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This is a problem that I've been struggling with as well. I started calling myself a consultant, but I've found that seems to be a title that a LOT of hacks ar
by taprun 12y ago
This is a problem that I've been struggling with as well.
I started calling myself a consultant, but I've found that seems to be a title that a LOT of hacks around here use.
I think the best approach is to make a name for yourself. Do people say "Seth Godin, the marketer" or just "Seth Godin"? When you can say "I'm notduncansmith", you can charge a premium, because no one else can say "I am notduncansmith" (Uggh, did you chose your username for the sole purpose of ruining my example??).
Long story short, when you get a reputation, title doesn't matter as much, and you can just be you.
- notduncansmith 12y agoThat's a good thought, and certainly my end goal. Until I get there though, I feel like I should have some sort of concise way of telling people what I do. "Consultant" does carry a certain connotation (and not always good), but it's much better than "web strategist", which I feel is an apt description of what I do but is within spitting distance of "Social Media Guru". Maybe I should just fake it 'til I make it? That's how I got my start in this field. By the way, I chose the username for a bit of pretend plausible deniability. "Look NSA guys, that post was clearly not written by Duncan Smith. It says so right here!" My sense of humor.