Since Dave has started making funny, creative videos for LinkedIn, not only has his freelance design business taken off. But it's the work that he'd like to be doing that is coming his way. AND he's satisfying that creative itch, the urge to make something for the joy of doing it.
Hear how Dave stands out by daring to be different than what's around him. It's a fun chat - enjoy!
Read MoreAngela shares how her design business has evolved over 12 years - from being a home-based freelancer focused on client work and family life, to embracing visibility through communities, events and content creation.
Her story goes to show how freelancing success can come through different approaches. But without a doubt through being visible, Ange is having a second wind and is now helping others to succeed around her.
Read MoreWe're off to San Francisco to meet Desire Lacap, a freelance filmmaker who turned social media tips into brand partnerships.
She discusses balancing passion projects with paid work, avoiding burnout, whilst definitely not avoiding making industry connections. Desire's freelancing philosophy? "Passion over profit." Follow the first, the second will come 10 fold.
Read MoreEttie struggled with undiagnosed ADHD in traditional education and employment. Starting her freelance business changed everything.
The 'traditional' world of work left behind, Ettie's moulding the freedom of freelancing to suit her needs, to play to her neurodivergent strengths. She's made a change to her world, looking to make a difference for others through her purpose-driven work.
Read MoreBrennan isn’t just embracing his love of design, but his nerdy love of business.
He’s always looking to learn and implement new ideas while freelancing. How many freelancers have ‘annual reports’? Or ‘Straturdays’ where they take time at the weekend to relfect? How many offer a freelance design subscription model? Lots to discuss in this episode!
Read MoreHannah’s story is one of confidence, stubbornness and eagerness to succeed.
And being stubborn is a compliment.
So much of it is to do with thinking of an idea and running with it. Of acting like a business. And being happy to start local.
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