Ask Do freelancers need a business mindset or is skill alone enough to succeed?

[Edward22]

A lot of people get into freelancing thinking that being good at what they do is all that matters. And yes, skill is important, but I have seen very talented people struggle badly because they could not handle the business side of things. Things like following up on payments, setting prices, and managing clients are just as important as the work itself. Do you think skill alone is enough, or does a freelancer also need to think like a business owner?