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Let’s talk about the money issue.
Money can be a major motivational tool that pushes you to continuously work hard, but it can also deter you from pursuing your dreams.
One of the biggest myths and misconceptions about freelancing and pursuing a career in the gig economy is that freelancers aren’t actually doing a real job; they only perform low-end work. Therefore, freelancers will never make a real, satisfying living.
On this episode of Gig Mindset, Brad Martin busts these money-related myths. Brad is an architect-turned-XR-developer. He transformed his passions and areas of expertise into both a freelancing opportunity and a company that hires freelancers. His experiences give him a unique perspective as both the worker and the client.
Highlighting his experiences, Brad discusses the reality and risks involved in diving headfirst into the gig economy, and why it’s totally worth it. He explains how to mitigate those risks, market yourself, and find a way to make freelancing work for you—no matter where you are in the world.
Get ready to listen to Brad’s story of pursuing his passion and finding success.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- How being an architect gave Brad an advantage in the extended reality industry.
- Definitions of virtual, augmented, and mixed realities.
- How Brad founded Another Reality Studio.
- Why Brad decided to hire freelancers rather than full-time employees.
- Why the focus on freelancing needs to shift away from money.
- Why freelancing is not a transition position.
Questions I Ask:
- How did you get started in the extended reality business? (2:10)
- Tell us about your journey into freelancing. How is it different from a traditional job? (3:59)
- What’s it like being a freelancer who hires other freelancers? (9:01)
- What are your thoughts on freelancers from the U.S. and international freelancers? (13:17)
- What’s your advice to someone looking into the gig economy for the first time? (17:24)
Connect with Brad Martin:
- Upwork Profile
- Another Reality Studio
Resources:
- Microsoft 365 Freelance Toolkit
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By MicrosoftLet’s talk about the money issue.
Money can be a major motivational tool that pushes you to continuously work hard, but it can also deter you from pursuing your dreams.
One of the biggest myths and misconceptions about freelancing and pursuing a career in the gig economy is that freelancers aren’t actually doing a real job; they only perform low-end work. Therefore, freelancers will never make a real, satisfying living.
On this episode of Gig Mindset, Brad Martin busts these money-related myths. Brad is an architect-turned-XR-developer. He transformed his passions and areas of expertise into both a freelancing opportunity and a company that hires freelancers. His experiences give him a unique perspective as both the worker and the client.
Highlighting his experiences, Brad discusses the reality and risks involved in diving headfirst into the gig economy, and why it’s totally worth it. He explains how to mitigate those risks, market yourself, and find a way to make freelancing work for you—no matter where you are in the world.
Get ready to listen to Brad’s story of pursuing his passion and finding success.
In This Episode, You Will Learn:
- How being an architect gave Brad an advantage in the extended reality industry.
- Definitions of virtual, augmented, and mixed realities.
- How Brad founded Another Reality Studio.
- Why Brad decided to hire freelancers rather than full-time employees.
- Why the focus on freelancing needs to shift away from money.
- Why freelancing is not a transition position.
Questions I Ask:
- How did you get started in the extended reality business? (2:10)
- Tell us about your journey into freelancing. How is it different from a traditional job? (3:59)
- What’s it like being a freelancer who hires other freelancers? (9:01)
- What are your thoughts on freelancers from the U.S. and international freelancers? (13:17)
- What’s your advice to someone looking into the gig economy for the first time? (17:24)
Connect with Brad Martin:
- Upwork Profile
- Another Reality Studio
Resources:
- Microsoft 365 Freelance Toolkit