The Value of Freelance Communities

Where to Find Freelance Clients

At some point, nearly every new freelancer will ask where they can find clients. In this episode, I share the three methods I use for finding clients and advice on how to use each method. This is a can't-miss episode if you're just getting started!  Want to connect after the show? You can send over an email to thefreelancerguide@gmail.com or find me on: LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasminecfleming/] Twitter [https://twitter.com/JasmineFDigital] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/jasminefdigital/] Clubhouse (@jasminefdigital) www.jasminefleming.com [https://www.jasminefleming.com/]

The Value of Freelance Communities

Are you part of any freelance communities? If not, you should be! I'm defining freelance communities as "anywhere where freelancers are gathered and where they are learning together and supporting one another."  In this episode, I talk about how these communities can positively impact your happiness, confidence, and growth as a freelancer.  Want to connect after the show? You can send over an email to thefreelancerguide@gmail.com or find me on: LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasminecfleming/] Twitter [https://twitter.com/JasmineFDigital] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/jasminefdigital/] Clubhouse (@jasminefdigital) www.jasminefleming.com [https://www.jasminefleming.com/]

6 Steps to Take (for FREE) to Start Your Freelance Business

There's tons of advice out there about how to start freelancing. Some of it can take months to implement and slow you down from taking on work. In this episode, I share the 6 steps I took to get my freelance business off the ground quickly and for free.  Here are some links to resources I mention in the episode:  1. My clippings.me portfolio [https://www.clippings.me/jasminefleming] for reference 2. Wave Apps [https://www.waveapps.com/invoicing] for invoicing and accepting payments 3. Contract template from Freelancers Union [https://www.freelancersunion.org/resources/contract-creator/] and one from Ryan Robinson [https://www.scribd.com/document/461407149/YOUR-NAME-CLIENT-NAME-Contractor-Agreement-Ryan-Robinson-s-Freelance-Contract-Template-Ryrob-com]that I based my contract on 4. HelloSign [https://www.hellosign.com/] for sending contracts to clients to sign digitally 5. Some banking options for setting up a freelance bank account from The Fulfilled Freelancer [https://www.thefulfilledfreelancer.com/blog/free-business-checking-accounts-alternatives-to-azlo-that-arent-big-banks?fbclid=IwAR35lSbIH_f6w2QqaK1Iqpu7B1ZXM0SD1nCzuzaIyo-OvH_FmlJCpkvnxbU] 6. A Link to the Copy Chatter Podcast [https://www.copychatter.com/home-page] by Ashley Gainer (highly recommend!) 7. Jackie Willis [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacqgwillis/], graphic designer, if you're looking for a logo, business card, or other designs Want to connect after the show? You can send over an email to thefreelancerguide@gmail.com or find me on: LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasminecfleming/] Twitter [https://twitter.com/JasmineFDigital] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/jasminefdigital/] Clubhouse (@jasminefdigital) www.jasminefleming.com [https://www.jasminefleming.com/]

The Freelancer's Day 1 Guide Trailer

Welcome to the show! In this show trailer, I walk you through what you can expect from the Freelancer's Day 1 Guide podcast, including a preview of some upcoming episodes.  Want me to cover a topic in a future episode, or have some feedback on the show? Email me at thefreelancerguide@gmail.com. Want to connect after the show? You can send over an email to thefreelancerguide@gmail.com or find me on: LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasminecfleming/] Twitter [https://twitter.com/JasmineFDigital] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/jasminefdigital/] Clubhouse (@jasminefdigital) www.jasminefleming.com [//www.jasminefleming.com]