54 min
Time management is pain management - How to keep yourself motivated when working alone | Eli Alcaraz - Web designer and web developer The Freelance Blueprint
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- Entrepreneurship
Eli is a web designer and web developer based in the UK, using Webflow.
But he initially studied Engineering and to bridge the time over the holidays, he looked for a short project to make money on the side before applying for “proper” jobs.
His friend recommended a platform for remote virtual assistants. Eli applied, got a gig and was freelancing before he realised it. Soon, he figured that he made more money working remotely than he would have through one of the jobs he was planning to apply for.
Fast forward a few years and Eli is moving to the UK to be with his wife. The wedding and the move caused him to spend more money than expected and he ended up with some credit card debt. This was also the time when he came across webflow.
Despite his wife advising him not to spend money on a course, he bought a course to learn webflow. And now, it’s his bread and butter.
In this episode you’ll learn more about how Eli got into web design, how he is finding his niche and tips on how to get into the industry nowadays.
Episode Highlights
Eli’s love for coffee
Transitioning into web design
Moving to the UK
Expanding his skillsets
The Value of investing in Courses
Importance of soft skills
Getting help from experts and accountants
How to stay motivated when working remotely
Time management is pain management
Transitioning from graphic design into webdesign
Niching down
Hire Eli for your website
www.elialcaraz.com
Connect with Eli
Instagram @eli.webdesign
Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/eli-alcaraz-61b56552/
The platform where Eli got his remote jobs while in the Philipines
https://www.onlinejobs.ph/
The book Eli quotes about time management
Nir Eyal - Indistractable
https://www.nirandfar.com/indistractable/
About the Podcast
Welcome to the "Freelance Blueprint" podcast - the go to podcast for all freelancers.
If you're curious about freelancing, looking to level up your freelance game, or even if you've been freelancing for years, you're in the right place.
Hosted by Elisabeth Mayr, a freelance UX Designer, the Freelance Blueprint will equip you with everything you need to know about freelancing. We're interviewing fellow freelancers from all the corners in the world, at various stages in their careers.
Hit subscribe to get notified on next episodes.
Financial Freedom for Freelancers
https://mailchi.mp/elisabethmayr/financial-freedom-for-freelancers
Eli is a web designer and web developer based in the UK, using Webflow.
But he initially studied Engineering and to bridge the time over the holidays, he looked for a short project to make money on the side before applying for “proper” jobs.
His friend recommended a platform for remote virtual assistants. Eli applied, got a gig and was freelancing before he realised it. Soon, he figured that he made more money working remotely than he would have through one of the jobs he was planning to apply for.
Fast forward a few years and Eli is moving to the UK to be with his wife. The wedding and the move caused him to spend more money than expected and he ended up with some credit card debt. This was also the time when he came across webflow.
Despite his wife advising him not to spend money on a course, he bought a course to learn webflow. And now, it’s his bread and butter.
In this episode you’ll learn more about how Eli got into web design, how he is finding his niche and tips on how to get into the industry nowadays.
Episode Highlights
Eli’s love for coffee
Transitioning into web design
Moving to the UK
Expanding his skillsets
The Value of investing in Courses
Importance of soft skills
Getting help from experts and accountants
How to stay motivated when working remotely
Time management is pain management
Transitioning from graphic design into webdesign
Niching down
Hire Eli for your website
www.elialcaraz.com
Connect with Eli
Instagram @eli.webdesign
Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/eli-alcaraz-61b56552/
The platform where Eli got his remote jobs while in the Philipines
https://www.onlinejobs.ph/
The book Eli quotes about time management
Nir Eyal - Indistractable
https://www.nirandfar.com/indistractable/
About the Podcast
Welcome to the "Freelance Blueprint" podcast - the go to podcast for all freelancers.
If you're curious about freelancing, looking to level up your freelance game, or even if you've been freelancing for years, you're in the right place.
Hosted by Elisabeth Mayr, a freelance UX Designer, the Freelance Blueprint will equip you with everything you need to know about freelancing. We're interviewing fellow freelancers from all the corners in the world, at various stages in their careers.
Hit subscribe to get notified on next episodes.
Financial Freedom for Freelancers
https://mailchi.mp/elisabethmayr/financial-freedom-for-freelancers
54 min