They said ‘yes’! Landing a new client is easily one of the most exciting moments in a freelancer’s workflow. So good, in fact, that you may be tempted to channel all your enthusiasm into getting started right away. But hold […]
FREEDOM. Isn’t that one of the reasons you decided to go into business for yourself? Freedom to: Work with whom you want Work when you want Work the hours you want Work where you want Charge how much you want […]
Freelancing has become a very lucrative career path, as it offers more flexibility and freedom than permanent employment. However, while it can be gratifying, success is not always guaranteed—especially in very competitive fields. To succeed as a freelancer, you need […]
For this episode, we’re heading into the beautiful mountains of western North Carolina, where Chelsea Baldwin moved with her family after her early childhood years in Indiana. She was like any other kid at first, though her curiosity for writing […]
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No more onion-breathed, micro-power manager Bob; it’s time to invest in yourself and put your talents and energy to better use. Today is the day you quit your job and start your own own business. Doesn’t that feel good? If […]
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As a designer, your graphic design invoice can say a lot about you and your business. Not to mention, your graphic design invoice can impact when and how you get paid as a freelancer or creative. So today, we’ve compiled […]
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Whether you’ve been working for yourself for years or you’re just transitioning into freelancing, one of the biggest challenges solopreneurs tell me they face is dealing with fluctuations in work and income. One month you’re flush, the next you’re anxiously […]
Everyone needs a vacation – a time to recharge batteries and give their brain a well deserved rest. This holds true even more so for freelancers like Andy. In today’s episode, Andy shares his tried and tested tips to taking […]
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It’s time to turn the tables as we focus on Kerri (the narrator’s) story of being an artist who starts a freelance business. Held back by a health crisis in her early 20s and discouraged by the lack of financial […]
You’ve probably heard this already; freelancers are predicted to prevail the U.S. workforce by 2027. That’s a bold claim. But it’s also very realistic, considering the fact that more people are entering the freelancing industry by the day. The freelance […]
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I was a web developer for nearly 8 years as both a full-time employee as well as a freelancer and have written endless lines of codes for countless websites. At no point during that time did I really feel 100% […]
Welcome to Episode 3 of ArtistCEO, where Shannon has to learn to lead. Here’s where we are: As Shannon goes all in on her business, her artist life starts to take a hit, throwing her off balance. Experiencing both burnout […]
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As a freelancer, there’s nothing scarier than coming across that dreaded “please send your portfolio” line, right? Especially when you’re just starting out. What could you show your potential customers if all you’ve got is enthusiasm? It’s totally understandable to […]
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There has come a point in everyone’s life where we think, “should I quit my job?” We may all question quitting our jobs, but how do we know if it’s really the right thing to do? Let’s take a look […]
Ask any digital marketing agency and they’ll tell you email marketing is, and always will be, of utmost importance because it’s one of the main ways brands connect with their audience. Well, just like marketing in general, email marketing is […]
Sometimes there comes along a freelance project you can’t say no to. It’s stimulating, even frustrating to some extent – but at the end of the day is just the right mix. In this week’s episode, Andy gives us insights […]
An ArtistCEO is someone who is multi-passionate, trying to balance both business and artistic pursuits. In ArtistCEO podcast, we follow the journey of one woman trying to make business and art live in harmony. When host Kerri Lowe met our […]
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