Ask What are the trade-offs of building a reputation in one niche compared to staying open to different industries?

[Edward22]

Specializing in a specific type of work can make it easier to get noticed and command higher rates, but it can also limit opportunities when that niche slows down or becomes competitive. Staying open to different industries keeps options wider but can make it harder to stand out or build authority over time. I think both paths have real advantages depending on where someone is in their career. How do you think about this choice when deciding how to position your freelance work, and has your approach changed as you gained more experience?