GettyIn a recent review of Patreon, a leading digital talent marketplace for creatives, the good news was very good. While companies still recruit many of the best minds, they're turning to independent software developers to get a stalled project moving or to gain a competitive edge.”But Patreon’s challenge – creating abundance for its freelance community – is a challenge faced by many digital talent marketplaces. Despite compelling examples of success, the actual percentage of freelancers who make an attractive living on the typical digital talent marketplace is quite variable and typically low. I’ve recently completed an informal poll of well-known and successful digital talent marketplaces. Effective freelancers manage a set of critical relationships and stay connected to past, current and prospective clients, freelance colleagues, and digital talent marketplace staff.

Source: Forbes December 17, 2019 00:11 UTC