Webflail Ep 56 | Why Freelancing Loses Its Shine: Finding Financial Stability In The 9-5 | With Josh Jacobs
Sep 26, 2023
In this episode, Josh Jacobs, Senior Designer at Jasper AI and die-hard Webflower fan boy, discusses his failures in freelancing and the importance of showcasing one's personality through their portfolio. They also touch on prioritizing personal needs, setting boundaries for mental health, pivoting away from product design, building a reputation, challenges of monetizing hobbies, and misconceptions of freelancing.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Putting Your Whole Self in Your Portfolio
02:38 • 20min
Prioritizing Personal Needs and Wants for Financial Stability
22:17 • 3min
Setting Boundaries and Prioritizing Mental Health
25:17 • 4min
Pivoting Away from Product Design
29:18 • 9min
Building a Reputation and Finding Clients
38:43 • 10min
The Challenges of Monetizing Hobbies and Maintaining Enjoyment
48:49 • 2min
Struggles of Prioritizing and Misconceptions of Freelancing
50:24 • 3min