Podcasts about being freelance

When Steve Folland's *only* client let him go, he'd just quit his full-time job to go all in on his audio and video editing business. Being jobless and clientless couldn't have come at a worse time. Steve's wife had just gone on maternity leave and they had a brand new (4-month-old) baby – plus an older child too!In this Oldie But Goodie convo, Steve – also the host of the ‘Being Freelance' podcast – shares his entrepreneurial journey, how he diversified his skills and services, and what he learned from his biggest business mistake.Find the transcript of this episode on my website emancopyco.com/podcastLinks for this episode:Being Freelance - https://www.beingfreelance.comSteve Folland's website - https://stevefolland.comSteve Folland on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/beingfreelance/If you loved this episode, take a screenshot, post it on Instagram, and tell everyone you know that this is the podcast to listen to. Don't forget to tag me! @emancopycoLoving the podcast?Support the show and leave a rating or review here: https://ratethispodcast.com/mistakesGet the BTS scoop on how this podcast is made in this bonus episode: https://emancopyco.com/btsWork with Eman Copy Co. to power up your email strategy, your launches, and your revenueFill in the enquiry form on this contact page: https://emancopyco.com/contact/Want to learn with me?Take Eman's “What's Your Perfect Newsletter Style?” quiz: https://www.emancopyco.com/quiz Check out my courses and masterclasses: https://emancopyco.com/learn-with-me/Say hi

In this episode, I chat with Frankie Tortora, the founder of the Doing it for the Kids community and fellow graphic designer and podcaster! Frankie shares her experiences, challenges, and rewards in building a thriving community for freelancing parents and, as I'm sure you'd expect, is super honest about some of the harsh realities of it. Whether you're considering starting a membership or a community, this episode is a really juicy deep dive into what it takes to do it. Key Takeaways: Building a community is not as easy as it looks; it requires a lot of emotional labor and dedication. It is important to differentiate between building a community and building an audience, as they are not the same. Engaging with the community and modeling desired behavior is crucial for creating a positive and supportive environment. Dealing with churn is one of the biggest challenges of running a community. The rewards of building a community, such as seeing members connect and support each other, are invaluable. Episode Highlights: 01:47 Frankie's Journey: From Freelancer to Community Builder 04:09 Challenges and Triumphs of Managing a Growing Community 07:17 Transitioning to a Paid Community Model  09:52 Understanding the Difference Between Community and Audience 22:06 Balancing Community Management with Freelance Work  About the Guest: Frankie Tortora is the founder of the Doing it for the Kids community, an award-winning podcast, and a graphic designer. Community Website: doingitforthekids.net Graphic Design Website: francescatortora.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ftortora Mentioned in the Episode: Circle (community platform) Penny Wincer (writer) Steve Folland (co-host of the "Doing it for the Kids" podcast and founder of the Being Freelance community) End Credits: I would love to hear what you think of this episode, so please do let me know on Instagram where I'm @‌lizmmosley or @‌buildingyourbrandpodcast and I hope you enjoy the episode! This episode was written and recorded by me and produced by Lucy Lucraft (http://lucylucraft.co.uk ) If you enjoyed this episode please leave a 5* rating and review!

In this episode, Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from Anonymous.They say…“I'm struggling to get back into the rhythm of creating content consistently.This isn't just an after-Christmas thing, this is an after-the-summer-last-year thing.I used to create every week without fail and I know people like what I do. And I even know it made a difference to my business, but I struggled with even once a month for the second half of the year.What do you think? How can I get my making mojo back?”What would your advice be? Let us know your thoughts using #DIFTKpodcast on Twitter and Instagram, and join in the conversation via the DIFTK Community.•••Frankie Tortora's websiteSteve Folland's websiteSteve's podcast - Being FreelanceDoing It For The Kids websiteDIFTK InstagramSupport DIFTK on Ko-Fi

In part two of Jon's conversation with Ange Lyons they chat about the challenges of freelancing. They discuss dealing with tricky clients, avoiding scope creep, and combating loneliness. They also share practical tips on contracts, invoicing, and handling social isolation. If you're a small business owner in architecture, this episode offers valuable advice to help you build your dream business and enjoy more freedom and fulfillment.Today's Guest...Ange Lyons is a brand and marketing graphic designer based in London UK. With over 20 years of experience in the design industry, she has successfully run her business, Lyons Creative, for the past 12 years. Ange specialises in creating marketing designs, brands, magazines and websites, working across both print and digital media. She provides graphic design services to a diverse range of industries, including insurance and finance corporations, publishing houses, charities, and freelancers. This variety ensures that her skillset remains broad and adaptable. Ange is passionate about engaging with people and offering her assistance wherever possible. Her love for colours and fonts is evident in her work, and she delights in sharing this enthusiasm with others.Episode Highlights...00:00 Introduction01:40 Client Challenges and Scope Creep04:03 Handling Difficult Clients07:31 Best Practices for Contracts and Invoicing14:13 Dealing with Social Isolation21:38 Time Management Tips for Freelancers27:34 The Power of Newsletters30:18 Favorite Travel Destinations32:54 Conclusion and Contact InformationKey Takeaways...Clear Contracts and BoundariesMake sure your contracts are clear to avoid misunderstandings with clients. Include what work you'll do, the difference between revisions and redesigns, and when payments are due. It's worth getting legal advice or using contract templates from trusted sources. You can also use tools like CRM systems to keep track of contracts and invoices.Finding Community and Beating IsolationFreelancing can feel lonely, but you don't have to do it all on your own. Join online groups, try co-working sessions, or organise meet-ups in your area. Online co-working over Zoom lets you check in with others while you work, helping you stay accountable and feel part of a group. Communities like Architecture Business Club or Being Freelance are great places to start.Managing Your Time and Staying ProductiveBeing your own boss means juggling lots of tasks. Try using a Pomodoro timer, setting work hours in a planner, and switching off social media notifications to stay focused. Prioritise your day with a task list, focusing on one big job at a time. Tools that track your time can also help you keep on top of your schedule.Links Mentioned In The Episode...Connect with Ange on LinkedInVisit Ange's Website—--Want to be the first to hear how to join our membership community?

The Small Business Sessions, Enterprise Nation's podcast, is back for a seventh exciting series of inspiring entrepreneurial stories and expert business tips! The podcast is powered by the business.connected online training programme and our partners Vodafone Business, Constant Contact, JP Morgan and Dropbox.Joining freelance journalist Dan Martin for the ninth and final episode in the current series is Steve Folland, a freelancer podcaster and video editor. With a long career in radio, Steve went freelance in 2013 and hasn't looked back! Alongside his work creating videos and podcasts for other people, he launched his own show, Being Freelance, in January 2015, followed by the Being Freelance vlog in 2016. Steve, who has been using Dropbox since 2013, also runs the Being Freelance community and is the co-host of Doing It For The Kids, a podcast for freelance parents which won gold for Best Business Podcast at the British Podcast Awards in 2021.In the show, Dan and Steve discuss topics including:how to succeed as a freelancerhow to set your prices as a freelancerhow to win new freelancer clientstech tools to boost productivity and efficiencythe impact of AI on the creative sectorDropbox is the one place to keep life organised and keep work moving. Tools include Dropbox, File Request, Dropbox Replay and Dropbox Sign.Big thanks for tuning into series seven of the Small Business Sessions. Look out for series eight in January 2025! -----The business.connected hub is a free online training programme of workshops, webinars and e-learning modules designed to help businesses go digital and adopt new technology.To find out more, go to www.enterprisenation.com/businessconnectedFor a free one-to-one consultation with an expert business adviser from Vodafone's V-Hub, visit www.vodafone.co.uk/business/sme-business/small-business-advice/personal-adviceTo listen to previous podcast episodes, go to www.enterprisenation.com/podcast

Season 1, Episode 5: Show Up and Be HeardToday's episode of the podcast is an interview with the wonderful Ange Lyons.In this episode we explore our thoughts on networking, time management, and the tools that keep our businesses organised. BOSS THINGS YOU'LL LEARN IF YOU TUNE IN:The systems we use to stay organised in businessThe community groups that we wouldn't be withoutThe Customer Relationship Management tool Ange has fallen in love withAnge is a British-born East Londoner, with West Indian parents from the Windrush generation.She studied product design at Central Saint Martins and began her design career in graphic design over 20 years ago, and founded her business Lyons Creative 12 years ago.She offers graphic design services to multiple industries, which include corporates – insurance and finance, publishing houses, charities and freelancers.This ensures she has a variety of work and keeps her skillset diverse. She is also the creative lead of Freelancer Magazine and loves every minute of it.If you enjoyed this episode or found it useful, then I would really appreciate if you could take just a few minutes to give it a review on whatever platform you are listening on - because every one I get really does make me do a little squeal and a happy dance!LINKS YOU DEFINITELY WANT TO CHECK OUT:Connect with Ange on Instagram or LinkedInSign up to Ange's newsletterFind out more about Moxie, the Customer Relationship Management tool mentioned in today's episode Check out the communities run by Being Freelance and Digital Women, The Business Allotment and InclusionCONNECT WITH BECCI:Connect with Becci on Instagram, LinkedIn or FacebookJoin Becci's email communityTIMESTAMPS TO HELP YOU FIND WHAT YOU NEED:03:11 Tips and advice for staying organised06:23 Developing Organisational Skills09:39 The Benefits of Networking13:21 The Search for a CRM System19:58 Streamlining and Automating Tasks23:08 Time-saving with Asana26:08 Being a Business Owner29:26 Understanding the Impact of Decisions on Finances33:11 The Benefits of Using Excel36:14 Finding the Right Scheduler39:18 The Value of Professional Design42:34 Starting with a Basic Website or Landing Page46:08 The Role of Contracts47:08 Adapting and Evolving Processes47:12 Being Freelance and Digital Women47:21 The Power of Inclusion and Community47:59 Learning and Sharing in

