Negative feedback & rejection

Every time I launch a new program, I do it knowing there will be rejection. Unsubscribes. Negative feedback. People talking behind closed doors. 

I've made peace with that.

But this launch was the first time someone sent me a public thread online. 

About me. About Harlow.

It's funny, you know. You take the time to build something you believe in so deeply, something that is genuinely helping people every single day build stronger, more profitable businesses, and you watch it get ripped apart.

It stung for a minute. I won't pretend it didn't.

And then I remembered: You don't get hate for being small and quiet. You get it for being visible and growing.

As my audience and reach grows, so will the hate. And that won't stop me. This is just the next level of rejection I need to overcome as I build, grow, and expand in a way that both fuels me and helps my crew get ahead.

So, got something mean to say? Go ahead. I hope it makes you feel better.

Because I'll just keep moving and building. 😈

PS: That launch (The Revenue Accelerator) ended up completely booked and even oversubscribed ;), and we have a waitlist for a future cohort now too.

If fear of negative feedback and rejection is holding you back, just remember your goals and visibility matter more than their judgment. Go get’ em. 

And now a money program from my pal Jenni Gritters and this week’s hot jobs! 

Hot Jobs

GSW is looking for a Freelance Copy Supervisor to work on high-visibility, large-scale projects. You’ll serve as a lead member of a cross-functional team, manage and mentor junior level writers, and oversee the day-to-day workload. Pays approximately $85/hour.

Catamaran is looking for a Freelance Measurement & Analytics Manager who genuinely loves the detail work others overlook — tracking, coding, analyzing, and interpreting media coverage. If you relish in a perfectly maintained spreadsheet, this is for you. Pays up to $75/hour.

Thorne is seeking a Freelance Communications Coordinator to draft award submissions, maintain editorial calendars, and draft social media content for LinkedIn. You should be organized, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple deadlines. Pays up to $55/hour.

CATCH Global Foundation is looking for a Curriculum Writer to help execute a comprehensive, scaffolded, kindergarten through second-grade Health Education program consisting of engaging, student-centered activities and instructional resources. Pays up to $40/hour.

eDynamic Learning is seeking a Freelance Subject Matter Expert with a teaching background in Social Media and Visual Media Analysis to write high school courses. You should be well versed in Digital Literacy and Marketing, with a solid understanding of educational standards. Pitch away.

eXp World Holdings is seeking an Editor-in-Chief for SUCCESS magazine. You’ll lead the editorial, creative, and strategic direction of one of the most recognized brands in personal and professional development, operating within a small, high-impact team. Pitch your rate.

Valnet's Tech Sites is looking for News Writers to cover timely, informative technology news in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. If you have a knack for cutting through noise and getting to the point fast, this is for you. Applicants must be in the US or Canada. Get pitching.

Khan Academy is seeking an ELA Assessment Content Creator to contribute to the development of new, innovative K-12 assessments. You should have deep knowledge of grade 3 - 5 ELA, state standards, and assessment development best practices. Pay varies.

Photoroom is looking for a Freelance Social Media Manager to help grow their presence across LinkedIn, Instagram, X, and emerging channels. You’ll spot stories, turn insights into content, and help establish Photoroom as the authority on visual commerce. Pay varies.

Klyft is seeking a Social Media Manager for hands-on creative work. You'll film and edit short-form video content for their channels — Instagram Reels, TikTok, and YouTube Shorts — and own the day-to-day management of their social media platforms. Pay isn’t listed. Pitch!

Hot Read

Flexible working hours. Autonomy. Making boss moves. You thought freelancing would be fun until loyal clients turned into soul-eating baddies overnight.

Regret keeps you awake. What if you returned to the 9-5 grind? What if this project falls through? What if…

Hindsight is 20/20. So is taking stock of the things you can control.

The gig economy is not for the faint-hearted, but giving up is not an option. Bills must be paid. Work must be delivered. Clients must be invoiced.

Chin up. There’s a solution. 

A new guest post from Marchelle Abrahams. 

Harlow helps you build a business that truly supports you. No matter where you’re at in your journey, we have tools and resources to help you reach the next level. As a business owner, your wellbeing matters just as much as your work. We’ll help you strike a balance between growth and sustainability.

Here’s how to get started:

Get connected to the right 1:1 or group coaching program. If you’re here to make money without sacrificing your sanity, and you want the right partner to help, click now. We’ve helped our 1:1 and group coaching clients build to $10k, $20k, even $50k months, and can help you do the same.

Watch the Harlow Homebase recordings. Our free one-day virtual conference packed six expert-led sessions into a single day covering pricing, positioning, legal, finance, and mindset for freelancers and founders who are ready to grow. Watch on demand anytime.

Explore the freelance job board. It features fresh gigs across a variety of industries and verticals, so you can keep your project pipeline full.

Try our business management tool. From proposals and contracts to project management and invoicing, we’ll cover your admin + workflow basics and more.

Dig into our resource center. It’s full of guidance for managing and scaling your business, written by fellow freelancers and small business owners.

Launch a sustainable freelance business in 8 days. Our brand new Freelance Kickstarter Course is built from the same playbook we use with our 1:1 coaching clients, who we've helped grow to $10k, $20k, even $50k+ months.

Cheers - 

Samantha & Andrea