Freelance By Design

Some very common, recurring, client-related problems can be entirely avoided if the freelancer simply uses common-sense business practices. One of those practices is to use contracts. But Even when you use written agreements, they may not be detailed enough to protect your time, process, intellectual property rights, or livelihood.

I share six common contract mistakes and easy solutions.

Some very common, recurring, client-related problems can be entirely avoided if the freelancer simply uses common-sense business practices.  One of those practices is to use contracts. But Even when you use written agreements, they may not be detailed enough to protect your time, process, intellectual property rights, or livelihood.

I share six common contract mistakes and easy solutions.

When working with clients, listen carefully and ask the right questions. A well-framed question will elevate you. Asking a question you should already know the answer to will reduce you and even create distrust. My second topic focuses on crafting your portfolio as a marketing tool.

When working with clients, listen carefully and ask the right questions.  A well-framed question will elevate you. Asking a question you should already know the answer to will reduce you and even create distrust.

My second topic focuses on crafting your portfolio as a marketing tool.
 

Maintaining your creative passion and creating profit in your freelance business happens by combining practice (what you do) and principle (why you do it). In this episode I share 3 of my daily practices and 3 principles I live and work by, and how you can develop your own values and practices.

Maintaining your creative passion and creating profit in your freelance business happens by combining practice (what you do) and principle (why you do it). In this episode I share 3 of my daily practices and 3 principles I live and work by, and how you can develop your own values and practices.

When should you pursue being creative in your own right versus being an order taker and just doing what the client asks for?

When do you take orders and when do you assume the role of a creative consultant alongside your client?

If your clients only want you execute their ideas or create a thing, and they don't want you to do more for them, you're relegated to the role of an order taker.

That means you can't fulfill any creative vision for the client.

If you want to level up how you serve your clients…

If you want to attract and serve BETTER clients…

If you you want to create meaningful work…

You can't just take orders.

We're talking about how you go from being a service provider — a technician — to being a valued consultant and advisor.

When should you pursue being creative in your own right versus being an order taker and just doing what the client asks for?

When do you take orders and when do you assume the role of a creative consultant alongside your client?

If your clients only want you execute their ideas or create a thing, and they don’t want you to do more for them, you're relegated to the role of an order taker.

That means you can't fulfill any creative vision for the client.

If you want to level up how you serve your clients…

If you want to attract and serve BETTER clients…

If you you want to create meaningful work…

You can't just take orders.

We're talking about how you go from being a service provider — a technician — to being a valued consultant and advisor.