In this episode, Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from Detective Babs Harris aka Anonymous.“I work with corporate clients around workshop facilitation and keynote speaking. My question is around pricing transparency. I am finding that I am getting lots of enquiries (which I am very grateful for!). Most of the time I respond via email with my fees and the potential client doesn't have the budget. I would say this happens three quarters of the time. My fees are probably higher than average but I'm happy with the price point and the value I offer and I have lots of repeat clients that I work with closely. It's not a major admin task to respond to each enquiry individually but collectively over a month or so it can take up quite a bit of time. So I am looking at reviewing how I do things. I'm keen to understand what others do and why. Do they: 1. Display prices on your website? 2. Send fees in response to an enquiry, prior to setting up a meeting with the potential client? 3. Meet with the potential client first and then send prices after? Which approach do you think is best for maximising revenue, building relationships but also protecting time?"What would your advice be? Let us know your thoughts using #DIFTKpodcast on Twitter and Instagram, and join in the conversation via the DIFTK Community. •••Frankie Tortora's websiteSteve Folland's websiteSteve's podcast - Being FreelanceDoing It For The Kids websiteDIFTK InstagramDIFTK TwitterSupport DIFTK on Ko-Fi

In this episode, Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland have a chat in response to a question from Detective Roxanne Maxwell aka Anonymous.She says…“I had a situation recently where I responded to somebody who I know really well offering to help me with something. I said yes, appreciated the service they did for me and I paid them for that service.Afterwards, they asked if I'd be happy to give a testimonial and I said, ‘sure — how about you draft something and I'll tweak it?' They sent me something. I tweaked their words so it was more like me and shortened it so it wasn't so gushy because… you know how some services just go the extra mile and they're brilliant and you were wax lyrical about them because you loved them so much? Well, this wasn't one of those situations. But nor was it a shit service. It was just… bang for your buck type stuff.Since then my endorsement has been used as a propeller for this particular service in online spaces and it's just made me feel really uncomfortable.It's made me really think about how we ask people for testimonials, but also, how we use those testimonials and how that lands with the person we've asked. Now I know it's really important to get testimonials, and I know it's really important to bang our own drums and promote ourselves — but is there a way to do that without making the people we've asked feel icky?I mean, should have I said — ‘happy for you to use this, but could you not plaster it everywhere, everyday, for 50 weeks of the year?!' (which is how it feels at the moment) Because, if I'm honest, this experience is going to make me reluctant to give testimonials in the future and I would hate for any of my clients to feel like that.”What would your advice be? Let us know your thoughts using #DIFTKpodcast on Twitter and Instagram, and join in the conversation via the DIFTK Community. •••Frankie Tortora's websiteSteve Folland's websiteSteve's podcast - Being FreelanceDoing It For The Kids websiteDIFTK InstagramDIFTK TwitterSupport DIFTK on Ko-Fi

When Steve Folland's *only* client let him go, he'd just quit his full-time job to go all in on his audio and video editing business. Being jobless and clientless couldn't have come at a worse time. Steve's wife had just gone on maternity leave and they had a brand new (4-month-old) baby – plus an older child too! In this conversation, Steve – also the host of the ‘Being Freelance' podcast – shares his entrepreneurial journey, how he diversified his skills and services, and what he learned from his biggest business mistake. Find the transcript of this episode on my website emancopyco.com/podcast. Links for this episode: Join the podcast's $11 private membership and unlock bonus content: https://emancopyco.com/membership Being Freelance - https://www.beingfreelance.com Steve Folland's website - https://stevefolland.com Steve Folland on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/beingfreelance/ If you loved this episode, take a screenshot, post it on Instagram, and tell everyone you know that this is the podcast to listen to. Don't forget to tag me! @emancopyco-------- Loving the podcast? Join the podcast's $11 private membership and unlock bonus content: https://emancopyco.com/membership Support the show and leave a rating or review here: https://ratethispodcast.com/mistakes Get the BTS scoop on how this podcast is made in this bonus episode: https://emancopyco.com/bts Work with Eman Copy Co. to power up your email strategy, your launches, and your revenue Fill in the enquiry form on this contact page: https://emancopyco.com/contact/ Want to learn with me? Check out my courses and masterclasses: https://emancopyco.com/learn-with-me/ Say hi

In this special bonus episode of the Being Freelance podcast we take a selection of the regular Live Q&As that we host in the Being Freelance Community and let you soak up the wisdom once more.You can catch full video replays of all of our Live Q&As in the Being Freelance Community.In this episode, we've got:- Freelance content marketing and SEO strategist Beth Gladstone- Tom Garfield who creates websites alongside his wife Ellie, as ‘Brand New Notebook'- Conversion copywriter Prerna Malik of Content BistroFind a full transcript and links at the website.Questions that are answered1. HOW DO YOU GET TO WORK WITH SUCH HIGH PROFILE CLIENTS?2. HOW MUCH SHOULD I BE SPENDING ON A WEBSITE?3. ARE REGULAR BLOGS STILL WORTH DOING?4. HOW WOULD YOU LAUNCH AND SELL AN ONLINE COURSE WITHOUT AN EMAIL LIST?5. SHOULD I PUT MY FREELANCE PRICES ON MY WEBSITE?6. HOW DO YOU SPEND REGULAR TIME ON YOUR OWN MARKETING WHILST ALSO DOING EVERYTHING ELSE?7. SEO WISE, HOW DO WE KNOW WHAT PEOPLE ARE SEARCHING FOR WHEN IT COMES TO OUR FREELANCE SERVICES?8. WHAT MAKES A GREAT SALES PAGE?9. IS EMAIL MARKETING WORTH DOING IF YOU'RE NOT A GOOD WRITER?10. ANY TIPS FOR HIRING OTHERS?11. ANY TIPS ON COMING UP WITH CONTENT IDEAS?12. WHAT IS A BACKLINK? SHOULD WE BE TRYING TO GET THEM?Join the Being Freelance Community and catch full video replays of these and many more Q&As!

Steve Folland, creator of the Being Freelance podcast and Doing it for the Kids podcast, joined me on Ditching Hourly to chat about his journey into freelancing, organic business growth, and tips for getting into the business mindset. Chapters:(0:00:00) - The Freelance Journey of Steve Folland(0:05:00) - Organic Growth of a Freelance Business(0:15:52) - Freelancing for Beginners(0:20:26) - Getting Into the Business MindsetSteve's Links: https://www.beingfreelance.com/ https://twitter.com/beingfreelance https://www.instagram.com/beingfreelance/ https://www.youtube.com/stevefolland https://www.doingitforthekids.net/ ----Do you have questions about how to improve your business? Things like: Value pricing your work instead of billing for your time? Positioning yourself as the go-to person in your space? Productizing your services so you never have to have another awkward sales call or spend hours writing another custom proposal? Book a one-on-one coaching call with me and get answers to these questions and others in the time it takes to get ready for work in the morning.Best of all, you're covered by my 100% satisfaction guarantee. If at the end of the call, you don't feel like it was worth it, just say the word, and I'll refund your purchase in full.To book your one-on-one coaching call, go to: https://jonathanstark.com/callI hope to see you there!

When Liz left uni, she was adamant she didn't want to be a freelancer. And yet here we are, via starting a stationery business and a family. A 9 year gradual process which has resulted in her switching from treating her freelancing like a hobby, to firmly treating it like a business.Starting a podcast. Working with Adobe. Diversifying her income and having fun along the way.This is Episode 300 of the Being Freelance podcast - recorded live in the Being Freelance Community - join us!There is also a video version of this podcast on YouTube.You'll find full show notes and transcript for this episode at beingfreelance.comBonus questions in this episode from BFFs (Being Freelance Friends) Angela Lyons and Elizabeth Chesney. JOIN THE COMMUNITYYou're not alone being freelance. Come and hang out with your BFFs (Being Freelance Friends).A place to ask questions, sense-check, laugh and support.With LIVE Q&As, Coworking, Meet-ups, Socials and more.JOIN YOUR BFFS AT  beingfreelance.com/community NEW TO FREELANCING? THERE'S A COURSE FOR YOU!The Being Freelance course is made for you!There's no ‘one way' to be a successful freelancer, but this course will help you avoid the many mistakes that most of us make. Learn from the experience of Steve and hundreds of guests of the podcast.Take the course and you'll also get 6 months FREE community membership.Find out more about the course. FREELANCER MERCHGet Being Freelance merchandise at beingfreelance.com/shopLike VIDEO? - Check out the Being Freelance vlog and see this episode as a video - YouTube.com/SteveFolland  

This is actually the fourth time Jackson's been freelance. He's not just quit jobs, he even once quit his own company.But whereas the other times he was a ‘regular' graphic designer, this time he's spent a decade as a specialist: a lettering artist and calligrapher.Regularly posting to Instagram and Behance got him noticed and grew an audience as commissions from around the world reached him at his home in Brazil.He's since launched online courses, prints, fonts and NFT collections, building his reputation so he can work when he wants around his family. There's no sign of him quitting this time around.You'll find full show notes and transcript for this episode at beingfreelance.com JOIN THE COMMUNITYYou're not alone being freelance. Come and hang out with your BFFs (Being Freelance Friends).A place to ask questions, sense-check, laugh and support.With LIVE Q&As, Coworking, Meet-ups, Socials and more.JOIN YOUR BFFS AT  beingfreelance.com/community NEW TO FREELANCING? THERE'S A COURSE FOR YOU!The Being Freelance course is made for you!There's no ‘one way' to be a successful freelancer, but this course will help you avoid the many mistakes that most of us make. Learn from the experience of Steve and hundreds of guests of the podcast.Take the course and you'll also get 6 months FREE community membership.Find out more about the course. FREELANCER MERCHGet Being Freelance merchandise at beingfreelance.com/shopLike VIDEO? - Check out the Being Freelance vlog - YouTube.com/SteveFolland

