The Evolution from Freelancer to Studio Owner

Joey Korenman is the founder and head instructor for School of Motion, an online school for Motion Designers all over the world. Before finding his true calling as an educator, he was a working Motion Designer for over a decade, climbing the ranks from junior artist to freelancer to studio head and back to freelancer. Since founding School of Motion, he has dedicated his time to teaching aspiring and working Motion Designers how to be effective, high level, and in demand in their professional careers.

He is also the author of "The Freelance Manifesto: A Field Guide for the Modern Motion Designer." In this book, he shares insights, strategies, and advice for motion designers navigating the freelance world.

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Episode 47 Timestamps:

00:00:00 Introduction

00:04:11 How it all started for Joey

00:08:24 Breaking into the Industry

00:10:44 How Joey got HIRED

00:18:26 Quitting the Job and Going Freelance

00:32:15 Do you need LUCK to WIN?

00:37:11 Pain & Rainbow Projects

00:41:41 The Origin Story of School Of Motion

00:48:40 The Power of Stacking Skills

00:55:47 Life Changing Decisions

01:04:01 Flaws of the Education System

01:12:22 Is College Worth it?

01:22:42 How to Find your Path?

01:28:17 The Importance of Investing in Yourself

01:37:15 When is the Right Time to Get Business Coaching?

01:40:12 Why School of Motion has the HIGHEST Course Completion Rate

01:45:26 How School of Motion Became a HUGE Business

01:57:23 "Rolo", the Tinder for Artists & Clients

02:06:21 The Biggest Mistake Joey Made with School of Motion

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