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“I’ve reached my goal, what’s next?” - Web Developer Jason Resnick

From learning HTML from a friend when he should have been in economics class, to building his own successful web development business, Jason Resnick’s been on a big journey over the past two decades.

Having reached his life goal of being around to see his kid’s first steps and hear their first words, Jason began looking for what was next.

We chat about how he developed the business sense to compliment his development skill set, and how he’s using his own experiences to help other freelancers achieve their goals.

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Business before art - Photographer Vicki Knights

You won’t hear Vicki say “Hi, I’m a freelance photographer”.
Instead it’s “I run a photography business”.

From the outset Vicki’s always put business before art.

When burn out threatened she hired other photographers to work with her. She’s diversified into teaching both online and in person. She organises workshops and retreats.

Right. Hit play and let’s get down to business.

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25% Marketing - Copywriter Kate Toon

25% of her time spent self-marketing. That’s how Kate built her reputation. That and consistently nailing SEO to become the number one ranked copywriter in Australia.

Kate also chats about building a team, moving to a more 'passive' business, the work-life balance myth, podcasting, community building, starting a conference... A lot to get through, so start listening.

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Ridiculously Useful - Email Strategist Val Geisler

What happens when we keep an open mind to the path we might take?
When we listen to the needs of others? When we experiment - see what works?
When we hire others? When we put our own lifestyle first?
When we try and be ridiculously useful?

For Val Geisler the answers took her on a path from store managing to expert in a niche (with a diversion via motherhood on the way).
Testing the need. Building community. Taking care of herself.
Listening for the whisper of the other paths.

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