Anna had built a career across corporate and government comms in Melbourne. But if she wanted to move her family out of the city and that meant first meant transforming the way she worked.Anna set out to prove she could match her past income, now as a freelance copywriter. The seeds she planted in the city are now bearing fruit. From a farm in rural Victoria she's reaping the rewards - a business that feels good and that runs around her kids.Today she's questioning the external pressures that tell us to ‘scale'. The farmers before them planted olive trees. That doesn't mean it's a business for her. Just because other copywriters before her have grown with subcontractors and products, does she have to follow them too?Anna goes into detail about how she has built her website and her business to work around her family. So much insight AND the sound of Australian birds too - you're in for a treat!You'll find full show notes and transcript for this episode at beingfreelance.com JOIN THE COMMUNITYYou're not alone being freelance. Come and hang out with your BFFs (Being Freelance Friends).A place to ask questions, sense-check, laugh and support.With LIVE Q&As, Coworking, Meet-ups, Socials and more.JOIN YOUR BFFS AT  beingfreelance.com/community NEW TO FREELANCING? THERE'S A COURSE FOR YOU!The Being Freelance course is made for you!There's no ‘one way' to be a successful freelancer, but this course will help you avoid the many mistakes that most of us make. Learn from the experience of Steve and hundreds of guests of the podcast.Take the course and you'll also get 6 months FREE community membership.Find out more about the course. FREELANCER MERCHGet Being Freelance merchandise at beingfreelance.com/shopLike VIDEO? - Check out the Being Freelance vlog - YouTube.com/SteveFolland

Alex trained as a musician. He followed a drumming dream to Nashville along with an internship at a 'mom & pop' business.There, they had him creating graphics and videos - those two things came together when Alex discovered motion graphics. He took to studying and developing as a motion designer. Self taught, he's always been constantly trying to learn and improve.He didn't want to be the best in his company. He wanted to learn from the best...Finding an internship in LA working on big Hollywood movies, he kept at it. Swapping socialising for learning, upskilling and sharing his self initiated projects on Instagram - he made a name for himself and studios started coming to him.Now, post-pandemic, he's trying to rebalance work-life. 4 day weeks are in. Snowboarding weekends are the norm. But it's a slippery slope when you stop learning - the instability of freelancing is still keeping him on his toes. You'll find full show notes and transcript for this episode at beingfreelance.com JOIN THE COMMUNITYYou're not alone being freelance. Come and hang out with your BFFs (Being Freelance Friends).A place to ask questions, sense-check, laugh and support.With LIVE Q&As, Coworking, Meet-ups, Socials and more.JOIN YOUR BFFS AT  beingfreelance.com/community NEW TO FREELANCING? THERE'S A COURSE FOR YOU!The Being Freelance course is made for you!There's no ‘one way' to be a successful freelancer, but this course will help you avoid the many mistakes that most of us make. Learn from the experience of Steve and hundreds of guests of the podcast.Take the course and you'll also get 6 months FREE community membership.Find out more about the course. FREELANCER MERCHGet Being Freelance merchandise at beingfreelance.com/shopLike VIDEO? - Check out the Being Freelance vlog - YouTube.com/SteveFolland

Spring 2020. A pandemic lockdown. Doesn't sound like the ideal time to build a business, but Ayo had 20 years of marketing experience as her foundations. And a love of marketing that she'd put to good use on herself.Specialising in the ‘built environment' - think construction, engineers, architects - Ayo launched a podcast that raised her profile and brought her clients. Repurposing content across socials and her newsletters, Ayo put the same plans, systems & processes she uses with clients to boost her own business.With award-winning added to her LinkedIn profile, she's built something pretty special. Maybe we can learn by studying the blueprints. Seriously so much to learn on the content marketing strategy Ayo is using! You'll find full show notes and transcript for this episode at beingfreelance.com JOIN THE COMMUNITYYou're not alone being freelance. Come and hang out with your BFFs (Being Freelance Friends).A place to ask questions, sense-check, laugh and support.With LIVE Q&As, Coworking, Meet-ups, Socials and more.JOIN YOUR BFFS AT  beingfreelance.com/community NEW TO FREELANCING? THERE'S A COURSE FOR YOU!The Being Freelance course is made for you!There's no ‘one way' to be a successful freelancer, but this course will help you avoid the many mistakes that most of us make. Learn from the experience of Steve and hundreds of guests of the podcast.Take the course and you'll also get 6 months FREE community membership.Find out more about the course. FREELANCER MERCHGet Being Freelance merchandise at beingfreelance.com/shopLike VIDEO? - Check out the Being Freelance vlog - YouTube.com/SteveFolland 

Brazilian creative Victoria was working in advertising in London when in 2013 she fancied a change.A change of pace, country and language, and to help her do that she figured she'd go freelance in Spain.After 3 years she took a job in an agency. Four years on she felt ready to freelance again. A pandemic and motherhood making the flexibility of working from home even more appealing.Second time around Victoria felt much more prepared. In her positioning, her processes, her dealings with clients… in running her own business.In this conversation we cover, amongst other things:the importance of a network of fellow freelancersgetting to know clients properlyworking around having a childhow some things you want to do just can't be done right now, and that's okay...You'll find full show notes and transcript for this episode at beingfreelance.com JOIN THE COMMUNITYYou're not alone being freelance. Come and hang out with your BFFs (Being Freelance Friends).A place to ask questions, sense-check, laugh and support.With LIVE Q&As, Coworking, Meet-ups, Socials and more.JOIN YOUR BFFS AT  beingfreelance.com/community NEW TO FREELANCING? THERE'S A COURSE FOR YOU!The Being Freelance course is made for you!There's no ‘one way' to be a successful freelancer, but this course will help you avoid the many mistakes that most of us make. Learn from the experience of Steve and hundreds of guests of the podcast.Take the course and you'll also get 6 months FREE community membership.Find out more about the course. FREELANCER MERCHGet Being Freelance merchandise at beingfreelance.com/shopLike VIDEO? - Check out the Being Freelance vlog - YouTube.com/SteveFolland

Keeping the project pipeline flowing means we always need to be on the lookout for the next lead. But rather than chasing down new clients, why not focus on creating an amazing experience for your existing clients?Happy clients are more likely to come back again and again – and refer you to their contacts. My guest today is Gigi Davarashvili from Yocory, an all-in-one business hub for freelancers and small business owners. Gigi joins me to chat about how she creates memorable experiences for her clients that keep them coming back, including:The difference between "good enough" and "WOW"How to sprinkle a little gold dust at the end of a project to surprise and delight your clientsDoes automation help or hinder the client experience?How to avoid awkward conversations and set firm boundaries from the start.Get bonus clips and tips in the 15 Minute Freelancer newsletter: 15minutefreelancer.substack.comSay hi to Gigi:Website: https://yocory.com Instagram: @yocoryappSay hi to Louise:Louise Shanahan is a freelance health and medical copywriter. She's on a mission to help others build a freelance business that feels easy and works for them – in weekly snack-sized bites.LinkedIn: Louise ShanahanTwitter: @LouiseShanahan_Website: thecopyprescription.comSupport the podcast! If you find this episode helpful and you'd like to show your appreciation, consider leaving a tip over at ko-fi.com/15minutefreelancer. Donations help cover the cost of running the podcast and are very much appreciated :)

It's quite a winding route that's taken Marcelle to be known as a fashion photographer. But from working in shops on London's Oxford Street as a teenager, now her photos can be seen in those windows instead.Marcelle did lots of work for free early on but it built a network, a portfolio and a reputation that has since served her well. Whilst her training as a graphic designer has kept her working at times when she didn't have a camera in her hand.She loves her job and is a self professed workaholic, but her thirty year plan finds her sitting in a beach far away from the streets of London.You'll find full show notes and transcript for this episode at beingfreelance.com This episode is sponsored by AXA Business Insurance.Get cover for your work, your tools, your reputation. It feels better being protected, being freelance.Work hard, insure easy. Check out their site or Search AXA Business Insurance.AXA Insurance UK plc is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation AuthorityThis episode is sponsored by IPSEThe Association of Independent Professionals and the Self Employed -  support for UK freelancers.Advice, networking, events, perks - and sort your pension, insurance, legal, tax..There's a lot to think about when being freelance, and IPSE have your back. New to freelancing? The Being Freelance course is made for you!Steve's rolled up everything he's learnt from over 6 years of conversations with more than 250 freelancers.There's no ‘one way' to be a successful freelancer, but this course will help you avoid the many mistakes that most of us make. Learn from our experiences.Find out more about the course. FREELANCER MERCHGet Being Freelance merchandise at beingfreelance.com/shopLooking to learn from and connect with other freelancers? Check out the website beingfreelance.com, and be part of the Being Freelance Community!Like VIDEO? - Check out the Being Freelance vlog - YouTube.com/SteveFolland

Kyle left agency life and started his self-employed journey working with friends as a collective. 8 years on though, he'd built his own name through hosting meet-ups and speaking at events to the point where it made sense to go solo.From small meet-ups he ended up speaking on some of the biggest stages with the likes of Adobe as clients. Yet in 2020 decided to switch from being a freelancer to becoming a Creative Director in-house.Now, full-time at School Of Motion, a fully remote company, he still has flexibility in his life. Kyle believes his years of working independently, general skill-set, and ability to get things done that comes from being freelance is actually making him a better employee.You'll find full show notes and transcript for this episode at beingfreelance.com This episode is sponsored by AXA Business Insurance.Get cover for your work, your tools, your reputation. It feels better being protected, being freelance.Work hard, insure easy. Check out their site or Search AXA Business Insurance.AXA Insurance UK plc is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation AuthorityThis episode is sponsored by IPSEThe Association of Independent Professionals and the Self Employed -  support for UK freelancers.Advice, networking, events, perks - and sort your pension, insurance, legal, tax..There's a lot to think about when being freelance, and IPSE have your back. New to freelancing? The Being Freelance course is made for you!Steve's rolled up everything he's learnt from over 6 years of conversations with more than 250 freelancers.There's no ‘one way' to be a successful freelancer, but this course will help you avoid the many mistakes that most of us make. Learn from our experiences.Find out more about the course. FREELANCER MERCHGet Being Freelance merchandise at beingfreelance.com/shopLooking to learn from and connect with other freelancers? Check out the website beingfreelance.com, and be part of the Being Freelance Community!Like VIDEO? - Check out the Being Freelance vlog - YouTube.com/SteveFolland

