Being Freelance

Steve Folland
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Being Freelance

Freelancing? Being boss of your own life and business can be tough and isolating. But it can also be totally rewarding. Pick up tips, advice and thoughts on how to make it as a freelancer, an entrepreneur, as the owner of your own business, by hearing other freelancers share their experience. Hosted by Steve Folland. Come join us in the Being Freelance Community - You're not alone being freelance. Not anymore. www.beingfreelance.com/community

  1. Graphic Designer Angela Lyons

    DEC 2

    Graphic Designer Angela Lyons

    Angela shares how her design business has evolved over 12 years - from being a home-based freelancer focused on client work and family life, to embracing visibility through communities, events and content creation. Her story goes to show how freelancing success can come through different approaches. But without a doubt through being visible, Ange is having a second wind and is now helping others to succeed around her.

    48 min
  2. Copywriter & Creative Director Thomas Kemeny

    NOV 18

    Copywriter & Creative Director Thomas Kemeny

    How to build a successful career freelancing as an advertising creative? Author of 'Junior', freelance copywriter and creative director Thomas Kemeny has done it through reputation, experience, strategic partnerships, and gaining business knowledge & confidence. Plus don't underestimate the power of writing a book.

    40 min
  3. Purpose Driven Illustrator Hazel Mead

    NOV 4

    Purpose Driven Illustrator Hazel Mead

    Freelance illustrator Hazel Mead has built a purpose-driven creative business. She speaks about managing social media success, developing multiple revenue streams and how pushing beyond her comfort zone leads to valuable freelancing opportunities.

    47 min
  4. Sustainability Copywriter Raymond Manzor

    OCT 21

    Sustainability Copywriter Raymond Manzor

    Irish freelancer Raymond Manzor has been on quite a journey of professional evolution. From English teacher, to translator, to sustainability copywriter. We hear how he did that. Through niching, getting clients through cold calling, continuous learning and communicating what he is and who he does it for. Ray emphasises the importance of networking with your peers as well as potential clients and the delicate balance between the two. Finding a community through LinkedIn and virtual coworking has helped spread the word and bring him work. This is a really fun conversation. Raymond's great at chatting - turns out that's a key skill for a freelancer too.

    52 min
  5. Illustrator Mariery Young

    OCT 7

    Illustrator Mariery Young

    We're off to Panama to hear how Mariery Young went from architecture to illustration & design. She highlights the importance of passion in work, effective project management, and how personal projects and bring in the right client work. Mariery discusses the challenges and rewards of freelancing, including not letting social media rule her day and avoiding becoming an influencer, building client relationships, and the value of a supportive freelance community.

    50 min
  6. Voiceover Emma Clarke

    SEP 23

    Voiceover Emma Clarke

    You don't get to have a 35-year freelance career without learning a thing or too. In amongst Emma's story, she's highlighting the importance of strategic business planning and adaptability. That's not say this is all serious - Emma is a lot of fun to listen to. Emma's systematic approach to reviewing her work and the industry landscape has helped her stay relevant and profitable for over three decades. She emphasizes client management, embracing technological changes, and diversifying skills to navigate challenges like AI. Whilst Emma's a voiceover, composer and writer, this is all great stuff to consider in whatever field you're running your business.

    48 min
  7. Web Designer Phil Matthews

    SEP 9

    Web Designer Phil Matthews

    Phil's first client walked into the computer game shop he was stuck working in. Since then he's consistently levelled up his freelancing with word of mouth & SEO - now celebrating 20 years of independent business. Phil shares insights on client relationships, the importance of recurring revenue streams, working around his family and the power of using past client reviews to win more clients. Playing the freelance long game and winning.

    43 min
  8. Passion over Profit: Desire Lacap's Freelancing Philosophy

    JUL 29

    Passion over Profit: Desire Lacap's Freelancing Philosophy

    We're off to San Francisco to meet Desire Lacap, a freelance filmmaker who turned social media tips into brand partnerships. She discusses balancing passion projects with paid work, avoiding burnout, and the importance of industry connections. Desire's philosophy? "Passion over profit." Get insights on personal branding, client relationships, and maintaining creativity while meeting client needs in the freelance world.

    39 min
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Freelancing? Being boss of your own life and business can be tough and isolating. But it can also be totally rewarding. Pick up tips, advice and thoughts on how to make it as a freelancer, an entrepreneur, as the owner of your own business, by hearing other freelancers share their experience. Hosted by Steve Folland. Come join us in the Being Freelance Community - You're not alone being freelance. Not anymore. www.beingfreelance.com/community

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  • Creator
    Steve Folland
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2024
  • Episodes
    331
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Steve Folland
  • Show Website
    Being Freelance

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