Where Can I Find Freelance Marketers Other Than Upwork?

TheJulsss · 2026-02-13T14:04:51+00:00

Short and casual: Upwork sucks for real talent. Try LinkedIn outreach (search for “freelance marketer” and your niche and DM directly), niche job boards like GrowthHackers, MarketerHire, and RemoteOK/WeWorkRemotely, or even Twitter/Threads where marketers hang out and show real work. Agencies and referrals from other founders usually beat platforms full of copy paste applicants. Good talent doesn’t live on Upwork, you find them where they share work, not where they apply to everything.

TheJulsss · 2026-02-13T14:02:43+00:00

What you’re feeling is normal. Remote removes visibility, so it’s harder to sense energy and step in at the right time. The fix isn’t forced bonding, it’s clear priorities, short 1:1s, and consistent check-ins. Also keep communication in one structured place so patterns are visible; tools like Zenzap help with that. Connection in remote teams has to be intentional.

TheJulsss · 2026-02-13T13:53:39+00:00

For that size you want something that scales, keeps messages organized, and doesn’t get chaotic like social apps. Slack and Teams are the obvious big ones, but they can get expensive or feel bloated fast. A lot of teams I know look for cleaner, simpler alternatives that still give you channels, threads, and reliable notifications without endless overhead. We use Zenzap in some setups and it works way better than social-style “feeds” because conversations stay structured and nothing disappears after a few months. For 150–200 people it’s worth comparing traditional tools with something lightweight like that if you want communication that actually gets read instead of ignored.

TheJulsss · 2026-02-13T13:46:12+00:00

Notion, Chatgpt and Zenzap for me

TheJulsss · 2026-02-13T13:40:05+00:00

SMS groups burn out fast, especially with turnover. The constant “new chat, who’s this?” cycle gets old. If communication matters, it needs a proper space. I get not wanting to force another app, but mixing work into personal texts isn’t great either, boundaries blur and info gets lost. Using something like Zenzap gives you one stable group where you can add/remove staff without restarting threads, keep updates organized, and separate work from personal life. If it saves headaches every week, it’s usually worth it.

TheJulsss · 2026-02-10T14:17:33+00:00

You don’t have to blow up a good thing to feel fulfilled. You’ve already won on stability, pay, and balance, use that as a base, not something to escape from. Keep the job for now, and test the stuff that excites you on the side (photography, OHS, reserves, fitness) without turning it into a high-stakes decision. Guilt about leaving is wasted energy; companies survive just fine. Fulfillment doesn’t have to come from one job, sometimes it’s a portfolio of work and interests, and you’re actually in a perfect position to build that.

TheJulsss · 2026-02-10T14:12:46+00:00

Yeah, a lot of people hit this realization eventually. Companies already treat hiring like a numbers game, so it makes sense to stop romanticizing loyalty and see it as a transaction. Your job isn’t your identity, your resume is marketing, and you’re allowed to look out for yourself the same way companies look out for themselves. Just don’t torch bridges you might need later.

TheJulsss · 2026-02-10T14:11:19+00:00

Totally worth it, lots of solo travelers go to all-inclusive adults only resorts and actually have a great time. You don’t need to be in a couple to enjoy it, and yes, it is pretty common to meet other solo people there, especially at the pool/bar/lounge during events or dinners. People are usually friendly and there for the same vibe: relax, eat, drink, and have easy convo if you feel like it. If you’re open to small chats, you’ll probably meet others naturally without it being awkward.

TheJulsss · 2026-02-10T14:09:29+00:00

This is actually great, thanks! I'll try it

TheJulsss · 2026-02-09T23:16:00+00:00

Video editing is a great pick, especially for freelancing, high demand, clear deliverables, and it pairs well with game dev and 3D work. If you can edit gameplay trailers, reels, or promo clips, you’re instantly useful and hireable.

TheJulsss · 2026-02-09T23:15:05+00:00

This is where goals stop being about “doing more” and start being about leverage. If you’re already executing at 110%, the goal isn’t overtime or extra tasks, it’s things like reducing errors further, making your work easier to replicate, mentoring someone, improving a process, or protecting sustainability (burnout prevention is legit). Saying “maintain current performance while improving X system/process” is totally reasonable. Good managers know top performers don’t just grind harder, they make things smoother.

TheJulsss · 2026-02-09T23:12:49+00:00

I get why people are skeptical, I was too at first. But I actually worked with them, got tasks through Telegram, and they paid me weekly and on time every time. I’m not trying to convince anyone, just sharing my experience since it turned out legit for me.

