Posts tagged personal brand
“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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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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Side Projects, the GIF that keeps on giving - Animation Director James Curran

When you love what you do, it’s no chore to put in extra hours on the side to create something special of your own. Your own creative project.

It can help you experiment and evolve… and it can help you get noticed.

The very animated James Curran, better known as Slim Jim Studios, takes us through his freelance journey and the huge role his many substantial side projects have played in getting him noticed and getting him work.

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Fostering Trust- Marketer Gareth K Thomas

First and foremost Gareth is a foster carer to three children.

Whilst he’s busy mentoring them, a business coach is helping him find his way. Creating a freelance business that can flex to fit around the demands of the home first.

He also proves that putting your face and story to your business (even reluctantly) can have a great effect. People know you. Understand you. Warm to you. Trust you. (Work with you).

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