#309: 12 Things You Can't Ignore If You Want to Thrive as a Freelancer
May 21, 2024
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Tough love for freelancers in survival mode. Emotions vs business decisions, 12 crucial roles, and responsibilities for success. Transform struggles into triumphs. Say no to feast-or-famine cycles. Treat business growth like physical fitness. Personalized coaching for accountability.
Recognizing and managing various roles in freelancing is crucial for success.
Mindset shift towards tackling challenges vital for freelancer success.
Deep dives
Identifying the Roles and Responsibilities in a Freelance Business
As a freelancer, various roles and responsibilities emerge as soon as money is exchanged for services. These roles range from fulfilling client expectations, managing client relationships, and engaging in sales and marketing to handling operations, finances, creative direction, project management, IT, legal matters, management, and serving as the CEO. Recognizing and effectively managing these roles is crucial for a freelance business to thrive, as neglecting any of these areas can hinder success.
The Importance of Consistent Effort and Mindset Shifts in Freelancing
Building a successful freelance business involves consistent effort and a mindset shift towards tackling challenging tasks. Drawing parallels to going to the gym, the speaker emphasizes the power of setting aside emotions and dedicating specific time daily to address business challenges, even if uncomfortable. Viewing these challenges as opportunities for growth, freelancers are encouraged to embrace the learning curve, accept initial failures, and commit to incremental progress, mirroring the discipline required in fitness routines.
Transitioning from 'Can I' to 'How Can I' Mindset for Freelancer Success
Transitioning from a mindset of self-doubt to proactive problem-solving is vital for freelancer success. Rather than questioning 'Can I make this work?' shifting the mentality to 'How will I make this work?' fosters determination and goal-oriented actions. By embracing discomfort, facing fears, and maintaining a consistent approach towards improving skills and addressing business challenges, freelancers can increase their chances of success and drive their freelance businesses towards thriving outcomes.
Ready for some tough love? This week's episode of the Six Figure Creative Podcast is a wake-up call for freelancers stuck in "survival mode".
Here's the big question... are you letting your emotions run your business? If the answer is yes, it’s time to change that.
In this episode, I break down:
The 12 things you can't ignore to build a thriving freelance business.
The brutal truth about why most freelancers fail.
A powerful mindset shift to turn your business struggles into triumphs.
Stop letting feast-or-famine cycles dictate your life. It's time to build a sustainable, fulfilling freelance business that doesn't crumble at the first sign of trouble.