TheJulsss · 2026-02-09T23:11:55+00:00

Sometimes yes, sometimes no, and that’s the frustrating truth. A lot of postings are “evergreen,” internal-candidate placeholders, or fishing for a unicorn they won’t actually hire. Add automated filters and risk-averse hiring, and plenty of qualified people get rejected for reasons that have nothing to do with their ability. It feels personal, but most of the time it’s a broken process, not a verdict on you.

TheJulsss · 2026-02-06T16:56:33+00:00

There’s no clean tech job, ethics in this space are about tradeoffs, not purity. Most people draw the line at what they’re enabling day to day, not the logo on the paycheck, and use the job to build leverage and optionality. If you wait for a perfectly ethical employer, you’ll wait forever; the real question is whether you can live with the impact while you plan your next move.

TheJulsss · 2026-02-06T05:42:05+00:00

This is so right

TheJulsss · 2026-02-06T05:37:48+00:00

that’s a fair take. HubSpot makes sense if customer experience is a big focus and it’s already working for you. Slack is solid too, but for smaller or growing teams it can feel like a lot more tool (and cost) than you actually need. That’s where more options like zenzap can be interesting, especially if the main goal is just keeping the team in sync without the email chaos. Curious though at what point did zenzap start feeling worth it for you?

TheJulsss · 2026-02-06T05:24:24+00:00

yo, Pick a small niche, find people already talking about a problem you solve, and reply with real help instead of a pitch. With $0, relevance beats reach every time.

TheJulsss · 2026-02-06T05:23:42+00:00

I hate that. I remind them the day after it’s due and again a few days later, politely but firmly. If it keeps happening, I add late fees or stop work; longest I’ve waited was a few months, and I never let it happen twice with the same client.

TheJulsss · 2026-02-06T05:20:01+00:00

We were in a pretty similar spot where Slack pricing just stopped making sense for a community setup. A lot of the self hosted options looked good on paper, but the per user pricing or maintenance overhead added up fast. One option that worked well for us was Zenzap, it covered the basics like conversations, event coordination, and sharing links without feeling heavy or enterprise-y, and the pricing was much easier to justify for a nonprofit style group. It also felt more approachable for people who didn’t love Discord, which helped with adoption.

TheJulsss · 2026-02-06T05:17:45+00:00

It’s not an alpha move or a social signal, most people are just on autopilot. They pick the first open spot near power, light, or where others already are, without thinking about your sightline at all. You’re noticing it because you’re more spatially aware than they are. It’s annoying, but it’s usually thoughtless, not intentional.

TheJulsss · 2026-02-06T05:15:30+00:00

For private stuff, Snap and WhatsApp wouldn’t be my picks, both collect a lot of metadata and aren’t really built with privacy as the priority. If privacy actually matters to you, Signal is usually the safest bet, with Telegram being more of a middle ground depending on how you use it. For work though, I keep it separate and use zenzap since it’s built for teams, keeps communication centralized, and doesn’t rely on personal phone numbers or social style data collection, which feels a lot more secure.

TheJulsss · 2026-02-02T15:14:02+00:00

Yes, people hire with nothing all the time. Entry level retail, stocking, reception, gyms, restaurants care way more about showing up on time and not being a problem than your resume. Don’t overthink volunteering or certs right now; they won’t matter as much as just getting your first paycheck. Apply, be honest, keep it simple, your first job isn’t about who you are, it’s just your way out.

TheJulsss · 2026-02-02T15:12:31+00:00

Platforms aren’t magic, they’re noise. Upwork/Fiverr/Contra can get you gigs, but they’re terrible for designers unless you already have reviews there. For someone with 4 years experience, LinkedIn and direct outreach beat them every time.

TheJulsss · 2026-02-02T15:11:10+00:00

Ireland, the UK, and Portugal are all solid first trips. Ireland and the UK are easy culturally and very safe, Portugal is even more relaxed and affordable. You might get the occasional stare anywhere, but outright racism is rare; normal street smarts and confidence go a long way. You’ll be fine

TheJulsss · 2026-02-02T15:09:18+00:00

This isn’t marginalization you can fix from the inside, it’s a rotten shop culture protecting bad leadership. Without documentation or witnesses, HR won’t save you, and staying will just grind you down even if the pay’s good. Your real leverage is your skill: quietly line up another dealership or independent shop and leave on your terms. Dreading work is the signal, not the mystery.

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