Freelancer archetype

The Generous Genius

Gives away ideas faster than they invoice them.

Clients rave about your ideas — including the ones from the free pitch they never paid for.

Find your archetype

The pattern behind your client work

“Gives away ideas faster than they invoice them.”

Your strengths are real. One small habit can make them work better for you.

Two strengths

  • Creative and generous
  • Clients rave

Biggest risk

Spec work, and your ideas walking out the door.

Your protective habit

IP transfer on payment

Rights pass to the client only on full payment. Paid trials only, and keep the right to show your work.

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Just for fun. Tips are general business practices, not legal advice — for a contract with real money at stake, get it reviewed.

Understand the agreement before you sign it.

Review risky clauses in plain English, fix the document, and keep it moving toward signature.

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