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How do you balance all the creative highs and lows that come with being a freelance creative? In this episode, Toronto based creative, Chris Hau, shares his thoughts on the current landscape of the content economy. He also dives into topics covering mental health, business, and mindset.

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Paul Weaver: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/paulwheatthins/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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What should you know about UGC (User Generated Content) and how you can utilize it to make more money as a creator? In this episode, we break down the current wave of user generated content and how we've managed to close multiple 5 figure deals with this type of content. Whether you are an iPhone creator, YouTuber, or freelance creative - UGC content can bring in more revenue for your business. During the conversation, we outline the tips on how to get started and key things to keep in mind.

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How do you balance building your freelance business and also post regularly on YouTube? Kofi Yeboah opens up about his journey of navigating two demanding careers, sharing the behind-the-scenes challenges and wins that shaped his path. This episode will be valuable for any creative freelancer who wants to grow their freelance business and carve out the time to build their presence online. We all have the same 24 hours in the day, but this episode will help give perspective on how you can maximize more of those hours.

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YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@KofiYeboah

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Paul Weaver: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/paulwheatthins/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Are you tired of lowball offers and clients who don’t value your creative work? In this episode, we break down the 5 ways to start landing bigger budget projects and how to charge what you think you're worth. Whether you're a photographer, videographer, creator, or graphic designer, we think you'll find this episode valuable.

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In this episode, Nicole Shapiro, a Toronto-based Cinematographer and Producer, shares her insights on pricing your work, navigating spec projects, and the lessons she's learned while evolving as a creative in the Toronto scene.

We dive into topics like valuing your craft, balancing passion with business, and finding your unique voice as a filmmaker. Hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did.

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nshaps

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nshaps

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Paul Weaver: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/paulwheatthins/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Let's talk about creating structure, routine, and mindset as the year comes to a close. As creative freelancers, December is usually a mixed bag of trying to rest but also be prepared for the new year. In this episode, Paul and Ed talk about how they balance their business with personal responsibilities in Q4.

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In this episode, Daniel shares his journey as a filmmaker and how he went from a freelancer to YouTuber with over 2 million subs. We dive into topics about creativity, investing into yourself, and how to succeed as a video creator. Hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did :)

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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@danielschiffer

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Paul Weaver: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/paulwheatthins/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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What's your budget? What's your rate? These questions can be hard to answer and will make any discovery call awkward real quick. In this episode, we share the 5 P's for dealing with pricing anxiety so you can feel more comfortable with talking about money.

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We've been gone for a few months...let us explain. The podcast will look a little different moving forward but we are excited for whats to come. In this episode, we give a life update and what to expect from us moving forward.

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Matthew Encina is a content creator, product designer, educator and creative director. In this episode, Matthew shares his expert advice on mentorship, productivity, and brand pitching. We dive deep into the topic of curiosity and why context is so important when it comes to growing as a creative. He previously worked with his mentor Chris Do at The Futur, an educational community for designers and creatives. After leaving Futur, Matthew has been building his own design studio (Mod Musings) and sharing his creative process online.

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Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/matthewencina

The Encore: https://www.modmusings.com/modmusings-encore-keyboard

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Paul Weaver: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/paulwheatthins/⁠⁠⁠⁠

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