Ask a Freelancer

Ask a Freelancer episodes:

• 05.02.2017

  016 - Be You

  Bigger clients aren’t always better clients, business resources, and buying back your soul. --- Ask a Freelancer is a new Cushion podcast where experienced freelancers answer questions about freelancing. This episode's questions include: - How do you get bigger clients that gave you more...

  
• 04.04.2017

  015 - Accept Help

  Progressing your career, splitting your time, and promoting yourself. --- Ask a Freelancer is a new Cushion podcast where experienced freelancers answer questions about freelancing. This episode's questions include: - I have a full schedule, I'm booked for a few months in advance with...

  
• 03.14.2017

  014 - Take The Plunge

  Promoting, rights & usage, and building up client work with a full-time job. --- Ask a Freelancer is a new Cushion podcast where experienced freelancers answer questions about freelancing. This episode's questions include: - Do art directors still expect illustrators to snail mail them...

  
• 02.21.2017

  013 - Strike the Ultimate Balance

  Balancing workloads, passion projects versus paying the bills, and maintaining social health. --- Ask a Freelancer is a new Cushion podcast where experienced freelancers answer questions about freelancing. This episode's questions include: - How do you strike the balance between too little work and...

  
• 01.31.2017

  012 - The First Year

  The ups and downs, entering new markets, and switching to retainers. --- Ask a Freelancer is a new Cushion podcast where experienced freelancers answer questions about freelancing. This episode's questions include: - What did your first year look like? How long did it take...

  
• 01.10.2017

  011 - Go Your Own Way

  Calming your nerves, freelancing 10 years in, and landing big clients. --- Ask a Freelancer is a new Cushion podcast where experienced freelancers answer questions about freelancing. This episode's questions include: - What do you do to calm your nerves about all the things...

  
• 12.13.2016

  010 - Downhill From Here

  Saying “no” to say “yes”, increasing your rates, and dealing with difficult clients—with special guest, Will Bryant! --- Ask a Freelancer is a new Cushion podcast where experienced freelancers answer questions about freelancing. This episode's questions include: - How do you say “no” and...

  
• 11.23.2016

  009 - Don’t Be Chicken

  Scaling your pricing with your workload, personal versus professional brand, and handling clients who change their mind—with special guest, Danielle Evans of Marmalade Bleue! --- Ask a Freelancer is a new Cushion podcast where experienced freelancers answer questions about freelancing. This episode's questions...

  
• 10.25.2016

  008 - Next Stop: Freelance

  Value-based pricing for small budgets, staying creatively relevant, and freelancing vs full-time.—with special guest, Dan Mall of Super Friendly! --- Ask a Freelancer is a new Cushion podcast where experienced freelancers answer questions about freelancing. This episode's questions include: - Have you always freelanced? -...

  
• 10.04.2016

  007 - Find Your Rhythm

  Project management workflow and growing your solo business—with special guest, Meg Lewis of Ghostly Ferns! --- Ask a Freelancer is a new Cushion podcast where experienced freelancers answer questions about freelancing. This episode's questions include: - What does your project management workflow look like? -...

  
• 09.20.2016

  006 - Why Rent Your Time When You Could Own It

  Determining your pricing, sacrificing to get the work you want, and clients who don't want a discovery phase—with surprise guest, Laura Bohill! --- Ask a Freelancer is a new Cushion podcast where an experienced freelancer answers questions about freelancing. This episode's questions include: -...

  
• 08.31.2016

  005 - If You Want to be Treated Like a Pro, Act Like One

  Pay vs exposure, less than professional clients, and diplomatically firing a client --- Ask a Freelancer is a new Cushion podcast where an experienced freelancer answers questions about freelancing. This episode's questions include: - Is it smart or stupid to do a job without...

  
• 08.03.2016

  004 - Show The Work You Want to Get

  Convincing your spouse on freelancing, creative fulfillment vs paying the bills, and client lists without well-known clients. --- Ask a Freelancer is a new Cushion podcast where an experienced freelancer answers questions about freelancing. This episode's questions include: - How do you get your...

  
• 07.13.2016

  003 - Freelancing is a Journey

  Freelancing instead of full-time, keeping a routine, and staying fulfilled over time. --- Ask a Freelancer is a new Cushion podcast where an experienced freelancer answers questions about freelancing. This episode's questions include: - Why would I freelance when I could have a full-time...

  
• 06.23.2016

  002 - Always Be Planting

  Overcoming the stress of freelancing and dealing with slow periods throughout the year. --- Ask a Freelancer is a new Cushion podcast where an experienced freelancer answers questions about freelancing. This episode's questions include: - What do you do when freelancing slows down? - Does...

  
• 05.31.2016

  001 - Transitioning to Freelance

  Acquiring your first client, getting new projects, and transitioning from full-time to freelance. --- Ask a Freelancer is a new Cushion audio series where an experienced freelancer answers questions about freelancing. This episode's questions include: - What's the key to getting your first client? -...