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Bonus episode: Marketing and personal branding for freelancers, with John Espirian

In this bonus episode, Steve chats to John Espirian about all things marketing, LinkedIn and personal branding for freelancers.

John joined Steve live in the Being Freelance community to answer your questions on how to build a personal brand around your name, make the most of the content you’re creating, and build quality connections on LinkedIn.

Big thanks to John, who was very generous with his knowledge, as always!

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Survival skills - Copywriter and Author Sarah Townsend

Sarah’s freelance life began back in 1999 after the arrival of her first child. Unsure how to be a mum or run a business, Sarah struggled and says it took her far too long to get to where she is now, mostly because she didn’t have the business skills she needed.

She chats to Steve about learning to find balance and put boundaries in place. Plus, she shares the story behind the book she’s written to help other freelancers survive without burning out.

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Nothing is a mistake - Email Conversion Strategist Eman Ismail

Managing a communications department for a small charity, Eman learnt a lot but the commute was a killer. Out of the house from 8am - 8pm, she was exhausted and missing her young son.

These days, freelancing, life for Eman looks very different. “I’m being the parent that I wanted to be,” she says. Listen to her talk about how she made it happen.

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Profit first - Ghostwriter and Book Coach Helen Pollock

Helen says she always dreamed of living a portfolio lifestyle. She enjoys the variety.

These days, she’s found a niche coaching entrepreneurs to write authority-building books.

She chats to Steve about finding success with LinkedIn marketing and reflects on her experience of making the “classic freelancer mistake” of undercharging.

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