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Grace Walker - How to avoid drowning in your first year freelancing
Sep 7, 2023
Experienced freelancer Grace Walker shares lessons learned in the first year of freelancing, including strategies for pricing, balancing project work, and her tool stack. She discusses starting freelancing, landing first clients, and the significance of showcasing work and testimonials. The podcast also covers freelancing tools, efficient communication, improving efficiency in Webflow with CSS frameworks, showcasing client work in a portfolio, scaling and team assembly.
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Quick takeaways
- Building personal connections and referrals is crucial for finding clients and building a network.
- Showcasing the right projects in your portfolio, focusing on ones you led, and gathering client testimonials are essential for building social proof and gaining client trust.
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Transitioning to Freelancing
Grace Walker shares her journey of transitioning from working at a studio to becoming a freelancer. She discusses her motivation to seek more freedom, develop her own style, and pursue higher compensation for her valuable skill set. She highlights the importance of personal connections and referrals in finding her first clients and building her network.
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