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Bake it till you make it! - Illustrator Tom Hovey
Tom's the guy behind the illustrations on the Great British Bake Off. He chats to Steve about how he got started and found his way, even without much of a plan; and how his freelance life has evolved since Bake Off began back in 2010. Today Tom runs… -
Focus on where you’re going - Graphic Designer Innocent K Boateng
Innocent found his way into graphic design early, as a high school boy working in a printing press and watching and learning from his colleague. Today, he’s running a freelance business alongside his university studies and trying to get the word out… -
The Yorkshire Tea break that didn't end - PR Consultant Sharon Davis
After six years working as a freelance PR and marketing consultant in London, Sharon took a risk and moved to a small town in the middle of the English countryside to take a waitressing job for the summer. Was she committing career suicide or was th… -
Hourly billing is nuts! - Business Coach Jonathan Stark
For software developer turned business coach Jonathan Stark, value-based pricing has been the key to success. Rather than billing hourly based on an estimation of the scope, Jonathan found a way to give fixed prices to big, complicated projects. He … -
Learning to say no - Branding Expert Bhavini Lakhani
Bhavini reluctantly swapped a steady paycheck for freelance life after being offered voluntary redundancy when she was a new mum. She chats to Steve about finding clients, building a website and social media presence, protecting her family time and … -
Bonus episode: Live Q&A with John Espirian (LinkedIn, content marketing and personal branding)
In this bonus episode, Steve chats to John Espirian about all things marketing, LinkedIn and personal branding for freelancers. John joined Steve live in the Being Freelance community to answer your questions on how to build a personal brand around … -
Survival skills - Copywriter and Author Sarah Townsend
Sarah’s freelance life began back in 1999 after the arrival of her first child. Unsure how to be a mum or run a business, Sarah struggled and says it took her far too long to get to where she is now, mostly because she didn’t have the business skills… -
Add value first - Content Marketer Ross Simmonds
From part-time, on-the-side freelancer to founding an agency that employs over a dozen people, Ross has spent the last eight years building his reputation and his business. “If you can come in with value,” says Ross, “you’re less intimidating. Add v… -
The power of choice - Cultural Consultant Marge Ainsley
After Marge took some time out to reflect on ten years being freelance, she discovered the power of choice. The choice to work with clients who have the same values. To take a month off every summer. To start a second business that fills a creative h… -
An appetite for adventure - Photographer and Videographer Steve Zavitz
When Steve started out, he had dreams of building a name for himself as an action sports photographer. But with little money to be made in his sport of choice, he soon turned to the food industry and began shooting for restaurants instead. These day…
Being Freelance
By Being Freelance - The freelancing podcast with Steve Folland and a stack of inspiring freelancer stories
Freelancing? Being boss of your own life and business can be tough and isolating. But it can also be totally rewarding. Pick up tips, advice and thoughts on how to make it as a freelancer by hearing other freelancers share their experience. You're not alone being freelance. Hosted by Steve Folland.
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