Project 365: That Creative One

There are just some days that I can't focus on freelancing. I'm focused on everything else under the sun from my cell phone to Netflix playing in the background. When you don't have someone telling you what to do at every point it is easy to lose track of time and lose your focus. Today we talk about a few ways to stay focused when you are working alone.

As I've said before, being a freelancer is not all butterflies and roses. As a business owner there are quite a few challenges that you don't normally have to face when working for a bigger company. Today we are going to go over the reality of being a freelancer, and what you can expect when coming into this field.

There are so many different social media outlets, it can start to get overwhelming. What you may not know is that many businesses utilize social media calendars. These calender’s help structure a businesses time and gives them reminders. Today we discuss how I structure my social media and how you can as well.

There is a lot more than just gear that you need to be a freelancer. You need the mental understanding of what you’re getting yourself into, and an understanding of what you need to do to succeed as a freelancer. Today we talk about 5 attributes that you need to succeed as a freelancer.

Sometimes you've just gotta turn down a gig that comes your way! Not every job that you get thrown your way will be one that is a good fit for you. Let's talk about the requirements needed for me to accept a job, and how you can make sure that a gig is a good fit for you.

Branding! It is what separates a popular business from one that falls to the wayside. Today we are going to discuss 5 ways to brand yourself in order to get more clients.

Freelancing is trial and error, a lot of the time it is significantly more error than we bargain for. Today we discuss six of the biggest lessons that I’ve learned during my time as a freelancer.

One thing that you have to get used to with as a business owner is setting your own schedule. You do not have someone telling you what to do, where to eat, when to leave and how to do your job. It can be intimidating to new freelancers. With that in mind, let’s talk about 9 rules that I live by that will make your creative life easier.

Being a freelancer gives new meaning to the term denial. You’re going to get turned down many, many times. Possibly for things that you can never even hope to control, but that is okay. Today we dive into the challenges of being a freelancer and what you need to know.

There are many different ways that you can learn something. From going to school, too internships, too simply consuming content on youtube. That last option is where we are going to jump into today! So much can be learned if you simply actively consume your content Vs. passively consuming it. Let's take a moment to go over the difference today.