When Korean Hyunjin, or ‘Jenna' as she's also known, met her American husband, she moved to be with him and needed to find work in small town USA.Whilst blogging tips about international relationships, Jenna found readers started to approach her for help with their own written English requirements like cover letters and applications. Her freelance journey had begun.Years later she joined Elance, that became Upwork, and worked her way up to be one of the top 1% professionals on the freelancer job site.Her blog meanwhile spawned what is now the largest community for Korean/international couples. Currently based back in South Korea, along with regular clients on Upwork, her free community brings her plenty of opportunities as her members recommend her too.Maybe Upwork doesn't have to be a race to the bottom after all. Hear Jenna's story. And her cat.You'll find full show notes and transcript for this episode at beingfreelance.com This episode is sponsored by AXA Business Insurance.Get cover for your work, your tools, your reputation. It feels better being protected, being freelance.Work hard, insure easy. Check out their site or Search AXA Business Insurance.AXA Insurance UK plc is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation AuthorityThis episode is sponsored by IPSEThe Association of Independent Professionals and the Self Employed -  support for UK freelancers.Advice, networking, events, perks - and sort your pension, insurance, legal, tax..There's a lot to think about when being freelance, and IPSE have your back. New to freelancing? The Being Freelance course is made for you!Steve's rolled up everything he's learnt from over 6 years of conversations with more than 250 freelancers.There's no ‘one way' to be a successful freelancer, but this course will help you avoid the many mistakes that most of us make. Learn from our experiences.Find out more about the course. FREELANCER MERCHGet Being Freelance merchandise at beingfreelance.com/shopLooking to learn from and connect with other freelancers? Check out the website beingfreelance.com, and be part of the Being Freelance Community!Like VIDEO? - Check out the Being Freelance vlog - YouTube.com/SteveFolland 

Luke needn't have been scared of going freelance. He'd spent 10 years of agency life making great work and making a name for himself. Through writing, speaking and community, people knew he'd be a great freelancer even if he didn't.And whilst all of his income is derived from client work, that's definitely not where all his time is spentLuke devotes huge amounts of energy to Birmingham Design. Joining forces with his friend Dan to organise events, workshops, a shop, website, directory, mentorship scheme and a massive festival celebrating and nurturing the creative scene around them.You'll find full show notes and transcript for this episode at beingfreelance.com This episode is sponsored by AXA Business Insurance.Get cover for your work, your tools, your reputation. It feels better being protected, being freelance.Work hard, insure easy. Check out their site or Search AXA Business Insurance.AXA Insurance UK plc is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation AuthorityThis episode is sponsored by IPSEThe Association of Independent Professionals and the Self Employed -  support for UK freelancers.Advice, networking, events, perks - and sort your pension, insurance, legal, tax..There's a lot to think about when being freelance, and IPSE have your back. New to freelancing? The Being Freelance course is made for you!Steve's rolled up everything he's learnt from over 6 years of conversations with more than 250 freelancers.There's no ‘one way' to be a successful freelancer, but this course will help you avoid the many mistakes that most of us make. Learn from our experiences.Find out more about the course. FREELANCER MERCHGet Being Freelance merchandise at beingfreelance.com/shopLooking to learn from and connect with other freelancers? Check out the website beingfreelance.com, and be part of the Being Freelance Community!Like VIDEO? - Check out the Being Freelance vlog - YouTube.com/SteveFolland 

When Australian Robyn quit her job working in comms for a French yacht company, she wasn't expecting her boss to be so keen to keep her that he'd offer her a 2-day-a-week retainer if she went freelance.So she did. Finding work through her network and referrals along the way. 6 years later Robyn still has no website.But working solo also gradually sent Robyn into her shell. So now, she's proactively seeking out connection once more. Making online dates with other freelancers and working with a business coach - she's enjoying life being freelance once more.You'll find full show notes and transcript for this episode at beingfreelance.com This episode is sponsored by AXA Business Insurance.Get cover for your work, your tools, your reputation. It feels better being protected, being freelance.Work hard, insure easy. Check out their site or Search AXA Business Insurance.AXA Insurance UK plc is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation AuthorityThis episode is sponsored by IPSEThe Association of Independent Professionals and the Self Employed -  support for UK freelancers.Advice, networking, events, perks - and sort your pension, insurance, legal, tax..There's a lot to think about when being freelance, and IPSE have your back. New to freelancing? The Being Freelance course is made for you!Steve's rolled up everything he's learnt from over 6 years of conversations with more than 250 freelancers.There's no ‘one way' to be a successful freelancer, but this course will help you avoid the many mistakes that most of us make. Learn from our experiences.Find out more about the course. FREELANCER MERCHGet Being Freelance merchandise at beingfreelance.com/shopLooking to learn from and connect with other freelancers? Check out the website beingfreelance.com, and be part of the Being Freelance Community!Like VIDEO? - Check out the Being Freelance vlog - YouTube.com/SteveFolland  

While working in his first job at a small agency, Ryan started a website. He didn't think much of it. Until its local SEO started bringing him leads and the chance to do extra work on the side.A year on, working evenings and weekends, he'd reached capacity. This was it. Time to go full time freelance. With no network of his own, he needed his site to continue to bring him clients. And it really did.In the past year Ryan's grown a team of two fellow freelancers. Able to make the most of the leads, the retainers and enjoy the ability of having people to bounce ideas off of rather than make every decision on him.You'll find full show notes and transcript for this episode at beingfreelance.com This episode is sponsored by AXA Business Insurance.Get cover for your work, your tools, your reputation. It feels better being protected, being freelance.Work hard, insure easy. Check out their site or Search AXA Business Insurance.AXA Insurance UK plc is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation AuthorityThis episode is sponsored by IPSEThe Association of Independent Professionals and the Self Employed -  support for UK freelancers.Advice, networking, events, perks - and sort your pension, insurance, legal, tax..There's a lot to think about when being freelance, and IPSE have your back. New to freelancing? The Being Freelance course is made for you!Steve's rolled up everything he's learnt from over 6 years of conversations with more than 250 freelancers.There's no ‘one way' to be a successful freelancer, but this course will help you avoid the many mistakes that most of us make. Learn from our experiences.Find out more about the course. FREELANCER MERCHGet Being Freelance merchandise at beingfreelance.com/shopLooking to learn from and connect with other freelancers? Check out the website beingfreelance.com, and be part of the Being Freelance Community!Like VIDEO? - Check out the Being Freelance vlog - YouTube.com/SteveFolland

Already established in her marketing career, Nadine went freelance in order to ‘stretch' herself professionally. And stretch she has!Her natural networking style served her well. Nadine has been freelancing for 10 years with big name clients and still doesn't have a website of her own. LinkedIn and her trusty Rolodex of business cards keep her ‘booked and busy'.And in the past couple of years, she's decided to use her own success and knowledge to give back. Starting a community and investment fund for diverse, marginalised entrepreneurs.Nadine loves the entrepreneurial side of being freelance. And you're going to love her story…You'll find full show notes and transcript for this episode at beingfreelance.com This episode is sponsored by AXA Business Insurance.Get cover for your work, your tools, your reputation. It feels better being protected, being freelance.Work hard, insure easy. Check out their site or Search AXA Business Insurance.AXA Insurance UK plc is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation AuthorityThis episode is sponsored by IPSEThe Association of Independent Professionals and the Self Employed -  support for UK freelancers.Advice, networking, events, perks - and sort your pension, insurance, legal, tax..There's a lot to think about when being freelance, and IPSE have your back. New to freelancing? The Being Freelance course is made for you!Steve's rolled up everything he's learnt from over 6 years of conversations with more than 250 freelancers.There's no ‘one way' to be a successful freelancer, but this course will help you avoid the many mistakes that most of us make. Learn from our experiences.Find out more about the course. FREELANCER MERCHGet Being Freelance merchandise at beingfreelance.com/shopLooking to learn from and connect with other freelancers? Check out the website beingfreelance.com, and be part of the Being Freelance Community!Like VIDEO? - Check out the Being Freelance vlog - YouTube.com/SteveFolland  

Momina realised traditional office life didn't fit with taking care of her mental health. Sh'e'd go freelance and be a better boss to herself.Having quickly built up a personal brand and relationships on Twitter, work soon came her way.This was in January 2022. So when she spoke for the podcast in July of that year, she'd really not been freelancing long. But that doesn't mean she didn't have a lot to share. A lot for us to learn from.Having already experienced and dealt with burn out, the issues with outsourcing in a hurry, prejudices from those refusing to consider hiring someone from Pakistan… but also the flip side of community, building great client relationships and ultimately creating that work life that works for her.You'll find full show notes and transcript for this episode at beingfreelance.com This episode is sponsored by AXA Business Insurance.Get cover for your work, your tools, your reputation. It feels better being protected, being freelance.Work hard, insure easy. Check out their site or Search AXA Business Insurance.AXA Insurance UK plc is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation AuthorityThis episode is sponsored by IPSEThe Association of Independent Professionals and the Self Employed -  support for UK freelancers.Advice, networking, events, perks - and sort your pension, insurance, legal, tax..There's a lot to think about when being freelance, and IPSE have your back. New to freelancing? The Being Freelance course is made for you!Steve's rolled up everything he's learnt from over 6 years of conversations with more than 250 freelancers.There's no ‘one way' to be a successful freelancer, but this course will help you avoid the many mistakes that most of us make. Learn from our experiences.Find out more about the course. FREELANCER MERCHGet Being Freelance merchandise at beingfreelance.com/shopLooking to learn from and connect with other freelancers? Check out the website beingfreelance.com, and be part of the Being Freelance Community!Like VIDEO? - Check out the Being Freelance vlog - YouTube.com/SteveFolland 

