
105. How To Protect Your Work During A Creative Review
As a follow-on to a recent episode, I go in-depth into why and how it’s important for both our clients and us to ensure our
As a follow-on to a recent episode, I go in-depth into why and how it’s important for both our clients and us to ensure our
Something that’s often disregarded is the value of creativity to business. There’s the mindset that, “You’re doing what you love to do. It’s creative, it’s fun. You shouldn’t expect to be paid much for it because your payment is in the enjoyment of what you do.” The thing is, though, that we need to look at what we do as having value beyond just the enjoyment.
To manage your time focus on work-life integration, not balance.
Communication is the responsibility of the freelancer and the client.
Some warning signs freelancers tend to overlook because they want the project.
Detours prepare and train you for your greater work. Many freelance creatives deal with having to do things to pay the bills while we’re developing
A business plan is a contract you make with yourself. You may not need a business plan to start your freelance business, but once you
Take the same level of care in nurturing your vendor relationships as you take with your client relationships. No freelancer ever does a project entirely
How to navigate the Problem Client Ever have a client relationship turn sideways or go south? If you’ve been freelancing awhile you’ve likely experienced when
Are you using a creative brief in your project development process? The creative brief helps your clients trust you better for a variety of reasons. In this episode I share what a brief is and how your client relationships and freelance business can benefit by using them.
The hidden costs for freelancers if the ABC test isn’t removed from the PRO Act. The PRO Act, which is now included in the massive
How to budget on a feast-or-famine income Money is a necessary tool in business and life, and freelancers can embrace the budgeting process creatively. Budgeting
Q&A Session on various topics for freelancers Neither speculative nor pro bono work generate income for you. With each, you’re working for free. In this episode
What you need to know to succeed as a creativepreneur Talent, passion and a portfolio will get you through school, but you can’t build a
Balancing business and friendship. Friends and family should not be in your “ideal client” description. Why? Because all sorts of unexpected things happen that can
As a freelance creative, you get to design your own success. Your whole life relies on your ability to achieve your professional objectives, so success isn’t optional. Setting significant goals is one of the most powerful things you can do to accelerate your business. Here are essential insights and a strategic approach to goal-setting that can help you ensure success and longevity.
Mechanics of getting your creative business on the road. Do you want to build a business out of your creative work? Stop thinking like an
Listening belongs at the start and and all the way through a creative project. Step up your listening skills. You can win better clients and
Steps for effective business and whole life planning from a seasoned freelance pro. It’s annual planning season! Where have you come from? Where are you
And how to keep them for as long as possible One inconvenient truth about freelancing is the fact that, no matter how well you get
Pro tips for organizing and tracking your workflow. How do you manage your creative projects from beginning to end? How do you keep track multiple,
Why you need a vision and how to discover it. Every freelance creative needs a vision — a reason to look beyond their current circumstances.
Doing Good Work and Working for Good What’s the end result of our creative efforts? What responsibility do we as creative professionals have toward the
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