Kurt Elster

#DYFConf2015 Retrospective: My Personal Journey From Introvert to Public Speaker

September 20, 2015

I’m flying back to Chicago from Norfolk as I write this, and I wanted to reflect on my experience and share that with you. I was in Virginia…

Declaring Email Bankruptcy: An Email Template

Rather than worry about a surely overflowing inbox while on vacation, I’ve alleviated my anxiety by writing an email template declaring email bankruptcy…

How I Marketed My Agency so Well I Turn Clients Away Daily (and You Can Too)

November 1, 2014

Six months ago I was in the same position as many freelancers and agency owners. My professional life was a roller coaster of worrying if I could bill…

Why & How I Productized Our Web Design Services

August 1, 2014

The inherit trap of freelancing is that you end up selling your time. When you’re selling time, you hit a price ceiling pretty quickly. (Plus it has inherent other problems like clients trying to manage…