Stephen wasn't looking to go freelance, but when redundancy came 10 years ago, he took on a contract for a few months. And here is all those years later saying he'd never go back.In between he's evolved specialisms, written a book that became a course and started working remotely. Stephen takes time out on side projects and courses to always stay on top of trends, tech and skills - thinking about what his clients might want now and in the years to come.And what about what he wants? As he nears the end of his 40s, Stephen's now exploring what a future in freelancing will look like for him and his family.You'll find full show notes and transcript for this episode at beingfreelance.com This episode is sponsored by AXA Business Insurance.Get cover for your work, your tools, your reputation. It feels better being protected, being freelance.Work hard, insure easy. Check out their site or Search AXA Business Insurance.AXA Insurance UK plc is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation AuthorityThis episode is sponsored by IPSEThe Association of Independent Professionals and the Self Employed -  support for UK freelancers.Advice, networking, events, perks - and sort your pension, insurance, legal, tax..There's a lot to think about when being freelance, and IPSE have your back. New to freelancing? The Being Freelance course is made for you!Steve's rolled up everything he's learnt from over 6 years of conversations with more than 250 freelancers.There's no ‘one way' to be a successful freelancer, but this course will help you avoid the many mistakes that most of us make. Learn from our experiences.Find out more about the course. FREELANCER MERCHGet Being Freelance merchandise at beingfreelance.com/shopLooking to learn from and connect with other freelancers? Check out the website beingfreelance.com, and be part of the Being Freelance Community!Like VIDEO? - Check out the Being Freelance vlog - YouTube.com/SteveFolland

In 2011, taking a family holiday from his job as a Ford engineer, changed David's life forever. An accident on the beach left him paralysed from the chest down. Quadriplegic.When David was ready to work again, an old friend remembered their shared love of music. He suggested David create audio tracks for the animated videos his company were creating. His freelance business ‘Quadriphonic Sound' was about to make some serious noise.Without the flexibility of being freelance, David wonders if he'd be able to work at all. Instead he's making a name for himself on dream projects for huge brands, doing it all remotely around his health and family needs.You'll find full show notes and transcript for this episode at beingfreelance.com This episode is sponsored by AXA Business Insurance.Get cover for your work, your tools, your reputation. It feels better being protected, being freelance.Work hard, insure easy. Check out their site or Search AXA Business Insurance.AXA Insurance UK plc is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority New to freelancing? The Being Freelance course is made for you!Steve's rolled up everything he's learnt from over 6 years of conversations with more than 250 freelancers.There's no ‘one way' to be a successful freelancer, but this course will help you avoid the many mistakes that most of us make. Learn from our experiences.Find out more about the course. FREELANCER MERCHGet Being Freelance merchandise at beingfreelance.com/shopLooking to learn from and connect with other freelancers? Check out the website beingfreelance.com, and be part of the Being Freelance Community!Like VIDEO? - Check out the Being Freelance vlog - YouTube.com/SteveFolland

"You can't be everyone's cup of tea, or you'd be a mug!"Advita Patel is the founder of Comms Rebel, which aims to revolutionise workplace and business culture by encouraging us all to be a bit more rebellious. She's also the co-founder of A Leader Like Me, which is a membership for underrepresented women looking to progress in their careers.Her message for freelancers is to be bold, brave, and step outside our comfort zone to thrive. To develop our careers, we need to find the confidence to take risks to find new opportunities.We discuss:How to unleash your inner rebel (especially those who have been urged to follow the rules)The importance of being visible and talking about what you doCelebrating yourself and not waiting for validation from othersWhy we all need to do the work to understand our purpose and our valuesThe small steps we can take to bring more rebellion into our lives.Get bonus clips, insights, resources and "15 Minute Actions" in the 15 Minute Freelancer newsletter: 15minutefreelancer.substack.comMentioned in this episodeComms Rebel: https://www.commsrebel.com/aboutA Leader Like Me: https://aleaderlikeme.com/Calm Edged Rebels Podcast: https://calmedgedrebels.com/podcast/Book: Rebel Ideas: The Power of Thinking Differently by Matthew SyedSay hi to Advita:Website: www.advitapatel.comLinkedIn: Advita PatelInstagram: @advitapTwitter: @Advita_pSay hi to Louise:Louise Shanahan is a freelance health and medical copywriter and a big fan of finding your freelance niche. She's on a mission to help others build a freelance business that feels easy and works for them – in weekly snack-sized bites.LinkedIn: Louise ShanahanTwitter: @LouiseShanahan_Website: thecopyprescription.comAsk a question for a future episode on memo.fm/15/Support the podcast! If you find this episode helpful and you'd like to show your appreciation, consider leaving a tip over at ko-fi.com/15minutefreelancer. Donations help cover the cost of running the podcast and are very much appreciated.

Do freelancers ever need a CV? Before this conversation, I'd have said no – after all, I can just send potential clients to my website, can't I?But Jenny Stallard has a different take. Jenny is a freelance writer, business coach, speaker, and the brains behind Freelance Feels. She makes a compelling argument for why we should all have a CV (or even more than one) as freelancers.In our conversation, we cover:Could you be missing a trick by not having a CV that showcases your experience and expertise to clients?The difference between a portfolio and a CVWhat to include and what to leave out!How to decide which projects to include to attract ideal clientsWhat to do if you don't have much experience or have gaps in your career historyGet bonus clips, reflections, resources and "15 Minute Actions" in the 15 Minute Freelancer newsletter: 15minutefreelancer.substack.com.Say hi to Jenny:Instagram: @freelance_feelsTwitter: @freelance_feelsWebsite: https://www.freelancefeels.com/Say hi to Louise:Louise Shanahan is a freelance health and medical copywriter and a big fan of finding your freelance niche. She's on a mission to help others build a freelance business that feels easy and works for them – in weekly snack-sized bites.LinkedIn: Louise ShanahanTwitter: @LouiseShanahan_Website: thecopyprescription.comLeave me a voice note or question for a future episode on memo.fm/15/Support the podcast! If you find this episode helpful and you'd like to show your appreciation, consider leaving a tip over at ko-fi.com/15minutefreelancer. Donations help cover the cost of running the podcast and are very much appreciated.

The small agency Nick had joined had become a big agency. He'd become part of the leadership team. HR. Management. Meetings. He missed doing the ‘work'.He did know how much big clients were willing to pay for that work though.So Nick set out as a high-billing tone-of-voice specialist. A company of one. With various side projects, Nick embraces the freedom of freelance life - allowing moments of ‘high performing procrastination' to explore his creativity.We chat about pricing, using a business name alongside a personal brand, thinking like a business (rather than a freelancer), side projects including products and newsletters, becoming a thought leader and more...You'll find full show notes and transcript for this episode at beingfreelance.com This episode is sponsored by Pension Bee.The flexible pension for the self-employed.Get set up in minutes and then get back to business.Start saving for a future beyond being freelance. Download the app or head to PensionBee.comPensionBee is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.With investments your capital is at risk. This episode is sponsored by Ahrefs.Time to boost your search rankings with Ahrefs Webmaster Tools - and it's FREE! If the idea of getting Google to work for you sounds confusing, Ahrefs also offers helpful tutorials on Search Engine Optimization.Want to get your freelance site more search traffic?Visit ahrefs.com/webmaster-tools and get this free tool working for you today.  New to freelancing? The Being Freelance course is made for you!Steve's rolled up everything he's learnt from over 6 years of conversations with more than 250 freelancers.There's no ‘one way' to be a successful freelancer, but this course will help you avoid the many mistakes that most of us make. Learn from our experiences.Find out more about the course. FREELANCER MERCHGet Being Freelance merchandise at beingfreelance.com/shopLooking to learn from and connect with other freelancers? Check out the website beingfreelance.com, and be part of the Being Freelance Community!Like VIDEO? - Check out the Being Freelance vlog - YouTube.com/SteveFolland

Fungi left university as a scientist. But it was her experiments with Photoshop that had unexpected results. She now wanted to be a designer.Whilst working full-time in science, she designed on the side. By changing her entire persona online, she began to turn what started as a passion project, into a full-time freelance career.Fungi's focus is in lifting African culture and narratives to the forefront of her design. From the ‘Sunshine City' Harare, Zimbabwe, she's brightening brands, packaging and websites the world over.You'll find full show notes and transcript for this episode at beingfreelance.com This episode is sponsored by Pension Bee.The flexible pension for the self-employed.Get set up in minutes and then get back to business.Start saving for a future beyond being freelance. Download the app or head to PensionBee.comPensionBee is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.With investments your capital is at risk. This episode is sponsored by Ahrefs.Time to boost your search rankings with Ahrefs Webmaster Tools - and it's FREE! If the idea of getting Google to work for you sounds confusing, Ahrefs also offers helpful tutorials on Search Engine Optimization.Want to get your freelance site more search traffic?Visit ahrefs.com/webmaster-tools and get this free tool working for you today.  New to freelancing? The Being Freelance course is made for you!Steve's rolled up everything he's learnt from over 6 years of conversations with more than 250 freelancers.There's no ‘one way' to be a successful freelancer, but this course will help you avoid the many mistakes that most of us make. Learn from our experiences.Find out more about the course. FREELANCER MERCHGet Being Freelance merchandise at beingfreelance.com/shopLooking to learn from and connect with other freelancers? Check out the website beingfreelance.com, and be part of the Being Freelance Community!Like VIDEO? - Check out the Being Freelance vlog - YouTube.com/SteveFolland

Levi left art school with no job, but worse, no love of art.Eventually he started creating and experimenting. Finding his style, he also found an art director and his lucky break. Going from flipping burgers to turning over big meaty clients.Still Levi has worked hard to keep the ‘play' of art in his life. Joining a studio and forming a collective. He's not going to let getting paid to create detroy his love for it.You'll find full show notes and transcript for this episode at beingfreelance.com This episode is sponsored by Pension Bee.The flexible pension for the self-employed.Get set up in minutes and then get back to business.Start saving for a future beyond being freelance. Download the app or head to PensionBee.comPensionBee is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.With investments your capital is at risk. This episode is sponsored by Ahrefs.Time to boost your search rankings with Ahrefs Webmaster Tools - and it's FREE! If the idea of getting Google to work for you sounds confusing, Ahrefs also offers helpful tutorials on Search Engine Optimization.Want to get your freelance site more search traffic?Visit ahrefs.com/webmaster-tools and get this free tool working for you today.  New to freelancing? The Being Freelance course is made for you!Steve's rolled up everything he's learnt from over 6 years of conversations with more than 250 freelancers.There's no ‘one way' to be a successful freelancer, but this course will help you avoid the many mistakes that most of us make. Learn from our experiences.Find out more about the course. FREELANCER MERCHGet Being Freelance merchandise at beingfreelance.com/shopLooking to learn from and connect with other freelancers? Check out the website beingfreelance.com, and be part of the Being Freelance Community!Like VIDEO? - Check out the Being Freelance vlog - YouTube.com/SteveFolland

