my secrets to becoming a successful freelancer
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How can you become a successful freelancer in 30 days? Whether or not you're leaving a day job or optimizing a current freelance lifestyle, these were my top 5 life-hacks for getting life in order and the business flowing. Presented in Berlin for CareerFoundry's premier Freelancers HQ event, this was the kick off to a huge discussion on Freelance life style, and networking with 100 other active and soon-to-be freelance pros. At CareerFoundry we're huge supporters of the freelance lifestyle and ideal, so this was an excellent way for me to bring my 7 years of free-wheeling experience to others.TRANSCRIPT
FREELANCERSHQWorking for yourself doesn't mean working by yourself.
EMIL LAMPRECHTCMO and Creative Director @ CareerFoundry
WHO'S HERE?Freelancers - Starters - Jobbers
MY SECRETS....... To Becoming A Successful Freelancer (And How To Get Out Of Your Desk Job In 30 Days)
I CONTACTED EVERYONE I
HAVE EVER KNOWNLiterally. Everyone.
#1
I GOT TO WORK ON MY
PERSONAL BRANDEasy to find. Easy to remember. Good to know.
#2
I WROTE A PLAN OF ACTIONNever undervalue time taken to plan. Never.
#3
I DID MY RESEARCH - AND
STALKED COMPETITIONKeep your friends close, and make friends of your enemies.
#4
I GOT MYSELF A MENTOR
AND LANDED A CLIENTThe best advice I ever received: 'Don't burn any bridges.'
#5
TONIGHT IS YOUR NIGHTTo boost your personal brand...
QUESTIONS?
LIVE IT WITH ALL YOU'VE GOT
EMIL LAMPRECHT
CMO and Creative Director @ CareerFoundry