Ira freelanced in the Philippines before moving to London, where he now runs freelance photography agency Ventana.
He chats to Steve about how he finds and keeps clients - by building relationships and being a great person to work with - and tells the story behind his rebrand to an agency.
Read MoreEvan had always intended to work freelance full-time, having taken gigs on the side of employment for years. When he and his wife relocated to Argentina, it was time for Evan to make the switch.
With 4 daughters under 10 and not much of a financial buffer, it was a risk. Has it paid off?
Read MoreFrom undercharging and overdelivering, to high-end projects that give her the time and space she needs, Hillary’s sculpting a business that helps her live her own version of success.
She chats to Steve about how she got there; including learning from past mistakes, seeking out mentors and coaches, and building a small, proactive team, all while developing boundaries, confidence and self-awareness.
Read MoreDavid runs his freelance design business from a spare desk in an architecture firm in Mexico. He’s originally from Ireland, but when he fell in love on an around the world trip, the flexibility of freelancing meant he could relocate to be with his girlfriend.
He chats to Steve about how he got to where he is now, including freelancing on the side of full-time jobs and working on the road while he saw the world.
Read MoreRobbie swapped agency life in London for the beaches of Thailand when he upped sticks and set out on his own. He enjoyed his work and wanted to follow a creative path, but he needed more control over his time.
Armed only with a lump of savings and some marketable skills that he’d picked up at university, Robbie took the leap and figured out as he went along.
Read MoreSian took a leap of faith when she went freelance 12 years ago, and things didn’t work out as she’d imagined. But, despite “learning a lot about getting it wrong,” Sian’s found a way to make freelancing work, and she’s ready to share everything she knows.
Read MoreDevon was hooked from the beginning. He worked full-time for several years while freelancing on the side, but eventually, the FOMO got too much.
When a friend’s mum told him “You can always make money, but you can’t always make memories,” Devon was convinced. He gave up his full-time job at Xero, moved to another country, and set out on his own. This is his story so far.
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