A Facebook community can be a great way to build your audience online… but it's not as easy as it looks - which is why many business owners give up too soon.  In this episode of the Courageous Content Podcast, you'll hear from Steve Folland, founder of the Being Freelance community - which currently has 3.6k members and is one of the most engaged (and engaging) Facebook groups I've come across online.  Steve is a keynote speaker at my annual content marketing event Courageous Content Live which is happening in Newcastle on Nov 1 & 2 - so this is a chance to find out more about him, why he created the group and what you can learn from him at Courageous Content Live. Key Links https://janetmurray.co.uk/the-courators-club/?utm_source=captivate&utm_medium=podcast&utm_term=&utm_content=&utm_campaign=club (Janet Murray's Courators Club) https://janetmurray.co.uk/courageous-blog-content-kit/?utm_source=captivate&utm_medium=podcast&utm_term=&utm_content=&utm_campaign=blogging-kit (Janet Murray's Courageous Blog Content Kit) https://janetmurray.co.uk/courageous-content-live-newcastle/?utm_source=captivate&utm_medium=podcast&utm_term=&utm_content=&utm_campaign=cclive-2022 (Janet Murray's Courageous Content Live event) https://janetmurray.co.uk/courageous-email-lead-magnet-kit-waitlist/?fbclid=IwAR0kdtOMdep1SEik_HGIfcXEcK_SjTslRkuY-EthxdGCQDytVgMTj4olV18?utm_source=captivate&utm_medium=podcast&utm_term=&utm_content=&utm_campaign=lead-magnet-kit (Save £30 on my Courageous Email Lead Magnet Content Kit using the code MAGNET67.) https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fjanetmurray.co.uk%2Fbusiness-basics-content-kit%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR0Gn0X8LN0BP6FpjxJbRdEhtRmB4905AZiQXKHCPpR4z4_Bh3HPfCC6KiQ&h=AT0Bsmss2i3rp_9AS1bM-3zcJ-OAm_7-7Zvj-oZcWYrL_KqRrpmXzDZ5fgq5fLL3fmF5yw1EcfpLaGTteHjVpe6CV_RxjBCjFRZ3hNXbKbt2qAMf-IhILZ3rzQyhhUBS6D0?utm_source=captivate&utm_medium=podcast&utm_term=&utm_content=&utm_campaign=business-kit (Save £30 on my Business Basics Content Kit using the code PODCAST67.) https://janetmurray.co.uk/courageous-launch-content-kit/?utm_source=captivate&utm_medium=podcast&utm_term=&utm_content=&utm_campaign=launch-kit (Save £30 on my Courageous Launch Content Kit using the code PODCAST67. ) https://janetmurray.co.uk/product/courators-kit/?utm_source=captivate&utm_medium=podcast&utm_term=&utm_content=&utm_campaign=courators-kit (Janet Murray's Courators Kit) https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fjanetmurray.co.uk%2Fthe-ultimate-course-launch-checklist%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3dsPrPU0ya0myvtFeElsM-hthLgszz_hihZD_mQTNTBrAZ-wRgGdfa3ek&h=AT233KuUmv2ZPYdDXerw4bdUqik7OgnFRZyEWYtWUFttj3cC0L6UvPt2fO7hUxRpkG9nAdGQVtIIhWo_IwmSIZENnkhFrVpt0nDWEfuG3XJ9YtRqQk5VHB0AZf_PkueK3vM (Janet Murray's FREE Ultimate Course Launch Checklist) http://www.courageouscontentplanner.com/?utm_source=captivate&utm_medium=podcast&utm_term=&utm_content=&utm_campaign=planner (Janet Murray's Courageous Content Planner) Steve Folland's https://stevefolland.com/ (website) https://www.facebook.com/groups/beingfreelance (Being Freelance) Facebook community https://www.beingfreelance.com/ (Being Freelance website) Steve Folland on https://www.instagram.com/beingfreelance/?hl=en (Instagram), https://twitter.com/sfolland (Twitter), https://www.youtube.com/stevefolland (YouTube )and https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevefolland/?originalSubdomain=uk (LinkedIn) http://www.janetmurray.co.uk/create-a-thriving-facebook-community-for-your-business/ (Create a thriving Facebook community for your business (podcast)) https://www.janetmurray.co.uk/how-to-revive-a-dying-facebook-group/ (How to revive a dying Facebook group) (podcast) https://courageous-content.captivate.fm/episode/community-liven-up-your-facebook-group-with-these-conversation-starters (Liven up your Facebook Group with these conversation...

Over 10 years ago Frankie crowd funded her training as a graphic designer. It's fair to say she doesn't look at problems the same way everyone does.And when pregnancy took her flourishing freelance career a few steps back, when she felt isolated amongst parents with full-time jobs, she didn't settle. She searched. She got creative.As her first child was born, so was ‘Doing It For The Kids'. Through a blog, Instagram, award-winning podcast and thriving community, she's forged a second family of freelancers juggling kids & business.Finding her feet, her people, her niche.And along the way, finding a co-mentor in Steve Folland (yep, of Being Freelance).Together, they took to figuring out how to run their ridiculously big side projects around everything else.You'll find full show notes and transcript for this episode at beingfreelance.com This episode is sponsored by Pension Bee.The flexible pension for the self-employed.Get set up in minutes and then get back to business.Start saving for a future beyond being freelance. Download the app or head to PensionBee.comPensionBee is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.With investments your capital is at risk. This episode is sponsored by Ahrefs.Time to boost your search rankings with Ahrefs Webmaster Tools - and it's FREE! If the idea of getting Google to work for you sounds confusing, Ahrefs also offers helpful tutorials on Search Engine Optimization.Want to get your freelance site more search traffic?Visit ahrefs.com/webmaster-tools and get this free tool working for you today.  New to freelancing? The Being Freelance course is made for you!Steve's rolled up everything he's learnt from over 6 years of conversations with more than 250 freelancers.There's no ‘one way' to be a successful freelancer, but this course will help you avoid the many mistakes that most of us make. Learn from our experiences.Find out more about the course. FREELANCER MERCHGet Being Freelance merchandise at beingfreelance.com/shopLooking to learn from and connect with other freelancers? Check out the website beingfreelance.com, and be part of the Being Freelance Community!Like VIDEO? - Check out the Being Freelance vlog - YouTube.com/SteveFolland

Bal loved his job in advertising, but posting on Instagram as ‘Mr Whisper' changed the course of his career, leading him to work not only for himself, but with some insanely high profile brands from the off.As an early ‘creator', Bal has had to adapt as social media has evolved, to make sure the brands and the full-time rates kept coming. But despite the competition, he has his blinkers on. He's only in a race against himself.In our chat we here how Bal:- has the confidence to stand his ground with big brands- found his style and niche- stops himself from burning out despite the urge to be always 'on'- uses side projects to keep himself inspired for client projectsAnd a whole lot more.You'll find full show notes and transcript for this episode at beingfreelance.com This episode is sponsored by Pension Bee.The flexible pension for the self-employed.Get set up in minutes and then get back to business.Start saving for a future beyond being freelance. Download the app or head to PensionBee.comPensionBee is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.With investments your capital is at risk. This episode is sponsored by Ahrefs.Time to boost your search rankings with Ahrefs Webmaster Tools - and it's FREE! If the idea of getting Google to work for you sounds confusing, Ahrefs also offers helpful tutorials on Search Engine Optimization.Want to get your freelance site more search traffic?Visit ahrefs.com/webmaster-tools and get this free tool working for you today.  New to freelancing? The Being Freelance course is made for you!Steve's rolled up everything he's learnt from over 6 years of conversations with more than 250 freelancers.There's no ‘one way' to be a successful freelancer, but this course will help you avoid the many mistakes that most of us make. Learn from our experiences.Find out more about the course. FREELANCER MERCHGet Being Freelance merchandise at beingfreelance.com/shopLooking to learn from and connect with other freelancers? Check out the website beingfreelance.com, and be part of the Being Freelance Community!Like VIDEO? - Check out the Being Freelance vlog - YouTube.com/SteveFolland

Although Michelle had a brief fling living the nine to five life in Silicon Valley, there was no chance of her resisting being her own boss.Starting out as a freelancer 20 years ago, Michelle could never have predicted that social media would become such a big part of her freelancing life - with a huge Twitter chat, community and Space that she hosts.In two decades she's grown a successful business, a family, a community and ridden out the inevitable recessions and tough spells. It's the long game and she's got plenty to share on how to play it.In this episode we hear how Michelle:- builds authority and visibility by writing guest posts- loves retainer clients- overcomes the isolation of remote working- prepares for recession- fights back against those taking advantage of vulnerable freelancersAnd a whole lot more.You'll find full show notes and transcript for this episode at beingfreelance.com This episode is sponsored by Pension Bee.The flexible pension for the self-employed.Get set up in minutes and then get back to business.Start saving for a future beyond being freelance. Download the app or head to PensionBee.comPensionBee is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.With investments your capital is at risk. This episode is sponsored by Ahrefs.Time to boost your search rankings with Ahrefs Webmaster Tools - and it's FREE! If the idea of getting Google to work for you sounds confusing, Ahrefs also offers helpful tutorials on Search Engine Optimization.Want to get your freelance site more search traffic?Visit ahrefs.com/webmaster-tools and get this free tool working for you today.  New to freelancing? The Being Freelance course is made for you!Steve's rolled up everything he's learnt from over 6 years of conversations with more than 250 freelancers.There's no ‘one way' to be a successful freelancer, but this course will help you avoid the many mistakes that most of us make. Learn from our experiences.Find out more about the course. FREELANCER MERCHGet Being Freelance merchandise at beingfreelance.com/shopLooking to learn from and connect with other freelancers? Check out the website beingfreelance.com, and be part of the Being Freelance Community!Like VIDEO? - Check out the Being Freelance vlog - YouTube.com/SteveFolland

