Episode 6: The Freelance Episode

In this episode, The Team discusses what it's like to be a freelance Graphic Designer with cohost Dan Lawson.

Show Notes:

High Level Overview

• How you got started freelancing
• What your typical day or week looks like
• Design time vs business development 
• Prospecting/getting new clients
• meeting/communicating with clients

Dive deeper into the nitty gritty/less-glamorous side

• Tracking your time
• Invoices
• financials/taxes/getting paid

Most Common Questions from Students:

• How much do I charge?
• Do I need a contract? 
• How to invoice? 
• How to find clients?
• Can I use this in my portfolio?...Should I?
• Can I freelance full-time directly out of school?

Dan, any last pieces of advice for young designers hoping to make it on their own as a freelance designer?

Host, Producer, & Editor - Mark Cela
Host, Director, & Script Writer - Kristen Pericleous
Host, Social Media Manager, Social Media Content Creator, & Editor - Dan Lawson