Men With Pens

Men With Pens

It’s backbreaking work, and when they first purchased it, the place was also not making much money. But having the self-esteem, confidence, and finding the balance is hard. I raised my graphic design rates several years ago and it made a huge difference in the clients I attracted, my income and my business self-esteem.

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Three Ways to Start a Revolution | Men With Pens

Men With Pens

Especially when you’re inexperienced, self-esteem issues come into play – having people you respect say that you’re doing something right. That would make it the norm, the expected… would there still be resistence to purchase? Jordan Cooper ( @NotAProBlog ) January 4, 2010 at 2:38 am Amen, James!

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Free Blog Posts | Men With Pens

Men With Pens

My blog is my proof of purchase. That salary came from advertising purchased by business to air on my station. I have no problem at all paying for subscribed content as long as the content had value and gave me tools to grow my business, lose weight, increase my self esteem or whatever the purpose of the business was.

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