As independents, freelancers and remote workers, we often hear that the only things we need to start freelancing are a laptop, an Internet connection and a cup of great coffee.

But that isn't entirely true. Although you don't want to wait until you purchase every piece of equipment, software and book out there before starting, you want to check a few key items off your 'Need' list before you book your first client. In this episode, Allison and Trevor talk about how to strike a balance between preparedness and chasing an ideal that can never be reached when it comes to identifying what we absolutely need on day one.