After graduating with a degree in illustration, Andi moved back to his hometown.Renting an odd-shaped office with no windows might not have given him great views. But it did give him amazing business connections. Resources and referrals that would set the first of many freelance plates spinning.With a varied career, Andi is also enjoying the challenge of mastering freelancing with his latest clients…his children.In this episode we hear how Andi:- uses his email newsletter- regularly jumps on Twitter chats- uses being multi-skilled to his advantage- found clients and shared knowledge by surrounding himself with other businessesYou'll find full show notes and transcript for this episode at beingfreelance.comThis episode is sponsored by Pension Bee.The flexible pension for the self-employed.Get set up in minutes and then get back to business.Start saving for a future beyond being freelance. Download the app or head to PensionBee.comPensionBee is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.With investments your capital is at risk. This episode is sponsored by Ahrefs.Time to boost your search rankings with Ahrefs Webmaster Tools - and it's FREE! If the idea of getting Google to work for you sounds confusing, Ahrefs also offers helpful tutorials on Search Engine Optimization.Want to get your freelance site more search traffic?Visit ahrefs.com/webmaster-tools and get this free tool working for you today.  New to freelancing? The Being Freelance course is made for you!Steve's rolled up everything he's learnt from over 6 years of conversations with more than 250 freelancers.There's no ‘one way' to be a successful freelancer, but this course will help you avoid the many mistakes that most of us make. Learn from our experiences.Find out more about the course. FREELANCER MERCHGet Being Freelance merchandise at beingfreelance.com/shopLooking to learn from and connect with other freelancers? Check out the website beingfreelance.com, and be part of the Being Freelance Community!Like VIDEO? - Check out the Being Freelance vlog - YouTube.com/SteveFolland

After being made redundant from her New York agency job, Nikki thought she'd go to Israel for a year and freelance as a copywriter. If it didn't work out, she'd come back and get another agency job.7.5 years later her family has grown up in Israel. Their mum is very much still freelance.But she's not a general copywriter anymore, she's since found her niche in email strategy. Building authority and a small team. And a website experience which is pretty unique.In this episode we hear:- how a mastermind changed Nikki's career- how a 'cold' email showed Nikki her niche and landed a dream client- Nikki's very different approach to her website- how building a team isn't as easy as you might thinkand so much more...You'll find full show notes and transcript for this episode at beingfreelance.com This episode is sponsored by Pension Bee.The flexible pension for the self-employed.Get set up in minutes and then get back to business.Start saving for a future beyond being freelance. Download the app or head to PensionBee.comPensionBee is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.With investments your capital is at risk. This episode is sponsored by Ahrefs.Time to boost your search rankings with Ahrefs Webmaster Tools - and it's FREE! If the idea of getting Google to work for you sounds confusing, Ahrefs also offers helpful tutorials on Search Engine Optimization.Want to get your freelance site more search traffic?Visit ahrefs.com/webmaster-tools and get this free tool working for you today.  New to freelancing? The Being Freelance course is made for you!Steve's rolled up everything he's learnt from over 6 years of conversations with more than 250 freelancers.There's no ‘one way' to be a successful freelancer, but this course will help you avoid the many mistakes that most of us make. Learn from our experiences.Find out more about the course. FREELANCER MERCHGet Being Freelance merchandise at beingfreelance.com/shopLooking to learn from and connect with other freelancers? Check out the website beingfreelance.com, and be part of the Being Freelance Community!Like VIDEO? - Check out the Being Freelance vlog - YouTube.com/SteveFolland

Ryan started freelancing still in his teens, mentored by his first (and only) boss.Intriguingly, for SEO purposes he has both a freelancer website and a local agency site, but doesn't want to grow bigger than being a solo business. He's putting work-life balance ahead of profits.Our chat includes putting your worries in perspective, the importance of side projects, worklife balance, adding personality to your site and relationships and the way Ryan uses his website to qualify leads and better manage his time.You'll find full show notes and transcript for this episode at beingfreelance.com This episode is sponsored by Pension Bee.The flexible pension for the self-employed.Get set up in minutes and then get back to business.Start saving for a future beyond being freelance. Download the app or head to PensionBee.comPensionBee is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.With investments your capital is at risk. This episode is sponsored by Ahrefs.Time to boost your search rankings with Ahrefs Webmaster Tools - and it's FREE! If the idea of getting Google to work for you sounds confusing, Ahrefs also offers helpful tutorials on Search Engine Optimization.Want to get your freelance site more search traffic?Visit ahrefs.com/webmaster-tools and get this free tool working for you today.  New to freelancing? The Being Freelance course is made for you!Steve's rolled up everything he's learnt from over 6 years of conversations with more than 250 freelancers.There's no ‘one way' to be a successful freelancer, but this course will help you avoid the many mistakes that most of us make. Learn from our experiences.Find out more about the course. FREELANCER MERCHGet Being Freelance merchandise at beingfreelance.com/shopLooking to learn from and connect with other freelancers? Check out the website beingfreelance.com, and be part of the Being Freelance Community!Like VIDEO? - Check out the Being Freelance vlog - YouTube.com/SteveFolland

Krishna was always freelance on the side of other jobs, eventually going full self-employed in 2019.Now with the support of a mentor, a community and mastermind group she's growing her business into an agency.A lot going on, a lot happening fast. But then she loves life ‘100 miles per hour'.You'll find full show notes and transcript for this episode at beingfreelance.com This episode is sponsored by Pension Bee.The flexible pension for the self-employed.Get set up in minutes and then get back to business.Start saving for a future beyond being freelance. Download the app or head to PensionBee.comPensionBee is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.With investments your capital is at risk. This episode is sponsored by Ahrefs.Time to boost your search rankings with Ahrefs Webmaster Tools - and it's FREE! If the idea of getting Google to work for you sounds confusing, Ahrefs also offers helpful tutorials on Search Engine Optimization.Want to get your freelance site more search traffic?Visit ahrefs.com/webmaster-tools and get this free tool working for you today.  New to freelancing? The Being Freelance course is made for you!Steve's rolled up everything he's learnt from over 6 years of conversations with more than 250 freelancers.There's no ‘one way' to be a successful freelancer, but this course will help you avoid the many mistakes that most of us make. Learn from our experiences.Find out more about the course. FREELANCER MERCHGet Being Freelance merchandise at beingfreelance.com/shopLooking to learn from and connect with other freelancers? Check out the website beingfreelance.com, and be part of the Being Freelance Community!Like VIDEO? - Check out the Being Freelance vlog - YouTube.com/SteveFolland

On this episode, Louise is joined by freelance podcasting royalty! Frankie Tortora and Steve Folland are not just co-hosts of the brilliant Doing It For The Kids podcast, but they've also been co-mentoring each other as freelance business owners (with kids and mammoth side projects) over the last few years. Here, they share their experience of co-mentoring and the impact it's had on their businesses and their lives. Listen in to hear:What is co-mentoring and how it can change your business (and your life!)Why it's so important to have someone to cheer you on and challenge youFrankie and Steve's top tips for structuring a co-mentoring sessionWhere to find the right co-mentor (and how to ask them)Pros and cons of co-mentoring vs. mastermindsSay hi to Frankie and Steve:Frankie Tortora is a freelance graphic designer and founder of Doing It For The Kids, a community for parents who work freelance. Steve Folland is a freelance video and podcast creator and founder of the Being Freelance community.Doing It For The KidsWebsite: https://www.doingitforthekids.net/Podcast: https://www.doingitforthekids.net/diftk-podcast/ Facebook group: Doing It For The Kids: CommunityInstagram:  @doingitforthekids_Being FreelanceWebsite: https://www.beingfreelance.com/Podcast: https://www.beingfreelance.com/the-best-freelance-podcast Course: How to get started being freelanceFacebook group: Being Freelance CommunitySay hi to Louise:Louise Shanahan is a freelance health and medical copywriter and a big fan of finding your freelance niche. She's on a mission to help others build a freelance business that feels easy and works for them – in weekly snack-sized bites.LinkedIn: Louise ShanahanTwitter: @LouiseShanahan_Website: thecopyprescription.comIf you find this episode helpful and you'd like to show your appreciation, consider leaving a tip over at ko-fi.com/15minutefreelancer. All donations help cover the cost of running the podcast and are very much appreciated!

