As a freelancer, you are your own brand and you have to know how to sell it like a pro. Luckily, personal branding doesn’t have to be a complete mystery. At least, not anymore.  

We speak to the wonderful Danielle Thompson, entrepreneur and founder of Design Match, about how to create a brand that not only feels authentic to you but connects with your client base. You can expect to learn: 

Soapboxes at the ready! If you’ve ever thought about starting a podcast, this is your sign to do it. We talk to MIC Media founder and all-around expert, Vic Turnbull, about the power of podcasting for your freelance business. You can expect to learn: 

·      The 5 reasons you should start a podcast 

·      How to pinpoint the value of your content 

·      The 3 core ways to monetise your podcast

Whether your side hustle has taken off or you simply feel ready to go it alone, quitting your job can be intimidating. No matter where you are in your career, this can be a tough one. Luckily, you're not alone here.

In this episode, we talk to inspiring CEO and recruiter, Tom Wood, about how to navigate this conundrum. Here's what you will learn:

It's the classic conundrum. As a freelancer, should you be a Jack of all trades or a master of one. If you work for yourself, chances are you've asked yourself this question more than a few times. And so have we.

Join us to chit-chat about whether it's better to stick generalise or specialise if you want to get more work. We will cover:

We chat to inspirational, multi-passionate entrepreneur Dawn Baxter from Beyond the Dawn Digital.

Dawn is an entrepreneur who has hustled her way through life and now has an incredibly successful business with a brilliant team behind her.

She truly is a "Dawn of all trades" and talks about how she grew multiple different side hustles, jumping from one lilypad to another. We delve into how ADHD has helped her stay hyper-focussed on business but also how intense procrastination has hindered her. Here's what you can expect to learn:

Your computer might be switched on... but your brain is not. As a freelancer, you don't have a boss breathing down your neck and telling you what to do. That's great most of the time— except when you lack the motivation to start working. So, how can you become more productive without pulling your hair out? Join us as we vent our frustrations and offer some tried (by us!) tips. 

Have you ever been through the “freelancer inquisition?” Yeah, us too! In today’s episode, we will be tackling the common dilemma of how to convince your friends, family, and anyone else you happen to meet that you actually have a real job. Join us to rant and laugh about the questions we get asked on a daily basis.

All work and no play is certain to make you stressed-out bunny. Sure, when you work for yourself, you get to dictate your schedule... but that doesn't mean that it's easy to create a work-life balance. Let's talk about how you can get it right.

Does your tummy hurt? Have you got the sniffles? Getting ill when you work for yourself is a minefield. There's no HR person to call, no boss to email. Instead, you have to figure out how to have time off and recover all by yourself. Grab the Kleenex and let's talk about it.

You’ve stepped off the traditional career ladder and into the abyss. Yes, when you work for yourself, there’s no clear path to success. So, how can you create your master plan? In this week’s episode, we talk about the goals you should be setting and how to do it.

Oh, and here are some of the training courses we mention: