Posts tagged building a personal brand
Add value first - Content Marketer Ross Simmonds

From part-time, on-the-side freelancer to founding an agency that employs over a dozen people, Ross has spent the last eight years building his reputation and his business.

“If you can come in with value,” says Ross, “you’re less intimidating. Add value before you ask for it.”

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The power of choice - Cultural Consultant Marge Ainsley

After Marge took some time out to reflect on ten years being freelance, she discovered the power of choice. The choice to work with clients who have the same values. To take a month off every summer. To start a second business that fills a creative hole.

She chats to Steve about how she made those changes and what else she’s learned along the way, including how to adapt to the market, find a better work-life blend and keep the work coming in.

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What do I want my days to look like? - UI/UX Design Consultant Rafal Tomal

Rafal moved from Poland to the United States at 18 and landed a job as a developer. He progressed within the company all while freelancing on the side, until, eventually, he left to focus on his business and his personal brand full time.

He chats to Steve about finding clients, growing his email list, selling digital products and courses, figuring out what to say no to and focusing on what he loves to do.

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