Jornl Blog
Tips on productivity, client management, and getting things done.
January 28, 2026
Zero-Config CRM: Why You Should Spend Seconds, Not Hours, on Setup
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January 28, 2026
The Notion Trap: Why Too Much Customization Kills Freelance Profit
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January 28, 2026
Spreadsheets vs. Micro-CRM: Why Your Excel Tracker is Costing You Money
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January 28, 2026
The Soloist Advantage: Why Team Tools are Ruining Solo Work
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January 28, 2026
The One-Deadline Rule: How to Solve Freelance Choice Paralysis
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January 28, 2026
The Micro-CRM Manifesto: Why Solo-Freelancers are Quitting Complex Tools
In-depth analysis of the Micro-CRM movement, the CRM-Diet methodology, and how Jornl solves cognitive fatigue for independent professionals.
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January 28, 2026
How to Stop Scope Creep: The "Yes, But..." Technique
Clients love to ask for "just one small thing." Learn how to identify scope creep and use the "Change Order" method to turn extra work into extra income.
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January 28, 2026
The Hidden Cost of Admin: Why "Free" Tools are Costing You Hourly
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January 28, 2026
Digital Minimalism: How to Build a Low-Stress Freelance Stack
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January 28, 2026
What is a CRM-Diet? The Minimalist Approach to Client Management
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January 28, 2026
Clean Sand: The UX Philosophy Behind Jornl Minimalism
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January 28, 2026
ADHD and Freelancing: How to Stop the Grid of Anxiety
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January 15, 2026
How to Raise Your Freelance Rates: A Data-Driven Guide (No Awkward Convos)
Stop guessing your worth. Learn how to use data to calculate your new rate and use our copy-paste email scripts to notify clients without the awkwardness.
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January 8, 2026
The Freelance Project Offboarding Checklist: How to End Projects and Get Referrals
Don’t just send files and disappear. Use this professional offboarding checklist to get paid faster, secure referrals, and turn one-time clients into recurring partners.
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September 30, 2025
How to Plan Your Week as a Freelancer: A 15-Minute System for Sanity
Learn the "Deadline-Backwards" method to plan your freelance week in 15 minutes. Our system helps you prioritize deadlines, block deep work, and regain your sanity.
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September 26, 2025
How to Deal With Difficult Clients: A Freelancer’s Guide to Staying Calm and in Control
Learn the "Facts Over Feelings" method to professionally handle difficult freelance clients. Get copy-paste templates for scope creep, late payers, and more.
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September 23, 2025
The Ultimate Freelance Client Onboarding Checklist (Free Template)
Download our free freelance client onboarding checklist. Learn the 4-phase system to build trust, prevent scope creep, and start every project like a pro.
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September 19, 2025
How to Professionally Follow Up With a Client (Templates for Every Situation)
Learn how to professionally follow up with clients using our copy-paste templates for overdue invoices, feedback requests, and post-proposal silence.
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September 16, 2025
The Perfect Weekly Client Report: A 5-Minute Template to Build Trust
Learn the P.A.R. method and use our 5-minute template to write weekly client reports that build trust, manage scope, and prevent misunderstandings.
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September 12, 2025
How to Keep Track of Multiple Client Projects Without Losing Your Mind
Learn a simple, three-pillar system to manage multiple freelance projects without chaos. Discover how to use a simple hub and focus on deadlines to reclaim your calm.
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September 5, 2025
The Ultimate Freelance Client Management Spreadsheet Template (Free Download)
Download our free, powerful Google Sheets template designed to help freelancers bring order to client chaos and manage projects effectively.
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September 3, 2025
A Freelancer’s Guide to Invoice Tracking: From Spreadsheet Chaos to Financial Clarity
A step-by-step guide to building a simple, reliable invoice tracking system, moving from spreadsheets to specialized software to get paid on time.
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