Ever feel like your clients are secretly running your business?
Like your inbox has become your boss and “quick edits” turn into all-nighters?

You’re not alone. In this episode of BEYOND Design, I share the raw truth of what happens when we let clients set the pace—and how to flip the script so you become the Creative Director of your own freelance life.

We’ll talk boundaries, client leadership, and the small shifts that helped me rebuild my studio (after nearly losing it to burnout and chaos).

🖤 Want to dive deeper or explore the tools I mentioned? Head to the show notes: https://kunshuis.com/2025/09/24/running-a-freelance-business/

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If this episode spoke to you, here are a few ways to keep the conversation going:

Website & Resources → kunshuis.com
Shop creative tools → The Kunshuis Collective
Show notes & blogs → kunshuis.com/blog

Free support for creatives:

• 21-Day Creative Reset Challenge
• Download: Asking Better Questions (Client Guide)
  
  

🖤 My favourite tools for life + business:

• The Playbook Planner
  — your creative sidekick for focus + flow
• The Playbook Desk
  — a Notion-powered space to run your freelance business with ease

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Thanks for being here, friend. You’re not alone in this journey—let’s design it together.