Steve Folland, founder of a thriving freelance community in the UK and the long-running Being Freelance podcast, discusses the nature of successful freelancers and where the joy in our work comes from. Steve's bio: Steve is a freelance video/podcast producer, running his business whilst also looking after his two kids.His other babies are the long running Being Freelance podcast where Steve chats to freelancers from around the world about their story. And co-hosting the award-winning Doing It For The Kids podcast - a fun Q&A for those parents freelancing 'with kids in the mix'.Steve spends a lot of time hanging out in his Being Freelance Community where he brings together self-employed creatives for support, fun and biscuits. He's also brought together his own experience and that of 250+ guests to help new freelancers with the course “How to get started being freelance.”Notable quotes from the episode:“I do think what helps a successful freelancer is if you do kind of fall in love, not just with the skill that you originally tried to sell, but with the art of selling itself, like with being a business.” “As freelancers we get to explore what is success to us. You get to decide. And so then you also get to decide what makes you happy.” “I quite like the not knowing. I think for some people, that would drive you nuts, not knowing what's around the corner. But I quite like that, that sort of element of surprise.” “In the past, when I worked for companies, I might absolutely bust my gut and might not even get a thank you, let alone more financial reward. Whereas now there is a correlation between the amount of work I do and the amount of money I make.”“One of my favorite quotes [from my podcast] is ‘don't freak out.'… And another guest said, ‘Just keep meeting people.'” “I think it's really useful to listen to others and pick up on little productivity tactics and things. Also, though, I think it's important to crack on and do things.” Links:Being Freelance website Steve's professional websiteDoing It For the Kids PodcastBeing Freelance CommunitySteve's course: How to get started being freelanceBeing Freelance on Twitter or Instagram

Micah is a pandemic freelancer.A year after losing his job and starting out, he redesigned his ‘OK Micah' website to be full of his personality and aligned with his values: to help and celebrate queer businesses.Two years in, his ‘work life harmony' is in place. Ideal clients coming to him. Freelance life is more than just OK for Micah. This episode is sponsored by Freelancer Magazine.Dedicated to helping you grow a freelance business you love.Freelancer Magazine can land on your doorstep wherever you are in the world.SUBSCRIBE TO FREELANCER MAGAZINE and see what all the fuss is about! This episode is sponsored by Ahrefs.Time to boost your search rankings with Ahrefs Webmaster Tools - and it's FREE! If the idea of getting Google to work for you sounds confusing, Ahrefs also offers helpful tutorials on Search Engine Optimization.Want to get your freelance site more search traffic?Visit ahrefs.com/webmaster-tools and get this free tool working for you today.  Don't forget - the Being Freelance course!Steve's rolled up everything he's learnt from over 6 years of conversations with more than 250 freelancers.There's no ‘one way' to be a successful freelancer, but this course will help you avoid the many mistakes that most of us make. Learn from our experiences.Find out more about the course. Looking to learn from and connect with other freelancers? Check out the website beingfreelance.com, and be part of the Being Freelance Community!You'll also find useful links for this episode. That's beingfreelance.comLike VIDEO? - Check out the Being Freelance vlog - YouTube.com/SteveFolland

Estelle has created a freelance business that is good for her and the planet.Focussing on her green values (some might say ‘ecopreneur'

Iancu moved from a successful branding career as an employee in Romania to being a freelancer in London.1200 miles. Smoothed over by 600 emails. Not asking for work, but seeking connection. This episode is sponsored by Freelancer Magazine.Dedicated to helping you grow a freelance business you love.Freelancer Magazine can land on your doorstep wherever you are in the world.SUBSCRIBE TO FREELANCER MAGAZINE and see what all the fuss is about! This episode is sponsored by Ahrefs.Time to boost your search rankings with Ahrefs Webmaster Tools - and it's FREE! If the idea of getting Google to work for you sounds confusing, Ahrefs also offers helpful tutorials on Search Engine Optimization.Want to get your freelance site more search traffic?Visit ahrefs.com/webmaster-tools and get this free tool working for you today.  Don't forget - the Being Freelance course!Steve's rolled up everything he's learnt from over 6 years of conversations with more than 250 freelancers.There's no ‘one way' to be a successful freelancer, but this course will help you avoid the many mistakes that most of us make. Learn from our experiences.Find out more about the course. Looking to learn from and connect with other freelancers? Check out the website beingfreelance.com, and be part of the Being Freelance Community!You'll also find useful links for this episode. That's beingfreelance.comLike VIDEO? - Check out the Being Freelance vlog - YouTube.com/SteveFolland

Diane has learned and change a lot in a short space of time of being freelance. Or being the 'business owner' of ‘Lion Words'. By my taking time to step back. Adjust. And just do it. She's doing more of work she enjoys. Building a network of genuine connections via LinkedIn. Saying ‘yes' to the right opportunities that come her way to build authority on podcasts and webinars. This episode is sponsored by Freelancer Magazine.Dedicated to helping you grow a freelance business you love.Freelancer Magazine can land on your doorstep wherever you are in the world.SUBSCRIBE TO FREELANCER MAGAZINE and see what all the fuss is about! This episode is sponsored by Ahrefs.Time to boost your search rankings with Ahrefs Webmaster Tools - and it's FREE! If the idea of getting Google to work for you sounds confusing, Ahrefs also offers helpful tutorials on Search Engine Optimization.Want to get your freelance site more search traffic?Visit ahrefs.com/webmaster-tools and get this free tool working for you today.  Don't forget - the Being Freelance course!Steve's rolled up everything he's learnt from over 6 years of conversations with more than 250 freelancers.There's no ‘one way' to be a successful freelancer, but this course will help you avoid the many mistakes that most of us make. Learn from our experiences.Find out more about the course. Looking to learn from and connect with other freelancers? Check out the website beingfreelance.com, and be part of the Being Freelance Community!You'll also find useful links for this episode. That's beingfreelance.comLike VIDEO? - Check out the Being Freelance vlog - YouTube.com/SteveFolland

Creating posters for queer club nights, meant the work of Fredde Lanka (AKA Fredrik Andersson) was plastered all over London and that brought him more projects.But it was when those nights shut in lockdown that things really picked up - he started connecting directly with his audience, creating portraits.Now he splits his time between illustration, ceramics, teaching and running an art project for young queer people. The mix stops him being bored and leaves him feeling good.Fredde can see that creating work that explores his queer values may well have meant some big brand, big money projects won't have come to him (beyond Pride month tokenism). But this work leaves him feeling fulfilled and that's worth a whole lot more.This episode is sponsored by Freelancer Magazine.Dedicated to helping you grow a freelance business you love.Freelancer Magazine can land on your doorstep wherever you are in the world.SUBSCRIBE TO FREELANCER MAGAZINE and see what all the fuss is about! This episode is sponsored by Ahrefs.Time to boost your search rankings with Ahrefs Webmaster Tools - and it's FREE! If the idea of getting Google to work for you sounds confusing, Ahrefs also offers helpful tutorials on Search Engine Optimization.Want to get your freelance site more search traffic?Visit ahrefs.com/webmaster-tools and get this free tool working for you today.  Don't forget - the Being Freelance course!Steve's rolled up everything he's learnt from over 6 years of conversations with more than 250 freelancers.There's no ‘one way' to be a successful freelancer, but this course will help you avoid the many mistakes that most of us make. Learn from our experiences.Find out more about the course. Looking to learn from and connect with other freelancers? Check out the website beingfreelance.com, and be part of the Being Freelance Community!You'll also find useful links for this episode. That's beingfreelance.comLike VIDEO? - Check out the Being Freelance vlog - YouTube.com/SteveFolland

Tianna was working as a midwife. Photography was a self-taught hobby.But having a family of her own meant she wanted flexibility that midwifery simply couldn't give her. So she helped bring her own business into the world instead.The communities she found online have given her confidence, knowledge and referrals.As a maternity & newborn photographer she's fully focussing on the ‘client experience'. Through learning, investing and taking bigger steps - now her business is growing up. This episode is sponsored by Freelancer Magazine.Dedicated to helping you grow a freelance business you love.Freelancer Magazine can land on your doorstep wherever you are in the world.SUBSCRIBE TO FREELANCER MAGAZINE and see what all the fuss is about! This episode is sponsored by Ahrefs.Time to boost your search rankings with Ahrefs Webmaster Tools - and it's FREE! If the idea of getting Google to work for you sounds confusing, Ahrefs also offers helpful tutorials on Search Engine Optimization.Want to get your freelance site more search traffic?Visit ahrefs.com/webmaster-tools and get this free tool working for you today.  Don't forget - the Being Freelance course!Steve's rolled up everything he's learnt from over 6 years of conversations with more than 250 freelancers.There's no ‘one way' to be a successful freelancer, but this course will help you avoid the many mistakes that most of us make. Learn from our experiences.Find out more about the course. Looking to learn from and connect with other freelancers? Check out the website beingfreelance.com, and be part of the Being Freelance Community!You'll also find useful links for this episode. That's beingfreelance.comLike VIDEO? - Check out the Being Freelance vlog - YouTube.com/SteveFolland

Subscribe & Download Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Google Play Follow us onSoundCloud Listen on Spotify Guest: Steve Folland Company / Business name: ​​​​Being Freelance Steve Folland is a video and audio producer from the UK - building his business to work around looking after his kids. He's also behind long running 'Being Freelance' - the podcast, vlog and community, where freelancers from around the world share experiences, support, laughs and cookies. More recently he's launched the Doing It For The Kids podcast for freelancing parents.Tools / Books / Resources mentionedTools: ​FreeAgent, Rev, MailChimp, Facebook, Ecamm Live, ZencastrShow NotesSteve shared his story of starting a side-hustle video & audio production while working at a radio station. Steve shared his definition of ‘being free while freelancing' is about having the freedom to choose what one can work on and being in control.Steve then started his ‘being freelance' podcast to learn from other freelancers, teach others about freelancing, and also not to feel isolated while working as a freelancer. Steve interviewed about 200 other freelancers since he started his podcast and feels connected to them.Steve explains the freelancer journey as one where success comes from being good at whatever you do first, then finding a way to productize their services to switch from being a freelancer to an entrepreneur. Long term success is to be able to find multiple revenue streams.Steve also gives tips about getting first paying customers and the first stop is to tell friends and family about your freelancing. And connecting with people in multiple social media forums (but pick one or two that are most applicable for you), and building an email list.Few of the lessons Steve learned over the years are: (1) Push yourself forward so people can notice you as opposed to waiting for them to find you (2) Stay close to your finances and keep your overhead low (3) be clear about what lifestyle you are after so you can manage the growth. Episode Transcript 00:02 Ramesh: Hello everyone. Welcome to the agile entrepreneur podcast. This is your host Ramesh Dontha. This podcast is about starting and building your own business with purpose, passion, perseverance, and possibilities. Today we have an exciting guest who has been at freelancing for quite some time. So, I'm very happy to introduce Steve Folland. Steve is a video on audio producer from the UK building his business to work around looking after his kids. He's also behind long running, being freelancer, the podcast we log and community where freelancers from around the world share experiences, support, laughs and cookies. Most recently he's launched the doing it for the kids podcast for freelancing parents. Hi Steve. Welcome. 01:00 Steve: Ramesh, thank you so much for having me.